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Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist
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 gives to her celebrity patients, from lasers to remove sun damage and turn back the clock to suggestions for simple products and habits anyone can adopt for a small outlay of time and money.In Skin Rules readers will about the one ingredient that should NEVER be insunscreens, but often is how to use inexpensive Aquaphor to heal wounds andprevent scarring which drugstore products really work for acne and wrinkles
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First published March 13, 2012
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April 23, 2012
This is a glorified magazine article. Very disappointing!
Each "chapter" is one paragraph. Seriously. A few "chapters" have two or three paragraphs. That's it. There is no discussion of why or how anything works. She says use such and such a product or don't use such and such a product but then does not back any of it up. There is not a single footnote. Oh but forget anything as serious as a footnote...there's not even a Table of Contents!
It also does not have an index. Want to go back and find that bit about salicylic acid...you have to leaf through every page to find it again. Really? Each "chapter" is only a paragraph and they can't provide an index? And dare I even mention that there is no bibliography. Is any of this based on any real science?
Oh, but product names are all in bold and at the end of the book there is a list of products mentioned and their websites. Ahem!
It's worth a flip through at the library but don't bother to check it out.
Each "chapter" is one paragraph. Seriously. A few "chapters" have two or three paragraphs. That's it. There is no discussion of why or how anything works. She says use such and such a product or don't use such and such a product but then does not back any of it up. There is not a single footnote. Oh but forget anything as serious as a footnote...there's not even a Table of Contents!
It also does not have an index. Want to go back and find that bit about salicylic acid...you have to leaf through every page to find it again. Really? Each "chapter" is only a paragraph and they can't provide an index? And dare I even mention that there is no bibliography. Is any of this based on any real science?
Oh, but product names are all in bold and at the end of the book there is a list of products mentioned and their websites. Ahem!
It's worth a flip through at the library but don't bother to check it out.
March 30, 2012
Sub-titled "Trade Secrets From a Top New York Dermatologist", you might think that this book is all about the Botox and surgical procedures, (or maybe it's just because I live on the Upper East Side in New York City, where you can't go a block without seeing someone who has had work done) but you'd be wrong.
Jaliman, a board-certified dermatologist, has written a very helpful book for everyone. She has 77 rules, short chapters that make her point, from 'Don't Waste Money on Expensive Cleansers- Spend It on Moisturizers, Sunscreens, and Anti-Aging Products Instead' to 'Lips, Eyes, and Hands Need Sun Protection, Too' to 'Clean Earrings Every Time You Put Them In'.
Each rule is followed by a short explanation; I like that you can use this book as a quick reference, and that Jaliman did not fill the book with unnecessary stuff; she gets right to the point. Although it is a short book, it contains so much useful information.
Among the useful things I learned:
Tanning beds increase the chance of melanoma by 75%! She believes they should be illegal.
Products should be bought in tubes or pumps; the contents deteriorate when exposed to air.
Don't get the nail gel at nail salons; it can cause neurological damage.
Humidifiers should be cleaned with equal parts vinegar and water every two weeks.
False eyelashes are bad- the glue can damage the skin and pulls out eyelashes.
Jaliman also names the best products to use; from cleansers to moisturizers to foundations to sunscreens to laundry detergent. Many of the products are available at drug and discount stores. I made a list of products she recommends for my skin type and keep it in my purse when I go shopping.
She has her own line of products but she does not include recommendations for them in this book; I think that shows character on her part and I appreciate that she didn't write this book as a sales tool for herself. It isn't all products, though; Dr. Jaliman does discuss procedures that can done in the dermatologist's office that can help.
At the end of the book is a 'resource section' with website addresses for all of the products that Dr. Jaliman recommends.
No matter what your age or issue- teenagers with acne, people with dry skin, people with sensitive skin, menopausal women- there is helpful information for everyone here. Think of it as your skin manual.
Jaliman, a board-certified dermatologist, has written a very helpful book for everyone. She has 77 rules, short chapters that make her point, from 'Don't Waste Money on Expensive Cleansers- Spend It on Moisturizers, Sunscreens, and Anti-Aging Products Instead' to 'Lips, Eyes, and Hands Need Sun Protection, Too' to 'Clean Earrings Every Time You Put Them In'.
