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Rachel Bilson and Vera Farmiga flaunt a glowing complexion every time they step onto the red carpet, leading most of us to ponder their get-gorgeous routine. These ladies regularly turn to Dr. Debra Jaliman, board-certified dermatologist and author of the new book Skin Rules to keep their skin in top shape. Here, Dr. Jaliman shares her secrets to achieving celeb-worthy skin (Note: Hundreds of dollars in treatments and creams not needed!).
TIP #1: Remove makeup before going to sleep: “I cannot emphasize this enough: Never go to bed without cleansing your face. If you don’t, the results will be clogged pores and breakouts. If you’re really too exhausted to wash your face with water and cleanser, at least have cleansing pads by your bed and use them to wipe makeup off,” says Dr. Jaliman.
TIP #2: Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate: “Even the best skin in the world will look dull if it is not well exfoliated. You can exfoliate on a daily basis with your cotton washcloth or a disposable cotton pad and a cleanser. If you have normal or oily skin, in addition to your daily exfoliation, once or twice a week use something stronger, like a scrub with fine granules or microspheres,” advises Dr. Jaliman.
TIP #3: The wrong makeup can make acne worse: “People with acne cannot use heavy foundations and oily concealers, period. I’ve had several celebrity clients whose acne did not clear up until I personally spoke to their makeup artists—all that heavy TV makeup was ruining my carefully prescribed skincare regimen. Every major makeup company now makes oil-free and non-comedogenic foundations. People with very oily skin can use mineral foundations, which keep skin matte longer,” advises Dr. Jaliman.
TIP #4: Don’t wait until wrinkles appear to start using anti-aging products: “Collagen production starts decreasing in the late twenties, so that’s when people should start using retinols, antioxidants and collagen boosters, especially around the eyes,” says Jaliman.
TIP #5: Store your makeup and skincare products in the fridge: “The warm, steamy environment of the bathroom makes products deteriorate faster. If you have very expensive creams or have bought several jars of lipsticks that you don’t use every day, keep them in the fridge for best results,” recommends Dr. Jaliman.
Debra Jaliman, M.D. has practiced dermatology in New York City for over twenty-five years, and also teaches dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, where she is an attending physician. Her own best advertisement for her advice, Jaliman has appeared on a variety of local and national television shows, including Good Morning America and Nightline, to discuss her work. She lives in New York City.
Great post on skincare! I absolutely agree with Tip #3 for people who are prone to acne. Acne prone skin types require light formulations and ingredients that are low on the comedogenicity scale (0 of 5, 0 being the lowest).
I keep my skincare products in the fridge as well. It feels really cool and tones the skin as well.
Wonderful tips are given here , love to read this kind of post.
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Very useful tips on skincare..Thank You for sharing these tips through this post…keep them coming..
Thanks for this great tips! Many women should know about this. It’s really important for us to know how to take good care of our skin, especially our face..
Yeah, you’re absolutely right. People with very oily skin should avoid comedogenic stuffs, such as cleansing milk
u gotta try this product !! i have tried it myself and love it.
Getting started with anti-aging products early is important. Some believe it is easier to prevent the wrinkles than to eliminate them. Thanks for the tips.
These are great ideas on how to keep skin looking young and fresh. I like that this gives suggestions on how to avoid getting wrinkles and acne. I especially like the idea of putting makeup in the fridge so that it won’t dry out and deteriorate. I think keeping up with these would probably decrease the need for cosmetic dermatology in the future. Thanks for sharing these tips!
It’s nice to hear some good advice about wrinkles from a well respected professional and celebrity in the field of cosmetics. I would never have gone out of my way to even so much as think about wrinkles until it actually became a problem. However, thanks to you I am reminded that prevention is better than treatment, and that wrinkles are not exempt from this principle.
Wow, Thank you for the post about Debra Jaliman’s advice. These are the really grateful idea to keep skin looking fresh and clear. The greatest part is about acne, really well written and simple to understand.
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I agree that you should remove makeup before going to sleep. I think doing so is much better for your skin. I’m sure there are some people you prefer to reuse the makeup the next day, but they may also find face blemishes as a result.
I have told my wife multiple times to wait until she gets wrinkles to use anti-aging products. However, I guess I was wrong, so I will apologize to her. If a dermatologist recommends using those products around the late twenties, then who am I to argue?
Remove makeup before going to sleep for healthy skin
This is a great article on skin care tips! You make a good point about the importance of removing your makeup before you go to bed, even if it’s just with cleansing wipes. I’ll definitely have to try putting my skincare products in the fridge as well. Thanks for your advice!
Keeping the makeup inside the fridge! Wow, gotta try that one. I thought you can only exfoliate every other day and moisturize everyday. It could hurt your skin right?