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This is the newest edition! Published October 2009. Containing more than six thousand updated entries, a helpful resource of information on the ingredients in cosmetics reports on the origins, function, and possible health effects of specific preservatives, acids, buffers, humectants, colorings, flavorings, and processing agents.You wouldn't eat something without knowing what it was--don't you want to take the same care with what you put on your face, hair, and body? Find out what's in that shampoo, makeup, toothpaste, lotion, or perfume here, with more than 6,000 entries, organized alphabetically. Cosmetics are barely regulated these days, leaving it up to you to learn what those strange-sounding names mean and how they might affect you.

Enter the world of aromatherapy creams and lotions with Donna Maria, and learn how easy it is to craft natural skin-care products that rival those found at the most exclusive department store and salons. With a simple-five step method you can created personalized facial creams, body rubs, moisturizers, lip balms, and more with all-natural ingredients ñ including some of the world's most exotic aromatic oils.

Finally, a manual on how to make the most beautiful and sensual of all soaps – cream soap! Using a simple double-boiler process, the home soapmaker can now create inexpensive, natural shaving creams, as well as moisturizing cream soaps for the hands and body.

Making Natural Liquid Soaps is the first and only book on liquid soapmaking available to the home soapmaker.

Now you can make stunning transparent soap in your own kitchen!
Contrary to popular belief, making beautiful see-through soap doesn't require loads of special equipment, supplies, or overly complex preparation methods. All you need are some kitchen basics, such as pots, stirrers, and a thermometer; some inexpensive supplies from your local supermarket or craft store; and basic know-how--and you're on your way to creating your own personalized soaps.

Want to make colorful, whimsical, eye-catching soaps in your own kitchen? Then let master crafter Kaila Westerman show you how to custom-design your own works of soap art using inexpensive soap base, readily available colorants and fragrances, a few basic kitchen tools, and a little imagination. When you make melt-and-mold soap, you'll never have to worry about coming into contact with any hazardous chemicals, such as lye - it's as simple as 1-2-3!

Nurture your newborn naturally with safe, gentle products and practices. This book contains easy-to-follow instructions to make natural products that will ensure glowing health and enhance the bond between parent and child.

Included are easy recipes for natural lotions, bath and massage oils, creams, and powders, for both parent and child.

A longtime herbalist, Colleen Dodt grows many of the plants she uses in her work. She is the owner of her own natural products shop and the author of numerous articles on herbs and aromatherapy

The author of the "Herbal Body Book" presents a holistic approach to caring for feet, introducing alternative and natural treatments for good foot health. Line illustrations. 2-color text.

Your hair reflects your personality, emotion, style, and self-esteem. Now internationally acclaimed hair designer and educator Mary Beth Janssen explains how achieving harmony in your mind and body can give you the stunning hair you've always wished for.