Each rule is followed by a short explanation; I like that you can use this book as a quick reference, and that Jaliman did not fill the book with unnecessary stuff; she gets right to the point. Although it is a short book, it contains so much useful information.
Among the useful things I learned:
Tanning beds increase the chance of melanoma by 75%! She believes they should be illegal.
Products should be bought in tubes or pumps; the contents deteriorate when exposed to air.
Don't get the nail gel at nail salons; it can cause neurological damage.
Humidifiers should be cleaned with equal parts vinegar and water every two weeks.
False eyelashes are bad- the glue can damage the skin and pulls out eyelashes.
Jaliman also names the best products to use; from cleansers to moisturizers to foundations to sunscreens to laundry detergent. Many of the products are available at drug and discount stores. I made a list of products she recommends for my skin type and keep it in my purse when I go shopping.
She has her own line of products but she does not include recommendations for them in this book; I think that shows character on her part and I appreciate that she didn't write this book as a sales tool for herself. It isn't all products, though; Dr. Jaliman does discuss procedures that can done in the dermatologist's office that can help.
At the end of the book is a 'resource section' with website addresses for all of the products that Dr. Jaliman recommends.
No matter what your age or issue- teenagers with acne, people with dry skin, people with sensitive skin, menopausal women- there is helpful information for everyone here. Think of it as your skin manual.
April 4, 2012
I am all about caring for my skin. I stopped going to tan beds in college, I read product reviews, I slather on sunscreen everyday – summer or winter. So I was thrilled to read Skin Rules by Debra Jaliman, M.D. and one of the top New York dermatologists. With 77 tips filling the pages, I quickly soaked in all the advice she had to offer, and have to say I am super impressed with this book! I know it will not be leaving my bookshelf, because I’ve already gone back three times to look up a product or recommendation. I have changed the way I wash my face – from once at night to both morning and night. It might seem pretty obvious, but I never thought of all the germs that make it on to my pillowcase at night. There are so many great product recommendations – from over the counter cleansers, prescriptions for eyelash lengtheners, to laser procedures to help sculpt a body. I definitely recommend you give this book a read!
March 11, 2012
I have been Debra Jaliman's patient for more than twenty years. It was with pleasure, as a happy dermatology patient with a complexion I like, that I requested a review copy of Dr. Jaliman’s book SKIN RULES: TRADE SECRETS FROM A TOP NEW YORK DERMATOLOGIST (St. Martin’s Press, March, 2012).
First, let me attest: almost the first order of business in Dr. Jaliman’s office is to ensure proper face-washing technique. After two decades, when I come in for an appointment, she still asks how I am washing my face, and what I am using for cleanser. So, as a long-time patient, let me assure the general reader that SKIN RULES meticulously documents Dr. Jaliman’s actual advice. She practices what she preaches in this slim, smart volume.
The book itself is a pleasure to read. It’s concisely and elegantly written. There’s not a wasted word in this book, nor an infelicitous one. Every one of the seventy-seven rules is spare, practical, and instantly understandable. The rules come with product recommendations at all price points; Dr. Jaliman does not expect that her readers are all millionaires with an endless supply of money for dermatologic goodies, whether they be procedures or creams.
The tone of this book is as empathetic as it is pragmatic. Rule forty-two gently advises, “Don’t Despair If You’re Over Thirty and Breaking Out—Nobody Needs to Know.” Rule thirty-nine reminds us, “Acne Doesn’t Just Ruin Skin; It Can Ruin Self-Esteem, Too—Just Ask Any Teenager.” It’s important to remember how vulnerable people feel when they don’t look their best, how adolescents in particular suffer from that vulnerability, and how much self-esteem can be improved by simply clearing up acne. Some people would like to dismiss dermatology as purely cosmetic, but there’s a deeper level here. Our appearance is inextricably entwined with our feelings of self worth.
First, let me attest: almost the first order of business in Dr. Jaliman’s office is to ensure proper face-washing technique. After two decades, when I come in for an appointment, she still asks how I am washing my face, and what I am using for cleanser. So, as a long-time patient, let me assure the general reader that SKIN RULES meticulously documents Dr. Jaliman’s actual advice. She practices what she preaches in this slim, smart volume.
