The Importance of Skin Care by Dermatologist Silvia Perafan

In fact, facial and body skin should be cared for with sunscreen from as early as 2 years old.

Facial cleansing should be done daily, using products according to your skin type. Therefore, I recommend consulting with your specialist dermatologist.

Basic care includes washing the face and using a medicated sunscreen (not commercial) every 3 hours. At night, cleansing depends on your skin type, so professional guidance is recommended.

The products you use should not be abrasive, should protect and hydrate the skin, preferably free of alcohol and fragrance, and can include acids as recommended by your dermatologist.

Skin types vary: dry, oily, or normal. Generally, oily, shiny, and seborrheic skin may alternate with dry, rough, or flaky areas.

Makeup removers should be used according to your skin type. The most recommended are neutral micellar waters for dermatological use, always advised by your treating physician.

Dark circles can have several causes: pigmentation, vascular issues, or hereditary factors. Treatment should be done by a doctor. Self-medicating is not recommended to avoid adverse effects.

Management of dark circles, as well as facial or body spots, is strictly professional. To prevent premature aging and wrinkles, I recommend daily medicated sun protection from as early as 2 years old.

• Daily skin cleansing to remove residues.
• Balanced diet.
• Adequate water intake.
• Daily sunscreen at any time of year, applied one hour before sun exposure or exposure to visible light from devices (phones, computers, lamps, etc.).

Preventive care is important because aging starts between 25-27 years, with physical and hormonal changes that affect elasticity, bone structure, and facial fat.

Skin loses turgor and hydration, becomes dull, and fine lines start to appear.