Cosmetics, hair and beauty Books

Book Synopsis''Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.'' Davina McCallTrinny has one goal to give everyone the tools they need to feel their best.FEARLESS is a collection of everything Trinny has learnt throughout her life and career, and it will empower you to feel confident at every stage of your life.This manual can be used as inspiration to challenge yourself; whether you need help with putting together an outfit that will make you feel great, knowing how to care for your skin, finding the colours that suit you and choosing makeup that enhances your natural beauty, FEARLESS includes all the tools you need to understand what suits you and will bring you joy.Trinny also covers all the elements that will make you feel more confident on the inside, including different methods to navigate life's challenges and help build faith in yourself and your choices.It is time to fear less and be more.Trinny Woodall''s book ''Fearless'' was a No.2 Sunday Times beTrade Review'Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.' – Davina McCall ‘A practical, holistic and inspiring manual.’ – Platinum Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe Skincare Queen' ITV's This MorningThe Ultimate No-Nonsense GuideCaroline Hirons knows skin. An established industry expert and aesthetician, she knows what works, what doesn't, what you need and what you absolutely do not.Whether you are a skincare pro or overwhelmed by information, Skincare: The New Edit covers where to start, how to build a routine, ingredients to look for and things to avoid, whatever your age, skin concerns or budget.Fully revised and updated, this book is packed with all the latest skincare recommendations, brandsand techniques and no nonsense. Including:Brand new photographyAll new product recommendationsIndustry updatesFully restructured for maximum usabilityNew sections on black skin, SPF, maskne, perimenopause and menopauseTrade Review‘Skincare expert.’Vogue ‘Skincare Queen’ ITV This Morning ‘Hirons breaks down the world of skincare like no one else’ Red Magazine ‘The Hirons phenomenon’ Red Online ‘Caroline Hirons, aka the skincare oracle.’ Marie Claire Online ‘The most powerful woman in beauty’ YOU Magazine ‘Caroline Hirons, a skincare expert whose no-nonsense product reviews have attracted a sizeable following on social media’ Guardian ‘She pulls no punches about what's worth your money, and what's not,’ Bustle ‘an essential for every beauty-lover’ Fit & Well Magazine ‘Perhaps the most influential skin-care blogger in the Western hemisphere’ Yahoo ‘When I'm contemplating a new skincare product, there is one thing I always do. First, I type the name of the product into Google. Then I type “Caroline Hirons” beside it’. Image Ireland ‘Beauty blogger extraordinaire Caroline Hirons.’ Heart ‘The skincare guru knows what she’s talking about. That she is also hilariously frank is a bonus.’ The Irish Times ‘The beauty fanatic is known and loved for her brutally honest reviews and encyclopaedic knowledge of the skin.’ Harper’s Bazaar ‘The Skincare legend…’ Get the gloss ‘The internet's authority on skincare, Caroline Hiron's debut non-fiction book is a no nonsense guide to skincare – and getting the nation off face wipes for good.’ Evening Standard Online ‘Skin queen of the internet’ Image Magazine Ireland ‘Her opinion is like gold-dust for anyone marketing a new product, as she is so trusted in the industry.’ Image Ireland ‘Caroline Hirons writes exactly what her audiences needs with refreshing clarity and honesty.’Online Influence Awards 2019 – Vuelio ‘Skincare guru.’Evening Standard ‘This long-awaited offering from beauty guru Caroline Hirons is your cheat-sheet to better, brighter skin.’ Irish Tatler

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Book SynopsisSuitable for those interested in classic style, this title takes readers through every step of her many signature looks - from her perfectly coiffed hair to her flawless skin and makeup - and turns to experts and friends in the field for authoritative advice.Trade Review"This is the glamour bible! I've spent a lifetime in and at the makeup chair, and I genuinely found Your Beauty Mark to be among the best beauty manuals ever. Dita makes glamour easy for all!" -- Debi Mazar "See Dita-and you've seen the most completely beautiful woman of this century. Inside this book ... are her secrets." -- Julie Newmar "Dita is an original because she is always inventing. By invention I mean this very gracious girl from small town America discovered her true self. She could never be boring or bored, because she is always inventing, always discovering-yes, through beauty, but most important, through intelligence." -- Christian Louboutin "Dita is the definition of true glamour." -- RuPaul "When you stand next to Dita, it is hard not to wonder how such clarity and delicacy of beauty not only exists but is so consistent, so fresh-like a spring rose that is always blooming...We are all lucky to have some inside information on how to follow her regimen." -- Sharon Stone "Dita has been one of the most iconic and committed Viva Glam spokespersons for the M.A.C AIDS fund. She?s raised millions of dollars for those affected by AIDS. Her act riding a giant M.A.C lipstick during Miami's Art Basel remains a legend in performance art!" -- John Demsey, Group President, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. "Dita brought out my love for clothes and makeup-and we looked great together, two misfits from the Midwest who like to play dress up... And she gave me Lily, my beautiful cat, and for that I'll always have some love in my heart for that fashionable bitch." -- Marilyn Manson "Dita is for me a perfect Parisian-although she is from the Midwest. Even when she appeared in my shows, I would prefer that she did her own hair and makeup. I love strong personalities, strong characters, and Dita is like a heroine of a novel or a Hollywood movie." -- Jean Paul Gaultier "Nobody understands the transformative power of glamour and style better than Dita. Whether sitting front row at Dior or relaxing in a giant martini glass, Miss Von Teese is always the chic-est girl in the room." -- Simon Doonan "[Your Beauty Mark] combines stunning imagery with an abundance of information...There's a sincerity to Von Teese's artifice that makes the book both enchanting and relatable...Readers are encouraged to make informed decisions that lead them to their most beautiful selves, inside and out." -- Library Journal "Impeccably groomed burlesque star Dita Von Teese reveals the nitty-gritty secrets of her glamour regime." -- Elle "In Your Beauty Mark, the self-styled star reveals not only a bevy of how-to secrets, but also her contemporary outlook and rare realness on the subject." -- C Magazine

