Nearly everyone can gain from these dermatologists’ general skin care recommendations.
- Every day before you go outside, apply sunscreen: The closest thing we have to a fountain of youth is sunscreen. It definitely can postpone the ageing process of the skin. It can aid in preventing skin cancer as well. A sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection, SPF 30 or greater, and water resistance is what you should seek out.
- Although it’s crucial to shield an infant’s skin from the sun, the AAD advises only using sunscreen on kids who are 6 months old and older.
- Avoid smoking: Smoking accelerates the ageing process of your skin. Your wounds will take longer to heal if you smoke. Also, studies demonstrate that smoking makes some skin conditions worse, including hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriasis.
- Look for skin cancer on your body: You can identify skin cancer early, when it’s still quite treatable, by performing skin self-exams. Make an appointment to see a dermatologist if you see a spot that is different from the others, or one that changes, itches, or bleeds.
- If you enjoy the way you look tanned, use a self-tanner: You prematurely age your skin whenever you tan, whether inside or outside. Your chance of developing skin cancer also rises. You may achieve the look you want with a self-tanner without taking any risks. Even when using a self-tanner, you need protect your skin from the sun to maintain its health.
- Implement skin care items that are appropriate for your skin’s demands: What type of skin do you have: sensitive, normal, oily, dry, or normal? Do you suffer from a skin disorder? Your skin will look and feel its best if you use products designed for it.
- Refrain from rubbing your skin clean: Scrubbing your skin could seem normal if you’ve been perspiring a lot or have a severe case of acne. Don’t! Scrubbing causes skin irritation, which aggravates all skin conditions, including acne.
- Every morning, before going to bed, and after perspiring: wash your face. When you wash your face when you wake up, you get rid of the dirt and bacteria that accumulated on it while you slept. You should wash off any makeup and filth, such as smoking, smog, or dirt, from your skin before going to bed.
- Wash your face gently: Skin looks its finest after a gentle washing. Wet your face with warm water to gently cleanse it. Then use a gentle cleanser, gently rubbing it in with your fingertips in a circular motion. The cleanser should be completely rinsed out before gently wiping your skin dry with a fresh cloth.
- Less tension: Your skin can benefit from learning appropriate stress management techniques. When a person is under a lot of stress, certain skin conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (eczema), may manifest for the first time. Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea are just a few of the skin problems that can flare up when under stress.
- If there is something about your skin that bothers you, consult a board-certified dermatologist. Dermatologists are the authorities on our skin. Many skin conditions are diagnosed and treated by these medical professionals. They also possess the knowledge required to assist clients in properly rejuvenating and caring for their skin.