100 Best Skin Care Books of All Time

We've researched and ranked the best skin care books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more

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Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, 4th Edition is more than just a dictionary of cosmetic ingredients; it is a guide to understanding skin types and skin physiology, product formulation and how cosmetic products interact with the skin. For ease of use, this book is split into three parts. Part 1 includes a basic explanation of skin anatomy and physiology, including skin types, conditions and problems. This knowledge is critical for understanding product performance. Definitions of common terms used in skin care formulation are also provided. Part 2 contains an... more

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The Skin Care Answer Book

In over two decades of practice, the author has been asked hundreds of questions by clients, as well as estheticians. Now, the Skin Care Answer Book provides concise, quick answers to the most-asked consumer skin care questions and will help educate students, licensed estheticians and clients alike about their individual skin types. It is written in easy language and is set up in a Q & A format, organized in chapters by subject so that it is easy to navigate. less

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The secrets behind the world’s most beautiful skin!

It all starts with your skin! In Korea, healthy, glowing skin is the ideal form of beauty, achievable by anyone—and this skin-first philosophy has taken the world by storm.

In The Little Book of Skin Care, Charlotte Cho of leading beauty and lifestyle website Soko Glam guides you through the celebrated Korean ten-step skin-care routine—and far beyond—for the clearest and most radiant skin of your life, with step-by-step tutorials, skin-care tips, advice on products at all price levels, and...
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Binti (Binti, #1)

Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs.

Knowledge comes at a cost, one that Binti is willing to pay, but her journey will not be easy. The world she seeks to enter has long warred with the Meduse, an alien race that has become the stuff of nightmares. Oomza University has wronged the Meduse, and...
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Catherine MayerThese books are set in different worlds and the characters are not all human. But they all, in some way, conform to certain psychologies that are recognisable to us. (Source)

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'I now feel safe in the knowledge that I'm armed with the latest science-backed information about how to care for my skin' Chloe Brotheridge, author of The Anxiety Solution

We all know that taking good care of our skin is the key to any effective health and beauty regime. But with so much conflicting information out there, the path to healthy skin can seem far from clear.

Dr Anjali Mahto is one of the UK's leading consultant dermatologists. Equipped with years of expertise and the most up-to-date evidence, she sets out to cut through the noise and...
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Your Esthetics Coach

LEARN the 6 Steps to Becoming a Successful Esthetician Behind the Chair The skin care industry is a rapidly growing and exciting industry to be a part of. As the industry expands, the need for highly trained Estheticians is at an all-time high. It takes a lot of hard work, time, education and training, with the right "tableside manner" to be successful in this extremely competitive industry. I want to explore all of these elements throughout the book and share some lessons and pearls of wisdom that can help put you on the fast track to success. As a licensed Cosmetologist with an emphasis on... more

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The only way that twenty-three year old Jadie Santiago can escape her sucky childhood is to force herself to move on with her life and bury a shameful secret.

When Jadie lands a new job at a literary agency things start looking up. Yet the one thing Jadie never expected was capturing the attention of the devastatingly handsome Reece Carter, an aspiring writer who could destroy the precarious future she’s just started rebuilding.

Even though her heart might be in the right place, Jadie can’t seem to stop making one bad decision after another. Especially when it comes to...
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Breakouts. Dryness. Redness. Oiliness.

If you're like most women, you've been on a never-ending quest for perfect skin—or even just good skin—since adolescence. It's a frustrating pursuit to say the least, filled with one disappointing (and expensive) miracle solution after another. Why is it so hard to get good skin?

Adina Grigore, founder of the organic skincare line S.W. Basics, would argue that getting clear, calm, happy skin is about much more than products and peels. Or, rather, it's about much less. In Skin Cleanse, she guides readers through a holistic program...

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Ever think of making your own beauty products- handmade, high performance, healthy alternatives to just about every chemical laden product you currently put on your face and body? It's easier than you think!

