Some us of don’t have a skincare routine, some of us sort of do and some lucky ones have nailed theirs. The world of skincare is dizzyingly confusing and complicated. Cleansers, serums, moisturisers, toners, acids, masks, retinols! Where to begin? The promises made by products more magical and effective and essential than any others is entirely overwhelming. It can make the prospect of starting a new skincare regime, or even tweaking an existing one, altogether daunting. That’s where Caroline Hirons, Skin Care The New Edit, comes to the rescue.

Caroline is known as the UK’s leading skincare expert and this book is all you really need to cut to the quick and fully understand what routine is right for YOUR skin. Nobody else’s. I’ve learned so much from reading this and have shaken up my routine as a result. It covers pretty much everything at every stage of life in a super accessible and user-friendly format. This book, or more appropriately skincare bible, isn’t heavy going. It’s entirely practical, pragmatic advice. Caroline covers everything! Teenage skin, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the lot! Right down to the skincare you should use if exercising outdoors or going to a cardio class at the gym. It’s a very comprehensive and super easy to follow guide which also debunks myths and advises what you should  push off a cliff!

Once you have your routine sorted, it’s exciting to have skincare products reviewed and recommended on blogs like this, as there are literally hundreds of different ones that can be substituted at each stage of your routine. Also, the industry doesn’t stand still for anyone! It’s constantly advancing and evolving. This book is like a road map for skincare and once you have your routine, and know where you are going with it, it becomes exciting, not daunting, to try new products and to keep up with these changes. It’s essentially a fast pass to the best skincare routine possible.