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About this book
Become an empowered skincare consumer and uncover your best s kin
SkInformation ?is a must-have handbook for the skin-savvy woman who wants to cut through the hype and choose the best for her skin.
Cosmetics companies will tell you anything to convince you to buy their latest skincare lines. Millions of women fallfor thesemarketing campaigns designed to look like science–potentiallyto the detriment of their skin(not to mention bank accounts!).
Cosmetic chemist and educator Terri Vinsonexposesthemisinformation and 'white noise' about miracle products and ingredients, debunkscurrent skin 'mythology'and empowersyouto makeyourown smartskinchoices.
If you have an interest in skin health and want to understand the science behind the cosmetics you purchase, this book will take you to the next level of understanding and make you a truly informed consumer.SkInformationis written in an easy to digest manner so you don't need to be a science graduateto understand it.From sunscreen and mineral formulas to skin-friendly nutritionand lifestyle tips, SkInformation covers everything you need to know about your skin. You'll also find special sections on the skin issues that matter most to you.
Terri Vinson covers acne, skin aging, enlarged pores and many other concerns, teaching you the scientific explanations of these phenomena and explaining which skincare products really work–and why they work. Use this new knowledge toampup your skincare regime and cut out the products that don't serve you.
- Familiarise yourself withthe basic science of skin, including how essential skincare products work
- Become an empowered reader of labels to avoid harmful ingredients and marketing hype
- Improve your skin and guard against aging with diet and lifestyle tips from a cosmetic chemist
- Discover the skincare routine that will work best for your unique skin challenges
For ladies(and gents)who love to learn, thisbookgoes beyond the averagebeauty and skincare advice guide, divinginto skin conditions and concerns in a way thatanyone can appreciate and enjoy!
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Table of contents
- skinformation
- Contents
- About the author
- Acknowledgements
- Preface: my story
- Introduction
- part I Loving the skin you’re in
- part II Skin conditions and concerns
- Appendix A What are the most popular ingredients found in serums?
- Appendix B ‘Moisturiser-off’
- Appendix C Terri’s ‘great skin’ recipes
- Appendix D Essential oils and pregnancy
- Index
- EULA