In Make It Up author Marie Rayma shares the recipes she has developed through years of trial, error, and testing to come up with the very best. This is real makeup and skincare: bright lipsticks, quality mineral powders, long-wearing eyeliners, and masks and cleansers that yield results. Rayma walks you through natural ingredients available online or at health food...
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Organic Body Care Recipes

Discover the joys of all-natural body care. Stephanie Tourles shows you how to use fruit, flowers, herbs, and minerals to craft healthy products that promote radiant skin, strong nails, shiny hair, and an elevated mood. Pamper yourself from head to toe with products like Strawberry Cleanser, Pineapple Sunflower Scrub, and Almond Rose Body Lotion. Gentle on your skin and free of harsh chemicals found in commercial products, you’ll want to indulge yourself over and over with these luxuriously aromatic bath blends, face masks, and body scrubs. less

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Peels and Chemical Exfoliation, from Milady's Aesthetician Series, successfully exposes the reader to a broad understanding of the use of specific peeling agents and how they react on the skin. In this text, the author addresses the advanced educational needs of aestheticians and nurses in such settings as medical skin care facilities, day spas and resort spas. Through specific case studies, clinicians will improve their knowledge of the peeling process. These studies validate and underscore the clinical information. Unique to this publication is an expanded chapter dedicated to peeling... more

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The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy

The modern holistic aromatherapist needs to be a multi-disciplined practitioner with training in remedial therapies, counselling, chemistry, botany, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy covers all these topics with information derived from the wisdom of the past to the latest pharmacological & clinical studies. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy is internationally acclaimed as the most comprehensive text book on aromatherapy. The second edition includes sections on: - Quality control of essential oils - Latest information on essential... more

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The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of life's little pleasures. And with the help of author Anne-Marie Faiola, it's easy to make luscious, all-natural soaps right in your own kitchen. This collection of 32 recipes ranges from simple castile bars to intricate swirls, embeds, and marbled and layered looks. Begin with a combination of skin-nourishing oils and then add blueberry puree, dandelion-infused water, almond milk, coffee grounds, mango and avocado butters, black tea, or other delicious ingredients -- and then scent your... more

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Forget paying big bucks at a spa, or slathering on overpriced “mystery cream” that contains who knows what. Make your own fresh, organic, and effective spa, skincare, hair-maintenance, and cosmetics recipes at home with these beautiful, tried-and-tested tutorials, brought to you by the popular DIY beauty and wellness website helloglow.co .

Stephanie Gerber, founder and editor of Hello Glow, believes the journey to well-being can —and should!—be simple and beautiful, natural and stylish. Which is why her site is the trusted destination for organic wellness,...
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Face Forward

An inspirational how-to guide to make-up from one of the most successful make-up artists working today. In his follow-up to Making Faces, Kevyn Aucoin transforms famous (Celine Dion, Julianne Moore, Sharon Stone) and ordinary people and demonstrates how anyone can have a variety of faces. less

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Skin Rules is a concise and practical instruction manual from a renowned Fifth Avenue dermatologist on how to attain beautiful skin, a taut and sculpted body, and a much younger appearance. Actors, models, and newscasters go to Dr. Jaliman for her cutting-edge technology and the latest in skin care, as well as for her reputation for being the "last stop" doctor, the one who fixes what others can't.

Skin Rules has something for everyone, no matter where they live or how much money they have to spend. This small, invaluable guide supplies the same advice Dr. Jaliman...
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Self-care is somewhat of an afterthought these days. With hectic schedules and not enough downtime, people become exhausted, burnt out, and even worse, sick. It is critically important to our well-being to spend some time de-stressing and taking care of our bodies and minds. Make & Give Home Apothecary - Easy Ideas for Making & Packaging Bath Bombs, Salts, Scrubs & More, by Stephanie Rose, includes recipes for 12 gorgeous and healing bath and body products and creative ways to package each product for gift-giving that makes them extra special. less

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Essential Oils

Ancient Medicine

Transform Your Health with the Power of Essential Oils

Instead of relying on prescription medications with numerous dangerous side effects, what if you could opt for a safer, natural alternative to address your health concerns? And instead of using common household cleaners and personal care products that contain toxic ingredients, what if you had access to superior alternatives that could achieve the same—or even better—results without the risk of damaging your body?
 
