Thank you to Skin Resource.MD for sponsoring this post.
I’ve been using products from Skin Resource.MD for over a year now! Not only do I love their products, I love the company that has grown from a group of board-certified practicing dermatologists in San Diego, California. I was given the opportunity to pass along a few questions from my readers to the dermatologists over there, and I’m excited to share the answers with you today! Thank you to everyone who submitted a question through my Instagram story, I hope you get the answer you’re looking for!
Ask A Dermatologist: Skincare Q&A
What is the best way to treat surface veins on your face?
The best way to treat surface veins on your face which are broken blood vessels, should be treated by your dermatologist. They can offer services such as sclerotherapy and laser treatments.
What routine, in order, should women over 35 follow?
Following a simple skin care regimen is best. By age 35, depending on your skin type, using products that are going to provide hydration and protection are key. Daytime is about hydrating and applying sunscreen to manage any further sun damage. Night time routine is about hydrating and reviving from the elements of that day.
Daytime
- Non-drying soap free cleanser (day and night) Total Facial Cleanser
- Hyaluronic facial serum (this will lock in and create a barrier of hydration on the skin
- Oil Free Moisturizer
- Sunscreen
Night time
- Total Facial Cleanser
- Hyaluronic Facial Serum
- Applying a rich moisturizer that is filled with antioxidants will hydrate and replenish the skin overnight. Ultra Rich Calming Bio Lipid or Baobab Correction Cream
- Once or twice a week using an exfoliation scrub to remove dead skin cells to allow new ones to be uncovered.
- After applying moisturizer, putting a Retinol Serum on your skin, this will help lessen the appearance of fine lines and large pores on the face.
What products can I use to lighten sun spots?
Using products that contain vitamins such as Vitamin A,D, E and F as well as antioxidants will help reduce the appearance of sunspots. This includes SRMD Baobab Facial Correction Cream which is packed with nutrients extremely beneficial for the skin.
Can you get rid of large pores?
You can lessen the appearance of large pores but sticking with a good skin care regimen that includes a once or twice a week exfoliation with Crystal Clarity. Also using products with green tea as an ingredient will help shrink pore size. Green tea cleanses the pores and contains antibacterial agents so using products in your regimen with green tea with shrink pore size over time. Some of these products are the Total Cleanser, Ultra Rich Calming Bio Lipid, Total Facial Serum.
What is the best treatment/advice for adult acne?
Adult acne, also known as late-onset acne, is very common and can happen for a variety of reasons. The most common are fluctuating hormone levels, stress, family history, and the use of oil-based hair and skin care products, these all cause inflammation of the skin.
If using products that are oil based, pores can become clogged causing breakouts to occur. It’s best to always use non-comedogenic products to reduce the risk of clogged pores.
The best remedy for adult acne is sticking with a simple, non-irritating skincare routine. Find a gentle, soap-free cleanser that won’t dry out skin and follow with an oil-free moisturizer. Moisturizers are a necessary component for treating acne. Many of the topical and oral medications that are used to treat acne will dry out skin and cause it to look flaky and red. A good non-greasy moisturizer will help reduce those effects, such as the Skin Resource.MD Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer. This product moisturizes without clogging pores and can also help in reducing the dryness that acne treatments might cause. After moisturizing, always apply a good sunscreen to protect from harmful sun damage.
What is the best way to resurface without a laser?
Resurfacing the skin is achieved when the removing the dead skin cells to uncover the new ones. You can achieve this by using an exfoliator such as Crystal Clarity once or twice a week depending on your skin.
Your Skincare Questions Answered
I know I learned a thing or two from this post, and I hope you did too! My personal favorite is the routine for day and night, I can’t wait to put that into action and see how it works for me. Thank you to the doctors over at Skin Resource.MD! Be sure to use my discount code BROOKE25 for 25% off any order (not combinable with other offers).
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-Brooke
