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    20 Easy Skincare Resolutions for 2020

    December 26, 2019 /

    A new year—nay—a new decade, is upon us and I have something to say!  I’m tired of New Year’s resolutions with no substance – you know, the same weak promises that rear their ugly heads year after year like “drink more water” or “take better care of my skin.”  While making substantive improvements to your skin health in the next decade might seem elusive, it’s easy if you break it down to the basics.  Here are 20 super easy resolutions to try for 2020. 1. Wear SPF EVERY DAY! I know I’m required to say this as a dermatologist, but daily SPF provides a whole host of benefits including lowering…

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  • Antiaging,  Dry skin,  hyaluronic acid,  Moisturizing

    Hyaluronic Acid Could Be Your Hydration Hero

    April 8, 2019 /

    We are in the midst of a hydration revolution! Over the last year, hyaluronic acid (HA) has become the “it” ingredient in skincare. While I remember using products rich in this now-ubiquitous ingredient over ten years ago, it’s enjoying a new spike in popularity. The catchy claim that this ingredient can “hold 1000 times its weight in water” fits in perfectly with the dewy, glow-obsessed moment we’re having right now. However, most HA users know little to nothing about its origins or cosmetic uses. Here’s what you need to know about hyaluronic acid.

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  • Dry skin,  Moisturizing,  Uncategorized

    My Biggest Winter Skincare Secret

    February 4, 2019 /

    I have a super simple secret weapon when it comes to fighting winter dryness.

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  • Bathing,  Dry skin,  Moisturizing

    You’re Probably Showering Wrong

    January 14, 2019 /

    There is one shocking knowledge gap that comes up in my clinic almost daily: most people don't know how to shower!

