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Nostrils are a natural reservoir for staph bacteria. If you accidentally nick the skin, you could end up with chronic irritation caused by the bacteria or a more serious infection that could lead to “cellulitis or the formation of an abscess” inside the nose, says Turner. “The latter two are very serious in that location as infection can track to the brain.”
Ryan Turner, a New York City dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin, points out that the causes of neck acne are not that far off from what causes breakouts anywhere on the face or body. That’s because “at its core, a pimple occurs when a pore is blocked, [which can happen due to] excess sebum, a buildup of dead skin cells, or bacteria; the pore then becomes inflamed, tender, and red, resulting in a pimple,” he says. There could be several reasons neck acne is an issue, and breakouts can range from chronic to random or acute.
As far as products go, TRNR Skin is making a splash with its new serum, which incorporates the buzzy ingredients bakuchiol and niacinamide. We asked the brand’s founder, NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Ryan Turner, to share more about the serum—whose creation incorporates Ayurvedic principles—for those looking for a powerful retinol alternative, as well as tips for applying it and for good skin hygiene in general.
“An active ingredient would be modified for skin on the body versus facial skin," Dr. Turner continued. "The skin on the body cannot typically tolerate the same strength or type of retinol [for example] as the face. Facial skin has more density of sebaceous glands compared to the body so facial products tend to be formulated lighter [in texture].”
When you increase blood flow to your scalp, this allows your hair to receive more nutrients and oxygen. Dr. Turner likens your scalp to a garden: If you don’t “water” it enough, nothing will grow. However, this isn’t specific to rosemary oil; there are many ways to increase circulation, including a good ol’ fashioned head massage.
“Prickly pear cactus is based in Central American traditional medicine,” Dr. Turner explains. “It can work and be beneficial [in topical applications, thanks to] its potent antioxidant benefits. It's really packed with polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids. And these are awesome because they're strong anti-inflammatory antioxidants.”
As tempting as it could be to use your favorite antioxidant serum on your hands and chest or your facial moisturizer on your arms and legs, there is a reason body care exists. And it’s not just because you would run out of that beloved potion in one use. “Facial skin has more density of sebaceous glands compared to the body so facial products tend to be formulated lighter [in texture],” says Dr. Ryan Turner, a board-certified NYC dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin, adding that thicker creams and lotions are typically required to adequately moisturize it.
If you’re looking for something a bit more affordable, Ryan Turner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of TRNR Skin recommends this budget-friendly pick. “This lotion combines retinol with cocoa butter, squalane, and vitamin E—which I like because these ingredients are powerful moisturizers and will work to counteract the drying effects of retinol while enhancing skin’s luminosity,” he explains.
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ryan Turner confirms that lip oil may offer treatment benefits, too. After all, "lips are unique from the rest of our facial skin in that they do not have any sebaceous (oil) glands and only feature a few cellular layers, whereas the rest of our skin has many more layers and is thicker," he explains. "The thinness of lip skin makes it very delicate and this tissue may need outside support to stay moisturized."
