#cosmetic surgeon branding

[catherinemelay]

The Role of a Plastic Surgeon Consultant: Everything You Need to Know

This comprehensive guide by Catherine Maley explores the vital role of plastic surgeon consultants in enhancing patient experiences and practice efficiency. Learn how they bridge the gap between surgeons and patients, provide pre-surgery guidance, manage expectations, and ensure smooth post op recovery. The post highlights how consultants contribute to practice growth and patient satisfaction through expert communication and care strategies.

[thethief1996]

700 Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours and the airstrikes are more violent each night. Gaza's hospitals have fuel left for two more days. Israel only allowed aid into Gaza on the condition they didn't carry fuel. The Indonesian hospital has shut down already, because doctors have no supplies and no choice but to let the wounded die. They're calling it a collapse but the term doesn't do it justice.

Over a 100 incubator babies are at risk. There are 50.000 pregnant women in Gaza right now, and 5.500 due to give birth this month. Menstruating people are taking pills in order to stop their periods, because they do not have pads or water to maintain hygiene. Surgeons are operating without anesthesia. Water is not reaching Gazans because there's no electricity or fuel for water pumps.

There's no excuse for this. Israel justifies the airstrikes by saying they want to destroy Hamas infrastructure and release the hostages, but they have refused to negotiate for their release. Hamas informed Israel they wanted to release two elderly women without anything in return, and Israel refused. Netanyahu said they wouldn't take their own civilians back because it was "mendacious propaganda." When the hostages were finally released, Netanyahu prohibited the hospital from giving press releases. Yocheved Lifshitz went behind their backs and talked to the press anyway, saying she was treated very well by Hamas, but the government abandoned them. They're being used as straw men. Israel is conditioning the entry of fuel to the release of hostages and yet, according to The Wall Street Journal, when Hamas proposed to exchange 50 hostages for fuel they denied. IDF officials have said they fear the release of more hostages because that might withhold the order to their ground invasion. They do not care as long as they can use the hostages as a pretext for their slaughtering.

There's a turning tide for Palestine in public support. Support for Israel was built through decades of propaganda and we are making a dent into it. Zionists are desperate, holding zoom meetings to promote zionism, but we have to do so much more. We have to shame people in power into supporting the Palestinian cause.

Keep yourself updated and share Palestinian voices, looking to inform yourself from the sources. Palestinians have asked of us only that we share, tweet and post, over and over. Muna El-Kurd said every tweet is like a treasure to them, because their voices are repressed on social media and even on this very app. Make it your action item to share something about the Palestinian plight everyday. Here are some resources:

Al Jazeera

Anadolu Agency

Mondoweiss

Boycott Divest Sanction Movement

Palestinian Youth Movement

Mohammed El-Kurd (twitter / instagram)

Al-Shabaka (twitter / instagram)

Mariam Barghouti (twitter / instagram)

Muhammad Shehada (twitter)

Motaz Azaiza (instagram) - reporting directly from Gaza

Take action. You can participate in boycotts wherever you are in the world, through BDS guidelines. Right now, they are focusing on boycotting (don't be overwhelmed by gigantic boycott lists. Only boycott additional brands if you can):

Carrefour

HP

Puma

Sabra

Sodastream

Ahava cosmetics

Israeli fruits and vegetables

Push for a cultural boycott - pressure your favorite artist to speak out on Palestine and cancel any upcoming performances on occupied territory (Lorde cancelled her gig in Israel because of this. It works.)

If you can, participate in direct action or donate. Palestine Action works to shut down Israeli weapons factories in the UK and USA, and have successfully shut down one of their firms in London. Some of the activists are going on trial and are calling for mobilizing on court.

Call your representatives. The Labour Party in the UK had an emergency meeting after several councilors threatened to resign if they didn't condemn Israeli war crimes. Calling to show your complaints works, even more if you live in a country that funds genocide.

FOR PEOPLE IN THE USA: USCPR has developed this toolkit for calls

FOR PEOPLE IN THE UK: Friends of Al-Aqsa UK and Palestine Solidarity UK have made toolkits for calls and emails

FOR PEOPLE IN GERMANY: Here's a toolkit to contact your representatives by Voices in Europe for Peace

FOR PEOPLE IN IRELAND: Here's a toolkit by Voices in Europe for Peace

FOR PEOPLE IN POLAND: Here's a toolkit by Voices in Europe for Peace

FOR PEOPLE IN DENMARK: Here's a toolkit by Voices in Europe for Peace

FOR PEOPLE IN SWEDEN: Here's a toolkit by Voices in Europe for Peace

FOR PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA: Here's a toolkit by Stand With Palestine

FOR PEOPLE IN CANADA: Here's a toolkit by Indepent Jewish Voices for Canada

Join a protest. Here's a constantly updating list of protests:

Global calendar

USA calendar

Australia calendar

Here are upcoming events:

CANBERRA/NGUNNAWAL, AUSTRALIA – Wed Oct 25, 11 am, National Press Club. Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyh1xy1BMrU/

OXFORD, ENGLAND – Wed Oct 25, 12:15 pm, Cornmarket. Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CykroKeInz3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

SMITH COLLEGE (US) – Wed Oct 25, 12 pm, Chapin Lawn. Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CymT8f5vnHN/?img_index=1

ST CATHERINES, ON ( CANADA) – Wed Oct 25, 6 pm, 61 Geneva St Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/889319005528757/

TORONTO, CANADA – Wed Oct 25, 5 pm, Sidney Smith Hall. Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyjVbpGvva8/

SANT CUGAT, CATALONIA, SPAIN – Thurs Oct 26, 6 pm, Davant l’Ajuntament. Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CynL834tgg9/?img_index=4

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Fri Oct 27, 7 pm, Federation Square. Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyhyd0vhP8t/

LIVORNO, ITALY – Sat Oct 28, 2:30 pm, Piazza Cavour. Info https://www.instagram.com/p/CyiWJ06MXpM/

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (US) – Sat Oct 28, 1 pm, Lake Street and Minnehaha.

ROME, ITALY – Sat Oct 28, Rome. Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyi7ey-MMs1/?img_index=1

ROME, ITALY – Sat Nov 4, Rome. Info TBA: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyndKUitnMU/

WASHINGTON, DC (USA) – Sat Nov 4, 12 pm, White House. Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyiecRtr9-B/

Wollongong: Rally at Crown Street Mall Amphitheatre on 21 Oct at 1 PM

Melbourne: Blak and Palestinian Solidarity Rally at Victorian Parliament House Steps on 25 Oct at 6 PM

HOUSTON: Thursday, October 26th, 5:45PM, Rice University, Central Quad

VANCOUVER: OCT 28 at 2PM, Vancouver Art Gallery

KITCHENER: Wednesday October 25th at 5 PM at CBC Kitchener

SANTA ANA: 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701, October 25th at 5:30 pm

TORONTO: WED. OCT 25 at 7PM at Queen's Park

[CAR RALLY] WASHINGTON D.C: Wednesday 10/25 outside the US State Department on the 23rd Street side

Feel free to add more.

[marzipanandminutiae]

I'm pulling you back onstage, what's this about the dangers of white lead makeup being known already at the time it was used?

They were!

Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo, writing in 1598. For anyone who's struggling with the typeface (spelling preserved):

OF CERUSSE, AND THE EFFECTS thereof. The Ceruse, or white lead, which women use to better their complexion, is made of lead and vineger; which mixture is naturally a great drier; and is used by the Chirugions [surgeons] to drie up moiste sores. So that those women which use it about their faces, doe quickly become withered and gray-headed, because this doth so mightely drie up the naturall moysture of their flesh. And if any give not credite to my reporte; let them but observe such as have used it, and I doubt not but they will easily bee satisfied.

That's putting it mildly- ceruse could also cause skin peeling, hair loss, paralysis, seizures, organ damage, a host of other symptoms, and even death. But still, they were at least aware that it was Not GoodTM, and it's possible other sources I haven't read more accurately stress the gravity of the danger. Certainly it was known to be deadly by the 18th century, when the death of 27-year-old socialite Maria Gunning, Countess of Coventry was ascribed to her alleged use thereof. (I've never seen proof of this, and it's important to remember that as an Irishwoman, she may have faced undue hostility in English high society- and had very light skin naturally).

It's also difficult to trace just how popular ceruse even was, because less harmful forms of white face paint and powder also existed. One could speculate that this woman or that used ceruse, but nobody did a survey of such things. It was definitely real- cosmetic white lead tablets have been found dating as far back as ancient Greece -but whether it was the Sephora foundation of its day or the BBL (ie a dangerous beauty aid that a few devotees turned to but most eschewed) cannot truly be known.

By the 19th century, ceruse makeup had passed completely out of use as far as I know. Its legend grew as a cautionary tale on the dangers of vanity; the "fact" that Queen Elizabeth I used it was repeated over and over until it became common- if totally unsupported -knowledge. They had arsenic complexion wafers in the latter half of the 1800s- although one brand much advertised in the US was tested by contemporary scientists and found to be mostly lactose with only tiny amounts of arsenic or none at all, so cost-cutting entrepreneurs may have accidentally prevented illness or death. IF the wafers were popular at all, which once again remains unknown- certainly few letters and diaries I'm aware of mention them, if any.

(Interestingly, there's an echo of Maria Gunning's legend in Victorian newspaper stories about socialites "enameling," or applying a plaster-like layer of semi-permanent toxic makeup to their faces. Enameling was alleged to be undetectible but It's Definitely There; Trust Us; A Friend Of A Friend Of Alva Vanderbilt's Cousin's Underbutler Said, etc. This is similarly lacking in any solid evidence; recipes for a product called "enamel" do exist in period texts, but it always seems to be more akin to liquid foundation today, and I've personally only seen one such preparation containing lead. Many even included zinc oxide, which might have provided some unintentional SPF.)

[haggishlyhagging]

"I did it for me," reads the plaque held by the woman in a Botox ad. There's a sense that she's presenting the plaque to us, the audience, and it's kind of unnerving. The makers of the ad are conversant in the basic language of both body acceptance and choice feminism, and this ad is an attempt to make an end-run around any existing skepticism about cosmetic surgery, by appealing to free, market-savvy choice and its result, empowerment. This woman who paid a tidy sum of money for a smooth forehead and nonexistent nasolabial folds is not a dupe of the patriarchy, dammit! She's not doing it for a man; she's not doing it for a woman; she's doing it for herself, and those are the magic words. Variations on “I did it for me” appear and reappear in ads for Botox and breast implants; they're present when Vogue suggests—you know, just puts it out there—that you could shorten your toes in order to better fit them into Jimmy Choos; they exist whenever morning talk-radio hosts give away free breast implants to the woman with the best small-boobs sob story. "I did it for me," "I did it to feel better about myself," and, "I'm not doing it for anyone else" are defensive reflexes that acknowledge an imagined feminist disapproval and impatiently brush it away.

