DermTV – Can Skin Get Used to Skincare Products [DermTV.com Epi #370]

Many viewers have asked if they should switch up their skincare products often so that their skin doesn’t get used to their skincare products. In this episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz explains whether or not your skincare products can stop working because you use them a lot. DermTV.com Connect with DermTV www.facebook.com www.twitter.com [TRANSCRIPT] A viewer asked: A friend of mine says she changes her regimen every few months, in order to avoid her skin ‘getting used to’ the products she’s using which she said, causes them to be less effective on the skin. I’m not referring to adjusting your skin care regimen to certain seasonal changes. Is this true? Hmmmm… Very interesting! And by the way, I get this question quite often. So, what do you think? I have good news! It’s very unusual for your skin to “get used to” the beneficial effects of skincare products. When the active ingredients in your products are giving you the results and improvement you want, there’s no reason for the active ingredients in that product to stop giving you the same result… Unless, of course, the condition you’re treating changes. So whether it’s a cleanser, toner, exfoliant, moisturizer, sunscreen… If it’s not broken, don’t fix it! Now, as the viewer did allude to, there are seasonal changes in vehicles that should be made twice a year… for example, in the winter, you may need to switch your glycolic exfoliating serum to a cream… but there’s no reason to change the active as long as it’s …

In another episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz discussed what causes stretch marks. In this episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz explains how to treat stretch marks. DermTV.com Connect with DermTV www.facebook.com www.twitter.com Everyone can have beautiful, healthy, and younger looking skin, and DermTV, the Internet’s daily skincare video show, will demonstrate how by revealing expert tips and techniques and by providing real solutions for real skincare issues. Skincare (whether cosmetic or medical) previously required a trip to your dermatologist or a shopping spree at the pharmacy. And that’s if you have a trusted nearby dermatologist or a local informed pharmacy. But not anymore. We at DermTV are committed to making best-in-class dermatology and skincare guidance accessible to everyone, anytime, at your computer. Every weekday, our host, Dr. Neal Schultz, one of New York’s most trusted and respected dermatologists (see bio below), teaches skincare’s most timely and timeless issues. Topics include: the best at home techniques and new technology for facial rejuvenation, preventing and fixing sun damage from wrinkles to skin cancer, breaking news in dermatology, general skincare topics, and more.
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