Great video 🙂 would you be able to do a video showing how to incorporate all of these into your routine? For example, which products should not be used together, which for am and which for pm, and what order to apply for maximum results? Thank you!
For me, (age 45) vitamin C serum + sunscreen in AM, peptides + retin-A in PM. Fave sunscreen = Colorscience sunforgettable classic Fave peptide products = Ordinary brand buffet + copper peptides serum and DRMTLGY peptide night cream (They also make an AMAZING neck cream!)
Great video, it's always nice to have a professional confirm you're on the right path. Would you by chance be able to make a video that talks about lasers or procedures that might be the next step if your dark spots aren't fading as much as you'd want with just tropicals?
Happy to! And I think that’s such an important point to make regarding the fact that often topicals are great for initial fading and maintenance but often lasers, peels, etc may also be needed for optimal results
About PHAs, are they good for skin with roseacea? Can they be incorporated in the same routine with Azelaic acid ( using Fineacea)? How many times per week?
I love the Avene RetinAL. It caused my skin to wake up after using for only two months. This is after years of using Retinol. I also use in the winter LaRoche Cicaplast cream at night to seal everything in. I do like one of the Paula’s Choice 50 sunscreen. It seems to go on white but sinks in and is a light lotion. Thank you for this video.
Excellent video, Dr. Ellis! Just what I was looking for. I am in my 80's and I know that no matter what products I use I will never look like I am in my 20's but I really want to have my skin like the best 80 year old skin. LOL
Great Video! I have seen great results with sunscreen, agency tretinoin prescription, the ordinary 7% glycolic acid toner, cerave moisturizers - daily moisturizer- the thicker in the tub moisturizer with a pump - and the purple peptide créame (I like it around my eyes and neck sometimes) cerave hydrating and salicílico acid cleansers. I play around with some serums like the timeless vitamin c e ferulic acid serum, the ordinary serums are good too. I like the buffet for peptide serum. This has All helped my skin. I literally don’t age and my skin is clear and beautiful
This video was wonderfully executed Dr. Ellis. The educational line up was clear, concise, and easy to follow. I also enjoyed each product rundown with its power house ingredients. Thank you again!
Thank you Dr. Ellis, great video as always - would you suggest using the Shiseido serum before or after vitamin C in the am? And before or after tretinoin at pm routine? Thank you and take care!!
I started using the Skin Medica TNS Advanced+ Serum this past summer. Love it!!! ♥️ I use Altreno at night & Skinceuticals C E Ferulic in the morning. Great video, Dr. Sam!
I’m in my 30s and starting to look at incorporating anti-aging ingredients, but I also have acne. Right now I use vitamin C and sunscreen in the AM, and then benzoyl peroxide wash and adapalene at night.
I've come across a brand here in South Africa called 'Skoon', and I've just started using their retinal Would love your perspective on it. Its so difficult to get many of the brands you mentioned here in South Africa 😥
I'm 23 and started using Retinol last year and moved my way up to Differin a few months ago. It has been really effective for my hormonal acne and I've noticed my skin looking more glowy and even! That, along with sunscreen every day has totally transformed my skin. Thanks for your recs, Dr. Ellis!
@@noechj9189 I first used the CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol serum (1 bottle worth) and then started using Differin! Differin definitely helped more with my acne than the retinol, but I wanted to get my skin used to it first
I’m so happy I started on a good skin care regimen, but a little late to the game when I did in my late 40s, I’m now 59. My go-to’s are tretinoin and I’ve worked up to the 1%, Maelove’s the glow maker for the vitamin C, Hylamide’s niacinamide, but I believe Deciem is doing away with the Hylamide line. I do love the ordinary AHA/BHA exfoliant acids. I have a little routine that I do every week and I know my dermatologist had told me several years back to only do the Tretinoin twice a week due to the black box warning’s.
This is a wonderful video - all these skincare terms get advertised to us, but it's really helpful to understand the specific benefits of each in the way you've laid this out. But the follow-up would be: how do you combine these into an actual skincare regime? For example, I've heard that you shouldn't mix peptides and retinoids within a certain time window. Additionally, if you are layering all these product types in one go, won't they lose their effectiveness - or worse, overwhelm the skin and actually cause damage?
