It's officially red carpet season! A-listers frequent LA Dermatologist, Dr. Lancer's, office on Rodeo Drive months before red carpet events to make sure their skin is even in tone, texture, and color, and of course, glowing. I spoke to man behind the famous faces to find out exactly what he does to his patients and how we can get real results on our own.
"Currently, there is a definite trend towards a more natural, bare-faced look than in the past where heavy, powdery foundation was common on the red carpet," comments Dr. Lancer. "Having excellent skin care helps dramatically, as less makeup is needed, and as less makeup is worn the skin becomes much healthier."
Seems like common sense, but the main ingredient in this equation is good skin, which Dr. Lancer calls "a lifestyle." So how does he ensure that all of his celebrity clients end up on the red carpet with flawless skin? First, he gives them a skincare regimen and they combine it with weekly office check-ins, facials and microdermabrasion. Sounds like a full time job, and who has time for that?
For us, you know, non-celebs, he recommends making sure you're on a quality skincare regimen tailored to your skin's needs. "Just because your best friend is using retinol every night and looks amazing, doesn't necessarily mean it will work for you." Once you're on the right track with your regimen, make sure you're exfoliating regularly. "This will give you that dewy "glow" that everyone is seeking."
