National Healthy Skin Month: The Power of Preventative Skincare

Skincare

Nov 17

November is National Healthy Skin Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of skin health and the steps we can take to protect ourselves for years to come. At NHLMA, we believe that caring for your skin is not only about looking radiant—it is about long-term wellness and prevention. With the right preventative skincare practices, you can maintain healthy skin while also lowering your risk of skin cancer and premature aging.

Why Skin Health Matters

Your skin is your body’s largest organ and its first line of defense against the environment. It protects you from harmful UV rays, pollutants, bacteria, and physical damage. Despite its resilience, the skin is also highly vulnerable. Factors such as sun exposure, genetics, and lifestyle choices can accelerate aging and increase the risk of skin conditions, including skin cancer. By adopting a preventative skincare routine, you can significantly reduce these risks and support your skin’s ability to regenerate and stay strong.

What is Preventative Skincare?

Preventative skincare is the practice of protecting and nourishing your skin before problems arise. Instead of waiting for wrinkles, sunspots, or medical concerns to appear, preventative care ensures your skin remains healthy and resilient throughout every stage of life. This approach combines daily at-home practices with professional treatments that work together to preserve skin vitality.

Everyday Preventative Skincare Tips

Daily Sun Protection: To truly protect your skin from cancer and premature aging, aim for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher, such as an SPF 70+ product. This is because most people only apply a fraction of the recommended amount (often less than half), meaning their actual protection is significantly lower than the number on the bottle. Always apply liberally—about a nickel-sized dollop for the face alone—and reapply every two hours when outdoors.

Consistent Hydration: Switch to a more moisturizing cream and increase exfoliation to allow your heavier moisturizer to penetrate. Consistent hydration—using a thicker, richer cream—strengthens your skin's protective barrier against the drying effects of cold weather and indoor heating, helping to reduce irritation or seasonal dryness. By gently exfoliating 1-3 times a week, you remove the dead skin cell buildup that can block a richer cream from fully sinking in, ensuring your moisturizer can effectively do its job.

Regular Skin Checks: Monthly self-exams and yearly professional skin exams help detect early signs of skin cancer. Early detection saves lives.
Balanced Nutrition: While antioxidant-rich foods, vitamins, and hydration from within all support glowing, healthy skin, achieving your best complexion can benefit from a personalized approach. Consider follicular testing to analyze your individual needs. This analysis can reveal specific food sensitivities, deficiencies, or intolerances, providing a clear roadmap of what to include and what to avoid in your diet to best support your skin's health and vitality.
Avoiding Harmful Habits: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption damage skin health and speed up aging.

Medical Treatments with Expert Guided Care

At NHLMA, we provide medical treatments designed to keep your skin at its healthiest, all supported by the expertise and personalized advice of our trusted professionals. Our experts can guide you through options such as chemical peels, laser therapy, and advanced topical treatments that are designed to minimize sun damage, reduce precancerous spots, and encourage long-term cellular repair.

Combining this professional, expert-guided care with consistent at-home preventative skincare creates the strongest defense against skin cancer and premature aging.

How NHLMA Can Support Your Preventative Skincare

At NHLMA, we go beyond education and provide patients with advanced treatments and products that protect and restore skin health. For those looking to improve texture, tone, and collagen production, RF Microneedling is one of our most effective solutions. This treatment stimulates the skin’s natural repair process while delivering long-lasting results in firmness and elasticity.

For patients interested in future-focused care, Stem Cell Banking allows you to preserve your own regenerative potential for use in advanced therapies as science continues to evolve. Pairing this with Fractional Skin Resurfacing can dramatically reduce sun damage, fine lines, and uneven pigmentation while encouraging the growth of fresh, healthy skin cells.

Alongside our in-office services, our curated selection of medical-grade skincare products gives you the tools to continue your preventative skincare routine at home. From daily sun protection to potent serums that repair and renew, our staff favorites and bestsellers ensure that your results last well beyond your appointments.

National Healthy Skin Month is the perfect time to prioritize your skin health. Whether you are seeking advanced treatments, personalized recommendations, or medical-grade products, NHLMA is here to guide you in creating a preventative skincare routine that supports both confidence and long-term wellness.