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SKIN CARE TIPS TO REVIVE
DULL WINTER SKIN
By: Rebecca Lu, MD, FAAD
Mohs and Dermatologic Surgeon
Now that spring is finally around
the corner, it’s time to revive that
dull winter skin. Harsh winter
weather, freezing winds, and low
humidity wreak havoc on the skin.
Check out these skincare tips to
brighten and rejuvenate your skin
in time for spring!
1. Exfoliate -
Exfoliation is critical
for sloughing off the layer of
dead skin that accumulates on
the skin’s surface, diffusing light
to make your complexion look
dull and tired. Look for a gentle
product that contains micro-
beads, and avoid harsh ingredi-
ents, such as apricot or walnut
shell, that could irritate the skin
even more. Products with glycol-
ic acid are great for daily chemi-
cal exfoliation without harsh
scrubbing.
2. Moisturize -
Now that your
skin is exfoliated and primed, it
can better absorb a moisturizer.
Look for a product that con-
tains a humectant, which will
attract and retain moisture, such
hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or
ceramides. Everyone should
have a morning moisturizer that
has SPF 15 or higher.
3. Vitamin C -
Not the kind you
swallow, but topical vitamin C
serum is a powerful antioxidant
that helps to brighten and firm
the skin, reducing the appear-
ance of fine lines, redness, and
brown spots. It also boosts the
skin’s own defense system to
protect against UV damage and
helps your sunscreen work better.
4. Chemical Peels -
For effective
and intensive rejuvenation,
chemical peels are often the
best solution. They work by
causing the top layer of the skin
to slough and flake off, reveal-
ing brighter, clearer, more radi-
ant skin. There are various types
of chemical peels, but they are
not appropriate for all skin
types. Please see your dermatol-
ogist or skin care specialist to
see which chemical peel is best
for you.
5. Laser Facial -
The Clear+Bril-
liant
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laser is a cutting-edge
device that resurfaces the skin
to fight the early signs of aging
with minimal downtime, and
improves skin tone, uneven pig-
mentation, and enlarged pores
to visibly illuminate and brighten
your complexion. It is perfect for
working or busy people who
cannot afford to hide for days
after a treatment. Not only is it
good for the skin surface, it also
stimulates your body to make
new collagen (neocollagenesis)
so it has long term benefits as
well.
Dr. Rebecca Lu is a board-certified
dermatologist with an office locat-
ed at 7 Mt Bethel Rd in Warren, NJ.
Dr. Lu specializes in skin cancer, skin
cancer treatments, laser treat-
ments, as well as cosmetic derma-
tology to reverse the signs of aging
and sun damage. The office also
carries a suite of skin care products,
including award-winning Jan Marini
and SkinMedica, to banish winter
weather skin problems. Please visit
our website www.eliteskinmd.com
or call (908) 787-8088 for an
appointment to discuss your skin-
care goals.
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