This book has a good layout with a mix of pictures and text. The steps look easy to follow and directions are straight forward. I am excited to try out the recipes!

If you’re looking for a DIY skincare with step by step instructions, look no further. Mountain Rose Herbs Book of Natural Body Care has everything you need, including access to a great source of herbs!

A really beautiful book, with enough explanation and photos to let you follow along.
I took a lot of note and made sure to include the instruction. Some of the product presented, will be
made as gift for my friend and family. I don't know when I will do them but I will.

A very well done book for those wishing to take their natural homemade body care to the next level. Great recipes and helpful information.

I received an ARC from Netgalley

The Rose Herbs Book Natural Body Care offers and varied recipes for homemade body care products, including hair treatments and sheet face masks. The book provides foundational knowledge easy-to-follow recipes, and beautiful photography. Ingredients can be found locally or purchased online from Mountain Rose Herbs. A valuable addition to any personal or public library.

This will have a very niche appeal, but it won't be for a larger audience. It would be a good secondary purchase for libraries where books like this already circulate well.

I love this company and was so excited to read their book! It does not disappoint! Beautiful photos throughout and great information. I want to try everything!

So informative! I loved that the first part of the book is all about the ingredients and how to use them properly. All the recipes are quite easy to make (though some ingredients may be harder to source locally) with easy instructions. The pictures throughout the book are very lovely.

I found this book to be super informative, especially if you want to start making natural and organic products for yourself.
At the beginning it has a chapter dedicated to the "foundational knowledge" and it really does have everything you meed to know before starting, tools and supplies, types of bases for your products and how you can substitute them, how to preserve the products and even conversion tables.
After that, each chapter is dedicated to a category of products: for face, lips, hair and so on, which make everything easy to find.
Another part I loved about this book is the tips: it gives tips about how you can DIY some of the ingredients, what to modify in case you have a different type of hair or skin, how often you should use the product, what to change if you don't like the smell of some oil and many others

I am a newbie when it comes to natural body care but I have been wanting to dabble for some time! I have been wanting to cut back my waste and plastic use and thats what got me initially interested. Though after being enlightened to the ingredients in mass market products and the effects they can have on me and my daughter was the final straw.
I was looking for a beginner friendly book and finding this on Netgalley I took it as a sign to take the plunge.
This was so informative and I felt like it gave me enough knowledge to get started and not make unsafe mistakes. I enjoyed learning about common ingredients and their properties, and how to prepare them safely. There was so many things I didn't know like how some oils need an companion to work in products. The conversion chart was also a big take away from this and will be frequently referring to it.
The recipes were easy to follow and performed in my opinion great. I am looking forward to trying out the after sun spray this summer! I cannot wait to pick up a physical book to have on hand.

The mountain rose herbs book of natural body care - Shawn Donnille

Great little book for making natural herbal remedies and bath and body essentials. With beautiful illustrations and well thought out ideas and detailed recipes there is definitely something for everyone even if you’re new to making your own herbal remedies.

I have sensitive skin and I’m a bit wary of trying out some of these on bare skin, but there are quite a few recipes I have written down from the book as I think I would benefit from them. There are a few tea recipes that I would love to try, can’t wait for those! ☕️ 🫖

The Mountain Rose Herbs Book of Natural Body Care is an encyclopedic herbal with recipes for a wide variety of uses and conditions collected and curated by Shawn Donille. Released 19th Dec 2023 by Hachette on their Timber Press imprint, it's 232 pages and available in hardcover and ebook formats.

The book begins with introductory chapters covering terms and concepts, including the foundational knowledge necessary for making and using the recipes included in the book safely and responsibly. The introductory chapters including the general instructions and introduction represent about 5% of the page content.

The following chapters are presented by self-care area: hair, face, lips, skin, hands & feet, shower & bath, and herbal remedies for simple ailments. Each of the chapters includes specific well written and photographed recipes. The ingredients are varied and specific. The book also includes a metric conversion table and a cross referenced index. The book is not overly photographed, but the photos which are included are well styled, clear, and in color.

It has a very practical/usable vibe. It will become a well used, personalized tome, with clippings and reipes, penciled notes in the margins, falling apart from long use - for those readers who fit within its niche focus. The writing is direct and accessible.

