What dermatologists do to look younger

Dermatologists must know the secrets to looking younger, so here is what one has to say:

Mary Lupo, MD, age 55, Clinical Professor of dermatology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans told Women's Day mag (Feb. 1, 2010) her personal routine:

Start each day with Philosphy Microdelivery Peel with separately packaged crystals and gel. Use on wet skin for gentle exfoliation or on dry for more intense effect followed with soothing gel.

Next apply vitamin C serum  as a non-irritating topical anti-oxidant that brightens your skin while repairing it.

Last, Dr. Lupo applies a moisturizer with sunscreen (Docs recommend you add Vitamin D supplements if you use sunscreen all the time or you will become deficient which can lead to weight gain and depression).

She likes L'Oreal, Neutrogena, and Olay products. Dr. Lopu recommends one with a chemical barrier like Mexoryl for best protection, unless you have sensitive skin, then use sinc oxide or titanium dioxide products.

She washes her face each night with Philosophy Purity Made Simplebecause it does not change skin ph and negates the need for a toner.

Finally, the doc ends her day with  retinoid like Renova (one tube costs about $175 and lasts at least 6 months or more, by prescription) or Tazorac to encourage skin cell turnover, reduce fine lines and discolorations like skin spots. There are good over the counter retinoid creams but they are not as effective. Try Good n' Natural's version for less than 8 dollars.

Her one simple rule for great looking skin? Eat well and healthy, never smoke or tan, use retinoids and antioxidants. I drink my antioxidants and get 13 servings of antioxidant fruits and veggies in only two 2-ounce servings of MonaVie juice, a day.