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Skin: An Owner's Guide
From acting as the body’s first line of defense to regulating body temperature, your skin plays a crucial role in your overall health
Join consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP as she reveals the science behind your largest vital organ, showing you how to look after your skin through different life stages, manage common skin-related concerns and conditions, and achieve radiant, resilient skin throughout your life.
Packed with research-backed answers to topics including how stress affects acne, what makes up the skin microbiome, and what causes skin to age the quickest, this book will empower you to make informed choices that will benefit your skin and wider wellbeing. Within this comprehensive handbook, you will
Essential how the skin works, its functions, and its structureEasy-to-follow how to adapt your diet, sleep, exercise, and skincare regime to keep your skin healthier for longerExpert how to manage conditions including eczema, acne, and allergiesScience-based how treatments such as botox and chemical peels work and how effective they actually are
Whether you’re seeking reassurance on how to manage a skin concern, searching for answers to combat misinformation, or you simply want to uncover the science beneath the surface, this pocket-sized owner’s guide is perfect for anyone looking to understand and protect their skin for decades to come.
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The Body Literacy Library has sold tens of thousands of copies globally. Complete your collection
An Owner’s Guide
An Owner’s Guide
An Owner’s Guide
An Owner’s Guide
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Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP is a consultant dermatologist, laser surgeon, and trustee for the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority. She is the host of the hugely popular television show Bad Skin Clinic (known as Save My Skin in the USA), now in its eighth series.
Join consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP as she reveals the science behind your largest vital organ, showing you how to look after your skin through different life stages, manage common skin-related concerns and conditions, and achieve radiant, resilient skin throughout your life.
Packed with research-backed answers to topics including how stress affects acne, what makes up the skin microbiome, and what causes skin to age the quickest, this book will empower you to make informed choices that will benefit your skin and wider wellbeing. Within this comprehensive handbook, you will
Essential how the skin works, its functions, and its structureEasy-to-follow how to adapt your diet, sleep, exercise, and skincare regime to keep your skin healthier for longerExpert how to manage conditions including eczema, acne, and allergiesScience-based how treatments such as botox and chemical peels work and how effective they actually are
Whether you’re seeking reassurance on how to manage a skin concern, searching for answers to combat misinformation, or you simply want to uncover the science beneath the surface, this pocket-sized owner’s guide is perfect for anyone looking to understand and protect their skin for decades to come.
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The Body Literacy Library has sold tens of thousands of copies globally. Complete your collection
An Owner’s Guide
An Owner’s Guide
An Owner’s Guide
An Owner’s Guide
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Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP is a consultant dermatologist, laser surgeon, and trustee for the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority. She is the host of the hugely popular television show Bad Skin Clinic (known as Save My Skin in the USA), now in its eighth series.
208 pages, Hardcover
Published May 19, 2026
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September 9, 2026
informative & would make a good coffee table book.
June 16, 2026
this is a well-intentioned book - seemingly aiming to be the guide on skin, the way Why We Sleep became the guide to sleep or Chasing the Sun explained light exposure. however, it has neither the deep-dive into research the way Why We Sleep does, nor the storytelling that Chasing the Sun presents.
it felt more like a visit to a doctor, with a rundown through common conditions and tips for management or prevention. there was a lot of information - but most of it felt rather superficial and I struggled to read through it, although I am genuinely fascinated by the topic.
to be fair, this could be just my preference for format and content. but in the age of Wikipedia, AI, and Google Scholar, this book seems to add little on top.
it felt more like a visit to a doctor, with a rundown through common conditions and tips for management or prevention. there was a lot of information - but most of it felt rather superficial and I struggled to read through it, although I am genuinely fascinated by the topic.
to be fair, this could be just my preference for format and content. but in the age of Wikipedia, AI, and Google Scholar, this book seems to add little on top.
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