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Combo skin peeps, this one's for you! I struggled Combo skin peeps, this one's for you! I struggled for years trying to find the right moisturizer for my combination skin. If I chose a rich cream, my forehead looked like an oil slick. If I went with a light gel, my dry areas got flakey and gross by the end of the day. That's why I created the "moisturizing by zone" method! I know this might seem like a simple change, but it has made all the difference for my combination skin, especially in the winter months! . 🤔 Do you have combo skin? What strategies have you found helpful for achieving moisture balance? . 🎁 Gifted products in this video: Light moisturizer: Toleriane Ultra by @larocheposayusa Thick moisturizer: Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream by @naturiumskin Jewels: courtesy of @vitaly . . . #dermatology #dermatologist #combinationskin #skincare #skincaretips #skincareroutine #skincarecommunity #advancedskincare
May I present to you: the hill I will die on. Way May I present to you: the hill I will die on. Way back in January 2019, DermAngelo.com was launched with a simple idea: most people don't know how to bathe properly. That's not to say that you're all walking around with a layer of filth on you -- au contraire! Most people are showering too often, for too long, in water that is far too hot and with TOO MUCH SOAP! All of these practices can be very irritating to the skin leading to dryness and itch. But fear not! Now is the perfect time to get your bathing habits in check before the chilly winter months. For more on PERFECTING your bathing habits, head on over to my article "You're Probably Showering Wrong" at the link in my bio! . 🧼 How many of these showering mistakes were you making? Are you a bathing pro? . . . #dermatology #dermatologist #dryskin #dryskincare #skincare #skincarecommunity #skincaretips #bodycare #bodycaretips #eczema
🤯 Here are some facts about sun protection that 🤯 Here are some facts about sun protection that will blow your mind: ☀️ While we do know that sunscreen use correlates with lower risk of skin cancer, we don't know what dose of sunscreen is required to ensure that effect. ☀️ While many say that SPF greater than 30 is unnecessary, recent real-life use studies indicate that higher SPF may be more effective at preventing sunburn. ☀️ Physical and chemical UV filters work in much the same way. Both mostly absorb UV radiation and dissipate is as (negligible) heat. ☀️ There is no data linking the currently approved sun filters to any sort of long-term sequelae such as internal cancers. Anyone who says differently is fear-mongering 🙃 . . . #sunscreen #spf #dermatology #dermatologist #skincareroutine #skincare #skoncarecommunity #sunprotection #skincancerawareness #skincancerprevention
Many of you have been asking me to cover rosacea i Many of you have been asking me to cover rosacea in-depth. This is a condition that really hits home for me, as I suffer with it myself. I've got bad news and good news. The bad news: there's not a ton you can do about it from a "skincare" standpoint. Protecting your skin from the sun, keeping your skincare gentle and avoiding triggers are helpful. Ingredients like azelaic acid and sulfur can be found over the counter. Beyond that, you're going to need prescription or procedural treatment. The good news: us derms have plenty of options for you in the prescription and procedural realm, and many patients are able to achieve durable relief from their symptoms! . 🤔 Do you suffer with rosacea? What treatments have you found helpful? . 🤓Further reading and image sources: @dermnet_nz 📚Abokwidir et al. Rosacea Management. Skin Appendage Disorders 2016 📚Onalaja et al. Establishing the Diagnosis of Rosacea in Skin of Color Patients. Cutis 2019 . . . #dermatology #dermatologist #rosacea #skincare #skincaretips #skincarecommunity #skincareroutine #azelaicacid #rosaceatreatment #rosaceaskincare #rosaceahelp
Don't hate me for this! I know there's something Don't hate me for this! I know there's something alluring...maybe almost therapeutic about the thrill of having that hot new product. However, we all need to keep the true end goal in mind -- having our healthiest, most beautiful skin. I see people forgetting this time and again, using a whole multitude of products and trying to achieve perfection without really taking an inventory of both the current state of their skin and what's already in their routine. Sometimes, that sexy new product just won't be right for your goals. Sometimes, adding too many products could lead to irritation and be counterproductive. Also, let's not forget the environmental impact of purchasing so many products. I know skincare has become a hobby for so many of us, especially during this dumpster fire of year, but the answer to all your problems won't necessarily come from buying more stuff. If that were true, you would have achieved perfection already. So what's my proposal? The next time you want to buy that hot new release, ask yourself what it can really do for you. . 🤔 How do you decide which products to purchase? Do you do a thorough analysis before "adding to cart?" What do you look for in a new product? . . . #skincare #skincareroutine #skincarecommunity #dermatology #dermatologist #skincaretips #skincaretiktok
It's ADVANCED SKINCARE! After spending the last y It's ADVANCED SKINCARE! After spending the last year and change observing the interests of the #skincarecommunity here on social media, I'm bringing you a series that will help you take your skincare game to the next level. First up: starting a skincare routine for your hands! This area of the body is neglected by many. While much of the attention surrounding hand care focuses on hand creams and solutions for dryness, we can't forget that this area is almost always exposed to the sun. You need to be applying sunscreen to the hands at the very minimum. . 👏Do you have a routine for your hands? Do you usually apply sunscreen to this area? . . . #skincare #dermatology #dermatologist #sunscreen #spf #differin #vitaminc #vitamincserum #skincarehacks #retinoids #adapalene #skincaretiktok #antiaging #skincareroutine
#ad. I am so excited to be partnering with @glowre #ad. I am so excited to be partnering with @glowrecipe on their newest launch, PLUM PLUMP HYALURONIC SERUM! What I love about this serum is its approach to hyaluronic acid. Plum Plump is designed with 4 types and 5 weights of HA to deeply hydrate the different layers of the epidermis for an extra plump look. It also has extracts from 3 different plums rich in antioxidants and minerals as well as vegan collagen and silk peptides making it a full-service serum that works well on its own or together with other serums. . The combo of @glowrecipe’s Plum Plump over the Watermelon Glow Ultra Fine Mist and locked in with the Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer has my skin looking extra plump and dewy all day! Follow @glowrecipe to browse these and all their products and find Plum Plump at Sephora! . #glowpartner #skinbyskin #skincare #realglowgang #skincare #dermatologist #hyaluronicacid