The book itself is a pleasure to read. It’s concisely and elegantly written. There’s not a wasted word in this book, nor an infelicitous one. Every one of the seventy-seven rules is spare, practical, and instantly understandable. The rules come with product recommendations at all price points; Dr. Jaliman does not expect that her readers are all millionaires with an endless supply of money for dermatologic goodies, whether they be procedures or creams.
The tone of this book is as empathetic as it is pragmatic. Rule forty-two gently advises, “Don’t Despair If You’re Over Thirty and Breaking Out—Nobody Needs to Know.” Rule thirty-nine reminds us, “Acne Doesn’t Just Ruin Skin; It Can Ruin Self-Esteem, Too—Just Ask Any Teenager.” It’s important to remember how vulnerable people feel when they don’t look their best, how adolescents in particular suffer from that vulnerability, and how much self-esteem can be improved by simply clearing up acne. Some people would like to dismiss dermatology as purely cosmetic, but there’s a deeper level here. Our appearance is inextricably entwined with our feelings of self worth.
August 2, 2015
This book is a quick, easy read with 77 short-and-to-the-point tips for taking care of your skin from a dermatologist. I appreciated the way she mentioned brand names of products and not just the generic descriptions of products like you find in many of these types of books. I also liked the way she was very direct and to-the-point without a lot of wordy descriptions. The book could have been longer (maybe 100 tips) and there were some topics that were not covered, like facial masks and natural oils. Some of the tips were about Botox and other procedures that only a dermatologist should do.
July 16, 2017
I am in medicine and still find it hard to sort through medical and commercial information to know what to do for your skin that is effective, safe and healthy. I found this book refreshing with short and concise recommendations, which seem so logical that I should have been doing them already! I took notes on this book and feel like my skin will get better with these simple rules.
March 3, 2021
I think it’s very easy to read and very quick with really good tips. I appreciate that it is technically a collection of tips rather than a proper read but to be honest that information is straight to the point with product recommendations. I liked that.
January 14, 2018
Best nonfiction format I've ever seen. Why can't all books be this accessible and easy to read? Each chapter has a specific point. Specific products and procedures are outlined and recommended for specific skin issues. It's a great reference!
Even better, she spills secrets that we always knew were true. My favorite is a story she tells about watching one of her clients on television. The client is saying something like, "Oh, I eat right and try to be natural with my skin." But Dr. Jaliman is saying, "And I have an exceptional dermatologist!"
Dr. Jaliman says that several of her more famous clients have laser treatments every 3-6 months on their entire body. They do treatments the average person doesn't do to get the ageless results they have. No wonder all of these television series can make come-backs. Lasers can reverse years of aging, if you do them frequently enough! All these celebrities who swear they've never had surgery - maybe they didn't! They just have other dermatological treatments more frequently.
What I wish this book had was a sample daily schedule for the cleaning regimen. There might need to be several, one for each skin type. I also wish there were some anecdotes or case studies. Something similar to, "This patient came into my office with (fill in skin issue). We worked using these products and treatments in this order. Then after (a certain amount of time) we saw dramatic improvement in these areas. Later, this other thing was finally taken care of, too." It doesn't need to be a specific patient who'd have to agree to be written about. It could be an amalgamation with little pieces of the story taken from different experiences.
Even better, she spills secrets that we always knew were true. My favorite is a story she tells about watching one of her clients on television. The client is saying something like, "Oh, I eat right and try to be natural with my skin." But Dr. Jaliman is saying, "And I have an exceptional dermatologist!"
Dr. Jaliman says that several of her more famous clients have laser treatments every 3-6 months on their entire body. They do treatments the average person doesn't do to get the ageless results they have. No wonder all of these television series can make come-backs. Lasers can reverse years of aging, if you do them frequently enough! All these celebrities who swear they've never had surgery - maybe they didn't! They just have other dermatological treatments more frequently.
What I wish this book had was a sample daily schedule for the cleaning regimen. There might need to be several, one for each skin type. I also wish there were some anecdotes or case studies. Something similar to, "This patient came into my office with (fill in skin issue). We worked using these products and treatments in this order. Then after (a certain amount of time) we saw dramatic improvement in these areas. Later, this other thing was finally taken care of, too." It doesn't need to be a specific patient who'd have to agree to be written about. It could be an amalgamation with little pieces of the story taken from different experiences.
