The Skin Recovery Mask With Karen Nern, MD, MBA

In each issue, Practical Dermatology® magazine spotlights a new medication or product that dermatologists are recommending for patients. Here, Karen Nern, MD, MBA, a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at Epiphany Dermatology, with offices throughout Colorado, and medical director of the Sun Bus, a mobile skin cancer screening vehicle, discusses Elta MD’s latest launch, the Skin Recovery Night Mask.

What is the Skin Recovery Night Mask?

Karen Nern, MD, MBA: The Skin Recovery Night Mask combines chronobiology technology, patented amino acid complex (AAComplex) technology, and antioxidants to strengthen the skin barrier, reduce redness, improve hydration, and give skin a well-rested and radiant glow. The AAComplex is composed of taurine, arginine, and glycine. Chronobiology technology contains lespedeza capitata leaf/stem (bush clover) that helps to support the skin’s natural circadian rhythm by stimulating skin cell regeneration. The mask is noncomedogenic; dermatologist-tested; and free of parabens, dyes, and fragrance. It is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

How does the Skin Recovery Night Mask stand out from other night masks?

Dr. Nern: It has a unique, patented combination of three amino acids that restores the skin’s moisture content by repairing the barrier, reducing redness, calming the skin, and working with natural circadian rhythms to repair damaged DNA.

Who can benefit from this product?

Dr. Nern: Formulated for sensitive and acne-prone skin, the Skin Recovery Night Mask is appropriate for patients who need extra hydration and redness reduction. It is helpful after sunburn and windburn or to soothe environmentally damaged skin. It is also appropriate after Fraxel (Solta Medical), intense pulsed light, microneedling, or microdermabrasion procedures once the skin has reepithelialized. The mask can also be used after tattooing to keep skin moist once crusting has resolved.

How do you suggest that your patients use EltaMD’s Skin Recovery Night Mask?

Dr. Nern: I tell patients to apply the mask to cleansed skin after retinol and other nighttime skin regimens, including EltaMD’s Skin Recovery System.

What type of results are your patients seeing with regular use?

Dr. Nern: They are seeing increased hydration, reduced redness, and a reduced tendency for sensitivity to retinoids. According to company studies, 85% of users said their skin felt more hydrated after just one use. After 1 week of use, 87% said their skin looked less dull.

How does skincare fit in with your practice philosophy?

Dr. Nern: Skincare is one of the fundamental pillars of great skin. Going without good skincare but expecting great skin is like going out in the rain without an umbrella and expecting not to get wet.

Dr. Nern is a paid consultant for EltaMD and CP Skin Health Group.

New Products

LUMOHS, NANO SURGICAL

Nano Surgical introduced a patented, reusable scalpel that enables shadowless illumination millimeters from the surgical site. Lumohs helps Mohs surgeons, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons avoid cutting critical nerves and vessels during skin cancer surgery. Synchronous twisting, cutting, and illumination improve surgical efficiency. Ergonomics optimize precision, efficiency, and cosmesis. lumohs.com

PROFOUND MATRIX SYSTEM, CANDELA

Candela is rolling out the all-new multiapplication Profound Matrix system. The Sublime and Sublative radiofrequency (RF) applicators deliver bipolar RF treatments that improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, whereas the all-new Matrix Pro applicator is designed to regenerate and build new collagen and improve overall skin appearance and texture. The Matrix Pro applicator uses an array of thin microneedles that deliver short-pulse RF energy to the skin to improve patient comfort, minimize downtime, and maximize results. Depth Intelligence technology complete with real-time impedance monitoring allows the Matrix Pro applicator to deliver up to three distinct user-controlled depth and energy settings in a single insertion for customized, consistent treatment outcomes. candelamedical.com

