Babushka’s Beauty Secrets: Old World Tips for a Glamorous New You | A

Who doesn't love being pampered and saving money at the same time? The beauty industry is a billion-dollar recession-proof sector that Raisa Ruder and Susan Campos are shaking up with their inexpensive, at-home beauty treatments.

Babushka's Beauty Secrets: Old World Tips for a Glamorous New Youby aesthetician Raisa Ruder and journalist Susan Campos is a well-concocted little handbook on natural at-home beauty treatments.

The book starts off with an introduction to Ruder's childhood in Ukraine where she learned how to make all kinds of beauty items from her babushka (grandmother) and her mother. It's evident from her description that her babushka was a fiery and well-respected woman who understood that every woman is beautiful and does not need to spend hundreds to look her best.

Ruder shares the philosophy of her grandmother but has taken the family business from their small house in Ukraine to Hollywood. One point that Ruder carried over from her babushka is that nothing in the kitchen should be wasted. Her recipes are all-natural and use everyday household items like mayonnaise, eggshells, avocados, bananas and yogurt. You could theoretically eat all of the various mixtures such as Banish Bags, though it might not be the best idea.

For some recipes she even includes a price point so that readers can understand how much they are saving in comparison to actually going out and paying for these treatments. Babushka's Mayonnaise Mask only costs $2, whereas a deep hair conditioning treatment can cost $90 if you go to a salon.

Ruder breaks it down to finding recipes that target specific body parts, like her Pimple Potion or The 10-Minute Manicure. One of the most amusing and interesting parts of the book was the list of 10 uses for vodka, other than drinking.

Ruder has some helpful beauty advice and her long list of celebrity clientele is certainly a testament to her capabilities. Give Babushka's recipes a chance before a date or a big event and you will certainly have your true beauty shining through.