March 14, 2024
Read this because it is structured in 60 odd 1-2 page “rules” of dermatological optimization (?), well, more than just skin care, so the book title is inaccurate, because it also addresses subjects like tattoos and hair loss. But I guess hair is technically part of one’s integument, so, skin as an umbrella term. Plus, “skin rules” sounds provocative. Anyway, book in nice digestible bits, PLUS the good doctor provides brand names of some of the products she recc’s to her patients, which felt sincere and not like shilling; I wrote down the names of lotions & such that I might want to try. Because you have to admit, deciding what skin care/beauty products are worthwhile vs which are not can be daunting, as there are a zillion of them. I often wonder how the market can sustain so damn many health+beauty brands (just as I can’t fathom that there are enough listeners to sustain the staggering number of podcasts that are out there).
May 27, 2018
It’s mostly advice on different aesthetic procedures that cost thousands of dollars. The skin care advice is mostly about the importance of sunscreen with a few other recommendations like salicylic acid for oily skin, mild cleansers and good emollients for dry/sensitive skin, but nothing really new.
I agree with other reviews about the shortness of the chapters and lack of scientific explanations. It’s more like a big article/dossier for a beauty magazine, than a real book.
I agree with other reviews about the shortness of the chapters and lack of scientific explanations. It’s more like a big article/dossier for a beauty magazine, than a real book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 12, 2020
I am in my 50's, and I wish I had read this book when I was in my early 20's or even teens. The book is broken into very brief chapters of one or two pages that each cover one of the "rules". Dr. Jaliman offers advice and even a few product suggestions. Most of the information is fairly basic, but skin care is ultimately quite simple.
September 12, 2023
Actually gave me some great tips and my skin is looking better than ever several months later! I will always trust dermatologists over influencers and the skincare trends they push. You can get through this book in an hour or less.
March 21, 2017
Lots of advice in short clear form. Quick to read and quite useful
September 24, 2017
I've been looking for advice and suggestions on products other than the pricey upscale varieties of creams and promises and this book provided answers. Short and simple!
May 12, 2018
Took me an hour to read and had some very clever, helpful tips!
November 2, 2018
super easy to follow skincare steps. Great information.
January 19, 2019
To the point
Loved how this book was a quick hit of tips. Very to the point. There are a few things I wish she elaborated on but she had some great skin care tips!
Loved how this book was a quick hit of tips. Very to the point. There are a few things I wish she elaborated on but she had some great skin care tips!
May 9, 2019
Very precise, to the point but LOADED with useful knowledge about proper skin care. A must read for anyone
October 30, 2020
Lots of useful information
December 16, 2024
Quick easy read with lots of practical tips! Loved this!
April 12, 2012
We all want to look our best and where better to start than our skin? In this guide from Dr. Debra Jaliman readers will learn some of the tips and tricks that she’s incorporated into her very own incredibly successful dermatology practice. From the types of sunscreen to use to proven acne remedies to simple ways to treat cracked and brittle finger nails, there’s something for every reader. This is a guidebook that will likely be read time and time again as it proves to be an invaluable source for keeping skin looking younger than ever before.
This was an instant hit with me! Not only do I have sensitive skin, but so does my son and husband. In addition to that I knew that like myself, our readers here at Chick Lit Reviews and News could no doubt benefit from the tips & tricks the very intelligent Dr. Debra Jaliman would have to offer. Because, who doesn’t want to look younger and keep it that way for as long as possible?
In Skin Rules Dr. Jaliman breaks up the book into seventy-seven rules that makes deciphering the endless stream of unrecognizable ingredients on cosmetics easy to handle and is a great way to conquer those pesky problems a little bit at a time. After spending countless years swimming in my youth, either for fun or for competitions, I’ve learned that my mother’s advice to lather on the sunscreen wasn’t just mindless chatter. Unfortunately I didn’t learn that until much after I’d quit spending those extended periods baking the irreplaceable skin that covers my body. Thankfully I’m still young enough to know that I will no doubt spend countless more hours in the sun by driving, attending kids sports events and many other activities. Because of this I was surprised to learn that slapping on a couple layers of my favorite sunscreen may not be what my body needs to protect itself, but that there are a number of sunscreens that would work better than others because of the ingredients they include. That’s not to say you should all stop using your favorite sunscreen and wait to read the book until you buy & try another, but definitely keep wearing your sunscreen, make sure you’ve purchased a new bottle recently and then run out to buy a copy of Skin Rules to find which type might be best for your skin.
