SkinFood: Your 4-Step Solution to Healthy, Happy Skin

by Dr Thivi Maruthappu

'Thorough and excellent' The Times

We all want a healthy, glowing complexion, but are we going about it the right way?

Our skin is influenced by many different factors, from our individual genetics to stress, and nutrition to sleep. Each one of these is a piece of a puzzle. Over a decade of treating patients, consultant dermatologist and registered nutritionist Dr Thivi Maruthappu has found that each piece counts. When it comes to our skin we need to start taking a more holistic view, which is why Dr Thivi has devised an innovative, science-backed way to help you achieve the skin that you the 4-Step Skin Solution.

Building on pioneering research into the powerful links between the gut microbiome and the skin, Dr Thivi's unique approach prioritises skin health while also helping you to feel great along the way. SkinFood will also explore the importance of the mind-body connection and its vital role in supporting our skin, as well as offer advice on how to develop a bespoke skincare routine that includes ingredients that work for you.

With over forty delicious, tried-and-tested SkinFood recipes designed to target a number of concerns - including acne, ageing well, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema - and in-depth, tailored advice, SkinFood aims to replicate a conversation you might have in a dermatologist's clinic to help you put your skin health at the top of the agenda.

389 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 22, 2023

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved how I was taken on a full journey of my skin and really enjoyed the writing style here. I have rosacea so bought this for myself as I was getting very overwhelmed with the information available online and feel I now know what I can try. I am a registered dietitian myself but skin health is not my speciality and although I have been reading a lot about the gut-brain axis for gut disorders it was great to learn how it further applies to skin.
This is a great read if you are looking for evidence based recommendations and tips to improve your skin.

[Laura Haynes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I already knew a lot of what was included in this book, but it’s always good to have a reminder. Skimmed through sections on skin conditions that didn’t apply to me, but the anti-aging tips were great reminders. Perfect for anyone just starting to focus on skin health, though for me, the nutrition advice was mostly stuff I already do.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a skincare student at the time I absolutely loved reading this and it was so informative and up to date. It taught me so much that I didn’t already know and also enabled me to be able to advise my (now) clients about some adjustments to their skin.

[James Wilkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

opens your eyes to the world of nutrition and how it affects your skin. nuts and berries forever, especially black berries