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Book SynopsisUnlock your inner glow with face massage. Top facialist Ksenija Selivanova shares her specialized massages designed to promote the elimination of toxins, boost energy levels, enhance your immunity and minimize the effects of the ageing process.

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Book SynopsisThe year 1947 was a crucial one for Christian Dior. It was then that the fashion designer simultaneously founded his maison and his perfume factory in Paris. The success of Christian Dior's first essence, Miss Dior, was so outstanding as to leave its permanent mark in history. Ten years on from the founding of his perfume factory, on 24 October 1957, Christian Dior's untimely death conferred a new dimension to a decade characterised by an uncommon destiny. Text in English and French.

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Book SynopsisA crimson fish wrestles a man. A horned demon stares menacingly. These vivid scenes are tattoos, created in pain, incised in the flesh of the Yakuza, Japan''s feared secret society of gangsters. They are the visions of the Irezumi, the legendary tattoo artists, who spend years creating living masterpieces. Photographer Sandi Fellman describes this strange and violent world both in her text and in her stunning, large Polaroid photographs.

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Book SynopsisColor your world with the fabulous art of henna tattoo. Mehndi, also known as henna tattoo, is a traditional Middle Eastern art used to adorn the body for weddings and other special celebrations. Today, you can join in the beauty and fun of mendhi with this simple book of patterns and instructions for the body and even home decor objects! Inside, you will find a variety of original henna tatttoo patterns that can be applied to the hands, feet, belly and back. You''ll also be interested in creating your own designs by following the simple instructions for the 5 basic henna shapes and learn how to combine them in a variety of ways to create exotic mendhi designs of your own. But why stop there? Mendhi is a versitile art that can also be applied to wood, leather and other surfaces. Follow-along with the author as she shows how she creates one-of-a-kind designs for a wooden box, leather pouch, magnet, tea caddy and more. Filled with stunning photographs of beautiful henna tattoo, this b

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Book SynopsisThe essential grooming guide for the bearded or mustachioed gentlemanReaders must ask themselves: Do you know how to trim your whiskers properly? With beards and moustaches more popular than ever, this delightful little book sets out to answer this pressing question. And if a trim is not required, then itdemonstrates how to wax, polish, and maintain your face furniture so that it is always in tip-top condition. Alongside these manly grooming tips is a guide to famous facial-hair aficionados, from Karl Marx to Ned Flanders; a breakdown of styles; and a perambulation through hirsute history, including an explanation of why the beard was considered sacred by the ancient Greeks.

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Book SynopsisWith a flood of research showing the dangers of chemicals and toxins in most skin care products, cleaners and food items, The Big Book of Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health and Home shows readers how to make nontoxic homemade products they can trust. This new and expanded edition of 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health and Home serves as a complete resource for readers' green living habits and contains 50 brand new recipes for natural products you can use every day. Readers get a huge variety of projects, including natural skin care products like Dandelion Body Butter, bath and beauty products like Fizzy Rose Lemonade Soak and Forsythia Clear Skin Toner, soaps like Sunflower Shampoo Bar or Carrot & Calendula Soap, home products like Lavender Fabric Softener and Thyme Counter Cleaner, health remedies like Basil Mint Sore Throat Spray and pet products like Herbal Dry Shampoo or Flea-Repelling Powder. Our book stands out from others on the market because each project uses real herbs, flowers and other plants, instead of essential oils or manufactured solutions. This makes the projects more affordable and effective. Newcomers to Jan Berry's blog and books will love the easy guides and step-by-step projects for going green in every part of their lives, and the new recipes give the book a fresh start in the growing market of natural DIY products. This book has 151 projects and over 100 photos.

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Book SynopsisYour Best Skin is your essential skincare manual, breaking down the science of your skin in a friendly, trustworthy and accessible way.Pharmaceutical scientist and beauty writer Hannah English takes an unbiased, science-backed dive into everything you need to know about caring for your skin, as she destigmatises skin conditions and asks us to stop blaming our diet and hygiene.Including quizzes to help you understand your skin, Hannah teaches you how you can heal yourself with your own beauty ritual that is actually tailored to your own needs. You'll even learn how to read a skincare label by decoding all the science jargon. Skin issues are legitimate medical issues and Hannah teaches us that science is up for the job of healing them. The best part is that there is a miracle cream, you just have to understand what’s right for you.Including photography, infographics and diagrams, Your Best Skin makes caring for your skin easy.

