Skin Care Tips

Hydrated skin is more youthful, plumper, and in general less wrinkly. The easiest way to take years off your face and achieve radiant skin is to get a great night cream to apply after gentle cleansing, so you can keep your skin hydrated. This is true for the body, too, but for the body, you want to do your main moisturizing after you get out of the shower, since the hot water opens up the pores and allows the skin to better absorb the product. Maintaining skin hydration can help prevent acne breakouts and itchy skin.

People always want to know what products to use to help with wrinkles and age spots.  Dr. Janiga tells them that first and foremost, they need a sunscreen to protect them from more damage and help prevent skin cancer.  Broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF >30 should be used on the face, neck, and the “v” of the chest daily, even in the winter, as our wonderful city of Reno is sunny 360 days a year and at over 4000 feet elevation. Even on cloudy days, UV rays can still peek through. Protective clothing like wide-brimmed hats and long sleeves can also help in minimizing sun exposure.

Although retinoids can make you dry, they are known to build collagen, help fine lines, shrink pore size, and even tone and texture. Retinoids are best applied at night as they are sun-sensitive. They can also be effective for acne-prone skin by exfoliating the skin to remove dead skin cells and impurities that may clog the pores. There are many types of retinoids, from mild ones that you can buy over the counter to prescription-strength ones, and those in between. Meet with Dr. Jennifer Janiga, her associates, or one of our staff for a skin care consult to find out if and what type of retinoid is best for you.

These are the little dynamos that “eat up” all the bad stuff we encounter during the day, so you want to apply them in the morning. They take up free radicals, sun damage, and can improve the look of the skin. There are many antioxidants out there, from Vitamin C and E to coffee berry and green tea. The science here is rapidly changing and even includes options for new protections against the cell phone and computer screen lighting, so meet with our providers or staff to see what the best antioxidant is for you and your skin.

Peptides are the best technology right now when it comes to topical therapies for skin. Peptides repair skin damage and are especially beneficial for those with signs of aging. They help build collagen to smooth and tighten the skin as well as improve fine lines, sunspots, and tone. These are the most expensive of the products listed here, but are worth every penny.