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Allure posted “Supergoop Just Launched a Sunscreen for Your Scalp With SPF 45, the Poof Part Powder” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel

The article includes Dr. Patel‘s expert commentary on why it’s important to protect your scalp from sunburns.

Although it might seem unnecessary at first thought, those who have experienced a burnt scalp firsthand know how painful it can be. Not to mention that just one sunburn can cause lasting damage to your skin. “The skin needs protection from the sun, whether it is on your scalp or anywhere else on the body,” explains Joshua Zeichner, the director of cosmetic and clinical research of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “In fact, the scalp is at an even greater risk for sunburn because it faces upwards to the sun and is often completely unprotected.”

If avoiding a sunburn isn’t reason enough to start protecting your part (though it should be), sun damage to the scalp can also “bleach the hair and contribute to brittleness,” says Zeichner.

What’s more, if you think your hair isn’t enough to protect against scalp burns, think again. “Most people think that hair will protect the skin on your scalp, but this is not true,” explains board-certified dermatologist Purvisha Patel. “Especially in those with light-colored or thinner hair, scalps can burn and part lines in the scalp are common places for skin cancer.” Your scalp is also one of the first areas to get hit by sunlight when you step outside, so if you’re not a regular hat-wearer, a scalp-protective SPF makes a lot of sense.

Although it’s the dreary, gray end of winter in New York City, I gave the Poof powder a try for myself. While I can’t really attest to its sun-protective powers (oh, sun, where are you?), I canshare that it feels very similar to a powder-based dry shampoo. And, like it claims, it didn’t leave my roots feeling or looking greasy.

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Mane Addicts posted “Help! I Have a Pimple on My Scalp—Now What?” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare .

The article includes Dr. Patel‘s expert commentary on avoiding scalp pimples and how to treat them.

Flaky scalp and dandruff remedies you’re probably well-versed in but when it comes to a scalp pimple, the solution may not be as straightforward as a Google search. Interestingly enough, the kinds of oils you use could be the culprit for a scalp pimple. Here to lay down the facts about scalp pimples is board certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare , Dr. Purvisha Patel. Ahead, Dr. Patel shares her tips for avoiding scalp pimples and how to treat one if and when one gives your scalp a surprise visit.

Where Did This Pimple Come From?

Follicle infections, or scalp pimples, are caused by four things: follicular occlusion, oil production or adding edible oils, bacteria or fungal growth and inflammation. We are mammals and covered with hair follicles. Hair follicle infections can occur anywhere on the body. They tend to get worse in the scalp because we cannot see them and they are covered with hair. People who have curly, long or frizzy hair that use edible oils for hair care get these more as bacteria and fungus grow more in warm, hot environments.

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InStyle posted the article “You Need a “Skincare Fridge” — and 1,700 People Give This One Five Stars” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel.

The article includes Dr. Patel’s reasoning on why keeping skincare products cool is beneficial, including helping keep the product active longer after opening.

Storing certain skincare products at a cooler temperature than the average room can be super beneficial. “A designated skincare fridge is a great way to keep your products active for a longer period of time after opening. Cooling the products helps inhibit bacterial and fungal growth once the product has been contaminated with fingers,” says board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare, Dr. Purvisha Patel. “Once products get exposed to air, they also get oxidized — refrigerating slows down the oxidation process and keeps [them] from becoming inactive.”

According to Dr. Patel, water-based serums, lotions, and gels do especially well when refrigerated. “Cooling can also make products soothe [the skin] and feel better when using, especially on those with sensitive skin,” she adds. Other beauty products that can benefit from being stored in a fridge include vitamin C serums, retinoids, face masks (except clay-based ones), and basically anything with aloe vera as an ingredient. Even beauty products like nail polishes and perfumes can be preserved better in a fridge.

The difference between storing skincare products in a fridge like the Amazon-loved Cooluli microfridgethis link opens in a new tab, as opposed to your regular kitchen refrigerator, is that the temperature you use to keep food cold can actually be too low for beauty products. If the temperature gets too low, they could end up freezing, which causes active ingredients in the products to break down. The Cooluli fridge’s temperature is just cool enough for a small batch of beauty items, but not as cold as your kitchen fridge.

