Since time immemorial, Indians have striven for and celebrated a concept of perfect beauty. Decoration is a part of everyday life and everything, from a length of cloth to the palms of a young bride, becomes a canvas for ornamentation. Traditional Hindu women have been expected to be attractive at all times and the secrets and science of how to make the most of their looks are taught to every young girl. From natural skin polishers and facemasks to herbal hair colourants, recipes have been handed down from mother to daughter by generations of women.

'Indian beauty secrets' invites you into this rich and enticing world. Spiced with accounts of legendary beauties from Indian religion, mythology and history, it reveals these precious secrets and regimens - inspiring you to use the wisdom of India's past to preserve and enhance your looks today.

Packed with tried-and-tested recipes for the whole body, this book asserts every woman's right to be beautiful, naturally, with the minimum effort. All the recipes are simple to make and easy to apply, using ingredients (including herbs, fruits and pulses) that are widely available.

Indian beauty secrets is more than a unique beauty book. It is a comprehensive sourcebook that will appeal to all, and fascinate, every woman of every age. Exploring issues such as pregnancy, ageing, inner beauty and managing the pressures that confront us all, this book is a must-have for today's modern woman.

ABOUT MONISHA BHARADWAJ

Monisha Bharadwaj was born and raised in Bombay where she is now and acclaimed author and television producer. She is also a trained Indian classical dancer and has performed Internationally. Monisha has completed a professional beauty course with Shahnaz Hussain , India's leading herbal beauty expert. She now lives between London and Bombay with her husband, a renowned actor, director and producer. Her unparalleled knowledge if Indian lifestyle and culture imbues her writing with the essence of India

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