{"id":5484,"date":"2022-12-15T08:09:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T16:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/?p=5484"},"modified":"2023-01-31T06:18:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:18:44","slug":"the-1-skincare-product-these-experts-cant-live-without-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/the-1-skincare-product-these-experts-cant-live-without-and-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Our end-of-year roundup is here! 8 loved wellness experts reveal the 1 skincare product they can&#8217;t live without and why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every year we select <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/guest-editor-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guest editors<\/a> who truly live Murad&#8217;s approach to wellness-based total skin health\u2014experts in mind, body, food and skin. We\u2019ve learned <em>a lot <\/em>from them, like stress-reducing financial <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/money-real-talk-living-that-whole-foods-life-when-your-reality-is-trader-joes-tips-to-stop-the-stress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tips<\/a> (hi, Sophia Amoruso!) and actionable ways to be more <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/did-you-know-only-25-of-optimism-is-inherited-top-5-tips-to-become-more-glass-half-full-from-the-optimism-doctor-herself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optimistic<\/a> (thank you, Dr. Chopra) and so much more.&nbsp;With a new year around the bend, we\u2019re sharing these guest editor\u2019s skincare philosophies\u2014plus their product picks that keep them looking (and feeling) their best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/author\/ksturino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katie Sturino<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate, exfoliates on the reg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/vita-c-triple-exfoliating-resurfacing-facial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI live in New York City, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/exfoliators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exfoliating<\/a> my skin on the regular is a must. I use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/vita-c-triple-exfoliating-resurfacing-facial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gentle physical scrub<\/a> every night to help my skin reset after a day of absorbing dirt and grime. Just make sure whichever exfoliator you choose is meant for daily use.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/author\/dchopra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Deepika Chopra<\/a><\/strong>, aka the Optimism Doctor\u00ae, uses skincare to boost her mood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/essential-c-cleanser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essential-C Cleanser<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLooking at bright colors boosts your mood, so fill your shower and shelves with them. I love bold and cheerful packaging\u2014my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/essential-c-cleanser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Murad cleanser<\/a> always gives me a little boost.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/author\/samoruso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sophia Amoruso<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> <\/strong>award-winning entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, is having a late-in-life love affair with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/and-the-one-skincare-product-award-winning-entrepreneur-sophia-amoruso-has-atop-her-list-is\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPF<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/correct-protect-serum-spf-45\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Correct &amp; Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNobody told me to wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/correct-protect-serum-spf-45\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sunscreen<\/a> in much of my 20s. It wasn\u2019t until skincare became popular in social that I finally understood the importance of investing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/skin-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a regimen for healthy skin<\/a>. So now I wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/search\/search-results\/?keywords=spf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sunscreen<\/a> religiously. We\u2019re in this world where it feels like everyone is going makeup-free with their amazingly fresh skin, and as much as I\u2019d love to wake up with my skin all the same tone, that\u2019s just not the case for me\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/spf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">so bring me all the SPF<\/a>!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/author\/zionko\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Zion Ko Lamm<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>board-certified internal medicine specialist and social media skinfluencer, knows consistency is key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/retinol-youth-renewal-eye-mask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Zion x Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSchedule, don\u2019t skip. These masks definitely deliver an instant pick-me-up, but they should be used regularly\u2014even if that means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/retinol-youth-renewal-eye-masks-x-dr-zion-single-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eye-patching up<\/a> during a Zoom call or trip to the market! Caring for your skin shouldn\u2019t be embarrassing. My opinion on driving to the store with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/retinol-youth-renewal-eye-masks-x-dr-zion-single-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eye masks<\/a> on is that we should all be doing it.\u201d\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/author\/lstamps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lalaese Stamps<\/a><\/strong>, ceramicist and founder of<a href=\"https:\/\/lollylollyceramics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Lolly Lolly Ceramics<\/a>, follows the K.I.S.S. method (keep it simple skincare!).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/retinol-youth-renewal-serum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good-for-(almost)-everything Retinol Youth Renewal Serum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe infinite scroll of social media can be overwhelming\u2014especially in the skincare space\u2014so I need to be discerning about what I\u2019m consuming. So, just like with my routine, I try to keep it simple: Stay true to myself and my values, do my due diligence on who and where it\u2019s coming from, and above all, find the joy in it.\u202f\u201c&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/author\/clallimusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carla Lalli Music<\/a>,<\/strong> James Beard award-winning chef, swears by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/vita-c-glycolic-serum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brightening serum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/vita-c-glycolic-serum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSince I didn\u2019t wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/spf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sunscreen<\/a> when I was younger (gasp, I know!), I have some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/vita-c-glycolic-serum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pigmentation<\/a> on my cheeks and forehead. I\u2019m now religious about using a brightening serum at night to help lighten <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/vita-c-glycolic-serum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sun spots<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/author\/creels2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Candace Reels<\/a>,<\/strong> founder of the Female Collective, <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/love-yourself-and-stay-hydrated-you-beautiful-and-capable-human-why-were-obsessed-with-hydration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hydrates <\/a>from the inside out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/nutrient-charged-water-gel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hydrating Nutrient-Charged Water Gel&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKeeping up a skincare routine might be easy, but consuming enough water is something that I am forever struggling with. I need to be reminded, so you\u2019ll see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/solutions-for\/hydration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hydration<\/a> come up a lot in my content because Female Collective takes a radical self-care approach to staying hydrated\u2014we\u2019re in it together! We\u2019re hydrating so we can think clearly, have glowing skin and keep our bodies in check to support all the systems we\u2019re dismantling!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/author\/drmurad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Howard Murad<\/a>, <\/strong>board-certified dermatologist and founder of Murad, practices &#8220;emotional skincare.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Conquering-Cultural-Stress-Anti-Aging-Happiness\/dp\/1939642051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cConquering Cultural Stress: The Ultimate Guide to Anti-Aging and Happiness,\u201d by Dr. Murad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/healthbeat\/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research<\/a> has <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/did-you-know-only-25-of-optimism-is-inherited-top-5-tips-to-become-more-glass-half-full-from-the-optimism-doctor-herself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shown<\/a> that an \u201cattitude of gratitude\u201d\u2014acknowledging and appreciating all the good in your life\u2014is one of the quickest routes to happiness. But did you know it can also be an important part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthy skincare routine<\/a>? When you\u2019re thankful and brimming with gratitude, it shows on your face. For example, when you\u2019re stressed or can\u2019t sleep, that can affect your skin negatively, right? That\u2019s why I call gratitude <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/what-is-emotional-skincare-and-why-do-you-need-it-your-6-step-regimen-to-this-unexpected-but-critical-type-of-skincare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018emotional skincare.\u2019<\/a>\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year we select guest editors who truly live Murad&#8217;s approach to wellness-based total skin health\u2014experts in mind, body, food and skin. 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