The Complete Idiot's Guide to Better Skin (Paperback)

~ (Author), Angela Jensen (Author)
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Product Description

From diet to peels—a complete picture.

A skin-care expert and a medical writer provide readers with a lifelong plan for good skin. With advice for everyone from teens to seniors, they cover such topics as the importance of diet, exercise, and water intake; which "cosmeceuticals" and pharmaceuticals really work; and treatments for problems such as aging, sun damage, acne, pregnancy masks, menopause, rosacea, and more.

• 17 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from acne
• Botox injections are up 553% since 1992—the third most popular plastic surgery procedure in 2001 after breast augmentation and liposuction
• Full skin care regimen and treatment options for all types of skin—for both women and men.

About the Author

Lucy Beale is a wellness coach and speaker on body, mind, and wellness. Her books include The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Weight Loss, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Low-Carb Meals, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals.

Angela Jensen is a dedicated skin care technician who owns and operates Vescent Whole Beauty Studio in Denver Colorado. She holds a degree in women’s health and wellness and certification in fitness and nutrition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (December 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592572863
• ISBN-13: 978-1592572861
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #528,921 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable but light weight, January 22, 2007

By	R. Thompson (New Zealand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book hoping to learn more about skin; have a greater understanding of how the skin works etc. The book does go into all this but I found that most topics were breezed over ie light and interesting but nothing of great substance. The areas of the book I enjoyed the most were the information on various proceedures you could get at salons for instance what the names of facials offered mean and what you could expect from them. I don't regret buying this book but I would recommend it for thoses who really have no or very little knowledge of their skin, skin type and problems.