Good informative book on gut-brain-skin connection (in fact, fixing gut can help eradicate symptoms of many other 'diseases / problems' because it fixes the root cause i.e. inflammation). I don't know whether the recipes / masks concoctions that Bowe recommends actually work but she IS the expert so try! The science that she talks about in two-hundred pages preceding the 'Recipes' is better.

Really good read. It gave me a new look at my skincare and how much what you put in your body effects your skin.

I was very happy to receive this via NetGalley. I found the book to be very infomrative, knowledgeable and easy to read. I did not realize how what we put in our bodies can affect our skin. I for one will be trying the plan outlined in this book. This book will help with your skin as well as your health. Amazing!! Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review.

Whitney Bowe's The Beauty of Dirty Skin shares with readers how what we eat plays a large part in the health of skin. The author explains the science behind skin problems and how prescriptions are not necessarily the answer. I appreciated have a plan laid out for a more natural way to care for my skin. The medical side of the book can be a bit deep but not overwhelming. The author provides a straightforward three week plan for better skin from the inside out.

Most of us have always known that what you ingest can affect your skin, but not the extent to which our internal ecosystems influence not only our appearance but our general health. Dermatologist and research scientist Dr. Whitney Bowe explains how this works - and what to do about it - in "The Beauty of Dirty Skin: The Surprising Science of Looking and Feeling Radiant from the Inside Out".

I didn't really expect to learn as much as I did from this book. It explains the importance of good nutrition for your skin's appearance, as well as other important factors such as exercise, sleep, sun exposure and stress. The author explains in depth the science behind skin damage and aging, and offers solutions to combating the problems. She explains exactly what foods to eliminate from your diet and suggests which foods to incorporate for glowing results. In the back of the book, there is a suggested meal plan, exercise plan and skincare ritual with some recipes included. All in all, a comprehensive book on unveiling your best skin and your overall health by changing your diet, lifestyle and skincare products.

For anyone not familiar with how poor gut-health can cause skin problems, this is a clearly-written introduction by a leading dermatologist. I like that the author educates readers about the microbiome under the guise of a beauty book. Dr. Bowe illustrates with anecdotes and references, how it's possible to fix common skin problems by fixing your microbiome. Part diet book, part skincare guide, this book will have wide appeal. For those interested in a slightly different angle on the same topic, a good companion read would be Beyond Soap, by dermatologist Sandy Skotnicki.

Thank you, Netgalley, for the e-review copy of this book.