This collection of health and beauty hints has been compiled by Mary Rose Quigg as a practical book of advice. The hints cover the care of the body from head to toe, beauty treatments, habit control, guidelines for diet and fitness, a common sense approach to first aid and using medicines and a glossary of beauty terms. Natural products from your kitchen or local store are used in most of the potions. Throughout the book there are delightful poems and proverbs. There is something of interest in this book for all ages as well as very useful guide for daily personal care.