In a sea of skin care options, knowing which products and treatments are worth it will save you time, money and breakouts. Now is the time to say goodbye to those half-used products collecting dust and find out what works best for you.

If you need recommendations or want to learn more about getting a personalized skin care regimen, you’ll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part One of our podcast series, you’ll hear from medical esthetician Karissa Wolf, with Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health.

What are the differences between professional dermaplaning and at-home dermaplaning? Which in-office procedures are most effective for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles? Which ingredients should you avoid in skin care products? When can you save money and get drugstore products? What custom facials are offered? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.

Chapters:

• 0:01 - Intro
• 0:53 - Skin care basics
• 1:16 - To wash your face or not
• 1:43 - Products you should avoid using at the same time
• 2:31 - UV sensitivity
• 3:09 - Drugstore products vs. high-end options
• 4:12 - Ingredients to look for
• 5:36 - Ingredients to avoid
• 6:17 - Seeing a medical esthetician
• 7:08 - Custom facials
• 7:44 - Dermaplaning
• 8:50 - Anti-aging options
• 9:16 - Chemical peels
• 10:17 - The No. 1 skin care question Karissa gets asked