Skin Care

Why is good skin care so important?

Your skin is the largest organ on your body and performs numerous tasks. Keeping it in good shape is important, and embracing a solid skin care routine helps your skin look and function its best.

Each and every day, areas of your skin are exposed to ultraviolet light as well as all kinds of environmental toxins. Your skin, while incredibly resilient, is also subject to damage from scrapes, cuts, and minor abrasions. 

Great skin care can also reduce the visible signs of aging and slow down the progression of wrinkling, sagging, and changes in your skin’s texture and tone. Virtually everyone wants to appear youthful and well-rested for as long as possible, and skin care is the key to reaching those goals.

How do I know how to build a solid skin care routine?

Once you decide to embrace skin care, creating a skin care routine that is right for you can be challenging. With so many products to choose from, it can feel overwhelming and difficult to know where to begin.

The team at Integrated Dermatology of Reno can help you create a skin care routine that’s designed for your specific skin care needs and goals. There’s never any pressure to choose one product over another, and you won’t be upsold on expensive skin care products you don’t need.

Most people benefit from a skin care routine that includes the following:

• A cleanser designed for your specific skin type
• Sunscreen to protect against ultraviolet rays
• A toner to remove excess oil and debris
• An exfoliating product to remove dead skin
• A moisturizer to keep skin hydrated and smooth

From here, there is a range of other products that can help keep your skin looking and feeling great. Serums, additional moisturizing treatments, masks, and other products are all available and can round out your new skin care routine.

Can skin care products exacerbate my skin condition?

If you have a skin condition like rosacea, psoriasis, or acne, it’s important to choose a skin care routine that won’t make matters worse. Some products will irritate delicate skin or create unwanted changes in the tone or texture of your skin. 

During your personalized visit, your practitioner performs a thorough skin assessment before recommending skin care products. Some of the top quality skin care lines available for purchase at the office include:

• Obagi®
• EltaMD®
• Lira™ Clinical
• SkinCeuticals

When you’re ready to take the first step in creating a customized skin care routine, call or click to book your appointment at Integrated Dermatology of Reno.