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001 2011014502
003 DLC
005 20120118171836.0
008 110525s2011 mau 001 0 eng
010 $a 2011014502
020 $a9781590309209 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
040 $aDLC$cDLC$dDLC
042 $apcc
050 00 $aRL87$b.M214 2011
082 00 $a646.7/2$223
084 $aHEA003000$2bisacsh
100 1 $aMa, Kristen.
245 10 $aBeauty pure and simple :$bthe ayurvedic approach to beautiful skin /$cKristen Ma.
250 $a1st ed.
260 $aBoston :$bTrumpeter,$cc2011.
300 $a231 p. :$bill. ;$c21 cm.
500 $aIncludes index.
520 $a"Beauty Pure and Simple provides an all-natural, holistic view of skincare and beauty drawn from both the latest in skincare science and from Ayurveda, a system of wellness that has been practiced for thousands of years on the Indian subcontinent. In this practical guide, Kristen Ma, who is both a popular esthetician and an Ayurvedic practitioner, provides a skincare and beauty regimen that is easy to use, safe, and effective. Ma gives a clear and readable explanation of skin biology and the basics of Ayurveda as it applies to skin health, helps readers determine their true skin type according to their specific dosha (physical constitution according to Ayurvedic principles), and then recommends individualized regimens with easy-to-obtain products. She also covers such topics as the influence of diet on skin, dealing with skin changes that come with aging, protecting skin from the sun and pollutants, the effect of stress on skin and how to cope with it, and how to treat common problems such as dark circles under the eyes, breakouts, acne, eczema, rosacea, puffy eyes, hyperpigmentation, and many others. Ma is a persuasive advocate for chemical-free products and biodegradable or recyclable packaging, and she alerts readers to the harmful ingredients that are ubiquitous in most products and treatments on the market and recommends alternatives. "--$cProvided by publisher.
650 0 $aSkin$xCare and hygiene.
650 0 $aMedicine, Ayurvedic.
650 7 $aHEALTH & FITNESS / Beauty & Grooming.$2bisacsh
856 42 $3Cover image$u978-1-59030-920-9.jpg