How to Look Better (German version)

In »How to Look Better«, Prof. Dr. Volker Steinkraus distills four decades of clinical dermatology into ten maxims that outline the factors shaping how skin looks – and how it ages. The book approaches the skin as part of the whole organism: sleep, nutrition, exercise, and sun protection are as much a part of it as friendship, touch, and inner coherence. Because all of it is reflected in the skin. Evidence-based, precise, without longevity hype or anti-aging promises. The English version will be published in summer 2026. Read an excerpt here. Key Points Well-aging rather than anti-aging: a biological understanding of aging processes as the foundation for a realistic approach to health and time. Sleep as a skin factor: nighttime regeneration and the measurable impact of sleep deprivation on skin aging. Balanced sun protection: UVA and UVB radiation, filter assessment, and a differentiated clinical perspective. Evidence-based active ingredients: which compounds actually work – and why many do not. Social and psychological factors: how friendship, touch, and tolerance affect the skin on an immunological and physiological level. Benefits distills 40 years of clinical knowledge into practical insights replaces a correction mindset with biological understanding supports a long-term, realistic approach to aging clarifies what actually influences the skin helps distinguish effective measures from marketing claims