It's been twenty-five years since Naomi Wolf wrote, in her bestselling book The Beauty Myth, that "The ideology of beauty is the last one remaining of the old feminine ideologies that still has the power to control those women whom second-wave feminism would have otherwise made relatively uncontrollable." For all the gains that various women's movements have made possible, rigidly prescribed, predominantly white beauty standards are one site where time has not revolutionized our thinking. Concurrently, it's also where the expansion of consumer choice has made it possible to bow to such standards in countless new ways.

Choice has become the primary way to talk about looks, a phenomenon that journalist Alex Kuczynski called "an activism of aesthetics" in her 2006 book Beauty Junkies. In the book, the cosmetic surgery industry in particular is portrayed as a kind of Thunderdome where the waiting lists for a new injectable climb into the double digits, impeccably spray-tanned celebrity doctors jostle for prime soundbite space in women's magazines, and speakers at surgeons' conventions end their speeches with a call to "Push plastic surgery." With a rise in options—more doctors, more competing pharmaceutical brands, the rise of cosmetic-surgery tourism that promises cheap procedures in tropical locations—the landscape of sculpted noses and liposuctioned abs has been defined by choice. The "activism," too, is one of individual choice—it refers to being proactive about one's own appearance, vigilant enough to be able to head off wrinkles, droops, and sags at the pass. Framed within our neoliberal discourse, an activism of aesthetics doesn't dismantle the beauty standards that telegraph worth and status, but advocates for everyone's right to purchase whatever interventions are necessary to achieve those standards. The individual world shrinks to the size of a doctor's office; other people exist only as points of physical comparison.

Though we often think of beauty and body imperatives in their prefeminist form—the hobbling footbinding, the lead whitening powders, the tapeworm diet—the ostensibly consciousness-raised decades since the 1970s have brought a mind-boggling array of dictates, standards, and trends to all genders, but most forcefully to women. When capri pants were the move of the moment in the 1990s, Vogue was there to suggest quick surgical fixes for knobby knees and undefined calves. Less than ten years later, the clavicle was the body part du jour, balancing the trend of voluminous clothing with reassuring proof that, under all that material, the wearer was appropriately thin. (One clavicle-boasting woman stated to The New York Times that the clavicle was the "easiest and least controversial expression of a kind of sex appeal"—not as obviously sexy as breasts, but evidence of a physical discipline coveted among the fashion set.) A handful of years after that, the focus moved south again, to the "thigh gap" coveted by a largely young audience, some of whom blogged about their pursuit of the gap with diet journals and process photos.

Though certain types of bodies have historically come in and out of fashion—the flapper dresses of the 1920s required a boyish, hipless figure, while the tight angora sweaters of the '50s demanded breasts, or at least the padded semblance of them—the pace with which bodies are presented as the "right" ones to have has quickened. The beachy girls-next-door of the 1970s were elbowed out by the Amazonion supermodels of the 1980s, who gave way to the heroin-chic waifs of the '90s, who were knocked off the editorial pages of the early 2000s by the Brazilian bombshells, who were then edged out by the doll-eyed British blondes. Meanwhile, the fashion industry selectively co-opts whatever "ethnic" attributes can be appropriated in the service of a trend. Black and Latina women with junk in the trunk who have been erased by mainstream glossies, overlooked as runway models, and ill-served by pants designed for comparatively fat rears were rightly annoyed to hear from Vogue, in 2014, that "We're Officially in the Era of the Big Booty" thanks to stars like Iggy Azalea, Miley Cyrus, and Kim Kardashian. There is no wrong way to have a body" wrote author and size-positive sage Hanne Blank, but that sentiment will always be contradicted by a market, and a media, that depends on people not believing it.

-Andi Zeisler, We Were Feminists Once

[wormwrites]

I just can't get the idea of soulmate!jason where you share scars out of my head. Jason is a canvas of scars. We all find them beautiful and wouldn't judge him even if we were held at gun point. But imagine you were getting those scars at the same time he was... it would be hard. Of course you are worried about your soulmate, but when you wake up with a permanent, very purposeful J branded onto your face, can you really tell me you wouldn't be embarrassed to go outside? Afraid of meeting your soulmate who seems to be either a criminal or in a very dangerous victim situation? Would you not be even a little angry that now your face is ruined? (I know there is makeup, but we are ignoring that for a second) Yes, you share these scars with your soulmate and somewhere along the line you'd find peace with them. But in the moment when you look in the mirror and find an autopsy scar... I can only imagine what you would feel. Oh, and poor Jason. He would never be able to forgive himself. He probably wouldn't even realize he has a soulmate because if you get a scar he wouldn't notice it beside all of his. This isn't a request. I just wanted to share my thoughts and hear yours. I'm asking a few different creators so feel free to ask for another person's opinion as well!

oh my god, anon, ur brain!!! i’m sure this is messy but 1: i love requests and 2: i just started typing most of this late last night

((i also saw a few other respond to this but i purposely didnt read them so if anything is similar its witchcraft or smthing idk))

i think the smaller robin scars sort of annoy you, when you’re younger. you don’t see how the trade off of your small acne scars is fair to these constant random but mostly well healed ones scars are. you have a running joke with your closest friends about how you have a lecture for your soulmate whenever you meet them.

you’re a dumb kid, teenager at best, but when you wake up one morning, dozen of burn scars, scars of a deep beating, and a harsh ‘j’ plastered on your face, you have a breakdown for both of you. so scared for whatever your soulmates been through, when, a day or so later, autopsy scars appear, you go numb. you aren’t an idiot, you know what those scars are from.

you’ve never heard of scars from a soulmate post death, but you don’t know what else they could mean, and no more scars show up after that.

how do you deal with being so young knowing you had a soulmate who had a hard life cut short, and now you’re doomed to be alone forever? maybe you go numb, just float through life, dissociating. or maybe you devote yourself to your studies, maybe you work to help kids in tough situations like your almost love. maybe somewhere in between.

i think if you live in gotham, you have a small feeling why there was a j, i think maybe you learn some makeup skills, use things like cosmetic wax and a precise foundation routine to cover it, you can’t afford the fancy kind of plastic surgeons who specialize in soulmate scars.

you think you’re done, accept this is your life.

then years later, more scars start appearing? precise, dangerous scars? given only the bare minimum medical care? you think you must be broken. you start spending even more time with your therapist, maybe start researching even more.

one of these late nights at the library you’re walking home in gotham, you’d lost track of time but the sweet redheaded librarian named barbara reminded you to leave before it got too too late, still, you live in a rough part of town, and batman’s been busy lately with this new crime lord, you don’t care either way, too trapped in your own world of hurt and confusion, you don’t even realize what you’d walked into.

jason never gave much thought to his soulmate, he’d never even noticed any scars, thought maybe he didn’t even have one. definitely didn’t have one after his death.

he’d stalking after batman one night, both are aware the other one knows, but they arent confronting each other tonight, and when they turn onto a certain street he gets an odd feeling and he suddenly finds himself in front of of you,

and hes speechless, his world crashing down so quickly, because all he can see is the ‘j’ on your your face.

jason never gave much thought to his soulmate, and now he literally walked face first into them, and nothing is the same for either of you from there on out.

[imladybbq]

You Are Beautiful and Perfectly Imperfect Just the Way You Are 

I am pretty sure everyone wants to feel beautiful, look good and be presentable, be it offline or online. We want to create a good impression of ourselves that reflects our appearance and personality. It is especially evident in our current generation, where we will take great pictures and post them on social media. This consists of our day-to-day activities, outfits of the day (#OOTD), unforgettable moments and so on. It has become a trend of romanticizing mundane daily hustle and bustle. One of the ways we do this is by applying filters to our photos.   

What is Filter?  

A filter is a process where something is added or removed to distort or alter texts or photos. It has become a significant tool in the social media world (Rettberg 2014 p. 21). It allows us to edit the photos into something more aesthetically pleasing. However, it can also use as a way to entertain us and our friends. For instance, TikTok is known for its interactive filters, such as ‘Which Disney Characters Are You?’. There are so many types of filters, varying from beauty filters to mini-games, and try-on products. 

Filters have come a long way, and we use them daily. It has a couple of benefits to it, especially for brands! It creates a high engagement, which in turn provides a highly memorable experience. Filters are very interactive, and it requires the user’s full attention. Hence, it is wonderful for advertising a product or service, as it proves to have 70% memory recall, as compared to traditional advertising (Hamilton 2022).   

Plus, it also enhances the purchasing journey of customers. People do not need to go to physical stores anymore. We can merely try on makeup products through this technology, which can influence spontaneous buying (Hamilton 2022). On top of that, filters are such a pleasure to experiment with, especially the ones that highlight your greatest features and make you feel cute (Belle 2018). I mean, who does not like that, right?  

But there are a few cons to Filters...  

Unfortunately, it can distort our perception of reality, especially beauty filters. It becomes even worse with the beauty representation depicted through media and society. Society tends to pressure both men and women on a specific beauty standard needed to accomplish to be more socially desirable. This could create a person to have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Those with this disorder are concerned with some aspects of their appearance that they find unattractive (Coy-Dibley 2016 p. 2). It can become serious when one starts experiencing anxiety and obsession over their appearance through compulsive habits and routines, such as non-stop grooming and hiding certain ‘unattractive’ body areas (Coy-Dibley 2016 p. 3).   

Hence, numerous images portrayed by the media have a massive impact on those with BDD or those who are highly insecure. According to Orbach, we can see that many industries play on people’s body insecurities, highlighting them and all their supposed physical faults. They emphasize how these can be modified to look ‘better’, shaping the idealized concept of beauty. I believe we can all agree that the media and society sometimes have a ridiculous beauty standard that is unceasingly narrow and unrealistic (Coy-Dibley 2016 p. 3).  

According to a survey in 2017 by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), cosmetic surgeons first recognized a pattern of patients seeking surgery to better mimic how they appear using filters. In line with the results of that survey, 55% of surgeons reported seeing patients who wanted surgery primarily to enhance their appearance in selfies. In agreement with the previous point, in a 2015 study that looked at the impact of edited selfies on young girls' body dissatisfaction, people who regularly edit their photos are more concerned about their bodies and are more inclined to develop a distorted view of how they actually look.  

“I just see a lot of images that are just really unrealistic, and it sets up unrealistic expectations for patients because they’re trying to look like a fantasized version of themselves,” - Dr Vashi  

Body Positivity Movement  

In recent years, there has been a monumental shift in how bodies are represented in the media. Now you can see multiple plus-size celebrities on the screen, from fashion advertising to television shows. Big influential brands, such as H&M, have extended their clothing line to cater to those who are plus size (Yeboah 2020).

Other than that, makeup brands start expanding their shade range to provide for various skin colours. I am sure you would have heard of Fenty Beauty, a cosmetic brand that became one of the first makeup brands to launch 50 shades, which include albinos and dark-skinned people.