In the quest to help people around the world achieve health and vibrant living,...
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This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike.


This essential handbook is used by aromatherapists all over the world and is one of the most successful titles in this area. It includes an A–Z listing of an enormous range of internationally relevant aromatic plants. Comprehensive...
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We all know absolute beauty when we see it--skin that glows with health and an outer bearing that projects inner tranquillity. Yet, despite our every effort and expense, few of us know how to achieve it. In Absolute Beauty, Pratima Raichur, a chemist and internationally recognized expert on Ayurvedic skin care, explains how the external skin tissue is the physical reflection of everything that happens within the body: the way we eat and breathe, as well as the thoughts and emotions that fill our mind and color our spirit. Here, in the first beauty and skin care guide to reveal the... more

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Answers at your fingertips! This up-to-date, thorough resource and reference for assessing product ingredients, quality, and their effect on the skin, hair, and nails takes the guesswork out of cosmetic ingredients and their functions. less

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Principles of Wound Assessment and Management

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Go Green in Every Part of Your Life with These Easy, All-Natural Herbal Products

Kick toxic, synthetic skin care products and cleaners out the door and bring the healing joy of nature into your life with the simple, versatile projects in 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home. In this incredible resource, Jan Berry teaches you the basics of making your own skin care and hair care products, health remedies and household cleaners—then how to customize them into truly unique and personalized items! You’ll learn how to make:

- Honey, Rose...
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Japanese women are renowned for their beautiful skin, but until now there has been no book in English that reveals the secrets of the typical Japanese beauty routine. The Japanese Skincare Revolution is the first guide for women of all ages and races who want to have beautiful skin like the Japanese, and don't want to spend lots of money on cosmetics and treatments to achieve it.

Author Chizu Saeki is a practicing aesthetician and beauty consultant whose dream is to teach ordinary women how to become more beautiful. To this end, she writes books, teaches, and tours Japan,...
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"Eat Pretty is a gorgeous book that reveals the latest research-based ageless secrets of true beauty from the inside out and outside in throughout the seasons of the year and seasons of life. Beauty-full reading to last a lifetime." —Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., CNS, and New York Times bestselling author

Look and feel your best all year long with this seasonal nutrition guide: Nutrition is the fastest-rising beauty trend around the world. Eat Pretty simplifies the latest science and presents a user-friendly program for gorgeous looks, at...
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Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual

For Everyone from Beginner to Pro

This is the book that Bobbi Brown's fans have been waiting for: her 25-plus years of makeup styling experience distilled into one complete, gorgeous book. Bobbi looks at everything from skincare basics to every aspect of facial makeup--from how to find the right color and type of foundation for any skin tone to how to apply every detail of eye makeup (Brows, Eye Liner, Eye Shadow, and Eye Lashes) no matter your eye color and shape. Of course there are never-before-seen tips on blush, bronzer, lip liners, lipstick, etc. And Bobbi looks beyond the face with informative chapters on "Hands and... more

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Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 8/E



INCLUDES DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT: mhprofessional.com/mediacenterMore than 1,000 full-color photographs speed diagnosis of the dermatologic conditions most often encountered in primary care

One of the bestselling dermatology books in the world, this quick-reference clinical guide has virtually defined the field for thousands of physicians, dermatology residents, and medical students for more than three decades. Spanning the...
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Everything Every Beauty Geek Needs to Know About Skin Care

When it comes to finding the perfect formula for dewy and healthy skin, knowledge is power. That’s why skin care guru Deborah Burnes shares everything you need to know about essential ingredients in this book—so that you can give your skin exactly what it needs to glow.

Whether you’re making products for your own use or trying to figure out which brands work best for you, The Beauty Geek’s Guide to Skin Care has all the latest insider info on 1,000 of the beauty industry’s most commonly used ingredients. Plus,...
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REVISED AND UPDATED

FORGET EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW ABOUT WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN--AND LEARN THE TRUTH.

