Pretty Boys: Legendary Icons Who Redefined Beauty (and How to Glow Up, Too)
David Yi

As founder of Very Good Light, David Yi has been one of gender-inclusive beauty’s biggest advocates. Having had the honor of welcoming Yi on our Evolving Beauty Beyond the Binary webinar, we have witnessed firsthand the wealth of knowledge that he possesses on the subject of beauty history. Pretty Boys illustrates the long-standing practices of men’s beauty and wellness, from Babylonian manicure sets to Clarke Gable’s perfectly arranged coif, ultimately addressing the many facets of masculinity, gender expression, and identity.

The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy: An Illustrated Guide to Blending Essential Oils and Crafting Remedies for Body, Mind, and Spirit
Amy Galper, Jade Shutes

Aromatherapy has undoubtedly had a renaissance in recent years, capturing the attention of a new consumer audience thanks to a chic upgrade and increased interest in natural remedies. As two experts in the field, Galper (a certified aromatherapist, co-author of Plant-Powered Beauty, and member of Credo Beauty’s Clean Beauty Council) and Shutes (a practicing herbalist for more than three decades who helped introduce aromatherapy to the US in the ’90s, and former President of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy) have created a comprehensive journey through the science and evolution of the practice, as well as how readers can recreate herbal magic in the comfort of their own homes. Think plant profiles and remedies for everything ranging from flu recovery to self-love.

Atlas of Perfumed Botany
Jean-Claude Ellena, translated by Erik Butler

With a trademark minimalist approach to fragrance construction, perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena has always had a unique eye for perfumery. So who better than Ellena, the former in-house perfumer for Hermès whose inspirations range from the Nile river to the city of Beijing, to create a cartography of perfume depicting the geography and botany of fragrance creation? Described as “a poetic, geographic, and botanical journey of perfume discovery,” Ellena’s atlas undoubtedly offers material aplenty for the eye, nose, and mind to wander.

Skintelligent: What You Really Need to Know to Get Great Skin
Dr. Natalia Spierings

In a bid to counteract influencer-driven skincare recommendations with factual evidence and scientific studies, Skintelligent offers a straightforward, budget-minded approach to dermatological solutions. Dr. Spierings is a consultant dermatologist, Mohs micrographic and dermatological surgeon, as well as a skincare educator with over a decade of experience. “If you have a problem with your skin—whether it is pimples, pigmentation, overly dry skin, large pores or whatever—it is a skin abnormality and cannot and will not be corrected with a three-step skincare regime you buy at a department store,” the publication’s intro text states. Strong fighting words, but also refreshing.