You can make luxurious products for skin, hair, and bath at home! All you need are basic cooking skills, a few simple kitchen tools, some common household ingredients — and this easy-to-follow guide. Spa Apothecary is a great resource for those who want to avoid the chemical additives of commercial products. Best of all, it will assist you in transitioning to a healthier, natural beauty routine and save you money, too!
Author Stasie McArthur explains how to build your own personal apothecary. There is a supply list and more than 100 simple, preservative-free recipes, along with a helpful tip for each one. Included are moisturizers and toners for face and hand care, washes and scrubs for skin and body, shampoos and conditioners, and healing compounds for congestion and earaches. These handmade products make great gifts for family and friends — and can be customized with favorite scents and textures.
Publisher : Dover Publications (January 16, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 0486827720
ISBN-13 : 978-0486827728
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
Brooke Galarza –
An absolute gem for natural bath and beauty recipes!
This book is excellent! I love natural products and it provides simple, inexpensive home recipes that are easy to follow. Many of the ingredients are usual items that I already have in my home, along with essential oils that so many of us have come to love. The book covers everything… From head (scalp treatment) to toe (callus remover rub). For both men (beard balm) and women (nipple cream), and so many others that ladies and gents can mutually enjoy. I am in love with the natural lip balm. It feels good to make my own quality products at home that I can trust and depend on. There are no worries about questionable ingredients etc. I am looking forward to trying all of the recipes in this book!
Destiny Bridwell –
Fun
I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I like books like this. I like being able to make my open personal care items since I have alleries to some things. It makes me feel very creative and like I have done something great when I created one of the recipes. This book made it very simple and easy to do once I have the correct ingredients and items before me.Â
Jean Gallagher –
Wonderful Book
I love this book! The simple and easy recipes are terrific. I especially loved the Foot Soak and Callus Remover Rub. I love to walk so anything that helps my feet are great. The foot Spray is great for a quick spray after a long trek. This book is very well thought out and illustrated. The little tips on the bottom of ever page are so helpful with ways to vary the recipe to fit your personal tastes. I have recommended this book to all my friends and neighbors. It makes a great gift to all of us who are trying to cut down on chemicals and preservatives in our everyday life. Great job.!!
Carla Petroro –
Easy to follow recipes with great results
This books has beautiful images and easy to follow recipes. The required ingredients are mostly ones I have in the house! A must have for those looking to make their own beautify products!
Dustin Demmers –
Excellent, informative resource
The book is informative, useful, and presented in a comprehensive way. It is an easy-to-use-guide and is a great resource to make healthier, chemical free products. Thanks for creating such a great tool.
Sandra Sherer –
Highly recommend
I enjoyed this book immensely. Great content and written well with detailed instructions. Would highly recommend.
Sue –
Nice beginners book
Thank you to the author, Net Galley and Dover Publications for an advance copy of Spa Apothecary. I enjoyed this book, and I think it’s perfect for anyone looking to use what they have at home, to get away from chemical laden store products or just understand what ingredients do for you. I believe this book would be best for a beginner into creating your own products, but the author gives such a great variety of options, you’ll find yourself creating in no time. I especially loved the breakdown of each section, so it was easy to find just what you might be looking for. Really well done.
bellaire21 –
Great recipe s!
I love this book. My favorite is the cawfe (yes. I’m from Long Island, too) scrub!