Clean
The New Science of Skin and the Beauty of Doing Less
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Narrated by:
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Barrett Leddy
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By:
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James Hamblin
About this listen
Introducing the new science of skin and a more natural approach to being clean: Our skin plays an essential role in our health. But our understanding of what skin is and how it works is changing. Much of what we think of as cleanliness and skincare might actually be harming it. In Clean specialist in preventive medicine Dr James Hamblin draws on the latest science to offer an exciting new perspective: on our bodies, our health and our relationship with the natural world.
We treat our skin as a surface to be kept clean and clear, requiring daily application of soap, moisturisers and many other products. But while hygiene - and hand-washing especially - is essential to prevent the spread of disease, this attitude to skincare might actually be damaging our health.
In fact, our skin is a complex and diverse ecosystem, playing host to trillions of bacteria that are integral to our immune system. By removing them with soap, we potentially compromise the protection they afford. Not only is our overuse of soap and skincare products harming the environment, it is likely to be exacerbating or even causing many of the skin conditions we seek to remedy or avoid, and increasing our vulnerability to allergies.
In Clean, specialist in preventive medicine James Hamblin shows that this is a relatively recent development, and a healthier, simpler way is available. An irreverent and entertaining journey through our complex relationship with our bodies and cleanliness arrives at a new and scientific conception of skincare that is now taking hold: the cultivation of a healthy biome and a natural approach to being clean.
Critic Reviews
'You'll never think about your largest organ the same way again' David Epstein, author of Range
'A thought-provoking and deeply-researched investigation' Bianca Booker, author of Cork Dork
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- Marian Morley
- 10-09-2020
A great inciteful read!
Enjoyed this book immensley. The narration was great & easy to listen to. Very Informative
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- Anonymous User
- 13-10-2020
Suprisingly Awesome
I purchased this book because I thought it would be interesting. It did cross my mind that 7 hours was a long time to talk about cleaning ones' skin, I suspected this book may not hold my attention for the full 7 hours but I was wrong. This book is not just about skin and skin products it covers much, much more , It was really informative and entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am now equipped to make smarter choices in regards to what is effective and what is money wasting hype when it comes to choosing skin care products for myself and my family.
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- Sean Loo
- 28-08-2020
Interesting and relevant health ideas
Good to hear a different perspective regarding skin care and health. The ideas feel relevant and timely as our understanding of the role bacteria play on health develops. Would have liked more depth in certain areas. An easy listen overall.
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- Braydon Davies
- 30-09-2020
Everyone should read
So many important messages. Very eye opening and well worth reading. Definitely took away a lot of valuable insights
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- Clyde
- 08-02-2021
Expansive, important writing.
James touches so many topics through the lens of hygiene and skin it boggles the mind. Well worth the weeks of fascination and enjoyment I got from it!
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