Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive, and Dark Skin
Author: Jeanine Downi
It's a fact of DNA: If you can trace your roots back to Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, India, Latin America, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, the South Pacific, or any group of Native Americans, your genes react similarly to genes in the darkest skin. And chances are, you may have received confusing advice -- or no advice at all -- about how to care for your skin. Although nearly half the population of the United States shares the hallmarks of skin of color, many dermatologists and beauty consultants routinely prescribe remedies created for Caucasian skin without understanding how sensitive and easily damaged skin of color is. It's no wonder, then, that many women and men of color continually battle skin problems, and it takes a terrible toll on their self-esteem.
Finally, Beautiful Skin of Color unlocks the particular secrets of your skin and provides the answers you've been searching for. Dr. Fran Cook-Bolden and Dr. Jeanine Downie, internationally recognized dermatologists and women of color, and Barbara Nevins Taylor, an award-winning reporter on skin and hair issues, offer clear, specific advice to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, gorgeous complexion.
In a quick-reference, A-to-Z format, using examples drawn from personal and professional experience, Dr. Cook-Bolden and Dr. Downie explain why problems occur, and then prescribe reliable remedies and groundbreaking new procedures specifically created for skin of color.
Throughout this comprehensive guide, the doctors show you how to work with your skin and hair -- and your dermatologist -- to create your own unique skin-management program. A long-overdue and much-needed resource,Beautiful Skin of Color is certain to help you look and feel your best.
Library Journal
Although people of color are estimated to spend $5.1 billion a year on beauty products and services, few books cover how to care for darker skin and hair. Both practicing dermatologists who specialize in skin care for people of color, Downie and Cook-Bolden seek to fill this gap in the literature. Here, with the help of Emmy Award- winning reporter Taylor, they address the cosmetic concerns of men and women of African, Latino, Asian, Native American, Mediterranean, and Indian descent, expounding on the special composition and needs of darker skin. Using an A-to-Z format, the authors cover a wide range of skin conditions and treatments, ranging from acne and vitiligo to chemical peels and liposuction. Provided throughout are tips, hints, and product suggestions. The only thing missing is an appendix of suggested products and the conditions they benefit. Nonetheless, this is a valuable resource that provides much-needed information for people of color. Highly recommended for all consumer health collections and public libraries.-Nicole A. Cooke, Montclair State Univ. Lib., Upper Montclair, NJ Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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The New Beauty Secrets: Your Ultimate Guide to a Flawless Face
Author: Laura Mercier
Laura Mercier's philosophy is simple. A perfect face -- radiant, flawless, and soft -- is the first and most important step in achieving your best possible look. For years Laura has been transforming celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts, and Mariah Carey with her hallmark Flawless Face method. Her signature product line, Laura Mercier Cosmetics, is an international success, and her editorial work frequents the covers of the most chic fashion magazines. Her products are loved by everyone from makeup artists to real women, people who appreciate straightforward products that deliver what they promise. Now, for the tenth anniversary of Laura Mercier Cosmetics, Laura's handing her time-tested tricks over to you. The New Beauty Secrets presents the techniques that she's mastered and honed through an extraordinary life in beauty in a simple, professional manner.
Alongside Laura's easy-to-follow, step-by-step advice you'll find the straight beauty talk that has made her the trusted confidant of so many. Whether she's exploring the pros and cons of plastic surgery, divulging the secrets of perfect lip liner, or sharing her recipe for the most relaxing bath, Laura's warm, expert voice welcomes you into her world -- a world brought to life with personal snapshots, elegant sketches, and glamorous photographs of renowned beauties wearing makeup by Laura. Read along as Sharon Stone, Julianne Moore, and others reveal what makes Laura such a genius. The New Beauty Secrets is the ultimate handbook for every woman who loves makeup and wants to look her best.
In The New Beauty Secrets you will learn how to:
• Streamline your skincareroutine to get the best complexion
• Replicate the Flawless Face Method that Laura uses on her celebrity clients
• Find the eyeshadow hues that best complement your eye color
• Prevent your lipstick from feathering, bleeding, or fading
• Design an eyebrow shape that's perfect for your face
• Indulge in at-home beauty treatments that will help you glow, de-stress, and detox
