Monthly Archives: October 2023

Four Skin Care Mistakes

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Popping a zit

It’s always tempting to pop that pesky pimple when it raises its sebaceous head, but the best advice is to leave that urge alone.When you try to pop the pimple, you may end up pushing the P.acnes infection deeper down the oil glands and layers of the skin. This would lead to newer pimples and scarring. Instead, use an ice cube off and on the bump for 20-30 seconds to bring down inflammation. Use a spot treatment containing ingredients like benzyl peroxide, sulphur or salicylic acid. Apply a pimple patch, hydrocolloid patches that draw out the pus and oil from the pimple, while keeping the skin hydrated.

Keeping sunscreen at bay

Unprotected sun exposure can lead to hyperpigmentation, early signs of aging, increased breakouts and worsening of acne marks. We recommend a broad-spectrum sunscreen that provides both UVA and UVB protection, preventing early ageing and sunburn.

Using too many actives and over-exfoliating

In our quest for luminous, poreless skin, while scrubbing off the daily dirt and grime, we might be buffing our way to a damaged skin barrier. We advocate simplicity, using one active in your routine at a time. We recommend that you incorporate a basic AHA/BHA solution two times a week in your skincare regimen and build up on it. If you opt for a skin polish, we suggest using it once a week.

Not using skincare while travelling

A very common boo-boo is neglecting your skincare routine while travelling. Intense weather changes, the dehydrating air on the plane and photodamage due to sun exposure can lead to sensitivity and a compromised skin barrier. Pack skincare basics like a good cleanser, an antioxidant, a hydrating product and sun protection, which is mandatory. Also show your skin some TLC with pre-and post-travel masking to repair your skin.

Your Skin Care in Fall & Winter

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As the outside air cools and the heat starts to crank on indoors, you may notice your skin becoming flaky, maybe even a bit itchy. Welcome to fall and winter. Our skin is protective both by keeping moisture in and not allowing outside factors (germs and toxins) to penetrate and create damage. When temperatures drop, the air gets drier — both indoors and outdoors — and moisture gets pulled from the lipid barrier. Lack of moisture causes cells to clump together creating flaky, dry skin. And even if dry skin doesn’t really bother you, treating it “prevents itch, eczema and psoriasis flares, and potentially skin infections,” said Dr. Dina Strachan, a clinical assistant professor at N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine and a dermatologist in New York City. “Anyone can get eczema if your skin gets dry enough.” To keep your skin healthy and comfortable throughout the fall and winter, Dr. Craiglow said, it makes sense to change your skin care regimen now.

  • Avoid very hot showers and moisturize your damp skin right after.
  • Avoid perfumed lotions and creams.
  • If you wash your hands many times during the day, apply moisturizing lotion to keep skin protected from redness and flakiness.
  • Use a humidifier, but make sure the filter is cleaned often, since bacteria can grow in the humid environment.
  • Drink plenty of water and get good fats in your diet, like avocado, walnuts and olive oil, which can support a healthy lipid barrier.
  • Adjust your skin care routine to include rich, nourishing creams and avoiding alcohol based cleansers.

Each skin care routine is different. However, we should all adjust our routine in the fall, before the cold weather hits.

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Wishing you all a happy and healthy October.