Confessions of a Dermatologist

June 2, 2010 at 6:12 pm Dr. Katie Rodan 1 comment

By Dr. Katie Rodan

Strong, meaningful relationships are the cornerstone of overall health and well-being. Having a special someone, whether it be a friend, family member or spouse, can help inspire you, support you and drive you to success. For me, that special someone is my husband Amnon. We married in 1984 and have been happy partners in the 26 years since.

But today, my confession … I don’t always want to kiss my husband.

And while you may gasp at my secret, I think all the women out there understand my pain, literally. Because there’s nothing worse than kissing a man with a scratchy beard that irritates your delicate skin. So what’s a woman to do?

I suggested he try a simple shaving routine and the results have been amazing.

Wet skin on face.
Exfoliate skin with a gentle micro-dermabrasion stick. Do not rinse off!
Shave.
Rinse skin and pat dry.
Apply a soothing lotion with peptides to reduce inflammation and redness and prevent razor burn.
Lather on the sunscreen and get on with your day.

Amnon’s skin has been smoother, softer and brighter ever since—just another excuse to pucker up!