$166 down the drain! Kinda. Yes my C E Ferulic d $166 down the drain! Kinda. Yes my C E Ferulic did oxidize. That said, oxidation is something we've come to expect from ascorbic acid serums. To my knowledge there's no data showing that using oxidized vitamin C will cause any harm. It likely won't be as effective though and it may stain your skin temporarily. Ways to avoid oxidation include storing your product away from light, air and heat or choosing a serum with a more stable form of vitamin C such as ethylated ascorbic acid. . Has your vitamin C serum ever oxidized on you? Did you continue using it? . . . #skincare #skincaretips #skincareroutine #vitaminc #vitamincserum #skincarecommunity #dermatology #dermatologist #theordinary
This is one thing I never understood. While evenin This is one thing I never understood. While evening skincare can be a relaxing experience that eases us into our nightly rest, there is no reason it has to be done right before going to sleep. For many, sticking to the paradigm of skincare being the last thing they do at night leads to inconsistency. I've been there too -- half asleep and finding it very hard to motivate myself to wash my face and dip into my product stash. If this sounds familiar to you, maybe it's time to establish a new routine that's easier to stick to. Also, a big shoutout to my friend and frequent collaborator @ms_hannah_e who has been very open about life hacks that have helped her achieve consistency while living with ADD. . 😴 Do you wait until the last moment to do your skincare? Are you consistent with your night routine? . . #skincare #skincareroutine #skincarecommunity #dermatology #dermatologist #nightroutine #nightcream #skincaretiktok #skincaretips
Acne is so common and yet there are still so many Acne is so common and yet there are still so many myths surrounding it. I find this especially troubling because many of these myths do not take into account that acne is a medical condition with the potential to have lasting physical and psychological effects on those who suffer with it. Swipe through to see some of the most common acne myths dispelled and head over to the blog post "Acne Myths and Facts" at the link in my bio to learn more. . 👏 This post is part of a collaboration with @maximumskin, @ryanriahimd, @drzainab.dermatology, @dermguru, @dr.somaskin and @danielsugaimd. Head over to their feeds for more skincare and dermatology myths DEBUNKED! . 🤔 Do you suffer with acne? What are some of your most hated acne myths? . . . #acne #dermatology #skincarecommunity #skincare #acnepositivity #dermatologist #skincaremyths #acnetips
🍋 🚨 STOP PUTTING FOOD ON YOUR FACE!!! In our 🍋 🚨 STOP PUTTING FOOD ON YOUR FACE!!! In our second installment of Unsolicited Skincare Advice we're talking about the scourge of DIY skincare. While many will say that "food is medicine"... it's not. Food is food. It's also not a skincare product. And even though many plant extracts can be beneficial in products, they are just that: EXTRACTED. And their concentration can be controlled (the same can't be said for the fruit salad you smeared on your face). If formulated correctly you will get the benefits without the bad actors. Case in point: lemons. Want the vitamin C and not the furocoumarins? Go for a serum with L-ascorbic acid. . 🍋 Did you know that some DIY skincare can be dangerous? Have you applied food to your skin? . . . #skincare #skincareroutine #skincarecommunity #diyskincare #dermatology #dermatologist #vitaminc #vitamincserum #cleanbeauty
Preventive botulinum toxin! Is it a thing? While Preventive botulinum toxin! Is it a thing? While there's not great data, the signs seem to point to yes. The cosmetic use of botulinum toxins is most often targeted at the prevention of hyperdynamic wrinkles AKA expression lines. By preventing the activation of facial muscles, botulinum toxins help to eliminate these wrinkles. And it seems like the effects may be preventative over time. . ➡️ Swipe for a closer look at the images I show in the video. The first is the case of a man who had 18 treatments to the upper face over 10 years - that's 1-2 treatments per year - with durable reduction in his hyperdynamic wrinkles. Even more striking is the case report of 38-year-old twin sisters, one who underwent @botoxcosmetic treatments to the forehead and glabellar areas 2-3 times per year for 13 years (pictured right) and the other who underwent these treatments only twice over the same period (pictured left). While the data here is far from robust, it indicates that there may be long-term benefits to the use of botulinum toxins for hyperdynamic wrinkles, though more studies are needed. . 🤔 Does the idea of prevention change how you think about botulinum toxins? . 📚 Images sources and further reading: ▫️Humphrey, Neurotoxins: Evidence for Prevention, JDD 2017 ▫️Binder, Long-Term Effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Facial Lines, Arch Facial Plast Surg 2006 . . . #dermatology #dermatologist #botox #dysport #xeomin #newtox #cosmeticdermatology #skincare #skincarecommunity #botulinumtoxin #antiaging
I know this may come as a surprise to many of you, I know this may come as a surprise to many of you, but there is actually very little that you NEED in a skincare routine. The above video outlines some of the basics. Everything else beyond that are add-ons. Think of it like this: the cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen are the food you need to survive and the serums, toners, masks etc that you add are the seasoning and condiments. While the basics will keep you healthy, add-ons like actives make a routine truly transcendent. For more on how to streamline your routine, head over to my blog post "How to Simplify Your Skincare Routine" at the link in my bio! . 💭 What are the bare minimum products that you've built your routine around? . . . #skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips #skincaretiktok #skincarecommunity #dermatology #dermatologist #spf #sunscreen #hyaluronicacid #skincarediet
