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xiv, 305 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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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.
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xvii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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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.
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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....
6) The beauty of dirty skin: the surprising science to looking and feeling radiant from the inside out
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viii, 278 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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"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....
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88 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 27 cm
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English
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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.
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xi, 212 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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"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...
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224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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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...
10) Shades of people
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm
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Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside.
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vi, 250 pages ; 25 cm
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A practicing clinician for over two decades, Dr. Rebecca Campen organizes the guide around the types of questions commonly heard in the dermatology office. Coverage moves from basic principles of good skin care to descriptions of effective cosmetic procedures. One complete section focuses on advertising claims, revealing that many inexpensive products are actually more effective than their higher-priced counterparts. Campen also provides a blueprint...
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xvii, 218 pages ; 21 cm
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Treat yourself--your face, hands, hair, and lips--to vitamin-rich, toxin-free nourishment from nature. This book lists the qualities and uses of botanicals used in homemade beauty products, making it easy to customize your own lotions, creams, milks, body butters, face masks, lip balms, ointments, toners, and more. Use this inventory of botanicals and other ingredients to make informed choices about eco-friendly vegetable oils and butters, infused...
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302 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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"Plant-Powered Beauty: The Essential Guide to Using Plant-Based Ingredients for Health, Wellness, and Personal Skincare is a long-awaited resource for those who are ready to harness the power of plant-based energy to maintain their natural beauty and promote health and well-being. At the heart of Plant-Powered Beauty, readers will find more than 50 easy-to-follow recipes to make their own plant-based skincare and beauty products, such as: Almond Milk...
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xii, 193 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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Strole offers recipes for organic beauty products that avoid the chemicals used in commercial cosmetics-- and often cost less to create than commercially available organic beauty products. From turning blueberries into a detoxifying mask to making lemongrass into a nontoxic bug repellent, you'll take your beauty regimen into your own hands!
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326 pages ; 22 cm
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"Florida kitsch swirls together with magical realism in this glittering debut novel about a young Black and Indigenous woman who learns to change the color of her skin. Gabrielle has always had a complicated relationship with her mother Tallulah, one marked by intimacy and resilience in the face of a volatile patriarch. Everything in their home has been bleached a cold white -- from the cupboards filled with sheets and crockery to the food and spices...
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180 pages ; 21 cm
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"From the internationally bestselling author of Exit West, a story of love, loss, and rediscovery in a time of unsettling change. One morning, a man wakes up to find himself transformed. Overnight, Anders's skin has turned dark, and the reflection in the mirror seems a stranger to him. At first he shares his secret only with Oona, an old friend turned new lover. Soon, reports of similar events begin to surface. Across the land, people are awakening...
17) Natural beauty
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256 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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An organic beauty and natural remedy resource covers everything from home remedies to natural skin care to essential oils, including recipes for such homemade skin care products as face masks and creams, deodorants, and lip balms.
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xii, 172 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
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"Combining a wealth of tips and 75 recipes for all-natural beauty aids, using nothing but pure ingredients direct from Mother Nature, with a philosophical approach to beauty as the foremost purpose of human existence, Natural Beauty inspires readers to pursue a natural, healthful approach to caring for their mind, body and soul. For Elizabeth TenHouten, the pursuit of beauty is cyclical: "We exist in a parallel state of reaching for beauty. So, this...
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viii, 263 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"Cofounder of the international beauty company Caudalie 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"--
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