Now people are starting to accept that people come in different shapes, sizes and colours. Everyone deserves to be celebrated, and everyone is beautiful just the way they are.   

Although of course that this movement still has a long way to go. We can still see many nasty and insensitive comments due to the deep-rooted beauty standards in our society. Despite it, we must all uplift one another and create awareness, and with this, it can dismantle the toxic and hazardous narratives about unrealistic beauty standards by the media (Yeboah 2020). Together, we can create a safe space for every person to accept and love themselves.   

References:

Belle, E 2018, Young People Are Reportedly Seeking Plastic Surgery to Look More Like They Do in Snapchat Filters, Teen Vogue, Teen Vogue, viewed 2 June 2023, <https://www.teenvogue.com/story/young-people-plastic-surgery-snapchat-filters>. 

Coy-Dibley, I 2016, ‘“Digitized Dysmorphia” of the female body: the re/disfigurement of the image’, Palgrave communications, vol. 2, no. 1, Palgrave Macmillan, London, p. 16040–. 

Hamilton, J 2022, AR Filters – Everything You Need to Know! | Eon Visual Media, Eon Visual Media - App, Web, Design, Animation & Video, viewed 2 June 2023, <https://eon-media.com/insights/ar-filters/>. 

Rettberg, JW 2014, Seeing Ourselves Through Technology: How We Use Selfies, Blogs and Wearable Devices To See and Shape Ourselves, Springer Open, Basingstoke, pp. 20–32. 

Yeboah, S 2020, The body positivity movement still has a long way to go—here’s why, Vogue India, Vogue India, viewed 2 June 2023, <https://www.vogue.in/wellness/content/body-positivity-fat-acceptance-movement-still-has-a-long-way-to-go>. 

[advancedskinofocus]

How to Choose the Right Botox Specialist in Newport Beach

When it comes to the search for your revitalized natural glow, Botox in Newport Beach CA will be one of your key choices. To make you look smoother with fine lines or targeted wrinkles, as well as renewed aesthetics, there will be the need for having a qualified specialist in Botox. Below are the procedures and requirements should you decide on doing it at Newport Beach, CA.

1. Qualification and Certification

The Botox expert needs to be qualified and registered. A practitioner in Botox is supposed to be a medical doctor who has been trained to handle Botox Injections. Most of the experienced professionals in Newport Beach have special certifications in aesthetic medicine.

2. Know About Their Experience

Botox is not a procedure where experience does not matter. Seek professionals with proven track records and who specializes in non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The top best botox in Newport Beach CA specialists, often have years of hands-on experience, which will give you peace of mind knowing you're in skilled hands.

3. Read Reviews and Testimonials

Customer feedback is pure gold. Read reviews online, look at their social media pages, and review past clients' testimonials. Most satisfied patients will talk about their experience with the top best botox in Newport Beach CA, which would help you evaluate the quality of service and outcome.

4. Ask for Before-and-After Photos

Other signs may be seen first with pictures before and after, most especially with former patients. When you consult a specialized botox surgeon, you expect to see a portfolio and you would already know that if there are similarities he can follow what you really desire.

5. The Appealing Ambiance of the Clinic

The state of the clinic environment reveals how the clinic will treat your care as well. Credible Botox in Newport Beach CA companies will have their business premises clean, friendly, and professional while ensuring the safety and comfort of the patient as well.

6. Book Consultation

One of the essential steps in choosing the appropriate specialist is consultation. Present your goals during your visit and ask any questions about the treatment. This also offers a chance to measure how the provider can communicate and will work to allay your fears.

7. Transparency in Pricing

Reputation Botox in Newport Beach CA professionals will be transparent with prices upfront. Avoid cheap providers; it is often a dead giveaway that the product may be of substandard quality or the provider may not know what they are doing, after all. Quality is worth a premium.

8. The Botox Brand

Ask your practitioner what brand they administer Botox with. A class provider in Newport Beach, CA, should administer an FDA-approved product. The safety and effectiveness of Botox should be far higher.

9. Trust Your Instinct

Lastly, use your gut feelings. If anything feels weird throughout the visit, then don't be afraid to seek another location. Feeling at ease with your provider is quite important in becoming comfortable.

Conclusion

Choosing the top best botox in Newport Beach CA specialist is a decision that can significantly impact your results. By focusing on credentials, experience, and patient reviews, you’ll be well-equipped to find a professional who meets your needs. Remember, Botox in Newport Beach, CA, isn’t just about looking good – it’s about feeling confident in your skin.

[clinicgrower]

Digital Marketing for Cosmetic Practices: A Comprehensive Roadmap to Success

In the digital age, visibility is the new currency, and strategic marketing is the key to earning it.

For cosmetic practices, the impact of competition has made it imperative for the cosmetic practice to offer more than just good service delivery, but also to create a strong online visibility.. Cosmetic practices require the means of targeting the right audience, persuading the audience into visiting the cosmetic practices, and ultimately converting them. From increasing website visibility that guarantees high rank on the search engine results to designing desirable social marketing programs for the practice, this roadmap will help ensure the practice’s success.

Cosmetic Surgery Marketing Experts: Crafting Targeted Campaigns

When it comes to establishing a standout presence, cosmetic surgery marketing experts play a crucial role. These specialists understand the unique needs of cosmetic practices, leveraging their expertise to design strategies that attract patients. By hiring cosmetic surgery marketing experts, clinics ensure that campaigns are aligned with patient expectations, from SEO to paid advertising. Working with cosmetic surgery marketing experts ensures measurable results, boosting patient acquisition and retention.

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Cosmetic Surgery Marketing Agency: Customised Solutions for Growth

A cosmetic surgery marketing agency offers industry-specific expertise to help practices grow. The best cosmetic surgery marketing agency provides a range of services, from content marketing to PPC campaigns, ensuring visibility and engagement. Partnering with a reliable cosmetic surgery marketing agency is a critical step toward reaching your ideal audience and scaling operations.

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Cosmetic Surgery Paid Advertising: Reaching Patients Instantly

Cosmetic surgery paid advertising guarantees immediate visibility for clinics. Leveraging platforms like Google Ads, cosmetic surgery paid advertising drives traffic to your website. Clinics that invest in cosmetic surgery paid advertising benefit from targeted campaigns that convert clicks into consultations.

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Digital Marketing for Liposuction Clinics: Niche Strategies That Work

Tailored digital marketing for liposuction clinics ensures focused campaigns targeting liposuction patients. Effective digital marketing for liposuction clinics includes PPC, patient testimonials, and optimised landing pages. Clinics that excel in digital marketing for liposuction clinics attract quality leads and convert them into loyal patients.

Digital Marketing for Plastic Surgeons: Elevating Practice Visibility

Cosmetic Surgery Marketing: A Holistic Approach to Success

Cosmetic surgery marketing integrates strategies like branding, paid ads, and social proof. A comprehensive cosmetic surgery marketing plan positions clinics as trusted providers. Effective cosmetic surgery marketing ensures clinics stand out in a crowded market.

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Marketing Strategies for Cosmetic Clinics: Driving Patient Growth

Innovative marketing strategies for cosmetic clinics are essential for staying ahead. From influencer collaborations to webinars, marketing strategies for cosmetic clinics focus on engagement. Clinics that implement strong marketing strategies for cosmetic clinics enjoy sustained growth.

SEO and PPC for Plastic Surgeons: Dominating Search Results

Digital Marketing for Cosmetic Practices: Comprehensive Growth Tactics

Digital marketing for cosmetic practices is vital for connecting with modern patients. From creating engaging websites to implementing retargeting ads, digital marketing for cosmetic practices drives engagement. Clinics excelling in digital marketing for cosmetic practices ensure their services are always in demand.

Final Thoughts

Digital marketing in cosmetic practices is revolutionary; it means that clinics can reach, and convert patients in ways that were not possible before. Every process — from developing unique SEO approach to launching social media promotion — is aimed at developing the recognizable and credible brand. However when you choose the right tools and ensure balance on the right procedures your practice can grow and succeed today.

Are you ready for the next level and uplift your clinic with the effective digital marketing campaigns?

FAQS

What is the target market for cosmetic surgery?

In the aforementioned report, it was found that 92% of clients, who underwent cosmetic procedures, were women, and 45% of cosmetic surgeries were carried out on the age group of 40–54 year olds.

Does social media promote plastic surgery?

In addition, 62% of plastic surgeons believed social media could benefit their practice. In today’s landscape, it is common to find social media pages and accounts for a plastic surgery practice.

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NSFW:

Once I cut a bunch of gashes into my arm. My parents had me go to a plastic surgeon to have them lasered out, which was only partially successful. Anyway, the whole treatment ended up costing several thousand dollars, which I regret–much more than the scarring itself– because long sleeve shirts are totally a thing. I did eventually gently refuse any more treatments. 

I have scarring of a similar kind on my chest but those are much more evident because I was quite intoxicated when I made those. What's really interesting is I think one of those actually went to the bone, or near it. It is right on my sternum which is deformed from fencing. 

The interesting part about cutting yourself is that the blood doesn't flow in immediately. For a few seconds at the beginning, it’s just a clean white grove. Well, less than a few seconds, but, in such moments, your perception of the passage of time slows down.

A couple weeks later I was having sex with this woman. I met her a few hours prior. I didn't even know her last name or, for that matter, her first name. I only knew her nickname. But to be fair to my former self, she was a friend of my friends. Anyway, she said the scars in the middle of my chest were going to stay. She had similar ones. However, the key part was that she had scars along the bottom of her breasts from a reduction surgery. When I had the marks on my arm treated the doctor told my parents to get me psychiatric help so as to prevent me from doing it again. It seems to me a little unsettling that she had cosmetic surgery performed on her breasts around the same time she was injuring herself. Actually, now that I write this I recall that sometimes breast reduction surgery is performed to ease back pain. So that sort of undercuts my point, I guess. 

I wonder if there's actually a point to this post or its just macho boasting about sex. I think the point is that I was pretty miserable back then even though I was drinking trendy brands of alcohol and having casual sex. Whereas now I'm not having any sex, casual or otherwise, and I'm not really drinking and I'm much happier. It's not that there's anything bad about sex, or drinking, it's just that those things have to be done in the proper context. See, if this was macho I would not have emphasized that I'm not having sex.

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The Achievers Awards Season 2 – Celebrating Talent and Excellence! 🌟

The grand event at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Delhi, brought together inspiring individuals from diverse fields, showcasing their incredible achievements and empowering future leaders. 💪🏆

One of the proud awardees was Dr. Navnit Haror, a Gold Medalist dermatologist and renowned Celebrity Hair Transplant & Cosmetic Surgeon. His unwavering dedication and expertise continue to inspire countless individuals!