Another aspect of Skin Rules that I found interesting was the portion that dealt with sensitive skin and acne in teens. I’m well passed my teen years, but I know what my children will unfortunately encounter and up until now I dreaded it. Twenty years ago when I struggled with terrible skin there was basically nothing to be done and I suffered tremendously because of it. Now it seems there are a number of treatments, many of which are quite painless, that teens can undergo to get healthy looking skin if taken care of quickly. I’ll definitely be more apt to attack the situation when and if it comes up with my own children now because of this and hopefully spare them some of the struggle I went through as a teen.
As I read through the pages of Skin Rules I couldn’t help but jot down the ingredients to look for and the multiple brands to try. No doubt I’ll likely be returning to it time and time again to discover more great items to pick up. Our skin likely gets little of the attention it deserves. Being that it covers our entire body and protects us from countless negative encounters we should do all we can to treat it well all while keeping ourselves healthy in the process. Dr. Debra Jaliman has obviously gained a wonderful reputation for a reason and her new guide book Skin Rules is absolutely a book I’d recommend to anyone wanting to take of their skin and hopefully look young for years to come.
Originally reviewed & copyrighted on my site, Chick Lit Reviews and News.
This was an instant hit with me! Not only do I have sensitive skin, but so does my son and husband. In addition to that I knew that like myself, our readers here at Chick Lit Reviews and News could no doubt benefit from the tips & tricks the very intelligent Dr. Debra Jaliman would have to offer. Because, who doesn’t want to look younger and keep it that way for as long as possible?
In Skin Rules Dr. Jaliman breaks up the book into seventy-seven rules that makes deciphering the endless stream of unrecognizable ingredients on cosmetics easy to handle and is a great way to conquer those pesky problems a little bit at a time. After spending countless years swimming in my youth, either for fun or for competitions, I’ve learned that my mother’s advice to lather on the sunscreen wasn’t just mindless chatter. Unfortunately I didn’t learn that until much after I’d quit spending those extended periods baking the irreplaceable skin that covers my body. Thankfully I’m still young enough to know that I will no doubt spend countless more hours in the sun by driving, attending kids sports events and many other activities. Because of this I was surprised to learn that slapping on a couple layers of my favorite sunscreen may not be what my body needs to protect itself, but that there are a number of sunscreens that would work better than others because of the ingredients they include. That’s not to say you should all stop using your favorite sunscreen and wait to read the book until you buy & try another, but definitely keep wearing your sunscreen, make sure you’ve purchased a new bottle recently and then run out to buy a copy of Skin Rules to find which type might be best for your skin.
Another aspect of Skin Rules that I found interesting was the portion that dealt with sensitive skin and acne in teens. I’m well passed my teen years, but I know what my children will unfortunately encounter and up until now I dreaded it. Twenty years ago when I struggled with terrible skin there was basically nothing to be done and I suffered tremendously because of it. Now it seems there are a number of treatments, many of which are quite painless, that teens can undergo to get healthy looking skin if taken care of quickly. I’ll definitely be more apt to attack the situation when and if it comes up with my own children now because of this and hopefully spare them some of the struggle I went through as a teen.
As I read through the pages of Skin Rules I couldn’t help but jot down the ingredients to look for and the multiple brands to try. No doubt I’ll likely be returning to it time and time again to discover more great items to pick up. Our skin likely gets little of the attention it deserves. Being that it covers our entire body and protects us from countless negative encounters we should do all we can to treat it well all while keeping ourselves healthy in the process. Dr. Debra Jaliman has obviously gained a wonderful reputation for a reason and her new guide book Skin Rules is absolutely a book I’d recommend to anyone wanting to take of their skin and hopefully look young for years to come.
