Consultant Dermatologist Dr Natalia Spierings of Channel 5’s Skin A&E and author Skintelligent: what you really need to know to get great skin is here to shake things up in the skincare world and isn’t afraid to tell the truth and call out the BS about all things related to skincare.

Drawing on a decade of work as a practicing consultant dermatologist, helping thousands of people achieve great skin, she will empower you with the knowledge to navigate the confusing world of skincare so you never get fooled into buying hundreds of pounds of disappointing cosmetic skincare products again.

If you have a problem with your skin – whether it is pimples, pigmentation, overly dry skin, large pores or whatever – the problem you have needs to be viewed as a skin abnormality or even a disease and therefore cannot be corrected with a three-step skincare regime you buy at a department store.  

·         The first entirely evidence-based skincare guide written by a real expert that explains how skin actually works, how to navigate the confusing world of Big Skincare and what you really need to do to achieve healthy, glowing skin – throughout your life.

·         This is the first book about skincare based on fact, not fiction. Dr Natalia Spierings is here to shake things up in the skincare world and isn’t afraid to tell the truth and call out the BS about all things related to skincare.

·         There is no such thing as ‘essential’ skincare; almost all skincare should be viewed as a ‘luxury good’ and therefore, in fact, absolutely not essential!

·         Scared of using Vaseline? Don’t be – it’s the best moisturiser on the market, also the cheapest, it doesn’t ‘clog pores’ or cause pimples and it is totally safe to use. Plus, it is in every single moisturiser on the market anyway.

·         You don’t need to buy a separate product to use around your eyes, just use your regular moisturiser around your eyes; ‘eye creams’ are a scam

·         Facials are a waste of time and money

·         When it comes to skincare, less is always more

·         Expensive skincare is never better than cheaper skincare

On the menopause and Skin 

·         You don’t need special skincare products for ‘menopause skin’ - your skincare products don’t know how old you are

·         Lack of oestrogen can lead to drier skin but that’s not a reason to take HRT; HRT is indicated for the prevention of osteoporosis post-menopause and also to deal with the symptoms of menopause like hot flushes. HRT should not be taken solely to benefit skin

·         Menopausal acne vulgaris is really common and it is treated the same way as it is in any other age group or time of life

·         The only licensed and probably most effective treatment for thinning hair around the menopause is topical Minoxidil, which is available over the counter without a prescription

·         Don’t fall for all the marketing nonsense and gimmicks surrounding skincare in menopause; menopause is a ’trendy’ topic now and Big Skincare is trying to make a profit out of that and the struggles some women can face during this time. Don’t fall for it!

·         If you are having problems with your skin due to being peri-menopausal or the menopause, see a knowledgeable dermatologist to help guide and support you with the right diagnosis and treatments