What is a Good Skin Care Regimen?
First, select a cleansing regime for your particular skin type and skin problem. DermatologistRx has products for
acne,
normal skin,
oily skin, and
sensitive skin. Avoid bar soap.
Obagi and
Neostrata have cleansers particularly
recommended by DermatologistRx.
Second, select an exfoliant to unroof the stratum corneum (
glycolic, lactic acid,
and salicylic acid). An exfoliant is particularly useful in unroofing white heads and blacks (comedones) in
acne. Start with the lower strength preparations first 2.5%-5%. Higher strengths may be irritating.
A gel is usually more drying and stronger than a lotion or a cream.
Third, Than use a moisturizer formulated for the
face and
eyelids. Note, people with acne or oily skin may not need a moisturizer.
Fourth, photoprotect your skin from the suns damaging UVA and UVB rays with a broad-spectrum
sunscreen.
Vitamin C Creams also have photoprotecting ability.
All products should be used as directed on the product container.
Any product that causes irritation should be discontinued.
The information provided at DermatologistRx is not a
substitute for a face-to-face consultation with a dermatologist or your
physician.
Skin Care Glossary A-M
Skin Care Glossary N-Z
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