This book is over 300 pages, and contains over 500 recipes for cold process soap, different types of cosmetics and scent blends. The recipes come from Marie Gale"s extensive collection of antique and vintage soap and cosmetic books, dating back to the early 1700s as well as research on more recent recipes. Also included in the book you"ll find an historical overview of cosmetics and soap, general explanations of how to make each of the different types of products, measurement conversion charts, directions for increasing or decreasing batch size, a glossary of ingredients (including alternative replacements), and a list of suppliers. The book is designed so you can either use the recipes as-is, or (because there are many recipes in each category) use the recipes as a starting point for developing your own unique formulations.