3 books on skin beauty that helped me understand mine better

Updated article, published August 12, 2021

Whether we are in adolescence, at the beginning of our active life or even later, the skin can hide mysteries that we do not always understand. As a result, we sometimes end up turning to aggressive, abrasive or simply unsuitable treatments for our skin hoping for quick results …

In reality, the skin is a complex organ which must be approached in a kind and constructive way. To understand it better, I have selected for you three ultra interesting books on the subject, which have helped me in all my relationship with my capricious epidermis (cystic acne, skin reactions to stress and fatigue, eczema, etc.). Here we go!

The beauty book by Charlotte Daubet and Sabrina Lavagne d’Ortigue

This book came out a while ago, but it’s still a goldmine of information the right things to do to take care of your skin, regardless of its type, color or problem.

Inside you can find interviews with experts and inspiring women, tutorials, healthy recipes and of course tips for integrating a beauty routine based on sweetness and effectiveness into your life. A very interesting book that does not lose its meaning with age.

The best skin in your life starts here by Paula Begoun

This book, written by Paula Begoun, founder of the Paula’s Choice brand, is a real leather bible. Unfortunately, it has not yet been translated into French, but if you are fluent in English, it is still very interesting understand the mechanisms of the epidermis and know how to take care of it according to every problem!

Sure, it may cost you a few long minutes of research to understand certain scientific terms, but in the end it’s really worth it because Paula has included in her book studies, analyzes and of course, her expert touch of the skin that he has refined over the course of his career! A very engaging and comprehensive book that will answer many of your questions without taboos!

The skin microbiota of Alain Géloën and Alexandra Raillan

You knew, you, that Does the skin have an entire ecosystem on its own? Because I, at the time, was not aware of it at all! As a result, I’ve spent part of my life wishing to fight off all the little bacteria that were present on the surface of my skin, hoping to stop having pimples … in vain, as you can imagine.

Indeed, there is a whole fauna and flora that live in harmony on the surface of our skin and when you upset her, that’s when the problems really start. To find out more about the subject, this very well written book by Alain Géloën (Director of Biology Research at CNRS and Scientific Advisor) and Alexandra Raillan (Journalist) is here! Reading it will transcend how you see your skin and change the way you care for it. A whole program!

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