4 Skin Geniuses Reveal Their Holy Grail Products

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The Light Saver: Allison Hanion, MD, PhD
Home base: NashvilleClaim to fame: Hanlon is sought after for her expertise in diagnosing and treating skin cancer: She's trained in Mohs, a specialized micrographic surgery that allows for the removal of carcinomas with minimal damage to the surrounding skin.Secret weapon: Hanlon uses photodynamic therapy to zap away precancerous lesions and to treat overall sun damage. There's "redness and some peeling" for about a week after the procedure, but "it also brightens the overall complexion."Quick fix: Manual exfoliation with a Clarisonic brush or gentle cleansing scrub "will remove dead, sun-damaged skin and get rid of the dullness that can happen with age," Hanlon says.Skin cancer on the lips can be very aggressive, so protection is important, Hanlon says. Sun Bum Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 (1) "can easily be worn under sheer lip gloss or lipstick."EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (2) "contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin E," so it's hydrating and quickly absorbed.ROC Retinol Correxion night cream (3) "can increase collagen and lighten freckles" without irritation.Hanlon uses Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths (4) "to remove makeup and SPF before following up with a cleanser." (Media Platforms Design Team)

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