Exfoliation For Good Skin Care

Larry Jaeger is a respected dermatologist and founder of Advanced Dermatology Associates in New York City. Dr. Larry Jaeger discusses healthy ways to exfoliate skin for a healthy complexion. Exfoliation For Good Skin Care.

What is Exfoliation – Skin Care

Exfoliation is the cosmetic practice of removing dead skin cells from the epidermis, the top layer of the skin. Your skin can shed 30,000 to 40,000 dead cells per minute naturally; however, many people need exfoliation products to help reduce acne and get smooth skin.

Types of Exfoliation For Good Skin Care

Exfoliation practices differ for the body and the face.

Body Exfoliation Tips:

Buy a natural bristled brush. If you want to exfoliate outside of the shower, you can use circular motions with a long-handled, natural bristled brush.
- This brush is available in the cosmetics section of most box stores, like Target and Walmart, as well as in natural food stores.
- Start with your legs and move slowly up your body. Always brush in a circular motion in a small area before moving onto the next area. Work up toward your chest, then brush your back and arms.
Buy a loofah or exfoliating glove from a drugstore. These products are made with natural sponge and help to exfoliate the skin in the shower.
- These products are not suggested for use on the face.
Buy an exfoliation scrub that contains beads, pits, sugar, salt or another natural exfoliating substance. It should say “body scrub” or “cleansing scrub.”
Allow the shower to run over your skin for a few minutes, if you are using an exfoliating scrub or a loofah. Choose warm, not hot, water. Water that is too hot will dry the skin.
Rub the loofah or the scrub over your moist skin in a circular motion. Rinse well. Perform this exfoliation process every 3 to 7 days, depending upon your skin’s sensitivity.

Larry Jaeger provides tips for facial exfoliation.

Facial Exfoliation for Sensitive Skin:

Find a gentle, every-day cleanser that does not irritate your skin. Sensitive skin does not respond well to scrubs or acidic cleansers.
People with sensitive skin should try the product on 1 small area of the face and use it only if it does not produce irritation.
Wet your skin with warm water.
Place a soft terry cloth washcloth under a warm tap. Squeeze the washcloth and place it on your face for 1 to 2 minutes. Warm water will open the pores, making it easier to exfoliate.
Squeeze a small amount of cleanser on the surface of the washcloth. Rub the soap on the middle portion of the cloth. Depending upon the cleanser, this may or may not produce a lather.
Rub the washcloth on your face in circular motions. Start at the nose, move to the forehead and continue around the rest of your face.
Use a gentle touch. Exfoliation does not require hard scrubbing.

Dr. Larry Jaeger of New York is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions and is board certified in dermatology and dermatological surgery. He helps patients achieve optimum skin all year long – Exfoliation for good skin care.

Skin Care Liquid Cleansers

Skin Care – Liquid Cleansers

Larry Jaeger treats patients with all forms of skin disorders and skin diseases at Advanced Dermatology Associates in New York: Skin Care Liquid Cleansers.

Liquid cleansers in skin care…

Liquid cleansers were first introduced in the 1990’s, revolutionizing the skin-care marketplace by offering a less damaging alternative to bar soaps. The production of liquid soaps is a more straightforward process compared to bar soap production. This makes it possible to use milder surfactants and better moisturizers in liquid cleansers. According to Larry Jaeger, The three types of liquid cleansers have different properties, but overall, the emollient-rich cleansers are the best for normal skin.

Why? Skin Care Liquid Cleansers

Larry Jaeger discusses skin care with liquid cleansers.

Humectant-Rich Body Cleansers

Most body washes fall into this category and contain glycerin as the humectant. Unfortunately, the humectant-rich body cleansers are not as beneficial clinically. Because this type of cleanser contains water-soluble ingredients, most of the moisturizing ingredients get washed away in the rinse. They don’t leave enough moisturizer on the skin to moisturize it. Even though the name of the product contains “moisturizing”, the only way to tell if you have a humectant-rich body cleanser is to look at the ingredients. These cleansers typically contain (in order):

Sodium Lauryl (or Laureth) Sulfate – a harsher surfactant
Glycerin – the main humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine – another humectant

Emollient-Rich Body Cleansers
These body washes often contain the emollients sunflower oil or soybean oil. Emollient-rich body cleansers are better for the skin than humectant-rich cleansers because they are milder and more moisturizing.

