Beauty
DR. WENDY ROBERTS
Dr. Wendy's Tip:
In order to help treat oily skin, consider pore-minimizing products such as morning clay masks that deep
clean and minimize pores (try Neostrata Exuviance
Purifying Clay Masque). You should also use mineral
makeup powders, which help to remove surface sebum
and also deposit color and SPF (Color Science).
DRY SKIN
Problem:
Flakiness, Dullness, Lack of glow.
Dry skin can appear rough, flaky,
and aged. It can even lead to
breakouts because people
often over-moisturize in attempt to regain their skin’s
balance.
Dr. Wendy's Tip:
Instead, only moisturize the face twice daily.
Always hydrate with a splash of water before applying
moisturizer. Do not use scrubs or exfoliators because
this will only dry you out more and may actually damage the skin versus improve it. The spectrum of heavy
moisturizers, from Cerave to La Mer, work well when
consistently applied.
Dr. Wendy
Roberts Dishes
on Skin Disorders
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s a board-certified Dermatologist and a
board-certified Dermatopathologist, Dr.
Wendy E. Roberts specializes in Cosmetic
Dermatology, Ethnic Skin of Color, Geriatric Dermatology and Generational Dermatology. Dr.
Roberts is frequently quoted in the national media including New Beauty, Self, Allure, Essence, Prevention,
Readers Digest, O - The Oprah Magazine, CNN radio,
XM radio, CBS, NBC television, and the Los Angeles
Times. Here are her tips for all skin types.
OILY SKIN
Problem:
Large pores, blinding face shine,
greasy and heavy appearance.
Many people complain of oily
skin, especially in the warmer months when sweat and
sun keep you feeling greasy
instead of glowing. Oily skin
can highlight your pores as well as
any imperfections, and it can also make your
skin appear less toned and even.
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ACNE PRONE SKIN
Problem:
Breakouts, blemishes, acne scars,
distressed skin. Dealing with
breakouts is no fun, but for
many people, zits last long
past puberty. The good
news is that you can do many
things to help cut down on your
amount of breakouts.
Dr. Wendy's Tip:
Rest assured, your acne is most likely not related to
your skin care products, so buying expensive creams
won’t do much good. Instead, see a Dermatologist and
get acne resolved so you don’t waste time and money on ineffective treatments. One of my favorites is
Skin Medica Acne System, which has three synergistic
products that control acne. It works great for my acne
patients!
SKIN OF COLOR
Problem:
Irritated skin, uneven skin tone,
brown marks and hyperpigmentation
Dr. Wendy's Tip:
Just like oily or dry skin,
skin of color has different
characteristics that require specific care. Using harsh or incompatible
products on skin of color can lead to irritation or even
dark spots known as hyperpigmentation.