Acknowledgments

vii

Introduction

Welcome to the New Skin-Care Revolution

1

PART I

THE BASICS

1

Skin 101

13

PART II

PACKAGING AND INGREDIENTS

2

Cutting through the Hype

31

3

Your Ingredient Glossary

58

PART III

COSMETIC PRODUCTS

4

Cleansers and Toners

83

5

Moisturizers

94

6

Sun Care: It’s Never Too Late

117

7

What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer

150

8

Color Changers: Self-Tanners and Lighteners

154

9

Antioxidants and the Emperor’s New Clothes

174

10

Wrinkle Treatments

196

11

The Doctor Treatments

217

12

The Future of Skin Care

231

PART IV

REGIMENS AND RECOMMEND AT IONS

13

Daily Regimens

243

14

The Master Product List

257

Notes

271

Bibliography

273

Index

285