Facial Skin Care
Dr. Neal Schultz chats about the importance of facial skin care and what ingredients to look for in facial products.
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Facial Skin Care
Dr. Neal Schultz chats about the importance of facial skin care and what...
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The Martha Stewart Show, May 2010
It's important to choose skin-care products carefully -- not only to protect against dryness and wrinkles, but also to prevent skin cancer. This is especially true for your face, which is more exposed to the elements than any other part of your body.
Dr. Neal Schultz, a dermatologist in New York City, recommends four protective elements as part of your skin-care regimen: sunscreen, antioxidants, exfoliants, and collagen stimulators. He explains how to choose each of these products.
Sunscreen
The risks of UV rays are well-known, but many people still don't make a habit of wearing sunscreen. Dr. Schultz suggests applying sunscreen every morning after cleansing and before moisturizing your face. Most people should look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 30 and UVA or broad spectrum protection.
Topical Antioxidants
Antioxidants protect skin against the damaging UV rays that get past sunscreen. They also repair skin that has already been damaged. Dr. Schultz recommends Vitamin C-based topical antioxidants.
Exfoliants
Exfoliants make skin smoother and restore luster to dull skin. They make enlarged pores appear smaller, help prevent breakouts, and fade any brown spots. It's best to use a gentle, chemical-based exfoliant with glycolic or salicylic acid.
Collagen Stimulator
Collagen stimulators, also called collagen builders, help reduce lines and wrinkles, and they restore lost volume to make skin firmer. You can purchase moisturizers with collagen stimulators. Important ingredients to look for include peptides or beech tree extract.
When to Use It
Morning
1. Cleanser and toner
2. Sunscreen
3. Collagen stimulator and/or moisturizer
Evening
1. Cleanser and toner
2. Exfoliant
3. Topical antioxidant
4. Collagen stimulator and/or moisturizer
Neal Schultz made excellent suggestions in this segment, but I'm disappointed that the above article doesn't supply enough detail.
Was interesting that he said what we eat doesn't affect our skin?
I absolutely LOVED this segment, and goes right along the lines of the new blog post I was writing for pmispa.wordpress.com. Even though it was probably prompted by an advertiser, the information in it is correct and all women need to be educated about the benefits of antioxidants and exfoliation. Thanks for a great segment!
Christine Grudecki - PMICreations Mobile Spa and Gifts
you had products that were recommended, can you list them for me
As a former magazine editor, I do understand the tempting economics of advertorials. Martha always seems a little embarrassed and awkward about it, but for the most part I think she pulls it off with minimal cheesiness. But today's skincare segment was just over the top. Martha was less obtuse about the plug, which made it seem like she was trying to sell the content as genuine vs. advertorial. This is the kind of stuff that makes me think twice about being such a devoted viewer of the show.