Skin Deep

In this fascinating and topical book Pat Thomas explains how the contents of the beauty products we use enter the bloodstream in a matter of seconds, and contain a cocktail of carcinogens, irritants and disease-causing ingredients. She discusses the health risks of exposure to these chemicals and tells you which ones to avoid. But it's not all doom and gloom - with her practical and easy suggestions, tips and recipes for alternatives, she tells us how we can all make a few simple changes to our lifestyle and reduce our toxic load.
Pat Thomas is a journalist and author, who specialises in healthcare and environmental issues. She is editor of The Ecologist magazine and writes the popular monthly feature Read the Label. Pat has written several books, including What's in this Stuff?, and she appears regularly on radio and television.