Herbal Beauty for Healthy Living is the third book in Spearhead’s Healthy Living series, authored by Margaret Roberts. It follows on the hugely successful Tissue Salts for Healthy Living and Pregnancy and Child Care for Healthy Living.

With the high cost of living today, expensive cosmetics and beauty products have become a luxury that not many of us can afford. Apart from that, these products often contain chemicals and preservatives that may supposedly be good for our bodies and our complexions, but can be quite harmful to the fragile natural environment.

One of the most appealing things about these natural products and recipes are that, apart from being just as effective as overpriced cosmetics, most of them are inexpensive. You will find that most of the ingredients are already in your kitchen cupboard or garden. Those that you don’t have in your home already, are easily obtainable everywhere from nurseries, supermarkets, pharmacies and health stores.

The book is filled with useful, practical, easy-to-prepare recipes. For a healthy, glowing complexion there are recipes for cleansers, toners, moisturisers, and wrinkle creams. The recipes and advice cover all skin types and are suitable for women and men of all ages.

For he body there are wonderful recipes for dry and cracked hands and feet and nails, sun protection creams and lotions, but also bath oils, foam baths, herb satches and soaps for a luxurious bath or a refreshing shower.Finally there is a complete A-Z of herbs and their cosmetic uses, covering every herb from aloe to watercress.

Margaret Roberts has created a fascinating career in the world of health and gardening. She is dedicated to all things natural that can uplift, heal and inspire, whether it is the creating of gardens, teaching about the wonders of herbs, or propagating a vast array of medicinal and nutritional plants at her Herbal Centre. She is the author of several books and numerous articles on herbs, health and gardening.