Skincare Essentials

I have a pimple... now what?
By Dulcy Published: January 18, 2012

The other day I touched on the causes of adult acne, and ‘fessed up to getting an occasional blemish or two. Well apparently, this week is one of those occasions. I have two pimples to the left of my lips and another in the middle of my chin. Ugh.

Let’s talk treatment.

Dr. Schultz explains acne treatment in three short steps on DermTV.

In short, to combat acne, you should use three types of products twice a day: a cleanser, a toner and a product with an active ingredient.

1. Start with a cleanser in the morning. Using one that caters specifically to your skin type, put a small amount in your palm and massage it into your face for 5-10 seconds before rinsing and patting your skin dry.

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Acne, Cleanse, Exfoliate, Skin Care Treatments, Skincare Essentials
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Do you have four minutes?
By Dulcy Published: January 09, 2012

The other week I talked about my New Years’ Resolution: to get back into my well-oiled 2011 skincare routine, which had experienced a bit of disruption during the holidays.

What does Dr. Schultz suggest? Spend four minutes a day on improving your skin. Just four minutes. He promises that dedicating this teeny weeny bit of time to your skin everyday and using the skincare essentials (exfoliants, antioxidants and sunscreen) we’ve been blogging about, you’ll achieve brighter, more beautiful and healthy skin.

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Back to Good Skincare
By Dulcy Published: January 04, 2012

Tuesday was a reality check. It was back to New York and back to work, after spending a little more than a week off, some great time with family and - of course - eating some delicious food.

As much as I didn't want to get out of bed yesterday morning, the one thing I wasn't bothered to get back to was my skincare routine.

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Cleanse, Exfoliate, Skincare Essentials
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Skincare Essentials Recap
By Dulcy Published: December 02, 2011

I'm on a recap trend. Having just summarized the myriad skincare topics we covered in November (from pore minimizing to sensitive skin), I thought it might be a good idea to review the three skincare essentials.

Sunscreen

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Exfoliate, Protect, Skin Care Tips, Skincare Essentials, Skincare Products
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Essential Skincare for your 30's
By Dulcy Published: November 21, 2011

We’ve covered skincare in your teens, and in your twenties, so why not touch on skincare tips for those of us in our thirties?

Regardless of your age, you should be using the skincare essentials: exfoliating products, antioxidants, and sunscreen. However, as we age our main skincare concerns change. The issue that was most important in your teens and twenties, the treatment and prevention of acne, has evolved into the ongoing prevention of premature photo-aging and treatment of emerging lines and wrinkles.

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Exfoliate, Prevention, Protect, Skin Care Tips, Skin Care Treatments, Skincare Essentials
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Skincare for Teens
By Dulcy Published: October 31, 2011

We’ve talked skincare for 20-year-olds, so let’s skip back a decade to the teen years (ah, the memories).

These years are tough... and that goes for your skin as well. Without getting too technical, your hormones are changing, which means excess oil production for your skin. Not only does your skin look shiny, this oh-so-lovely over abundance of oil causes acne breakouts.

So, if you're a teen looking to shape up your skincare regimen, give this routine a try:

Morning

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Cleanse, Skin Care Tips, Skin Care Treatments, Skincare Essentials
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Ingrown hairs getting under your skin?
By Dulcy Published: October 26, 2011

There's no doubt about it; ingrown hairs are completely and utterly undesired. They’re annoying, uncomfortable, and hmm, just plain unsightly.

So how do we treat, and better yet prevent, these “ingrowns” from taking root?

Treatment

Ingrowns can be random, occurring once a year or once in a lifetime (lucky you), but they are most often a result of some method of hair removal, such as shaving, plucking, threading or waxing. The fastest and most efficient way to treat these little buggers involves using a sterile needle to pop open the ingrown and force it out like you would a blackhead.

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Skin Care Tips, Skin Care Treatments, Skincare Essentials
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Who Has Time for Skincare?
By Dulcy Published: October 19, 2011

We are all short on time these days. No one wants to hear that their flight is delayed 2 hours, it’ll be an extra 10 minutes for that hamburger the kitchen forgot to make, and 5 minutes seems like an eon of time to spend on your skin.

But say you have an upcoming event (I can name a few on my calendar) in a few weeks, and you want to make sure you’re looking your best. Why not start with your skin? And start now?

First, define.

Define your skin - is it dry, oily, combination, or normal? Choosing products that are right for your skin type is the first step in creating a regimen that is perfectly suited for your pores.

Adopt a daily routine.

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Cleanse, Exfoliate, Moisturize, Protect, Skin Care Tips, Skincare Essentials, Skincare Products, Sunscreen
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See Spots Run...
By Dulcy Published: October 17, 2011

Another one of my travel skincare woes just happened to be a few lovely pimples that sprung up on my chin the day after I got home.

While they have healed, I still have two brown spots left to remember them by... and, for some reason, these spots always seem to last infinitely longer than the pimples themselves.

So, what to do? Number one - don’t pick them - however irresistible the urge. And don't pick your pimples. Picking is the habit that causes the dark spots. Let's get rid of these spots the expert way.

The formula: 3 parts product, 1 part patience

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Skin Care Tips, Skin Care Treatments, Skincare Essentials, Skincare Products, Travel
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Oh, those dark circles...
By Dulcy Published: October 14, 2011

Earlier this week I was in Las Vegas attending a conference. Since I arrived Sunday afternoon I had the opportunity to get plenty of rest before the conference began on Monday morning.

I also had my skincare essentials for the road: a cleanser, exfoliant, and a moisturizer with sunscreen.

Excess Baggage

On the way home I wasn’t so lucky. I opted for the red eye back to New York, so I would arrive in the early morning and avoid losing another day to travel but, boy, did my skin suffer. I’m speaking specifically to the “baggage” under my eyes.

Lucky Number Seven

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Skin Care Tips, Skincare Essentials, Travel
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