Beautiful Skin : Every Woman's Guide To Looking Her Best At Any Age (Paperback)

by David E. Bank M.D. (Author), Estelle Sobel (Author) "DO YOU WONDER WHAT SHAPE YOUR SKIN IS IN?..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"Dr. Bank is without question one of the most personable, knowledgeable, reliable dermatologists I have had the privilege of working with. He also has a gift for articulating that information in a manner that is easily understandable and interesting."-Suzanne Murray, Beauty Editor, Fitness

Product Description
In this fascinating and informative book, you'll learn everything you need to know about caring for your skin, including: * How to fight acne, wrinkles, sun damage, rosacea, and more...* What to do about broken blood vessels, stretch marks, spider veins, unwanted hair...* The truth about vitamin C, AHAs, collagen, facial peels, laser treatments, liposuction, face lifts...* How cosmetic dentistry can help the whole picture * Plus individual programmes for every type of skin

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; 1 edition (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580623255
• ISBN-13: 978-1580623254
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #858,754 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All about skin, December 20, 2000

By A Customer

I liked this book so much I went to visit Dr. Banks. I found this book very informative. It has advice on skin care for every type of skin.It also has information on chemical peels, micro demabration, plastic surgery,and more. He does not sell his own products, so he gives examples of over the counter products you can buy. He also gives advice on prescription products you can ask your own dematologist about. All in all I found this book to be a great source of information that I return to often.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK book, but be careful with some of the information, September 17, 2004

By	Makeup Junkie "I" (NJ) - See all my reviews

It is an OK book although some of the information is a little conflicting. For example - for acne prone sking Dr. Bank recommends "Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash" several times. The second ingredient in this cleanser is Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfate which Dr. Bank lists as one of the worst cleansing ingredients. Why recommend a cleanser that contains one of the worst cleansing ingredients?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, May 2, 2003

By A Customer

Being a sufferer of chronic skin problems, I have read a lot of literature (both medical and other) on the subject of skin care, and I must say that I was quite pleased with this book. It is detailed, very straightforward and can be understood by those who know little to nothing about dermatology. It offers several methods for treating each skin condition and explores the benefits and drawbacks of each method. It also offers solid advice without resorting to any of the touchy-feely "love yourself and it will show on the outside" nonsense often found in beauty magazines. I was particularly impressed with the fact that, in addition to addressing purely cosmetic issues, Banks delves into important health concerns, such as avoidance of sun exposure, skin cancer and the differences between healthy and unhealthy skin growths.

My only complaint-and it is a minor one-is that the brief section on hair care does not completely apply to all hair types. To properly care for curly hair, the book to read is "Curly Girl" by Lorraine Massey.