Overview

Great skin is about much more than looking good. As the body's largest organ, the skin is an important part of the immune system, and helps keep out harmful bacteria and other organisms. Skin also helps regulate body heat and focuses the sense of touch. Unfortunately, the skin is vulnerable to the effects of aging, sun damage, hormone fluctuations, and a host of diseases, as well as to reactions to certain foods, medications, and chemicals.Too often, popular magazines, salon attendants, and advertisements are me main source of advice on skin care -- despite me fact that their conclusions may be contradictory or even wrong. Now, the People's Medical Society has sorted through the mass of conflicting information to bring you a complete, authoritative guide to skin health.In this easy-to-read book you'll find a valuable collection of skin care advice backed up by scientific studies and expert, professional opinions on the most effective products, the latest miracle drugs, the newest laser procedures, and much more.

ISBN-13

9780802775269

ISBN-10

0802775268

Weight

0.35 Pounds

Dimensions

5.75 x 0.50 x 9.00 In

List Price

$10.95

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Pages

118 pages

Publisher

Walker & Co

Published On

1998-05-01



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