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It was truly a night to remember, filled with inspiration, celebration, and excellence!

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If you find yourself reaching for hand lotion on a loop this time of year, you’re not alone. The best hand creams for dry skin treat a concern that’s hardly rare. “Dry, chapped hands are one of the most common issues that I see in clinic,” affirms Courtney Rubin, board-certified dermatologist and the cofounder of Fig.1.“For these patients, using a deeply moisturizing and occlusive hand cream that seals any breaks in the skin and acts as a protective barrier against moisture loss is critical.”While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech-infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters. “By focusing on key aspects—ingredients, texture, and fragrance—you can choose the best hand cream for dry skin,” says Divya Shokeen, a board-certified dermatologist and hair-transplant surgeon based in Torrance, California. “Always remember that the best hand creams balance hydration, protection, and sensitivity to fragrance and other irritants.”Vogue’s Favorite Hand Creams for Dry Skin:In This StoryWhich creams achieve this balance? Cosmetic and medical dermatologist Dr. Mina Amin, MD, says that the secret to restoring hydration, repairing the skin barrier, and locking in moisture is all in the ingredients mix—ceramides, emollients (think shea butter and squalane), and humectants (hello, hyaluronic acid and glycerin!). Ahead, nine board-certified dermatologists share their top creams for keeping skin soft and supple against eczema, harsh winter winds, and regular ol’ dishwashing duty.Best for Extra Dry Skin: L’Occitane Dry Skin Hand CreamWhy We Love It: A Vogue editor favorite, this creamy salve contains 20% shea butter sourced from women-run cooperatives in West Africa. The ingredient is a powerful emollient; here, it’s paired with moisturizing sunflower seed and coconut oils for keeping skin smooth and supple. The cream is also infused with beta-glucan, a sugar-derived complex that helps soothe and nourish the skin, while rapeseed phytosterols (or plant-based lipids) help balance and protect it.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, beta-glucan, rapeseed phytosterolsFragrance: YesSize: 1 oz.Best Derm-Favorite: CeraVe Therapeutic Hand CreamWhy We Love It: One of Dr. Rubin’s go-to recommendations is this, “a good option for a protective, hydrating, barrier-supportive, and occlusive hand treatment from a derm-favorite brand,” she says. Dr. Shokeen also recommends the drugstore pick for patients with dry hands as it’s infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to “strengthen the skin barrier.” What’s more, the cream has a stamp of approval from the National Eczema Association.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (for soothing and calming the skin), hyaluronic acid (for hydration), ceramides (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 3 oz.Best Fragrance-Free: Nécessaire the Hand CreamWhy We Love It: Howard Sobel, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon based in New York, says that Nécessaire’s cream restores elasticity to the skin on the hands while keeping it hydrated and plump. The cream is infused with ceramides for moisture, peptides for volume, and niacinamide to support the skin barrier. To take the hand-care-as-skin-care theme one step further, the brand recommends pairing it with the Hand Retinol, which can be used at night.Key Ingredients: Marula butter and oil, five ceramides, peptides, niacinamideFragrance: NoSize: 2.2 fl oz.Best for Frequent Handwashing: Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand CreamAvèneCicalfate Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: ���This hydrating and nourishing cream helps to replenish moisture and boost the skin barrier,” says Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York and New Jersey. “Plus, it’s been shown to last through five hand washings.” With an antibacterial copper-zinc complex and sucralfate—a wound-healing agent that supports skin repair—the cream is also infused with Avène’s thermal spring water (which Dr. Garshick explains “has been shown to soften, soothe, and calm the skin”).Key Ingredients: Copper-zinc complex (an antibacterial ingredient), sucralfate (for soothing), Avène thermal spring waterFragrance: NoSize: 3.3 fl oz.Best Overnight Treatment: Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentSoft ServicesTheraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentWhy We Love It: “Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment uses 0.05% pure retinol in a satiny cream that smells like cake batter and left my hands gleaming through the morning,” Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle once wrote. (Though Malle detected a bakery-like scent, note that the product is technically fragrance-free.) Dr. Sobel adds, “With a combination of retinol and colloidal oatmeal, this helps lighten age spots while deeply hydrating the skin.” Also made with the humectant panthenol, the intensely moisturizing treatment should be used as the last step of a nighttime skin-care regime. As such, it comes with a pottery-like case meant for display on a bedside stand.Key Ingredients: Retinol, colloidal oatmeal, panthenolFragrance: NoSize: 1.7 fl oz.Best Anti-Aging: RéVive Fermitif Hand Renewal CreamRéViveFermitif Hand Renewal CreamWhy We Love It: “Not only does this rose-scented hand cream work to hydrate the skin, but it also helps restore elasticity and firmness, improving the overall appearance of the skin on the hands,” says Dr. Garshick. The firming effects are linked to Révive’s Firming Hand Complex, made with a mix of collagen-and-elastin-stimulating peptides. As a bonus, the cream has SPF 15 for sun protection.Key Ingredients: Bio-firming peptide, Firming Hand Complex (a mix of peptides and tea tree oil), mango seed, jojoba, and shea butters (for moisture)Fragrance: YesSize: 3.4 oz.Best for Irritated Skin: Medik8 H.E.O. BalmWhy We Love It: What’s the meaning behind H.E.O.? It’s simply an acronym for the balm’s ingredients, which work together to attract moisture and lock it into dry skin on the hands and face. “This moisture-boosting cream uses humectants, emollients, and occlusives, leaving the skin on the hand looking healthy and hydrated,” says Dr. Garshick. “Specifically, it harnesses allantoin to soothe the skin, beta-glucan to support the skin barrier, and arnica to calm the skin. It can also be great for post-procedure use or simply if the skin is feeling very dry.”Key Ingredients: Allantoin (to soothe redness), beta-glucan (to support the skin barrier), and arnica (an anti-inflammatory)Fragrance: NoSize: 1 oz.Best Thick Cream: Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand SalveKiehl'sUltimate Strength Hand SalveWhy We Love It: “This thick formulation is a great option for those with dry hands as it incorporates shea butter, avocado oil, and sesame-seed oil,” says Dr. Garshick. “It also helps to protect and repair the skin barrier, providing overall benefits for the skin.” A strong skin barrier protects the skin from irritants and pollution while balancing moisture levels and preventing water loss.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, sesame seed oilFragrance: NoSize: 5.0 fl oz.Best Reparative: Eucerin Advanced Repair CreamWhy We Love It: Enriched with ceramides to support the skin barrier and alpha hydroxy for gentle exfoliation, Eucerin’s reparative cream can be used all over the body. It targets dryness with amino acids, which support hydration by facilitating the flow of moisture throughout the skin. The classic cream has a stamp of approval from Dr. Shokeen: “It’s rich in ceramides and restores moisture effectively.”Key Ingredients: Ceramide-3 (to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier), amino acids, alpha hydroxy (for exfoliation)Fragrance: NoSize: 8 oz.Best Oatmeal: Aveeno Intense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamAveenoIntense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamWhy We Love It: With a rich consistency, “this oatmeal-based cream soothes and moisturizes deeply,” Dr. Shokeen says, adding that thick creams often work best for dry skin since the rich texture stays on the skin longer. In addition to oatmeal, the formulation contains glycerin, which “is ideal for drawing moisture into the skin,” Shokeen notes. Petrolatum helps seal it all in.Key Ingredients: Glycerin, petrolatum, prebiotic oatFragrance: NoSize: 3.5 oz.Best for Eczema: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand CreamWhy We Love It: “This non-greasy hand cream has been shown to provide 48-hour hydration and is a great option for those with sensitive skin, as it is fragrance-free and paraben-free,” Dr. Garshick says. “It combines shea butter, glycerin, and niacinamide as well as thermal spring water”—an anti-inflammatory ingredient that tones and boosts hydration.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (to soothe and restore the skin), shea butter (an emollient), glycerin (a humectant)Fragrance: NoSize: 1.69 fl oz.Best for Nail Care: Sisley Paris Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: The cuticle-softening cream tends to the nails while keeping the hands soft and smooth. Angela Lamb, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York, previously spoke to Vogue about the efficacy of its ingredients. “This formulation contains chestnut extract with antioxidant properties to support intrinsic barrier function,” she said. “It’s also formulated with almond oil and vitamin B5, which can soften cuticles and promote nail strength.”Key Ingredients: Biosaccharide solution and plant-based sugar (to attract and retain moisture), chestnut extract (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 2 fl oz.Best for On-the-Go: Glossier Hand CreamWhy We Love It: For fans of Glossier’s cult-favorite fragrance, You, its hand cream is a must-have that features the same subtle scent. Housed in a palm-sized pod, it fits effortlessly into any handbag, ready for a quick squeeze whenever you need it. But this hand cream isn’t just a pretty package—it’s packed with powerhouse ingredients like meadowfoam seed oil, which infuses skin with rich fatty acids for deep hydration, and fermented coconut fruit extract to enhance absorption, ensuring your hands stay soft and supple.Key Ingredients: Glycofilm pollustop, meadowfoam seed oil, rosemary leaf oil, fermented coconut fruit extract, rice branFragrance: YesSize: 2 fl oz.Best Antioxidant-Rich: Davines OI Hand BalmWhy We Love It: If you ask Vogue’s beauty commerce writer, Conçetta Ciarlo, to borrow her hand cream, she’ll reach for her tube of Davines. “Not only does this hand balm smell divine, it instantly revives my rough skin and cracked cuticles on even the coldest of winter days. Plus, when anyone shakes my hand, they always ask how my hands are so soft,” says Ciarlo. The star ingredient, roucou oil, is rich in natural antioxidants, offering protection against free radicals, while its fast-absorbing formula leaves hands feeling nourished and smooth.Key Ingredients: Roucou oil, jojoba seed oil, glycerin, olive oilFragrance: YesSize: 2.54 fl oz.Best Honey-Based: Flamingo Estate Manuka Rich CreamWhy We Love It: Packed with nature’s best, Flamingo Estate’s hand cream combines the antibacterial magic of manuka honey with a powerhouse of botanicals to rescue dry hands. Manuka honey works its healing wonders to soothe and repair, while calendula calms irritation. Hemp’s rich fatty acids help to deeply hydrate, leaving dry skin feeling soft and revitalized.Key Ingredients: Manuka honey, shea butter, calendula, lanolin, hempFragrance: YesSize: 2.5 fl oz.What do dermatologists recommend for extremely dry skin on hands?“For those with extremely dry skin, it is best to moisturize frequently, including after handwashing, to help retain moisture and nourish the skin,” Dr. Garshick instructs. “It is best to use a thick cream or ointment as this helps to lock moisture in and provides a protective barrier to minimize external irritation.” For example, Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is a thick cream she often recommends.“For those with very dry skin, it can help to apply moisturizing cream and then wear cotton gloves to keep the area occluded and seal moisture in,” she adds. Source link

