Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive, and Dark Skin

by Barbara Nevins Taylor, Jeanine Downie, Fran Cook-Bolden

Book Overview

It's a fact of DNA: If you can trace your roots back to Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, India, Latin America, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, the South Pacific, or any group of Native Americans, your... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060521538
• ISBN13: 9780060521530
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Ethnic Beauty Book Review

Beautiful Skin of Color is a book written by Jeanine Downie, M.D. and Fran Cook-Bolden, M. D. with Barbara Nevins Taylor. It is a Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive and Dark Skin. The book has an A-Z reference format of ethnic and multiethnic skin conditions and problems. It addresses about 30 different skin conditions prone to Asian, Olive and Dark Skin. Each chapter ends with a section titled The Bottom Line that summarizes what was discussed or addressed in the chapter. Beautiful Skin of Color is written in a format that is easy to understand and the chapters are relatively short making it a fairly easy read. The information contained in the book is very informative and to the point. The information and advice given is sound and up to date. It is also news about groundbreaking "new procedures specifically for people of color." Beautiful Skin of Color points out the good and bad of the different remedies and products on the market for people of color. It also tells the truth about some of the conditions that were sort of a mystery. It let's you know if something can be cured or not. It shows you how to manage the problems and conditions that are incurable. It is a guide that explains the best way to care for Asian, Olive and Dark Skin as the skin can be very sensitive. It also points out some of the dangers of home remedies and products on the market that can cause more harm than good to ethnic skin. The Authors are in hope that this book will provide you with the tools you need to look your best. They realize the importance of feeling good about yourself and having healthy, nutrient and radiant rich skin. When you are comfortable in your own skin everything seems a little brighter and life is a little less stressful. And since we are concerned with the care and maintenance of ethnic skin; this book is right on target. It's not always about the outside. Sometimes it's just knowing that you are doing everything you can to ensure your skin is healthy and radiant regardless of blemishes problems or conditions of the skin. The chapters are arranged in sections. They start out with an introduction usually showcasing a specific request from someone who wrote in asking for help and advice. So the information is real time. After the introduction the next section is "Why it Happens." Then it goes into "Remedies" and explains the different procedures of what has or has not worked. After remedies they provide "A Doctor's Guide" where applicable; which explains the different kinds of medical and dermatological procedures available today along with new ground being broken for exploration of how to care for and treat skin of color. Along with the expert information and medical advice contained here an estimation of cost for the different procedures is also provided so you can have an idea of what it will take to treat the skin condition or problem. For example here is the estimated cost of Skin Rejuvenation by Laser $300.0

Good Book

I am Asian and I am relieved that I found this book. Most of the stuff out there on skincare is catered towards women of European descent- not to say that is bad, but I've always wondered about the differences between ethnic skin and European skin, and this book explains just that. Not to mention that this book also tells me how my skin might react to different skin treatments, which is helpful. I even spotlighted this book in my blog. Always remember to Indulge Thyself.

Beautiful Skin Color

I enjoy reading books to help improve my skills as an up and coming makeup artist. This book came highly recommended at a recent event and I had the opportunity to meet the author. Great book for those interested in improving their daily regimen of cleaning their skin and covering skin flaws.

Excellent Reference For Ethnic Skin

This is an excellent resource for learning about skin of color. It provides detailed information for almost any skin condition i.e. causes of skin disorders, remedies, length of expected results, product names for over-the-counter and prescription medicine, average cost of cosmetic procedures and side effects. As an African-American, I was amazed to learn facts about the specifics of my skin, like, laser skin resurfacing treatment is not recommended for keloid-proned skin and microdermabrasion is a gentler and safer treatment because layers of the skin are not rubbed off and no anesthetic is needed. Because the skin is gently "blasted" with particles during microdermabrasion, it can help fade dark marks with the use of hydroquinone products because this agent can seep deeper into the skin after dead skin has been removed. Included in this book is basic information that we all should know, especially about drinking plenty of water to hydrate the skin and using a humidifier to add moisture to the air. However, after reading this book, I was better informed about various skin conditions and how to treat my skin. The book contains information regarding acne, dry skin, botox, chemical peels, wrinkle fillers, cysts, dark circles, facial hair, sun protection (which is highly suggested throughout the book), stretch marks, hair loss, moles, laser treatments and tons of other skin conditions. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone searching for facts regarding delicate skin of color.

Skin Deep

BEAUTIFUL SKIN OF COLOR is a very informative, well written book, essentially geared toward individuals with darker hued complexions, ranging from olive to very dark skin. Written in clear understandable language, this book is crammed with obviously well researched information, targeting a wide range of skin and hair related issues such as acne, eczema, hair loss, facial hairs, and vitiligo. The book gives the warning signs of the different skin problems, the authors' theoretical reasoning behind the problem, and gives detailed descriptions of various traditional home and over the counter remedies. It also describes aggressive medical interventions available, as warranted by the severity of the problem. BEAUTIFUL SKIN OF COLOR is a comprehensive guide to daily skin care, which pretty much explores every conceivable product, procedure and new technology available in the dermatological industry for beautifying skin of color. It is the perfect resource for everyone concerned with having healthy, beautiful looking skin and is a perfect addition to any reader's library. Reviewed by Autumn of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers