Interview with Dr. Murad

As quoted from Vogue

As a dermatologist, pharmacist and Professor of Medicine and California's UCLA, and with an accumulated mass of 50,000 clients throughout his career, Dr. Howard Murad's credentials as a skincare guru need no further introduction. Here he discusses his unique, holistic approach to treating the skin.

Q: What's more important, caring for your skin on the inside or the out?
Since eighty per cent of the skin is made up of the dermal layer, which sits below the surface, the single most important way to care for your skin is to treat it internally, through proper nutrition and supplementation. That said, taking care of the other twenty percent through cleansing, treatments and moisturizers is essential to keep your skin looking wonderful, too.

Q: What else can we do to keep skin nourished during the winter months, aside from a rich moisturiser?
It's important to remember that skin needs to be hydrated from the inside as well as the outside. That means more than just drinking water - it means taking targeted supplements that contain lipids like Omega 3 EFAs to help your body build strong cells that retain and attract water, and antioxidants to help protect cells against free radical damage that can make them weak and leaky.

Q: What is the one major mistake most women make with their skincare regime?
While many people have a skincare regimen that includes cleansing, toning and moisturising, they frequently ignore the most important step - the treatment product. Incorporating a treatment product that targets your specific concerns - such as wrinkles, acne or sun damage - is the surest and fastest way to see a noticeable improvement in your skin.

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