Skin conditions fluctuate season-to-season. Sun exposure, temperature and humidity all contribute to the varying quality of our skin. In Colorado, beautiful weather promotes outside activity, and the abundant sunshine means that our skin needs protection from sun damage year-round.
Should you change your skin care regimen from season to season? Colorado Dermatology Institute’s Dr. Susan Schroeder says “Absolutely. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage even in Winter.”
Here are a few of her expert tips on how to keep your skin healthy this fall:
Choose the Right Skin Cleanser
Dry skin typically comes with the change of weather and less ambient moisture, so you’ll want to use a cream-based cleanser with Glycerin to create an additional barrier of moisturizer. Newer, oil – based cleansers are also beneficial, especially for those with severely dry skin.
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!
In the Fall, lower humidity presents special challenges to your skin. We encourage our patients to use a good quality moisturizer and when going outdoors, always use a sun block which contains Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide (or both) with a minimum SPF 30.
Apply Lip Balm Regularly
Continuing to protect the delicate skin on your lips is just as important. Colorado Dermatology Institute recommends using a lip balm containing sunscreen.
About Dr. Schroeder
As part of a unique affiliation with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Dr. Susan (Ellis) Schroeder has joined Colorado Dermatology Institute in Colorado Springs two days a week.
Dr. Schroeder brings a wealth of knowledge to Colorado Dermatology Institute, having completed formal fellowship training in Cosmetic and Surgical Dermatology and having specialized in this area in private practice. She addresses any aspect of aesthetic medicine from major resurfacing and tumescent liposuction to anti-aging products.
In addition, Dr. Schroeder is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus and maintains a medical practice with the Lone Tree Health Center.
Colorado Dermatology Institute
Colorado Dermatology Institute is a full service dermatologic care facility providing services in Mohs Micrographic surgery for skin cancer, general dermatology and various cosmetic procedures. To learn more about the Colorado Dermatology Institute, visit CoDerm.com.