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If you find yourself reaching for hand lotion on a loop this time of year, you’re not alone. The best hand creams for dry skin treat a concern that’s hardly rare. “Dry, chapped hands are one of the most common issues that I see in clinic,” affirms Courtney Rubin, board-certified dermatologist and the cofounder of Fig.1.“For these patients, using a deeply moisturizing and occlusive hand cream that seals any breaks in the skin and acts as a protective barrier against moisture loss is critical.”While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech-infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters. “By focusing on key aspects—ingredients, texture, and fragrance—you can choose the best hand cream for dry skin,” says Divya Shokeen, a board-certified dermatologist and hair-transplant surgeon based in Torrance, California. “Always remember that the best hand creams balance hydration, protection, and sensitivity to fragrance and other irritants.”Vogue’s Favorite Hand Creams for Dry Skin:In This StoryWhich creams achieve this balance? Cosmetic and medical dermatologist Dr. Mina Amin, MD, says that the secret to restoring hydration, repairing the skin barrier, and locking in moisture is all in the ingredients mix—ceramides, emollients (think shea butter and squalane), and humectants (hello, hyaluronic acid and glycerin!). Ahead, nine board-certified dermatologists share their top creams for keeping skin soft and supple against eczema, harsh winter winds, and regular ol’ dishwashing duty.Best for Extra Dry Skin: L’Occitane Dry Skin Hand CreamWhy We Love It: A Vogue editor favorite, this creamy salve contains 20% shea butter sourced from women-run cooperatives in West Africa. The ingredient is a powerful emollient; here, it’s paired with moisturizing sunflower seed and coconut oils for keeping skin smooth and supple. The cream is also infused with beta-glucan, a sugar-derived complex that helps soothe and nourish the skin, while rapeseed phytosterols (or plant-based lipids) help balance and protect it.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, beta-glucan, rapeseed phytosterolsFragrance: YesSize: 1 oz.Best Derm-Favorite: CeraVe Therapeutic Hand CreamWhy We Love It: One of Dr. Rubin’s go-to recommendations is this, “a good option for a protective, hydrating, barrier-supportive, and occlusive hand treatment from a derm-favorite brand,” she says. Dr. Shokeen also recommends the drugstore pick for patients with dry hands as it’s infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to “strengthen the skin barrier.” What’s more, the cream has a stamp of approval from the National Eczema Association.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (for soothing and calming the skin), hyaluronic acid (for hydration), ceramides (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 3 oz.Best Fragrance-Free: Nécessaire the Hand CreamWhy We Love It: Howard Sobel, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon based in New York, says that Nécessaire’s cream restores elasticity to the skin on the hands while keeping it hydrated and plump. The cream is infused with ceramides for moisture, peptides for volume, and niacinamide to support the skin barrier. To take the hand-care-as-skin-care theme one step further, the brand recommends pairing it with the Hand Retinol, which can be used at night.Key Ingredients: Marula butter and oil, five ceramides, peptides, niacinamideFragrance: NoSize: 2.2 fl oz.Best for Frequent Handwashing: Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand CreamAvèneCicalfate Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: “This hydrating and nourishing cream helps to replenish moisture and boost the skin barrier,” says Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York and New Jersey. “Plus, it’s been shown to last through five hand washings.” With an antibacterial copper-zinc complex and sucralfate—a wound-healing agent that supports skin repair—the cream is also infused with Avène’s thermal spring water (which Dr. Garshick explains “has been shown to soften, soothe, and calm the skin”).Key Ingredients: Copper-zinc complex (an antibacterial ingredient), sucralfate (for soothing), Avène thermal spring waterFragrance: NoSize: 3.3 fl oz.Best Overnight Treatment: Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentSoft ServicesTheraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentWhy We Love It: “Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment uses 0.05% pure retinol in a satiny cream that smells like cake batter and left my hands gleaming through the morning,” Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle once wrote. (Though Malle detected a bakery-like scent, note that the product is technically fragrance-free.) Dr. Sobel adds, “With a combination of retinol and colloidal oatmeal, this helps lighten age spots while deeply hydrating the skin.” Also made with the humectant panthenol, the intensely moisturizing treatment should be used as the last step of a nighttime skin-care regime. As such, it comes with a pottery-like case meant for display on a bedside stand.Key Ingredients: Retinol, colloidal oatmeal, panthenolFragrance: NoSize: 1.7 fl oz.Best Anti-Aging: RéVive Fermitif Hand Renewal CreamRéViveFermitif Hand Renewal CreamWhy We Love It: “Not only does this rose-scented hand cream work to hydrate the skin, but it also helps restore elasticity and firmness, improving the overall appearance of the skin on the hands,” says Dr. Garshick. The firming effects are linked to Révive’s Firming Hand Complex, made with a mix of collagen-and-elastin-stimulating peptides. As a bonus, the cream has SPF 15 for sun protection.Key Ingredients: Bio-firming peptide, Firming Hand Complex (a mix of peptides and tea tree oil), mango seed, jojoba, and shea butters (for moisture)Fragrance: YesSize: 3.4 oz.Best for Irritated Skin: Medik8 H.E.O. BalmWhy We Love It: What’s the meaning behind H.E.O.? It’s simply an acronym for the balm’s ingredients, which work together to attract moisture and lock it into dry skin on the hands and face. “This moisture-boosting cream uses humectants, emollients, and occlusives, leaving the skin on the hand looking healthy and hydrated,” says Dr. Garshick. “Specifically, it harnesses allantoin to soothe the skin, beta-glucan to support the skin barrier, and arnica to calm the skin. It can also be great for post-procedure use or simply if the skin is feeling very dry.”Key Ingredients: Allantoin (to soothe redness), beta-glucan (to support the skin barrier), and arnica (an anti-inflammatory)Fragrance: NoSize: 1 oz.Best Thick Cream: Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand SalveKiehl'sUltimate Strength Hand SalveWhy We Love It: “This thick formulation is a great option for those with dry hands as it incorporates shea butter, avocado oil, and sesame-seed oil,” says Dr. Garshick. “It also helps to protect and repair the skin barrier, providing overall benefits for the skin.” A strong skin barrier protects the skin from irritants and pollution while balancing moisture levels and preventing water loss.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, sesame seed oilFragrance: NoSize: 5.0 fl oz.Best Reparative: Eucerin Advanced Repair CreamWhy We Love It: Enriched with ceramides to support the skin barrier and alpha hydroxy for gentle exfoliation, Eucerin’s reparative cream can be used all over the body. It targets dryness with amino acids, which support hydration by facilitating the flow of moisture throughout the skin. The classic cream has a stamp of approval from Dr. Shokeen: “It’s rich in ceramides and restores moisture effectively.”Key Ingredients: Ceramide-3 (to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier), amino acids, alpha hydroxy (for exfoliation)Fragrance: NoSize: 8 oz.Best Oatmeal: Aveeno Intense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamAveenoIntense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamWhy We Love It: With a rich consistency, “this oatmeal-based cream soothes and moisturizes deeply,” Dr. Shokeen says, adding that thick creams often work best for dry skin since the rich texture stays on the skin longer. In addition to oatmeal, the formulation contains glycerin, which “is ideal for drawing moisture into the skin,” Shokeen notes. Petrolatum helps seal it all in.Key Ingredients: Glycerin, petrolatum, prebiotic oatFragrance: NoSize: 3.5 oz.Best for Eczema: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand CreamWhy We Love It: “This non-greasy hand cream has been shown to provide 48-hour hydration and is a great option for those with sensitive skin, as it is fragrance-free and paraben-free,” Dr. Garshick says. “It combines shea butter, glycerin, and niacinamide as well as thermal spring water”—an anti-inflammatory ingredient that tones and boosts hydration.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (to soothe and restore the skin), shea butter (an emollient), glycerin (a humectant)Fragrance: NoSize: 1.69 fl oz.Best for Nail Care: Sisley Paris Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: The cuticle-softening cream tends to the nails while keeping the hands soft and smooth. Angela Lamb, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York, previously spoke to Vogue about the efficacy of its ingredients. “This formulation contains chestnut extract with antioxidant properties to support intrinsic barrier function,” she said. “It’s also formulated with almond oil and vitamin B5, which can soften cuticles and promote nail strength.”Key Ingredients: Biosaccharide solution and plant-based sugar (to attract and retain moisture), chestnut extract (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 2 fl oz.Best for On-the-Go: Glossier Hand CreamWhy We Love It: For fans of Glossier’s cult-favorite fragrance, You, its hand cream is a must-have that features the same subtle scent. Housed in a palm-sized pod, it fits effortlessly into any handbag, ready for a quick squeeze whenever you need it. But this hand cream isn’t just a pretty package—it’s packed with powerhouse ingredients like meadowfoam seed oil, which infuses skin with rich fatty acids for deep hydration, and fermented coconut fruit extract to enhance absorption, ensuring your hands stay soft and supple.Key Ingredients: Glycofilm pollustop, meadowfoam seed oil, rosemary leaf oil, fermented coconut fruit extract, rice branFragrance: YesSize: 2 fl oz.Best Antioxidant-Rich: Davines OI Hand BalmWhy We Love It: If you ask Vogue’s beauty commerce writer, Conçetta Ciarlo, to borrow her hand cream, she’ll reach for her tube of Davines. “Not only does this hand balm smell divine, it instantly revives my rough skin and cracked cuticles on even the coldest of winter days. Plus, when anyone shakes my hand, they always ask how my hands are so soft,” says Ciarlo. The star ingredient, roucou oil, is rich in natural antioxidants, offering protection against free radicals, while its fast-absorbing formula leaves hands feeling nourished and smooth.Key Ingredients: Roucou oil, jojoba seed oil, glycerin, olive oilFragrance: YesSize: 2.54 fl oz.Best Honey-Based: Flamingo Estate Manuka Rich CreamWhy We Love It: Packed with nature’s best, Flamingo Estate’s hand cream combines the antibacterial magic of manuka honey with a powerhouse of botanicals to rescue dry hands. Manuka honey works its healing wonders to soothe and repair, while calendula calms irritation. Hemp’s rich fatty acids help to deeply hydrate, leaving dry skin feeling soft and revitalized.Key Ingredients: Manuka honey, shea butter, calendula, lanolin, hempFragrance: YesSize: 2.5 fl oz.What do dermatologists recommend for extremely dry skin on hands?“For those with extremely dry skin, it is best to moisturize frequently, including after handwashing, to help retain moisture and nourish the skin,” Dr. Garshick instructs. “It is best to use a thick cream or ointment as this helps to lock moisture in and provides a protective barrier to minimize external irritation.” For example, Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is a thick cream she often recommends.“For those with very dry skin, it can help to apply moisturizing cream and then wear cotton gloves to keep the area occluded and seal moisture in,” she adds. Source link

