Q:

Now that it’s winter, should I do anything differently with my skincare?

A:

In many parts of the country, winter means frigid temperatures and severely dry skin. Since we’re blessed with mild winters here in Tucson, winter may mean something completely different for our skin. The cooler weather here is a great opportunity to use some of the more powerful skin care products, such as retinoids and bleaches, that cause sun sensitivity in the summer. Likewise, this is the ideal time to have laser treatments such as IPL to fade discolorations and even out the skin tone on our face, neck, chest, and arms.

Even though we’ve escaped the blazing summer temps, remember to wear your sunscreen all year round! If you’d like to talk about how to optimize your skin this winter, we’d love to meet with you.