Thank you! You don’t need to combine them all and retinoids and peptides can usually be used together. Copper peptides and vitamin c could possibly interfere with one another so I wouldn’t use them at the same time. Sample regimen for mature skin that isn’t too sensitive: AM: Gentle cleanse or AHA cleanser for more exfoliation/glow if skin isn’t sensitive (optional), antioxidant serum, growth serum, moisturizer (optional, could be a peptide moisturizer), spf PM: Gentle cleanse, peptide serum, retinoid, moisturizer But also most people don’t need to do everything! It’s just that some people won’t be able to tolerate some actives, like AHAs or retinoids so it’s nice to have other options. Hope this helps!
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Hello Dr. Ellis, great content in your channel. I have been dealing with dark spots and the Tranexamic acid has helped a lot. I was taken tablets not topical but it is not available anymore. Which concentration is a good one to look in a cream or serum? Thank you!
Thanks for this overview! And thank you for mentioning growth factors. Not a lot out there about these products and the type of growth factors used vary. Throw in the marketing and it can get very confusing!
The Shiseido serum is full of denatured alcohol (2nd ingredient) and is slammed by reviewers because of the lack of interesting/beneficial ingredients (ie they are way down the list after standard inclusions like glycerin, silicones etc). I'd love your take on this Dr Sam, so I can stand corrected if need be.
So denatured alcohol is not an evil skincare ingredient and is often used to enhance the texture and application of serums. Of course, like any ingredient, if someone is particularly sensitive to it then they should avoid it. Also when it comes to active ingredients, it’s not always about the amount/quantity of an active because even very small percentages of certain ingredients can be effective. An ingredient list is just a guide (the same way a recipe is just a guide but doesn’t necessarily tell you how the final product will taste). Hope that makes sense! 💕
First, I love your videos. Extremely informative and honest. Thank you! Second, regarding the Maelove serum, is that safe to use around your eyes? Or, should you use any retinol around your eyes? Or, would that be extremely irritating?
I need to add an exfoliant so I am glad that you dove deeper into this topic as I was confused whether to choose glycolic, lactic or mandelic acid and my next addition is gonna be a peptides serum.
I'm loving the Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% right now. I've seen people incorporating this in the am and pm, and am curious if you would recommend morning or evening with this product?
You're amazing and the education and recommendations are so appreciated. I've seen results with peptides, Vitamin C, Tretinoin and sunscreen. I hope you're feeling as wonderful as you look. Best!
I love your channel! Life stressors for the past 5 years have accelerated the aging of my face (especially my undereyes), even though I have been using the basics (vit C, moisturizer with niacinamide, sunscreen, and tretinoin) . Can Maelove Retinal be used under eyes. Can there be rebound hyperpigmentation with prescription Azaleic acid?
So helpful with the categories and breaking everything down. I also appreciated the different options/price points! Thanks for providing great info that is trustworthy and not overwhelming.
Hello Doctor. Thank you for all the content you create for us. I have just one question, what are the best body retinol creams/lotions that you recommend. I have started seeing sign of aging in my body and apply sunscreen but I would like to know if there are any useful body retinols? Thank you.
Retinoids break me out so badly. I’ve tried to persist up to 2 months, but I break out so badly that I have to take them out of my routine to get my skin back. Even bakuchiol jacks up my skin :(
Thanks Dr. Ellis for this very well laid out outline of anti aging skincare products. I have seen good results with vitamin C serums and trentinoin evening out my skin tone. I have been doing lactic acid for 6 months. I have not used peptides yet and I always use sunscreen.
No one ever explains, when do you have to stop using retinoids (time period, how many months?) if you plan pregnancy, and what is the risk of using them and accidentally getting pregnant? I know you are supposed to stop using them while pregnant but not every pregnancy is planned? I am talking about topicals.
Appreciate your input but who has a hundred dollars to buy a product you recommend now it’s helpful with sincere intentions 💛 we appreciate your input by all means but some people, only a suggestion, have to seek cheaper products…. It is what it is; in social media you will have people from all class es and simpler classes… your goal “should be” to reach all classes not just your middle….. class important input and consultation I might add you need to include everyone not just people who can walk into blooming dale to buy their products for skincare I think my input is helpful to you……. Cheaper products suggestions will make you a hit…. I wish the very best for you sincerely Migdalia I consider my self a good consultant….. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
Can you please address anticruelty issue as in , is the product(s) tested on animals or animal ingredients?? More important than saying the product is "elegant" (?) or mentioniing "fragrance" (fragrance as in chemicals?). Thankyou for your time. Hope to hear back.
