Kate Somerville - Complexion Perfection!: Your Ultimate Guide to Beautiful Skin by Hollywoods Leading Skin Health Expert

Hollywoods Hottest Actresses Love Kate Somerville!

Whenever my skin looks youthful and glowey, I thank God, my mom, and Kate Somerville. I dont know what I would do without her and them.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Kate has completely transformed my skin. For the first time in my life, at age 40, Im getting compliments on how beautiful my skin is. I think that says it all.

Debra Messing

Kate Somerville has literally changed the face of skin care, from the inside out.

Thanks to Kate, my skin always looks great!

Kate Walsh

Kate has made me feel so good about my skin. Shes changed it to the best its ever been, and her skin care is by far the best Ive ever used! I adore her and think she is a genius.

Lisa Rinna

I ran into an actress at Starbucks. She looked at least 20 years younger than the last time I saw her. She looked amazing. When I asked her why she looked so good, she answered, I switched from drinking coffee to drinking tea. She smiled. I didnt believe her. A few weeks later I ran into her at Kate Somerville I knew it was more than the tea.

Jennifer Coolidge

Copyright 2010 by Kate Somerville

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Design: Amy Gingery Photography by: Jim Jordan and Jeff Xander

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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Somerville, Kate.

Complexion perfection! : your ultimate guide to beautiful skin by Hollywoods leading skin health expert / Kate Somerville.1st ed.

p. cm.

ISBN 978-1-4019-2462-1 (hardcover : alk. paper)ISBN 978-1-4019-2463-8 (Tradepaper : alk. paper) 1.

SkinCare and hygiene. I. Title.

RL87.S66 2010

646.72dc22

2009024198

ISBN: 978-1-4019-2462-1
eISBN: 978-1-4019-2782-0

13 12 11 10 4 3 2 1

1st edition, March 2010

Printed in China

This book is dedicated to all of the inspirational women in my life. To my clients, friends, and family. To those I have cared for and who have cared for me. To each woman who has trusted, supported, and loved me unconditionally. Because of all of you, my dreams, and this book, have been made possible.

Contents

Client Transformations: Joanna Crane Tracy Pitera Karina Macias Glen OConnor Michelle Huang Fay McCallister Jim Row Jenna Zickerman Linda Cooper Carola Gonzales Shayne Jean Liu Arla Jordan Lori Lerner Cathi Myers

Over the years, Ive seen so many people who were overcome with grief because of their skin challenges. They were all searching for one simple thing: a healthy complexion. I cant tell you how many clients have cried in my chair because they were distraught and feeling powerless. Ive watched these men and women struggle with the state of their skin, and its heartbreaking. Whether its the emotional turmoil caused by acne or the anxiety associated with aging, insecurities can negatively influence how these individuals see themselves, how others see them, and how they live their lives.

This book is for every woman and man who wantsyearns forgorgeous, glowing skin. Healthy skin is not a sign of vanity or privilege; healthy skin is every persons right. Whether youve never had it or you want to get it back, its my professional goal to make radiant skin your reality. Whether you look tired and run-down, are plagued by breakouts, or are showing the signs of aging, this book is designed to give you the information and motivation you need to get your skinand your spiritin shape.

You may be like the many clients who have come to me after trying everything. Theyve spent hundreds (even thousands!) of dollars, tried a multitude of products, and popped controversial pills, yet they havent seen results; or worse, theyve experienced damaging side effects. I understand the frustration. Theres so much out there. Just stepping into the cosmetics department of any retailer is enough to cause anxiety and confusion. What treatments to choose? What supplements to take? What ingredients to look for? What products to buy? The what? list goes on and on.

So I sit with my clients and tune in to their skin and their stories, because beauty is more than skin-deep. I dig. I learn about their lives, their families, and their challengescomplexion oriented and beyond. I know when theyre head over heels in love or simply in over their heads. How? Sometimes they tell me, but mostly I know because the glow is either there or its not.

Our skin is a reflection of our deepest selves. The expression Its written all over your face is so true. We absolutely wear our lives on our faces: our joys and pains, our loves and losses, our victories and surrenders. Our skin speaks of our present, tells tales of our past, and foreshadows our future. So, while some people read the lines on palms, I read the lines on faces.

Havent you looked in the mirror during a challenging time and witnessed its undeniable mark on your face: dark circles, puffy eyes, furrowed brow? I certainly have.

Ive battled my own complexion chaos my entire life. Ive had eczema since I was a child. To this day, when Im traveling; not eating right; drinking too much caffeine; or not stopping to breathe, smile, and let go, my eczema comes back with a vengeance. Its a not-so-subtle message telling me to slow down. I look tired, my skin is lifeless, and, lets be honest, I look older. I need a skin-tervention ! That can mean taking a hike with the dog, relaxing in a long bath, squeezing some fresh juice, getting a facial, or spending time with my husband. And remembering to just breathe