The Youth Equation Take 10 Years Off Your Face

by Dover, Jeffrey; Birnbaum, Cara

• ISBN13: 9780470191804
• ISBN10: 0470191805
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-10
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

From one of the world's leading dermatologists, a major new guide to skin health and beauty that helps readers look ten years younger without surgeryRenowned dermatologist Jeffrey Dover and his expert skincare advice have been featured everywhere from the Today show, Good Morning America, and CNN to the New York Times, Vogue, Self, and many other publications. Known for providing high-end yet affordable skincare advice and products, Dr. Dover is the creator of the highly successful Skin Effects line. Now Dr. Dover shares his secrets with the rest of us. The Youth Equation first proves that it's not people's real age that matters, it's their skin's virtual age, or SVA, that reflects the way their complexion is behaving. The book then reveals Dr. Dover's unique program for looking ten years younger--at any age.The Youth Equation includes a revealing quiz to calculate readers' SVA scores. Dr. Dover then walks readers through the world of skincare ingredients to create a customized do-at-home plan anyone at any age can follow simply by picking up a few products at the local drugstore. Dover's comprehensive product guide includes many popular brands and shows which cleansers, treatment creams, and sunscreens really live up to their promises, offering options to suit a range of skin types and budgets. For those who want to jumpstart their progress with a more aggressive approach, Dr. Dover demystifies injectable fillers, Botox, lasers and light sources, anti-cellulite treatments, chemical peels, cosmetic surgical procedures, and more with a combination of intelligence, warmth, and refreshing candor. The Youth Equation is a fresh and indispensable guide to better skin health and beauty.

Author Biography

Jeffrey Dover, MD (Boston, MA), is one of the world's most prominent dermatologists. He is regularly quoted in publications such as the New York Times, Vogue, Allure, Self, and Prevention. A member of the Yale and Dartmouth medical faculties, Dr. Dover has made extensive guest appearances on national television and radio programs including Good Morning America, the Today show, and CNN. His Skin Effects skincare line is available nationwide.

Cara Birnbaum is an award-winning freelance writer whose articles have appeared in O: The Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Elle, Allure, Glamour, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, and Marie Claire.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
The Equation	p. 9
Your Skin's Virtual Age Quiz	p. 11
Skin Deep	p. 15
Cleanse	p. 35
Treat	p. 51
Prevent	p. 95
The Prescription	p. 113
No Surgery, No Kidding: Dr. Dover's Six-Week Plan for Younger-Looking Skin	p. 115
Beyond Topicals	p. 153
Injection Options	p. 155
Lasers and Light Options	p. 191
Surgical Cosmetic Procedures	p. 223
Glossary	p. 245
Index	p. 263
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