Author: Monisha Bharadwaj
Publisher: Books Today
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 160
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8187478160
Description
Since time immemorial, Indians have striven for and celebrated concept of perfect beauty. Decoration is a part of everyday life and everything, from a length of cloth to the palms of a young bride, becomes a canvas for ornamentation. Traditional Hindu women have been expected to be attractive at all times and the secrets and science of how to make the most of their looks are taught to every young girls. From natural skin polishers and face masks to herbal hair colourants, recipes have been handed down from mother to daughter by generations of women.
This work invites you into this rich and enticing world. Spiced with accounts of legendary beauties from Indian religion, mythology and history, it reveals these precious secrets and regimens-inspiring you to use the wisdom of India’s past to preserve and enhance your looks today.
Packed with tried-and tested recipes for the whole body, this book asserts every woman’s right to be beautiful, naturally, with the minimum of effort. All the recipes are simple to make and easy to apply, using ingredients (including herbs, fruit and pulses) that are widely available.
INDIAN BEAUTY SECRETS is more than a unique beauty book. It is a comprehensive sourcebook which will appeal to, and fascinate, every woman of every age. Exploring issues such as pregnancy, ageing, inner beauty and managing the pressures that confront us all, this book is a must-have for today’s modern woman.
Use the wisdom of India to enhance your looks today
Advice for the whole body and the whole woman
Natural, easy-to-make recipes and age-old secrets
Contents
Introduction
Eyes & Lashes
Face & Neck
Haircare
Mouth & Teeth
Hands & Feet
Hygiene & Perfume
Body Awareness
Pregnancy
Ageing
Inner Beauty
Index
Acknowledgements