Beauty Unbottled: Timeless Ayurvedic Rituals & Recipes
Ever wondered if saffron could shield your skin from the sun? Or whether hemp might quieten inflamed, spotty complexions? Madder root's surprising power against uneven tone? This practical handbook reveals how your kitchen cupboards hold the secrets to radiant skin and lustrous hair. Transform everyday botanicals into potent treatments for thinning hair, stubborn frizz, flaking scalps and greying strands using time-tested Ayurvedic knowledge. Blend neem, tulsi, jasmine and sandalwood (revered for centuries in ancient texts) into bespoke face masks, rich moisturisers, concentrated serums and cleansing shampoos. Discover what Ayurveda truly offers beyond the wellness clichés, alongside accessible recipes you can prepare at home, with plant-based variations included. You'll also learn to scrutinise product packaging with confidence, nourish your body through thoughtful eating habits, and select ingredients that genuinely work without compromising your wellbeing or the environment. Khosa, who established the celebrated Purearth skincare line, draws on her formidable background in both traditional Ayurvedic practice and modern cosmetic chemistry. This guide separates fact from fiction in beauty culture, anchoring every claim in rigorous science and classical Ayurvedic scholarship. It's an invitation to embrace the skin you've got, grounded in authentic tradition.
- Author: Kavita Khosa
- Publisher: Penguin eBury Press
- Genre: Cooking & Culinary Arts
- ISBN: 978-0143455103
- Pages: 336 pages