Dr Thivi Maruthappu is the UK’s first and only dual-qualified Consultant Dermatologist and Nutritionist, and the pioneer of the (much-needed!) Nutritional Dermatology field. She runs busy NHS dermatology clinics, conducts academic research and delivers lectures worldwide. She’s also recently authored her first book, Skin Food, which aims to make holistic skincare accessible for everyone.

Porter magazine called her a ‘Global Skincare Expert’, and Caroline Hirons described her as ‘one of the best facialists in the world’. In the skincare industry, Marie Reynolds is in a league of her own. I had the privilege of experiencing one of Marie’s facials as a young journalist—and I can still remember every exquisite detail more than a decade later.

Henrietta Norton is one of the UK’s most highly regarded nutrition practitioners. Not only is she the co-founder of the B Corps-registered supplement company, Wild Nutrition, but she is also the author of Take Control of Your Endometriosis and Your Pregnancy Nutrition Guide. Here Henrietta chats about her own health challenges, her favourite foods, and the sacred parts of her daily routine…

Terri Vinson is a cosmetic chemist and founder of Synergie Skin: the ethical, clinical-grade, Australian skincare brand that’s rapidly reaching cult status. Terri is also the author of Skinformation, in which she not only lifts the lid on the skincare ingredients that work, but also turns the science of skin into a surprising page-turner. In this interview, Terri opens up about inner confidence, being a late bloomer, and the truth about collagen supplements.

Alice Hart-Davis is an award-winning beauty journalist and the UK’s leading independent expert on non-surgical procedures, otherwise known as ‘tweakments’. Along with her books, The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face and The Tweakments Guide: Start with Skincare, Alice’s website and social media feeds are a wealth of information on how to look and feel like the best version of yourself.

Johanna Gillbro PhD is an award-winning skin scientist. She has more than 15 years’ experience in experimental dermatology and has been the most cited author in The International Journal of Cosmetic Science for the last decade. Her book, The Scandinavian Skincare Bible, went straight to the top of the bestseller lists in Sweden on its release in April 2019. Her paradigm-shifting skincare line, Skinome Project, has been hugely successful since it launched in November 2020. Her book is now available in the UK, and her skincare line will soon launch here too.

Ian Marber is a nutrition therapist and health writer. He has been in practice for 20 years and is the author of 12 books, including

Alexandra Soveral is a skin specialist. Not only is she an in-demand facialist and the creator of the organic skincare brand SOVERAL, she’s also the

Shona Vertue is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, columnist and author of The Vertue Method. On her Instagram page, on her YouTube channel and in

Dr Jenna Macciochi PhD is an immunologist. She’s on a mission to help people understand their immune systems and cultivate long-term health. Jenna gained her degree