Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive, and Dark Skin [Paperback]

Jeanine Downie (Author), Fran Cook-Bolden (Author), Barbara Nevins Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 14, 2005

Many dermatologists and beauty consultants routinely prescribe remedies created for Caucasian skin without understanding how sensitive and easily damaged skin of colour is. It's no wonder, then, that many women and men of colour continually battle skin problems, and it takes a terrible toll on their self-esteem. Beautiful Skin of Colour unlocks the particular secrets of your skin and provides the answers you've been searching for. Written by internationally recognized dermatologists and women of colour together with Barbara Nevins Taylor, an award-winning reporter on skin and hair issues they offer clear, specific advice to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, gorgeous complexion. In a quick-reference, A-to-Z format, using examples drawn from personal and professional experience, the doctors explain why problems occur, and then prescribe reliable remedies and groundbreaking new procedures specifically created for skin of colour. Throughout this comprehensive guide, the doctors show you how to work with your skin and hair - and your dermatologist - to create your own unique skin-management program. A long-overdue and much-needed resource, Beautiful Skin of Colour is certain to help you look and feel your best.

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About the Author

Dr. Jeanine Downie, M.D., is director of Image Dermatology in Montclair, New Jersey. In addition to travelling across the U.S. and in Europe and Asia as a leading lecturer on skin of colour, she has appeared in InStyle, Cosmopolitan and other publications. Dr. Fran Cook-Bolden, M.D., is a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Columbia University and is an internationally recognized pioneer on the use of lasers in ethnic skin and provides cutting-edge research advice to the health and beauty industry

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (June 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060521554
• ISBN-13: 978-0060521554
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #537,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Skin Deep, October 8, 2004

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive, and Dark Skin (Hardcover)

BEAUTIFUL SKIN OF COLOR is a very informative, well written book, essentially geared toward individuals with darker hued complexions, ranging from olive to very dark skin. Written in clear understandable language, this book is crammed with obviously well researched information, targeting a wide range of skin and hair related issues such as acne, eczema, hair loss, facial hairs, and vitiligo.

The book gives the warning signs of the different skin problems, the authors' theoretical reasoning behind the problem, and gives detailed descriptions of various traditional home and over the counter remedies. It also describes aggressive medical interventions available, as warranted by the severity of the problem.

BEAUTIFUL SKIN OF COLOR is a comprehensive guide to daily skin care, which pretty much explores every conceivable product, procedure and new technology available in the dermatological industry for beautifying skin of color.
It is the perfect resource for everyone concerned with having healthy, beautiful looking skin and is a perfect addition to any reader's library.

Reviewed by Autumn
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference For Ethnic Skin, March 15, 2006

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B. Smith (Oceanside, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive, and Dark Skin (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource for learning about skin of color. It provides detailed information for almost any skin condition i.e. causes of skin disorders, remedies, length of expected results, product names for over-the-counter and prescription medicine, average cost of cosmetic procedures and side effects. As an African-American, I was amazed to learn facts about the specifics of my skin, like, laser skin resurfacing treatment is not recommended for keloid-proned skin and microdermabrasion is a gentler and safer treatment because layers of the skin are not rubbed off and no anesthetic is needed. Because the skin is gently "blasted" with particles during microdermabrasion, it can help fade dark marks with the use of hydroquinone products because this agent can seep deeper into the skin after dead skin has been removed. Included in this book is basic information that we all should know, especially about drinking plenty of water to hydrate the skin and using a humidifier to add moisture to the air. However, after reading this book, I was better informed about various skin conditions and how to treat my skin. The book contains information regarding acne, dry skin, botox, chemical peels, wrinkle fillers, cysts, dark circles, facial hair, sun protection (which is highly suggested throughout the book), stretch marks, hair loss, moles, laser treatments and tons of other skin conditions. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone searching for facts regarding delicate skin of color.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than what I expected, October 8, 2010

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Sean - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive, and Dark Skin (Hardcover)

Book was in great condition: clean, dust cover in good repair, not faded or damaged in any way. Delivery was timely, way sooner than expected.

And as for the book itself: Invaluable material for anyone interested in getting more knowledgeable about skin of color and how it should be treated. A great starter book for getting oriented to the difference in the range of skin types represented by the Fitzpatrick Scale. For the consumer, I think this book will give them more information on how to make better choices for thier skin health. For the professional, I think it will help them get thier head wrapped around this topic in some majorly meaningful ways. Just enough technical information for guidance, just enough layman's terms to make it relatable to every day people.