Winter skin tips:
Stay hydrated- 64 ounces of water a day, and increasing intake of foods with high water content like fruits and veggies.
Avoid extreme temperatures like sitting next to a fireplace or heater and taking hot showers. This can disrupt the skins natural balance of moisture.
MOISTURIZE-tip: apply within two minutes of getting out of the shower- it traps the moisture from your shower and you get a double benefit!
Use sunscreen daily- common mistake is for people to stop wearing their sunscreen just because it’s winter time- we recommend sunscreen year round!
For most individuals I recommend using a thick, cream-based moisturizer two times each day.
Look for ingredients that are specifically geared toward treating dry skin, including dimethicone, glycerin, lanolin, shea butter and petroleum jelly.
Lip balm to prevent your lips from becoming chapped. Look for ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E and avoid lip balms that have rubbing alcohol as the first ingredient.
For more severe dryness, one can use over the counter hydrocortisone temporarily to relieve symptoms!
Links to Brooke's recommended skin care products:
Cerave Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM , CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, Cetaphil Body Moisturizer, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5, EltaMD UV Daily Face Sunscreen, CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen, NIVEA Moisture Lip Care, Burt's Bees Lip Balm, Cortizone 10 Maximum Strength Intensive Healing Formula
Brooke Raney earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas in Tyler.
Brooke has worked in dermatology since 2018 and has special interests in treating acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. "These diseases can have a significant impact on the quality of life of patients and their families, affecting both physical and emotional health. I'm fortunate to be practicing during a time where game changing medications are readily available”, says Brooke. “We are seeing clearance as early as a few weeks of starting therapy, which is life changing for individuals who have suffered for a long time. It is truly gratifying to be a part of my patient’s healing journey”.
Brooke is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Dermatology Nurses Association.
Outside of work, Brooke enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and being outdoors. A native of Texarkana, Brooke is thrilled to have the opportunity to provide dermatological care in her hometown.