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If you find yourself reaching for hand lotion on a loop this time of year, you’re not alone. The best hand creams for dry skin treat a concern that’s hardly rare. “Dry, chapped hands are one of the most common issues that I see in clinic,” affirms Courtney Rubin, board-certified dermatologist and the cofounder of Fig.1.“For these patients, using a deeply moisturizing and occlusive hand cream that seals any breaks in the skin and acts as a protective barrier against moisture loss is critical.”While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech-infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters. “By focusing on key aspects—ingredients, texture, and fragrance—you can choose the best hand cream for dry skin,” says Divya Shokeen, a board-certified dermatologist and hair-transplant surgeon based in Torrance, California. “Always remember that the best hand creams balance hydration, protection, and sensitivity to fragrance and other irritants.”Vogue’s Favorite Hand Creams for Dry Skin:In This StoryWhich creams achieve this balance? Cosmetic and medical dermatologist Dr. Mina Amin, MD, says that the secret to restoring hydration, repairing the skin barrier, and locking in moisture is all in the ingredients mix—ceramides, emollients (think shea butter and squalane), and humectants (hello, hyaluronic acid and glycerin!). Ahead, nine board-certified dermatologists share their top creams for keeping skin soft and supple against eczema, harsh winter winds, and regular ol’ dishwashing duty.Best for Extra Dry Skin: L’Occitane Dry Skin Hand CreamWhy We Love It: A Vogue editor favorite, this creamy salve contains 20% shea butter sourced from women-run cooperatives in West Africa. The ingredient is a powerful emollient; here, it’s paired with moisturizing sunflower seed and coconut oils for keeping skin smooth and supple. The cream is also infused with beta-glucan, a sugar-derived complex that helps soothe and nourish the skin, while rapeseed phytosterols (or plant-based lipids) help balance and protect it.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, beta-glucan, rapeseed phytosterolsFragrance: YesSize: 1 oz.Best Derm-Favorite: CeraVe Therapeutic Hand CreamWhy We Love It: One of Dr. Rubin’s go-to recommendations is this, “a good option for a protective, hydrating, barrier-supportive, and occlusive hand treatment from a derm-favorite brand,” she says. Dr. Shokeen also recommends the drugstore pick for patients with dry hands as it’s infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to “strengthen the skin barrier.” What’s more, the cream has a stamp of approval from the National Eczema Association.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (for soothing and calming the skin), hyaluronic acid (for hydration), ceramides (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 3 oz.Best Fragrance-Free: Nécessaire the Hand CreamWhy We Love It: Howard Sobel, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon based in New York, says that Nécessaire’s cream restores elasticity to the skin on the hands while keeping it hydrated and plump. The cream is infused with ceramides for moisture, peptides for volume, and niacinamide to support the skin barrier. To take the hand-care-as-skin-care theme one step further, the brand recommends pairing it with the Hand Retinol, which can be used at night.Key Ingredients: Marula butter and oil, five ceramides, peptides, niacinamideFragrance: NoSize: 2.2 fl oz.Best for Frequent Handwashing: Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand CreamAvèneCicalfate Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: “This hydrating and nourishing cream helps to replenish moisture and boost the skin barrier,” says Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York and New Jersey. “Plus, it’s been shown to last through five hand washings.” With an antibacterial copper-zinc complex and sucralfate—a wound-healing agent that supports skin repair—the cream is also infused with Avène’s thermal spring water (which Dr. Garshick explains “has been shown to soften, soothe, and calm the skin”).Key Ingredients: Copper-zinc complex (an antibacterial ingredient), sucralfate (for soothing), Avène thermal spring waterFragrance: NoSize: 3.3 fl oz.Best Overnight Treatment: Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentSoft ServicesTheraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentWhy We Love It: “Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment uses 0.05% pure retinol in a satiny cream that smells like cake batter and left my hands gleaming through the morning,” Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle once wrote. (Though Malle detected a bakery-like scent, note that the product is technically fragrance-free.) Dr. Sobel adds, “With a combination of retinol and colloidal oatmeal, this helps lighten age spots while deeply hydrating the skin.” Also made with the humectant panthenol, the intensely moisturizing treatment should be used as the last step of a nighttime skin-care regime. As such, it comes with a pottery-like case meant for display on a bedside stand.Key Ingredients: Retinol, colloidal oatmeal, panthenolFragrance: NoSize: 1.7 fl oz.Best Anti-Aging: RéVive Fermitif Hand Renewal CreamRéViveFermitif Hand Renewal CreamWhy We Love It: “Not only does this rose-scented hand cream work to hydrate the skin, but it also helps restore elasticity and firmness, improving the overall appearance of the skin on the hands,” says Dr. Garshick. The firming effects are linked to Révive’s Firming Hand Complex, made with a mix of collagen-and-elastin-stimulating peptides. As a bonus, the cream has SPF 15 for sun protection.Key Ingredients: Bio-firming peptide, Firming Hand Complex (a mix of peptides and tea tree oil), mango seed, jojoba, and shea butters (for moisture)Fragrance: YesSize: 3.4 oz.Best for Irritated Skin: Medik8 H.E.O. BalmWhy We Love It: What’s the meaning behind H.E.O.? It’s simply an acronym for the balm’s ingredients, which work together to attract moisture and lock it into dry skin on the hands and face. “This moisture-boosting cream uses humectants, emollients, and occlusives, leaving the skin on the hand looking healthy and hydrated,” says Dr. Garshick. “Specifically, it harnesses allantoin to soothe the skin, beta-glucan to support the skin barrier, and arnica to calm the skin. It can also be great for post-procedure use or simply if the skin is feeling very dry.”Key Ingredients: Allantoin (to soothe redness), beta-glucan (to support the skin barrier), and arnica (an anti-inflammatory)Fragrance: NoSize: 1 oz.Best Thick Cream: Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand SalveKiehl'sUltimate Strength Hand SalveWhy We Love It: “This thick formulation is a great option for those with dry hands as it incorporates shea butter, avocado oil, and sesame-seed oil,” says Dr. Garshick. “It also helps to protect and repair the skin barrier, providing overall benefits for the skin.” A strong skin barrier protects the skin from irritants and pollution while balancing moisture levels and preventing water loss.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, sesame seed oilFragrance: NoSize: 5.0 fl oz.Best Reparative: Eucerin Advanced Repair CreamWhy We Love It: Enriched with ceramides to support the skin barrier and alpha hydroxy for gentle exfoliation, Eucerin’s reparative cream can be used all over the body. It targets dryness with amino acids, which support hydration by facilitating the flow of moisture throughout the skin. The classic cream has a stamp of approval from Dr. Shokeen: “It’s rich in ceramides and restores moisture effectively.”Key Ingredients: Ceramide-3 (to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier), amino acids, alpha hydroxy (for exfoliation)Fragrance: NoSize: 8 oz.Best Oatmeal: Aveeno Intense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamAveenoIntense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamWhy We Love It: With a rich consistency, “this oatmeal-based cream soothes and moisturizes deeply,” Dr. Shokeen says, adding that thick creams often work best for dry skin since the rich texture stays on the skin longer. In addition to oatmeal, the formulation contains glycerin, which “is ideal for drawing moisture into the skin,” Shokeen notes. Petrolatum helps seal it all in.Key Ingredients: Glycerin, petrolatum, prebiotic oatFragrance: NoSize: 3.5 oz.Best for Eczema: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand CreamWhy We Love It: “This non-greasy hand cream has been shown to provide 48-hour hydration and is a great option for those with sensitive skin, as it is fragrance-free and paraben-free,” Dr. Garshick says. “It combines shea butter, glycerin, and niacinamide as well as thermal spring water”—an anti-inflammatory ingredient that tones and boosts hydration.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (to soothe and restore the skin), shea butter (an emollient), glycerin (a humectant)Fragrance: NoSize: 1.69 fl oz.Best for Nail Care: Sisley Paris Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: The cuticle-softening cream tends to the nails while keeping the hands soft and smooth. Angela Lamb, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York, previously spoke to Vogue about the efficacy of its ingredients. “This formulation contains chestnut extract with antioxidant properties to support intrinsic barrier function,” she said. “It’s also formulated with almond oil and vitamin B5, which can soften cuticles and promote nail strength.”Key Ingredients: Biosaccharide solution and plant-based sugar (to attract and retain moisture), chestnut extract (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 2 fl oz.Best for On-the-Go: Glossier Hand CreamWhy We Love It: For fans of Glossier’s cult-favorite fragrance, You, its hand cream is a must-have that features the same subtle scent. Housed in a palm-sized pod, it fits effortlessly into any handbag, ready for a quick squeeze whenever you need it. But this hand cream isn’t just a pretty package—it’s packed with powerhouse ingredients like meadowfoam seed oil, which infuses skin with rich fatty acids for deep hydration, and fermented coconut fruit extract to enhance absorption, ensuring your hands stay soft and supple.Key Ingredients: Glycofilm pollustop, meadowfoam seed oil, rosemary leaf oil, fermented coconut fruit extract, rice branFragrance: YesSize: 2 fl oz.Best Antioxidant-Rich: Davines OI Hand BalmWhy We Love It: If you ask Vogue’s beauty commerce writer, Conçetta Ciarlo, to borrow her hand cream, she’ll reach for her tube of Davines. “Not only does this hand balm smell divine, it instantly revives my rough skin and cracked cuticles on even the coldest of winter days. Plus, when anyone shakes my hand, they always ask how my hands are so soft,” says Ciarlo. The star ingredient, roucou oil, is rich in natural antioxidants, offering protection against free radicals, while its fast-absorbing formula leaves hands feeling nourished and smooth.Key Ingredients: Roucou oil, jojoba seed oil, glycerin, olive oilFragrance: YesSize: 2.54 fl oz.Best Honey-Based: Flamingo Estate Manuka Rich CreamWhy We Love It: Packed with nature’s best, Flamingo Estate’s hand cream combines the antibacterial magic of manuka honey with a powerhouse of botanicals to rescue dry hands. Manuka honey works its healing wonders to soothe and repair, while calendula calms irritation. Hemp’s rich fatty acids help to deeply hydrate, leaving dry skin feeling soft and revitalized.Key Ingredients: Manuka honey, shea butter, calendula, lanolin, hempFragrance: YesSize: 2.5 fl oz.What do dermatologists recommend for extremely dry skin on hands?“For those with extremely dry skin, it is best to moisturize frequently, including after handwashing, to help retain moisture and nourish the skin,” Dr. Garshick instructs. “It is best to use a thick cream or ointment as this helps to lock moisture in and provides a protective barrier to minimize external irritation.” For example, Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is a thick cream she often recommends.“For those with very dry skin, it can help to apply moisturizing cream and then wear cotton gloves to keep the area occluded and seal moisture in,” she adds. Source link