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Book SynopsisThe Art & Science of Beauty Therapy is an indispensable reference for beauty therapists, providing up to the minute guidance for student Estheticians. Each treatment is explained using insights and practical advice from a team of industry experts, and the book clearly illustrates the personal qualities and professional skills that make a successful beauty specialist. * Step-by-step photo sequences and diagrams * Checklists, key points and topic summaries * Anatomy & Physiology for easy understanding * Full coverage of Facial Electrical treatments

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Book SynopsisDiscover the power of essential oils to enhance holistic health and wellbeing. Aroma has a potent, positive influence on the brain, promoting physical and mental healing. Neal''s Yard Remedies: Essential Oils is a unique, stunningly illustrated guide to the properties and uses of 86 essential oils from basil to ylang-ylang. Try 30 home remedies and essential oil recipes, learn how to apply them safely, and create essential oil combinations to treat common ailments. Plus, make feel-good, fragrant products for the body and home using techniques such as blending, aromatherapy massage, and steam inhalation, alongside natural beauty treatments.Written by the experts, Neal''s Yard Remedies: Essential Oils will bring the rejuvenating benefits of aromatherapy into your life.Trade Review[F]amiliarise yourself with the healing properties of essential oils * Psychologies *Homeopath and Naturopath Susan Curtis has dedicated her life's work to promoting natural health and natural ways of life ... here she shares some of her discoveries in this bible of home remedies. * The Green Parent *Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Understanding essential oils 1: What are essential oils? 2: How essential oils work 3: How essential oils are extracted 4: Choosing essential oils 5: Where do oils come from? 3: Using essential oils 1: How essential oils enter the body 2: Applying essential oils 3: Storing essential oils 4: Using essential oils safely 4: A – Z of essential oils 1: Mimosa 2: Yarrow 3: Buchu 4: Fragonia 5: Lemon verbena 6: Galangal 7: Dill 8: Angelica 9: Rosewood 10: Tarragon 11: Mugwort 12: Birch 13: Frankincense 14: Ylang ylang 15: Elemi 16: Caraway 17: Cedarwood 18: Camphor 19: Cinnamon 20: Cistus 21: Lime 22: Neroli 23: Petitgrain 24: Bergamot 25: Lemon 26: Grapefruit 27: Mandarin 28: Orange 29: Myrrh 30: Coriander 31: Cumin 32: Cypress 33: Lemongrass 34: Palmarosa 35: Citronella 36: Carrot seed 37: Cardamom 38: Eucalyptus 39: Fennel 40: Wintergreen 41: Helichrysum 42: Star anise 43: Jasmine 44: Juniper 45: Bay laurel 46: Lavender 47: Manuka 48: Litsea 49: Chamomile 50: Tea tree 51: Cajuput 52: Niaouli 53: Lemon balm 54: Peppermint 55: Nutmeg 56: Myrtle 57: Basil 58: Marjoram 59: Oregano 60: Geranium 61: Parsley seed 62: Allspice 63: Pine 64: Black pepper 65: Patchouli 66: Tuberose 67: Ravensara, Ravintsara 68: Rose 69: Rosemary 70: Sage 71: Clary sage 72: Sandalwood 73: Summer savory 74: Benzoin 75: Clove 76: Tagetes 77: Thyme 78: Fenugreek 79: Valerian 80: Vanilla 81: Vetiver 82: Violet 83: Plai 84: Ginger 5: Base oils 6: Essential oil recipes 1: Blending essential oils 2: Perfect blends 3: Additional ingredients 4: Aromatherapy blends 5: Home and body fragrances 6: Pampering and beauty 7: Healing remedies 1: Digestive problems 2: Respiratory complaints 3: Circulatory problems 4: Fluid retention and urinary tract infections 5: Muscle and joint problems/general aches and pains 6: Skin and hair 7: Allergic reactions 8: Mind and wellbeing 9: Women’s health 10: Men’s health 11: First aid 12: Treatment charts 8: Glossary 9: Index 10: Resources 11: Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Non-Fiction Lifestyle Book of the Year 2021 (British Book Awards)As seen on This MorningStraight-talking advice from the Skincare QueenThe Sunday Times Overall #1 bestseller for the w/e 27th June 2020Caroline Hirons is the authority in skincare and for the first time, she's sharing her knowledge with the world. With over 100 million views of her blog and over 13 million views of her YouTube videos, she cuts out the jargon, tells you what you do and don't need, and is finally going to get the nation off face wipes for good!Skincare is the go-to book for people of all ages and skin types who want to feel and look fantastic. It explains the facts, the myths and the best way to get good skin on any budget. With everything from Caroline's signature cheat sheets, simple tips and tricks to glow (inside and out!) understanding ingredients lists, and advice on how to choose the products that are right for you, this is the ultimate guide to healthier, brighter skin.Trade Review‘Skincare expert.’Vogue ‘Skincare Queen’ ITV This Morning ‘Hirons breaks down the world of skincare like no one else’ Red Magazine ‘The Hirons phenomenon’ Red Online ‘Caroline Hirons, aka the skincare oracle.’ Marie Claire Online ‘The most powerful woman in beauty’ YOU Magazine ‘Caroline Hirons, a skincare expert whose no-nonsense product reviews have attracted a sizeable following on social media’ Guardian ‘She pulls no punches about what's worth your money, and what's not,’ Bustle ‘An essential for every beauty-lover’ Fit & Well Magazine ‘Perhaps the most influential skin-care blogger in the Western hemisphere’ Yahoo ‘When I'm contemplating a new skincare product, there is one thing I always do. First, I type the name of the product into Google. Then I type “Caroline Hirons” beside it’. Image Ireland ‘Beauty blogger extraordinaire Caroline Hirons.’ Heart ‘The skincare guru knows what she’s talking about. That she is also hilariously frank is a bonus.’ The Irish Times ‘The beauty fanatic is known and loved for her brutally honest reviews and encyclopaedic knowledge of the skin.’ Harper’s Bazaar ‘The Skincare legend…’ Get the gloss ‘The internet's authority on skincare, Caroline Hiron's debut non-fiction book is a no nonsense guide to skincare – and getting the nation off face wipes for good.’ Evening Standard Online ‘Skin queen of the internet’ Image Magazine Ireland ‘Her opinion is like gold-dust for anyone marketing a new product, as she is so trusted in the industry.’ Image Ireland ‘Caroline Hirons writes exactly what her audiences needs with refreshing clarity and honesty.’Online Influence Awards 2019 – Vuelio ‘Skincare guru.’Evening Standard ‘This long-awaited offering from beauty guru Caroline Hirons is your cheat-sheet to better, brighter skin.’ Irish Tatler

