Reader's Digest Guide to Skin Care: Professional Secrets and Natural Treatments for Glowing, Youthful Skin

by Susan Taylor, Victoria Barbosa M.D. MPH MBA

Your skin can reveal a lot about your general well-being, and your outside appearance often reflects what's going on inside. Reader's Digest Guide to Skin Care shows you how to nourish your skin, from eating your greens and drinking water to moisturizing and protecting yourself against the harmful rays of the sun. With chapters that range from "Your Skin and Your Health" to "Beauty and Skincare," you'll find:

How the skin works: From body temperature regulation to its role as a barrier against injury and infection
Skin types: Discover which category you fall into with a thorough description of the different skin types-oily, combination/normal, sensitive, dry, and aging/sun-damaged
Which skin signs point to inner health problems: Including iron deficiency, insufficient sleep, liver problems, vitamin and mineral deficiency, heart problems, kidney problems, nasal congestion and fluid retention
Beauty and skincare: Learn about all the latest advancements in maintaining youthful skin, including anti-aging treatments and cosmetic procedures, such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and Botox/Reloxin
Skin conditions and treatments for acne and rosacea, dry skin, eczema, dermatitis, calluses, corns and athlete's foot, dark circles and puffiness, seborrhea, and pigmentation problems Skin cancer prevention, identification, risks, and prognoses

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 18, 2010

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