Originally reviewed & copyrighted on my site, Chick Lit Reviews and News.
July 28, 2016
This book was useful--I found some of the "rules" more helpful than others. I had already heard of some of them, like #1: don't waste money on expensive cleansers, since it just washes down the drain. I love the no nonsense approach of rule #24: tanning beds and salons should be made illegal. "If you want to look years older than your true age, have deep wrinkles in places you never expected, and ruin the texture and color of your skin, a tanning salon is the place for you. Using tanning beds unleaded your chance of melanoma by a whopping 75 percent, particularly if you are under thirty-five." Colorism aside, it's sound advice and I'm glad she rings the alarm about skin cancer.
Some things were a useful reminder for me, like how "unscented" products can still have masking fragrances. I do wish Dr. Jaliman knew more about fragrances and how they don't just "irritate" sensitive skin, but they are neurotoxins. On page 75 (rule #28: proceed with caution when it comes to sensitive skin), she writes "The depressing truth is that people with sensitive skin can react to anything." However, a lot of times ingredients that cause reactions, are known to be problematic as phthalates, petrochemical products or derivatives, or other chemicals. For the most part, Dr. Jaliman seems blissfully unaware of a lot of the basic ideas that I've picked up over the years simply from reading ingredient labels and doing my own research. She takes a bio-medical approach and recommends what I find to be questionable approaches like fillers and other expensive approaches. She's definitely reflective of a lot of dermatologists in focusing a lot on the cosmetic, individualistic aspects of the discipline.
Some things were a useful reminder for me, like how "unscented" products can still have masking fragrances. I do wish Dr. Jaliman knew more about fragrances and how they don't just "irritate" sensitive skin, but they are neurotoxins. On page 75 (rule #28: proceed with caution when it comes to sensitive skin), she writes "The depressing truth is that people with sensitive skin can react to anything." However, a lot of times ingredients that cause reactions, are known to be problematic as phthalates, petrochemical products or derivatives, or other chemicals. For the most part, Dr. Jaliman seems blissfully unaware of a lot of the basic ideas that I've picked up over the years simply from reading ingredient labels and doing my own research. She takes a bio-medical approach and recommends what I find to be questionable approaches like fillers and other expensive approaches. She's definitely reflective of a lot of dermatologists in focusing a lot on the cosmetic, individualistic aspects of the discipline.
March 27, 2012
3.5 Stars
This book is one of the most 'to-the-point' skin care books I have read. There is nothing complicated, wordy, or confusing about Jaliman's "Skin Rules." She gets to the point, gives her suggestions, then moves on to the next topic. This makes the book a quick and easy read.
As for the info, I did learn a few things that I had never heard before about skin care. You'll have to read the book to learn her secrets, but I think a few will stick with me. I also read a lot of tips and tricks that I had already read in magazines or in internet articles. But I suppose that is to be expected with any book of this type.
I was most interested in the products that she recommends, as well as the how-to regimens. But there was also a lot of information about procedures that happen in the dermatologist's office. At least these were non-surgical procedures, but still not really what I was looking forward to reading about. I was looking more for suggestions of things that we can do at home to look our best instead of medical procedures. Reading about these procedures did however help me understand how Hollywood's elite look the way they do at any age.
Overall, I was able to take away some new tips that I hadn't heard before, all in a short, easy to read and understand guide.
book sent by publicist in exchange for honest review
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March 8, 2012This book is really easy to read and provides good information. My only complaint is that the timing of my reading it was all wrong. One very important rule is to stay out of the sun. This book arrived the week before I was going to Maui. Rather than take it all to heart, I did my own little paradigm shift and accepted that rule as a suggestion. I liked the "always use sunscreen" rule much better.
The best part about the book was how Jaliman listed ingredients that are good or bad for the skin. She launched her own cosmetic line but does not tell the reader what her products are. I appreciate that because I am a normal woman with normal income. I'm not Hollywood glitz but I would like to know some ingredients to watch for. She also includes suggestions of products that are relatively affordable.
Botox is used for more than just wrinkle prevention. Fake eyelashes are pretty but murderous on your real ones. There are real products that will increase your own eyelash growth. Laser therapy can remove sightly spots and it is not completely out of the ballpark for cost. That said, she encourages the reader to instead invest in a $20 bottle of sunscreen.