Thank you for this helpful video, can you please help he with this question, what do you think of Bakuchiol for anti aging???I heard that Bakuchiol can increase chances of breast cancer, is that true????
No offence, but the maelove retinol contains a lot of nasty ingreates like denatured Alcohol and fragrance in it!! On top of that the retinol is actually 17 or 18th Ingredient in it!! I am paying for retinol, not for fragrance and other ingredients
Can you please do a video on how to incorporate both AHA and Retin-A into a skincare routine without hurting your skin barrier. I keep hearing about how we are over exfoliating our skin due to trying ALL the products but I don’t understand how to use Both correctly (on sensitive skin.)
Hi Dr. Sam Ellis! Is it okay to use tretinoin (Altreno) under the eyes? I have brown skin (Indian), so I’m wondering if it’s a bad idea and if I should use something like retinaldehyde instead.
Can you please do a video on how to treat pitted acne scars? The scarring is honestly just as traumatic as having severe acne and I'm so desperate to fix it.
Dr. Sam, what are your thoughts on biosil (silicone and choline)? Haven’t found any derm talking about it anywhere….do you think it really helps generate collagen in the body? Thank you 💜💖
I would love to hear more about retinaid use around the eyes regarding safety. I have been using retanoid eye creams but I do have chronic dry eye and was looking into if it was safe for around the eyes and apparently a lot of eye doctors do not like the use of retinoids on the face period especially around the eye because it can affect the oil glands in the eye from producing oil correctly (or something like that haha) which is a big problem for me as that is already my issue and I don’t want to exasperate it. I think I’m going to move to a peptide Eye Cream but I would love to hear your thoughts.
Yes I agree that those who suffer from dry eye may want to skip the retinoid there. But a good spf (or sunglasses) and a peptide cream would be a great alternative!
retinoids give me insane acne when my skin is otherwise clear so I have not been able to add this into my skincare routine..... I dont have wrinkles dark spots or any pigmentation problems at the moment but im 34 and dont want to do nothing for my skin. Thanks for the tips im going to try to add a few of these into my skincare, I get overwhelmed and worried im not doing enough and while I dont have an signs of aging just yet I dont want to leave it.
Your fiddle fig tree behind you, is it real? Trying to get mine to look like that but i killed two of them. Yes I 'm interested in slowing the aging process.
Haha yes it’s real! Finding the perfect light (fairly constant but indirect) is key. And then we water him once a week. They are a bit finicky but we’ve had this one for a couple years and he’s grown a ton.
What’s the maximum %glycolic acid peel for in office procedures and what is the maximum% you would recommend for at home use? I want to make sure I’m doing the right thing at home and what’s for in office only!!
What a great video! Love you so much Dr Sam! You’re always glowing and so kind! I been trying the Sunday Riley CEO GLOW OIL. It’s been pretty nice. I like mixing it with my Tatcha or Rajeunir moisturizer. Such great products. I been thinking of shisado their products are so innovative as well. The Vichy mineral 89 is so so good. Have you ever tried it?
Love your content! Always soo unique and informative. I'm 28 years old with oily, sensitive skin with a tendency to look dehydrated/flaky if I don't take care of my skin well enough (i.e. not enough water, not enough moisturizing ingredients, long time since I exfoliated, etc.). But when well taken care of, my skin looks and feels great! I've been hearing sooo many benefits about retinol and I would love to incorporate it so I can slow down the effects of aging and help with skin firmness, plumpness, texture, etc. as I go into my 30s and beyond, but I'm scared I'm gonna mess up my skin (from irritation or the "retinol uglies") because right now I've perfected my skincare routine to the point where my skin looks the best it's ever been. Should I still incorporate it or do I wait until I absolutely need to?
Sunscreen is my holy grail. I started using it 365 days a year over 30 years ago. I had read an article in the New York Times by a dermatologist that said wearing sunscreen not only protects you from future damage, it allows the skin to heal from past damage. Made sense to me and I’ve been doing it ever since!
