If you are like me, you have spent a ton of money and time trying out every product that claims to be the latest and greatest new thing out on the market that will make you have beautiful, more youthful skin. In The Skin Regime: Boot Camp for Beautiful Skin, author Dana Ramos claims that many products on the market are not only costly, but useless. According to Dana, by following a simple “boot camp” skincare regimen consisting of several glycolic peels, you can transform your skin from dull to vibrant in as little as six weeks.

Anxious to read the secret to skin perfection I sat down with the glossy pink-and-green, army camouflage patterned book, and finished reading it in under an hour (FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for review). The book is an easy read and written in a witty-tone, with the author handing out advice to you as if you are one of her best girlfriends.

“…there are some great books written by doctors which go into all the medical terms like dermis, epidermis and subcutaneous,” reads page 21. “The point of this book is to cut to the chase and give you basic cold, hard facts and info you need to get your skin looking terrific in a few weeks. This is boot camp, baby!”

In addition to providing skin regimen tips, Dana also lists makeup tips, as well how to transform your skin from head to toe. Here is a brief Q&A with Dana, where she answers some pressing questions, and provides some helpful skincare tips that can be used for the upcoming summer months and year-round.

How did you come up with the regimen?

I came up with the Regime after doing what my dermatologist, Dr. David Bank, instructed for years. In fact, he is the technical advisor of the book, and it is the TRUTH about skin care.

Are there any age groups that shouldn’t follow the regimen?

Anyone can follow it, but children should avoid it since their skin is too delicate and undeveloped. Pregnant women should also hold off on following the regimen even though there is very low risk of anything happening at all, it’s not worth taking the chance.

Since you are not a professional dermatologist, which should people trust your advice in the book?

Every single word in my book is approved by one of the most respected dermatologists in the United States:  Dr. David Bank of New York.  He was the technical advisor and wrote the forward. Furthermore, everything in the book is based on exactly what dermatologists suggest and reveal about what REALLY works in skin care, and what is just bull.

What is the most dramatic result someone has received from following the regimen?

I had bad skin and it has gotten better over the years. But one of my most notable clients is Tanning Mom; she healed her skin with The Skin Regime and you can see the results on my website.

What did you hope to achieve in writing the book?

I am passionate about teaching people the TRUTH about beauty products and skin care products.  The beauty industry is full of fraudulent claims, and we waste billions on bogus products.  People need to know the TRUTH which is laid out in the book. In fact, the very first page of the book is a challenge to the entire beauty industry to test against what The Skin Regime preaches. It is a powerful statement, and so far, no one has taken on the challenge.

I also give at least 5 percent of proceeds to worthy non-profit organizations.  I really believe in giving back.

What are the biggest beauty product myths/scams out there on the market?

There are too many beauty myths to list in one answer, and I cover a lot of them in my book.  For instance, the claims that you can get “firming” or “lifting” results in a bottle, or that the stuff in expensive skin care lines can do the things they claim—lies, lies, lies.  They can’t.  There ARE great products out there, and I teach how to recognize the fact from the fiction, and what the REAL pros say–the dermatologists in private practice.  Again, you can read the “challenge” to the industry I give both as my first page in the book, and on my website (See Skin Myths Busted).  I am out to BUST the myths and frauds, period.

What, in your opinion, are the top tips in the book everyone should follow year round?

Top tip, best ever:  use sunscreen.  The sun is the single worst thing for your skin. Smoking is number two on the list. No doctor in the world debates this, it is a FACT.

Another great tip: you can get great results with inexpensive drugstore items like Dove soap and Lubriderm lotion.  Skip the expensive stuff.  Any dermatologist will tell you the same thing.

And finally, you can give yourself exfoliation treatments, similar to what doctors use, safely, at home, and get great skin without having to pay a lot. That is one of the most revolutionary things I teach in the book. It is time for people to know they CAN do these things themselves.

With summer approaching, do you have any advice on how to transition into a new skin routine for the humid weather? 

Use lighter moisturizers and makeup so that your skin can breathe.  Don’t forget to do proper exfoliation. I have fabulous tips on this on my website, and in the book, of course.

What has been the most rewarding part of writing this book?

Hundreds of people have written to me saying that they had given up hope on getting great skin. They couldn’t believe that they had been lied to for so long by expensive beauty products, and now “see the light.”  I love knowing I have helped those people save time and money.  And for those who have severe issues such as severe acne or eczema, I have put them on the right track to get help with some of the newer treatments out there such as the use of light and lasers.

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