This revised and expanded edition has been updated with the latest information, and has all-new sections on suncreen, eye treatments, and more.Do you really need a ten-step skincare regimen? Is that $100 eye cream worth it? What the heck are “actives” anyway? In this book, two professional chemists and beauty industry insiders tell all.“Victoria and Gloria have been a go-to resource for us over the years, and this book perfectly captures their skincare expertise. What a fun, smart read for beauty junkies and novices alike!” —BRITTANY BURHOP FALLON, Beauty Director of NewBeauty MagazineBEAUTIFUL SKIN MADE SIMPLE. (WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE!)How do I even build a skincare routine? Sunscreen makes me look like a greasy mime; do I really have to wear it every day? Is a ten-step beauty regimen necessary for beautiful skin? Is a $600 serum better than a $50 one?Skincare experts Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu are fed up with all the overwhelming and confusing information out there. In this practical, hands-on guide, they break down and clarify three essential areas:THE FUNDAMENTALS: Master the holy trinity of cleanse, moisturize, and sunscreen.TREATMENTS: Which antiaging ingredients should you actually be using?ROUTINES: Building the perfect routine for your skin type and quirks.This isn’t just another self-proclaimed skincare bible. The chemists also explain the biology behind how skincare ingredients work for your skin, share their industry insider hacks, and answer your FAQs.This revised and expanded edition has been updated with the latest industry information, and has as all-new sections on sunscreen, eye treatments, and more.Whether you’re a complete newbie or a skincare nerd, this book will help you decode ingredient labels and teach you how to build the perfect, personalized routine for healthy, beautiful skin.
Do you really need a ten-step skincare regimen? Is that $100 eye cream worth it? And what the heck are “actives” anyway? In this book two professional chemists and beauty industry insiders tell all. Depending on who you listen to, the secret to beautiful skin is microbiomes. Or Korean rice water. Or maybe a dermaplaning tool. It feels like you need a degree in chemistry to even understand what these products are, and if they live up to the hype. Luckily, Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu, professional skincare chemists have done that work so you don’t have to. The science may seem complicated, but this book will show you how simple it can be, giving you what you need to make informed decisions about your skin (and your wallet). Skincare Actives? Technically, cat sneezes could count. SPF? Yep, super important. Caffeine serums? The science is still out. CBD additives? Not enough studies yet, so the jury’s still out. The authors are the creators behind the popular Chemist Confessions Instagram, and this book brings the sass, humor, and solid information they’re known for. Additional chapters address the best ingredients for every skin type, and reveal the only four products you really need.
This revised and expanded edition has been updated with the latest information, and has all-new sections on suncreen, eye treatments, and more.Do you really need a ten-step skincare regimen? Is that $100 eye cream worth it? What the heck are “actives” anyway? In this book, two professional chemists and beauty industry insiders tell all.“Victoria and Gloria have been a go-to resource for us over the years, and this book perfectly captures their skincare expertise. What a fun, smart read for beauty junkies and novices alike!” —BRITTANY BURHOP FALLON, Beauty Director of NewBeauty MagazineBEAUTIFUL SKIN MADE SIMPLE. (WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE!)How do I even build a skincare routine? Sunscreen makes me look like a greasy mime; do I really have to wear it every day? Is a ten-step beauty regimen necessary for beautiful skin? Is a $600 serum better than a $50 one?Skincare experts Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu are fed up with all the overwhelming and confusing information out there. In this practical, hands-on guide, they break down and clarify three essential areas:THE FUNDAMENTALS: Master the holy trinity of cleanse, moisturize, and sunscreen.TREATMENTS: Which antiaging ingredients should you actually be using?ROUTINES: Building the perfect routine for your skin type and quirks.This isn’t just another self-proclaimed skincare bible. The chemists also explain the biology behind how skincare ingredients work for your skin, share their industry insider hacks, and answer your FAQs.This revised and expanded edition has been updated with the latest industry information, and has as all-new sections on sunscreen, eye treatments, and more.Whether you’re a complete newbie or a skincare nerd, this book will help you decode ingredient labels and teach you how to build the perfect, personalized routine for healthy, beautiful skin.
Do you really need a ten-step skincare regimen? Is that $100 eye cream worth it? And what the heck are “actives” anyway? In this book two professional chemists and beauty industry insiders tell all. Depending on who you listen to, the secret to beautiful skin is microbiomes. Or Korean rice water. Or maybe a dermaplaning tool. It feels like you need a degree in chemistry to even understand what these products are, and if they live up to the hype. Luckily, Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu, professional skincare chemists have done that work so you don’t have to. The science may seem complicated, but this book will show you how simple it can be, giving you what you need to make informed decisions about your skin (and your wallet). Skincare Actives? Technically, cat sneezes could count. SPF? Yep, super important. Caffeine serums? The science is still out. CBD additives? Not enough studies yet, so the jury’s still out. The authors are the creators behind the popular Chemist Confessions Instagram, and this book brings the sass, humor, and solid information they’re known for. Additional chapters address the best ingredients for every skin type, and reveal the only four products you really need.