Five stars for those readers who really want to take control and cut out inorganic complex store-bought health and beauty items. It would also make a good choice for public/school library acquisition, for maker's groups, for the homesteader and self sufficiency reader, and for gifting or general reading.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

Starts off with helpful context and information about supplies and ingredients. The recipes themselves seem pretty straightforward, although I haven't tried any yet. I appreciate the instructions for use that accompany some recipes. Really beautiful photographs and nice design as well.

This is a nice book with beautiful illustrations. I have always been fascinated with herbal medicine and this book has some useful herbal remedies for all sorts of ailments and beauty remedies. I'm hoping to try some of these out. Some of the ingredients I have in my kitchen and some are growing in my herb garden. There are some that I do not have but can be ordered from Mountain Rose Herbs and other herbal companies. Thanks for netgalley and the prublisher for providing me a digital copy of this book to read and review.

"The Mountain Rose Herbs Book of Natural Body Care" by Shawn Donnille is a delightful treasure trove for anyone looking to pamper themselves with wholesome, homemade goodness. With 68 simple recipes for health and beauty, this book is a game-changer in the world of self-care.

Donnille's approach is refreshingly down-to-earth, making natural body care accessible to even the most novice DIY enthusiast. The recipes, ranging from soothing lavender bath salts to invigorating citrus body scrubs, are easy to follow and use readily available ingredients. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on the healing properties of herbs and botanicals, turning your beauty routine into a holistic and nourishing experience.

The author's passion for herbal remedies shines through, creating a vibrant tapestry of self-care rituals. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or a curious beginner, this book is a must-have guide to crafting your own potions for radiant skin and a rejuvenated spirit. "The Mountain Rose Herbs Book of Natural Body Care" is a love letter to the healing power of nature, inviting you to embrace a more wholesome approach to self-love.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I thought it was easy to follow and I would 100% use a majority of the recipes for body care found within. I highly recommend! Natural, easy self-care! Now I need to go find this in a bookstore near me!
Thank you to Netgalley and Timber Press for the ARC!

I have long known Mountain Rose Herbs to be a wise presence in the herbal community. Founded by the godmother of herbalism, Rosemary Gladstar, Mountain Rose Herbs has a long standing and strong reputation for quality and deep knowledge of herbs and health.

The Mountain Rose Herbs Book of Natural Body Care is a testament to their knowledge. The recipes are varied and interesting. This is a collection that is just a little different than other similar books on the market. Various hair treatments, makeup remover, and homemade sheet face masks are just a few examples of additions that aren’t normally explored in similar books.

The book begins with a chapter on foundational knowledge. It’s written simply, yet is full of the information needed to be successful with this collection of recipes. The recipes are easy to follow but will be fully effective for their intended use. The photography is beautiful and displays the resulting product accurately.
The ingredients could be found locally, depending on your community. If not, Mountain Rose Herbs has a wonderful online store. Bonus: their website is full of even more information and ideas.

I’ll be adding The Mountain Rose Herbs Book of Natural Body Care to both my personal library and my public library shelves soon.

My sincere thanks to NetGalley, Timber Press, and Mountain Rose Herbs for a digital ARC of this book, in exchange for my honest review.

Natural body care is one of my fave things to learn about and use. This book has given me so many things to look through and think about. The modifications and safety tips were a HUGE selling point for me and I loved seeing them included!!

Impressive as expected.
Mountain Rose is a trusted company who takes time on quality herbs and herbal information. They are my go-to for supplies and herbs. Anyone interested in Natural ingredients will love this book. Very informative, with step by step for beginners and amazing recipes if you happen to be knowledgeable already.

Thank you Timber Press for providing an advanced copy via NetGalley.

A Must Have Book

Shawn Donnille discusses the basic knowledge in dealing with natural body care, along with some needed tools and supplies. He provides a list of some of the handiest receptacles needed, they are:
1. Bottles with dropper tops
2. Bottles with screw caps
3. Bottles with treatment pumps
4. Glass jars
5. Lip balm tubes
6. Roll-top glass bottles
7. Air-tight storage jars

He, also, discusses various herbs and essential oils for hair and skin. Two of the most important things the author discusses in this book are:
1. The Guide to Substituting Ingredients in Body Care Recipes
2. The Guide for Substituting Ingredients in Body Care Recipes

This is by far, one of the best books I've read dealing with natural body care. It is packed with lots of great information and recipes. Highly recommend.