The book is full of excellent nuggets that the author personally uses in her practice. Some are way too expensive. Most are completely do-able or any combination might help with a healthy skin. I really liked it and highly recommend it to any woman. I wish I had it twenty years ago. Ah, well. I still would have gone to Maui.
The best part about the book was how Jaliman listed ingredients that are good or bad for the skin. She launched her own cosmetic line but does not tell the reader what her products are. I appreciate that because I am a normal woman with normal income. I'm not Hollywood glitz but I would like to know some ingredients to watch for. She also includes suggestions of products that are relatively affordable.
Botox is used for more than just wrinkle prevention. Fake eyelashes are pretty but murderous on your real ones. There are real products that will increase your own eyelash growth. Laser therapy can remove sightly spots and it is not completely out of the ballpark for cost. That said, she encourages the reader to instead invest in a $20 bottle of sunscreen.
The book is full of excellent nuggets that the author personally uses in her practice. Some are way too expensive. Most are completely do-able or any combination might help with a healthy skin. I really liked it and highly recommend it to any woman. I wish I had it twenty years ago. Ah, well. I still would have gone to Maui.
September 12, 2020
Succinct tips for your skin. It is written by a dermatologist, so there are many recommendations regarding the application of synthetic chemicals into and onto your skin. However, there are several tips that seemed more natural, and more appealing to me. Some examples:
- recommendation against lash extensions and lash dying. The author suggests RapidLash or RevitaLash (neither are natural)
- difference between chemical and physical sunscreens (I will use physical when skin cannot be covered)
- Mustela brand of products (European), for babies and those with sensitive skin
- for dry skin and eczema, look for humectants (hyaluronic acid and glycerin), lipids (ceramides), and emollients (lanolin and propylene glycol). Occlusive moisturizers (beeswax) form a protective film to assist in hydration but they can be heavy and greasy
- "...the warm, steamy environment of the bathroom makes products deteriorate faster..." Skin products should ideally be kept in the fridge.
- Retinol should only be used at night
- Soundwaves and radio frequency can be used to tighten skin by stimulating collagen production (Ulthera and Thermage CPT are good ones)
- Green tea is "full of polyphenols, antioxidants that appear to prevent skin cancer and protect agains free radicals that age the skin." Drink about 4 cups per day.
- recommendation against lash extensions and lash dying. The author suggests RapidLash or RevitaLash (neither are natural)
- difference between chemical and physical sunscreens (I will use physical when skin cannot be covered)
- Mustela brand of products (European), for babies and those with sensitive skin
- for dry skin and eczema, look for humectants (hyaluronic acid and glycerin), lipids (ceramides), and emollients (lanolin and propylene glycol). Occlusive moisturizers (beeswax) form a protective film to assist in hydration but they can be heavy and greasy
- "...the warm, steamy environment of the bathroom makes products deteriorate faster..." Skin products should ideally be kept in the fridge.
- Retinol should only be used at night
- Soundwaves and radio frequency can be used to tighten skin by stimulating collagen production (Ulthera and Thermage CPT are good ones)
- Green tea is "full of polyphenols, antioxidants that appear to prevent skin cancer and protect agains free radicals that age the skin." Drink about 4 cups per day.
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March 16, 2012
Oh, finally, a new accessory for the Carrie Bradshaws of the world!…and for rest of the esthetically oriented, health-conscious fashionistas on the planet. This book is lite enough to be carried in your purse, without affecting a good posture or risking shoulder injury, and small enough to be cracked on a rush-hour commuter train. It is definitely a fun, easy reading, and depending on how fast of a reader you are, you can cram as many as five chapters between any given stops on the 2 & 3 subway line! I am sure you cannot even fathom the knowledge you will glean from it! Dr. Jaliman's book is filled with many morsels of practical advice and it is delightfully written to get your brain up to speed for the daily challenges at work, or relax you at the end of a long day. A no stress study, this book will help you make a definite difference in your skin and improve your overall look. The only problem is that you may be late for work in the morning (or supper in the evening) as you will definitely be straying to the nearest Barns & Noble store to purchase a copy for your girlfriends or your metrosexual husband/boyfriend/significant other. After all, we cannot leave them out of the loop!
