Skin Rules
Trade Secrets From a Top New York Dermatologist
Debra Jaliman, M.D.

St. Martin's Press
March 2012/978-1-250-00095-8
Self Help
Amazon

Reviewed by Laura Hinds

Dr. Debra Jaliman is recognized as one of the top dermatologists in Manhattan. She is a practicing physician, and an educator in dermatology. Celebrities flock to her private practice to restore and maintain their skin for appearances in front of today's HD cameras.

Skin Rules is an easy and fast read about the most current techniques for getting your skin into the best condition it can be. The book is not just about your face and neck, but is also about cutting-edge procedures to help your whole body have healthy, glowing, and taut skin. The book is 77 chapters, with each chapter only containing a page or two of information. This is ideal for readers to absorb scientifically important information in short bursts.

Dr. Jaliman is reaching out to women and men everywhere to teach her readers how best to treat their own skincare needs. She provides information on products you can purchase inexpensively at your local drugstore. The chapters teach the rules for buying moisturizers, finding the right toner for your skin and much more. There is heavy emphasis placed on protecting your skin from the sun. For some problems you will need professional help, but for many inexpensive and easy ways to improve your skin, this book is a gem. As the reader learns more about skincare, they will also find name brand products listed to guide you with skincare shopping. There is a complete resource section at the end, which to me is proving invaluable for learning more about specific products and companies.

On a personal note, I do work with a Medical Esthetician for my own skincare and clearly see that she and Dr. Jaliman are on the same page about many types of skincare products and procedures. Since I can see in the mirror how much better my skin looks since I began treatments last year, I am comfortable with highly recommending Skin Rules as a guide to anyone who wants to take charge of their own anti-aging plans. Be it over the counter products or professional treatments, there are answers out there to help anyone look and feel better.