If you beautiful skin, this book has lots of great tips
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Beautiful skin...everyone wants it, but it the struggle is real for many. Instead of spending tons of time and money on useless and probably unsafe beauty products, read this book! It has lots of great information on how to get beautiful skin in a healthy way. Crystal covers safe, natural ingredients to use on your skin and even recipes for making your own products at home. She also covers what we need on the inside - food and supplements to get the nutrients necessary for beautiful skin. If you have acne, rosacea or other skin issues, she covers specific needs for these as well.
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A friend at work told me about this book,  get it!  She is very knowledgeable on this subject.  I have made notes and highlighted a good portion of the book.  I love all things skin care and make-up and consider myself pretty  knowledgeable as well.  I was happy to learn that I was doing a lot of things already that she had recommended.  Great book!
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This is a well written book about taking care of your skin without having to sacrifice your wallet. It takes out the harsh chemicals and the high dollar signs. With recipes focusing on things easily found in your kitchen or local grocery store, and nearly all easily made for under 10$, this is something everyone who loves their skin should own. It's not just the recipes either. There are tips, tricks, science and facts. With my home state's new law passed, store bought exfoliators using microbeads are banned. It's just one more reason to go natural!
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I got this book from the library and I am so impressed with it, I am buying it.  I have a problem skin type that has several issues.  I am under the care of a doctor for it, but find this book to be an excellent resource. And many of the product recommendations are things my doctor has prescribed, so I know this book gives good advice. Dermatologists are very busy these days and just don't have the time to sit with patients and walk them through every possible lifestyle change that could help with their conditions.  Even if you decide not to buy any of the products, you can still benefit from the lifestyle recommendations.  For example, Dr. B. recommends people with my skin type do everything possible to keep the skin from becoming overheated.  She's right!  I was having trouble with breakouts after months of no problems despite following my treatments to the letter.  But after reading the book, I realized the water I was washing with was too hot, I was scrubbing too much and I had the heat up too high.  I have changed these things and I am seeing an improvment.  I truly believe if I continue to follow the recommendations in this book I will be able to maintain the clear skin my prescriptions are intended to help me get.
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This is a great book.... a very smart book.  It's not just another book written by a beautiful woman saying "If you want to be beautiful, do this...."  Eva is beautiful, but for her book, she pulls from a variety of sources.  Some of it is knowledge acquired from education, working and owning salons, etc., but a lot of it is from talking to and getting to know a variety of women, (and men), and pulling from their personal experiences.  She also gives the reader great insight as to how she got here, and what her journey has been leading up to this point.

What I got out of it was that every woman is different.  Every woman has a picture of what the best of her looks like, but she may not necessarily know how to get there.  This book will help you get there!

From hair to cosmetics, to even fashion, this book covers a lot of ground.  Eva explains various techniques and terminologies that will help you know, discuss and convey to your stylist what exactly you want from your hair, all the way to writing about the sheen and use of mineral foundation.

It is written in a clear and concise manner without being insulting to the intelligence of the reader.  Not only does it describe how to do something to achieve desired results, but also explains why something works and why sometimes it doesn't!

There is something for everyone here.  I highly recommend!
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Every woman wants to know how to improve her skin in a way she can afford and this is the book that'll show you how. Did you know honey removes dead skin cells? I didn't, but I do now. Full of healthy scrubs to soften and smooth your skin, you'll want to grab this one, especially useful during cold weather that dries out the skin or hot summer after hours in the sun. Get yours today! Well-written and easy to understand. This book is like a recipes or a cookbook for the skin.
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Margaret Ross offers information about the various skin types in her introductory remarks to this book, but quickly adds that this book is specifically for `those who are suffering from the bad side of acne, a result of having oily skin.' She offers a quick test (using an oil blotting sheet) that involves washing your face with water, then placing the blotting sheets over the various parts of your face for an hour, remove, and see if the paper shows oil (if it does you have oily skin) - simple but accurate.

Ross then explains the physiology of oily skin, the origin of acne, the causes behind oily skin (genetic, increased hormone levels at puberty, and lifestyle - stress, oral contraceptives, etc). Because you cannot stop your skin from making oil, Ross then takes the rest of the book to explain how to cope with this condition: use simple hypoallergenic white soap, exfoliate once a week, for acne use salicylic acid or peroxide, drink 8 large glasses of water a day, take Vitamin C and Iron supplements, etc. Should you develop more severe skin problems she recommends consulting a Dermatologist and lists the various solutions and treatments you can expect to receive (including laser and light therapy).

Keeping her daily maintenance routine basic and realistic, she takes the reader through the steps of cleansing and exfoliating (including which products are safe and best), moisturizing and protection from the sun, anti-acne maintenance, and altering lifestyle to support good skin health. A chapter is devoted to using makeup for oily skin including how to care for the face once makeup is on!
This is a very sound, well-considered book that should serve as an adjunct to personal hygiene and better skin health. Grady Harp, December 13
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After reading this book almost from cover-to-cover and being on the Dr.'s regimen for over a month, I have never had better skin.  Do I follow EVERY tip?  No.  Just because I'm OSPW doesn't mean my skin is the same as every other OSPW out there.  We all have different issues, different sensitivities, whatever.  This book is to educate us on what we can do to improve our skin, not a set-in-stone protocol to follow blindly.  Dr. Baumann, with her information and suggestions, empowers us to have the best skin we can have.  There will still be trial and error among products, but now the overwhelming scope of choices is narrowed.  I, for one, am a believer.
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This is a great book on how to have younger looking skin.  Amy points out foods you can eat and products you can buy that will help you have beautiful, youthful looking skin.  Lots of tips in here and you can get a free report with more information.  I'm glad I picked this book up....highly recommend it!
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What can I say, I love this book! Its a great guide to all your beauty needs. Its also very entertaining; I love'd the history sections. It also has a lot of helpful hints for shopping for cosmetics, as well as health informaion. It even gives you recipeis for skin and hair care. I highly recomend this book, especially for teens and pre-teens; it can really teach you about proper skin, hair, and body care, as well as teaching you how to properly apply make up. Every woman should own this book.
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I ordered this guide because I refer to the Goop website for information regarding beauty, nutrition and fitness.  I have found great tips and useful information there.  Can I afford everything that Gwyneth and the staff recommend? Of course not (e.g. a $200 sweatshirt??? I think I'll pass).  But at the heart of the site there is a solid foundation of helpful information in a variety of areas.

