Bath Bombs

by Elaine Stavert

Published 15 January 2009
Either as treats for yourself or gifts for loved ones, here are 30 sensuous delights to make, using sophisticated scents and aromatic herbs to suit your mood or even help with ailments. Using natural products and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have fun making them and that will make the fizz all the more special when you slip into a bath for a long soak at the end of a busy day. This title includes basic techniques and recipes, info on moulds, advice on health and mood benefits of a wide range of ingredients from healing herbs, salts and minerals to luxurious moisturizing oils and shea butter.

Beauty Masks & Scrubs

by Elaine Stavert

Published 23 December 2010
This book is the latest in the popular "Cozy" series that offers 30 unique recipes for luxurious scrubs and masks. It includes clear step-by-step instructions, an informative list of the basic ingredients and their uses and aromatherapy benefits of essential oils. The UK author, Elaine Stavert also gives advice on health and safety and how to improve complexion. This new book, "Beauty Masks & Scrubs" joins the others in the "Cozy" series, presenting 30 unique recipes which can easily be adapted for different skin types and personal preferences. With easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful colour photographs, the process is simple and enjoyable. Readers are shown how to blend sophisticated scents and aromatic herbs with essential oils to create cleansing, toning scrubs and rejuvenating facial masks. With a directory of essential oils, beneficial ingredients and tips on colour and fragrances, this book fully equips readers to try their hand at aromatherapy.