Clean Body: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing Yourself
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Clean Zen, clean green! Clean Body follows the successful Clean: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing, by cleaning guru Michael DeJong. As with the first book, this is not merely about washing away the dirt: it embodies a mindset, a philosophy, an alternative to mass consumerism. DeJong draws from Eastern belief systems—especially the element theory in Chinese medicine and Asian cooking—and harmoniously balances five pure essentials in his recipes, using baking soda, lemon, olive oil, salt, and white vinegar as the basis for his all-natural concoctions. Including special, separate sections for men and women, Clean Body has ideas for everything from facial exfoliants and natural aftershave to moisturizers and creams for itchy skin, discolored knees, and smooth feet. EVERY part of the body, from head to toe, is covered.
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Clean Body - Michael DeJong
clean body
the humble art of zen-cleansing yourself
by michael dejong
a joost elffers production
New York / London
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CLEAN BODY
The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing Yourself
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I’m clean because of the support
of those around me.
Acknowledgments
To Mrs. Hoogeveen, my childhood neighbor and babysitter, to my maternal Dutch-born grandma, and to my mom—who all scrubbed me so hard I appeared sunburned even in the winter.
To my barber who, one day, surprisingly shaved my balding head and promised I’d thank him later. Thank you!
To our over-groomed dog, Jack, because he patiently lets me bathe him. Wash, rinse, and repeat. Wash, rinse, and repeat. Wash, rinse, and repeat.
To Joost Elffers because he understands the way I vibrate.
And to my Richard, just so-cause.
Handy Recipe Index
Preface
Introduction
The Ingredients
1. Elbows and Knees
2. Face
3. Feet
4. Hair
5. Hands
6. Mouth
7. Privates
for Her
for Him
8. Scalp
9. Skin
10. Tush
Index
Preface
Okay, I admit it—I’m a clean freak. In fact, I’m proud of it!
I clean stuff, sometimes twice—the dishes, pots, pans, floors, rugs, windows, bedding, our poor dog Jack, and