I N PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H M O N A D E R M AT O L O G Y
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Treatment Guide
Learn about available treatments and get tips for getting glowing this fall.
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Amanda Schmidt, LME “Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Wearing a daily facial sunscreen is the most important thing for your skin’s health. The sun is the number one cause of premature aging, wrinkles, fine lines, brown spots, and skin cancer. I recommend a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF above 30. Broad spectrum sunscreens are pretty much the standard in sunscreens now but double check that yours says so. This type of sunscreen protects against both UVB and UVA rays, which penetrate deeper and cause long term sun damage. The wonderful thing about facial sunscreens now is they are not thick and greasy feeling, so you don’t have to worry about them causing any breakouts or feeling like you have too much on your face. My favorite sunscreen has a slight tint to it so I can just throw it on and still feel like I have some coverage without wearing makeup.”
Chloe Hegge, RN, BSN “It’s never too early to start a retinoid! Retinoids help with cell turn over which helps keep the skin looking young. Some benefits include helping to treat active acne as well as help with acne scarring, improving discoloration, as well as overall texture of the skin. I suggest starting with a pea sized amount two to three times weekly and increasing to nightly as tolerated. If your skin seems irritated, try mixing with a moisturizer to help decrease the irritation. Starting a retinol is not a sprint, it’s a marathon so be patient and keep pushing through the ‘retinol blues,’ you won’t regret it!”
Kylee Finn, RN, BSN “Anyone can benefit from adding antioxidants into their skin care routine. Antioxidants are an umbrella term for different vitamins such as vitamin C, Vitamin E, Niacinamide, and more. Antioxidants have many benefits to your skin, but the main benefits are to keep your skin cells healthy by helping repair damage from the sun, preventing cellular damage and calming inflammation. When your skin cells are functioning properly your skin cell cycle can run smoothly, making it easier to produce collagen and elastin. By simply adding this topical into your skin care routine you can correct signs of aging, prevent sun damage, and overall brighten your skin!”