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

Product Description
From Yale University's dermatological and anti-aging expert Nicholas Perricone, M.D., comes the all-natural program that has already helped thousands-including top Hollywood stars. This antioxidant plan revitalizes your skin from the outside and inside, reducing and effectively erasing wrinkles and blemishes, no matter your skin color or type, no matter your age! Find out about:

* Alpha Lipoic Acid-lines, wrinkles, under-eye puffiness, acne scars, and enlarged pores can disappear.
* The Three-Day Diet for Better Skin-special "face-changing" foods visibly change the way you look, in just seventy-two hours.
* Vitamin C Ester-this miracle supplement can heal sun-damaged skin or inflammations by helping your body produce collagen-it firms up sagging skin as well!
* An Instant Face-lift-DMAE tightens skin almost instantly and offers long-lasting results with continued use. And quickly plumps up lips, too!
* The Sugar Taboo-simple carbs ravage your skin and speed aging. Find out how to reverse the damage!

COMMON SKIN PROBLEMS...EXTRAORDINARY SOLUTIONS!

Your skin is as individual as you are: white or brown, oily, dry, prone to breakouts, or easily irritated. Whatever your specific skin concern, cosmeceuticals-vitamin creams and other treatments that provide benefits beyond simple moisturizers-can help. Here's what Dr. Perricone recommends for these common problems:

Problem #1-Crow's-feet, Upper Lip Line
Solution: A form of Vitamin C able to actually penetrate into the skin. Discover how it works and where to get it.

Problem #2-Dark Under-Eye Shadows
Solution: An extraordinarily powerful antioxidant available orally or in a topical cream-it can be your miracle-worker.

Problem #3-Jowls and Sagging Skin
Solution: An exciting new nutrient complex that is a true face-lift in a jar. In greater strengths, it can lift your thighs too!

Problem #4-Dull, Sallow-Looking Skin
Solution: Alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids-but not all are created equal. Discover which one excels at exfoliation.