This listing is for The Beauty Bible: From Acne to Wrinkles and Everything in Between Paperback.
Paperback: 387 pages
Publisher: Beginning Pr; First Edition edition (November 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1877988227
ISBN-13: 978-1877988226
Offers beauty advice for women, including information on body care, nail care, medication, sun protection, health treatments, laser surgery, and face lifts. Paula explains why fashion magazines will never give an honest critique of beauty products (they can't say anything negative and risk angering the cosmetics companies who advertise in their pages). She explains how most moisturizers are the same, and how any claims that they can lift, firm, or tone the skin are a bunch of BS. She explains why so-called "botanicals" or "natural" products have no special benefits for the skin and are only used as a marketing strategy to make products seem more interesting or glamorous. (By the time the "natural" elements are extracted and bottled, there is hardly anything "natural" left in them.) She explains how toners/astringents and most products that supposedly help acne contain extremely irritating ingredients that can make your pimples worse. She also includes a lot of information on skincare and makeup application. I didn't always agree with her opinions about makeup, but it's still refreshing to see someone willing to speak out against the downright dishonest claims made by cosmetics companies, and to educate us consumers. Every woman who uses cosmetics or skincare products should read this book, as well as _Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me_. These two books will pay for themselves when they save you time and money. You'll learn to be a smart consumer and see right through the marketing hype and ridiculous claims that the cosmetics companies would have you believe.
Paula Begoun is the founder and innovative force behind Seattle-based Paula's Choice Skincare. She is the author of 20+ best-selling books on skin care, makeup, and hair care. Paula's books have sold more than 2.8 million copies worldwide. Her work as a nationally-recognized consumer expert for the cosmetics industry has led to repeat appearances on CNN, as well as programs such as Oprah, The Today Show, 20/20, Dateline NBC, The View, and The Dr. Oz Show. Each member of The Research Team is personally trained by Paula to honestly and scientifically analyze thousands of product formulations. This specialized team is dedicated to helping you find the absolute best products for your skin based on facts, not misleading hype. Begoun is based in Seattle but spends much of her time traveling the world, often for the Paula's Choice line, which is sold in over 50 countries. Despite this, she's never too busy for some playtime with dogs and, on occasion, an ice-cold gin martini!
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