What's the best way to get healthy skin?

I know there are so many ways that can cause skin problems and premature aging. What are the most important things to avoid? What are the best ways to promote healthy skin so I can look my best as I enter my next decade of life?

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10 answers to “What's the best way to get healthy skin?”

A: I recommend a variety of nutritional supplements in...

Dr. Nicholas Perricone

I recommend a variety of nutritional supplements in addition to the complete spectrum of vitamins and minerals recommended by nutrition experts worldwide, (B-complex, Vitamin E, Calcium-magnesium, etc.). My research has shown that nutrients that possess antioxidant properties act as natural anti-inflammatories... more

A: Sun protection is a must all year round -- many...

Gregory A. Wiener, MD

Sun protection is a must all year round – many daily moisturizers accessible now include SPF so it is easy to find. Healthy skin also results from maintaining a healthy diet rich in fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) and low in fat. Keeping the body in shape, healthy, and glowing can also come from... more

A: I wish people would protect themselves from the sun and...

Coyle Connolly, DO

I wish people would protect themselves from the sun and all that that means. It's kind of been overhyped and over blown to a large degree, but it's still important. Just walking around whether I'm in the mountains or by the sea or at the park, you see that people aren't taking the right steps that they need to... more

A: Stop over-exfoliating. With so many products on the...

Rodger Wade Pielet, MD

Stop over-exfoliating. With so many products on the market that have exfoliating properties like chemicals or naturally occurring assets in everything from cleansers to moisturizers, we are overdoing a good thing. We need a good skin care system including not more than three or four products daily. Keep it... more

A: Use good products that have been recommended to your by...

Henri P. Gaboriau, MD

Use good products that have been recommended to your by a trusted aesthetician or certified medical practitioner. Good skin care products should be loaded with vitamins—Vitamin E, A and C. You should use a good facial wash and a toner to restore the ph balance. Always use a good moisturizer.... more

A: Healthy lifestyle, healthy diet, and the use of the...

David Alessi, MD

Healthy lifestyle, healthy diet, and the use of the right creams. Every person's skin type is unique. To maximize results, an important discussion I have with all of my patients is the creation of an anti-aging plan tailored specifically to your individual skin type. We formed a skincare line to focus on the... more

A: An ounce of prevention The first thing you should do is...

Steven J. Pearlman, MD

An ounce of prevention The first thing you should do is practice preventative care for your face. You can go to a gym and work out muscles, but the only thing you can do for your face is be healthy. Good nutrition Use of daily sunblock (spf 15 daily and spf 30 when exposed to the sun) Drink plenty of... more

A: There are new anti-aging LED treatments and lasers that...

David Goldberg, MD

There are new anti-aging LED treatments and lasers that build collagen and these are just a few of the new ways to transform dull skin into healthy, beautiful skin. Best of all, many of these procedures can be performed during lunch (they are nicknamed “Lunchtime Lasers”) and leave no visible... more

A: Sun avoidance, sunscreen, no smoking, peels and lasers

Jennifer Walden, MD

Sun avoidance or using sunscreen with SPF >15 when outside Avoid smoking If you are considering more invasive methods, then chemical peels, resurfacing lasers, and injectable soft tissue fillers may be considered. You should learn more about these by consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon or... more

A: Sunblock and a consistent skin care regimen The most...

Allison Pontius, MD

Sunblock and a consistent skin care regimen The most important thing for everyone to do is first to use sunblock every single day (rain or shine!) and secondly to consistently use an effective skin care regimen. Sunblock is the best way to prevent aging, plus it is inexpensive and takes about 30 seconds to... more

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