@@brittanybrady818 ISDIN - I just discovered it this year. I get untinted and tinted and mix the two together since the tinted is just a little too dark for my complexion. Their website has a sale right now. It seems pricey but the bottle is huge!
I am about to be in 22 years old. I am use sunscreen, cleanser, moisturizer and a treatment is tretinoin cream. Even since i started using tretinoin i stop using exfoliting moisturizers. Same on body too. I use really slowly like every next something if i want to do. I hope i am doing right.
FINALLY, I understand free radicals now! That was such a quick and simple explanation. So far, I only ever got confused when someone tried to explain it.
Shiseido Ultimune power serum - you are recommending this to us?!! Seriously?!! Has denat. Alcohol as the second ingredient, bunch of fillers like dimethicones and wholen bunch of fragrances like linalool, citronellol etc.. which cause skin damage. What were you thinking?
I cannot tolerate any type of retinols :( Tried retinaldehyde:( then a less strong retinol & it’s terrible the irritation So… I just got the TNS serum which I’ll add my Lacome SPF 30 with niacinamide for my malasma & that’s it .. I guess we only do what we can :)
Hi Dr. S, for the last 6 months I went through extreme acute stress. My skin has lost elasticity, hair has fallen out, and I have seen sagging where there was none months ago. Some of his has no began to resolve since the stress has decreased. I take very good care of my skin but I am concerned it’ll never return to its baseline state. Can it and will it? Thank you.
I am addicted to your videos! Thanks for such great content. I just added Timeless Vit. C 20%. I noticed the most luminous glow, that I haven’t had in 10+ years, after just one use. Great product! Can you please do a video on at home red light therapy masks for the face? I am 42 yrs young and have Malasma and rosacea. From what I can tell it’s supposed to help with both, but would love Dr. Sam’s opinion.
Are there any items on this list that could cross over to the hyperpigmentation and anti-aging? I love your channel but I am using Trentinoin and I few like a lot of these products are layering so many retinols it is over exposure. Can you do a video on if you use tretinoin and have hyperpigmentation - best products not to over Medicate your skin?
I saw a special with MaeLove. What do you think of the package of Glowmaker, Moonlight Retinal Serum, The Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream? I'm 66 years old with dry to normal skin. I am getting some age spots and want to do everything I can to keep my skin as nice as possible. I currently use Glowmaker every morning but wondered what you thought of incorporating the other 2 at night. I just want what's best to keep my skin as nice as I possibly can ❤️ And what's your thoughts on using The Ordinary 5% lactic acid with MaeLove Glowmaker in the mornings before moisturizer?
Dr. Ellis, thank you for your helpful, informative videos. Question: I have a few dark spots on my face and several on my hands. Most of them are from photodamage, but one on my face and one on my hand are suborrheic keratoses. Will consistent use of topicals (retinols, acids, CE Ferulic, etc) eventually get rid of them? Or do I need a procedure and if so, which one? VI Peel? IPL laser? Other??? Thanks!
Loved this video!! Super informative. I love that you talk about more affordable yet effective products. How do you feel about Skin Better Science products?
With Anti Aging dermalmd My complexion looks and feels better than ever. It's so smooth and soft, looks younger. I've received a number of complements, one person wanting to know what I'm doing to my face, there's definitely a change. I'm very pleased.
great video! what is your opinion on beauty tech, devices for home use. I just ordered this facial brush Luna 3 from Foreo, and I am so pleased with the results!!! did not expect it to be that good!
Thank you for all your knowledge ! Is an eye cream really necessary. I hear alot of people don't use one ? Do you recommend red light or any other home device for anti-aging ?
Great information. Thank you. I have tried three different regimens. I love Lancer exfoliation, cleanser and moisturizer for sensitive skin. Sometimes I will add in the lift serum. The second regimen I like is ZO by Dr. Obagi. I use his anti aging pack. I tried Cureology but wasn’t a huge fan. I rarely get breakouts but seemed to get them when using their products. No matter which regimen I always use my Timeless Vitamin C.
I've had rosacea for years now. I used Mirvaso for a few years until I had to switch insurance and they unfortunately didn't cover Mirvaso. So my dermatologist prescribed me Brimonidine 0.2% eye drops. Been working great for my rosacea cheeks and so much CHEAPER! Do you ever prescribe that for your patients with rosacea? Is it okay to use Brimonidine on the skin long term??