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Victor Turner Prize for Ethnographic Writing 2017 Journeying around the globe, through past and present, Emma Tarlo unravels the intriguing story of human hair and what it tells us about ourselves and society. When it’s not attached to your head, your very own hair takes on a disconcerting quality. Suddenly, it is strange. And yet hair finds its way into all manner of unexpected places, far from our heads, including cosmetics, clothes, ropes, personal and public collections, and even food. Whether treated as waste or as gift, relic, sacred offering or product in a billion-dollar industry for wigs and hair extensions, hair has many stories to tell. Collected from Hindu temples and Buddhist nunneries and salvaged by the strand from waste heaps and the combs of long-haired women, hair flows into the industry from many sources. Entering this strange world, Emma Tarlo tracks hair’s movement across India, Myanmar, China, Africa, the United States, Britain and Europe, meeting people whose livelihoods depend on this singular commodity. Whether its journey ends in an Afro hair fair, a Jewish wig parlour, fashion salon or hair loss clinic, hair is oddly revealing of the lives it touches.Trade Review‘Tarlo is excellent at elucidating the vanity, money, pain and revulsion that unattached hair can represent. Think you know hair? You’ll never see it in the same way again.’ * Independent *‘If you’re curious about your roots, you’ll enjoy exploring UK anthropology professor Emma Tarlo’s Entanglement a brilliant, comprehensive Baedeker to the billion dollar global hair trade.’ * Elle *‘By turns surprising, unsettling and disturbing but never anything less than absorbing…weaving in history, politics and science in an interlocking, mesmerising narrative that seems wholly appropriate to the subject’. * Literary Review *‘Brilliant...Entanglement tracks its subject doggedly through an almost infinite number of twists and turns.’ * Times Literary Supplement *‘Entanglement is dense with colourful characters and startling, unexpected information, which makes it both exhausting and delightful. Tarlo brings a lovely open-mindedness and a deadpan sense of humour to her writing.’ * New York Times Book Review *‘Tarlo uses an ethnographer’s eye to analyse the religious, social, cultural and commercial forces that drive the industry. Yet her book reads like a travelogue as we follow her through the temple towns of India, the hair factories of China, the sorting sheds of Myanmar and the salons of Europe and Britain… By employing an anecdotal yet vigorously researched approach, Tarlo succeeds in untangling a knotty topic while keeping the reader engaged through 400-plus pages. The result is a fascinating and authoritative work.’ * John Zubrzycki, The Australian *‘Interesting – and, at times strange’. * Times *'Clever, idiosyncratic…lively…full of amusing, “fancy that” information and arresting observations…what a rich subject Tarlo has chosen for her book’. * New Statesman *‘Wonderful…it’s not often a book gives you new eyes for your everyday world’. * The Oldie *‘I had no idea that a non-fiction book about hair could be quite so fascinating’. * The Pool *‘The questions she examines and the “secret lives of hair” that she exposes are fascinating… An engrossing investigation.’ * Library Journal, starred review *‘This is a book about the only crop we routinely harvest from our own bodies – hair. From that disconnection come amazing tales: histories of paupers and pedlars in Europe, vast global trades in wigs, poignant stories of chemotherapy and memorialisation...Tarlo has done an extraordinary job of reattaching hair to humanity.’ -- Daniel Miller, professor of anthropology, University College London, and author of Stuff and The Comfort of Things‘I will never think about hair the same way after reading Emma Tarlo’s brilliant, fascinating book!’ -- Valerie Steele, author of The Corset: A Cultural History, and director and chief curator, The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology‘A timely book that takes a fascinating journey through the business practices and politics of hair, and the questionable relationship between hair dealers, middle-men and the consumer.’ -- Professor Caroline Cox, author of How to be Adored‘Written in conversational prose with historical images, little-known facts, and an absorbing narrative woven throughout, this is a lively read that explores the fashion, industry, and history of hair, while untangling our own often-complicated relationship with this natural accessory. In an informative and often whimsical voice, Tarlo personalizes her research with vignettes about her own fascination with hair. From eccentric wig makers in China to hair hunters in India and customers in Europe, Tarlo takes us on an eye-opening journey that will make us wonder if our own hair doesn’t have a secret life of its own.’ * Booklist *‘In Entanglement Tarlo opens up a whole secret world of human hair, its diverse social meanings across cultures and the robust trade of it that has carried on for centuries across the world. She weaves in historical details that address issues of religion, symbolism, fashion and economy, and presents ethnographic encounters with a range of characters from Dakkar to Wenzhou, Chennai to New York – millionaire wig dealers, impoverished villagers sorting comb waste, temple officials and fashionable women – who all perform an important role in this ubiquitous but unseen trade. This book is for everybody who is curious about how a single object can become a sought after commodity around the globe. Entanglement is beautifully written and while based on rigorous academic research it eschews jargon and makes the fascinating story of hair the centrepiece of the narrative. A most rewarding and edifying read.’ -- Mukulika Banerjee, anthropologist, London School of Economics and Political Science

