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2012 February 11

Getting Skin-timate! With Dr. Pat Wexler

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Dr. Pat Wexler
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Just in time for NYFW, the doc is on call! We got the full face-saving scoop from Dr. Pat Wexler...

Who has the best skin in the fashion biz?
Marchesa’s Georgina. Tory Burch’s skin is flawless, too.

What are the worst things you can do?
Smoking is terrible—even being around tobacco irritates the skin. Drinking is bad, too. Also, overdone makeup! Your face is not a fashion trend.

Are runway lights cause for concern?
Believe it or not, sitting indoors under fluorescent lights can cause aging due to UVA rays. You should wear sunscreen to counter that—but it can deteriorate every two hours! Since you realistically don’t want to reapply that often, use powder makeups with sunscreen that have a minimum SPF 30.

Which cocktails are the most face-friendly?
Red wine is much more reactive to skin, so stick to white. Instead of drinking alcohol the entire night, switch to sparkling water every other drink. Blood vessels dilate after just one drink!

What does the typical NYFW diet do to the face?
With all those passed appetizers at every cocktail event, there’s lots of food you wouldn’t normally eat—which can cause rosacea. Immediately!

Besides a hiatus from hors d’oeuvres, how should we eat for a pretty visage?
Avoid shellfish because it has iodine, which makes you flush. Also, steer clear of spicy red sauces and peppers.

If someone only remembers to do one skin-salvaging thing all week, it should be…
Take off your makeup, even if you’re only sleeping for three hours! And it’s a great time to carry Purell.