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 shows clearly where public health guidance already exists.
When I began writing them for my own clients, I realised something important: while people can see a GP or dermatologist for a skin problem, skin care itself is missing from public health messaging altogether.
There is no shortage of information about skin — it’s a multi-billion-pound industry, with advice and products everywhere you look. But despite all that noise, the most important voices in health remain silent on everyday skin care. The NHS provides world-class treatment for skin conditions, wounds, and injuries, but prevention and daily care have been left to the cosmetic sector. That shift has blurred the line between health and beauty, leaving a gap where clear, evidence-based public guidance should be.
The Happy Skin Leaflets begin to bridge that gap. They connect everyday life with what we already know from trusted research, and they highlight where public health guidance could — and should — include skin.
For quick, actionable advice drawn from the same evidence, you can also explore the Flashcards — bite-sized habits that support your skin day to day.
🧠 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 Health Journey from Pregnancy to Adolescence
The Skin Well®
A grassroots, evidence-aware initiative supporting public skin education.
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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]
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