![]() ![]() What the dermatologist says: “Most people have combination skin, so usually the key to optimal results is treating different parts of the face differently,” says Day. I asked if the products would be too oily on my nose or too drying on the rest of my face, but she didn’t really have much of an answer.” She told me to apply everything everywhere, and to use one serum in the morning and the other at night. What the saleswoman told her: “The woman at the Estée Lauder counter at Bloomingdale’s in New York City recommended products for normal/combination skin: foaming cleanser, SPF 15 moisturizer, pore-minimizing serum, and hyaluronic acid serum to help with my wrinkles and dryness. My big question: Do I need different products on my nose than everywhere else?” To ward off wrinkles, I alternate different antioxidants, and I use night creams during the day because they’re much richer. I wash with a cream cleanser once a day (any more often and I get flaky), and I exfoliate with a salicylic acid scrub two to three days a week, rubbing extra hard on my nose. “My forehead and cheeks are dry, but my nose gets oily. Jillian Mackenzie, 36, deputy editor, Allure But Elizabeth should definitely skip the alcohol-based toner - it would be too drying.” I’d suggest Olay Definity night cream, which contains niacinamide to help reduce redness, along with glucosamine for her hyperpigmentation. Her biggest issue is that she really needs to start moisturizing at night. And I’d prefer she switch to a more hydrating cleanser like the Chanel one or CeraVe. I like La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX SPF 15 moisturizer because it has both UVA and UVB protection. “It’s good that she’s already using a heavy-duty moisturizer, but she needs to add a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 to her everyday routine. What the dermatologist says: “Elizabeth identified her skin type accurately - she has a dry, sensitive complexion with some scattered brown spots,” says New York City dermatologist Heidi Waldorf. She also suggested a toner, a serum, a day cream, a night cream, and an eye cream from Chanel’s anti-aging Rectifiance Intense line, which she said is appropriate for sensitive skin.” She said that my current cleanser is actually harsh, which surprised me, and instead recommended Chanel’s cleansing milk, which she said is less drying because it can be used without water. What the saleswoman told her: “I explained to the woman at the Chanel counter at Macy’s in New York City that I was curious about anti-aging treatments. I think I may need to start an anti-aging regimen, and I’m wondering whether my sensitivity and dryness could mean bigger problems as my skin ages.” I use a mild or a sensitive-skin cleanser every morning (if I wash too often, my face dries out) and a rich moisturizer, and I occasionally do a vitamin C peel when my skin looks dull. “I’m fairskinned, so I worry about sun damage. Her self-diagnosis: Dry and sensitive, with occasional redness. Here, a look at the good, the bad, and the likely-to-result-in-ugly.Įlizabeth Angell, 34, senior editor, Allure To find out just how far off base we can get - and how much better our skin could be - Allure sent six women on an undercover shopping mission, then asked top dermatologists to review the recommendations. In fact, 26 percent of women in a recent Olay survey admitted that they’ve broken out in a rash from a product that didn’t suit their skin type. “These variables can make the skin appear more dry or oily or sensitive than it really is - and using the wrong product can just make a problem worse.” “There are all sorts of factors that can confuse the issue: climate, your time of the month, products you’re using,” says New York City dermatologist Doris Day. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |