Winter Skin Care Tips 

There's a huge misconception that during the fall and winter seasons sunscreen isn't needed as much, but Dr. Susan Van Dyke from Laser and Skin has the research and over more than 25 years of experience to suggest otherwise. 

We all know how harsh Arizona summers can be. Our skin takes a beating from the sun and it doesn't take very long to get a sunburn, nor does it take a long time to feel the effects of triple-digit temperatures and constant sunlight that fill most of those summer days. We've been programmed to put it loads of sunscreen on to protect our skin. But during winter and significantly cooler temperatures, how many of us remember to do the same?

 At Laser and Skin, Dr. Van Dyke's primary work revolves around working withhelping people that have already caused damage to their skin. She's seen firsthand what can happen if people don't change their habits and make conscious decisions to protect their skin. Her enthusiasm and hope is linked to the before--

Just because the sun is less as intense as it is during summer months isn't enough reason to stop wearing sunscreen. Effects of the sun can still cause damage to your skin, mainly because the sun constantly produces ultraviolet radiation (UV) that's damaging to the skin, regardless of temperature. 

 One of the things Dr. Van Dyke suggests are antioxidants. "[They] It haves the ability to neutralize damaging molecules in the body that are produced by toxins, pollution, stress, and dangerous sunrays," says Van Dyke says. So not only do they play a huge role in our overall health, they're great for our skin, especially antioxidant-rich products.  

During the winter, our skin undergoes a major transformation that usually results in dry skin. An easy way to replenish your skin of all it'sits necessary nutrients, is to use a proper moisturizer that you can apply on in the morning before sunscreen.