Guest: Skincare is Self-Care with Dr. Kiran Mian

In this episode of Hey Close Friends I had the pleasure to chat with a very very special guest who is also a friend and a client, Dr. Kiran Mian. She is a NYC based board certified dermatologist who specializes in science based skincare solutions. During this episode we talk about all things skincare and how that deeply relates to our self-care.

SHOP DR. KIAN'S FINDS

Skincare is something that I never felt very comfortable with. Growing up my mom and I had a very simple ‘skincare routine’. For most of my teenage years and some of my adult life all I had ever used was hand soap. Because of my inexperience in this area, I always felt this large fear around beginning this skincare process because I don’t even know where to start. On top of that, social media is now saturated with all things skincare, and it’s very hard figuring out who to believe and what information to retain.

During this episode, Dr. Kian Mian shares with us her favorite products (which you can find in my Amazon store front by the way!), but she also digs deeper and explains how skincare to her is truly a form of self-care because it’s her way of looking good and feeling good for herself. Those 15 minutes in the morning and at night for her is a time of relax and self-care. Beware - This is not selfish behavior! This is not vanity! Taking care of yourself so that you feel good is such a special thing! If you don’t take care of yourself first, how can you take care of others?

HOMEWORK

Book an appointment with your dermatologist - Check up. Ask about your skincare routine. Do your monthly skin exam.
Every night before bed just wash your face with a cleanser. Get the dirt and debris off! Go to bed with a clean face. No matter how tired you are, do it.
Skincare should be fun! Don’t put so much pressure on this. Find your fun routine, this should fee like a fun, self-care thing you do for yourself.