Absolute Beauty - by Pratima Raichur & Mariam Cohn (Paperback)

About the Book

Originally published in hardcover in 1997.

Book Synopsis

We all know absolute beauty when we see it--skin that glows with health and an outer bearing that projects inner tranquillity. Yet, despite our every effort and expense, few of us know how to achieve it. In Absolute Beauty, Pratima Raichur, a chemist and internationally recognized expert on Ayurvedic skin care, explains how the external skin tissue is the physical reflection of everything that happens within the body: the way we eat and breathe, as well as the thoughts and emotions that fill our mind and color our spirit. Here, in the first beauty and skin care guide to reveal the secret to lasting radiance through the principles of Ayurveda, Pratima Raichur offers readers:

• a detailed self-test to determine their exact skin type

• customized skin care plans for each skin type

• proven-effective advice for addressing the most troubling skin problems

• essential nutritional information

• instructions for detoxifying the body

From the Back Cover

We all know absolute beauty when we see it-- skin that glows with health and an outer bearing that projects inner tranquillity. Yet, despite our every effort and expense, few of us know how to achieve it. In "Absolute Beauty," Pratima Raichur, a chemist and internationally recognized expert on Ayurvedic skin care, explains how the external skin tissue is the physical reflection of everything that happens within the body: the way we eat and breathe, as well as the thoughts and emotions that fill our mind and color our spirit. Here, in the first beauty and skin care guide to reveal the secret to lasting radiance through the principles of Ayurveda, Pratima Raichur offers readers:

a detailed self-test to determine their exact skin type

customized skin care plans for each skin type

proven-effective advice for addressing the most troubling skin problems

essential nutritional information

instructions for detoxifying the body.

Review Quotes

"Beauty is the harmonious interactive of elements and forces that comprise the human body, human mind, and human spirit. Pratima Raichur's "Absolute Beauty" is an exquisite, elegant, and practical book that will help you achieve both inner and outer beauty." -- Deepak Chopra, author of "The Path to Love" and "The Seven Laws of Success""Pratima Raichur is the most incredible healer, combining science and ancient wisdom. "Absoluet Beauty" offers all readers the key to her healing touch."-- Felicia Milewicx, beauty and health director, "Mademoiselle"