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In the past people believed that plants were good for your health or beauty on the basis of a supposed physiognomic correspondence with a part of the body. Today, many natural products appear as ingredients in the most sophisticated cosmetics, while beauty farms sell treatments with completely natural substances.
But what is the chemical or physical principle at the basis of natural cosmetics? Do grandma advices have a scientific background, or do they only have a magical-symbolical meaning? Is bicarbonate truly helpful with bad breath? Does clay really cure skin? And does beer make hair stronger? Is curcuma any good? And what about camomille, aloe, mint, coffee, tea...?
This book takes the reader on a journey through beauty remedies, to discover what scientific mechanism actually makes them effective. It’s a collection of scientific curiosities, for every beauty and “natural way” fans, who will finally find the rigorous justification to their passion (and will see a few myths unveiled).

Introduction. Green tea. Vinegar. Aloe. Cocoa. Rosemary. Blueberry. Grape. Lemon and other citrus fruits. Avocado. Papaya. And many natural recipies to prepare a cocoa massage, aloe shampoo, creme de vinaigre, avocado after sun, grape skin cream, papaya face pack.

Doriana Rodino, PhD, is the editor of a book written by Elisa Frisaldi, PhD, Valentina Murelli, and Donato Ramani, PhD, three science writers with a background in molecular biology, biotechnology and neuroscience.