"Monisha's book-with its luscious recipes for face packs, foot creams, scrubs and pick-me-ups-is a bible of exotic pampering." (Daily Express)With the increasing global interest in Bollywood, Indian beauty is now celebrated universally. India's Beauty Secrets provides not only a fascinating insight into India's beauty culture and history, with a focus on both inner and external beauty, but also reveals potions and regimens for the body, Ayurvedic concepts of healthy eating, and practical and affirming guidelines for inner peace. From recipes for every part of the body such as natural skin polishers and herbal hair colorants-all using widely available natural ingredients-to advice on dealing with stress and aging, this book explores every aspect of being a whole and beautiful woman.