When it comes to Sun Safety, the first place to start is with your sunscreen.  As a dermatologist one of the first questions I receive is ‘What sunscreen do you recommend?’.  The answer is simple - I recommend the same sunscreens to my patients that I use myself.

Many people do not realize it can be best to tailor your sunscreen to the activity you will be doing that day.  This helps in making sure you have the best protection and is also a good way to conserve on product usage. You don’t necessarily need to use a Sport Sunscreen if you plan on moderate outdoor exposure, while on the flip side, it would not be suggested to use your everyday sunscreen if planning a day out at the beach.  Here is a rundown of the sunscreens I reach for and when:

My sunscreen of choice when outside and protecting my skin is the SkinCeuticals SPF 45 Sport Defense for the neck, arms and legs. For the face, I use the SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical 50.  If I plan to be outside for extended periods of time (outdoor festivals, boating, gardening, etc.), I will opt for Blue Lizard SPF 30 which is a bit thicker with a higher concentrate of Zinc Oxide. *The key is to reapply the sunscreen at least every two hours. For days when I’m not outside at all and only in the office, I wear SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic or Phloretin CF. The reason I use antioxidant serum as opposed to sunscreen when indoors all day, is these products provide a level of sun damage reversal.

One thing that I commonly do, and highly recommend, is wearing long-sleeved or legged, sun-blocking clothing.  These allow for comfort, shield the skin, and I avoid getting burned like many folks do.

I do like to use other products as well, both to try them out and because if I am looking for specific benefits. When I find something really great, I work to incorporate it into our office and always share the best recommendations with my patients.

To learn more about the sunscreens I use along with all the sunscreens we offer here at DLCC, check out our Pinterest Board - The Skin’s Best Friend.

from gloprofessional:

Kate McCarthy shares her top mineral makeup application tips in this week’s Q&A with Kate. What are you top mineral makeup application tips?

The gloMinerals Corrective Camouflage Kit is a quick and easy way to conceal a variety of skin discolorations with minimal application.

Use one of the quadrants or mix them together for optimal results, the color pallet can be used as follows:

Answer: A skin care regimen is only as successful as the how often a person utilizes it. Many people are guilty of hoarding skin care products but never really settling into a daily skin care regimen. Take a few minutes to sort through your products and pull out the basics:

• facial wash
• antioxidant (this is usually a serum)
• moisturizer
• SPF (can be combined in moisturizer)
• night cream
• exfoliant

*Of course you may have a few additional products if treating specific conditions, but you will be able to weed out which products you need.

Once you have gone through and pulled what you should be using every day, separate your products into morning and evening. Some, like your facial wash, will be used twice a day.

When you are ready to begin using and applying your products, whether it be morning or evening, remember the golden rule: Start with the thinnest, work your way up to the thickest, and top it off with sunscreen. (The sunscreen, of course, not necessary before bed time.) If you are still having trouble deciding which is first, contact your dermatologist and have one of their skin care specialists walk you through each step.

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• Helps unclog pores, remove surface oils, and increase exfoliation of this typically difficult to treat area of the body.

• Contains 2% Salicylic Acid to help control mild to moderate acne blemishes on the back and keep skin clear of new acne blemishes.

• Available in the convenient spray-on formula.

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• Works right out of the shower or after a work-out.

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• Oil-free hydrating gel, optimal for sensitive skin.

• Botanical extracts such as thyme to help soothe and calm irritated skin.

• Contains the anti-inflammatory agent of cucumber.

• Helps reduce redness for patients with Rosacea or acne prone skin.

• Combining this product with a laser treatments can alleviate visual signs of post-treatment redness.

*”Phyto Corrective Gel also contains natural alternatives to hydroquinone and other chemical skin lighteners to help diminish the appearance of brown spots and promote a clear, fresh-looking complexion.” - SkinCeuticals

Learn more about SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel and all the SkinCeuticals products we carry here.

April is Rosacea Awareness Month. Are you one of the 16 million people living with Rosacea? Curious which products we often recommend for patients with this skin condition? Take a look at our Rosacea & Redness Relief product board on Pinterest to learn more about how to help your flare-ups.

• Three powerful ingredients combine to work in helping reduce the appearance of redness and blotchiness, caused by Rosacea.

• Avène Thermal Spring Water soothes and softens the skin, while the cream moisturizes and the SPF 25 protects from daily UV sun exposure.

• The slightly green tint aids in neutralizing and diminishing red skin tones.

• Avène Redness Relief Soothing Cream is also shown to reduce the frequency of recurring flushes and preventing future redness.

To learn more about Avène Redness Relief Soothing Cream and all of our Avène products, please continue reading here.

April is Rosacea Awareness Month. Are you one of the 16 million people living with Rosacea? Curious which products we often recommend for patients with this skin condition? Take a look at our Rosacea & Redness Relief product board on Pinterest to learn more about how to help your flare-ups.

Reduce redness on the spot with the glominerals Redness Relief Powder. With ingredients such as honeysuckle, caffeine and zinc oxide, this light yellow powder soothes your  skin while neutralizing surface redness.

•  Wear daily and reapply as needed to reduce the appearance of redness.

•  Recommended for all skin types, including sensitive, acne-prone & Rosacea.

•  Formulated with glominerals’ exclusive blend of antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, E and green tea, it provides nutrients that are vital to maintaining skin’s healthy radiance.

Learn more about our glominerals makeup line here. Today’s Product of the Week also happens to be our April Product of the Month! For the month of April, all glominerals makeup products and brushes are 20% off!

April is Rosacea Awareness Month. Learn more about this skin condition here.

Now with added Vitamin E

Avène Rétrinal+0.1 is formulated with 2 exclusive ingredients: Retinaldehyde and one of the most effective forms of vitamin A, a patented Pre-Tocopheryl, which is a photostable form of Vitamin E.  Rétrinal+0.1 has been clinically proven to help prevent and reduce the visible signs of aging with little to no irritation.

• Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

• Enhances firmness, hydration and radiance of the skin

• Improves skin texture

• Provides moisture and powerful antioxidant protection against free radicals

To learn more about Rétrinal+0.1 and all our Avène products we carry in-stock, please continue reading here.

•  A lightweight pore-minimizing moisturizer for normal or oily skin that hydrates and nourishes without leaving the skin feeling greasy.

•  Vitamin E and Brazilian Sea Algae help heal and protect while delivering needed amino acids, proteins, and essential minerals to the skin.

•  Botanical extracts to help reduce pore size.

•  Restores and maintains the skin’s natural moisture.

Learn more about Daily Moisture and all our SkinCeuticals products here.