Some quick tips for addressing 3 common skin concerns: Fine lines - Retinol and AHAs like glycolic acid are topical ingredients that can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines as well as even out skin texture and tone. For deeper lines and folds cosmetic treatments are likely to deliver better results. Hyperpigmentation - Use of topical brightening agents and sun protection are key for those dealing with dark spots and pigmentation. Hydroquinone remains the gold standard (and is often by prescription at higher strengths) but there are a number of other OTC ingredients that may help and you can find in various products. These include arbutin, tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and more. Of course sunscreen use is important for everyone but it can make a huge difference when it comes to hyperpigmentation. It will help prevent it from worsening and there is some data showing it can actually improve the appearance of existing pigmentation. If topical skincare isn’t able to address your concerns, in office treatments such as lasers can also be considered. Frown lines (dynamic wrinkles) - Despite some skincare products marketing themselves as “botox in a bottle” when it comes to dynamic wrinkles, which are those caused by movement of facial muscles, neuromodulators such as Botox and Dysport, are often the best treatment available. If cosmetic treatments aren’t for you see above for treatments that might help soften fine lines; however, there are limits to what skincare alone can do for dynamic frown lines. #drkatiebeleznay #dermatologist #skindoctor #igskincare #instaskincare #wrinkles #hyperpigmentation #finelines