Skintelligent: What You Really Need to Know to Get Great Skin

By: Dr. Natalia Spierings

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Synopsis: Learn how to navigate the confusing world of skincare so you never get fooled into buying hundreds of dollars of skincare products again with science- and evidence-based advice for healthy, great-looking skin from a world-renowned dermatologist.If you had a heart attack, would you go to a personal trainer to treat your chest pain? If you had cancer, would you seek treatment from a journalist who reviews chemotherapy drugs? No, you wouldn't. You would go to a cardiologist or an oncologist—an expert with vast clinical experience and knowledge. So why do we go to a beauty counter in a store or watch videos by beauty bloggers on YouTube to get skincare advice?Consultant dermatologist Dr. Natalia Spierings draws on a decade of work helping thousands of people achieve great skin by empowering you to navigate the confusing—and expensive—world of skincare. If you have a problem with your skin, it is a skin abnormality and cannot be corrected with a three-step skincare regime you buy at a department store.You'll learn:How skin worksHow skincare works (or doesn't)Unravelling big skincare ingredient claimsHow to treat the most common facial skin diseasesHow to tackle common aesthetic concernsThink of this book as your personal consultation with Dr. Spierings, and let her give you the information you need to start getting the best from your skincare—without hurting your wallet!