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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NEW YORK, NY (September 3, 2013) – The last day of summer isn’t officially until September 21st, but to many, the unofficial end of summer always feels like Labor Day. As the seasons change, so should your skincare routine. From overexposure to natural elements like the sun and humidity to the manmade signs of summer, like air conditioning and chlorine in pools, the summer can leave our skin dry, parched, abused, and sometimes even sunburned. “Post-summer is the best time to lighten age spots, to soften rough skin, and to reverse some of the wear and tear that your skin takes during the summer,” says Dr. Rebecca Baxt, a board certified dermatologist in New Jersey/New York City and an assistant professor of clinical dermatology at NYU. “The lazy days of summer are great for your psyche, but they are hard on your skin. Plus, your anti-aging skincare usually takes a back seat to your fun in the sun.”
Late summer and early fall are the best times to start getting your skin back in good shape and to keep your skin glowing as the seasons change:
Keep Applying Sunscreen. Just because summer is almost over doesn’t mean it’s time to ease up on the sunscreen. This has to remain a daily habit. According to Dr. Baxt, make sure it is a broad spectrum lotion to block UVA rays. UVA’s are most prevalent in the non-summer months and can be just as damaging.
Don’t Forget to Exfoliate. Exfoliating is something many people skip, but now is the time to make it a permanent part of your skincare routine. “If we do not exfoliate, the moisture we add to our skin cannot get deep enough into the skin to thoroughly rehydrate our summer-beaten skin,” advises Dr. Baxt. “You’ve got to rid your skin of the dead cells on the top layer, so whatever product you are using to re-hydrate can penetrate deep enough into the cells to combat the dehydration that has occurred.”
Moisturize, Moisturize…Oh, and Moisturize. “After drying out in the sun all summer it is important to put that moisture back in,” says Dr. Baxt. “The fall is a great time for your skin to recover and hydrate. Moisturizers should be different for your face and your body and should be used daily in the cooler months.”
Repair Sun Damaged Skin. Freckles, sunburn, darker age spots and blotchiness are all common forms of skin damage. Focus on evening out your skin tone and treating these problem areas with spot treatment products. Dr. Baxt says professional grade glycolic acid creams and lotions are the most powerful non-prescription skin care products to get rid of hyper-pigmentation.
Recommended Professional Treatment: PhotofacialTM is a treatment program that dramatically eliminates signs of sun damage, aging, and Rosacea, on the face and neck. It can also be used on the arms and chest. With Photofacial treatments, there is none of the down time associated with lasers and deep peels. Using the Intense Pulsed Light system, Dr. Baxt can dramatically improve the look of sun-damaged skin and patients with persistent redness and flushing of rosacea.
About Rebecca Baxt, MD, MBA, FAAD
Dr. Rebecca Baxt is a Board Certified Dermatologist specializing in both cosmetic and general dermatology for adults and children. Attending Ivy League University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Baxt graduated Summa Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in English Literature. She continued her studies at the University of Pennsylvania for medical school and completed an internship in Intern l Medicine. She also obtained an MBA from the Wharton School of Management in Health Care administration
Upon graduation, she moved to New York to train in Dermatology at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, where she was a chief resident and the recipient of the Morris Leider award for excellence in patient care. She continues to teach Dermatology at NYU where she is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology. She joined her parents at Baxt Cosmedical in 2000 in Paramus, New Jersey and most recently opened an office on Madison Avenue in New York in 2012. She is a nationally recognized certified Allergan Botox and Juvederm trainer. Dr. Baxt is on staff at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood NJ, as well as Bellevue Hospital in NY. She also volunteers at Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative in Hackensack in the Dermatology clinic. Recently, Dr. Baxt was voted Top Doctors for Dermatology 2012 and 2013 by 201 Magazine.
Dr. Rebecca Baxt maintains many society affiliations. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, New Jersey State Medical Society, Bergen County Medical Society, and the Dermatological Society of Greater New York, as well as the American Medical Association. She is a member of the Skin Cancer Foundation, and always volunteers free skin cancer screenings yearly.
Dr. Rebecca Baxt treats both adults and children, and specializes in cosmetic consultations and procedures. She also has a particular interest in acne and rosacea. She performs Botox injections, Chemical peels, Intense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation/Photofacial procedures, Isolaz Acne Treatments, Laser Hair Removal, Facial Fillerinjectables (Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Sculptra, etc.), Leg Vein injections, Smooth beam Laser, Photodynamic Therapy, Vbeam Laser and FraxelLaser resurfacing. She treats all skin conditions and she performs Skin Cancer screenings and treatments.
For more information, please visit www.cosmedical.com or visit Baxt Cosmedical Facebook Fan Page.
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