(0)Catalog Search Results
Author
Physical Desc
26 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Bouquets of babies sweet to hold: cocoa-brown, cinnamon, and honey gold. Ginger-coloured babies, peaches and cream, too--splendid skin for me, splendid skin for you! A delightfully rhythmical read-aloud text is paired with bright, bustling art from the award-winning Lauren Tobia, illustrator of Anna Hibiscus, in this joyful exploration of the new skin of babyhood. A wonderful gift book for new mums and toddlers; all children can see themselves, and...
4) The skin
Author
Series
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a short study of the skin, and discusses the epidermis and dermis of the skin, how the skin separates the organs and tissues of the body from the environment,and other interesting facts about the skin.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Providing a cover for our delicate and intricate bodies, the skin is our largest and fastest-growing organ. We see it, touch it, and live in it every day. It is a habitat for a mesmerizingly complex world of micro-organisms and physical functions that are vital to our health and our survival. It is also a waste removal plant, a warning system for underlying disease, and a dynamic immune barrier to infection. One of the first things people see about...
Author
Physical Desc
xiv, 305 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
From one of only two physicians in America board certified in dermatology and psychiatry, this one-of-a-kind book provides a unique perspective on people's skin troubles by linking them with life's stresses--and provides solutions.
Author
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Pharmaceutical scientist and beauty writer Hannah English takes an unbiased, science-backed dive into everything you need to know about caring for your skin and what's really going on beneath the surface, as she destigmatizes skin conditions and asks us to stop blaming our diet and hygiene"--
Author
Physical Desc
xvii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Outlines a four-step program for youthful skin, improved health, and a positive outlook, in a guide that features recipes for homemade cleansers, masks, and scrubs; relaxation techniques for eliminating stress; diet guidelines; and wrinkle-minimizing facial exercises.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Beets, pumpkin seeds, mangoes--these are some of the best foods for fighting aging and keeping your skin beautiful. The nutrients in these foods--from vitamins A, B, and C to the minerals iron and zinc--act as powerful antioxidants, neutralizing the free radicals that form in your skin due to sun exposure, environmental toxins, and a poor diet. The entire body needs these antioxidants in order to work properly and retain a glowing, healthy appearance....
16) The beauty of dirty skin: the surprising science to looking and feeling radiant from the inside out
Author
Physical Desc
viii, 278 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"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 their skin issues unresolved. Skin doesn't lie; it reflects overall health in unimaginable ways....
Author
Physical Desc
88 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Amazing skin is a nonfiction picture book of poems about skin. It takes a witty, scientific look at all types of questions kids have--why do I blush? Why do I have freckles? Why do I sweat? etc.--and answers them in a fun, unique, and informational way.
Author
Physical Desc
xi, 212 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Glamour's "Beauty Sleuth" reveals tricks of the trade to help you look fabulously high-end -- in any economy. Andrea Pomerantz Lustig has spent twenty years as a beauty editor, and her contact list is packed with the names of the most exclusive stylists in the business.In How to Look Expensive, she combines her own experience with highly coveted secrets she's learned from the experts to help readers achieve buttery highlights, luminous skin, flawless...
Author
Physical Desc
266 pages, 8 pages of color plates ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"While on assignment in Greece, journalist James Nestor witnessed something that confounded him: a man diving 300 feet below the ocean's surface on a single breath of air and returning four minutes later, unharmed and smiling. This man was a freediver, and his amphibious abilities inspired Nestor to seek out the secrets of this little-known discipline. In Deep, Nestor embeds with a gang of extreme athletes and renegade researchers who are transforming...
Author
Physical Desc
224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Could you use a little Lazy Perfection in Your Life? Every woman wants to look like the best version of herself-natural, radiant, and confident. But who has the time to master complicated makeup steps or the patience to sift through the glut of choices at the beauty counters? Celebrated makeup artist Jenny Patinkin cuts through the confusion and clutter with her "lazy perfection" approach to beauty, replacing complex techniques and hard-to-wear trends...
Looking for an older book we don’t have?
Printed books not owned by Santa Fe Public Library that were released more than 6 months ago can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup. Limit: 3 per calendar month.
Looking for a newer item we don’t have?
Suggest the library purchase a new book, DVD, audiobook, or music CD through your account. Limit: 30 active requests at a time. Submit Purchase Suggestion