Take the simple questionnaire inside this book and within minutes discover which of the sixteen unique skin types describes your skin, which ingredients to avoid, the skin care brands that are right for you, and your new time- and money-saving regimen. In this revised edition of her classic bestseller, world-renowned Miami Beach dermatologist and researcher Dr. Leslie Baumann helps you shop for the optimal skin care products. She provides detailed...
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Are you worried about the side effects of pharmaceutical medicines? Discover natural solutions to safely treat a wide variety of common health issues.Are you struggling with health problems like acne, anxiety, or allergies that just won't go away? Have your efforts to cure your ailments with modern medicine made you more sick in the process? Author Mary Jones discovered the healing power of essential oils in her youth when searching for alternatives to pharmaceutical medicine. Now an essential oil expert, Jones shows you how these inexpensive and age-old remedies provide the power of... more

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Deborah Burnes, Founder of Sumbody Skin Care, Shows You How To Transform Your Beauty Regimen For Glowing, Radiant Skin, Hair & Nails Whether you're a homemade beauty product pro or recently joining the natural skin care revolution, let Natural Beauty Skin Care be your guide to creating all-natural skin care products. Deborah Burnes shares not only the how-to but also the whys for choosing homemade beauty. Her simple, budget-friendly, and effective skin care recipes include treatments for face, body, and hair-from decadent homemade beauty treats like Honey & Chia Seed Cleanser, Coconut... more

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Soap Making: How to Make Hand Soap In Your House Like a Pro

Soaps have always been known as a tool that aids us in cleaning may it be for hand washing, hygiene, dish washing, and in doing the laundry. It simply helps in cleaning and removing dirt in almost anything.

Tags: Soap Making, Soap Making Book, Soap Making Guide,Soap Making Recipes, How to Make Soap
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Discover Dr. Nigma’s simple dietary approach to achieving glowing skin that's free of age spots, sagging and wrinkles that actress Penelope Cruz says, “pinpointed exactly what my body needed to give me the optimal glow.

Eating too much of the wrong foods is bad for your digestion; and what’s worse, it shows up in your face as wrinkles, blemishes, bags and more. Luckily, by identifying and eliminating your skin-aging triggers, you can simultaneously heal your gut, stop this process of “digest-aging” and reverse its negative effects on your skin.

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In Clean Skin from Within, Dr. Trevor Cates presents her detailed, customizable 2-week program to transform your skin from the inside out, including recipes for skin-perfecting food and drinks and DIY skin care products.

If you have a common skin condition, such as acne, rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis, or are just looking to give your skin a boost, you can skip the trip to your dermatologist. Dr. Cates shows you how to achieve clear, glowing skin without the harsh medications by adopting a cleaner, healthier lifestyle. By addressing the root causes of your skin...
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Skin Picking

The Freedom to Finally Stop

Free yourself from the destructive cycle of compulsive skin picking

Annette Pasternak, Ph.D., the Stop Skin Picking Coach, teaches you everything you need to know about why you pick your skin and how to break free of this frequently devastating behavior. Step-by-step she leads you through:

1) Exercises to help you to break the habit of the behavior.

2) Techniques to reduce stress and anxiety naturally, thus reducing the body’s need to pick.

3) How to release negative thoughts and emotions holding you back.

4) Lifestyle changes to...
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Many of today's beauty products contain harmful chemicals and other additives that most of us don't even know about - and if we did, we wouldn't use them--no more. With 200 Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Natural Beauty you'll learn all that you need to know to make your own organic beauty products. Create delightful lotions and potions in your own kitchen, using all-natural, holistic ingredients like herbs and flowers. Discover conditioning carrier oils, sumptuous butters, and aromatic floral extracts that will nourish you head to toe. Also, use some of the recipes for your overall... more

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Cofounder of the international beauty company Caudalíe shares the simple, natural, time-tested beauty secrets she learned growing up in France that any woman can use to look younger, healthier, and more radiant without harsh products or drastic procedures.
 
