Are Eye Creams Really Necessary?
I’m a Derm Nurse Practitioner & here are my honest thoughts. The skin around the eye area is very delicate
July 10, 2024
Hi! I’m glad you’re here. I’m Elizabeth, a board-certified nurse practitioner working in dermatology.
I’m a Derm Nurse Practitioner & here are my honest thoughts. The skin around the eye area is very delicate
Today we’re breaking down which at-home skincare devices may actually be worth your money and which are not. As a
Let’s talk skincare basics during pregnancy – there’s A LOT of information out there and it can be confusing and
Get BETTER Sleep / these tips have completely transformed my sleep health. They are simple, not expensive, but may take some effort to fully implement into your lifestyle.
▪️read 30 minutes before bed (instead of TV or phone use), I use a Kindle on the darkest setting
▪️In the hour or so before bed, limit bright lights, exposure to blue light, and keep lights on the lowest setting. Consider glasses that block blue light or try red light in the bedroom (we have a @hatch)
▪️keep your wake & bed times consistent throughout the week, including the weekend. For me this looks like, asleep around 9:30 pm and awake between 5-6 am
▪️eat dinner early & avoid later light snacking or eating. I don’t really eat past 6 pm
▪️you sleep better in cooler temperatures, we keep it around 68 degrees!
▪️avoid caffeine later in the day, I try not to have any caffeine in the afternoon
▪️when I say supportive partner, I mean a partner on the same schedule as you. This isn’t always in your control, but it makes it so much easier when you are on a similar sleep schedule
▪️if you need supplementation, magnesium is shown to improve sleep. I have the @perelelhealth magnesium powder, & take occasionally as needed
▪️research suggests a warm shower in the evening can help lower your body’s core temperature & signal it’s time for sleep. I always do an evening shower followed by my skincare routine
▪️get as much sunlight into your eyes throughout the day - especially within the first hour of waking & the afternoon
▪️alcohol reallly disrupts your sleep. Better to avoid altogether, but if you are going to have a drink or two, avoid in the evening close to your bedtime
▪️avoid social media & being on your phone right before bed. Put your phone on a schedule to go on DND automatically every night
Save for future reference 🫶🏼 How do you prioritize your sleep?
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How to SIMPLIFY Your Skincare Routine ➡️ let’s get back to the basics
🔺Choose a gentle cleanser to use 1-2x a day. For more normal to oily skin, I tend to recommend a foaming or gel formula & for more normal to dry skin, I lean towards a milky or creamy formula.
>>> I do think many would benefit from a double cleanse in the evening. To incorporate, just add a cleansing balm or oil to your PM routine PRIOR to going in with your gentle cleanser.
🔺Everyone should moisturize their skin 1-2x a day. In the mornings, some people find their sunscreen to be hydrating enough & not need an additional moisturizer. But if you feel dry in the AM, add a thin layer of moisturizer BEFORE your sunscreen.
>>> Moisturizers can vary in terms of consistency, from gel to lotion to cream to a thicker balm. If you have more oily skin, you likely will prefer a lighter weight gel consistency vs. dry skin may prefer a thicker cream based consistency.
🔺 I recommend getting into the habit of putting on sunscreen every morning to any exposed areas (face, hands, neck, etc.).
>>> I like having both a tinted & non-tinted option on hand. For days when I apply a tinted sunscreen on my face, I use a non-tinted option on my neck, chest, & hands.
🔺If you’re looking to add an active, MOST people would benefit from a topical retinol or retinoid since it has so many benefits (reminder - not safe if pregnant!). There are many other “actives” you can consider too, but overall there’s a reason there is so much hype behind using topical vitamin A - it WORKS & has been proven time and time again.
>>> Always start on the lower end & introduce slowly (every 3rd night or so). I recommend applying a pea-sized amount to the face after the skin has dried after cleansing, massage, allow to dry, followed by a moisturizer.
Hope this helps to simplify things a bit 🫶🏼 Remember your regimen doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective.
Be sure to save for future reference & follow @elizabethrusseau.np for more tips like this 😘
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“Waterless” skincare isn’t really a thing… and since when did water become something to be afraid of in an ingredient list?? 🙄 The addition of water to skincare products is actually really important to the formulation of a product and the ability for that product to spread on your skin.
Beaware of anyone that is telling you everything you’ve been doing is wrong & this is the only product that is going to fix your skin 🚩🚩🚩
Instead, I recommend sticking with evidence-based products and a simple routine that WORKS. Skincare doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. Follow me @elizabethrusseau.np for more simple skincare tips to achieve your healthiest skin yet 😘
Have you heard of these products 🙈🙈
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things I DON’T do or use as a Dermatology NP ➡️
🔺 perfume gives me a headache & added fragrance in skincare is never good for my sensitive skin. Plus there’s some evidence that added fragrance may cause health issues internally, so this is an easy one to avoid
🔺 eyelash serums can be irritating & have potential side effects, so not worth it for me
🔺 moist wounds heal better than dry wounds!
🔺avoid manicures that cut away or remove the cuticle, our cuticles play an important role to protect our nails from infection
🔺 I find sheet masks wasteful & annoying to wear
🔺 flavored chapsticks can actually exacerbate irritation & dryness. Instead I recommend a petrolatum based ointment like Aquaphor or Cerave Healing Ointment
🔺Hot water can worsen rosacea & redness, instead I recommend sticking with lukewarm to cool water
🔺feminine washes are not necessary & can cause other issues down there..
🔺powdered sunscreen is unreliable & should not be used as your primary sunscreen/protective measure
🔺 at-home skin tag removal products can cause bleeding, infection, & even scarring. These are easy & safe to remove in clinic, so I would avoid the at-home options in these cases
Any of these surprise you?!
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BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs SALICYLIC ACID ➡️ If you have acne, you may be familiar with these two popular topical treatments, but you may not realize that they actually work differently & one may work better than the other depending on what type of acne you have.
➡️Benzoyl peroxide - Works within the pore to kill the bacteria that causes acne (P. acnes). It comes in cleansers, masks, or leave on products from 2.5-10% OTC
➡️ Salicylic acid - Works within the pore to loosen and unclog sebum, oil, and bacteria. These products come in cleansers, masks, solutions, pads, sprays, or leave on products from 0.25-2%.
🔺If you have more red inflammatory breakouts (papules, pustules): Use a product with benzoyl peroxide
🔻if you have more comedonal acne (texture, blackheads, or whiteheads): Stick to a product with salicyclic acid
🔻If you have BOTH: I typically recommend a benzoyl peroxide cleanser in the AM, followed by a retinoid like adapalene 0.1 gel 3 nights a week as tolerated. You should not use two ingredients in the same routine.
TIPS for STARTING:
1️⃣ Start slowly & only introduce one new product at a time
2️⃣ Be careful with benzoyl peroxide as it can bleach clothing/bedding/towels
3️⃣If you have more sensitive skin, I recommend these products in a cleanser form
4️⃣ If you are pregnant, avoid adapalene/differin gel.
5️⃣ Stop these products prior to any waxing, laser, or facial services
If you are looking for specific acne products, comment ACNE & I will DM you a link with some of my recommended products.
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