Winter Skincare- What You Really Need!

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Winter is coming, and while it brings cozy sweaters and holiday fun, it also brings dry, flaky skin. As the weather gets colder and the air drier, your skin needs a little extra care to stay soft and hydrated. Switch to a gentler cleanser that won’t strip your skin’s natural oils, and use a richer moisturizer to lock in hydration.To prevent dryness, consider using a humidifier, avoid hot showers, and apply moisturizer right after showering. Lastly, stay hydrated, eat nourishing foods, and maintain healthy habits to keep your skin feeling comfortable and protected throughout the season!

Tune into this week’s podcast with Dr. Marisa Garshick for tips on winter skincare, including what to add, avoid, and her top product picks!

Key Takeaways:

- As the weather changes, skin needs extra hydration.

- Switch to a hydrating cleanser in winter.

- Thicker moisturizers are essential for winter skin.

- Sunscreen should be used year-round, even in winter.

- Retinoids can be used in winter with adjustments.

- Avoid hot showers to protect the skin barrier.

- Amlactin is effective for dry, cracked heels.

- Laser treatments are popular in winter for skin rejuvenation.

- Consider using a humidifier to combat dry indoor air.

- Start good skincare habits early for children.

In This Episode:

(4:07)Adapting Skincare for Winter Conditions

(6:33) Cleansers: Choosing the Right One

(8:15) Favorite Moisturizers for Winter

(11:25) The Importance of Sunscreen Year-Round

(13:09) Using Active Ingredients in Winter

(18:18) Bathing and Showering Tips for Healthy Skin

(21:40) Addressing Common Winter Skin Issues

(22:16) Cosmetic Treatments for Winter

(25:22) Final Tips and Recommendations for Winter Skincare

Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD is a leading board-certified dermatologist in New York City practicing at MDCS: Medical Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Garshick sees patients of all ages, focusing on medical and cosmetic dermatology. She has a passion for being able to improve patient’s quality of life and loves to help her patients look and feel like the best version of themselves.

Dr. Garshick received her Bachelor's of Science from Emory University. She then went to Tufts University School of Medicine, where she graduated with Research Honors and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. As a medical student, she was selected to the prestigious Doris Duke Research Fellowship program which she completed at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital. She completed her internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and her dermatology residency at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine, where she served as Chief Resident during her final year. 

Dr. Garshick has numerous publications in scientific journals and book chapters and has presented at national meetings. Additionally, she has previously worked for the Dr. Oz Show and is regularly featured in top media outlets such as Glamour, InStyle, Huffington Post, Women's Health, Allure, Elle, Prevention, Harper’s Bazaar, Shape, Refinery 29 and more. She has been selected to the New York SuperDoctors and is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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