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Ingrid Wood. Good Skin
DISCLAIMER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
contents
Unmasking skin
THE EPIDERMIS
THE DERMIS
The functions of the skin
ABSORPTION AND ASSIMILATION
ELIMINATION
SENSE OF TOUCH
REGULATION OF BODY TEMPERATURE
PROTECTION
How skin ages
A lifetime of skin
The keys to healthy skin
GOOD GENES
REGULAR EXERCISE
BALANCED DIET
ENOUGH SLEEP
DEEP BREATHING
Enemies of the skin. CITY LIFE
SUN
SUGAR
SMOKING
ALCOHOL
STRESS
What are free radicals?
How do free radicals form?
Taking care of your face
Skin types
NORMAL SKIN
DRY SKIN
OILY SKIN
COMBINATION SKIN
SENSITIVE VERSUS SENSITIED?
Basics of skincare. CLEANSE
TONE
MOISTURIZE
Serums and boosters
Eye cream
Neck cream
Night cream
MASKS
Exfoliate to rejuvenate
A SKIN FOR ALL SEASONS
INGREDIENT WATCH
Vitamins for the skin
Sun savvy
The sun and your skin
THE SCIENCE OF SUNBURN
SUNBURN VS SUNTAN
PROTECTING YOUR SKIN
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS
FAUX GLOWS
WHAT ABOUT SUNBEDS?
WHY VITAMINA IS SO VITAL
AND NOW FOR THE GOODNEWS ..
Problem skin
All about acne
WHAT CAUSES ACNE? Hormones
Diet
Stress
TREATING ACNE – PRONE SKIN
Common problems
ROSACEA
ECZEMA
PSORIASIS
VITILIGO
PIGMENTATION
HORMONES AND SKIN
Smoothing the surface
FREEZERS
FILLERS
MICRODERMABRASION
INTENSE PULSED LIGHT THERAPY (IPL)
CHEMICAL SKIN PEELS
LASER RESURFACING
Taking care of your body
Body basics
EXFOLIATION
MOISTURIZING
HAIR REMOVAL
All about cellulite
Vein removal
Stretch marks
Bath time
Feeding your skin
The stress index
Nourishing from the inside out
Good fats
The power of protein
Bright colours
Low sugar
Raw foods
Water
Eat your way to great skin
Relaxation
Meditation
The benefits of meditation
Breathing
Weekend detox
Daily detox
Home spa
Facial tips:
Glossary
Useful contacts
Index
Picture credits
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The author and publishers have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this book was accurate at the time of going to press, and accept no responsibility for any injury or inconvenience sustained by any person using this book or following the advice provided herein.
The publishers gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Ian Macfarlane from MEDI-SPA for the use of their beautiful facilities during the photo shoot.
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Towards the end of the twenties, the first signs of fine lines around the eyes and mouth usually appear as collagen and elastin start to break down in the skin. There’s a signific ant drop in skin hydration, and adult acne may also occur. Broken veins may appear as tiny red dots on the skin, and brown pigmentation marks and age spots can begin to show. Pores can enlarge and skin may become coarser due to sun damage, or the fact that the rate of loss of dead surface cells has started to slow down (which is why exfoliation is so important now).
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