Take These Steps To Simplify Your Skincare Routine

Introducing Skincare Experts. 

Are you on the lookout for a few essential skincare products? Saying that less is more are dermatologists Sandra Lee, MD, and Andrew Alexis, MD. 

Dr. Lee's Top Picks:

It makes sense to refresh your at-home cosmetic counter as you need just a few tried-and-true products that work for your skin. It helps to start with a cleanser. A gentle foaming formula that effectively removes the dirt and grime that has accumulated on your face throughout the day, a good one that works year-round is Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser. 

Not just for sunny summer days, sunscreen is another must-have. When the sky is overcast, you still get plenty of ultraviolet exposure. Make sure your daytime moisturiser contains sunscreen, to keep your skin protected. Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 is one to try. Which you can apply throughout the day, she also recommends an on-the-go product with sunscreen. As it's easy to use, she loves Colorescience Pro Sunforgettable Mineral Powder Sun Protection SPF 30. It comes with the brush applicator attached as not only can you apply it without a mirror. 

Which doubles as a fine-line fighter, at night you will need a good moisturiser such as SkinMedica Tri-Retinol Complex. Helping to diminish the irritation some women get with vitamin A products is this as the cream slowly releases retinol which is a form of vitamin A. 

Dr. Alexis's Top Picks:

To re-evaluate your skincare routine and overall skin health, the ideal time is the new year. Talk to your dermatologist about cleansing, moisturising, sun protection, and anti-aging strategies that are right for your skin if you aren’t sure where to start. 

Look for that gentle facial cleanser coming with ceramides, important fatty acids that are present in the uppermost layer of skin protecting deeper layers from the environment in general. CeraVe Foaming Facial

Cleanser is one to try. 

Protecting against UVA which is the aging kind and UVB which is the burning kind of rays, you will also want a light moisturiser infused with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Look for ingredients like meroxyl and avobenzone on the label as most SPFs block UVB rays but to ensure you are also protecting yourself from UVA rays. It doesn’t leave a white film or residue and is great for daily use as he likes La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra-Light Sunscreen Fluid, coming as a noncomedogenic sunscreen that won’t clog pores. 

What should you consider about the night-time? Apply an over-the-counter anti-aging night cream that contains retinol such as Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum after washing your face before bed. This typically shows the first signs of aging, don’t forget the delicate skin around the eyes. Helping reduce crow’s feet, evens out dark circles, and minimises puffiness, you can try RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream. 

Beautiful Skin, All Year Round

Mona Gohara, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine, suggests doing something for your complexion every season for fabulous skin all year. 

Winter

Abounding to many are new year’s resolutions. Make sure that with a help of a dermatologist a head-to-toe skin check is on the list. 

Spring

At your dermatologist’s office, schedule a microdermabrasion treatment with a light chemical peel. Gohara then says that before summer it will revitalise the skin. 

Summer

For summer stock up on sunscreen. To exposed skin every two hours and after you swim or sweat, to prevent sun damage like wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer, Gohara recommends applying a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. 

Fall

To remove brown spots caused by the sun and reduce facial redness or flushing caused by cold temps, Gohara says consider IPL or intense pulsed light treatment. 

The Final Words On The Discussion Regarding Skincare 

With these simple steps, you can keep your skin lively and active. What should you know when it comes to protection of the sun from the exposure to the sun. It helps to make your skin look healthy. Dab on some night cream to protect even when you are not outdoors and when you get a good sleep helping release the ingredients like retinol contained in those products. 

You can try various products with the help of a dermatologist. Experts in this field are sure to know what works best for each skin type. Make sure you don’t overdo with products that can harm the sensitive skin. So why wait. Get hold of your sunscreen and walk with confidence.