March 19, 2024

5 Influencers Share the Skin-Care Tips They Learned From Top Dermatologists

At this years American Academy of Dermatology conference in San Diego, Calif. , we teamed up with skin-care brand SkinCeuticals to connect five influencers with some of the companys own experts.

They took the opportunity to discuss the brands newest launches and how new technological advances can effect the skin. Below, we rounded up the top five tips they learned.

The quest for so-called perfect skin is one that typically requires a veritable arsenal of products.

We stock our cabinets full of items in an attempt to defend our complexions against acne, sun damage, pollution, wrinkles and dark spots, but in order to make the most of all of those products, its crucial to be informed about the proper application methods and ingredient combinations. Thats, of course, where dermatologists come in.

Kristine Cherie

“One of the most interesting things I learned is that our skin starts to lack all of these naturally occurring acids, like hyaluronic acid, and a product likeH. A. Intensifiercan help to increase production of it. So it can actually help with the plumpness in your face and you dont lose firmness. Ive also heard people say that if you pat a product into your skin its better, but Dr. Jerome Potozkin, SkinCeuticals Advanced Clinical Spa partner, says thats just a myth; what matters is just putting the product on. ”

Nikki DeRoest

“The number one topic my followers wanted me to get more information about was hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It seems to be the biggest issue across the board that my followers were talking about. SkinCeuticals has a new product,Discoloration Defense, to help, featuring a new ingredient, tranexamic acid. Also, everyones into anti-pollution right now, because pollution is just as damaging as the sun – as UV rays – for the skin. I dont think people really realize that. Its pretty major.

We talked a lot about Atmospheric Skin Aging and how antioxidants and sunscreens can help the skin against signs of aging. Atmospheric Skin Aging is just a collective term for the effects of UVA/UVB rays, ground-level ozone pollution and IR-A on the skin. C E Ferulic is what you want to help combat this – the highly potent antioxidant helps to deliver (and allow it to be absorbed) accurately by the skin. ”

Olia Majd

“Im an esthetician, so Im used to all of the products that dermatologists prescribe, like Retin-A, that often have side effects like irritation and peeling. But SkinCeuticals – which can be such a science-y brand – has a product to help with acne scarring on my olive skin, called Discoloration Defense. This one doesnt have the harsher side effects because of the combo of ingredients; plus, theres no hydroquinone in it, since its such a concern for people now.

I also spoke with Tina Fair, the General Manager of SkinCeuticals, about C E Ferulic and the role that antioxidants play with the brand. Tina explained that SkinCeuticals is the Antioxidant Authority – the brands founding scientist, Dr. Sheldon Pinnell, established SkinCeuticals as the skincare industrys antioxidant authority through his research and knowledge. She explained that through testing, they found that UV rays could be blocked by the antioxidants, and that they could also block pollution and other environmental factors.

Essentially, his research resulted in the Duke University Antioxidant patent which is now the gold standard for topical antioxidant formulations (and licensed exclusively to SkinCeuticals). It also created C E Ferulic, which is the industry gold standardfor vitamin C serums. Tina also told me that you just have to know that our products smell like science. And its true; it does smell like science! ”

Stephanie Liu Hjelmeseth

“The thing that most interested me was the conversation I had with Dr. William Kwan, SkinCeuticals Advanced Clinical Spa partner. Hes an expert in multi-ethnic skin care, and because I have a higher portion of followers with mutli-ethnic skin, it was something I wanted to talk about. He told me that dark spots and hyperpigmentation are the top concerns across ethnicities and gave me a rundown of his recommended treatment: Incorporate sunscreen daily and also the new Discoloration Defense product, which is pretty much perfect for this concern because it has natural botanic lighteners.

I also spoke with him about the SkinCeuticals Advanced Clinical Spas program. His practice, Kwan Dermatology, will become the 50th SkinCeuticals Advanced Clinical Spa destination in the U. S. , where patients can expect an integrated SkinCeuticals skincare program combined with state-of-the-art in-office procedures to achieve the best possible results and to maximize long-term skin health. ”

Sarahy Delarosa

“I was able to learn a lot about Discoloration Defense. Dark spots and hyperpigmentation can be very hard to deal with. I have discoloration around my mouth that I want to get rid of, and Dr. Sarah Sawyer, SkinCeuticals Advanced Clinical Spa Partner, told me that with the combination of ingredients in the product, I can apply it twice a day and should see my spots fade as time goes on. Plus, it doesnt have a fragrance. ”

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