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Book Synopsis From applying a sultry smoky cat-eye to a flawless red lip, Mackenzie Wagoner’s How to Wear Makeup is an essential guide to perfecting any beauty routine—featuring illustrations by Judith van den Hoek.   Here is advice on the best products to include in a makeup bag, tips for seasonal skincare, and the best techniques for transitioning looks from day to night—a must-have for anyone seeking fresh and simple ways to wear makeup.   Covering everything from foundation and contouring basics, eyeshadow and eyeliner tutorials, and finding the best shade of lipstick for any occasion to tips for eyebrow shaping and more, How to Wear Makeup is the perfect pocket reference, gift-wrapped in an irresistible package.

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Book SynopsisMireille shares the secrets and strategies of aging with attitude and joy, offering personal anecdotes while divulging French women''s most guarded secrets about looking and feeling great. With her signature blend of wit, no-nonsense advice and storytelling flair she addresses everything from lotions and potions to diet, style, friendship and romance. For anyone who has ever spent the equivalent of a mortgage payment on anti-aging lotions or procedures, dressed inappropriately for their age, gained a little too much in the middle or accidentally forgotten how to flirt, here is a proactive way to stay looking and feeling great, without declaring bankruptcy or resorting to surgery.Trade ReviewLike a fabulous friend sharing her secrets, Mireille divulges, encourages and inspires. And she does it with joy. -- Pamela DruckermanFrench women have incredible style and confidence. Mireille is an inspiration and her book is a must-read for any woman wanting to look better and ultimately feel more beautiful. -- Bobbi BrownFrench Women Don’t Get Facelifts is [...] ostensibly as light as a meringue but actually as satisfying as Guilano’s recipe for duck with caramelised mango [...] It’s a “no” not only to the scalpel and Botox needle, but also to fad diets and costly anti-ageing serums [...] It’s a Oui, Oui, Oui to facials [and]diets “where nothing is restricted but everything is encouraged in moderation”. * The Times *C'est magnifique! * Today (US) *It's hard to resist a chance to tackle the wrinkles in your self-esteem with Guiliano's wholly engaging take on how women of 40 and upwards can "attack" the ageing process with "attitude and style", whether through skincare secrets and fashion tips or the role of relationships and the importance of relaxation. Mais... it's about so much more than botox. I was completely won over by it. * Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisMake your own Insta-face mask, whether or not you post a pic of yourself wearing one. Masks— especially one- use sheet masks— are the latest craze to sweep the beauty industry and a fun addition to any skin- care routine. But the costs add up and the ingredient lists are often riddled with parabens and preservatives. (Think of the environment, too, with all that packaging!) Here are 101 recipes that are easy to make and often use only a few ingredients. There’s a remedy for any skin woe— from dull, dry skin to large pores. Recipes include: Egg White Tight and Bright Sheet Mask Coconut Glam Glow Sheet Mask Clarifying Matcha Sheet Mask Activated Charcoal Deep Cleansing Sheet Mask With instructions for re-usable, green-friendly, DIY cloth face sheets.