October 4, 2015
As you may have guessed, Skin Rules is all about skincare. The book consists of a series of rules regarding what products to use, what ingredients to look out for, and what treatments are available. I really appreciated how Dr. Jaliman talks not only about specific products, but about products from all budgets. Now I know exactly what to look for the next time I'm at the drugstore, or the next time I'm at Sephora. Whatever your price range is, Dr. Jaliman mentions a product for you.
I learned so much from Skin Rules that I felt a certain "call to arms" when it comes to my skincare. I think I take pretty good care of my skin, but now I've learned even more. In fact, I've already started a few changes in my skincare routine to ensure I'm doing everything I can to take care of myself. The only thing missing from Skin Rules is more guidance on how to take care of combination skin. I would have loved more information on that topic, as I do have combination skin and often have difficulties finding the perfect products to use. Nonetheless, I'm still amazed at how much Dr. Jaliman packed into such a short book.
If you're interested in skincare, I definitely recommend Skin Rules. It is a very fast and easy read, and I know I'll be referring to it quite frequently.
I learned so much from Skin Rules that I felt a certain "call to arms" when it comes to my skincare. I think I take pretty good care of my skin, but now I've learned even more. In fact, I've already started a few changes in my skincare routine to ensure I'm doing everything I can to take care of myself. The only thing missing from Skin Rules is more guidance on how to take care of combination skin. I would have loved more information on that topic, as I do have combination skin and often have difficulties finding the perfect products to use. Nonetheless, I'm still amazed at how much Dr. Jaliman packed into such a short book.
If you're interested in skincare, I definitely recommend Skin Rules. It is a very fast and easy read, and I know I'll be referring to it quite frequently.
August 17, 2020
This was a breeze of a read; I blazed through it in just a few hours and took away some great skin-care tips that I've incorporated into my life, for instance using cotton pads to cleanse my skin and not dipping directly into tubs of moisturizer. I'm a skin-care newbie so a lot of this was new information for me. It was also neat to learn about some of the advancements in dermatological procedures. This book may not be as interesting to the seasoned skin-care junkie, though.
June 10, 2016
This was a quick read, there was one chapter per every two pages. The author did not go into extensive detail about any one of the many topics she covered but it was information to get you started. I did like that she included her recommendations for products, both an expensive and inexpensive option. I also appreciated the explanations she gave about certain chemicals affects on your skin etc. It wasn't too in depth to bore someone but it did have enough of an explanation to help the reader understand. I checked this book out from the library to see if it was worth the money to purchase, and I think it is. It's certainly a good book to refer back to for different skin related issues. I only have two complaints about the book: 1)I wish there was a table of contents or index of some kind and 2) the author provided her daily skin care routine but I wish she would have included what a daily routine might be like for different skin types other than just hers (which is oily). Other than these two issues, it was a very helpful and interesting book with a lot of good information.
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March 16, 2012Dr. Debra Jaliman has finally written a book about the care of the skin for intelligent women of all ages to read and use as a reference. This Medical Doctor is an exceptionally trained Dermatologist and has researched the best skin treatments and product. She is candid and empathic.
Debra Jaliman looks at your skin as a reflection of your nutritional intake, exercise, and getting proper sleep!
She also encourages people to use spend your money on products for your skin
As a psychotherapist and educator, I will encourage my patients to own this book. It is easy to use as a reference.
i believe when a person feels secure about the way their skin looks, he/ orshe expresses greater confidence and self-esteem.
Thank you Dr. Debra Jaliman for a great, easy to read book!
Dr. Susan Lee
Postgraduate Training Institute
Palm Beach, Florida
Debra Jaliman looks at your skin as a reflection of your nutritional intake, exercise, and getting proper sleep!
She also encourages people to use spend your money on products for your skin
As a psychotherapist and educator, I will encourage my patients to own this book. It is easy to use as a reference.
i believe when a person feels secure about the way their skin looks, he/ orshe expresses greater confidence and self-esteem.
Thank you Dr. Debra Jaliman for a great, easy to read book!
Dr. Susan Lee
Postgraduate Training Institute
Palm Beach, Florida
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