Keep your skin in tip-top shape this winter
New York City dermatologist and skin pathologist Dr. Craig Austin offers these tips to keep your skin looking and feeling good this winter.
Don’t get into hot water. Avoid very long, very hot showers. Too much time in hot water can deplete needed oils, drying your skin. Try to keep your showers to 5 or 10 minutes.
Watch your favorite soaps. Traditional soaps can be harsh. Austin suggests gentler brands such as Dove, Aveeno, Purpose and Neutrogena. Perfume also can be irritating, so choose unscented products. Anti-bacterial soaps can dry the skin and Austin said he’s not convinced that they really prevent infection as much as we would like them to, so use them sparingly.
Good chemistry. Patients often ask what differentiates the better moisturizers, but basically better moisturizers absorb water and maintain the lipid membrane. Look for moisturizers that contain hyaluronic acid, which absorbs water. Put it on yoru lips and you’ll look like you just had a collagen injection.
CoEnzyme 10 is also ideal. It’s an antioxidant and attracts water. A lot of products also include green tea as an ingredient. It’s not just a fad. Green tea is an excellent antioxidant and also is an anti-inflammatory, so it’s good for skin that’s dry, inflamed or exposed to sun. AB eye is a nourising serum that delivers the super hydration benefits of hyaluronic aid to soothe and smooth the eye area while restoring a a natural desired appearance and contains vitamins A, C, E, Co-Q10, Green Tea and antioxidants to protect from free radical damage.
AB Sun obstructs both UVA and UVB-broad spectrum wavelengths. It also serves as a moisturizer with or without sun exposure, but don’t underestimate the sun during the winter.
Eat and drink right. What’s good for your heart is usually good for your skin. Make sure you get enough Omega 3 fatty acid in yoru diet. Your body doesn’t make it, so you’ll need to consume it. One of the best sources is oily fish, including, salmon, fresh tuna, mackerel and sardines. Don’t like fish? Try walnuts, spinach, seeds such as sesame or tahini sauce, which is made from sesame, hummus or eggs. There are also Omega 3 supplements. And stay well hydrated.
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