Taking Care of Your Skin - Beyond the Product Aisle

Beautiful Spring is here!

Skin care is more than just what you find in the product aisle - who knew! In this talk, Pooja Sodha, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, explains the anatomical and age-related changes that occur over time. Furthermore, she explores the relevant external factors that affect your skin, such as sun exposure, smoking, diet, sleep, and stress.

Finally, she delves into the basics of a gentle, yet effective skincare regimen and the principles of cosmeceuticals, including cleansers, moisturizers, and the anti-aging holy grail: retinoids/retinols.

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