These Science-Backed Books on Skin Will Change the Way You Wash Your Face

It's time to learn what skincare products you should actually be using.
The best science-backed books on skin include The Science of Beauty, Black Skin, and The Skincare Bible.
The best science-backed books on skin include The Science of Beauty, Black Skin, and The Skincare Bible.
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There’s nothing like getting lost in a good book. This is especially true for those titles that empower you with knowledge about your body and allow you to uncover answers to some of your most pressing questions about your health and well-being. While there is certainly no shortage of self-help books and books about healthy eating, thinking, and living, arming yourself with a book about skin can give you even more insight into your own inner workings and encourage you to establish routines and practices that help you find your glow. After all, our skin is the window to our overall health. 

The Best Books About Skin at a Glance

You won’t want to dive into just any old beauty book, though. Instead, choose ones from dermatologists, aestheticians, chemists, and other industry experts whose insights are backed by science. Whether you pick up The Skincare Bible, written by Dr. Anjali Mahto, a sought-after medical and cosmetic consultant dermatologist, or The Beauty Molecule, written by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a renowned dermatologist and founder of Perricone MD, or another top pick for the best books about skin, you’ll find solutions for your most pesky skin concerns and insights to give you glowing skin at any age. 

The Best Science-Backed Books About Skin

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