These cleansers typically contain (in order):

Water
Glycine Soja (soybean oil) and/or Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed oil – emollients
Petroleum – an occlusive
Ammonium Lauryl (or Laureth) Sulfate – a milder surfactant
- The surfactant used in these washes is milder than the surfactant used in other washes, causing less damage to the skin. Also, because the emollient is not water soluble, it stays on the skin and moisturizes it.
- The two companies that make emollient-rich body cleansers are Dove® and Olay®. You can always tell if you have an emollient-rich body cleanser by looking at the ingredients.

Low-Foaming Body Cleansers
This category of liquid cleansers is often used on the face, but there are low-foaming body washes. Low-foaming cleansers have little to no surfactant to damage the skin, but they don’t contain any ingredients to replace moisture in the skin. The main low-foaming body cleanser is made by Cetaphil®. If you look at the ingredients, there are no humectants or emollients, and the surfactant (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) is farther down the ingredient list meaning it is present in smaller quantities.

Dr. Larry Jaeger is the medical director of Advanced Dermatology of New York, and specializes in the area of Medical, Cosmetic and Surgical Dermatology. Skin Care Liquid Cleansers

Popping Pimples – Problems

Larry Jaeger is a respected Medical, Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatologist in New York City. As the founder and owner of Advanced Dermatology Associates in New York, Larry Jaeger has provided acne treatments for thousands of patients. Popping Pimples Problems.

Popping Pimples = Problems Skin Scarring

Larry Jaeger suggests that popping pimples “to try” and minimize their appearance may seem like a good idea at the time, but it will likely do the opposite. The pimple contains sebum and bacteria beneath the surface of the skin, so when it’s squeezed, it can irritate the skin and increase the risk of infection. Excess sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria are inadvertently forced deeper into the follicle, under the surface of the skin, which can cause the wall to rupture and cause infection. While you may get some satisfaction seeing a white head pop out, there is far more that didn’t make it out and gets trapped beneath the surface.

On the other hand, if you can resist the urge to pop a pimple, after about a week, the white contents will settle down into the skin or spontaneously pop when it’s ready. However, larger pimples, such as cysts, may require the help of a dermatologist in order to remove the contents of the pimple safely. This may involve an injection that decreases inflammation within a day or so, and reduces the risk of infection and scarring.

Acne Treatments & Prevention

According to Dr. Larry Jaeger, acne responds to different types of treatments, depending upon the person’s acne type and possible causes. Each person needs a specialized treatment in order to avoid developing hard-to-treat acne scars down the road. Popping Pimples Problems.

Larry Jaeger comments that if irritated and popped, the pimple may leave permanent scars behind on the skin long after they naturally clear away, which could require cosmetic laser surgery to get rid of.

Popping Pimples Alternative Methods

Washing your face more, letting acne run its course, and tanning to mask the appearance of pimples may worsen the condition in the end.
The key to clear complexion may come down to visiting a dermatologist for a tailored solution for your skin type and age.

Dr. Larry Jaeger of New York is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions and is board certified in dermatology and dermatological surgery.

Makeup Causes Pimples

“Makeup Causes Pimples”

Larry Jaeger and his team of distinguished physicians at Advanced Dermatology Associates discuss the main reasons for acne outbreak and other skin care problems associated with makeup causes pimples.

