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This week, Dr. Pat is a doctor Monday frequent collaborator, Anetta Reszko, MD , PhD, a dermatologist and dermatological surgeon in New York, for advice on how the skin to rejuvenate, which has become dry, rough and scaly after long exposure to winter winds and hot, dry interior. Dr. Reszko offers nine tips.
Dear Dr. Pat:
My skin is dry and red and have flat areas, smooth on the surface of the skin and broken capillaries more than ever. I really fresh air, not for social reasons, but because of my work in sales competition in the personal statement is an important part of the success story in my area.
I have white skin, and I never know which product to buy or test.
What do you suggest?Teri
Dr. Pat responds:
Dear Teri:
Join the club dyed-hiver was! I have the skin of Irish origin and a delicate complexion. No matter how many times I promise I'll warmer wear and keep warm home and office at a lower temperature, it seems to stop at high temperatures and forget to buy this humidifier bed. The winter wind that attacks my skin of the face and hands adds salt to the wound.
Dr. Anetta Reszko give us some advice for skin recovery since April there.
Dr. Pat
Dr. Reszko answers:
Dear Teri:
The arrival of a new season is the perfect time to evaluate your skincare and beauty regimen again. The spring is the season of new beginnings and new growth, revaluation and cleaning. The same applies to for everyday use. The integration of new products to meet the needs of the constant development of skin adjusted is important to address climate change, sunlight and external influences. Here are some tips to get the best tips for skin care spring and a review of some new technologies, leave looking and feeling rejuvenated and fresh.
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1. Why spring cleaning of the skin?
proper skin care spring helps your look to life. Winter at low temperatures and strong winds, together with the absence of moisture and heat in the dry interior, strip the skin of its natural moisture, so dry, dull and prone to wrinkles. A proper routine - supply occurs from the skin, the winter-damaged skin will help to revive.
2. hydrate
The most important skin care step is moisturizing spring. In winter we often neglect in our body parts are covered, such as feet, knees, shoulders, chest and elbow properly hydrate. Spring is the perfect is time to produce lost moisture and thickening, desquamation and skin time to heal dry, itchy these areas.
Switch to a mild moisturizing base hyaluronic acid moisturizer on your face, but still than the thicker products such as ointment for the feet, elbows and knees. Optimal hydration helps the signs of aging such as wilted, lines and wrinkles and repair skin structure dilution repair and loss of elasticity.
3. Out with the old! In the new!
"Spring cleaning" your make - up bag. Spend your products and throw away everything that makes more use, the products that changed their flavor or consistency damaged or dirty make - up brush and any products that might be obsolete. Make - up brushes should be cleaned every month with a mild soap.
Dr. Reszko Tip: Please note that vitamin C and retinol preparations are inherently unstable, particularly exposed to direct sunlight and data may be shorter than other cosmetic maturity.
Dr. Reszko Tip: the lives of all its skin care - to extend products, remember to refrigerate immediately after opening.
For the treatment of extra-rough as cracked heels, elbows or cuticles, use flat surfaces Aquaphor then cover the area. For example, right heel Aquaphor apply after showering and before bedtime, then with cotton socks to sleep in moisture seal.
4. Gently exfoliate
Exfoliate to reveal a new healthier complexion radiant and even complexion. Scrub two or three times a week helps remove dead skin cells, the skin look dull and dry remains. Spend 1 to 2 minutes to deep clean the undergrowth in massaging a circular motion in the pores, focusing mainly on the areas over jams (often the nose, medial cheeks and chin). Exfoliating is not only a part of the skin care for face spring, it is useful for personal care and skin as well.
If your skin is very sensitive and prone to rosacea / eczema, mechanical scrub with microbeads could be severe and lead to microcracks and skin irritation. Consider chemical peels with lactic acid, glycolic acid and / or retinol. Chemical peels for more controlled exfoliation, the protein "glue" between dissolve dead cells, release without the lower layers of the skin damage.
Proper exfoliation allows its moisturizers to work more effectively.
5. Optimize sunscreen
The sun - damaged skin is the main cause of skin cancer and premature aging; be vigilant about sun protection, to ensure that your skin remains healthy and looks young.
Use sunscreen with minerals zinc oxide and / or titanium dioxide with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply every two to three hours. Protect lips with lip balm containing UV -. Rays Invest in protective clothing against the sun (hat, Rash Guard) with an SPF of 100 and above, and a pair of sunglasses with large UV - filter.
UV consider charges on your windscreen - Windscreen and windows when you spend every day more than 1 hour drive.
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