From maskne to dry patches and breakouts caused by stress, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on our ski
Public Group active 3 years, 2 months agoFrom maskne to dry patches and breakouts caused by stress, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on our skin since it started. But there are simple steps everyone can take to help reverse the damage and prevent any further issues. Speaking to FEMAIL, Dr Ophelia Veraitch, 40, a consultant dermatologist on Harley Street, revealed it’s possible to achieve flawless skin without splurging on big beauty brands and says there are some popular treatments that experienced dermatologists and plastic surgeons know to avoid having themselves…WEAR SPF EVERY DAY, EVEN IN WINTER Dr Ophelia Veraitch, 40, a consultant dermatologist on Harley Street, revealed it’s possible to achieve flawless skin without splurging on big beauty brands ‘If you just do one thing for your skin wear an SPF daily.
Everyday, no matter whether it’s summer or winter because UV radiation even comes through the windows,’ Dr Ophelia said. ‘It’s only recently that I get so many comments about my skin.’I have a basic cleansing routine.
In the mornings and on days when I’m not wearing makeup I just use a gentle cleanser. When wearing water based coverage makeup I use an AHA cleanser such as one with glycolic acid. When wearing heavier oil based makeup I use a BHA cleanser such as one with salicylic acid.’In the morning I will use my Hyperpigmentation Day Serum, which contains tranexamic acid, niacinamide and kojic acid. ‘I am Indian, had two children and never listened to my mum about sun protection when I was younger…
so using this serum helps keep my skin in an even and bright tone. I used to have melasma but this cleared it all up.’Then after I will use a daily SPF. I use a light SPF30 during winter and an SPF50 during the summer months.
I put this on daily without fail, whether it’s summer or winter. I don’t think I have found the perfect sunscreen, so that might be my next project.’Then in the evening after cleansing I use the Dr. Ophelia Acne Night Serum, which helps with oil control and congestion. This serum has tretinoin, clindamycin and azelaic acid.
So it’s great for oil control, congestion, anti-ageing and brightening.’Genetically I have some dark circles under my eyes for which I use the Hyperpigmentation Eye Night Serum which has a low concentration of tretinoin and hydroquinone which is perfect for the under eye area, and actually delivers results.
With this regimen my skin has never been better.’DON’T WEAR A FULL FACE OF MAKE-UP DAILY Dr Ophelia said it’s important to wear SPF everyday because UV radiation can damage skin in any season (file image) Dr Ophelia explained many leading make-up brands are improving the ingredients in their cosmetics, however she isn’t an advocate for wearing full coverage daily.She said: healthtopical.com ‘I always try to encourage patients to just use makeup on the occasions they really need it for work or socially, unless of course they need the coverage to give them skin confidence to be able to go out. <div class="art-ins mol-factbox floatRHS femail" data-version="2" id="mol-5bb1e840-a095-11ec-8603-253521b6ee60" website reveals how to get perfect skin
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