Winter Skin WRITTEN BY DR. SOUYOUL
One more change you may need to make in the winter As the seasons change so should is with your retinol. While retinols help regenerate collagen, your skincare clean out and tighten pores, and prevent routine. In the fall acne they also decrease oil production. and winter months Dr. Souyoul recommends decreasing your the humidity level retinol strength if you are feeling too dry outside drops this winter. If your skin is still feeling dry causing the water even with a decreased strength then you in your skin to may want to switch out your retinol for DR. PENNINGTON (left) evaporate faster a growth factor serum. Dr. Pennington’s FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON AND DR. SOUYOUL (right) DERMATOLOGIST leaving your favorite growth factor is SkinMedica’s skin feeling dry TNS Advanced+ Serum. This serum helps and tight. This skin cell renewal and supports collagen is why board certified dermatologist, Dr. Skylar Souyoul, and elastin levels bringing out smoother, more radiant skin. recommends adding or changing the If your skin is still feeling dry and dull then Drs. moisturizer you are using when the weather Pennington and Souyoul recommend you come in for an starts to cool off. Dr. Souyoul’s go-to winter ultra hydrating DiamondGlow facial to clean out your pores, moisturizer is SkinBetter Science Trio remove dead skin Rebalancing Moisturizer. This moisturizer has cells and rejuvenate ceramides, hyaluronic acid and cholesterol in your skin. This is a it to restore your natural skin barrier while personal favorite giving your skin the moisture it is craving in treatment for the cold months. In addition, you may want to both doctors and stop using certain skincare products such as a a true “lunchtime toner, especially if it contains alcohol, because treatment” giving it can strip your skin of it’s natural oils and you instant moisture. Dr. Souyoul Conducting A Skincare Consultation gratification with Another important change to make in your skincare routine would be to avoid no downtime. This is a great treatment to do the week of a big facemasks or other skincare products which holiday party. You immediately walkout with smooth, glowing contain clay. Clay helps to remove impurities skin and your makeup will sit flawlessly. from the skin but can also remove essential oils leaving your skin dry. Dr. Lindsey TO PURCHASE ANY OF THE SKINCARE PRODUCTS Pennington, double board certified facial mentioned in this article please come by Lindsey Pennington, MD Facial Plastics at 6030 Line Ave, Suite 110, Shreveport, LA plastic surgeon, recommends SkinCeuticals 71106 or visit our website www.penningtonfacialplastics.com. Hydrating B5 Mask. This mask is perfect for dry winter skin. It contains high levels If you are unsure what your skincare needs are please call our of hyaluronic acid to provide long lasting office at 318-216-5366 to schedule a complimentary skincare hydration and to improve the texture and look of the skin, consultation. We are open Monday thru Saturday so you can while the vitamin B5 helps repair your skin’s natural barrier. pick up skincare or get a DiamondGlow facial even on Saturdays!
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