[.ca] The Wrinkle Cure: Unlock The Power Of Cosmeceuticals For ... (ISBN 1579542379)

From Amazon.com:
"Plastic surgery isn't the only way to keep the aging process at bay. With the proper care you can have fabulous skin in your forties, fifties, sixties and beyond," promises author Nicholas Perricone, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine. In his opening chapters, Perricone explains why skin wrinkles and sags--a combination of factors including the passage of time, stress, poor nutrition, excess alcohol consumption, sleep deprivation, and exposure to cigarette smoke, sunlight, and pollution. Ultimately, however, it all boils down to damage caused by those renegade free radicals. The bulk of his book is then devoted to a clearly presented skin care regimen that involves oral and topical antioxidant therapy. On the oral front, he emphasizes eating antioxidant foods, such as cantaloupe and dark green leafy vegetables, and avoiding "bad carbohydrates" (high in the glycemic index) such as pasta, sugar, and pancakes. And if you want to look good for a big event within a few days he suggests eating "fish, fish and more fish." On the topical level, he recommends nutritional skin products such as his DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) cream ("an instant anti-aging face-lift"), a product that can only be purchased at specific places, such as selected Nordstrom stores or www.Sephora.com. Perricone's tie-in with his personal line of "cosmeceuticals" makes the book feel a tad self-serving. (He even includes an index of where to buy his products.) However, most of his advice is based on solid research and common sense, which gives this celebrity doctor credibility as well as a huge following. --Gail Hudson

If the author really wants to be convincing......:
I bet many readers were excited to be told by a dermatology professor that by eating certain supplements and applying certain creams, plus a genearl good diet etc., they can actually reduce the sags and wrinkles on their skin--I'm no exception. But after visiting Dr. Perricone's web site to see the prices of the products, it made me think twice. I can afford them, but I will not buy them because I'm just not convinced of the worth. If Dr. Perricone really wants us to believe his theory and the effects of the treatments he claims, he should not make the products so ridiculously expensive, at least he can offer, say, 1-3 month of Low Cost Trials for each customer. In that case, if anyone has seen real positive effect during the trial, then she/he would be willing to spend more on the products at non-trial prices. Since the treatment must continue indefinitely, Dr. Perricone will still make $$$$$$$ that he wants, and he will have gained many loyal customers. Unfortunately this is not the case. The book may have presented a nice theory, but there is no testimony, only quotations he cited from God-knows-where. Given the psychology of the aging people, and the income of those who are most conscious of their appearances (such as television anchors, actresses--these people will probably not care if their money was wasted on something with no acclaimed effects), this is a smart business. Poor, ordinary people will have gone bankruptcy. Of course, the important issue is not money, but whether the effects are real: if real, then a poor woman will be gladly giving her hard-earned $$$ for even a few weeks of youthful-looking skin. So, my word to Dr. Perricone: show us some real thing by offering a trial price so we can enjoy the effects on ourselves, rather than hearing you quote some "patients" whose skin we will never see. If we see any improvement of our skin during the trial period, you bet we will come back to you without hesitation. Besides, I have learned that the actual cost of the products is far, far lower.

Look for less expensive alternatives - at the drug store:
I borrowed this book from the library (sorry Amazon). It was a fast read and by luck I had already tried one of the supplements he recommends; Alpha Lipoic Acid (I grabbed the wrong bottle when intending to purchase Acidolphilus). Periodically I would take some trying to use it up. I never made the connection between taking Alpha Lipoic Acid and better looking skin until I read the book. Once I put the two together I thought there may be something to what he said. I started taking the Alpha Lipoic Acid supplements I already had and purchased vitamin C Esther and Coenzyme Q10. Since Perricone advocated using moisturizers that contained these vitamins I popped a coenzyme Q10 capsule and smoothed the contents over my face at night (it makes you look jaundiced). Later I purchased a cream containing these vitamins from the Vitamin Shoppe via Amazon (it cost $14) and I use it at night. During the day I use Nivea's Q10 Plus moisturizer with sunscreen. Have I noticed a difference? A small one, yes. The wrinkles are less deep and less noticeable, though still there. My skin has a healthier appearance - brighter (my skin was looking dull and haggard for awhile). I will keep taking the supplements because I think they make a difference. However, I will purchase them from the drug store where they are affordable and I take one each a day. (I've noticed that putting coenzyme Q10 on a cut makes it heal faster.)

I know the DoctorSecret:
I finally had enough of my wrinkles and saw the infomercial on PBS. I bought the book and decided to take the plunge. I followed the diet to a "t" and realized it's more about basic health than high priced products. I search online and found a website doctorsecret.com they sell products similar to the ones in the book. I use the book daily for reference. My girlfriend buys only name brand items and has spent tons of cash. We compared the products and they seem to be identical. Love the book.J

Nothing New Here:
Mr. Perricone is obviously a very bright man...with a very advanced knowledge of dermatology and I respect his positions in the medical field. Although he's likely a brilliant doctor...all of his skin care products lack the one (and only) thing that can actually assist in the war against wrinkles. It's puzzling that somebody with his background would set out to produce a line of skin care that discludes any kind of sunscreen...even an SPF 5 .... I have 5 of his products....the alpha lipoic lip cream dried up so quick I had to throw it out...even though it was tightly sealed and in a dark place. His moisturizer is very average...and so is the 'eye area therapy'. What works very nicely is the 'face firming activator'....I bought it because my mother who is 70 had such wonderful results... No it didn't remove any wrinkles...(come on people...there is no such creme anywhere in the world) but her skin had a healthy glow and her skin tone looked very even. The Amine complex face lift is not too bad either...but again...these products DO NOT REMOVE WRINKLES. Obviously if such a product existed...no beauty conscious woman would ever wrinkle So...the title of the book is somewhat misleading in that his diet recommendations and products can/are able to ...cure wrinkles. This just isn't so. What is the most truthful and helpful aspect of this book is Mr. Perricone's references of the ZONE diet. I did go on the Zone program for 1 yr..not to lose weight...purely to see if it would give me more energy and if I'd feel 100% better. The results were notably amazing...had the recipes not been so hard to put together ...I'd still be on it today.... My hat's off to you Dr. Sears for your Zone diet. I'm not a doctor...but my energy increased...I had a sense of well being...and if you accompany this way of eating by some exercise...you'll likely improve your health overall.. The book is not going to help cure wrinkles. If that's what your're looking for...STAY OUT OF THE SUN...don't smoke and keep alcohol consumption to an absolute minimum. That's what any good dermatologist will tell you. My mother-in law has stayed out of the sun almost her entire life and her 59 yr old face looks like she's 35.

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