Skin by Dr Emma Craythorne

Every question answered about our largest vital organ

Incredible skin doesn’t come with guesswork. Find the answers you need with Skin- An Owner’s Guide, the latest book in the Body Literacy Library series.

Consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne offers a clear path to better understanding and prioritising the body’s largest and most misunderstood organ.

Discover how your skin evolves throughout your lifetime, why it is a mirror for everything that happens underneath it, and how to embrace a skin-loving lifestyle. Covering all aspects of skin health from common flaws to complex conditions, this science-backed guide combines the latest research with practical guidance, to help you achieve healthy, resilient skin for decades to come.

Discover within-

What your lifestyle is doing to your skin
How to care for and protect your skin through routine, products, and treatments
The ways your skin changes and ages over time
How to address issues from acne and wrinkles to eczema and cancer
The secret to mastering your unique microbiome

About the Author: 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.

07 May 2026
 

Skin: An Owner’s Guide by Dr Emma Craythorne ISBN 9780241726105