The Courtin Concept

Book excerpt: Combining the principles of both nature and nurture, this illuminating guide demonstrates how women of any age can achieve radiant-looking skin by focusing on the basics. Acting as a "personal trainer" for the skin, world-renowned skin-care expert Dr. Courtin-Clarins reveals the six secrets behind good skin health—including safe sun exposure, the importance of regular physical exercise and balanced nutrition, and enemies such as pollution and stress. Additional skin-care topics, such as the benefits of botanical extracts and the value of quality cosmetics and individualized skin-care regimens, are also discussed.