Sophie Benge Livres

Gorgeously illustrated compendium of many natural Asian stress-relieving therapies, including facials, relaxing baths, scrubs, and healthy food and drink recipes, as well as guide to Asia top spas.

The Tropical Spa catalogs Asia's most luxurious spas with full-color photography and a wide range of stress-busting therapies. The emphasis is on spiritual well-being and natural curatives rather than on modern chemicals and synthetic preparations. Traditional beauty treatments for revitalizing facials; relaxing baths and scrubs; refreshing, healthy tonics and meals; massage oils; blends and techniques; and much more are offered here in an easy-to-follow manner. Many of the spa techniques were handed down from generation to generation. They are all designed to soothe, nurture and calm the body and mind. Practical tips and specific treatments are given to allow the reader to recreate the Asian spa experience at home. Many of the spa techniques were handed down from generation to generation. They are all designed to soothe, nurture and calm the body and mind. Also included are sections on bay treatments, Asia's top spas, and tropical pharmacopoeia.

Unwind with calming spa treatments from across Asia.For centuries, people in Asia have relaxed and beautified themselves with natural therapies derived from plants, herbs, minerals, clays, and flowers.Rather than taking an expensive trip to a professional spa, readers can experience luxurious Asian beauty treatments at home. In Asian Secrets of Health, Beauty, and Relaxation, Sophie Benge, an Asian beauty expert, supplies inexpensive, easy-to-follow recipes for soothing facials, relaxing aromatherapy baths, invigorating body scrubs, healthy food and drink recipes, remedies for specific ailments, and more.All the treatments in Asian Secrets of Health, Beauty, and Relaxation are natural and gentle to the body. Lie back and enjoy the benefits of a spa in your own home.