Six Makeup Tips Preventing Pimples:

Never sleep in your makeup. Makeup causes pimples!!!
Every night before bed, make it a point to thoroughly but gently remove all traces of makeup from your face and neck. This minimizes the chance that the makeup will clog the pores, and also removes dirt and excess oil that built up on your skin throughout the day.
No need to scrub at the skin. All you really need is a gentle cleanser and your hands or a soft washcloth.
After cleansing, don’t forget to apply those acne treatment medications if you have them.
Choose makeup labeled noncomedogenic: Noncomedogenic makeup does not contain ingredients known to clog the pores. And reducing the amount of pore blockages is a good place to start when treating acne. If you have very mild comedonal acne, sometimes your breakouts will improve just by changing to noncomedogenic makeup.
Clean your applicators frequently: Half of the fight against blemishes is reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria on your skin — and makeup brushes and applicators are bacteria magnets.
Wash all makeup brushes with antimicrobial soap at least once each week. For a quick, mid-week sanitizing, thoroughly spray your brushes with with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and wipe excess alcohol and makeup off with a clean paper towel.

Bonus Tip: Disposable makeup applicators are a great alternative, especially if you’re super busy and find it hard to find time to clean your brushes.

Preventing Pimple Outbreaks

To prevent your makeup from causing pimples…

Dr. Larry Jaeger also recommends the following makeup/cosmetics:

Choose powder-based makeup instead of liquids.
- Although liquid makeup gives better coverage, many have an oil base. This is definitely not something you want to put on your acne prone skin.
Instead, consider a powder-based makeup. They feel lighter on the skin, and they have the added benefit of helping to absorb excess oil.
- If you really love liquid makeup, that’s OK. Just make sure it’s a good fit for blemish-prone skin. It should be oil-free and noncomedogenic.
Try switching brands.
- If your acne seems to worsen after wearing makeup for several days in a row, you may want to try a different brand. Certain makeup formulations, even those labeled noncomedogenic, can cause breakouts in sensitive individuals.If this seems to be the case for you, try another brand. Your skin might tolerate one better than another.
Go bare whenever possible.
- Leave your face makeup-less at least a few times a week. Allow your skin time to breathe and heal.
If you don’t feel comfortable going makeup-free all day, cleanse your face as soon as you get home.

Makeup Causes Pimples

Do I Really Need Sunscreen?

Larry Jaeger, Medical Director at Advanced Dermatology Associates treats patients with all forms of sun related skin disorders. As the founder of a successful Dermatology practice in New York, Dr. Jaeger has over twenty-five years experience. He is board certified in dermatology and dermatological surgery: Do I Really Need Sunscreen?

(Why) Do I Need Sunscreen?

You’re afraid sunscreen will make your already temperamental skin break out even more. Besides, who wants a thick, smelly cream smeared across their face everyday?

According to Larry Jaeger, you really do need to use sun protection — there really is no wiggle room on this rule. Skin cancer, premature aging, and hyperpigmentation, are all caused by the sun. When you factor in use of photo-sensitizing from acne medications, sunscreen becomes even more of a necessity.

Daily Sunscreen Protects Skin

Larry Jaeger recommends wearing sunscreen every day, even if you have oily skin. Wearing sunscreen every day is probably the single most important thing you can do to keep your skin healthy. If you are using medications that cause sun sensitivity, it is a must!

Best recommended sunscreens:

Forget about thick, smelly creams.
You can choose an oil-free option that is light and easily absorbed by the skin.
Make sure it is labeled noncomedogenic too.
You may even want to choose a moisturizer that contains sunscreen, for a time-saving one-step application.
Choose a product with at least SPF 15. Remember, the higher the SPF, the more protection it affords. Also, make sure it protects from both UVA and UVB rays. Regular sunscreen use will not only protect you against sunburn but also hyperpigmentation, skin cancer and premature aging. The sun is the skin’s No. 1 enemy.

Larry Jaeger contends that as long as you’re choosing an oil-free, noncomedogenic sunscreen, you won’t have to worry about breakouts. Try a few products to find one the one that really suits you. If you need help, ask your dermatologist for their recommendations, and remember to wear your sunscreen daily.

Dr. Larry Jaeger is the medical director of Advanced Dermatology of New York and specializes in the area of Medical, Cosmetic and Surgical Dermatology. Do I Really Need Sunscreen?