MORE THAN SKIN DEEP BY DEBRA JALIMAN, MD
T
hough it may seem that dermatology today
Wash your face correctly.
revolves around lasers, radio-frequency
In my practice we always teach patients how to cleanse
treatments, and other sophisticated skin solutions,
their faces. The first thing they learn is that their fingers are
learning the value of proper basic skin care is still
not enough and will never get their skin really clean. Fingers
important. In my practice I devote considerable time to
canât exfoliate and, besides, bacteria lurk under fingernails.
educating patients about two essential areas in particular:
So use cotton pads or rounds or a fresh washcloth every
how to cleanse the face correctly (the first thing I teach
time you wash your face. Donât scrub; just rub gently,
patients) and how to choose the right sunscreen. My
particularly around the nose and on the neck. Try it;
patients are always delighted to find that even minor
youâll be surprised by how much cleaner your skin feels
changes in their skin care routines can make a big
afterward. Use lukewarm water, not hot or icy cold.
difference. For even better skin, pay attention to what you
Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing System, which truly does
early to get a full-body check for skin cancer.
remove more makeup, dirt, and oil than manual cleansing
Here are five tips I include in my new book, Skin Rules:
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If youâre into gadgets, one of my favorites is the
eat and drink. And remember, itâs never too late or too
alone. Because it leaves skin cleaner and more exfoliated,
Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist
serums and treatment products penetrate better. Just
(St. Martinâs Press, 2012; $22.99).
be sure to change the brush head every two or three
PINK ⢠SUMMER 2013