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Susan Evans, MD

Susan Evans, MDSusan Evans, MD



Dermatology

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Bio

Susan Evans, MD, is an internationally acclaimed health and beauty expert and director of dermatology at her Beverly Hills practice. Evans is one of Oprah's and Dr. Oz's healthy skin and beauty experts. Her unique background, which includes internal medicine dermatology, from Harvard Medical School, Atlanta University Center, and New York University equips her with expertise in overall health, skin, and beauty.

Evans, a mother of four, is married to Brian Evans, MD, a plastic surgeon. Evans is a featured physician on the E! network series Dr. 90210. She frequently provides her input as the health and beauty expert, commentator, or contributor on The Dr. Oz Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Extra Life-Changers,Essence, and Good Morning America. Evans has offered her health and beauty tips in many mainstream magazines, including People, Parent, Health, Harper's Bazaar, and sister2sister magazine.

Evans is known as the dynamic, compassionate, down-to-earth skin doctor whose expertise has been shared within the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles area, as well as several countries. Evans is an innovative skin line creator who addresses all skin types. She wants everyone's health to be its best and for their skin to show it!

Evans is co-founder of the Skin Deformities and Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization.The program's goal is to work toward repairing at every level, brightening smiles, and helping others become complete.

Credentials

Organization Affiliations:
  • Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery and Skin Care
 

My Answers

Q. What type of sunscreen can I use over makeup?
A. The Skin Cancer Foundation advises people to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 (I prefer SPF 30). Put on your sunscreen prior...
Q. How do you feel about permanent (tattooed) makeup, like eye brows and eye liner?
A. The primary concern with permanent facial makeup is that your brow and eyelid position will change as you age. As you get older, your permanent...
Q. Do over-the-counter lip-plumping products really work?
A. Most lip plumpers work as a local irritant. These “plumpers” contain ingredients that might cause temporary swelling such as peppermint oil, peppers...
Q. How can I get even skin tone on my face?
A. Even skin tone starts with a healthy skin care routine. First, start with a good sun block that has an SPF number of 30 or greater. Sun damage can...
Q. Is there any concealer that actually helps get rid of acne and keep it away?
A. Many of the concealers that treat acne are salicylic acid-based products that are tinted to camouflage blemishes and dry out the acute acne breakout...
Q. Is beeswax, petroleum jelly, or something else best for dry winter lips?
A. Beeswax, vitamin E based creams, olive, or avocado oil are great natural rehydrating compounds for dry winter lips. For severely dry, cracked lips...
Q. What can I use to cover “pregnancy mask?”
A. For immediate cover, try using oil-free, waterproof concealer that is dermatologically tested for sensitive skin and will cover hyperpigmentation...
Q. What should be the order of application for the following: sun block, serum, primer, and concealer?
A. Apply your serum first, followed by sun block, primer, and then concealer.
Q. What moisturizer can be used when you use Retin-A?
A. Use oil-free non-comedogenic (non-pore clogging) moisturizers with Retin-A. Olive oil, avocado, and vitamin E-based moisturizers are a good start.
Q. Are makeup-removal wipes safe?
A. Your first step is to familiarize yourself with the ingredients in either the wipe or cream. Make sure that the product you are using does not...
Q. I have hyperpigmentation on my face. What sort of concealer or base should I look for?
A. Use a concealer that has been dermatologically tested. Pretested concealers are generally less likely to clog pores or cause an allergic reaction to...
Q. What is the best product to use for age spots?
A. Your first step should be using gentle exfoliating products containing salicylic acid, papaya, or glycolic acid. Next, you may want to try any of...
Q. Is extra virgin olive oil OK to use on dry skin on my face?
A. A small amount of olive oil is safe to use on your face. Olive oil contains healthy antioxidants for your skin.
Q. Are waterproof mascaras harsher on your eyes and eyelashes than normal mascaras?
A. Waterproof mascara can be thicker and slightly more difficult to remove than regular mascara. If you swim regularly, you should consider not wearing...
Q. I have very dark circles under my eyes. How can I hide them without using too much makeup?
A. You may want to consider using a concealer that is dermatologically tested for skin irritants. Products that are pretested may be less likely to clog...
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