Here Are Some Little Known Skin Care Tips

These general skin care tips from dermatologists can benefit just about everyone.Here Are Some Little Known Skin Care Tips

Here Are Some Little Known Skin Care Tips

Applying sunscreen to hand

Apply sunscreen every day before you go outdoors. Sunscreen is the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth. It really can slow down skin aging. It can also help prevent skin cancer. Look for a sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection, SPF 30 (or higher), and water resistance.

While it’s important to protect infants’ skin from the sun, the AAD recommends applying sunscreen ONLY to children who are 6 months and older.
Avoid smoking. Smoking accelerates the aging 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.

Woman applying self-tanner in shower

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.Use skin care products that match your skin’s needs. What’s your skin type — oily, dry, normal, combination, or sensitive? Do you have a skin condition? Using products formulated for your skin’s needs will help your skin look and feel its best.

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.

Wash your face when waking, before bed, and after sweating. Washing when you wake up removes the dirt and bacteria that settle on your face while sleeping. Before bed, you want to remove makeup and grime, such as smog, smoke, or dirt, which may have landed on your skin.

African American man gently washing face in mirror
Gently wash your face. Gentle cleansing helps skin look its best. To gently cleanse your face, wet it with lukewarm water. Then apply a mild cleanser, gently applying the cleanser in a circular motion with your fingertips. Finish by completely rinsing off the cleanser and gently patting your face dry with a clean towel.
Stress less. Finding healthy ways to manage stress can help your skin, too. Some skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (eczema) often appear for the first time when someone feels really stressed. Stress can also cause flare-ups of many skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.

See a board-certified dermatologist if you dislike something about your skin. When it comes to our skin, dermatologists are the experts. These doctors diagnose and treat thousands of different skin diseases. They also have the expertise needed to help people safely rejuvenate and care for their skin.

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