How to Undo The Damage of Stress Picking at Your Skin
Shereene Idriss, MD, board-certified dermatologist, founder of Idriss Dermatology in NYC, and creator of the #PillowtalkDerm series on Instagram says a glycerin-based moisturizer is a must when caring for skin post-stress picking.
“Glycerin is a superstar and my personal favorite humectant that keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy state which will help restore your skin’s barrier,” she explains. “Additionally, at relatively high concentrations, it has the ability to lower the density of bacteria in wounds, decreasing the risk of developing an infection.”
Dr. Idriss says Aveeno’s Calm and Restore Moisturizer is one of her favorites, because “it combines glycerin with oatmeal and panthenol, two key ingredients that help soothe and nourish the skin to help it heal better.”