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If you find yourself reaching for hand lotion on a loop this time of year, you’re not alone. The best hand creams for dry skin treat a concern that’s hardly rare. “Dry, chapped hands are one of the most common issues that I see in clinic,” affirms Courtney Rubin, board-certified dermatologist and the cofounder of Fig.1.“For these patients, using a deeply moisturizing and occlusive hand cream that seals any breaks in the skin and acts as a protective barrier against moisture loss is critical.”While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech-infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters. “By focusing on key aspects—ingredients, texture, and fragrance—you can choose the best hand cream for dry skin,” says Divya Shokeen, a board-certified dermatologist and hair-transplant surgeon based in Torrance, California. “Always remember that the best hand creams balance hydration, protection, and sensitivity to fragrance and other irritants.”Vogue’s Favorite Hand Creams for Dry Skin:In This StoryWhich creams achieve this balance? Cosmetic and medical dermatologist Dr. Mina Amin, MD, says that the secret to restoring hydration, repairing the skin barrier, and locking in moisture is all in the ingredients mix—ceramides, emollients (think shea butter and squalane), and humectants (hello, hyaluronic acid and glycerin!). Ahead, nine board-certified dermatologists share their top creams for keeping skin soft and supple against eczema, harsh winter winds, and regular ol’ dishwashing duty.Best for Extra Dry Skin: L’Occitane Dry Skin Hand CreamWhy We Love It: A Vogue editor favorite, this creamy salve contains 20% shea butter sourced from women-run cooperatives in West Africa. The ingredient is a powerful emollient; here, it’s paired with moisturizing sunflower seed and coconut oils for keeping skin smooth and supple. The cream is also infused with beta-glucan, a sugar-derived complex that helps soothe and nourish the skin, while rapeseed phytosterols (or plant-based lipids) help balance and protect it.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, beta-glucan, rapeseed phytosterolsFragrance: YesSize: 1 oz.Best Derm-Favorite: CeraVe Therapeutic Hand CreamWhy We Love It: One of Dr. Rubin’s go-to recommendations is this, “a good option for a protective, hydrating, barrier-supportive, and occlusive hand treatment from a derm-favorite brand,” she says. Dr. Shokeen also recommends the drugstore pick for patients with dry hands as it’s infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to “strengthen the skin barrier.” What’s more, the cream has a stamp of approval from the National Eczema Association.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (for soothing and calming the skin), hyaluronic acid (for hydration), ceramides (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 3 oz.Best Fragrance-Free: Nécessaire the Hand CreamWhy We Love It: Howard Sobel, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon based in New York, says that Nécessaire’s cream restores elasticity to the skin on the hands while keeping it hydrated and plump. The cream is infused with ceramides for moisture, peptides for volume, and niacinamide to support the skin barrier. To take the hand-care-as-skin-care theme one step further, the brand recommends pairing it with the Hand Retinol, which can be used at night.Key Ingredients: Marula butter and oil, five ceramides, peptides, niacinamideFragrance: NoSize: 2.2 fl oz.Best for Frequent Handwashing: Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand CreamAvèneCicalfate Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: “This hydrating and nourishing cream helps to replenish moisture and boost the skin barrier,” says Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York and New Jersey. “Plus, it’s been shown to last through five hand washings.” With an antibacterial copper-zinc complex and sucralfate—a wound-healing agent that supports skin repair—the cream is also infused with Avène’s thermal spring water (which Dr. Garshick explains “has been shown to soften, soothe, and calm the skin”).Key Ingredients: Copper-zinc complex (an antibacterial ingredient), sucralfate (for soothing), Avène thermal spring waterFragrance: NoSize: 3.3 fl oz.Best Overnight Treatment: Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentSoft ServicesTheraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentWhy We Love It: “Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment uses 0.05% pure retinol in a satiny cream that smells like cake batter and left my hands gleaming through the morning,” Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle once wrote. (Though Malle detected a bakery-like scent, note that the product is technically fragrance-free.) Dr. Sobel adds, “With a combination of retinol and colloidal oatmeal, this helps lighten age spots while deeply hydrating the skin.” Also made with the humectant panthenol, the intensely moisturizing treatment should be used as the last step of a nighttime skin-care regime. As such, it comes with a pottery-like case meant for display on a bedside stand.Key Ingredients: Retinol, colloidal oatmeal, panthenolFragrance: NoSize: 1.7 fl oz.Best Anti-Aging: RéVive Fermitif Hand Renewal CreamRéViveFermitif Hand Renewal CreamWhy We Love It: “Not only does this rose-scented hand cream work to hydrate the skin, but it also helps restore elasticity and firmness, improving the overall appearance of the skin on the hands,” says Dr. Garshick. The firming effects are linked to Révive’s Firming Hand Complex, made with a mix of collagen-and-elastin-stimulating peptides. As a bonus, the cream has SPF 15 for sun protection.Key Ingredients: Bio-firming peptide, Firming Hand Complex (a mix of peptides and tea tree oil), mango seed, jojoba, and shea butters (for moisture)Fragrance: YesSize: 3.4 oz.Best for Irritated Skin: Medik8 H.E.O. BalmWhy We Love It: What’s the meaning behind H.E.O.? It’s simply an acronym for the balm’s ingredients, which work together to attract moisture and lock it into dry skin on the hands and face. “This moisture-boosting cream uses humectants, emollients, and occlusives, leaving the skin on the hand looking healthy and hydrated,” says Dr. Garshick. “Specifically, it harnesses allantoin to soothe the skin, beta-glucan to support the skin barrier, and arnica to calm the skin. It can also be great for post-procedure use or simply if the skin is feeling very dry.”Key Ingredients: Allantoin (to soothe redness), beta-glucan (to support the skin barrier), and arnica (an anti-inflammatory)Fragrance: NoSize: 1 oz.Best Thick Cream: Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand SalveKiehl'sUltimate Strength Hand SalveWhy We Love It: “This thick formulation is a great option for those with dry hands as it incorporates shea butter, avocado oil, and sesame-seed oil,” says Dr. Garshick. “It also helps to protect and repair the skin barrier, providing overall benefits for the skin.” A strong skin barrier protects the skin from irritants and pollution while balancing moisture levels and preventing water loss.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, sesame seed oilFragrance: NoSize: 5.0 fl oz.Best Reparative: Eucerin Advanced Repair CreamWhy We Love It: Enriched with ceramides to support the skin barrier and alpha hydroxy for gentle exfoliation, Eucerin’s reparative cream can be used all over the body. It targets dryness with amino acids, which support hydration by facilitating the flow of moisture throughout the skin. The classic cream has a stamp of approval from Dr. Shokeen: “It’s rich in ceramides and restores moisture effectively.”Key Ingredients: Ceramide-3 (to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier), amino acids, alpha hydroxy (for exfoliation)Fragrance: NoSize: 8 oz.Best Oatmeal: Aveeno Intense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamAveenoIntense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamWhy We Love It: With a rich consistency, “this oatmeal-based cream soothes and moisturizes deeply,” Dr. Shokeen says, adding that thick creams often work best for dry skin since the rich texture stays on the skin longer. In addition to oatmeal, the formulation contains glycerin, which “is ideal for drawing moisture into the skin,” Shokeen notes. Petrolatum helps seal it all in.Key Ingredients: Glycerin, petrolatum, prebiotic oatFragrance: NoSize: 3.5 oz.Best for Eczema: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand CreamWhy We Love It: “This non-greasy hand cream has been shown to provide 48-hour hydration and is a great option for those with sensitive skin, as it is fragrance-free and paraben-free,” Dr. Garshick says. “It combines shea butter, glycerin, and niacinamide as well as thermal spring water”—an anti-inflammatory ingredient that tones and boosts hydration.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (to soothe and restore the skin), shea butter (an emollient), glycerin (a humectant)Fragrance: NoSize: 1.69 fl oz.Best for Nail Care: Sisley Paris Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: The cuticle-softening cream tends to the nails while keeping the hands soft and smooth. Angela Lamb, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York, previously spoke to Vogue about the efficacy of its ingredients. “This formulation contains chestnut extract with antioxidant properties to support intrinsic barrier function,” she said. “It’s also formulated with almond oil and vitamin B5, which can soften cuticles and promote nail strength.”Key Ingredients: Biosaccharide solution and plant-based sugar (to attract and retain moisture), chestnut extract (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 2 fl oz.Best for On-the-Go: Glossier Hand CreamWhy We Love It: For fans of Glossier’s cult-favorite fragrance, You, its hand cream is a must-have that features the same subtle scent. Housed in a palm-sized pod, it fits effortlessly into any handbag, ready for a quick squeeze whenever you need it. But this hand cream isn’t just a pretty package—it’s packed with powerhouse ingredients like meadowfoam seed oil, which infuses skin with rich fatty acids for deep hydration, and fermented coconut fruit extract to enhance absorption, ensuring your hands stay soft and supple.Key Ingredients: Glycofilm pollustop, meadowfoam seed oil, rosemary leaf oil, fermented coconut fruit extract, rice branFragrance: YesSize: 2 fl oz.Best Antioxidant-Rich: Davines OI Hand BalmWhy We Love It: If you ask Vogue’s beauty commerce writer, Conçetta Ciarlo, to borrow her hand cream, she’ll reach for her tube of Davines. “Not only does this hand balm smell divine, it instantly revives my rough skin and cracked cuticles on even the coldest of winter days. Plus, when anyone shakes my hand, they always ask how my hands are so soft,” says Ciarlo. The star ingredient, roucou oil, is rich in natural antioxidants, offering protection against free radicals, while its fast-absorbing formula leaves hands feeling nourished and smooth.Key Ingredients: Roucou oil, jojoba seed oil, glycerin, olive oilFragrance: YesSize: 2.54 fl oz.Best Honey-Based: Flamingo Estate Manuka Rich CreamWhy We Love It: Packed with nature’s best, Flamingo Estate’s hand cream combines the antibacterial magic of manuka honey with a powerhouse of botanicals to rescue dry hands. Manuka honey works its healing wonders to soothe and repair, while calendula calms irritation. Hemp’s rich fatty acids help to deeply hydrate, leaving dry skin feeling soft and revitalized.Key Ingredients: Manuka honey, shea butter, calendula, lanolin, hempFragrance: YesSize: 2.5 fl oz.What do dermatologists recommend for extremely dry skin on hands?“For those with extremely dry skin, it is best to moisturize frequently, including after handwashing, to help retain moisture and nourish the skin,” Dr. Garshick instructs. “It is best to use a thick cream or ointment as this helps to lock moisture in and provides a protective barrier to minimize external irritation.” For example, Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is a thick cream she often recommends.“For those with very dry skin, it can help to apply moisturizing cream and then wear cotton gloves to keep the area occluded and seal moisture in,” she adds. Source link

