Asian Secrets of Health, Beauty and Relaxation

212 Pages·2001·9.89 MB·English

by  Sophie Benge

The floral bath offered by Mandara Spa at the Chedi in Bali. In this context the flowers symbolize
cleansing; they wash away bad luck. You may recreate a floral bath at home using any fragrant
flower petals.
Asian Secrets
of

Health, Beauty, and Relaxation
By Sophie Benge
Photos by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni
Published by Periplus Editions (Hong Kong) Ltd., with editorial offices at
61 Tai Seng Avenue, #02-12 Singapore 534167
Copyright © 2000 Periplus Editions (Hong Kong) Ltd
Copyright © 2000 Luca Invernizzi Tettoni
ISBN: 978-1-4629-0615-4 (ebook)
The recipes and techniques outlined in Asian Secrets of Health, Beauty,
and Relaxation are intended for cosmetic and relaxation use only and are
not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment by a medical practitioner
Before using any of these recipes, author and publisher recommend
consulting a physician. All the recipes have been tested and are
considered safe, but since some people have more sensitive skin than
others and since the user's actual recipe preparation is beyond the
control of the author or publisher, author and publisher accept no liability
with regard to the use of recipes or techniques contained in this book.
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The Spa at Bali Hyatt mixes its own scrubs that are easy to recreate at home - try this dried
avocado and coconut exfoliating body scrub.
The Spa at Jimbaran, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, is the only tropical spa where
you can take a shower lying down.
contents
8
The Spa at Home
An introduction outlining how
you can recreate the beauty,
atmosphere and natural treatments
offered at a tropical spa in the
comfort of your own home.
28
Asian Health and Beauty Secrets
Body Conscious, 30
Rites of Massage, 54
Mind-Body-Spirit, 68
Face Value, 76
Hair Story, 86
Feet First, 96
106
Asian Spa Cuisine
A Kickstart to the Day 108
Simple Food, 110
A Natural Feast, 112
Tasteful Thai, 114
Dining Light, 116
Liquid Assets, 118
Herbal Tonics, 120
122
Natural Spa Ingredients