4 Home Skin Care Remedies from Dr. Patel on Reader's Digest

What are some home remedies to soothe skin? Check out Dr. Patel's answers in Reader's Digest's article "23 Old-Time Home Remedies We’ve Forgotten—but Need to Bring Back ASAP."

Visha Skin Care Graces the Pages of Redbook Magazine

Have you read the October 2017 Redbook Magazine yet? If so, you probably spotted the Visha Skin Care Advanced Correcting Serum featured in the Tips 'n Trends section! 

Dr. Patel Featured on Parents Magazine

What does Dr. Patel think about using bee venom to reduce C-section scars? Check out her answer on Parents Magazine.

Dr. Patel Featured on Prevention.com

Dr. Patel was recently featured on Prevention.com, where she gives tips on reversing signs of neck aging. Read the full article here.

Dr. Patel Featured on Livingly

Check out Dr. Patel's article on Livingly.com! 

Dr. Patel Featured on Reader's Digest

Check out the article "12 Things Your Mother’s Health Says About You" on Reader's Digest, featuring a quote from Dr. Visha!

Wonder if you're going to get wrinkles or skin damage? Take a look at your mom's face. (Find out what dermatologists wish you knew about preventing wrinkles.) Research has shown that male and female skin ages differently due to different hormones. 'Your mother's ability to break down collagen and the age when it started breaking down—the age when she got wrinkles—are passed down to you, as well as the pattern of collagen breakdown: Did she get wrinkles around her eyes first, or deeper lines around her mouth?' says dermatologist Purvisha Patel, MD, creator of Visha Skin Care. 'Looking at pictures of her as she ages helps you understand how to combat your aging process.' Daily sunscreen and an anti-aging serum with retinol, vitamin C, ferulic acid, and vitamin E work to fight these genetic effects, she says. In addition, your skin type, passed down from your mother and your father, can affect your chances of sun damage and skin cancer. Those with fairer skin are most at risk."

Sunscreen, Self-Tanning, and Sunless Tanning

The American Academy of Dermatology has named May the official Melanoma Awareness Month, so as a precaution we’re sharing with you three things you can do now to proactively protect your skin. 

1. Sunscreen – Applying sunscreen to your skin daily is very important. Any area of your body that will be exposed to the sun should receive a layer of sunscreen to provide a healthy barrier between the sun and your skin. To best protect your skin, apply sunscreen after you’ve applied Advanced Correcting Serum and before you apply your makeup.  

2. Self-Screening - A monthly head-to-toe screening is recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation. Knowing the various marks on your body and monitoring your skin for any new or changing lesions can result in early detection and removal of skin cancer. Refer to The ABC’s of Melanoma.

 

3. Desperate for a summer glow? A spray tan or self-tanner are the only safe options!
   Spray tans and tanning lotions have come a long way! Next time you're at the drugstore check out the variety of lotions they have to offer or search online for a MediSpa in your area that offers the best custom airbrush tan.
   All we ask is that you say no to tanning beds! Recent studies show that UV radiation used in tanning beds increases your risk of developing skin cancer and puts your eyes at risk for cataracts and corneal burns. 
   
   

Disclaimer -- *This article is to provide insight about Melanoma, not to be used for a professional diagnosis. If you or anyone you know if concerned they may have skin cancer, schedule an appointment with a dermatologist immediately.