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Book SynopsisStep back in time to an age of Hollywood glamour, summer-lovin’ or punk rock, with this gorgeous collection of vintage hair and make-up styles to re-create at home. The desire for all things vintage has truly made its way back into fashion and, as the demand for classic clothing increases, so do the iconic hair and make-up looks to match. With styles from every decade between the 1920s and 1980s, you can re-create the beautiful looks made famous by the music, movie stars and top trends of the times. At a time of dancing, cocktails and underground parties, enter the Jazz Age with the style of a confident Society Gal, perfecting smoky eyes and pin curls to match that little black, beaded dress. Or channel the colourful liberation of the Swinging Sixties where big beehives and dramatic lashes went hand in hand with the groovy patterns found in clothing and accessories. As the iconic looks and style of the last century catwalk their way back into the mainstream, Vintage Beauty Parlor has all the tips and trends you need to become a vintage icon.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive make-up manual that details all aspects of make-up application, solutions to common problems, as well as tips and tricks for perfecting your look every time. Starting with Skin Secrets, make-up artist Lisa Potter-Dixon teaches you everything you need to know about skincare and perfecting your base. In Beautiful Brows, Lisa explains how to enhance your brows, before styling a Natural, Full, Ombre and Feathered look. In Go with the Glow, she explains why we add colour and takes a look at Contouring, Strobing, Blushing and Bronzing. In The Eyes Have It, things really get interesting, with looks for Smokey, Colourful, Nude, Smudged and Glittery Eyes. And in Luscious Lips, Lisa helps you understand the difference between types of lipsticks, pencils, glosses and all that's in between before teaching you how to achieve the perfect lip, no matter what your style. Finally, Lisa offers up Looks to Dazzle, from Extreme Glitter to using sequins, feathers and transfers, as well as enhancing your look with accessories. Whether you’re looking for a fun and youthful, elegant and sophisticated or one-off look, Lisa will show you how to make the most of your facial features and complexion in this Make-up Manual.

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Book SynopsisThis is a modern, practical guide on how to grow and make your own skincare products, no matter how big your garden. This handbook enables you to switch from toxic to nourishing skincare products that are better for you and the environment. Harness the therapeutic power of plants and natural ingredients to look after your skin – the body’s largest organ – simply, gently and effectively. Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Skin – understanding what the skin is and how we take care of it; Chapter 2: Plotting My Skincare Garden: What to grow and how to arrange it; Chapter 3: Choosing Skincare Plants: The top 22 skincare plants to grow and forage for and their beneficial properties; Chapter 4: The natural skincare garden through the seasons: What to do to maintain your garden through the year and how to harvest and store your plants; Chapter 5: Basic formulations and 30 skincare recipes, including skincare teas cleanses, oils, creams and more; Sustainability – how to make a Natural Cleaning Spray and Botanical Household Soap. Silvana takes you on a holistic journey, guiding you through planting the seed in the soil to growing harvesting, storing, creating and bottling your home-made herbal skincare.

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Book Synopsis ''Thorough and excellent'' The TimesWe all want a healthy, glowing complexion, but are we going about it the right way?Our skin is influenced by many different factors, from our individual genetics to stress, and nutrition to sleep. Each one of these is a piece of a puzzle. Over a decade of treating patients, consultant dermatologist and registered nutritionist Dr Thivi Maruthappu has found that each piece counts. When it comes to our skin we need to start taking a more holistic view, which is why Dr Thivi has devised an innovative, science-backed way to help you achieve the skin that you want: the 4-Step Skin Solution.Building on pioneering research into the powerful links between the gut microbiome and the skin, Dr Thivi''s unique approach prioritises skin health while also helping you to feel great along the way. SkinFood will also explore the importance of the mind-body connection and its vital role in supporting our skin, as well Trade ReviewAn insightful and nutritionally informative guide to better skin health * Matthew Patey OBE, CEO of the British Skin Foundation *An engaging, comprehensive and most importantly, practical guide to skin health and nutrition. * Ian Marber, nutrition therapist and author of ManFood *An incredibly well-researched and informative book about the relationship between the food we eat and our skin. Invaluable information for the dermatologist and dermatology patient alike. Fantastic! * Dr Emma Craythorne, consultant dermatologist and host of 'The Bad Skin Clinic' *'Given [Dr Thivi's] expertise, it's no surprise that Skin Food is thorough and excellent' * The Times *

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate book on looking and feeling 30 years younger by America's supermodel, Christie Brinkley.

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Book SynopsisKELLY CABLE teaches and shares her projects at SimpleLifeMom.com and is the author of Amazon best seller The Natural Soapmaking Book for Beginners. She loves to share natural beauty ideas, new studies in natural health, and DIY projects.

