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Looking Good at Any Age : A Woman Dermatologist Talks to Women About What to Expect, What to Accept, What Can Be Changed

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Just read an excellent book "Looking Good at Any Age" by Dr. Newburger..it really debunks the hype around the so called miracle beauty products and tells the truth about what skin and beauty products can really achieve against aging.It's easy to read in a case history format and helpful both to teenagers and seniors, a must read for aging baby boomers.

It was a pleasure to find a book about looking good that was not only an easy, enjoyable read, but which was full of scientifically accurate information about the skin and skin products. Dr Newburger's compassionate approach to her patients is reflected in the lively case histories. The book's emphasis on what changes are normal with ageing, and how to look your best regardless of your age, is practical and down to earth. With the market flooded with miracle products for ageing baby boomers, it is a pleasure to have an accurate guide to what really works and why. As a physician, I have frequently found myself recommending this book to my patients.

This book is a very credible and readable book. Dr. Newburger does not talk down nor preach (except perhaps to use sun screen!). I would highly recommend it.

She has provided a book that is useful for women of many ages who want their skin to look its best. This doesn't mean one has to have cosmetic surgery or collagen (although these options are discussed in a very interesting way); rather Dr. Newburger talks about what spcecific beauty products work (naming names), what consumers should look for on lables, etc.

One also gets information about the psychological -- when is caring TOO much about your looks unhealthy. And the book has vey useful information regarding real skin problems of a medical nature.

I for one am passing on the collagen, but I got my cucumber pads for my eyes.

For the first time, here is a book that is informative as well as entertaining - illustrated with great stories about real people, their beauty and their blemishes. The author cuts through "beauty care hype" and tells you what really helps aging skin. My only regret is that Dr. Newburger didn't write this book years ago!

I purchased this book hoping that this would contain basic skin care info, and additional info regarding various skin treatments. I found the info on the light side, and the philosophy that we all have inner beauty not something I wanted. I bought this specifically to find information on skin peels, and PSR. I did not find this information adequate enough go make a solid judgement with. Go to your public library for this one.

Dr. Newburger has written a superb book which explains what is happening to us as we age. Ideally, we age with grace. However, Dr. Newburger teahes us the tricks that were formerlly unavailable to us as laymen. I fully intend to follow the regimen recommended for my age and skin type. If only I could keep her in my house to consult as each wrinkle and spot appear. The lucky ones can be her patients. Next best, is to buy the book.

This book provides an insightful review of skin disorders with a particular emphasis on aging and cosmetic dermatology. The connection between one's skin and psychological well-being is illustrated nicely in some of Dr. Newburger's patient vignettes. Some people may dismiss cosmetic dermatology as unimportant compared to other areas of medicine, but this book made me realize the profound impact skin disorders and even natural aging can have on some women.

The most useful part of Dr. Newburger's book was her "Top 50 Products": a review of products incuding AHA's, retinoic acids, moisturizers, sun screens, etc. that she found to be particularly effective. Also helpful was her description of her OWN nightly and morning routines - it gave me a better sense of the mix-and-match possibilities in OTC preparations.

The book contains good information; unfortunately, the "case histories" she provides, while meant as "object lessons" to the reader on the value of one's inner self over exterior beauty, get pretty tedious after a while. After all, Dr. N. is a high-priced skin specialist in Scarscale. Not everyone will relate to the woeful tales of these pampered beauties obsessed over pore size and, frankly, the repetition of the theme she harped on in these episodes was boring.

I read this book just before a session wirh my dermatologist and it helped focus our discussion tremendously. I knew specific questions to ask, knew specific brand names and their potential side effects. Also it was most helpful to finally have a list of brand name cosmetics, soaps and creams that the good doctor uses and recommends...not as a paid spokesperson but as a skin specialist and consumer. A great reference guide for any woman, any age.

I loved this book - it's easy to read, informative, and insightful. I learned lots of inexpensive and practical tips.