This skincare secret weapon may surprise you.
Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe, author of The Beauty of Dirty Skin: The Surprising Science of Looking and Feeling Radiant from the Inside Out, says the key to beautiful skin is bacteria -- and lots of it.
Bacteria lives in and outside our bodies, but it's not something to fear. Many people know these good-for-you bugs can help out your gut, but they can also work wonders for your skin.
Dr. Bowe shares her skincare secrets, including: the ideal way to wash your face, so that you don't strip your skin of natural oils; the vitamins you should look for in serums, creams and cleansers; and the perfect number of times you should exfoliate per week. Find out how nurturing these bugs can help a host of skin issues, such as fine lines, brown spots, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and even melanoma.
Plus, learn how to keep your hands looking younger and why you should avoid hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial soaps.
Bonus!
News: Hand Dryers Linked to Bacteria Spread
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Dr. Whitney Bowe is the author of The Beauty of Dirty Skin (April 2018). She is Medical Director of Integrative Dermatology, Aesthetics & Wellness at Advanced Dermatology, P.C., in addition to being a distinguished research scientist and a thought leader in her field.
She is one of the most in-demand dermatologists in America and has lent her expertise to programs like Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, and Dr. Oz.
She and her work have been featured in publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Allure, InStyle, Vogue, Elle, Reader’s Digest, and O, The Oprah Magazine.
Whitney Bowe, MD
Dr. Whitney Bowe is the author of The Beauty of Dirty Skin (April 2018). She is Medical Director of Integrative Dermatology, Aesthetics & Wellness at Advanced Dermatology, P.C., in addition to being a distinguished research scientist and a thought leader in her field. She is one of the most in-demand dermatologists in America and has lent her expertise to programs like Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, and Dr. Oz.
She and her work have been featured in publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Allure, InStyle, Vogue, Elle, Reader’s Digest, and O, The Oprah Magazine.
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