Organic Body Care Recipes: 175 Homeade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin & a Vibrant Self
by Stephanie Tourles
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Book Reviews of Organic Body Care Recipes: 175 Homeade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin & a Vibrant Self
Book Review: Wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this book for Christmas and can't say enough good things about it. The information is extensive but very well organized. There are sections on the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, how to figure out your skin type and what your body care needs are, a list of ingredients explaining origins and uses, and then the recipes. There are so many recipes, no matter your skin type you are sure to find several to choose from.
All of the ingredients are truly natural, and many are suprisingly common and inexpensive. Admittedly, some people might have a hard time finding some of the ingredients if they do not have a well stocked health food store in their area. Even with several shopping options in my community I have had to purchase a few things online. And yes, the initial investment in ingredients might not be cheap- but, the recipes last for a long time, so in the end you save quite a bit of money! Plus, they work! No more wastng money on high end, not really natural products that don't do much.
Since I recieved the book I have been using a skin cleanser/toner/mositurizer in one, a tooth cleaner, and deoderant powder made from recipes in the book, and I couldn't be happier. I also had the pleasure of attending a discussion led by the author at my local food co op this month. She had so much knowledge to share, and did so in a very warm and gracious manner.
Book Review: A marvelous resource
Summary: 5 Stars
I own and love this book. I bought it because I was looking for natural recipes to care for my dreadlocks. I found that and so much more! Not only are there recipes for body, face, and hair care but there is a complete ingredient dictionary. In addition, the author discusses the different types of hair and skin issues that people may have and how to address them organically. Sprinkled throughout the book are suggestions for storing and gifting products and alternatives for hard to find ingredients. To top it all of, a list of resources follows the recipes to direct the reader to further reading and online stores to buy ingredients and supplies. I have recommended this book to friends and coworkers and truly enjoyed making and using the products.
NOTE: Please ignore the two star review posted by Figgi. This reviewer claims that Tourles advocates the use of talc in her recipes even as they admit that they have not read the book. Talc is neither listed in the ingredient dictionary nor the glossary. In fact, there is only one mention of the substance in the whole book (p. 262) and that is to state that it is undesirable to use due to the presence of arsenic. Tourles goes on to list the number of natural and organic options that make excellent substitutions for talc. Please do not let a reviewer who admits to only skimming the book discourage you from using this marvelous resource.
Book Review: Some good recipes
Summary: 3 Stars
Really 3 1/2 stars
I'm a newbie to the whole 'make it yourself' hobby, but I already knew a couple of things going in. That's why I was pleased this book didn't have a lot of 'reading material' in the sense that it doesn't go on and on about some things. It has a nice and helpful ingredient section which breaks things down for you and gives you warnings for certain products. She has a good amount of pretty interesting recipes for body balms and such, which I thought was pretty good since I'm a sucker for anything body butter/oil-related. And she has a vanilla infused jojoba oil recipe which is super easy but takes 2 months for the ingredients to infuse (and that's fine because it sounds delicious anyway!) which I'm dying to try since the scent of jojoba isn't terribly appealing to me. There are some odd things here and there that make you go, 'Really? How did THAT make it in there??' for example a lip scuff recipe calls for baking soda and a moistened toothbrush... um...yeah ok? How's that a recipe??
Overall and enjoyable book. I picked this and Julie Gabriel's The Green Beauty Guide and Organic Body Care definitely exceeds Julie's book.
Book Review: i loved this book
Summary: 5 Stars
I was pretty impressed with this book. i think i like it even more than my annie bond book.I currently have this book loaned out to me, but i am going to buy it. I loved all the explanations and the overviews of all the essential oils. It was also very helpful in telling you what concoctions to make to suit your own needs. It answers every question i wouldn't even think to ask. It lets you know what tools are helpful in making these too. It also talks about how to gift all of the recipes, shelf life, how to apply... Some people wrote that they were not happy with it not having vegan alternatives, in my opinion that is a waste of space, since that kind of stuff is changed by your liking. The title does not say vegan anywhere. Also, people noted there was talc and petroleum jelly in some of the recipies. They were defiantly reviewing a different book. Not either of those things are in this book. The only place petroleum is written is with a non written in front of it. In only one recipie i believe. So, now that i've cleared that up. I would defiantly recommend this book. It had so much more in it than i ever expected.Book Review: A beginner, I love the body care recipes, but some issues with the book...
Summary: 3 Stars
I am just starting to make my own body care products and this book was highly recommended. I really wanted to make my own face creams, but there are only a couple of recipes and I was looking for more variety. Also, it is very difficult to look up the recipes. The table of contents lacks a listing of all of the recipes; you have to flip through the book to find what you're looking for. The index in the back isn't much help either. For instance I was looking for a recipe for deodorant. There was no listing in the index and the table of contents listed "Aromatic and Deodorizing Body Powders" under the section for "All-Natural Face and Body Care Recipes" which runs from page 109-294. The only way to find it is by flipping through these pages. It has become an irritant when I'm looking for specific recipes.
On the good side, the book is a great reference for a wide variety of really good recipes. I order all the products I need from Mountain Rose Herbs in Eugene Oregon. I have a learned a lot from the book and am enjoying a tons of skin-health products using essential oils at a much better price.