Become an empowered skincare consumer and uncover your best skin
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 fall for these marketing campaigns designed to look like science - potentially to the detriment of their skin (not to mention bank accounts!).
Cosmetic chemist and educator Terri Vinson exposes the misinformation and ‘white noise’ about miracle products and ingredients, debunks current skin ‘mythology’ and empowers you to make your own smart skin choices.
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. SkInformation is written in an easy to digest manner so you don't need to be a science graduate to understand it.From sunscreen and mineral formulas to skin-friendly nutrition and 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 to amp up your skincare regime and cut out the products that don’t serve you.
- Familiarise yourself with the 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, this book goes beyond the average beauty and skincare advice guide, diving into skin conditions and concerns in a way that anyone can appreciate and enjoy!
Table of Contents
About the author vii
Acknowledgements ix
Preface: my story xi
Introduction xxi
Part I: Loving the skin you’re in 1
1. What’s the deal with skin? 3
2. What’s a cosmeceutical? 13
3. Skincare essentials 19
4. A spotlight on sunlight 33
5. Dishing the dirt on good cleansing 49
6. Facial exfoliation: what, why and when? 59
7. Intelligent makeup: minerals do more than rock! 67
8. Nerd-out time 77
9. What’s really in your bathroom cabinet? 93
10. Lifestyle tips of a clean science nerd/beauty tragic 109
11. The eyes have it! 121
12. Nutrition for great skin 131
13. The healthy skin lifestyle 145
14. The environment 155
15. Skin under the microscope 171
16. Secret women’s biz 185
17. What men want 189
Part II: Skin conditions and concerns 195
18. Ageing 197
19. Pigmentation 215
20. Acne, blemishes and oily skin 223
21. Scarring 247
22. Enlarged pores 259
23. Skin sensitivity 261
24. Dryness and dehydration 287
25. Cellulite: the facts 301
26. Stretch marks 307
27. Hormonal changes: smart choices for pregnancy and menopause 315
Appendix A: What are the most popular ingredients found in serums? 327
Appendix B: ‘Moisturiser-off’ 331
Appendix C: Terri’s ‘great skin’ recipes 335
Appendix D: Essential oils and pregnancy 343
Index 345
