PLAY OFFENSE, NOT DEFENSE
Rather than wait for problems to pop up, doctors design routines that preempt them. For example: "We avoid spot-treating blemishes," says Dr. Bowe. "We use types of retinoids all over the face to prevent breakouts—and premature aging—by increasing cell turnover and prompting collagen production." We recommend Revision Retinol Facial Repair ($56; revisionskincare.com for dermatologist locations).