Review: Definitely one for my library
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 23, 2013
This is a good book for those wanting to expand their knowledge of making your own cosmetics. Novices to the topic will want to supplement with other books on the topic. The author begins with Essential Oils and explains their use and effects, then moves to lotions and balms. This is where the novice may need to supplement a little, drawing on instructions from other books on lotion making. Those who are experienced at making lotions will have no trouble understanding and following the instructions.The section on cleansers and toners is a little thin. There was only one recipe for a cleanser and one for a scrub. And, granted, there isn't much to making toners, but a little variety in this section would have been helpful.There were also some formatting problems--half empty pages and one picture that blocked part of the text. While it makes the book look less professional, these problems don't detract from the usefulness of the book.I would definitely recommend this book with the caveat that newcomers to the craft may find it lacking a bit. [...]