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

Rating:
Summary: Excellent book
Review: 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.

Rating:
Summary: All about skin
Review: 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.

Rating:
Summary: OK book, but be careful with some of the information
Review: 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?