I really liked this book. It was easy to read, laid out well and had some great tips for anyone struggling with their skin.

Unfortunately I was unable to open this book to review it due to technical issues. Thank you for giving me the opportunity however I was unable to view it.

I was unable to completely read this book before it became archived. The few pages I did read seemed interesting and I think it contained a lot of good suggestions and tips. Since I could not finish the book, I cannot at this time put up my review on goodreads

The perfect Coffee or Bedside Table book, It was really informative without being overcomplicated and gave a really good overview not only of skincare and how to look after the skin topically but also with regards to general health, nutrition and even mental health - a great go to book when you need advice or just a general overview on how to better look after your skin.

Also, can we appreciate that cover? It's just perfect!

Written by a leading consultant dermatologist, 'The Skincare Bible ' is informative and well presented.- It really is 'what it says on the box' and I certainly found things here that I had little or no knowledge of despite being a skincare junkie. A really useful book and well worth the reading/purchase investment.

A Brilliant informative book, taught me so much, lots of information and tips to pick up, one I will refer back to again and again!

I love beauty products. I can’t help it. I have a Birchbox subscription and excitedly wait each month to see what samples I’m being sent to change my life, to turn me into the soft, wrinkle-free and glowing beauty I know I am inside. They never work but it doesn’t stop me trying.
Dr. Anjali Mahto, tries to do just that in The Skincare Bible, or at least make me more aware of what I’m putting on my skin and what is likely to work and what isn’t. Starting with an introduction to just what the skin is and how it works, it then takes me through all I need to know to deal with a range of skin issues including acne, rosacea, enlarged pores, freckles and liver spots.
Dr. Mahto should know, she’s one of the leading dermatologists in the UK (or so the book blurb tells me and, as I’m not an expert on skincare, who am I to question this claim?). And, because I’m not an expert, I can’t say if what’s been written is any more valid that the many articles I’ve read in magazines. It does feel like it is though, and that’s all I can go on. The book is well written, well researched and seems to be based on solid evidence versus the latest trends.
I am lucky in that I don’t have any major issues with my skin but that doesn’t meant this book wasn’t useful to me. It was and I feel more informed now, less willing to buy the something just because a magazine tells me I should. And, for those with issues, the reviews I have read so far suggest the book has been a bit of a lifesaver. You can’t ask for more than that really. So, while this book won’t be for everyone, it’s a good reference tool I think to getting me that softer, wrinkle-free and glowing skin without spending a lot of money on pointless products.

This book is a little outside my usual wheelhouse, but as someone who has problematic skin (sensitivity, redness, arbitrarily taking a dislike to something that I've used without problem for six months) and who's always wondered what they should actually be using, this seemed like the perfect book for me. I also appreciated that it's actually written by a British author, as much of what I've read in my online searches comes from US writers and includes recommendations for US products, which aren't always available here.

Mahto takes us through the basics of skincare, with some suggestion routines for different skin types, before moving onto chapters dedicated to particular topics - hormones, specific concerns, lifestyle, ageing, and moles and skin cancer. She also spends some time at the end of the book discussing how to go about finding a dermatologist, and I feel after reading this that I would be much better placed to find one for myself if I wanted to. The structure of the book is very convenient, and each larger chapter is broken down into smaller sub-headings so it's super easy to navigate. I read the book from start to finish, but I've since gone back to the book and checked on various sections, and found it very easy to find the bits I was looking for.

A lot of things I've read about skincare talk about specific products being good for specific purposes, but doesn't necessarily explain why. Mahto explains the science behind why each type of product works, which is both useful in terms of helping you make decisions about what you might want to try, and also just incredibly interesting. I particularly enjoyed the passages about the various laser treatments available, as they were not an area of skincare I had previously known anything about. Mahto is also careful to clarify the quantities of active ingredients necessary for a product to actually have an effect. Once you have this information, it becomes much easier to form your judgments about the likely efficacy of a product, and how realistic the marketing claims are.

I also really appreciated the sincerity behind the book, and the understanding Mahto has of how upsetting bad skin can be, and how frustrating it can be to be seen as shallow for caring about it. Mahto talks about her own experiences, both with problem skin and with some of the treatments she's had, which makes her writing relevant not just as an extremely knowledgeable professional, but also as someone who's experienced some of the same problems as the book's likely readers. For me, that just brings a little something extra to the book that I really like.

