The Skin Type Solution: A Revolutionary Guide to Your Best Skin Ever

by Leslie Baumann

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553804227
• ISBN13: 9780553804225
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Bantam Books
• Length: 515 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A Facesaver

I am only 23 years old, but I have had problem skin since puberty- redness, acne,large pores, hyperpigmentation from acnes, etc . I have tried all the new products gone to aestheticians, and nothing ever helped. I received this book as a birthday present and have been following Dr. Baumann's plan for OSPWs. Wow, what a difference. I am finally able to leave the house without makeup. The book was easy to navigate and despite what some have said does address falling in between categories. That's why you use number values to determine what category you are in. Anyways, I found this book invaluable and would highly reccommend it to anyone that feels hopeless about their skin.

A must buy book

I have had problem skin my entire life - acne, sensitivity. I have been sold every product under the sun wuth a promise it would help and never did. I finally took Accutane which cleared up my skin but made it even more confusing to buy products. I finally have the answer. I read the book and took the quiz only to find out not only do I have sensitive skin but I have EXTREMELY sensitive skin. I threw out more than half my skin care products and bought several on Dr. Baumann's recommended list for my skin (dry, sensitive, wrinkled, non-pigmented). My skin has never been this clear - no spots, no itchiness, no flaking, nothing but clear soft skin. I even feel comfortable going without makeup now. Even after the Accutane my nose still had a lot of clogged pores and even they seem to be clearing up now. Despite what others have said Dr. Baumann is very upfront that she tests for several companies - in fact she tests for so many that she is truly impartial - many of the products she would test would be from competing companies. Common sense tells you this. I also liked the dietary recommendations for my skin type - I have incorporated a few and have seen a difference. This book is a must have for anyone - it demystifies the skin care industry and helps you figure out what to use and what not to use. It gives options and information you cna use for a lifetime.

Excellent information!

I purchased this book after reading a review about it in a magazine, and I'm extremely pleased with it! Before buying the book, I was worried that the questionnaire that Dr. Baumann provides wouldn't be as easy as it was to follow since, in the past, I've often found that questionnaires sometimes don't reveal your categories as clearly as they could. In this case, however, her questionnaire was simple and accurate, and I learned a great deal about my skin. What I also like is that Dr. Baumann provides you with information in case you fall into a borderline area in one of the four categories. For instance, I fall between the Wrinkled and Tight skintypes in one category, but the book suggested that if this is the case, that I follow the Wrinked guidelines to prevent the formation of future wrinkles. She offers similar suggestions throughout, so that you know when and how to use the products she recommends. I also like how Dr. Baumann provides products in a variety of price ranges, many of which can be found at a local drugstore. The only downside is that some of the prices were a bit more expensive than her price rating system seems to suggest. For example, each of the products is rated from $-$$$ in terms of its cost. Two of my recommended eye creams were in the $$ price range, when one, in fact, costs $55 and the other $68. It seems like these should have been placed in the $$$ range, and these aren't the only examples of this nature. Overall, though, it's been an excellent purchase! Considering how much many of us spend on beauty and facial products, the book is a very good investment. Personally, I know that it will help me avoid making costly mistakes in the future. Instead of continuing to spend money on products that don't work for my skin type, I now feel like I will be a more confident shopper.

An indispensable guide to beauty and the science behind it

Buying beauty products no longer has to be a guessing game-- where you try to sort through the hype and figure out what will work for you. In this book, Dr. Baumann takes all the guess work out of it. First she helps you evaluate and understand your skin's uniqueness. Then she shows exactly what products you need (and don't need to use) in day and night regimens customized to each skin type. Plus her advice is clear, credible and covers all the bases because she is not peddling her own skin care line, but has taken the time to evaluate and rate all the skin care products available. Baumann is a true scientist, and I've never seen as comprehensive a skin care book as this one. And it's so valuable to finally know how to pick the right products and avoid the ones that will sit unused cluttering up my shelves.

Excellent Buy

The Skin Type Solution is an excellent buy. It clearly outlines based on your skin type (which is determined by a simple user-friendly quiz)the specific products you should be using. As a price conscious consumer, I was especially pleased by the range of product choices that Dr. Baumann provided for each skin type. Having previously spent many frustrating hours staring at shelves of products, I am thrilled to now have an expert guide me through the process of obtaining fabulous skin.