Good Bacteria for Healthy Skin: Nurture Your Skin Microbiome with Pre- and Probiotics for Clear and Luminous Skin

Thorough. Good bacteria for healthy skin was something I looked into because I know its a budding new skincare option. What I really wanted to know was if topical had a point to it or if you had to eat bacteria to balance yourself/skin out. Turns out, yes? Maybe? The author seems comfortable only in saying that it has been claimed to help but not proven and it's up to you to do your research. Um, ok I thought I was. So my take away is, don’t snub your co-scientists by saying NO, but there are people contesting its viability because probiotics need to live and can they in a skin cream, so stick with what is proven, i.e. eating a diet rich in nutrients and probiotics. The mediterranean diet was touted as very beneficial, but everyone says that for everything. I haven’t gotten into the nitty gritty of it (aka didn't make recipes in the back) but it seems to be that the author is saying there are different ways to get probiotics into your diet easily and some strains do different things so pay attention and don’t just willy-nilly eat something because the label says probiotics- it might not be what you want or need for your particular concern.

I have been having so much fun reading and learning from this book! I'm a big fan of learning about how microbiomes work, and I bought this because I'd been struggling with skin problems. I had just been trying to use expensive products and information I found on the internet, but hadn't been seeing results. This book has been great because I've been able to use the knowledge to change my diet, and my redness and acne have started to die down. The best part of this book is the recipes. There are face masks and smoothies, broths and general meals. Some are more complex than others, but you can definitely find something that you're able to make easily! And unlike many health books, the ingredients can be found anywhere

Learning what is and is not good for my skin is a process I've been trying (and then avoiding) for so many years. What I really like about this book is how easy it is to understand for someone with very little biology knowledge. Not only does "Good Bacteria for Health Skin" give you the quick and dirty on different microbes living in your body, it also connects those microbes to your skin. From tips on how to combat stress with your diet to the impact your environment has on your skin, this book covers all the bases. It even gives brief descriptions of different types of skin ailments, and discusses everything you need to know about probiotics and how to use them in your skin care and diet.

Good Bacteria came at the exact right time for me. I have been reading much contradictory information about germs in the human body and in our environment. I see hand sanitizers at the gym and all over my daughter’s elementary school. Is our fear of germs gotten out of hand? Clearly, I need some quality information and this book is science based, while also easy to read and understand. The author is a biochemist and a nutritionist so she draws on other experts for her references.One of my favorite things about this book is the author provides summary statements for each chapter making it easy to return and get the facts that may have been missed. If you are wondering what probiotic foods are and how they affect your health- this book is for you. If you have questions about diet and what foods affect your body the most- this book is for you.

This is a great read for anyone who may be struggling with skin issues or if you just want to learn more about how to support a healthy micro biome. Our skin is our largest organ and to treat the skin you must look deeper into what you put into/ expose your body to. Paula’s expertise is evident in this book and it is one you will go back to refer to over and over again! An enjoyable and very informative read!

Helps me in my skincare practice to have a better understanding of the skin.

Goes over how useful the current thought on probiotics but does not go into any real detail as it relates to your skin. Read something on the internet instead. You are likely to find research papers that give details.

We are currently living through an exciting new scientific era that focuses on the microbiome. While voluminous research has been done on the gut microbiome, Paula Simpson has pulled back the curtains to reveal the secret life of our skin microbiome.In her book Paula reveals many astonishing facts about the microbial terrain of our body’s largest organ and how it affects everything from acne, hydration, skin barrier function, immune function and more. The book also highlights the crosstalk between the gut microbiome and the skin microbiome- truly our bodies are holistic and we can no longer think about certain parts as separate.Paula recommends an integrative approach to keeping our skin biome healthy and provides the steps and delicious and healthy recipes necessary to guide us along the way.I highly recommend this ground breaking book if you are interested in learning in depth about your skin’s biome and having the healthiest skin of your life!Dr. Anne Marie Fine, N.M.D.Bestselling Author of Cracking the Beauty Code: How to program your DNA for health, vitality, and younger-looking skin