I'm also going to end this review with the products that I've been using recently and would recommend, bearing in mind that what works for me may not work for you:

Face wash/cleanser - Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Milk; I use in the shower in the mornings as a face wash (it doesn't dry out my skin!), and a cleanser in the evenings
Exfoliator - Nip+Fab Exfoliate Glycolic Fix Serum
Moisturiser - currently using Olay Complete Lightweight 3in1 Moisturiser SPF 15 Sensitive, but I'm going to move to just using a sunscreen now that the 'warmer' weather is here, which I think will be Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Air Soft Sun Lotion SPF 30 (I had a sample, and it seems to not have upset my skin too much. Plus, it makes me smell like a coconut!)
Foundation - The Ordinary Serum Foundation in 1.1N, with The Ordinary High Spreadability Fluid Primer underneath if I can be bothered in the mornings
Nighttime - I've recently started using The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, as this was one of the acids recommended in the book for dealing with redness. It leaves my skin super smooth and has a really nice consistency

The Skincare Bible is a great resource for anyone who has skin problems they want to manage the symptoms of, or maybe just understand a little better. It's full of great advice and recommendations, and the fascinating science behind why your skin won't do what you want it to do, and how you can find products which will actually help rather than exacerbate problems.

I didn’t get to finish this book due to the early archive date but what I did read of it I enjoyed and I will probably seek a copy out to finish reading.

This book is very comprehensive. What I like most is that is gives products as suggestions for specific problems and it also gives holistic advice. I would recommend this as a gift to a young teen. It is a shame there is no make-up bible or set to complement it as well.

I thought I was already doing a good job of caring for my skin but reading this book really opened my eyes. It was written in a clear way, mixing the science with clear explanations and giving useful and honest advice. I felt that it presented a neutral point of view and there was no 'selling' of products or pushing particular brands. As I was reading I also felt that it gave advice to everyone no matter what your budget for skincare is. A must for everyone's bookshelves or bathroom cabinets - I will be giving it to everyone I know who worries about caring for their skin and ageing.

Exactly what it says on the 'tin'. I learnt so much about how to look after my skin and cope with the oiliness of my day to day origin skin care routine.

The Skincare Bible by Dr Anjali Mahto is like a skin care for dummies. It is a super long consultation with a consultant dermatologist; a consultant dermatologist with social skills. Mahto answers all your questions and more - I didn’t realise that the small age spot on my face could actually be treated. I started reading this book for more of an insight into my eczema. After reading about Mahto’s struggles with acne as a teenager and young woman, I realised that I need to get this book in paperback form so that my daughter can read it when she hits puberty. it has brilliant advice on daily skin care regimens for all skin types, what all the different creams, emollients and serums are, what all the labels mean what the ingredients do. She has chapters on the usual skin care problems as well as a chapter on pregnant skin and one for menopausal skin. She also has a chapter on all the slightly scary stuff - botox, fillers, peels and lasers. I didn’t realise that people can get Botox to help stop teeth grinding. She isn’t judgemental. She just states what everything does and tells you to do your research and get someone who is properly qualified to treat you. Brilliant book. Highly recommend. I now need to buy myself a proper cleanser..

A really useful book . The author combines many years of personal struggle with training and then specialising into writing this very informative book. Many public libraries in the U.K. have a prescription shelf. A shelf for self help books that GPS recommend to patients. I believe this title should be included on them. I did find the first chapter very heavy going though but the rest of the book more than made up for it.
If you have any skin disorder, this is a very good place to start.

After all, skin is our largest organ essentially and goes through a lot everyday and not just enduring cuts and bruises when they happen as we're reminded in this book, our skin constantly grows, changes and needs caring for.



With plenty of amazing scientific facts about skin and detailed diagrams to show us our skin's make up, we learn about skin types, colours and their differences and what each requires for optimum health. There's concise guides for what skin types prefer what products or just how pampering yourself can pay off for mental and physical health and happiness.



I liked how the author shared their on experiences of skin troubles such as acne and throughout the book talked about the mental health effects skin issues can bring be it acne, aging or stretch marks etc loads of us have the same common issues and need to stop judging others around us or worry what they think of us we are all doing our best but we can of course use the right products and have a healthy diet to help too!



We may take skin for granted but it's certainly been waiting for a book on the market to draw us to finding out what we should do for it sooner rather than later. I liked how the book is like a friend, there to guide, non judging where we may have gone wrong before but is comforting and busts the myths behind beauty industry jargon surrounding skin care.



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this for them!