It could be time for a change.
Key Takeaways
Skincare routines vary for everyone, but most regimens involve a moisturizer.
However, don’t take a stab at fix these issues on your own.
Keep skin soft with a daily moisturizer.Credit: Laura Doss/Corbis
Your best move is to see a dermatologist if you’re experiencing skin abnormalities, including the ones below.
Know your skin punch in.
Your skin changes with seasons, geographic location, and unfortunately,age.
On that note, don’t forget that skincare products expire, too.
Think about the weather.
When picking a moisturizer, be sure to remember the weather outside.
If it’s hot and muggy in the summer, you’ll want to go with a lighter formula.
When winter comes around, your dried-out skin will need more hydration.
Protect from the sun.
Regardless of the season, don’t forget to buy amoisturizer with SPF.
But no worries if your skin is sensitive to retinol.
As always, seek a dermatologist’s opinion to discover the cause.
“Mild, bland moisturizers are best for this category of patients.
Dr. Bodie said people assume seborrheic dermatitis is just dryness, so they over-moisturize to heal it.
Moisturizing will help the condition, but there are a few things you should do first.
“Use dandruff shampoo, plus add miconazole cream to your nighttime moisture routine,” Dr. Bodie said.
A common condition called rosacea could also be the cause of your redness.
Even if your skin feels oily with rosacea, you should still apply a certain kind of moisturizer.
“One does this by applying ceramide-containing moisturizers.”
Dryness
If your skin is still extremely dry after applying moisturizer, it’s time for an update.
Although you should gently (gently!)
“Use Vaseline sparingly to moisturize around eyes and mineral oil sparingly to moisturize your face.”
“Instead of a cream, try a serum or hydrating gel that contains hyaluronic acid.”
“The label should say oil-free or non-comedogenic to be sure.”
You should be using water-based rather than oil-based moisturizers for oily skin as well.
Bumps
If you’re seeing little clusters of white bumps on your face, they’re not acne.
Don’t make a run at “pop” milia yourself.
Using body lotion on your face is never a good idea.
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