Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology

Please remember this pneumonic (FDL) for your daily regimen.

“F”

First, when you wake up, wash your face with a gentle cleanser. We recommend FDL gentle antioxidant soothing cleanser, Cetaphil, or Vanicream.

“D”

Daily, apply an antioxidant; we recommend SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic or Journee. Fifteen minutes later, apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher; we recommend our FDL sheer physical sunscreen, which contains zinc oxide.

“L”

Later at night, wash your face again with a gentle cleanser. Apply a Retin-A or retinol serum. Rotate every other night with a rejuvenating cleanser, like TNS essential serum or SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Repair. Then, apply a thin layer of moisturizer such as CeraVe or Vanicream.