TARGETCOOL, COOLHEALTH

CoolHealth is entering the US market with TargetCool. The device leverages tunable cooling technology to cool the skin rapidly, allowing providers to set a specific “target” skin temperature down to the exact degree and second. This allows TargetCool to be combined with other needle-based procedures to minimize postprocedural pain, bruising, inflammation, and hematoma that may occur. TargetCool has been proven to provide temporary analgesia to the skin for needle-based procedures in aesthetics such as dermal fillers, toxins, and platelet-rich plasma injections to improve patient comfort and reduce pain-related anxiety. The device’s rapidity obviates the need for time-consuming traditional methods of numbing treatment areas such as topical creams, thus reducing patient wait times and streamlining practice workflow. coolhealth.com

OIL-IN-GEL CLEANSER, ELTAMD

EltaMD’s Oil-in-Gel Cleanser gently yet effectively melts away impurities while preserving the skin barrier without clogging pores. The mess-free, three-phase formula starts out as a gel and transforms into an oil upon application and then into a milky emulsion with the addition of water. Proven to remove physical and waterproof sunscreen, pollution, excess oil, mascara, and waterproof foundation, the Oil-in-Gel Cleanser is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. eltamd.com

ALASTIN SKINCARE RESURFACE SKIN POLISH, GALDERMA

Galderma announced the launch of Alastin Skincare ReSurface Skin Polish, which is designed to sweep away dead skin cells and impurities for instantly smoother and visibly brighter skin. The nonirritating, hydrating formula delivers the power of dual-action exfoliation through volcanic minerals and glycolic acid. It has been clinically proven to help improve tactile roughness and skin dullness within 1 week of use. alastin.com

SKINMEDICA EVEN & CORRECT COLLECTION, ALLERGAN AESTHETICS

Allergan Aesthetics launched the SkinMedica Even & Correct Collection, comprising the Advanced Brightening Treatment, Dark Spot Cream, and Brightening Treatment Pads. According to the company, the products in the collection include a patent-pending LTN Complex that is exclusive to SkinMedica. It features ultraconcentrated lotus sprout extract enriched in phytochemicals through a specialized extraction process to harness the most powerful properties that address skin discoloration, tranexamic acid to reduce the appearance of dark spots, and niacinamide to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration and fine lines. The collection reportedly provides a customizable and comprehensive approach to treating a broad spectrum of unwanted hyperpigmentation conditions, including melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, and effectively targets six critical pathways associated with melanogenesis. skinmedica.com

BIOJUVE AND SKINPEN PREMIUM BIOCELLULOSE MASQUE, CROWN AESTHETICS

Crown Aesthetics added two new products to its portfolio. Biojuve is a novel skin biome brand that uses a clinically proven, living microbe technology to optimize the skin biome and create significant improvements in the appearance of texture, tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and photodamage, with some users seeing results in as little as 1 week. The microbial powerhouses within the patented Xycrobe technology naturally produce and deliver around-the-clock Bioessentials such as proteins, polypeptides, and antioxidants to optimize skin health and vitality.

Premium Biocellulose Masque is a new addition to the company’s SkinPen Precision Treatment Kits and MicroPen EVO Turbo Safety kits. Designed to help quickly soothe and calm the skin, the masque is appropriate for all skin tones and types and can be used after any facial procedures that may cause discomfort. Easy to apply, the masque provides an immediate cooling effect on contact. crownaesthetics.com

VITAMIN C LACTIC BIOCELLULOSE BRIGHTENING TREATMENT MASK, DR. DENNIS GROSS

Dr. Dennis Gross announced the launch of the Vitamin C Lactic Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask. This rejuvenating mask features biodegradable, gel-like coconut fibers that deliver a concentrated dose of L-ascorbic acid, lactic acid, and niacinamide to brighten, calm redness, and seal in hydration, transforming dry, compromised skin for an energized, radiant complexion after just one 15-minute treatment. drdennisgross.com

MICROPOINT XL FOR BLEMISHES, HERO

The latest addition to Hero’s Micropoint range, the XL patch gently targets larger early-stage blemish clusters early using 1,385 dissolving Micropoints. Patches are contoured the fit the jawline, chin, or cheek and work in 6 to 8 hours. herocosmetics.us