When Mathilde Thomas moved from her native France to the United States to expand her skin-care company, Caudalíe, she wanted to find out what American women wanted from their beauty routines. She interviewed thousands of women and was struck by how different the French and American approaches to beauty were. American...
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GOLD MOM'S CHOICE AWARD WINNER

For today’s active, plugged-in girls aged 9 to 13, finding healthy ways to unwind and de-stress is an important part of well-being. Girls’ Home Spa Lab is packed with all-natural recipes, activities, and tips for self-care and relaxation specially designed for tweens.

From homemade facial steams and hair masks to foot soaks, tub teas, and body balms, the 50 head-to-toe recipes can be easily made from ingredients found in the kitchen cupboard, such as honey, oats, and coconut oil. Girls will also learn how to soothe...
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North America's leading dermatologist offers a ground-breaking, informative, and incredibly practical book that reveals the harmful effects of our modern skincare habits and how you can eliminate common skin conditions.

Sensitive skin is one of the most buzzed-about topics in dermatology today. It can be painful, debilitating, and inconvenient. Astonishingly, many of the women and men who suffer from problem skin are unknowingly causing it by washing too frequently and using too many skincare and beauty products. Often, we slather ourselves in creams and balms that...
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The Acne Answer

The Acne Answer is about treating teen acne, adult acne, and rosacea from a holistic perspective. Learn the scientific whys and wherefores of how acne forms and what can be done to heal problem skin.

New research indicates that microbiota make us who we are. The skin's own ecosystem, its microbiome, is inhabited by diverse microorganisms, most of which are harmless or beneficial. A few are pathogenic and play a role in acne formation.

The author is the founder of Mare-Veronique Skin Care, and has formulated natural products for sun protection and aging skin. Now she...
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Supercharge your Health Without Negative Side Effects!
Imagine a world without toxic drugs and endless lists of side effects. A world where a revolutionary new technology is used to accelerate healing of virtually all disease and conditions. Imagine red light therapy.


Science writer Mark Sloan is the author of 3 bestselling books and is the creator of a popular blog delivering evidence-based health information which has helped tens of thousands of people get healthy. After losing his mother to cancer at age 12, Mark has committed his life to finding...
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Internationally renowned dermatologist and research scientist Dr. Whitney Bowe presents, for the first time, the connection between a healthy gut and radiant, clear skin, with a 21-day program to maximize skin health and beauty.

Every year, nearly 80 million Americans will consult their doctors about their skin. In fact, skin disorders beat out anxiety, depression, back pain, and diabetes as the number one reason Americans see their doctors. Unfortunately, however, the vast majority will receive only a surface-level treatment, leaving the underlying conditions at the root of...
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Beautiful radiance is more than skin deep. What we eat directly affects the appearance of our complexion and determines how we age. Diets rich in protein, healthy fats, and good carbohydrates, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, not only yield beautiful skin, but also have protective and preventative qualities that slow the aging process. With guidance from holistic health coach Jules Aron, eating for beauty is simple and pleasurable—a great experience inside and out. Seventy-five simple, fun recipes include:

Rejuvenating Hibiscus Rose Tonic
Energizing Raw Chocolate Beauty...
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Tired of wondering exactly what went into her beauty products, holistic health and wellness coach Jules Aron decided to make her own. Whipping up a luxurious face mask using little more than honey, apricots, and coconut oil, and an acne-fighting toner with cooling cucumber and antioxidant-rich green tea, she knew without a doubt that no preservatives or toxic chemicals were used.  
In Fresh Pure, Aron explains how to use fruit, flowers, herbs, and minerals to craft healthy beauty products that promote radiant skin, strong nails, and shiny hair. With this helpful guide, readers...
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This all new edition of Skin Care: Beyond the Basics builds upon the strong reputation of its predecessors as an outstanding resource for the advanced esthetics student and professional. Using plain language, it explains real-world scenarios and profiles what estheticians will experience when they are practicing in the clinic environment. Detailed information on subjects such as acne, sensitive skin, cosmetic ingredients and clinical management of aging skin is included. The subject matter is presented in a direct manner which leads to proven understanding in the classroom and positive client... more

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The natural skin care industry is growing, with more and more consumers seeking nontoxic, all-natural products. Now they can make their own at home, less expensively and with fewer additives.    
                     
