Recent Arrivals chronicles the books that have made their way onto the Today, I Read… bookshelf. Here’s the latest arrival: The Natural Beauty Book by Anne Akers Johnson

First line: It will come as no surprise to you that natural body care starts on the inside.

Initial thoughts: Because every girl needs a little pampering every now and again, I squealed a little when I checked the mail and saw it.

It’s by no means a long or tedious book (I giggled a few times while skimming the recipes), it’s beautifully designed, and most of the "concoctions" look simple to prepare.

Plus, I love the included spa goodies and can’t wait to give those a try.

I took a couple pictures because, how cool is it that the book matches my bed cover? (Random. Yes, I know.)

Book description:

If you feel good, you look good. It’s a fact.

• Make your own tangerine bath fizz.
• Give yourself a natural manicure and pedicure.
• Trade spa facials with a friend.
• Mix up a rich banana conditioner for your hair.

More than 60 simple recipes tell you how to do all these things (and more) using natural, easy-to-find ingredients from your kitchen cupboard. We even include a complete personal spa kit.

As you read through the book, you’ll find out just how to use each item in the kit. This is everything you get:

• facial loofah
• headband
• nail brush
• nail file
• nail buffer
• pumice stone
• bath infusion bag
• lavender essential oil
• tangerine essential oil

Book Details: 68 pages; Klutz; Pub. September 1, 2009