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Brown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor's Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair, and Nails Hardcover – May 27, 2003

by Susan C. Taylor (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 49 ratings
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At last -- a book devoted to the concerns of people of color that will help you enhance and protect the health and beauty of your skin, hair, and nails. Dr. Susan Taylor, a Harvard-trained dermatologist and a beautiful woman of color, bases her advice on more than fifteen years' experience treating patients in private practice and at the first-of-its-kind Skin of Color Center in New York City, which she directs.

Her quizzes, product recommendations, and patient-tested solutions provide information you can use today! She explains:

  • What makes skin of color beautiful -- yet vulnerable: Melanin provides rich color and sun protection, but makes skin prone to scars and marks. Dr. Taylor shares cleansing, care, and cover-up techniques.
  • Strategies for satin-smooth skin: Learn how to nip breakouts and rashes in the bud, avoiding discolorations.
  • Scar Rx: From cuts to cosmetic surgery, Dr. Taylor explains how to prevent and camouflage disfiguring scars.
  • Makeup made easy: Skin tones can vary on a woman's body. Dr. Taylor tells how to choose and use makeup for a perfect match year-round.
  • Health help for hair: From short naturals to hot combs, chemical hair relaxers, braids, weaves, and locks, Dr. Taylor tells how to style hair safely to avoid damage, hair loss, and skin irritation -- whatever style readers choose.
  • Skin cancer savvy: The danger signs are different in people of color. Dr. Taylor explains what to look for.

    Brown Skin offers comprehensive, culturally specific answers to help you look and feel your best, to recognize and prevent problems, and to get the right treatment for you and your family when needed.

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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Amistad
  4. Publication date
    May 27, 2003
  5. Dimensions
    7.38 x 1.09 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0060088710
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0060088712
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“Taylor empowers the Black woman to look and feel beautiful.” (--Ebony)

“This is a wonderfully informative book. It should be bought by every woman of color.” (--Harriette Cole, author of Jumping the Broom and Vows)

About the Author

Susan C. Taylor, M.D., a Harvard-trained physician and an internationally recognized expert on dermatology and ethnic skin issues, has appeared on the Today show, Weekend Today, and Good Morning America, and has been featured in O Magazine, Latina, and Essence. She is the founding director of the Skin of Color Center—the first of its kind in the nation—at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, and maintains a private practice in Philadelphia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amistad; 1st edition (May 27, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060088710
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060088712
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.73 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 1.09 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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D. Hamlett
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, A great Dr. and a must read for Black People!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2005
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Unfortunately most people do not understand that people of African decent have unique dermatological challenges that do not affect other races. Dr. Taylor has done a phenomenal job of both publicizing this and addressing things that we need to do to improve the health of our skin. I don't agree with everything she says 100%, particularly as it relates to diet and acne, but she has done a better job of addressing dermatology for people of color than anyone else I have seen or read to date.

In addition to really enjoying her book I travel from NYC to Philadelphia to receive treatment from her for a unique acne condition that predominantly affects black men (Acne Keloidalis Nuchae). Over the course of 15 years I have seen 3 Dermatologist and 2 Doctors who have told me that there is no way to treat it. To end a long story after one treatment from her and some topical ointments the condition is 97% gone! I giver her business card to black men that I see on the street who have really severe baldness and razor bumps due to this condition.

In summary: A great book; A great Doctor and something that all people of African decent should have in their library.
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Beauty Editor
5.0 out of 5 stars A Primer On Black Skin
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013
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As a teenager, I had many issues with my skin, including excessively oily, acne, blackheads, whiteheads, large pores, and uneven skin tone. These of course were issues I battled throughout my youth. My mother spent countless of dollars on dermatologist's suggested products that seemed to further irritate my skin. During my freshman year of college, I purchased this book and it literally changed my approach to dealing with my skin. Not only did it give me an actual plan for gorgeous skin, but it also provided treatments and gave clear details on their effectiveness for my issues. I've come a long way from someone who had very homely, unattractive skin to someone who receives compliments about my skin on a regular basis.
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B Swanson
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for women of color
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2006
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This book answered so many questions I have had about my skin. Things I never remember to ask a doctor and other things I have asked that they had no answers for me. Maybe it's because often times I represent a minority of their clientele so they don't care to or haven't taken the time to know. This book should serve you as a reference book, one you will turn to from time to time and one you will want to give to the women in your life. Your daughters, your mom and others. Thank you Dr. Taylor for being so thorough.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2017
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Haven't read all but a great book.
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clayport
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2014
Good info
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J. McCrae
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Black Skin care information
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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Very good book, brought for my teenage daughter to learn proper skin care
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LaShonda Bates
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2008
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This book is very informative when it comes to skin care for all types of skin. It has been very helpful in helping me to understand skin, hair and nail care.
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Tee @ RAWSISTAZ Literary Group
5.0 out of 5 stars A Black Woman's Beauty Guide
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2003
Dr. Susan Taylor is an internationally renowned aesthetician and dermatologist, with expertise and knowledge in the area of African American women's skin care. In BROWN SKIN: DR SUSAN TAYLOR'S PRESCRIPTION FOR FLAWLESS SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS,
she provides an abundance of information that focuses on the overall health and beauty of the skin, hair and nails of women of color.
BROWN SKIN dispels many of the beauty myths and misconceptions that have long permeated The African American community. It explores the efficacy and dangers of many skin care products readily available on the market, but that come without much guidance. It further outlines the latest advances in skin care, ranging from acid peels to laser surgery, and provides information on a host of dermatological manifestations in a wide range of medical conditions.
In a nutshell, BROWN SKIN is a complete guide for women of color, on how to enhance and protect their outer beauty. Dr Taylor does a fascinating job of demystifying the scientific facts concerning this topic, and presenting them in layman's terms, readily understandable by her audience. This book is a must read for women of color concerned with their physical appearance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2016
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Very helpful book.
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San & Kash
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2016
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Interesting reading
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