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For the most common ways that stress can impact your skin and hair, we spoke with Dr. Ryan Turner of Turner Dermatology in NYC. Before diving into that list, though, it’s important to define the stress itself. Because “stress” isn’t simply referring to a bad day at work, a fight with a partner or friend, or missing your commuter train. Stress is all encompassing. Even being poorly rested registers as stress on the body.
Because bentonite clay pulls off a brilliant vanishing act on grease and other nasties, it's a good option for folks with oily or acne-prone skin. "bentonite clay helps to control sebum production, creates a matte finish, and minimizes the look of prominent pores," explains New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Ryan Turner, MD. Its antioxidant minerals (known as phyllosilicates) and anti-inflammatory properties calm angry breakouts, Dr. Turner adds. Also cool: it temporarily tightens pores, leaving skin feeling like it's been shrink-wrapped.
According to Dr. Ryan Turner, a dermatologist practicing in New York, "beard balm is thicker and primarily used for styling and locking in moisture to just the beard. Beard butter, on the other hand, has a more flexible hold, and its uses are primarily for moisturizing the beard and skin." Turner explains that what separates beard butter from other beard products is the dual role it plays. "Beard butter acts as a moisturizer for the beard, as well as the skin underneath. It can be used both as a moisturizer and as a lightweight styler," he says.
The development of horizontal lines across the neck can be concerning for many, but Ryan Turner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC, recommends this next-generation skin tightener that contains a potent combination of antioxidants. It also has squalane for skin barrier repair and proprietary peptides to improve collagen and elastin. While Turner says it is a bit more pricey, it remains one of his go-to products for patients.
Dr. Ryan Turner, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York tells us that “There is some data suggesting the benefits of microneedling in scalp hair loss, but it has not been studied in beard growth." He goes on to say that anecdotal reports suggest that derma rolling may positively effect beard growth.
"This is an excellent choice for a facial moisturizer," says Turner. "Its best features are a researched ratio of the essential lipids cholesterol, ceramides and fatty acids which are all naturally occurring in the body's epidermis. Epidermal lipids create a barrier against things like microorganisms and keep water and electrolytes locked in."
There's no denying that it's easier to spot redness and broken capillaries more clearly on pale skin. But that doesn't mean that Black skin automatically gets a free pass from rosacea. Contrary to popular belief, explains Ryan Turner, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York, the inflammation is there, "it can present as a violet, purple, or a dusky brown hue" instead.
First things first: Prime the canvas for any beard with a top-notch cleanser. “In order to maintain healthy facial hair, you have to have a clean slate,” says Ryan Turner, a dermatologist in New York City. John Masters Organics Exfoliating Face Cleanser “includes plant and herbal extracts, essential oils and is great for getting rid of impurities,” he says. “Jojoba beads allow for gentle exfoliation without scratching the skin, and ginseng helps tone and brighten the skin.”
Leading NYC dermatologist Dr. Ryan Turner of Turner Dermatology has seen his fair share of skincare routines gone awry. In fact, he’s developed a series of videos on his own social media to break down what people are doing wrong (or not doing at all), which can ultimately lead to long-term skin damage. Here are the five offenses he sees most often.