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If you find yourself reaching for hand lotion on a loop this time of year, you’re not alone. The best hand creams for dry skin treat a concern that’s hardly rare. “Dry, chapped hands are one of the most common issues that I see in clinic,” affirms Courtney Rubin, board-certified dermatologist and the cofounder of Fig.1.“For these patients, using a deeply moisturizing and occlusive hand cream that seals any breaks in the skin and acts as a protective barrier against moisture loss is critical.”While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech-infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters. “By focusing on key aspects—ingredients, texture, and fragrance—you can choose the best hand cream for dry skin,” says Divya Shokeen, a board-certified dermatologist and hair-transplant surgeon based in Torrance, California. “Always remember that the best hand creams balance hydration, protection, and sensitivity to fragrance and other irritants.”Vogue’s Favorite Hand Creams for Dry Skin:In This StoryWhich creams achieve this balance? Cosmetic and medical dermatologist Dr. Mina Amin, MD, says that the secret to restoring hydration, repairing the skin barrier, and locking in moisture is all in the ingredients mix—ceramides, emollients (think shea butter and squalane), and humectants (hello, hyaluronic acid and glycerin!). Ahead, nine board-certified dermatologists share their top creams for keeping skin soft and supple against eczema, harsh winter winds, and regular ol’ dishwashing duty.Best for Extra Dry Skin: L’Occitane Dry Skin Hand CreamWhy We Love It: A Vogue editor favorite, this creamy salve contains 20% shea butter sourced from women-run cooperatives in West Africa. The ingredient is a powerful emollient; here, it’s paired with moisturizing sunflower seed and coconut oils for keeping skin smooth and supple. The cream is also infused with beta-glucan, a sugar-derived complex that helps soothe and nourish the skin, while rapeseed phytosterols (or plant-based lipids) help balance and protect it.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, beta-glucan, rapeseed phytosterolsFragrance: YesSize: 1 oz.Best Derm-Favorite: CeraVe Therapeutic Hand CreamWhy We Love It: One of Dr. Rubin’s go-to recommendations is this, “a good option for a protective, hydrating, barrier-supportive, and occlusive hand treatment from a derm-favorite brand,” she says. Dr. Shokeen also recommends the drugstore pick for patients with dry hands as it’s infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to “strengthen the skin barrier.” What’s more, the cream has a stamp of approval from the National Eczema Association.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (for soothing and calming the skin), hyaluronic acid (for hydration), ceramides (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 3 oz.Best Fragrance-Free: Nécessaire the Hand CreamWhy We Love It: Howard Sobel, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon based in New York, says that Nécessaire’s cream restores elasticity to the skin on the hands while keeping it hydrated and plump. The cream is infused with ceramides for moisture, peptides for volume, and niacinamide to support the skin barrier. To take the hand-care-as-skin-care theme one step further, the brand recommends pairing it with the Hand Retinol, which can be used at night.Key Ingredients: Marula butter and oil, five ceramides, peptides, niacinamideFragrance: NoSize: 2.2 fl oz.Best for Frequent Handwashing: Avène Cicalfate Restorative Hand CreamAvèneCicalfate Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: “This hydrating and nourishing cream helps to replenish moisture and boost the skin barrier,” says Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York and New Jersey. “Plus, it’s been shown to last through five hand washings.” With an antibacterial copper-zinc complex and sucralfate—a wound-healing agent that supports skin repair—the cream is also infused with Avène’s thermal spring water (which Dr. Garshick explains “has been shown to soften, soothe, and calm the skin”).Key Ingredients: Copper-zinc complex (an antibacterial ingredient), sucralfate (for soothing), Avène thermal spring waterFragrance: NoSize: 3.3 fl oz.Best Overnight Treatment: Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentSoft ServicesTheraplush Overnight Repair TreatmentWhy We Love It: “Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment uses 0.05% pure retinol in a satiny cream that smells like cake batter and left my hands gleaming through the morning,” Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle once wrote. (Though Malle detected a bakery-like scent, note that the product is technically fragrance-free.) Dr. Sobel adds, “With a combination of retinol and colloidal oatmeal, this helps lighten age spots while deeply hydrating the skin.” Also made with the humectant panthenol, the intensely moisturizing treatment should be used as the last step of a nighttime skin-care regime. As such, it comes with a pottery-like case meant for display on a bedside stand.Key Ingredients: Retinol, colloidal oatmeal, panthenolFragrance: NoSize: 1.7 fl oz.Best Anti-Aging: RéVive Fermitif Hand Renewal CreamRéViveFermitif Hand Renewal CreamWhy We Love It: “Not only does this rose-scented hand cream work to hydrate the skin, but it also helps restore elasticity and firmness, improving the overall appearance of the skin on the hands,” says Dr. Garshick. The firming effects are linked to Révive’s Firming Hand Complex, made with a mix of collagen-and-elastin-stimulating peptides. As a bonus, the cream has SPF 15 for sun protection.Key Ingredients: Bio-firming peptide, Firming Hand Complex (a mix of peptides and tea tree oil), mango seed, jojoba, and shea butters (for moisture)Fragrance: YesSize: 3.4 oz.Best for Irritated Skin: Medik8 H.E.O. BalmWhy We Love It: What’s the meaning behind H.E.O.? It’s simply an acronym for the balm’s ingredients, which work together to attract moisture and lock it into dry skin on the hands and face. “This moisture-boosting cream uses humectants, emollients, and occlusives, leaving the skin on the hand looking healthy and hydrated,” says Dr. Garshick. “Specifically, it harnesses allantoin to soothe the skin, beta-glucan to support the skin barrier, and arnica to calm the skin. It can also be great for post-procedure use or simply if the skin is feeling very dry.”Key Ingredients: Allantoin (to soothe redness), beta-glucan (to support the skin barrier), and arnica (an anti-inflammatory)Fragrance: NoSize: 1 oz.Best Thick Cream: Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand SalveKiehl'sUltimate Strength Hand SalveWhy We Love It: “This thick formulation is a great option for those with dry hands as it incorporates shea butter, avocado oil, and sesame-seed oil,” says Dr. Garshick. “It also helps to protect and repair the skin barrier, providing overall benefits for the skin.” A strong skin barrier protects the skin from irritants and pollution while balancing moisture levels and preventing water loss.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, sesame seed oilFragrance: NoSize: 5.0 fl oz.Best Reparative: Eucerin Advanced Repair CreamWhy We Love It: Enriched with ceramides to support the skin barrier and alpha hydroxy for gentle exfoliation, Eucerin’s reparative cream can be used all over the body. It targets dryness with amino acids, which support hydration by facilitating the flow of moisture throughout the skin. The classic cream has a stamp of approval from Dr. Shokeen: “It’s rich in ceramides and restores moisture effectively.”Key Ingredients: Ceramide-3 (to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier), amino acids, alpha hydroxy (for exfoliation)Fragrance: NoSize: 8 oz.Best Oatmeal: Aveeno Intense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamAveenoIntense Moisture Skin Relief Hand CreamWhy We Love It: With a rich consistency, “this oatmeal-based cream soothes and moisturizes deeply,” Dr. Shokeen says, adding that thick creams often work best for dry skin since the rich texture stays on the skin longer. In addition to oatmeal, the formulation contains glycerin, which “is ideal for drawing moisture into the skin,” Shokeen notes. Petrolatum helps seal it all in.Key Ingredients: Glycerin, petrolatum, prebiotic oatFragrance: NoSize: 3.5 oz.Best for Eczema: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand CreamWhy We Love It: “This non-greasy hand cream has been shown to provide 48-hour hydration and is a great option for those with sensitive skin, as it is fragrance-free and paraben-free,” Dr. Garshick says. “It combines shea butter, glycerin, and niacinamide as well as thermal spring water”—an anti-inflammatory ingredient that tones and boosts hydration.Key Ingredients: Niacinamide (to soothe and restore the skin), shea butter (an emollient), glycerin (a humectant)Fragrance: NoSize: 1.69 fl oz.Best for Nail Care: Sisley Paris Restorative Hand CreamWhy We Love It: The cuticle-softening cream tends to the nails while keeping the hands soft and smooth. Angela Lamb, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York, previously spoke to Vogue about the efficacy of its ingredients. “This formulation contains chestnut extract with antioxidant properties to support intrinsic barrier function,” she said. “It’s also formulated with almond oil and vitamin B5, which can soften cuticles and promote nail strength.”Key Ingredients: Biosaccharide solution and plant-based sugar (to attract and retain moisture), chestnut extract (to support the skin barrier)Fragrance: NoSize: 2 fl oz.Best for On-the-Go: Glossier Hand CreamWhy We Love It: For fans of Glossier’s cult-favorite fragrance, You, its hand cream is a must-have that features the same subtle scent. Housed in a palm-sized pod, it fits effortlessly into any handbag, ready for a quick squeeze whenever you need it. But this hand cream isn’t just a pretty package—it’s packed with powerhouse ingredients like meadowfoam seed oil, which infuses skin with rich fatty acids for deep hydration, and fermented coconut fruit extract to enhance absorption, ensuring your hands stay soft and supple.Key Ingredients: Glycofilm pollustop, meadowfoam seed oil, rosemary leaf oil, fermented coconut fruit extract, rice branFragrance: YesSize: 2 fl oz.Best Antioxidant-Rich: Davines OI Hand BalmWhy We Love It: If you ask Vogue’s beauty commerce writer, Conçetta Ciarlo, to borrow her hand cream, she’ll reach for her tube of Davines. “Not only does this hand balm smell divine, it instantly revives my rough skin and cracked cuticles on even the coldest of winter days. Plus, when anyone shakes my hand, they always ask how my hands are so soft,” says Ciarlo. The star ingredient, roucou oil, is rich in natural antioxidants, offering protection against free radicals, while its fast-absorbing formula leaves hands feeling nourished and smooth.Key Ingredients: Roucou oil, jojoba seed oil, glycerin, olive oilFragrance: YesSize: 2.54 fl oz.Best Honey-Based: Flamingo Estate Manuka Rich CreamWhy We Love It: Packed with nature’s best, Flamingo Estate’s hand cream combines the antibacterial magic of manuka honey with a powerhouse of botanicals to rescue dry hands. Manuka honey works its healing wonders to soothe and repair, while calendula calms irritation. Hemp’s rich fatty acids help to deeply hydrate, leaving dry skin feeling soft and revitalized.Key Ingredients: Manuka honey, shea butter, calendula, lanolin, hempFragrance: YesSize: 2.5 fl oz.What do dermatologists recommend for extremely dry skin on hands?“For those with extremely dry skin, it is best to moisturize frequently, including after handwashing, to help retain moisture and nourish the skin,” Dr. Garshick instructs. “It is best to use a thick cream or ointment as this helps to lock moisture in and provides a protective barrier to minimize external irritation.” For example, Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is a thick cream she often recommends.“For those with very dry skin, it can help to apply moisturizing cream and then wear cotton gloves to keep the area occluded and seal moisture in,” she adds. Source link