Friday 20 May 2011

Indian Beauty: Books based on natural skincare recipes and makeup techniques!

BEAUTY SECRETS OF INDIA: FROM AYURVEDIC TECHNIQUES TO EXOTIC ADORNMENTS

Book Description
Indian beauty and author Monisha Bharadwaj was born and raised in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), and with this book she captures idealistic territory with a very personal, easygoing style that includes natural family recipes for the skin. She goes above and beyond by showing Western women how to look and feel vibrant, healthy, and ravishing. Beauty Secrets of India will lead you into a rich and attractive world with an approach that is both friendly and informative.
This book will encourage you to find simple ways to refresh and pamper yourself on a regular basis by blending Ayurvedic techniques with other natural systems. Included in the text are folk sayings, snippets of poetry, and tales of legendary Indian beauties combining a deep sense of India?s ageless knowledge with a modern approach to physical and spiritual beauty.
Review
This book has some wonderful recipes in it ranging from skin cleansers and polishers, to bath oils and teeth whiteners. This isn?t what you would call a traditional ?makeup? book because the information stems from the fact that your ancestors relied on customary herbs and other tropical ingredients to enrich their beauty. The emphasis is on natural beauty and strengthening your body and spirit.
There are some great tips on how to make natural cleansers, but unless you know where to look, some of the ingredients can be difficult to find. I suggest visiting some of the Indian-owned markets in your area if you can?t find a specific product. Monisha does a thorough job of discussing how the weather can affect the condition of your skin, and this is great information that is often ignored by many. If you?re a huge fan of Ayurvedic techniques and natural skin care, this book will serve as a wonderful asset!
ASIAN FACES: THE ESSENTIAL BEAUTY AND MAKEUP GUIDE FOR ASIAN WOMEN

Book Description
Taylor Chang-Babaian is a professional makeup expert who shares her secrets in an asian beauty guide exclusively for all asian women along with influential artist Yoko Ono.
Asian Faces is the first makeup book that specifically focuses on the techniques and styles that enhance skin tones and facial features of Asian women of all ages and cultures including Indian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and many more.
This fully illustrated, step-by-step guide includes advice on:
* Makeup products and tools for your skin tone
* How to emphasize your prominent facial features
* Differences between day and evening makeup
* Creating the illusion of flawless skin

Asian Faces covers costume makeup and popular looks from past decades with a modern edge using more than 100 full-colored photographs and illustrations. It also consists of looks from top American styles stemming from New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Review
This is an excellent makeup guide for Indian beauty because it addresses the issues that are significant to Indian women regarding cosmetic products, texture, product usage, skin care, etc. Taylor uses Asian models of all ethnicities ranging from East Asian to South Asian ancestry to display a variety of makeup techniques. She incorporates tips and tricks for creating looks that involve colorful eyeshadows so you can still maintain a polished look.
She divulges a wealth of information on makeup tools and which colors are best suited for your skin tone. This book even covers past decades and how to apply the prominent looks of that period to the Asian face. I must say that it is very beautifully illustrated, but it doesn?t include color descriptions for the foundation colors used on the models. However, there are descriptions for other makeup products such as lipstick, eyeshadows, and blush.
If you tend to stick with very simple makeup applications, this book will surprise you with significant results. The instructions are very down-to-earth and easy to use. You will find great examples for different facial features, and Taylor provides information on how to emphasize those features. You will find this to be one of the most empowering books you?ve ever purchased! It is truly a must have in achieving the ultimate in Indian Beauty!

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