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“Switching to products that are lighter in weight or using fewer of them can often go a long way,” says Dr. Turner. Try swapping heavy mousses for airy volumizing foams, leave-in conditioning creams for serums, and strong-hold gels for mists. And while you can spritz in some dry shampoo to extend the life of your style for a day or two, don’t go overboard—too much can potentially clog your pores and trigger even more oil.
For those who need some deep moisturizing, Dr. Turner recommends this intense treatment from Skinfix. “This is a sleeping mask that features a blend of hydrating and soothing natural ingredients (like cucumber and honey) as well as many biomimetic lipids like ceramides and cholesterol to help fortify the skin barrier and promote more nourished, balanced, and calmer-looking skin,” he says.
Short answer: no—and for a couple of different reasons. While you may be tempted to slather your favorite face serum over your chest, legs, or arms, remember that the concentration of ingredients in products made for your face is different than those made for your body. "Facial skin has more density of sebaceous glands compared to the body so facial products tend to be formulated lighter [in texture],” Ryan Turner, MD, a board-certified NYC dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin, previously told Allure. So, to adequately moisturize or treat skin concerns on your body, you'll need a different texture or different roundup of actives.
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"This formula is a great pick for those who want to address puffiness and don’t want to spend a lot of money," says board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin, Dr. Ryan Turner. "The star ingredients in this product are depuffing and brightening caffeine and proprietary peptide blend Matrixyl 3000, which helps smooth the look of wrinkles."
I always say that any technology, even if it’s proven to be effective, is along a curve. Some people are not going to be responsive. It’s not going to be the right technology for everyone.” Dr. Turner also notes that while we all produce collagen, our body produces less of it as we age, so we may be less responsive to stimulation like red light therapy.
While there are many buzzy oils, prickly pear oil has become one of the most talked-about in the beauty industry. You may be familiar with prickly pear’s refreshing, fruity flavor, but the peculiar fruit is also a powerhouse ingredient for supple, youthful skin. “Studies show that prickly pear oil offers numerous benefits to the skin, courtesy of a primary component of prickly pear oil, linoleic acid,” says New York dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin, Ryan Turner, MD.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids. “There are many different kinds of peptides, all designed for very unique functions,” explains Ryan Turner, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City and the co-founder of skincare brand TRNR Skin. “Most people look to peptides when they want a product with anti-aging properties. Among other benefits, peptides may help firm skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, soothe skin, and brighten uneven skin tone.” That said, despite convincing marketing campaigns, peptides aren’t miracle workers, and Turner says that more research to fully support the benefits of peptides is needed.
Once you've acquired that tool, the other thing you'll need is time. “The expression ‘slow is smooth, and smooth is fast’ is very apropos to shaving the pubic area,” says Ryan Turner, MD, a board-certified NYC dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin.
To be fair, the term ‘extract’ is broad when it comes to pineapples and skincare. “Pineapple extract refers to ingredients sourced from any part of a pineapple plant, including the stem and fruit,” says Dr. Ryan Turner, a board-certified NYC dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin. With that in mind, he explains that the benefits can vary depending on where exactly the extract was sourced.
Regardless of skin tone, the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) recommends that sunscreen has a minimum sun protection factor of 30 (SPF 30), is broad-spectrum, and is water resistant," Dr. Turner says. "Remember to reapply every two hours, or more frequently as required by the specifications of the sunscreen label or if you are sweating or swimming.
