Skinformation - Terri Vinson

Skinformation

A Clean Science Guide to Beautiful Skin

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
384 Seiten
2020
John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7303-8522-6 (ISBN)
19,30 inkl. MwSt
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! 

TERRI VINSON is a self-confessed science nerd. The cosmetic chemist behind a leading global brand of mindful and evidence-based skincare products, she trains aestheticians and medical skin professionals on ingredient technology to help everyone get their best skin.

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

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort Milton, QLD
Sprache englisch
Maße 16 x 23 mm
Gewicht 595 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie Schönheit / Kosmetik
Wirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft / Management
ISBN-10 0-7303-8522-1 / 0730385221
ISBN-13 978-0-7303-8522-6 / 9780730385226
Zustand Neuware
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