About the author viiAcknowledgements ixPreface: my story xiIntroduction xxiPart I: Loving the skin you're in 11. What's the deal with skin? 32. What's a cosmeceutical? 133. Skincare essentials 194. A spotlight on sunlight 335. Dishing the dirt on good cleansing 496. Facial exfoliation: what, why and when? 597. Intelligent makeup: minerals do more than rock! 678. Nerd-out time 779. What's really in your bathroom cabinet? 9310. Lifestyle tips of a clean science nerd/beauty tragic 10911. The eyes have it! 12112. Nutrition for great skin 13113. The healthy skin lifestyle 14514. The environment 15515. Skin under the microscope 17116. Secret women's biz 18517. What men want 189Part II: Skin conditions and concerns 19518. Ageing 19719. Pigmentation 21520. Acne, blemishes and oily skin 22321. Scarring 24722. Enlarged pores 25923. Skin sensitivity 26124. Dryness and dehydration 28725. Cellulite: the facts 30126. Stretch marks 30727. Hormonal changes: smart choices for pregnancy and menopause 315Appendix A: What are the most popular ingredients found in serums? 327Appendix B: 'Moisturiser-off' 331Appendix C: Terri's 'great skin' recipes 335Appendix D: Essential oils and pregnancy 343Index 345
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.