"Providing a cover for our delicate and intricate bodies, the skin is our largest and fastest-growing organ. We see it, touch it, and live in it every day. It is a habitat for a mesmerizingly complex world of micro-organisms and physical functions that are vital to our health and our survival. It is also a waste removal plant, a warning system for underlying disease and a dynamic immune barrier to infection. One of the first things people see about...

Explores some repulsive aspects of the human body with a focus the skin, and provides facts and information on itching, skin mites, rashes, flesh-eating bacteria, and other related topics.

Growing older is a blessing. But the slow decline and the loss of functionality associated with aging has led us to treat the process like a disease. These negative effects of aging, however, are not inevitable. Rather, they're largely the result of environmental and lifestyle factors that, when properly addressed, can be reversed through a process called Autojuvenation. Packed with accessible, innovative tips and techniques, this must-read guide...

"Just savor these bouquets of babies—cocoa-brown, cinnamon, peaches and cream. As they grow, their clever skin does too, enjoying hugs and tickles, protecting them inside and out, and making them one of a kind. Fran Manushkin’s rollicking text and Lauren Tobia’s delicious illustrations paint a breezy and irresistible picture of the human family—and how wonderful it is to be just who you are. Is there anything more splendid than a baby’s...

Millions of men and women struggle with skin problems ranging from embarrassing acne and eczema to painful psoriasis and inflammation. Clear Skin Detox provides the key to unlocking a beautiful, youthful complexion and overcoming skin conditions without prescription treatments or costly medical procedures. An easy-to-follow primer on the relationship between diet and skin health, Clear Skin Detox lays out an action plan for eating to beat common skin...

"Clare Kendry is living on the edge. Light-skinned, elegant, and ambitious, she is married to a racist white man unaware of her African American heritage, and has severed all ties to her past after deciding to 'pass' as a white woman. Clare’s childhood friend, Irene Redfield, just as light-skinned, has chosen to remain within the African American community, and is simultaneously allured and repelled by Clare’s risky decision to engage in racial...

Beets, pumpkin seeds, mangoes--these are some of the best foods for fighting aging and keeping your skin beautiful. The nutrients in these foods--from vitamins A, B, and C to the minerals iron and zinc--act as powerful antioxidants, neutralizing the free radicals that form in your skin due to sun exposure, environmental toxins, and a poor diet. The entire body needs these antioxidants in order to work properly and retain a glowing, healthy appearance....

"The very first Crayon Activist presents this picture book in which she spreads a message of inclusivity, empowerment and the importance of inspiring the next generation of leaders through The Peach Project and crayons"-- Provided by publisher.

"Sensitive skin is one of the most buzzed-about topics in dermatology today. It can be painful, debilitating, and inconvenient. Astonishingly, many of the women and men who suffer from problem skin are unknowingly causing it by washing too frequently and using too many skincare and beauty products. In the name of beauty and anti-aging, we're slathering ourselves in creams and balms that actually can damage the skin they claim to protect. The miracle...