Skincare Hoax

Name: Skincare Hoax
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Fayne L. Frey
ISBN: 9781666623093

Author: Fayne L. Frey

Narrator: Ann Richardson

Unabridged: 4 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 10/18/2022

Categories: Nonfiction, Health & Fitness

Synopsis

We all want to have young and healthy skin, yet the beauty industry is so mixed in its messages that most consumers have no way to tell which skincare products are helpful and which claims are pure hype. In this book, skincare expert Dr. Fayne Frey explores the “essential” product categories that are entirely unnecessary, exposes how many well-known skincare ingredients have no scientific basis, and recommends truly effective skincare products and regimens that are easy and affordable. Key points include the following: -Why an over-the-counter wrinkle cream that removes wrinkles would be in violation of federal law; -The one and only true anti-aging product; -What moisturizers actually do. Reveal the healthiest and most informed choices for your skin with The Skincare Hoax.

About Fayne L. Frey

Fayne L. Frey, MD, is a New York-based, Ivy League-trained, board-certified dermatologist and skincare consultant as well as a nationally recognized expert in the effectiveness and formulation of over-the-counter skincare products. A contributor to and member of the editorial board of 50PlusToday and The Doctor Weighs In, she is the founder of FryFace.com, which offers skincare information and a tailored product-selection service.

About Ann Richardson

Ann Richardson was raised in the Midwest, where she was active in drama and singing. Her varied work experience has lent itself well to narration, as she's no stranger to the terminology used in wildlife management, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, education, and the automotive industry. A devoted volunteer for Learning Ally (formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic), she has narrated numerous audiobooks in a wide variety of genres.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Danielle on August 12, 2022

As a Sephora addict, I was horrified when I saw this and knew I had to get my hands on it immediately. I love skincare and makeup but I’m open-minded and know I spend too much money on it. At first I thought it was just a dermatologist ranting about work and wondering why we don’t love ourselves, wa......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on August 14, 2022

The author is a medical conservative who eschews basically everything but sunscreen. Not even retinoids or Vitamin C pass her risk/benefit assessment. I read this in hopes of finding a science-based approach of separating the wheat from the chaff. (Is EGF proven, or is it problematic? Does any evide......more

Goodreads review by Catherine on February 13, 2024

While this does contain some helpful info, it's not anything that anyone who's done a little bit of skincare research themselves shouldn't already know. It's particularly aimed at women who are 50+, evident by the number of times she mentions wrinkles and "anti-aging" products. I can appreciate the......more

Goodreads review by Bea on August 06, 2024

Basically her take it that sunscreen, moisturizer and Vaseline are all you need. Skincare is a scam. Have given it a higher rating because I’ve been thinking about it a lot. She goes into how skin can’t be « tightened » or « polished » it’s just lies. *edit: her focus is on anti aging so she doesn’t......more