I read the book and was not disappointed.  I  loved the fact that there was an emphasis placed on beauty starting within with clean eating.  I have already used several detox recipes (miso soup and chicken paillards) and found them to be nourishing and satisfying.  I have NOT tackled the recommended detox but I think the guidelines are helpful even if you would like to tweak your diet.  The book was well-researched and I enjoyed hearing from experts within the fields of everything from gut bacteria to foam rolling.  I have ordered a foam roller and began to incorporate the moves into my routine and I can feel the difference in my body.

To address those people who despise all things Gwyneth Paltrow I will say this: give it a try.  I understand people who feel as if she's out of touch with the reality of daily life for most of us; however, you must also realize that her life does NOT mirror ours in socioeconomic status or privilege.  As a result, she has access to the best of everything.  I don't know about you, but when it comes to finding out about cutting edge beauty, health, travel and nutrition, I want to know what SHE knows. It's like having that cool friend that can get you into all of the best parties.  Yes please!!  I have found useful products, tips and health information that I have incorporated into my life from the site as well as the guide and I'm NOT wealthy (rich in blessings but not rich).  Would I recommend using it as your beauty bible?  Probably not, but I would never suggest using any ONE resource for knowledge about a subject (s).  There is a wealth of information out there to be had.  Do I recommend this as a solid addition to your existing library?  Absolutely.
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Very interesting book, full of tricks and tips what to do at home to be beautiful, to have wonderful hair, to avoid cellulite. It gives you the opportunity to feel beautiful.  And you could achieve this so cheap - no need of expensive creams or whatsoever.  Just try it. You deserve to be beautiful :)
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I liked this book.  It has a lot of good sense information for my skin.  Having struggled for years with acne I found useful solutions for my problem skin.  I wish I had this book when I was in my teens, it would have made my life easier.  Now I'm in my fifties,still with problem skin, I have found great tips for clearing my skin.
 The great thing is that my skin is clearer than ever.  The author has included herbs, and diet etc....there's a lot of information in this book.
As I have said I'm in my fifties and there are also tips on keeping my  aging skin younger looking longer.
Acne, psoriasis, rosacea are also some of topics included
I like this book ,  it's a great book to have to refer to from time to time
I definitely would recommend this book for teens and all ages
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I read this book when I was 22 years old, and it really opened my eyes to how much your diet effects your skin! I had used Accutane about 3 years earlier, and that cleared up the big, cystic acne I had gotten frequently since early adolescence. But I still got plenty of surface breakouts, and my skin was rather dull, even though parts of it was oily. I also had a problem with getting HUGE puffy eyes in the morning (even without drinking alcohol, and with getting plenty of sleep).

Basically, I read the book, tried the 3 day diet, and saw an AMAZING transformation in my skin. I didn't have deep wrinkles to eliminate or anything, but the skin around my eyes REALLY started looking beautiful, my cheekbones became accentuated, I was glowing, and I had no breakouts. WOW! It really exceeded my expectations!

I enjoyed reading this book for the scientific background it gives about eliminating the foods from your diet that cause inflammation. (That will also prevent some illnesses!). HOWEVER, I found that the skin care products and supplements Dr. Perricone recommends are very expensive. ALSO, he provides a lot of recipes in this book, but they are all very gourmet and involve expensive, exotic ingredients (not to mention a lot of time). I never made any of the recipes for this reason. Luckily he provides lists of good/bad foods, so I could create my own meals from the lists.

If you want to try the 3-day diet without investing in the book, just google it! The 3-day diet is online! But all the great background for why it works (and which foods to avoid or add to your diet in the long term) is in the book.
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I love this book because have a wonderful information and tips of how to use different natural ingredients, creams  and techniques to help us to to age gracefully.
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I don't have the worst skin in the world, but even my mediocre skin was helped by this book.  Doctor Murad is really a phenonom... he makes complicated ideas simple, and really helps you help yourself.  This only thing that would have made this better is more pictures and diagrams.
I can really recommend this book.
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So I'm in my early 20s with acne prone/combination skin. I was always using heavy photo and HD foundations and concealer to create a "flawless face" but I'd just feel much older, faker, and like there was a thick mask on my face all the time.

Reading this book has helped me see that all I need is a bit of concealer under the eyes and on the temples with some loose powder. It also helped me achieved what I once thought was impossible to do correctly on my own - shaping my eyebrows. I've given myself the best brows Tweezerman can achieve and may never get them waxed in a salon again.

This book walks me though each and every one of these processes the way I imagine my mom would with me at her house right in front of the bathroom mirror. It's written in a very laid back tone, with helpful illustrations and lovely stories and pictures that made it almost impossible to put down when it first arrived.

I'll use this as a guide for years to come!