Colorado winter can be brutal on our skin.
Dry air, indoor
heat, cold temperatures and frequent hot showers can leaveyour face feeling tight, flaky, irritated or just generally unhappy.
And when that happens, the instinct is often to add another serum, exfoliant or treatment.
But sometimes, the best thing you can do for your skin is
stop adding things.
Here's how I think about it.
WHEN YOUR SKIN NEEDS SUPPORT
If your skin is irritated, unusually sensitive, peeling or burning when you apply products, I want to look at your routine before jumping into corrective treatments.
That may mean simplifying your products, focusing on hydration and supporting your skin barrier.
WHEN YOUR SKIN IS READY FOR MORE
Once your skin is tolerating your routine well, we can talk about concerns like pigmentation, uneven texture, fine lines and collagen loss.
Depending on your goals, that might involve SkinPen microneedling, a chemical peel, PRF, PDGF or SkinVive.
The right approach depends on your skin, your medical history, your goals and the treatment being considered.
ONE OF MY FAVORITE WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR SKIN AT HOME
Let's talk about Babyface Cream, my custom nighttime formula developed with a compounding pharmacist.
I wanted a product that could complement the treatments I offer in the office while supporting a consistent at-home routine. The formula combines several ingredients, including:
Tretinoin 0.01% to support skin renewal and improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture over time.
Estriol, a hormone-related ingredient used in the compounded formula.
Vitamin C for antioxidant support.
Alpha lipoic acid for antioxidant benefits.
Hyaluronic acid to help support skin hydration.
It's designed to be part of a nighttime routine, with results depending on your skin, consistency and tolerance. You don't need ten different products. You need the right products for your skin, used consistently.
And please don't underestimate your at-home routine. Medical-grade skincare can be a valuable part of your overall plan, but you don't need a complicated 10-step routine to take good care of your skin.
Consistency matters more than having an entire shelf of products you barely use.
My approach is simple: get your skin healthy, address the concerns that matter most to you, and build from there.
