--- product_id: 12550177 title: "Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty (Process Self-reliance Series)" price: "¥5935" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/12550177-power-of-the-seed-your-guide-to-oils-for-health store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty (Process Self-reliance Series) **Price:** ¥5935 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty (Process Self-reliance Series) - **How much does it cost?** ¥5935 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/12550177-power-of-the-seed-your-guide-to-oils-for-health) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A practical guide to natural beauty and skin care using plant-based oils—from everyday staples to rare botanicals. Power of the Seed by Susan M. Parker is a hands-on guide to working with fixed plant oils for skin care, cosmetics, and massage. Drawing on botanical knowledge and practical formulation experience, Parker explains how oils function in topical preparations and how they can be combined to create simple, effective personal-care products at home. Covering more than ninety common and lesser-known oils, the book details their sources, properties, and traditional uses, offering readers a clear foundation for experimenting with their own blends. Designed as part of Process Media’s Self-Reliance Series, the book emphasizes accessible, do-it-yourself techniques and straightforward reference information. Readers will find guidance on selecting oils for different skin types, blending for fragrance and texture, and building basic formulations for lotions, salves, and massage oils. Parker, founder of the skincare company Solum & Herbe, brings professional insight into the practical use of botanical oils while maintaining an approachable, instructional tone. Combining reference material with step-by-step recipes, Power of the Seed serves as both an introduction to plant-based cosmetic formulation and a reference for readers interested in natural personal-care practices. It will appeal to those exploring DIY skincare, herbalism, aromatherapy, and small-scale cosmetic crafting. Review: Incredible book - This book is carefully and thoughtfully presented. If you work with plants, oils and skincare this is a must have for your bookshelf. Susan Parker describes, in chemical and layman's detail, oils that you know and oils you may never have heard of but now you will want to use. I am beyond impressed with the depth of her knowledge and I am so grateful that she wrote this incredible book. I am usually a stickler for an index (referring to an earlier review) but for this book there really is no need as it is all alphabetical. The actual book is the perfect size and the paper and cover are solid! Review: This is an oldy but goody. - I haven't found a better or more thorough book focused on carrier oils. I have purchased at least three copies of Susan's book since I have lost many from moving so often. The information is too useful and valuable not to buy replacement copies. I always buy the print version because I don't want to my computer or ipad connected to me like an umbilical cord. And because I like to take notes! You probably won't regret buying both. Follow Susan M Parker online for excellent teachings and interactions. I really really look forward to her new edition of Power of the Seed. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,044,142 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #47 in Candle Making (Books) #97 in Soap Making (Books) #635 in Grooming & Style | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 376 Reviews | ## Images ![Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty (Process Self-reliance Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pSTN-O-wL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible book *by R***K on October 13, 2020* This book is carefully and thoughtfully presented. If you work with plants, oils and skincare this is a must have for your bookshelf. Susan Parker describes, in chemical and layman's detail, oils that you know and oils you may never have heard of but now you will want to use. I am beyond impressed with the depth of her knowledge and I am so grateful that she wrote this incredible book. I am usually a stickler for an index (referring to an earlier review) but for this book there really is no need as it is all alphabetical. The actual book is the perfect size and the paper and cover are solid! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is an oldy but goody. *by A***Q on January 3, 2023* I haven't found a better or more thorough book focused on carrier oils. I have purchased at least three copies of Susan's book since I have lost many from moving so often. The information is too useful and valuable not to buy replacement copies. I always buy the print version because I don't want to my computer or ipad connected to me like an umbilical cord. And because I like to take notes! You probably won't regret buying both. Follow Susan M Parker online for excellent teachings and interactions. I really really look forward to her new edition of Power of the Seed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the new skin care blending bible in my collection. *by N***N on September 16, 2016* The Power of the Seed is an incredible reference book! It has so much information, and detail about so many different oils I never would have thought to use as a carrier or a base oil. It is great for beginners, to experienced aromatherapists, and massage therapists. I absolutely love how it is organized, and how oils can be found by use, application, fatty acid composition, sap values, botanical family, etc! It really a great reference for anyone who is looking to make their own skincare products. Certainly a unique guide! I've been working with essential oils, making blends for years, and upon discovering this book, it has taken my blending practice to an entirely different level. 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