This article is based on an expert interview with Margareth Pierre-Louis, MD, conducted by wikiHow Staff Editors. Dr. Margareth Pierre-Louis is a board certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist, Physician Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Twin Cities Dermatology Center and Equation Skin Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Twin Cities Dermatology Center is a comprehensive dermatology clinic treating patients of all ages through clinical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and telemedicine. Equation Skin Care was created to provide the best in evidence-based, natural skin care products. Dr. Pierre-Louis earned a BS in Biology and an MBA from Duke University, an MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed a residency in dermatology at the University of Minnesota, and completed a dermatopathology fellowship at Washington University in St Louis. Dr. Pierre-Louis is board certified in dermatology, cutaneous surgery, and dermatopathology by the American Boards of Dermatology and Pathology.
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As skincare routines get more and more complicated, it can feel like you need an arsenal of products to get clear, healthy skin. With so many serums, exfoliators, and creams on the market, how do you know what the essentials of a good skincare routine for your face are? Do you really need to be following a 10-step skincare regimen every morning and night? In this video, dermatologist Margareth Pierre-Louis breaks down the skincare tips that will have the biggest impact on your face so it's always healthy and glowing.
Number one, yes wash your face every day. Our face can collect dirt, debris, and can even grow yeast if you're not careful. So I would wash my skin daily. And that would also allow it to be hydrated by washing it. By using a water source, like just water on the skin after you wash it with soap, that hydrates. And then if you put on a moisturizer, that then doubly hydrates the skin. Number two wear sunscreen. I believe in this one because if you do not wear sunscreen you start to really see the aging effect on people over time. But not only to protect the skin from aging, but also to give it its best chance of staying healthy and preventing skin cancer risk, wear sunscreen, and overall you're going to have healthier skin. If you never leave the house then you don't have to wear sunscreen. I know some patients ask me about that. And then number three, I would say moisturize the skin. So as I said what helps the skin keep its integrity and shape the best is hydrating it. Washing it hydrates it. Using sunscreen prevents it from sun damage. But actually moisturizing it with something that seals the skin barrier goes a long way. So hydrate your skin with a moisturizer or some other type of trusted agent that will help it stay younger but also be healthier.
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