These short leaflets explore how lifestyle and environmental factors—like sleep, stress, and air quality—can influence your skin. Each one includes trusted sources for further reading, and clearly shows where public health guidance already exists.
Skin isn’t always part of the national health conversation—but it’s part of everyday life. These leaflets help connect the two.
They were written as part of The Skin Well project, to support the case for including skin in national public health guidance.
You can also explore other free resources on The Skin Well page, including:
Check sheets for acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and skin cancer
Daily Cleanse — a growing guide to what to look for in your skincare products
Want to go a bit deeper?
You’ll now find matching flashcards for some of these topics at Skin at Home™. They offer practical, and achievable tips on small lifestyle and environmental changes that may support your skin health — the kind of everyday shifts that add up over time.
Each set is just 59p — digital format, yours to keep, and updated as the series grows.
🧠 Inside Out: Mind & Emotions
How we think, feel, and connect with others can leave a visible imprint on our skin. These guides explore the emotional and psychological links to skin health.
💪 Daily Habits & Body Health
Our daily routines - from what we eat and drink to how we move - shape the resilience and glow of our skin. These leaflets explore internal systems and simple habits that support long-term skin health.
🏡 Environment & Protection
Where we live, the air we breathe, and what we apply to our skin all play a role in skin vitality. These guides help you take control of your surroundings to protect and nourish your skin.
🍼 Happy Baby, Happy Skin
This free guide brings together trusted NHS and UK Government advice in one place, so you can feel confident about what’s needed (and what isn’t) in those early days and months.
Whether you're navigating cradle cap, nappy rash, dryness, or simply want to get off to the right start — this page is for you.
New To The Skin Well®: Your Child’s Skin Health Journey from Pregnancy to Adolescence
The Skin Well®
A grassroots, evidence-aware initiative supporting public skin education.
👉 @theskinwell_
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the information in this leaflet is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional advice. This resource is informed by current evidence, clinical observation, and emerging research in skin health.
Version: [March / 2025]
© 2025 Jacqui de Jager | The Skin Well® & The Happy Skin Clinic®
All rights reserved. This leaflet is for personal use and education only. It may not be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without written permission.