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(This is NOT a comprehensive list. Only a few moisturizers are listed in each section. We offer suggestions from various price points. Additional moisturizers can be found in local stores, malls and on-line. For your convenience, some products are available for sale in the office. We look forward to hearing about your favorite moisturizers and cleansers.)
Facial Cleansers for Sensitive Skin
Cleanse the face with your fingertips or a soft cloth twice a day. Then, pat dry.
- Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser or Cetaphil Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
- Purpose
- Dr. Susan Taylor’s Rx for Brown Skin Bright and Healthy Cleanser
(Available for sale in the office, Sephora, Sephora.com)
Facial Moisturizers with Sunscreen (SPF)
Sunscreen use is very important for all skin types. Sunscreen should be applied daily and reapplied every 2 hours. The sun can cause burning, skin cancer and uneven skin tone. Don’t forget to use your sunscreen each and every day.
- Neutrogena SPF 15, 30, 45, 57, 70
(Neutrogena SPF 57 available for sale in the office)
- Aveeno SPF 15, 30
- Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 (Available for sale in the office)
- Dr. Susan Taylor’s Rx for Brown Skin Moisturizing SPF 15
(Available for sale in the office, Sephora, Sephora.com)
Body Moisturizers for Normal to Dry Skin
Attention: For those with dry skin, daily or twice daily use of a moisturizer will improve the health of your skin. Remember, moisturizers will not cure dry skin but need to be applied daily.
- Vaseline
- Aquafor
- Cetaphil (Daily Advance, Ultra Hydrating Lotion)
- Eucerin
- Aveeno
- CeraVe
- Curel
- Avon Moisture Therapy Intensive Body Lotion
- Dr. Susan Taylor’s Rx for Brown Skin Evening Body Lotion and Evening Body Butter (Available for sale in the office, Sephora, Sephora.com)
General Skin Care
- Dove soap for sensitive skin is among the least harsh soaps.
- Avoid facial scrubs, as they may irritate the skin.
- Limit baths/showers to less than 3-5 minutes with lukewarm water.
- After stepping out of the bath/shower, wipe off excess water…but leave a little water on the skin.
- Within 3 minutes, apply moisturizers to full body.
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