Women today become extremely conscious of their looks, appearance and presentation as these attributes impart them a definite edge in bettering their career opportunities, success in higher educational admission and in raising social status. Admittedly every woman may not have the stunning features of Aishwarya Rai or Cleopatra but she does carry a natural inclination to look attractive appealing and dignified. While those lucky to be born beautiful can enhance their appeal others can equip themselves with the vast treasure of knowledge this book succinctly provides. #v&spublishers

Parvesh Handa has the honour to write the first book on herbal beauty care published in India in 1982. Ms. Handa is a famous cosmetologist. She is an internationally known figure in the field of indigenous cosmetics made with herbs and roots. She is a regular contributor to 'beauty columns' in many reputed magazines and national newspapers. She is author of about 10 books on various subjects on women including three Encyclopedias on beauty and health. She was Editor of a lifestyle magazine published from New Delhi for several years and was associated with national English daily as News/Feature correspondent. She has worked with reputed cosmetics manufacturing companies as their Product Development Manager and Senior Consultant for several years. She is presently running her own cosmetics manufacturing unit in the country.