From Dr. Leslie Baumann, a world-renowned dermatologist, comes a program that's revolutionizing the way people everywhere think about-and shop for-skin care. Now you can identify and buy the products that are right for your true skin type. Answer the Baumann questionnaire inside this book and within minutes you can learn... As everyone knows, all skin is not created equal. But whereas previous books identified only four basic skin types, through her cutting-edge clinical research in Miami Beach, Dr. Leslie Baumann discovered that there are actually sixteen distinctly different skin types-each with unique needs all its own. But caring for your skin doesn't have to be complicated. As Director of Cosmetic Dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami, Dr. Baumann has tested her program on thousands of patients, developing a system that is already transforming dermatology. Now her proven program is available to you. You'll discover: · Your personal skin type profile detailing exactly what will work-and what won't-for your unique complexion · An extensive product guide to name brands suited to every skin type and budget, including cleansers, moisturizers, toners, sun blocks, foundations, and much more · Natural health and dietary advice for beautiful skin · Tips on preventing skin aging and "problem" skin · The latest information on the new world of prescription products, facials, chemical peels, Retin-A, Botox, and collagen injections So take the questionnaire, discover your type, and find the products you need to look like a million bucks without spending a fortune. With this book in hand, you'll save time, money-and something even more valuable: your skin. From the Hardcover edition.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Extremely embarassing to the skin care industry:
I have so much issues with this book I don't even know where to begin. Considering the skin care world basically evolves every 6 months at least (new research, techniques, and studies), the list of references was atrocious - it contained more sources from the early 90's and 80's than from 2005 (1 year before published). My biggest issue (besides from the highly obvious tone of endorsing HORRIBLE products for the skin) is her DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO POP A ZIT!!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? All that "pus" =... more info
Informative:
Haven't read it entirely, but looks informative. No photos. I was only disappointed with that.
Useful Book:
A good book. While the book appears rather fat a lot of the book is taken up with the test and is then mostly divided into sections for each skin type. So there was less information to get from the book than I'd hoped. I did however find the information there was useful and relevant if not as detailed as I had hoped. I liked whenever she suggested products they were in a range of price points. So many books like this recommend a "cheaper product" that starts at something like $50.00 this book does... more info
The Skin Type Solution:
I enjoyed the book and really appreciated the names of actual products to use and their approximate prices. The skin test was a great help too. I am just starting to use the products recommended and have seen some good results. Hope it continues.
