I’m an expert on Skin Care, Skin Types, and Skin Care Regimen Design. Author of first and bestselling textbook on Cosmetic Dermatology (3 Editions/multiple languages), Monthly columnist for 25 years on cosmeceutical science for Dermatology News; columnist for Miami Herald for 20 years, author of 2 bestselling textbooks and one NYTimes bestselling consumer book.; inventor of patented Baumann Skin Typing System and skin regimen software used by over 250 doctors. I am owner of e-commerce site SkinTypeSolutions.com. On Empower MediSpa board of Shore Capital helping them acquire the best medispas in the US). Frequent consultant to investors, and skincare brands. On Board of Burt's Bees.Skills are: Writing,teaching, and training. Developing SOPs, cosmetic procedure risk management, Skin care product testing, Phase 2 and 3 FDA Medical device and drug trials. Medi-spa Administration, management and marketing, and e-commerce.I was Professor, Director and Founder of the University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute for 13 years until 2009 when I went into private practice. I authored the first and bestselling book on "Cosmetic Dermatology" in 2002 and the first comprehensive textbook on "Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients" (both McGraw Hill). I performed many clinical trials for the FDA including the trials on Botox, Dyport, Juvederm, Restylane, Voluma, and Sculptra in addition to many topical products. I have over 300 scientific publications and 2 awarded patents. I have 6 perfect FDA audits with no 483s. After leaving the University to start my private practice and independent research center, I missed teaching, so I created Skin Type Solutions to mentor, educate and guide dermatologists, medispas and their staff, and skin care enthusiasts on cosmeceuticals, proper regimen design and cosmetic procedures. I love sharing my knowledge and gathering opinions and expertise here on Linked In. I read many dermatology and science journals every month and will share what I learned here. If you are into skincare science, follow me to hear unbiased information and data. To learn how the Skin Type Solutions Software can give you the confidence to prescribe the right skincare regimen, improve patient compliance, and increase profitability visit SellMoreSkincare.com. I do not check my messages here regularly but am usually on at least once every 2 weeks.