As someone who loves DIY spa days, this book felt like stumbling upon a treasure chest. The 53 recipes? Absolutely legit—no fluff, just straightforward steps using ingredients I either already had or could grab easily. My first attempt was the lavender oat bath salts, and wow, my skin felt like silk afterward.

What surprised me was how beginner-friendly it is. No confusing jargon—just clear instructions like 'mix X with Y until it looks like wet sand.' I made peppermint bath bombs for friends last Christmas (yes, they fizzed perfectly!) and got rave reviews. Pro tip: coconut oil makes everything smell heavenly.

That said, I get why some wanted more personal anecdotes. When testing the citrus bubble bath recipe, I kept wondering if others felt that same instant mood lift from the bergamot scent. Would’ve loved more 'this combo made me feel ___' insights.

The table of contents page numbering glitch? Annoying but not deal-breaking. Just dog-ear your faves—mine are now stained with cocoa butter fingerprints (a happy accident). If you’re into gifting handmade pampering goods or just hate chemical-laden store products, this book’s worth its weight in Epsom salts.