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ESSENTIAL
DERMATOLOGY
TERMINOLOGY
Have masks, winter weather and regular old aging taken a toll on your face? Here’s a primer on how to heal, rejuvenate and refresh your skin.
BY MELISSA JACOBS
ABLATIVE RESURFACING
This procedure removes old skin cells to produce newer, more youthful cells. “It also heals the skin layers underneath to promote collagen production, which stimulates skin in the treatment area
to heal and create a smoother, more even appearance,” says Dr. Lynn Klein, a dermatologist and laser surgeon with Schweiger Dermatology Group in Bala
Cynwyd. Expect a two- to three-week healing process.
CERAMIDES
These good fatty acids bind skin cells, forming a protective layer against environmental harm from sun, wind
and more. “Ceramides act like sponges
and pull moisture into skin,” says
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