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A review by nickedkins
Clean by James Hamblin
3.0
I've wanted to read a popular science book about skin and skincare for a long time, so had high hopes for this one, especially since I've enjoyed Hamblin's articles elsewhere.
It mostly delivered, but I did find myself wanting more detailed descriptions about how products actually act on skin, and less puff about indie skincare manufacturers. That's not to say that the sociological aspects of cleanliness weren't interesting—they were generally some of the most engaging sections—just that I felt the rigour was slipping a bit there.
Overall, the most clear-headed account of the topic I've seen, and very much worth reading.
It mostly delivered, but I did find myself wanting more detailed descriptions about how products actually act on skin, and less puff about indie skincare manufacturers. That's not to say that the sociological aspects of cleanliness weren't interesting—they were generally some of the most engaging sections—just that I felt the rigour was slipping a bit there.
Overall, the most clear-headed account of the topic I've seen, and very much worth reading.