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I Wish I Could Give Zero Stars...

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Full of deceptions, outdated research, illogical assertions and heavily opinionated, this book should be kept away from young, impressive minds. The author, obviously with strong industry connections, suggests dish detergent for bubble baths, doubts healh dangers of phthalates, recommends sodium laureth sulfate cleansers, and insists that mineral oil makes the best moisturiser. No wonder Ms. Begoun has such a profound interest in cosmetic surgery! It will take a really deep laser resurfacing to erase the damage done to one's skin by using Ms. Begoun's "advice". Overall - zero stars. This book doesn't deserve a "bible" in title, too.

Fumigated

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I find it interesting that there are many women (possibly some men) that consider Paula's work to be bogus, harmful, and riddled with lies. Here's one quote from a reviewer "Her products REAK of chemicals" First, Cosmetics *are* chemicals. Secondly, her products are free of any fragrance (masking or otherwise). Without fragrance, the scent of the chemical compounds in the products come through. I've had whiffs of her products, and (personally) they don't bother me, I'm not always expecting my products to smell amazing. But her products don't smell any worse than some of the products that are pushed by drug store brands (SpectroJel and certain Marcelle toners come to mind). Gentle cleanser? It's going to smell a bit like alcohol (Not grain (rubbing) alcohol, but Cetyl or Stearyl alcohol -aka fatty alcohol, emollients that soften the skin). A toner? It's got a distinct flat smell (Water-binding agents, emulsifiers and light oils produce it). I can assure you that if Chanel, Lancome, or La Prarie put a moisturizer or cleanser out on the market sans fragrance, you'd be smelling something a lot more repulsive. I don't use Paula's products religiously (I have no brand loyalty whatsoever), but I can tell you her products are quite decent. However, I will still say that her website is a bit of a letdown. While it provides information, you have to know where to look for it, and it's mainly laid out as a sales site than a consumer advocate site. A few other reviewers have commented on her credentials. And, while she doesn't have official credentials, she certainly knows far more than any of the reviewers do (myself included). In the end, it's up to you when it comes to what goes on your face. This is not some evangelical movement, nothing is being pushed on anyone (on the flip side, I have to say that I've received more pressure to succumb to someone else's idea of proper skin-care at the department store). She's merely giving us tools to better our knowledge

The Beauty Bible	Customer Rating:
This book is exactly that, BEAUTY BIBLE. If you really care about the way you take care of your skin and what to put on your skin type, you need this book. If you have ever stuggled with products and what to put on first, or not at all, this is the answer.

a must read for everyone	Customer Rating:
I am very glad that I read this book. As I get older, I want to take care of my skin and ward off wrinkles and the signs of ageing. After years of struggling with skin problems, I now know why the products I was using didn't work for my skin. I have totally revamped my skin care and makeup. My skin has never looked better! This book is a must read. Thank you Ms. Begoun for writing this book.

Love the skin you're in!

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This is a great book if you love taking care of your skin! I've been using skin care products since I was 16 and now that I'm 34 I thought for sure I knew everything about them but I was wrong. Paula's book The Beauty Bible is a wonderful resource with practical advice on what your skin needs and what it can live without. I never knew that a product that boosts SPF may NOT actually be protecting your skin from the sun. It must list the the active ingredients of either titanium dioxide, avobenzone or zinc oxide on the label to effectively fight UVA and UVB rays. I never knew that fragrance in products could do more harm than good so now I look for fragrance free or check that fragrance is far down on the label. I never knew that less product for your skin is best. I was always someone who layered product after product, thus spending a ton of money on my face...and so on. Chapters include: Understanding the hype, Miracles, frauds and facts, Skin care basics for everyone, Sun sense and Skin care planning.