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For that special someone on your list that takes their skin care gifts seriously, a run-of-the-mill shower gel and lotion set isn’t likely to impress. To ring in the holiday season with the glow of softer, healthier-looking skin, a few derm-approved selections are in order. To help you with your holiday shopping, board-certified dermatologist and LovelySkin CEO Dr. Joel Schlessinger is here to share some of his best skin care gift ideas to give or maybe just add to your own wish list, from an easy-to-use brush-on sunscreen to powerful anti-aging facial serums.
When it comes to sun protection, this broad-spectrum sunscreen is one of Dr. Schlessinger’s all-time favorites. “This is the sunscreen I always have on hand, whether I’m at home or traveling,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “It’s a fantastic choice for those with acne-prone skin because it won’t clog your pores, and it also helps keep skin clear with a combination of niacinamide and lactic acid.”
This kit brings together two of the best acne care solutions in LovelySkin’s own LUXE skin care line. “Both products in this set feature afaLUXE™, an advanced ingredient that helps gently exfoliate skin to reduce breakouts while perfecting the skin at the same time and reducing scarring from acne,” Dr. Schlessinger says. The duo contains the Clarifying Gel Cleanser for powerful yet gentle cleansing and the Acne Care Gel to target pimples at the source.
This all-mineral sunscreen powder comes in a variety of shades to suit a range of tones and helps protect skin against UVA and UVB rays as well as blue light and infrared radiation. “This is a great choice for what I would call a supplemental sunscreen for a quick touch-up when you are out and about and don’t want to mess up your makeup,” Dr. Schlessinger says. It’s an especially great skin care gift idea for any active jetsetters on your list.
When it comes to skin care gifts, you’d be hard-pressed to find one more versatile than this. “I developed this balm with my son, Dr. Daniel Schlessinger, with our patients in mind who have dry skin or skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis or contact dermatitis rashes,” Dr. Schlessinger says. It contains 1% hydrocortisone blended with shea and cocoa butters in a melt-proof, mess-free twist-up tube. “It’s great to keep on hand year round but is especially soothing if you live where winter’s harsh weather really does a number on lips, fingers and delicate cuticles,” he says. It also makes a great stocking stuffer!
Looking for a splurge-worthy skin care gift for someone special on your list? This potent anti-aging facial serum is designed to help soften fine lines and wrinkles, firm skin and help fade dark spots. “I recommend this for my patients in their fifties,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “It’s an advanced version of TNS’s original serum, and it effectively addresses signs of aging with a truly innovative blend of peptides, antioxidants and growth factors.”
Give the gift of great skin all day with this morning-and-night skin care duo from Emepelle, a line of products designed to improve the appearance of estrogen-deficient skin. The kit includes a lightweight hydrating serum to use in the a.m. as well as a nourishing face cream to help firm skin overnight. “This daily regimen is wonderful for women approaching or currently experiencing menopause,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “Both of these products are formulated to increase radiance and moisture in menopausal skin, which can often feel dry as a result of hormone changes.”
This high-powered neck cream makes a wonderful skin care gift for someone looking to upgrade their anti-aging regimen. It contains a blend of amino acids to stimulate the production of new collagen and moisturizing agents to smooth and soften delicate neck skin. “I was the principal investigator in a clinical study of the efficacy of this neck cream, and the results were quite impressive,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “I noticed improvements in skin laxity and crepiness as well as a decrease in the appearance of fine lines and pigmentation after eight weeks of use. The neck is one of those areas that can respond in a big way if it is shown a little ‘love’ like this product can provide.”
An indulgent new eye cream is a great skin care gift idea for just about anyone. “Obagi is known for its efficacious formulas and this eye cream from their ELASTIderm line is no exception,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “It contains a patent-pending Obagi formulation of malonic acid that actually helps stimulate the production of new skin cells.” This eye cream also helps tighten sagging skin around the eye and improve the appearance of crow’s feet, puffiness and dark circles.
“Growth factors are a powerful active ingredient when it comes to anti-aging skin care, and they’re put to good use in this Neocutis serum,” Dr. Schlessinger says. This highly concentrated face serum combines human growth factors with proprietary peptides to help improve your skin’s texture and firmness as well as the appearance of lines and wrinkles by increasing collagen and elastin production, which both play a role in giving skin a fresh, youthful look.
This daily moisturizer from SkinCeuticals is the one the best skin care gifts for someone struggling with redness, discoloration or dullness. “Alpha arbutin is the active ingredient in this moisturizer that goes to work on discoloration by keeping excess melanin from forming in the skin,” Dr. Schlessinger says. It also contains a botanical blend (cucumber, mulberry, olive leaf, grapefruit, thyme and rosemary extracts) that helps reduce visible redness and azelaic acid to help increase cellular turnover and clear clogged pores that can lead to breakouts.
“Natura Bisse continues to do great research in the skin care space and deliver some incredibly high-performing formulas, and this set is a great way to try two of their most popular products. Nancy and I visited their incredible facilities in Barcelona, Spain, and were so impressed,” Dr. Schlessinger says. This two-piece set contains Natura Bisse Essential Shock Intense Cream for the face, a rich night cream that works to improve firmness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with proprietary ingredients, such as Amino-Essence Cocktail and Proteoglycan-Derma Complex, as well as vitamins C, E and F. Also included is Natura Bisse Essential Shock Intense Eye and Lip Cream, which helps soften fine lines around the lips and eyes with the help of amino acids and phytoestrogens.
If you’ve been looking for an effective at-home hair removal device, this is the one to put on your holiday wish list this year. “This device permanently removes hair by disabling each hair follicle one by one,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “Perhaps the biggest plus is that it works on a range of skin tones and most hair colors.” It uses intense pulsed light (IPL) combined with radio frequency (RF) to remove hair anywhere on the body, with up to 94% hair reduction reported in user trials after seven weeks of treatments.
Looking for more skin care gift ideas? Check out more derm-approved gift ideas this holiday with Dr. Schlessinger’s Holiday Gift Guide!
Aaron serves as Editor at LovelySkin. Since graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016 with degrees in Creative Writing and English, he has immersed himself in the beauty industry. When he’s not writing about the latest beauty trends, he spends time cuddling his dogs, scouring antique stores, playing tennis and hiking.
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