In Pure Skin Care, best-selling author and long-time formulator of natural products Stephanie L. Tourles shares her 78 all-time favorite recipes for facial cleansers and scrubs, masks, moisturizers, and steams, along with creams, balms, and exfoliants for the entire body, all formulated to meet the most up-to-date green beauty standards. Readers will...
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All-natural beauty product recipes for healthy, glowing skin and a happier you!

Stimulate your senses with Lemon Poppy Seed Scrub. Rejuvenate your skin with a Glowing Goddess Face and Body Mask. Wash away your worries with a Fizzy Mojito Foot Spa.

Filled with all-natural ingredients like shea butter, essential oils, and brown sugar, each recipe in 100 Organic Skincare Recipes gives you the opportunity to mix up your own beauty products--without any of the hazardous chemicals you'd find in store-bought brands. Whether you have sensitive skin or just want to switch...
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A to Z of D-Toxing

Health-conscious mother of three, Sophia Ruan Gushée thought she knew how to be healthy. Only after she became a mother did she become aware of an overlooked influence on health: toxic exposures. These pervade not just our outdoor environments but also our homes, bodies, and diet. Their impact on health can be most influential during periods of rapid biological development, which makes protecting children a top priority.
Inspired to become a truly conscious parent and to provide her young family with a healthy foundation, Sophia spent more than five years identifying practical approaches...
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Stage Makeup

Hundreds of illustrations including color charts and plates of period hairstyles supplement information on designing and applying theatrical makeup, stippling, and quick changes. less

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55 Fun & Fabulous DIY Beauty Recipes

Are you're looking for a safe, natural, earth-friendly alternative to chemical-laden skin, hair, and nail care products?!?

Making your own natural skin, hair, and nail care products is not only fun, but is creative and cost-effective. You will find everything you need in this comprehensive resource guide to create 55 natural, organic recipes for skin, hair and nail treatments that not only smell divine, but are excellent for your health and well-being.

In This Book You Will Find:

55 Easy-To-Make Customizable Recipes, with Step-By-Step Instructions for Making...
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Everything you need to know about the safety and efficacy of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals.

Is it a cosmetic? A drug? A nutrient? It’s becoming more and more difficult to tell the difference with the cosmetic companies combining the three. And unlike with food additives, the FDA has little control over what goes into the products that claim to make you look more beautiful–even though cosmeceuticals (cosmetics that purport to have druglike benefits) have skyrocketed into a multibillion-dollar industry.

So before you slather on that “wrinkle-reducing” cream or swallow a...
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Exact formulas for making hundreds of blends for skin and hair care, relief of stress and pre-menstrual syndrome, baby oils and powders, cellulite reduction, massage oils, and more. "It's interesting to just page through the alphabetical section and learn the purported advantages of oils, from allspice (Pimenta officinalis) to ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)."--Booklist.
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The Easiest Action Plan for Naturally Younger Skin
The glowing, wrinkle-free complexion you've always dreamed of is within your reach. You can prevent and limit the visible signs of aging--without synthetics, cosmetics, Botox, or surgery. Based on the latest scientific research, Your Skin, Younger shows you how nutritional skin care will make your skin radiant, healthy, and age-defiant.
Unlike other books or websites, Your Skin, Younger offers affordable, accessible ways to achieve gorgeous skin and explains exactly why these natural...
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Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary

The second edition of this thorough reference is an invaluable tool for assessing cosmetic products, addressing both the quality of the product and the effect it has on the skin. Since a product's ultimate purpose is to benefit the skin, it is crucial to have an understanding of how the skin works, how and why a product may or may not penetrate it, and what care individual skin types and conditions may require. It is difficult to discuss product ingredients without correlating product performance to skin function. An expanded section on skin physiology and chemical concepts enables the reader... more

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150 all-natural skin, hair and body care recipes that are inexpensive, toxin-free, and easy for readers to make themselves.

