Skin Rules Trade Secrets From A Top New York Dermatologist
Skin Rules Trade Secrets From A Top New York Dermatologist
Skin Rules Trade Secrets From A Top New York Dermatologist
by your dermatologist.
www.stmartins.com
Jaliman, Debra.
Skin rules : trade secrets from a top New York dermatologist / Debra
Jaliman. — 1st ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-250-00095-8 (hardcover)
ISBN 978-1-4299-4154-9 (e-book)
1. Skin—Care and hygiene. 2. Beauty, Personal. I. Title.
RL87.J35 2012
646.7'26—dc23
2011041855
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RULE #
ONE
TWO
The Right
Cleanser Is Key
O
ne of the first questions I ask a new patient is
“What do you use to cleanse your face?” The right
cleanser can make a big difference; after all, it’s
something you use twice a day (or should). Far too
often, I fi nd that people are using the wrong cleanser.
For dry, sensitive, or normal skin, buy a cleanser that is
mild and won’t strip the natural oils. Neutrogena Ex-
tra Gentle Clean is one of my favorites since it is
fragrance-free, nondrying, and noncomedogenic (it won’t
clog pores). CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser is another
good choice because it has ceramides and hyaluronic acid,
which prevent skin from drying out. If you prefer a
cleansing bar, Basis Sensitive Skin Bar or Cetaphil will
work. Many of my patients like Cetaphil Gentle Skin
Cleanser. I’m not crazy about its gloppy texture, but it’s
certainly mild enough for sensitive skin. For oily or acne-
prone skin, an exfoliating cleanser will help to remove
dead skin cells and bacteria. Two good options are RoC
Multi Correxion Exfoliating Cleanser and L’Oréal
Paris Go 360 Clean Anti-Breakout Facial Cleanser,
which contain salicylic acid. Although most of the sali-
cylic acid will be washed down the drain, it does help to
remove surface skin and excess oil.
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