The stress and strain of everyday life takes a toll on our bodies, according to a growing bounty of medical research. Dermatologists say it can lead to things like acne, rosacea, even premature aging! How do you look your best under stress and on a budget?
We got the 411 from Dermatologist Debra Luftman, author of The Beauty Prescription. She says there are a slew of effective lotions and potions available right at the drugstore or on the Web. Her advice? Keep it simple! Stock up on three or four products and then stick to your beauty regimen. Here are Dr. Luftman’s top budget beauty picks:
Dove Visibly Smooth Clinical Protection Deodorant
Banana Boat Sun Wear Faces Oil-Free SPF 30
RoC Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream
Therapeutix Emergency Outbreak Stick (Therapeutix is Dr. Luftman’s own, fabulous skincare line!)
Lipton Green Tea Bags. Place these in water and then put them in the freezer. Dr. Luftman recommends layering the cold tea bags on your eyes for ten minutes a day to reduce puffiness.
About Dr. Debra Luftman
Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Luftman has always felt that there is an important link between overall health, skin health and emotional well being. Dr. Luftman began developing her interest in science and aesthetics while an undergraduate at the University of California San Diego, where she majored in biology and minored in art history. She attended and graduated medical school at Tufts University and completed her residency in internal medicine and dermatology at UCLA. She has been board certified in Dermatology since 1996.
Dr. Luftman’s professional memberships include: The American Board of Dermatology, American Board of Medical Specialties, American Academy of Dermatology, and the Skin Cancer Foundation. Dr. Luftman is an authority on numerous anti-aging treatments and constantly researches the latest technologies. She was one of the first to publish the use of external ultrasound in conjunction with tumescent liposuction.
Dr. Luftman retains an academic association, teaching skin surgery and general dermatology at UCLA. She has also developed her own skincare line of products, Therapeutix®.
Dr. Luftman has co-authored the book, The Beauty Prescription, with her best friend, a University of Miami psychiatrist, published by McGraw Hill in 2008.
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