Adrienne Denese

As if I didn't reiterate it enough, sunscreen should be a daily essential. Horrifying sunburns, anyone? Besides lobster-red tones from head to toe, what would happen to your skin if you skipped the 'screen? I've consulted with Dr. Adrienne Denese, a dermatologist who specializes in antiaging techniques, to find out what measures we can take to prevent skin damage. As expected, SPF is key. "The most important step a young woman needs to take is to use sun protection 365 days a year," Dr. Denese says.

The reason? "Over 90 percent of aging of the skin is sun-induced," she adds. "Nearly everything you do not like about your skin — lines, wrinkles, age spots, sun spots, enlarged pores, red capillaries around the nose, loss of tone, and firmness — all have to do with sun exposure." Plus, don't forget that you can get damage from the sun even when the sun is not visible. "It can be overcast. It can be raining or snowing. The UVA rays are present even under these circumstances, undermining the integrity of your skin," advised Dr. Denese. Lesson learned.

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Dr. Adrienne Denese is a leading expert on the topic of skin care, particularly when it comes to antiaging regimens. She's got a complete line of products available on QVC, from sun protection to antiacne formulations. Thanks to Denese, I'll be sharing some of her tips on how to keep your skin looking its best. Find out what she has to say about how much sunscreen we should be wearing on sunny Spring and Summer days, along with how often we need to reapply, when you read more

I have a sweet tooth. There, I said it. I have to control myself around bulk candy because otherwise I'll fill up that plastic bag with a heap of sugary treats, only to scarf it all down with lightning speed. Everyone needs to get a little sweet carb fix in now and then, but is sugar the enemy when it comes to your skin?

I consulted with Dr. Adrienne Denese, who has her own line of skin products, sold through QVC, to find out. "Sugar is your skin’s worst internal enemy," Denese confirmed. Shucks. "However, just to keep things in perspective, the detrimental power of sugar does not even hold a candle to the destructive power of your skin’s worst enemy: the sun."

So, while I've got it right in the sunscreen department, it looks like this Sugar gal needs to put the kibosh on that candy bin aisle. What is good for your skin? As suspected, a diet high in fruits, proteins, and vegetables will provide the best results, keeping the refined sugars out — or at least to a minimum, advised Denese.

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If back acne is bacne and bum acne is ass-ne, I wonder what the nickname for pimples o' the chin is? Perhaps you're plagued with these completely irritating chin spots, which rear their ugly heads, oh, about once a month. I, for one, am one of these people. Fret no more. Dr. Adrienne Denese, who has her own skin care line sold through QVC, has a wonderfully easy tip on treating this type of pimple problem.

The best way to treat hormonal acne is: put some over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream on the spot. (If you have access to prescription strength, it works much better). Cover it with a circular Band-Aid overnight. The Band-Aid coverage is the most critical part, so do not skip it. By the morning, the redness will be significantly better due to the anti-inflammatory effect of the hydrocortisone. Do not repeat it for more that two to three nights at the most because it can thin the skin in the long run.

I have to admit, I've been known to bandage up at night to protect my pillowcases from pimple cream marks and/or inadvertent bleaching. Will you try Dr. Denese's cost-effective method?

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