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Skin
The Body Literacy Library (Related to this series)
- Author
- Dr Emma Craythorne
- Narrator
- Emma Craythorne
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date
- 7 May 2026
- Run Time
- 7 hours 10 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
From acting as the body’s first line of defence to regulating body temperature, your skin plays a crucial role in your overall health.
Join consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP as she reveals the science behind your largest vital organ, showing you how to look after your skin through different lifestages, manage common skin-related concerns and conditions, and achieve radiant, resilient skin throughout your life.
Packed with research-backed answers to topics including how stress affects acne, what makes up the skin microbiome, and what causes skin to age the quickest, this audiobook will empower you to make informed choices that will benefit your skin and wider wellbeing. Within this comprehensive handbook, you will find:
- Essential know-how: how the skin works, its functions, and its structure
- Easy-to-follow advice: how to adapt your diet, sleep, exercise, and skincare regime to keep your skin healthier for longer
- Expert guidance: how to manage conditions including eczema, acne, and allergies
- Science-based insight: how treatments such as botox and chemical peels work and how effective they actually are
Whether you’re seeking reassurance on how to manage a skin concern, searching for answers to combat misinformation, or you simply want to uncover the science beneath the surface, this pocket-sized owner’s audioguide is perfect for anyone looking to understand and protect their skin for decades to come.
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The Body Literacy Library has sold tens of thousands of copies globally. Complete your audiobook collection with the rest of the series:
Breasts: An Owner’s Guide
Gut: An Owner’s Guide
Heart: An Owner’s Guide
Brain: An Owner’s Guide
Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP is a consultant dermatologist, laser surgeon, and trustee for the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority. She is the host of the television show Bad Skin Clinic, now in its eighth series, where she treats a range of skin problems, including acne, rosacea, moles, skin cancers, scars, discolouration, eczema, psoriasis, and ageing skin.
© 2025 Dr Emma Craythorne (P) 2025 DK Audio
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Details
- Author
- Dr Emma Craythorne
- Narrator
- Emma Craythorne
- Duration
- 7 hours 10 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9780241772348
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Genre
- Popular medicine and health: the human body, Dermatology
Synopsis
From acting as the body’s first line of defence to regulating body temperature, your skin plays a crucial role in your overall health.Join consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP as she reveals the science behind your largest vital organ, showing you how to look after your skin through different lifestages, manage common skin-related concerns and conditions, and achieve radiant, resilient skin throughout your life.Packed with research-backed answers to topics including how stress affects acne, what makes up the skin microbiome, and what causes skin to age the quickest, this audiobook will empower you to make informed choices that will benefit your skin and wider wellbeing. Within this comprehensive handbook, you will find:Essential know-how: how the skin works, its functions, and its structureEasy-to-follow advice: how to adapt your diet, sleep, exercise, and skincare regime to keep your skin healthier for longerExpert guidance: how to manage conditions including eczema, acne, and allergiesScience-based insight: how treatments such as botox and chemical peels work and how effective they actually areWhether you’re seeking reassurance on how to manage a skin concern, searching for answers to combat misinformation, or you simply want to uncover the science beneath the surface, this pocket-sized owner’s audioguide is perfect for anyone looking to understand and protect their skin for decades to come._________The Body Literacy Library has sold tens of thousands of copies globally. Complete your audiobook collection with the rest of the series:Breasts: An Owner’s GuideGut: An Owner’s GuideHeart: An Owner’s GuideBrain: An Owner’s GuideDr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP is a consultant dermatologist, laser surgeon, and trustee for the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority. She is the host of the television show Bad Skin Clinic, now in its eighth series, where she treats a range of skin problems, including acne, rosacea, moles, skin cancers, scars, discolouration, eczema, psoriasis, and ageing skin.© 2025 Dr Emma Craythorne (P) 2025 DK Audio
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