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Makeup.com posted the article “Why Skin-Care Fridges Are Suddenly Everywhere and Where to Buy One” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel.

The article includes Dr. Patel’s reasoning on why keeping skincare products cool is beneficial, including keeping active ingredients working for longer periods of time after opening and helping to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.

If your vitamin C serums are fighting with your Nutella for shelf space in your refrigerator, it might be time to invest in a skin-care fridge. These ultra-mini fridges have become a staple among skin-care enthusiasts everywhere and are beloved for their ability to keep products with active ingredients cold while also being particularly Instagrammable.

On the fence about adding one to your vanity? Dermatologist and Visha Skincare founder Purvisha Patel, MD, might sway you toward making the splurge. “A designated skin-care fridge, for those who have the space, time and money is a great way to keep your products with actives, active for a longer period of time after opening,” says Patel. “Cooling the skin-care products helps inhibit bacterial and fungal growth once the product has been contaminated with fingers etc. Once products get exposed to air, they also get oxidized. Refrigeration slows down the oxidation process and keeps the products from becoming inactive.” Keeping your products cool can also be helpful for those with sensitive skin because colder products can feel more soothing.

With that said, you don’t need to transfer all of your skin care into a fridge. Certain products are best kept chilled (think water-based serums and lotions), while products with high fat or oil content like body butters can be difficult to use after being refrigerated because they aren’t as easy to spread. Dr. Patel also cautions against storing products that are emulsions of oil and water (think La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Moisturizer for Very Sensitive Skin which has both water and shea butter) in the fridge because the oil and water will cool at different temperatures, meaning the actives will not be evenly dispersed when you apply it to your skin which can affect overall efficacy.

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SheFinds posted “The One Drink Dermatologist Say People Should Stop Having Because It Clogs Pores” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare .

The article includes Dr. Patel‘s expert commentary on the correlation between acne and increased milk consumption.

The quality of your skin is a reflection of your lifestyle, specifically your diet. Studies show that there is a direct correlation between breakouts and the foods we eat, which is why it’s important to ensure that your diet is filled with nutrient-rich foods and drinks that are fortified with skin-healthy vitamins and minerals.

In fact, dermatologists say that there’s one drink that is notorious for clogging pores and causing flare-ups–it’s milk!

“Believe it or not, it is milk. There is a correlation between acne and increased milk consumption,” Dr. Purvisha Patel, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare , tells SheFinds. “Cows in today’s western world are stimulated to lactate and produce milk by giving them hormones or prolactin. They are also stimulated to grow by feeding them hormones.”

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WELL+GOOD posted “Uh-Oh! Derms Say These Face Mist Ingredients Can Actually Dry Out Skin” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare .

The article includes Dr. Patel‘s expert commentary on what ingredients in face mists you should avoid from drying out your skin.

Ever since the facial mist became a popular beauty product, I’ve hoarded a ton so that I can keep one on my desk, one in my bag, and one at home so that I can spritz my skin at a moment’s notice. Mists are the easiest skin-care product to incorporate—all you have to do is spritz and enjoy the hydrating, refreshing benefits.

But…that’s only if you’re doing it right. Sure, you can spray your skin whenever, wherever you want with whatever your go-to hydrosol is—but certain facial mists can actually result in a dried-out effect on your skin. “It seems counterintuitive, because we use facial mists to help create a dewy glow on the skin and to hydrate,” says Purvisha Patel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare “After all, they’re augmented water-based products. But some ingredients could make your skin more dry.”

A couple of ingredients to avoid in your facial mist? Tea tree oil and citrus. “You should avoid tea tree in your face mist because, though it’s an oil, it can make your skin drier,” she says. “It’s used on oily skin to combat acne. And mists with citrus oils can actually make the skin rash when exposed to the sun, and can be more irritating than helpful.”

Also, that endless spritzing isn’t as innocent as it may seem. “Over-misting—like, once every hour—could disrupt the oil barrier on skin and make you more dry,” says Dr. Patel. “It would be like keeping your face wet for a prolonged period of time, which could result in the water evaporating from the surface of the skin and the skin being dry underneath.”

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Vital Proteins posted “How Knowing My Skin Type Helped Improve My Complexion” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare .

The article includes Dr. Patel‘s expert commentary on finding out your skin type.

