Dr. Erin Tababa-Santos of The Nerdy Derma shares her expertise in skin health to answer concerns over product consciousness and ingredient importance
If you’ve been doing skin care for quite some time, you have come across your fair share of ingredients and terminologies that are said to take care of your skin. All of them may be beneficial, but how will you know which ones are right to achieve radiant and hydrated skin? It’s normal to become conscious about your skin and take extra caution of what you use–you’re not alone. In fact, with the boom of social media and the impact of skin care worldwide over the past decade, it’s only right to know the facts.
So, to answer your concerns over your skin’s health, we asked the expert advice of Dr. Erin Tababa-Santos of The Nerdy Derma, a board-certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist, to answer questions on skin health from concerned women.
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“I’ve been doing skin care for years now, but my skin isn’t glowing. Why is that?”
Whenever you hear the term “glowing skin”, it’s never in the literal sense, although there is some truth to it. Before sharing a solution, Dr. Erin first describes to us what healthy skin means and why we consider it “glowing”: “When your skin has minimal blemishes, it is smooth and hydrated, [thus] it reflects light and gives you a glowing complexion.”
To realize your skin’s smooth look and feel, as well as to keep it well-hydrated from within, she suggests: “ You can achieve this with an effective skin care routine. First, the products you’re using must contain ingredients which target your skin concerns. Secondly, you have to use these products consistently in order to get results.”
Related: The NIVEA Vitamin Lotion Lets You See The Glowing Difference With Vitamin C
“My skin looks good, but how do I know if it’s healthy?”
You’ve heard of the age-old adage before: looks can be deceiving. Dr. Erin acknowledges this, especially in our hyper-social and digital world: “In social media, anyone can instantly have gorgeous-looking skin by using beauty filters. [But] apart from looking-healthy, we also want our skin to feel healthy. And hindi lang puro facial skin care, we also need to make sure that the skin on your body is healthy as well.”
Our body has its ways of telling us what it needs. So, have you touched your skin lately and have given yourself a quick check-up? That’s the first step you need to do to know if your skin is healthy or not. “Does your skin feel rough, dry, and even itchy? If yes, then it’s your skin telling you it needs a bit more TLC,” advises Dr. Erin.
“Does having multiple ingredients necessarily mean more benefits for your skin?”
This question is all about quantity versus quality, and when it comes to your skin’s health, quality should reign supreme. “Seeing multiple active ingredients in a single product does not always mean that it will give more benefits or better results for your skin. Instead of counting the number of ingredients or looking at percentages, it’s better to understand what an active ingredient is for so you can match it with your skin concern,” shares Dr. Erin.
“What are the key ingredients I should look for to get bright, healthy-looking skin?”
Healthy skin goes deeper than just the surface, and the only way to achieve this is to use ingredients that are familiar and potent. Dr. Erin shares a couple with us, as well as products where they can be found: “Vitamin C and Vitamin E are great ingredients to use in order to achieve bright and healthy-looking skin. You can choose to add Vitamin C and Vitamin E-containing products to any step of your routine. I personally prefer to use them in leave-on products like moisturizers, lotions, or sunscreens.”
“How does Vitamin C in lotion help achieve healthier and glowy skin?”
The previous answer of “Vitamin C” did not come out of the blue. Dr. Erin reveals the benefits of having this ingredient in your lotion to ease doubts: “Vitamin C is a superstar active! It protects the skin from the damaging rays of the sun, it helps prevent wrinkles by protecting your skin’s collagen and by stimulating collagen production, and it can also help lighten dark spots.”
Knowing the benefits is half the battle. Make sure you practice the right, consistent routine to get the results you’re after. “Make sure to use your Vitamin C lotion regularly and to always use sunscreen. Lastly, hindi lang puro skincare ‘yan. To get healthy glowing skin, try to live a healthy lifestyle as well.”
Vitamin C and Vitamin E work in unison to both revitalize your skin health
NIVEA’s newest Body Extra White C&E Vitamin Lotion is a great formulation of these two ingredients to give maximum skin benefits. It contains four different kinds of Vitamin C which works to maintain firm and plump skin by working beneath your skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production, maintaining firm and plump skin. It also helps build a strong immune system thanks to ascorbic acid, as well as carry high levels of antioxidant properties. Vitamin E, on the other hand, locks in your skin’s moisture to amp up its glowing appearance and give it a bouncy feel for a youthful look. It also gives your skin a UV Filter to protect it from the harmful effects of sunlight and works hard to repair skin damages.
All of these skin-nourishing benefits come in a handy form that can be an easy fit into your daily routine. More than being a beauty staple made by a trusted name in skin health, the NIVEA C&E Vitamin Lotion is also readily available and accessible for you to enjoy.
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Dr. Erin Tababa-Santos is not an endorser nor an affiliate of the brand.
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