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Book SynopsisRosalee de la Forêt is passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. She is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, and, as an herbal consultant, she helps people find natural solutions to their chronic health problems. She also teaches extensively about herbalism internationally and is the author of numerous articles, e-books and two online courses. www.LearningHerbs.comTrade Review"In this practical book, Rosalee de la Forêt reintroduces us to familiar kitchen herbs and spices, helping us to see them in a new light. Through personal and intimate storytelling, she teaches how to match herbs to people effectively instead of using them as pharmaceutical alternatives. Drawn in by the abundant, delicious recipes, you may come to this book as a home chef, but you will leave as an herbalist, transformed by the power of Rosalee’s alchemy."— Guido Masé, author of The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters"Alchemy of Herbs puts the power of some of the most potent herbal medicines on the planet into your hands. These medicines have been tried and tested for millennia. And now, by combining ancient wisdom with modern scientific understanding, Rosalee de la Forêt helps you put nature’s pharmacy to work. Whether you want more energy, better digestion, deeper sleep, or to get sick less often, Alchemy of Herbs will give you the knowledge you need to restore your health and to contribute to lasting wellness. At once inspirational and deeply practical, this is a book to treasure, and to keep close at hand for the rest of your life."— Ocean Robbins, co-host and CEO of The Food Revolution Network"It’s rare to find a writer who can describe complex ideas with such clarity and skill that anyone can grasp their subject—Rosalee de la Forêt is one of those souls. In this book, she’s broken down the energetic qualities and medicinal uses of herbs into an accessible and coherent format. If you’ve ever struggled with matching herbs to people—the true gift of an herbalist—Rosalee gives you the tools to understand how herbs can effectively 'nudge' the body’s leanings back into a state of balance. Alchemy of Herbs contains detailed medicinal profiles, zesty recipes, and time-honored plant wisdom. The perfect makings of a top-shelf herbal book that you will treasure for years, and turn to for inspiration time and time again."— Juliet Blankespoor, herbalist and founder of the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine"This is a wonderfully accessible guide to introducing a medicine chest of healing plants in daily life. The information is presented in a refreshingly approachable way, by an author who loves both herbs and the simple joy they bring into our lives. The abundant recipes show how to access the healing gifts of the herbs as food, created to be both delicious and efficacious. True herbalism!"— David Hoffmann, herbalist and author of Medical Herbalism and Holistic Herbal"Another green blessing of herbal information from a practicing herbalist. What a delight to look at the herbs that Rosalee de la Forêt loves and to encounter her avid desire to include you in the joy of herbal medicine."— Susun S. Weed, author of the Wise Woman Herbal series"I first met Rosalee de la Forêt several years ago and was immediately impressed with her knowledge, passion for herbal medicine, and ability to clearly communicate this information. It turns out she is also a very good writer, and it is with great pleasure that I now hold her first book in my hands. Alchemy of Herbs is a wonderful introduction to 29 common herbs and spices, allowing you to understand how to use them safely and effectively for home health care, how to make your own kitchen medicines, and how to make tasty recipes so you can incorporate them into your diet."—David Winston, RH(AHG), clinical herbalist, ethnobotanist, and author of Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief"So many books geared toward those just beginning to explore the world of medicinal plants offer very basic ‘take this herb for that problem’ information, under the assumption that the foundational underpinnings of herbalism are somehow ‘too hard’ for beginners to grasp. Here, in plain English, Rosalee de la Forêt shows us that the way that herbalists choose herbs for individual people with particular imbalances isn’t some magical power or a skill attainable only by those who can devote their lives to intense study. Instead, it is rooted in common sense patterns that anyone can learn to recognize, given a model to do so. That this is done using familiar herbs and spices available to all is an invaluable bonus. A book for everyone."— jim mcdonald, herbalist and founder of herbcraft.org"Herbal medicine can offer so much. But where to start? How do you know what herbs are good for you, and how to separate fact from fiction? Rosalee de la Forêt presents an excellent approach to learning the rich world of herbs. As an experienced educator and practitioner, she weaves together tradition, experience, and science to present a holistic view of each of the plants, while providing specific and practical advice for how you can bring them into your home and life. Alchemy of Herbs is a treasure for any health-seeker’s bookshelf."— Renee Davis, RH(AHG), founder of Goldroot Botanical Medicine"Many books introduce readers to herbs and their activities, but Rosalee de la Forêt skillfully introduces people instead to herbalism—the nuanced art of matching plants to people. Drawing energetic traditions into a modern context and right into our kitchens, she provides a simple and elegant system to look beyond symptoms and generic cures and into the heart of true herbal healing."— Larken Bunce, clinical herbalist and co-director of Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism"Alchemy of Herbs is a must-read for any herbalist, whether fledgling or experienced! Part reference guide, part recipe book, and part herbal, this is a book that every herbalist will reach for again and again. Rosalee de la Forêt has a knack for teaching others how to use herbs in the best way possible by matching people to herbs. This book is the definitive guide for the subject, giving anyone the confidence to use herbs to their fullest potential. Each chapter is engaging, relaying herbal information through a variety of anecdotal stories, scientific studies, and traditional usage, mixed with a variety of unique and inspiring recipes and gorgeous photographs. This is a book you will want to leave sitting out on your desk, coffee table, and kitchen counter, all at the same time."