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Beyond soap : the real truth about what you are doing to your skin and how to fix it for a beautiful, healthy glow / Sandy Skotnicki with Christopher Shulgan.

by Skotnicki, Sandy.

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Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited, 2018.

Beauty, Personal.

Cosmetics industry.

Skin -- Care and hygiene.

9780735233607 (softcover)

296 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: An epidemic -- Do you have problem skin? -- The cleanliness obsession -- Damaging our body's natural armour -- Getting skeptical about marketing -- Smoke for your skin : problem ingredients -- The product-elimination diet -- A common-sense guide to cleansing the skin -- Skincare for babies, children and teens -- Minimalist skincare : fighting aging, preserving skin health and enhancing beauty -- The future of skincare.

"Sensitive skin is one of the most buzzed-about topics in dermatology today. It can be painful, debilitating, and inconvenient. Astonishingly, many of the women and men who suffer from problem skin are unknowingly causing it by washing too frequently and using too many skincare and beauty products. In the name of beauty and anti-aging, we're slathering ourselves in creams and balms that actually can damage the skin they claim to protect. The miracle products we buy at department stores, specialty shops, and pharmacies have the potential to make us less attractive--and to prematurely age the skin. In Beyond Soap, leading dermatologist Dr. Skotnicki explains that the best state for skin is the natural state. On its own the skin is better equipped to fight wrinkles, stave off aging and act as armor that protects the body from infection. Every time we slather, spread, hydrate, or soften the skin, we nudge the skin away from its healthiest natural condition. Skotnicki demystifies the claims of commonly used beauty products and offers a common-sense approach to cleansing the body and a natural skincare regime that will fight aging, preserve skin health, and enhance beauty. Beyond Soap is a practical, essential guide to the best and worst ingredients we slather onto our bodies and how to get healthy glowing skin and look better than ever."--From publisher.

Shulgan, Christopher.

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