Preface 11(2) Introduction 13(1) Publisher's Note 14(2) PART I THE DIRECTIONS Plants & Things and Where to Use Them Externally 16(13) A Cosmetic Glossary of Useful Terms 29(11) Descriptions of Many of the Plants (and Other Things) Useful on the Body 40(95) Special Tables and Lists 135(6) How to Collect, Use, and Store Cosmetic Plants and Equipment 141(4) Where in the World to Buy Your Basic Ingredients, Your Herbs, or If You're Lazy, the Finished Product 145(21) PART II THE RECIPES F is for Face 163(3) Facial Steaming for Perfect Cleansing 166(6) Lotions, Potions and Pores, Creams and Moisturizers 172(12) Herbal Masks and Packs for Every Purpose 184(11) Herbal Astringents, Cosmetic Vinegars, Facial Waters, and Aftershave 195(12) Homemade Soaps for Every Purpose 207(9) Everything above the Collarbones: Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Teeth, Ears, and Throat 216(11) Make-up and Lipsticks 227(6) Special Problems: Acne, Cold Sores, Herpes, Psoriasis, The Pox, Freckles, Pimples, Pustules, Pores, Wrinkles, and Face Peeling 233(20) H is for Hair 251(2) Shampoos 253(13) Conditioning Rinses 266(8) Natural Dyes and Rinses 274(6) Oil Treatments and Conditioning Packs 280(5) Special Problems: Dandruff, Brushing, Tangling. How to Curl, How to Straighten, Electricity, Growth, and Baldness 285(11) B is for Body 295(1) Herbal Baths, the Wonder Cure 296(13) Herbal Powders and Deodorants 309(7) Bath, Body, and Massage Oils 316(18) Aromatherapy---Colognes and Perfumes 334(9) The Hands, Feet, Fingernails, Elbows, Knees, Chest, and Breasts 343(13) Sun Protectants and Sunning Creams 356(5) Specials for the Pregnant Lady 361(3) Special Problems: Fat, Cellulite, Peeling, and Scraping 364(10) PART III THE EXTRA-SPECIAL MAKE-YOUR-BODY-FEEL-GOOD DAY 374(4) PART IV COSMETICS USED IN MAGIC 378(13) A Selected Bibliography 391(4) Index 395