Hey guys, I am Dr. Shereene Idriss,
a cosmetic dermatologist based in New York City,
also known as Pillow Talk Derm.
And I'm here today to walk you guys
through winter skincare tips
because as the temperatures dip outside
and we start to cozy on up and layer our clothing,
we must also be layering up our skincare.
What you guys need to do, during this time
is remember that more is more
when it comes to skincare.
You're not gonna go outside naked when it's 30 degrees out,
you're gonna go ahead and start layering your clothing.
You also want to layer your skincare products
in order to protect your skin and give it the cushion
that it needs.
Skip the morning cleanser,
use a hydrating serum followed by moisturizer
and exfoliate around your lips and base them.
We wake up and in the winter,
we only, this is tip number one,
wash our face with water.
We do not want to over-cleanse our face with a cleanser.
Over-cleansing is going to always overstrip your skin
of its natural oils, causing you to become drier over time.
Then, this is where the learning process begins.
In the winter, as I get really dry I actually exfoliate
also sometimes in the morning.
This is one by L'oreal,
I like it because it's a serum.
I do put it all over my cheeks,
forehead, nose area,
especially when the mask needs situation is going on.
Chin, I extend it lightly here,
and then I take a little dab and put it
around my lips.
Exfoliate your lips and then what I like to call, base them
with a thick, rich ointment.
I go between two products.
One is the Blistex, lip conditioning serum
which I absolutely love
because it's loaded in vitamin E and avocado oil.
And it's honestly cheaper than your morning cup of coffee.
Or, I like to use this one by Weleda Skin Food,
because it's super thick.
Once we've exfoliated, I am again really dry.
With that comes redness,
so I've been using the Cicapair Tiger Grass serum
by Dr. Jart.
I use a couple of drops of this
on my face and after that I hydrate.
I love this one by Aveeno.
It is the Calm and Restore Triple Oat serum.
If I'm wearing a mask,
skip the moisturizer because I don't need it,
'cause I get way too humid.
Or, if I'm not wearing a mask,
like it is a weekend and I'm home all day,
I will use a nice moisturizer.
I really like this one by Tatcha,
it is their Indigo cream and it is also extremely soothing.
So, don't forget the neck
and anything left I just put on the back of my hands.
It's like an automatic reflex.
Finally, sunscreen is my BFF.
I don't leave the house without it,
this Supergoop glow screen.
I don't feel the need
to wear any kind of foundation or highlighter,
or makeup with this, it just gives your skin a natural glow.
Midday, when I'm at the office
or if I'm on the way picking up the kids,
the air is very drying in the car
or in the office and so I like to mist.
However, here's a quick tip.
If you're gonna mist with a regular water mister,
you do have to follow this up with a moisturizer
because water on your skin
in a very dry environment can actually be more drying.
So, when you're looking for something to mist,
make sure it's loaded with glycerin
or any other kind of humectant.
This one particularly is by Indeed labs,
it is called Menopause.
Do not be fooled by the name of this mister.
It is loaded with lotus flower extracts and cucumber oil,
as well as glycerin and it's very easy
to apply over your makeup
and it, just the perfect amount.
It's been a long long day.
I'm now going to wash
with the pure skin face cleanser
and it's gonna help to draw in moisture
as you're washing your face.
It's also a milkier cleanser
so it's not going to overstrip your skin
of its natural oils.
After I've applied my nighttime skincare routine,
two to three times a week in the wintertime, I like to mask,
which basically means I use a thicker moisturizer
to lock in those actives and to restore hydration
to parched skin.
I like this particular one
which is pretty affordable, by La Roche Posay,
it's the Cicaplast Baume B5
and I apply liberally because it is really dry.
And voila.
I am finally in bed and the most important purchase
that you guys are gonna be making for your skin
this winter season,
is an a cool air humidifier.
Basically brings the moisture level
of the air to around 30 to 50%.
This whole year our hands have taken the biggest beating
of all,
due to hand sanitizers, hand washing, you name it.
I will treat myself to a hand mask.
If they are really bad,
I will actually sleep in this overnight.
I like this personal one, thank you very much,
by O'Keeffe's, it is Working Hands.
I will seal them in
with a glove
and I will let them really absorb.
And honestly, your hands will thank you tomorrow.
Thank you so much for joining me.
I hope you enjoyed this very special edition
of Pillow Talk Derm.
Thank you Rachael Ray for having me.