SOUND ON: Here’s a highlight from my recent appe SOUND ON: Here’s a highlight from my recent appearance on @theecowell podcast and a point that’s often overlooked in the fragrance debate. One of the most important aspects of creating a product that people will use consistently is creating something that they actually like. This is especially important for sunscreens! Daily use is essential for an efficient sun protection strategy. Scent plays a huge role in the formation of our relationship to products. So if we could create a more appealing sunscreen that people will use consistently, why wouldn’t we? . 🤔 What characteristics are important to you when choosing a daily sunscreen? . . . #skincare #skincarecommunity #dermatologist #spf #sunscreen #fragrance #fragrancefree
Product layering: when less is more! For this #36 Product layering: when less is more! For this #360togetherskin wednesday, I wanted to point out one of the pitfalls of layering multiple products: pilling AKA roll-off. This is a phenomenon we see with certain ingredients (silicones, talc) as well as when mixing products (especially mixing water- and oil-based products together). The two products I've highlighted above are an HA serum and facial sunscreen I had tried to use together. You can see how the two products react, rendering both useless. When this happened on my face, I knew that I wasn't getting the #spf I had intended (it was a terrible skincare day 🤣). . What are your product layering tips? Have you experienced pilling as a result of your products reacting? . . . #skincare #skincarecommunity #dermatologist #hyaluronicacid #hyaluronicacidserum #sunscreen #skincaretips #skincareroutine
Next up in our series of super popular products yo Next up in our series of super popular products you’re wrecking your skin barrier with: acid “toners”. Unlike the name suggests, you should not be using products like this every day! As @james_s_welsh has pointed out, they should be referred to as “liquid exfoliants”. Top tips for minimizing irritation with BHA: keeping frequency to 2-3 times per week, using a wash-off formulation and sticking to problem areas rather than the whole face. . 💭 What’s been your experience with “acid toners”? Have you had issues with products like this? . . . #skincare #skincaretips #bha #salicylicacid #paulaschoice #paulaschoicebha #skincarecommunity #skincareroutine #dermatology #dermatologist #acnepositivity
Did you guess correctly? One of the most common mi Did you guess correctly? One of the most common misconceptions about botulinum toxin is that there's an age at which you should start. Like with other cosmetic procedures, what you get should be dictated by your specific concerns and by the structure and condition of your skin, bone structure etc. Botulinum toxin addresses expression lines -- if you're not developing them, there won't necessarily be a need for it. In the right hands it can also be used to shape the contours of the face. That's why it's so important to consult with an experienced, licensed professional like a dermatologist for all of your aesthetic needs! To learn more, check out the article "Botulinum Toxin: What You Need to Know" at the link in my bio! . 👂 What misconceptions or myths have you heard about Botox? . . . #botox #xeomin #dysport #jeauveau #dermatology #dermatologist #cosmeticdermatology #aestheticdermatology #skincare #skincarecommunity #cosmeticinjector #injector #antiaging
REMINDER: many of the hot practices or products in REMINDER: many of the hot practices or products in skincare don't have much data behind them. I especially wanted to bring to your attention the ONLY study relating to double cleansing. While this is by no means the be-all-end-all on this topic, it's helpful to recognize that while expert opinion often supports the double cleansing method, there is not very much data to back it up. That said, expert opinion can be very helpful in some cases (and it's probably why you're here right now). For more on this topic be sure to check out my YouTube video "Derm Does Double Cleanse" at the link in my bio! . 🤔 Do you double cleanse? Do you feel it helps you remove sunscreen and makeup more easily? . 📚 Further reading/Source: Chen et al, The optimal cleansing method for the removal of sunscreen: Water, cleanser or cleansing oil?, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 . . . #skincare #skincarecommunity #dermatology #dermatologist #sunscreen #spf #cleansing #cleanser #doublecleanse #doublecleansing #oilcleanser #makeupremover
THIS IRKS ME. To no end. The parabens found in s THIS IRKS ME. To no end. The parabens found in skin and hair care products have some of the best safety profiles of any ingredients you can find. Why? Partially because all of the fear mongering around them. While many claim that they can cause "endocrine disruption," breast cancer etc, it's been shown time and again that when used in the manner they have been in topical products, they pose no identifiable risk. FULL STOP. . Unfortunately, sometimes having more information is a double edged sword. The wealth of info we have on parabens gives us a good picture of their safety profile. However, information can be spun, and to the untrained eye that spin can be very convincing. In this case, the spin has led to the use of less-studied preservatives that are potentially less safe. And many have taken the spin one step further. Some of the comments I got when this video was posted on TikTok cited everything from irritancy to environmental concerns, none of which have been called into question when it comes to parabens-- a sign that the truth is being even further distorted. . For more information, please check out the article "The Truth About Parabens" at the link in my bio. . . . #skincare #skincarecommunity #parabenfree #parabens #paraben #parabenfreeskincare #dermatology #dermatologist #skincaretiktok #skincaretips #cleanbeauty
HUGE MISTAKE! I still can't believe in the year o HUGE MISTAKE! I still can't believe in the year of our lordt 2020 that people apply moisturizer to DRY SKIN!!! Applying moisturizer to damp skin helps optimize its function -- it gives humectants something to hold onto and occlusives something to lock in. This applies to your body routine as well! . 💭 A question I got after posting: What if I'm applying a serum? Apply your serum on damp skin. Also you don't have to wait until your skin dries before every step. There's no convincing evidence I'm aware of indicating that products need a particular amount of time to "absorb." I'd say the max time you should wait between steps is about 30 seconds - not long enough for skin to fully dry out. Oh and about those retinoids -- apply AFTER moisturizer. . 🤔 Have you been applying your moisturizer to a damp face? What products or techniques do you use to lock in moisture? . . . #skincareroutine #skincare #moisturizer #essence #facialspray #skincarecommunity #dermatology #dermatologist #skincaretips #skincareproducts #skincaretiktok #beauty #glowingskin
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