Homemade Beauty is a beautifully packaged collection of 150 all-natural skin, hair and body care recipes. From turning blueberries into a lush detoxifying mask to fresh lemongrass into a non-toxic bug repellent, Homemade Beauty takes the ubiquitous eat-local, farm-to-table concept and brings it to the beauty category.

As reports on the dangers of chemicals in cosmetics become increasingly alarming and the...
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An aspirational guide to incorporating the transformative power of crystals and gemstones into a stylish life, from the founder of luxury crystal-infused skincare line Själ.

There are many reference books on crystals on the market, but there is no book like Elemental Energy, which guides readers through incorporating the beauty, allure, and power of crystals into a stylish life. With its elegant aesthetic and lush, fashion-forward photography, Elemental Energy is an entirely new take on crystals—one that captures their magic and magnetism, but for a decidedly...
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Common Drugs and Side Effects: A Handbook for the Aesthetician, part of Milady's Aesthetician Series, is designed to provide the aesthetician with information on drugs, their purpose, drug interactions, and potential effects and side effects. This unique resource highlights drugs that will impact the skin, and as such, the ability to treat the skin with traditional topical or clinical treatments familiar in the spa or medical spa. The text is organized to include coverage of topics such as common drugs for women; drugs used in the aging process; drugs used for autoimmune diseases; drugs for... more

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Natural Facelift

, Juliette Kando has developed this remarkable face and body balancing system. You will discover how to look and feel younger ...THE NATURAL WAY. less

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Using essential oils and fingertip massage, readers will learn techniques to help prevent and even reverse the effects of aging on the skin. Includes easy-to-follow exercises and directions for making therapeutic facial masks, tonics, and lotions using all-natural ingredients to protect and tone the skin and reduce wrinkles. less

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Pure Skin

Organic Beauty Basics

Spa expert Barbara Close has created a holistic guide to beautiful skin, covering everything from organic products to detox to stress relief. In the tradition of her popular Spa Deck and Well Being, Pure Skin is a natural, no-nonsense approach to skin care. Demystifying beauty-industry hype, Close helps readers understand what makes their skin unique, how skin really functions, and how to make sense of the multisyllabic minefield that is a cosmetics label. With balance as a main ingredient, readers develop a skin-care regimen to suit their individual needs. Forty recipes... more

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Tired of wasting hundreds of dollars on expensive wrinkle creams, drying lotions, and zit-zappers that just don’t work? Well listen up, ladies. To really get gorgeous, you’ve got to change the way you feed your face. 
Cosmetics companies, women’s magazines—heck, even most doctors—will swear that food doesn’t affect the skin. But celebrity dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu knows that’s just not true. After years spent battling her own pimple-prone, “problem” skin (not to mention caring for some of Hollywood’s most famous faces), she’s learned that what you eat has...
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Well Being

Rejuvenating Recipes for Body and Soul

From starting a busy day with an energizing juice boost to squeezing in a yoga class after work, rejevenating personal rituals have slowly become part of our daily lives. Luxurious beauty treatments such as aromatherapy, herbalism, and massage are no longer limited to special occasions and the day spa. "Well Being" takes an intimate, sensual approach to self-care, with simple recipes and ideas that will make you feel as if you're pampering yourself from the inside out. Slide your toes into an aromatic rosemary foot bath, sip a restorative pear elixer, ease dry skin with a soothing herbal... more

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Expert acupuncturist and top skincare specialist Shellie Goldstein presents a 20-minute-a-day acupressure system that promises to rejuvenate facial muscle and reduce wrinkles. Cosmetic acupuncture is today's hottest antiaging treatment, and no one knows it better than Shellie Goldstein. Her signature AcuFacial(r) has made this licensed acupuncturist one of the top skincare specialists in Manhattan and the Hamptons, with a devoted clientele- including Rosanne Cash and Martha Stewart-many of whom pay $500 per treatment to experience its dramatic benefits.

