November is Healthy Skin Month

In honor of Healthy Skin Month, we asked our dermatology providers about their best skincare tips and absolute no-nos about achieving and maintaining healthy skin.

When you treat your skin correctly, it will thank you in the long run. Premature aging, irritation, acne breakouts, and even skin cancer can be managed or avoided with the right skincare routines and precautions.

Our dermatology experts list out the do’s and don’ts for skincare here.

Jason H. Miller, M.D.

Jason H. Miller, M.D.

Board-certified Dermatologist

Freehold, New Jersey

Avoid overwashing your skin. Removing dirt and makeup is essential, but the natural oils on the skin protect our skin barrier and prevent dryness or irritation.Use moisturizers regularly! I recommend applying moisturizer liberally following a shower or bath. Blot the skin dry with your towel, then apply immediately to “lock in” the moisture.

The skin is the window to the inner workings of our body – a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise, and stress relief, has been shown to improve the quality of the skin.


Christina Lee Chung, MD, FAAD

Christina Lee Chung, MD, FAAD

Board-certified Dermatologist

King of Prussia, PA

The one piece of sunscreen advice I think is essential is for people of color. While their risk of sun-induced skin cancer is lower, they should consider wearing sunscreen daily because age-related discoloration is one of the top complaints.Wearing sunscreen (at least SPF 30) daily, keeps skin even-toned and helps you avoid using other potentially harmful methods to combat dyspigmentation.

Another tidbit is to take nicotinamide, which is Vitamin B3, twice daily. It is an antioxidant, and there is data suggesting it may decrease the risk of skin cancer. It’s definitely part of my regimen!


Deborah R. Spey, MD

Deborah R. Spey, M.D.

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Livingston, NJ

While it sounds trite, I think the simplest way to keep your skin healthy is to:

  • Eat a healthy balanced diet
  • Get enough sleep
  • Avoid sun, smoking, and alcohol
  • Follow a high-quality skincare routine.

The skincare routine need not be elaborate, but it should be complete and include, at a minimum:

  • A soap-free, non-drying cleanser capable of removing makeup.
  • A treatment product or two, which include antioxidants, an exfoliator, and growth factors.
  • Sunscreen and moisturizer.

Specialty products, such as humectants, eye, and neck creams, and products designed to even skin tone, can be layered as icing on the cake.


Nava Greenfield, M.D.

Nava Greenfield, M.D.

Board-Certified Dermatologist

New York City

Focus on your overall health to help keep your skin remain clear, healthy, and young looking. My tip is to engage in self-care every day. Remember to exercise, eat healthily, read a book, and relax to improve your skin because of the skin-mind-body connection.

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About Schweiger Dermatology Group

Schweiger Dermatology Group was founded to help make excellent dermatology care accessible throughout the Northeast. In 2010, Dr. Eric Schweiger started the practice with a single location in Midtown Manhattan. When he saw the need for high-quality dermatology care that did not require weeks or months of waiting to see a qualified provider, his vision of a multi-location practice was born.

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