Excerpt from Practical Hand-Book of Toilet Preparations and Their Uses
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a treasure trove of recipes for beauty preparations, gleaned from the author's extensive experience as a druggist. It was a time when the desire for a fair complexion and flawless skin was paramount, but few understood the potential dangers of the concoctions available. The author sought to address this lack of knowledge by providing detailed formulas for making creams, powders, and tonics at home, using ingredients readily available at any apothecary. This book empowers the reader to make informed choices about their beauty regimen, ensuring safety and effectiveness without relying on commercially marketed products that may contain harmful substances. The author highlights the importance of purity and freshness in ingredients, emphasizing the power of simple, science-based formulas to achieve beautiful results. This book is a window into a bygone era of beauty practices, offering a compelling blend of historical context and practical guidance on achieving a radiant complexion, making it a fascinating read for those interested in beauty history and DIY beauty solutions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282626976_0
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282626976
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282626976
Quantity: 15 available