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Skincare is self-care. This guide book helps you get to know and improve your skin health with useful tips and recommendations for using everyday ingredients and skin products in a super simple, unique-to-you ritual. Vicky Tsai, founder of Tatcha Skin Care, is sharing generations-old, time-tested Japanese skincare traditions with you. No matter how you customize it, all you need is two minutes and four steps Purify, Polish, Prep, and Nourish. But Pure Skin isn't just about basic skincare, it's also about a lifestyle; it begins with how you eat and even how you sleep.... more

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Don't You Want Natural and Effective Homemade Remedies to Hundreds of Pinching Problems Faced by Almost Every Household? Here is the solution for Home cleaning, Stain, Rust, Skin care, and Hair care along with mouth-watering Vegan recipes. *LEMON: A SMALL, INNOCENT LOOKING, OVAL SHAPED, YELLOW FRUIT CAN DO WONDERS FOR YOU * Lemon is the best and sometimes the only answer to many big problems, and the cost is minuscule when compared to its qualities. Once you start using it for its optimum use, it is guaranteed that it will become an integral part of your household and an ever present member... more

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Non Toxic Baby

An important work showing the chemicals and toxic substances surrounding us and natural, non-toxic options available with specific concentration on baby care. A "must have" reference book. less

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When women seek reliable information about the relative value and performance of specific beauty products, they consult Paula Begoun. From drug stores and home shopping to department stores and catalogs, Paula Begoun reviews all of the major cosmetic and skin care lines — more than 25,000 including 75 new product lines in this edition. The comprehensive beauty bible from “the Ralph Nader of Rouge” — The Detroit News “Paula is nationally recognized ... She takes the cosmetics companies to task for their puffed-up claims and misleading information.” — The Miami Herald less

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This premier edition of Milady's Standard Comprehensive Training for Estheticians provides students with coverage of all the basic esthetic skills, but also expands into advanced techniques and the latest products and equipment in the skin care field. Each chapter is written by an industry expert, with step-by-step technicals clearly depicted through photographs and illustrations-many of which are also featured on the 12-tape Video Library. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand resource is suitable for 600 to 1200-hour programs with special emphasis on providing estheticians with the... more

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In this practical and moving how-to guide, celebrity facialist Kate Somerville shares her years of experience for getting skin glowing. Whatever your age, ethnicity, skin type, or concern—be it acne or aging—Kate provides simple strategies for achieving Complexion Perfection. She defines her philosophy and identifies the top five elements for a lifetime of healthy skin. Plus, she helps you understand cutting-edge treatments, effective technologies and ingredients, and how diet and lifestyle impact your skin.


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Forget extreme makeovers! Robert Jones, makeup artist extraordinaire, outlines step-by-step how even the ugliest duckling can become a swan--with makeup alone! In hundreds of awe-inspiring before-and-after photos, Robert makes it easy for any woman to achieve true beauty in this book, which has become the definitive encyclopedia on the subject. Unlike most makeup books that focus on celebrities or the already-glamorous, this book shows every woman how to be her most beautiful. No matter what your age, skin tone, or profile, Robert can show you simple techniques that camouflage flaws and... more

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100% Cruelty Free & Vegan - Body Butters, Essential Oils, Natural Makeup, Masks, Lotions, Body Scrubs & More

Learn how to create your own beautifying and nourishing skin care products with simple, effective recipes and tips using plant-based and toxin-free ingredients!

If you are on a journey to make healthier skincare choices, allow this book to be your comprehensive guide. You will discover how to eliminate toxins from your skin care regimen and replace them with pure, organic and cruelty-free ingredients. These recipes will not only leave your skin feeling...
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Forget getting older gracefully--This is the beauty and style bible every woman has been waiting for! How Not to Look Old is the first--ever cheat sheet of to-dos and fast fixes that pay-off big time--all from Charla and her friends, the best hair pros, makeup artists, designers, dermatologists, cosmetic dentists and personal shoppers in the biz. Packed with eye-opening details on hair color, brows, lipstick, wrinkle-erasers, jeans, shapewear, jewelry, heels, and more, the book speaks to every woman: from low maintenance types who don't want to spend a fortune or tons of time on her... more

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