The Wrinkle Cure

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
Skin Care's Leading Voice

Nicholas Perricone, M.D., has done what no other health or beauty expert has done: create the antidote to aging skin.

A Yale-affiliated dermatologist and anti-aging expert, Dr. Perricone has spent nearly 2 decades researching the causes and cures of aging skin. The result is an all-natural antioxidant program for skin rejuvenation that goes far beyond surface fixes and produces startling, long-lasting results in every layer and every cell of your skin. Dr. Perricone's breakthrough science has the attention and respect of the medical community, and his skin program is already used widely by world-famous newscasters and entertainers. Now, it is your turn to apply Dr. Perricone's groundbreaking methods to attain beautiful, supple skin!

Dr. Perricone's program has been touted in Elle, Glamour, In Style, Town & Country, Mirabella, and Newsday, among other publications.

I breezed through the book the first night I bought it, bought two of his products soon thereafter (one product to firm around the eyes and another to firm the face), and didn't bother with the nutritional supplements (I thought the list was too long and there was no way I was going to figure out which ones were more helpful and the right amount of each to take, and when to take them throughout the day). Instead of rigorously following the diet, I just loosely tried to take his advice, drinking more water so I don't dry up and look like a prune, eating more fruit and veggies, eating more fish (especially salmon), and less red meat (though still stopping in McDonalds every now and then).

Two weeks later I was out with a fellow I had dated a few times and he said I looked particularly attractive that evening. I told him I had had my teeth whitened. He said, no, it's not that, it's my skin, something is beautiful and different about it, he didn't know what. Then I told him I had been trying something new and that it must work, though he was the first person to say anything. The following weekend, my mother told me I looked nice, contented - perhaps it was something else? Last week I took two days off from work and the first day a guy flirted with me in the bookstore and gave me his business card, then the next day I was hanging out in the park and a guy introduced himself to me and kept hanging around me 'til I made it clear I was going my own way, without him. That kind of attention in two days hadn't happened in a long time.

I'm not sure that I see a difference as quickly as 10 minutes, but I would lean toward saying yes, it works quickly. And even if it didn't, it's well worth reading the book and trying some of the recommendations.

P.S. Saw the author on public television tonight and he said which 4 supplements are more important to take, so I'll try those soon (vitamins C and E, DMAE, and alpha lipoic acid), though I won't take them on a schedule as he suggested, but will instead be more random, maybe I'll take them all before work.


I saw this Doctor on Good Morning America!   September 8, 2000
259 out of 266 found this review helpful

I saw Dr. Perricone on Good Morning America. Several volunteers agreed to go on his "three day skin diet." They were instructed on which foods were best for healthy skin. They used no special products, just followed the food plan. In three days they returned to the show and their skin was AMAZING. Diminished lines, smoother texture, just younger looking in general. Diane Sawyer said he was a dermatologist from Yale University. With those credentials and the really stunning results I bought the book. I've been following the program and taking some of the nutritional supplements he suggests, and I love the difference in my skin. I highly recommend The Wrinkle Cure.


Very Informative and Helpful   September 7, 2001
A. Roberts (Charles Town, WV USA)
84 out of 85 found this review helpful

This is a great book. It is easy to read, very informative, and the "cures" (at least the ones that I've tried) actually work. It contains information about the strengths and weakenesses of various types of skin, and how antioxidants can help. The author also gives the names of some skin care products that include antioxiodants. Okay, so he also recommends his own products in that list. I'm not offended by the self promotion. However, I did visit the author's web site and found the prices for his products to be very high. Later, I surfed the web, found a few web sites about making your own face creams and lotions, and tried adding the antioxidants to these concoctions. I experienced visible improvement of my skin after only a few days. My experience with my home made antioxidant face cream is consistent with the results the author describes in his book. So, from this perspective I say the theory behind the book is sound, and I highly recommend the book to others.


Forgive me if I tell you, "I look great!"   April 20, 2000
160 out of 169 found this review helpful

"The Wrinke Cure," has what everyone wants! This book contains all the proven information for maintaining and obtaining youthful skin but the benefits do not stop there. Guidance on diet, exercise, and nutritional supplementation for feeling recharged in every way is included. Most importantly, this is an easy and enjoyable program for everyone, including a busy professional like myself, to follow. I am sold on this program and, after trying it for a short time, can honestly say that I recommend it highly to all of my friends and family. (Oh yes! I feel wonderful too!)


I love the results!   August 23, 2001
69 out of 72 found this review helpful

Bottom line: I love this book. I'm very up to speed on diet and nutrition. However, This is the first time I've tried a diet for my skin. My 40th b'day was coming up, so I thought, well, why not. And I gave it a try. After three days I saw a significant improvment in my complexion. I have olive skin, and although I don't have any major complaints, I thought it could loook better. I ate the fish, the fresh veggies, fresh fruit (all organic) and avoided sugar and coffeeI Drank green tea instead... and drank a lot more water than usual. I always take a multi-vitamin, and added alpha-lipoc acid to my supplement. My dermatologist formulated a cream with Alpha-lipoc acid, DMAE and Vit C Ester in it, which I've been using every other night for two weeks. I've had GREAT results. This book is sort of a prima donna handbook really... if you plan on dining on Mac Donalds or if you smoke or drink a lot but expect great skin - forget about it. You have to combine common sense with some special creams. It's simple to do... if you really want the results just do what the book says. Yes, he provides a list of where you can get the products (Which I found helpful) but you can get them formulated by your dermatologist as well. It's a good book.