Perfect Skin: Unlocking the Secrets

by Alexandra Soveral

Our skin is the one organ that most accurately reflects our inner health and wellbeing and yet it is rarely understood. Alexandra Soveral, one of the world’s most in-demand facialists, lifts the lid on everything you need to know – what the skin is, how it works, what affects it and, above all, how to make it as healthy as possible from the inside out and from the outside in.Perfect Skin will give you... ...expert nutrition advice and skin-friendly recipes...organic solutions to allergies and flare-ups...all-natural skin-care products that you can find in your kitchen...and uncover the myths, lies and pseudoscientific claims we are fed by brandsIt's time to discover the organic way to healthy, glowing skin from the beauty industry's best-kept secret.

339 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 2, 2017

Reviews

[Ada · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have something of an embarrassing weakness for self-help books. Hand me anything that promises to help me improve myself and I will probably grab it. This particular book had a positive review in the Financial Times, which is why I bought it.
When I was reading the review, I somehow managed to miss the fact that the book is about holistic ways of taking care of your skin. The word “holistic” usually rings alarm bells for me. However, I only noticed it after I bought the actual book... so it was too late. I decided to give it a go anyways.

I was surprised to spot quite a few typos and missing page numbers- hardly the author’s fault, I know, but I do feel the proof-reader and the publisher should have perhaps done better. A lot of the advice in the book is sound common sense: eat to feed your skin and not your sugar cravings, for example (I shouldn’t really talk as I’ve had a bar of chocolate today).

There are a few pieces of advice that sound quite practical. Soveral is an advocate of dry brushing your face and body and massaging your face with oil. I’ve tried the facial massage and I can testify they are very pleasant and don’t take that long: and most importantly I felt they made a noticeable difference to my skin (especially the creases on my forehead). My dermatologist, however, hearing that I used jojoba oil for the facial massage, said that it would make my acne worse. I wonder if I can use the same massage movements for applying face cream?

[Laura C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is skin-changing. Alexandra's scientific background and extensive practice combined with her compassionate tone is unique.

I ordered this book on my e-reader because of the following: I was googling for a facial draining massage, subsequently I saw a video by Alexandra and started to do that massage for a couple of days morning and evening and it visually had an impact on my facial features.

I read the book and her holistic & comprehensive skin approach is so respectful for the skin's natural processes, that one wonders how that info isn't common knowledge by anyone caring for their skin. I cannot recommend this book enough for anyone wanting to take self care to the next level, for everyone already into natural skincare, for people living a mindful and respectful life with one's own body. For people that want sound advice backed by science and extensive research & poignant observations.

The book is for everyone encountering any questions on their skin, from issues like allergies, eczema, acne, psoriasis, pigmentation to people interested in ageing their facial skin gracefully.

[Heidi Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thorough, scientific and breaks down an overview of what causes different skin conditions and the best ways to holistically combat oiliness, dryness, whiteheads etc. As a makeup artist, it’s important to me that I can accommodate to all skin types with my work- I’d always love to give people the best results I possibly can, and much of that comes from the canvas (skincare) rather than excessive piling on of makeup products. Therefore this was useful to me to hear about the other types. I however read this for myself too, as someone with extremely dry skin and unfortunately for my particular skin concerns, there wasn’t much new info to be found that couldn’t be googled.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book and read it in one enjoyable bath time. I wish it went a bit more in depth though and I'm sad that the author is so against medical treatments when they are the only thing that's managed to control my dermatitis. it's certainly inspired me to take better care of my skin and to give life without the contraceptive pill a chance.

[Clémence Mueffling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book! It has so much information, yet very easy to read. You are really in the hands of a true expert!