Skintelligent: What You Really Need to Know to Get Great Skin

by Dr. Natalia Spierings

Overview

Learn how to navigate the confusing world of skincare so you never get fooled into buying hundreds of dollars of skincare products again with science- and evidence-based advice for healthy, great-looking skin from a world-renowned dermatologist.

If you had a heart attack, would you go to a personal trainer to treat your chest pain? If you had cancer, would you seek treatment from a journalist who reviews chemotherapy drugs? No, you wouldn't. You would go to a cardiologist or an oncologist—an expert with vast clinical experience and knowledge. So why do we go to a beauty counter in a store or watch videos by beauty bloggers on YouTube to get skincare advice?

Consultant dermatologist Dr. Natalia Spierings draws on a decade of work helping thousands of people achieve great skin by empowering you to navigate the confusing—and expensive—world of skincare. If you have a problem with your skin, it is a skin abnormality and cannot be corrected with a three-step skincare regime you buy at a department store.

You'll learn:

• How skin works
• How skincare works (or doesn't)
• Unravelling big skincare ingredient claims
• How to treat the most common facial skin diseases
• How to tackle common aesthetic concerns

Think of this book as your personal consultation with Dr. Spierings, and let her give you the information you need to start getting the best from your skincare—without hurting your wallet!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728279640
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	10/25/2022
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	548,960
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Dr. Natalia Spierings is a Consultant Dermatologist with a Master's Degree in Aesthetic Medicine. A unique combination of technical skill, depth of knowledge, aesthetic sensibility, and communication skills has positioned her globally as a leading dermatologist. She currently splits her clinical time between both the NHS and private sector in London, and at Kings College Hospital in Dubai. You can find her on Instagram @drnataliaspierings.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1 How Skin Works 11

1 The Structure of the Skin 13

2 The Myth of the Skin 'Type' 33

3 How Skin Changes as We Age 47

Part 2 How Skincare Works (Or Doesn't) 59

4 Facial Cleansers and Moisturisers 63

5 Sunscreen 87

6 Skincare Products You Don't Need 97

Part 3 Unravelling Big Skincare Ingredient Claims 111

7 Vitamin A 121

8 Hydroquinone 133

9 Vitamin C 141

10 Acids 147

11 Other Common Cosmetic Ingredients 153

Part 4 How to Treat the Most Common Facial Skin Diseases 159

12 Acne Vulgaris 163

13 Rosacea 201

14 Dermatitis 215

15 Melasma and Facial Hyperpigmentation 221

Part 5 How to Tackle Common Aesthetic Concerns 231

16 Fine Lines and Wrinkles 233

17 Dark Under-Eye Circles 241

18 Unwanted or Excess Facial Hair 245

19 Skin 'Rejuvenation' 259

Final Words 273

Appendix: How to Choose a Dermatologist 277

Acknowledgements 279

References 281

Index 307