There’s nothing more disappointing than finally getting your hands on the hottest beauty product—the one that promises to give you skin like J.Lo —only for things to go terribly wrong. Your skin itches. Blemishes appear all over your face. And you feel instant regret over spending money on a product you can’t even use.

No, there isn’t a voodoo doll out there with your face on it. More than likely, using the wrong beauty products for your skin type causes this turmoil. I would know, because it happened to me.

As a fan of basically anything free (I’m all about that swag, as Michael Scott from The Office would say), I push through crowds and lunge through the air like a wild animal whenever free beauty samples are given out. The problem is that I don’t first consider my skin’s reaction to a new product. And as it turns out, I’m not alone.

According to Dr. Patel, MD Board Certified Dermatologist and Founder of Visha Skincare, many women don’t know their skin type. “We commonly think of skin type as being either oily, dry, or sensitive, and this can be a good start for making wise skincare decisions. Skin type can also be related to the amount of pigment in the skin with Type 1 being fair (sunburns easily) and Type 4 being darker (rarely burns).”

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WELL+GOOD posted “Dear Derms: Do I need to feel my skin care to know it’s working?” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare .

The article includes Dr. Patel‘s expert commentary on the correlation between how your skin care feels on your skin and the effectiveness of it.

“When ingredients stimulate the nerves in the skin with burning and tingling, it creates a sensation that the product is doing something and that it’s working,” says Purvisha Patel, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare .
“Just because a product tingles doesn’t mean it’s more effective—nerve sensation is not correlated to skin outcome.”

This all doesn’t mean that having those satisfying sensations with your skin care is a bad thing—there are just certain ingredients that give off that burns-so-good feeling. “Alpha-hydroxy acids or fruit acids are exfoliants that tingle with use as the ingredient is going into the skin,” says Dr. Patel.  While in the case of menthol or camphor, this is a localized, commonly non-threatening reaction, other tingles could be signaling that a product is too intense (especially in those with sensitive skin). “If products make you tingle, they may actually be too strong for you and should be avoided,” says Dr. Patel. “Also, allergic reactions and burning of the skin can start with skin tingling, which is not a desirable result from skin care.”

So, yeah—if you’re swiping on a serum or a face mask, for example, and that tingling turns from satisfying (and ultra-quick) to steady and not going away, use caution. “If the sensation lasts for more than a few minutes, if the skin gets red or inflamed, and if the skin starts to peel, it could mean there’s an allergic reaction to the product and it should be washed off,” says Dr. Patel. “If it still persists after washing off the product, consult a board-certified dermatologist.” Also important to note: Keep those products away from especially sensitive areas, like around your eyes, she says.

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MSN posted “How to know if you’re using too many skin-care products, according to experts” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare .

The article includes Dr. Patel‘s expert commentary on the overuse of skincare products and recommendations on proper use.

With the beauty and skin-care market constantly evolving, it may be very tempting to try every new product that hits the shelves. From face masks to moisturizers, there’s not a day, week, or month that doesn’t go by where a new product isn’t marketed for all skin types. But just because there are so many products to choose from – each with their own benefits and promised results – does that mean you should try as many as you’d like?

You should also be considering what order you’re applying your products

Though it may not seem as if that really matters, since you apply your products two (and sometimes three) times a day, ensuring that they’re done in the correct manner can save you a lot of time, money, and frustration. Dr. Purvisha Patel – board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare . – said that the correct order to apply your product on your skin should be from thinnest to thickest consistency going from serums, to oils and moisturizers and finishing off with an SPF > 30 during the daytime.

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Well+Good posted “The derm-backed reason using too much eye cream is actually counterprouctive” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare .

The article includes Dr. Patel‘s expert commentary on the over use of eye cream. “If you use too much eye cream at one time, initially the excess product will pill and the product will not stay in place or work properly,” explains Purvisha Patel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare. “If you use a lot over a long period of time, you’ll be rubbing it in to get it to absorb. Constantly pulling on the skin of the eyelids can increase collagen breakdown over time which could lead to more fine lines and wrinkles.”  So when they say to give that sensitive area around your eyes some TLC, be sure to not sleep on the tender part of the equation. And ya know: Less is more.

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