That “overfilled” look is on a significant decline. New York patients have historically preferred more conservative use of filler, but we’re seeing less of the overfilled facial augmentation with injectables nationwide, including in areas of the country that are known for a more “done” look. Filler remains popular and the overall use of it will continue to trend upward as more people try it, but the volume used to treat individual patients will continue to decrease in order to favor a more natural look.

Sunscreen is essential, no matter your skin type. “Those with oily and especially acne-prone skin may believe that unprotected sun exposure can help ‘dry out’ their skin and reduce oil production and the formation of blemishes,” Dr. Turner notes. “While sun exposure may initially cause your skin to produce less oil (and therefore fewer blemishes as well), that dehydration can send your skin’s oil production into overdrive, resulting in more shine and more blemishes.”

Dr. Turner says PDRN is most effective when used as an injectable treatment or as an add-on to a topical treatment that involves breaking the skin, like microneedling or laser skin resurfacing. Rejuran, he adds, is one of the most common PDRN treatments being used in professional settings in the US, but the ingredient isn’t yet widely found in at-home products.

While many of the hallmarks of inflammaging can, in fact, be a sign of all forms of skin aging, this particular issue “is often accompanied by a simultaneous spike in skin sensitivity,” says Dr. Turner. So in addition to the more traditional signs, you may also experience “redness, irritation, dryness, and sensitivity to certain products since the skin barrier is compromised.”

Body polish typically includes a combination of physical granular ingredients such as salt or sugar in a moisturizing oil base,” says Ryan Turner, MD, a board-certified New York City dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin. “In some cases, it may also contain chemical exfoliators such as alpha hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids or fruit enzymes.

Dry skin doesn’t produce enough oil, so it can feel tight and look dull. Other symptoms include tightness, redness, and a tendency for irritation. And unlike seasonal bouts of flakiness, “dry skin types are consistently so,” Rossi adds. Your other top skin concerns are likely fine lines and wrinkles. “Aging skin tends to be drier due to chronic environmental exposures and reduced lipid content,” says Ryan Turner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin.

Collagen banking should be done throughout one's life, but the adage, "prevention is better than the cure," is apt when it pertains to the skin. "Studies show that collagen production can begin to decline as soon as we reach our 20s, which is why taking a proactive approach to skin health is so important," Dr. Turner says.

Consulting with your dermatologist before using a new device is always a good idea. Dr. Turner explains that certain medications or skin conditions can increase your sensitivity to light, which may affect your results.

You may also find yourself doing a little more lip licking than normal in the wintertime—not unusual, Dr. Turner tells me, but definitely a culprit. It’s so common that he says derms call it “lip lickers’ dermatitis.” But what gives?

“Saliva can actually be quite irritating to the skin [when you’re constantly licking your lips, because it] contains digestive enzymes [that] can break down the protective [skin barrier layer] on the lips,” he says.

“Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent that can be used to treat dark spots and patches, such as hyperpigmentation, sun spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,” explains Dr. Turner. “It’s also a potent antioxidant.” Hydroquinone works by blocking tyrosinase, an enzyme that “converts the amino acid tyrosine into the precursors needed to produce melanin,” adds Dr. Turner. By inhibiting tyrosinase, hydroquinone reduces melanin production and helps lighten areas of hyperpigmentation. It’s one of the most potent skin-lightening agents available.