MYCELIUM GLOW BRIGHTENING SERUM, SHROOM SKINCARE

Shroom Skincare introduced its first product, Mycelium Glow Brightening Serum. The elegant, lightweight, eco-friendly oil serum rejuvenates, moisturizes, and brightens skin. The combination of maitake, chaga, reishi, and corydyceps sinensis mushroom extracts and vitamin C creates a rich antioxidant serum that provides a range of benefits for the skin. These include protection from environmental damage, reduction of inflammation, support for the skin’s natural defenses, and improvement in the appearance of other signs of aging, including uneven skin tone. shroomskincare.skin

SKINUVA SCAR+ SPF, SKINUVA

Skinuva announced the launch of its newest physician-developed and solutions-driven product, Skinuva Scar+ SPF. This scar photoaging defense cream uses highly selective growth factors with zinc oxide mineral sunscreen. According to the company, Skinuva Scar+ has all the benefits of the original Skinuva Scar but with added nonnano zinc oxide for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection to help improve the appearance of scars in sun-exposed areas. skinuva.com

DOVE BODY WASH FEATURING 24-HOUR RENEWING MICROMOISTURE, DOVE

Dove announced the latest advance in superior moisturization with the launch of its new Dove Body Wash featuring 24-hour Renewing MicroMoisture. Powered by proprietary nano technology, the new formula continuously nourishes skin, improves its moisture barrier for a full 24 hours, and uses proprietary technology with millions of moisturizing microdroplets to help boost and retain moisture. The droplets fit into the gaps and crevices of dry skin for a silky-smooth finish, while stearic and palmitic fatty acids penetrate deeply within the stratum corneum and work with the skin’s natural renewal processes to visibly reduce dryness by 50% after every shower. A modern, user-friendly design reflects the first upgrade to Dove’s iconic bottle pack in 17 years. dove.com

GRAFTGUIDE MANO AND GRAFTGUIDE MICRO, KERECIS

Kerecis released two new products for the burn market, GraftGuide Mano and GraftGuide Micro. The product line is intact fish skin that addresses the challenges of burn healing. GraftGuide Mano is designed to cover the complex 3D structures of the hand without tailoring. This reduces the need for multiple grafts and bulky fixation and minimizes surgical time. Unlike similar burn products, once GraftGuide Mano has been applied, patients can begin physical therapy. GraftGuide Micro is a fragmented variation of GraftGuide that allows the intact fish skin to fill large and uneven burn surfaces. With a fragment size of about 1.5 mm, the product can be easily applied in tight or irregular spaces that are not accessible to meshed or unmeshed sheets. The product retains the 3D structural benefits of a GraftGuide sheet while being easier to apply and better able to cover deep spaces. kerecis.com

VITAMIN C 10% MULTI-ACID LIQUID PEEL AND RETINOL CONCENTRATED SERUM, DERMA E

Derma E announced the launch of two new vegan skincare products. Vitamin C 10% Multi-Acid Radiance Liquid Peel joins the brand’s Vitamin C product line. The company stated that the new liquid peel is uniquely formulated with lactic, glycolic, mandelic, and kojic acids to polish skin gently yet effectively. Hyaluronic acid and aloe are combined with niacinamide and bromelain fruit enzymes to nourish and brighten skin for a glowing complexion, according to Derma E. The company stated that the vitamin C in its products is stable and will not change before it is absorbed into the skin.

Derma E also introduced Retinal Concentrated Serum, formulated with 0.5% encapsulated Retinal technology. Added bakuchiol, astaxanthin, pomegranate, and red tea extracts reportedly help to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as the serum renews and protects skin for a youthful-looking complexion. The company stated that this addition to its Anti-Wrinkle Collection is a naturally colored orange-red serum that blends in colorless on the skin. dermae.com