— Kristine Brown, RH(AHG), herbalist and author/illustrator of Herbal Roots Zine"Alchemy of Herbs is a sensory wonder, bringing us our medicines in the most delightful and tantalizing way they can be experienced: as culinary medicines. Step away from the bottle and the capsule and experience herbs in the full richness they can offer both as medicines and as partners in a life rich with plants."— Bevin Clare, associate professor of Integrative Health at Maryland University and president of the American Herbalist Guild"As a French herbalist, I have a particular affinity for herbs that are both culinary and medicinal. We have a long tradition of healing food where I live in the South of France, mainly through the incorporation of aromatic herbs in our daily meals. Alchemy of Herbs is what I had been hoping for for years. Rosalee de la Forêt sends us a very important message: health does not necessarily mean yucky potions. This book brings together beautiful pictures, tasty recipes, and health recommendations from an expert healer. In a nutshell: this an invitation to cooking for a long and healthy life."— Christophe Bernard, founder of AltheaProvence.com"Informative, concise, knowledgeable, and generous . . . Rosalee de la Forêt's sophisticated approach and her personal experience with herbs comes through in her beautiful recipes, which eloquently combine food and herbal medicine. Keep this book on your kitchen shelf—you’ll refer to it for healing and inspiration, always!"— John Slattery, author of Southwest Foraging"In this inspiring and practical book, Rosalee de la Forêt empowers you to awaken your senses in order to choose the best herbs for your needs. And what better way to experience the benefits and pleasures of herbs and spices than in the kitchen? Whether you’re brand-new to herbs or have been using them for years, you’ll love these enticing recipes for delicious drinks, everyday meals, and simple remedies."— Emily Han, author of Wild Drinks & Cocktails: Handcrafted Squashes, Shrubs, Switchels, Tonics, and Infusions to Mix at Home"In Alchemy of Herbs, author Rosalee de la Forêt joyously shares her deep wisdom of herbs to inspire and empower us to transform our kitchens into nature’s apothecary where delicious, healing foods and herbal remedies pour forth. Golden Milk, Hawthorn Cordial, and Nettle Leaf Dukkah are just a sampling of the many tasty, curative recipes offered. She unveils the enchanting, yet readily accessible world of herbalism that makes me fall right back in love with the plant kingdom; and you will too!"— Dina Falconi, herbalist and author of Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook"In her wonderfully written book, Alchemy of Herbs, Rosalee de la Forêt encourages the reader to 'break free from the insanity of the One-Solution Syndrome' by choosing personalized herbal formulations based on what our own senses tell us our bodies need. What better scenario is there for using our senses to divine this knowledge than cooking with flavorful and aromatic healing herbs and spices? Self-empowerment begins in the kitchen as Rosalee tempts us with dozens of mouth-watering recipes and encourages us to ‘move forward with the mind-set of an explorer.’ Those new to plant-based healing as well as experienced herbalists will find that this beautifully illustrated book exemplifies the heart and soul of herbal healing through delicious food as powerful medicine."— Jeff Carpenter, author of The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer: The Ultimate Guide to Producing High-Quality Herbs on a Market Scale"Rosalee de la Forêt has done a wonderful job of melding both the culinary and medicinal uses of herbs in a way that allows just about anyone to incorporate herbs into their daily lives. The recipes in Alchemy of Herbs are not only very appealing, but simple enough for the novice cook or herbalist. For those who are looking to spice up their lives and improve their health, I would say that this is the book for you."— Natalie Vickery, herbalist and founder of TheFamilyHerbalist.com"Rosalee de la Forêt has broken down some of the more complex parts of herbal medicine into clear and straightforward pieces. It’s very practical, but not at the expense of art and beauty. This book will be a classic."— Traci Picard, herbalist and founder of FellowWorkersFarm.com"It’s exciting to watch more and more people becoming empowered in taking better care of themselves and their families with the use of herbs and spices. Rosalee de la Forêt shares concepts like energetics and taste in such a way that makes it easier for people to understand them, and how to find which herbs are best for them as individuals. I’m sure that this book will prove invaluable to those wishing to make that leap into feeling comfortable and confident in making herbs a part of their lives. Everyone will learn something new!"— Tina Sams, editor of Essential Herbal Magazine and author of Healing Herbs"I highly recommend Rosalee de la Forêt's lovely collection of personal stories, recipes, and herbal information. Reading it is like working in the kitchen alongside the delightful Rosalee, whose talent and experience with herbs is expert. Her book is unique in that it explains both the chemistry and the energetics of medicinal herbs and at the same time introduces their use in a friendly and inviting way."— Holly Bellebuono, author of The Healing Kitchen and The Essential Herbal for Natural Health"Rosalee de la Forêt's book is an excellent introduction to the energetics and science behind the use of our most common culinary and medicinal herbs, providing the reader with a solid foundation for further learning and exploration."— Todd Caldecott, Dip. Cl.H., RH(AHG), CAP(NAMA), Ayurvedic practitioner, medical herbalist, and author of Food as Medicine?

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