A Personal Note From Dr. Nichols

With summertime finally here and July around the corner, I wouldn't be your dermatologist without reminding you about the importance of daily sunscreen and protective sun wear this season. 

With my family leaving for a summer vacation in Utah next week, here's a sneak-peek into what I packed for my family to practice safe sun habits, too: 

• SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic (for my face, neck, and chest) 
• Glo's Tinted Moisturizer with SPF (for my face, neck, and chest) 
• EltaMD's Aerosol Sunscreen (for my 3 kids!) 
• SkinCeuticals' Light Moisture UV Sunscreen (for my whole body!)
• Isdin's Mineral Sunscreen Brush (to reapply sunscreen on-the-go) 
• Wide-Brim Sun Hats
• Protective Swimwear, like Mott50 
• Oversized Sunglasses 

Best,

Dr. Nichols

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How to Apply Self Tanner

Self-tanner can help you achieve that glow-y, tan look without the damage from harsh UV-Rays. 

Here are some tips from the American Academy of Dermatology that Dr. Nichols recommends to her patients on how to apply self-tanner for long-lasting results:

• Exfoliate. Use a washcloth to exfoliate the skin prior to applying a self-tanner. Using an exfoliating product also will help remove dead skin cells. Spend a little more time exfoliating where your skin is thickest — elbows, knees and ankles.
• Dry your skin. Drying your skin before you apply a self-tanner helps it go on evenly.
• Apply in sections. Apply the self-tanner in sections (such as the arms, then legs, followed by the torso). Massage the self-tanner into your skin in a circular motion.
• Wash your hands after each section. You will avoid orange-colored palms by washing your hands with soap and water after you finish applying the self-tanner to each section of your body.
• Dilute over your joints. Dilute the self-tanner on the knees, ankles, and elbows, because these areas tend to absorb more self-tanner than the rest of the skin. To dilute, lightly rub with a damp towel or apply a thin layer of lotion on top of the self-tanner.
• Give your skin time to dry. Wait at least 10 minutes before getting dressed. For the next three hours, it is best to wear loose clothing and try to avoid sweating.
• Apply sunscreen every day. You still need to protect your skin with sunscreen. Be sure that your sunscreen is water resistant and a 30 SPF

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Meet The Doctor

Kim Nichols, MD, FAAD is the Founding Director of NicholsMD of Greenwich. A board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nichols is renowned for her expertise in the fields of cosmetic and medical/surgical dermatology. She has been featured as an expert speaker by numerous pharmaceutical, dermatological, skin care companies and organizations, such as The Dr. Oz Show, Better Homes and Garden Magazine, Good Day New York, USWeekly, Women’s Health Magazine, The Megyn Kelly Today Show, and News Channel12. Dr. Nichols is a Medical Council Physician Member of The Skin Care Foundation, and a physician-trainer for Allergan, the makers of Botox. In 2019, Dr. Nichols joined the Editorial Board for Practical Dermatology Magazine. 

Dr. Nichols graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University and attended NYU Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center and completed her dermatology residency at KDMC/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Beyond her leadership in the medical field, Dr. Nichols is a Board Member of the Greater New York City American Red Cross.

Dr. Nichols lives in the area with her husband and three small children.

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