Dermatologist Share Their Best Advice for Gorgeous Skin
Hydrate your skin from the inside out—and outside in-
Despite what you hear all the time, the amount of water you drink daily doesn’t translate into accurate skin hydration. It’s vital to hydrate your skin from the outside in with serums, creams, and hydrating mists.
Practice a facial massage to fight wrinkles
Many people (myself included) frown and scrunch their faces at night; leading to frown lines and crow’s feet. To relax my face, I do facial acupressure for a few minutes at bedtime. Press above your inner eyebrows, temples, and next to your nostrils, holding for 10 seconds each.
Avoid hot showers that can be drying-
I never wash my face with hot water–it too harsh. Hot showers and baths can inflame the skin, causing redness, itching, and even peeling — similar to a sunburn — and can disrupt the skin’s natural balance of moisture, robbing you of the natural oils, fats, and proteins that keep skin healthy.
Apply sunscreen to your neck, chest, and hands first–
Apply sunscreen to the neck, chest, and hands before the face–these areas age faster and are harder to recover than the face. We often forget to apply sunscreen there even though they’re exposed as much as the face.
Keep a light peel within arm’s reach in case you need to freshen up fast-
Always have a mini spa treatment at the ready in case you get a Tinder match you want to meet or have drinks with your boss. Glycolic or salicylic acid wipes, a lightweight moisturizer, and lip polish, for example.
Don’t ever rub your eyes-
If you rub your eyes like you are scrubbing a pot, your eyes will look black like a pot! When you’re taking off eye makeup, gently wipe off mascara as if you’re touching an egg.
Let your lips guide your skin care routine-
One tip to know when your skin is ready for seriously creamy moisturizers: Your lips feel dry first, so you know the humidity has dropped, and it’s time for more moisture.