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Imagine having a job where you sort through other people’s skin dilemmas all day.
This is the life of a Black dermatologist.
While their product picks varied, everyone agreed that yourskin-care routineshould change from morning to night.
There’s some overlap, but these dermatologists have curated routines to meet their individual needs.
There are even some extra treatments that each doctor occasionally uses to boost their daily routines.
“I like this product because it doesn’t dry my skin out,” she says.
The formula uses glycolic acid to smooth and brighten dull skin.
“It’s an antioxidant but also corrects damage from HEV blue light.”
“They don’t leave a white cast on my skin, which I love.”
Throughout the day, Clay usesColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50to do touch-ups.
She then applies Arazlo, a prescription retinoid, which she says is essential for skin-cell turnover.
A swipe of Vaseline on her lips finishes off her pre-bed facial routine.
With acne often comes dark spots, so Clay looks toCysperato treat her hyperpigmentation.
“I typically venture to use thishydroquinone-free pigment regulator about three times weekly to treat and prevent hyperpigmentation.”
For smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, Clay says she gets “injectable wrinkle reducers regularly.
I like Dysport.”
To help brighten any discoloration and smooth fine lines, she then applies theTrifecta Peptide CE + GTP Serum.
On a sunny, humid day, her moisturizer of choice isLa Mer’s The Moisturizing Soft Cream.
“I apply an eye cream with a mineral sunscreen,” she says.
Her brand’sPigment Correcting Eye Cream SPF 50+protects her delicate eye area from sun damage and from HEV light damage.
And, of course, she can’t forget the sunscreen.
The star of her nighttime skin routine is theIsdin Isdinceutics Melatonik.
The serum-in-oil uses melatonin,bakuchiol, and vitamin C to help fight free radicals while you sleep.
In the morning, Robinson begins by washing her face withVanicream’s Gentle Facial Cleanser.
“This lotion serum has been a part of my routine for years,” she says.
The last step in Robinson’s routine is to generously apply sunscreen, of course.
Currently, she’s usingIsdin’s Eryfotona Ageless.
After gently patting her face dry, Robinson applies a thick layer ofRevision’s DEJ Eye Cream.
“It’s clinically proven and is one of the most comprehensive eye creams available today.”
To lock everything in, Robinson applies a healthy layer ofFirst Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream.
“I always moisturize with something rich after I apply my retinoid,” she says.
The ingredients also prevent existing collagen from deteriorating and increase skin hydration.
Hartman then uses a combination of two targeted treatments:Cyspera’s Intensive Pigment CorrectorandSkinCeuticals Silymarin CF.
“It’s as powerful ashydroquinonewithout any of the side effects, risks, or stigma.”
The latter product by SkinCeuticals is Hartman’s new go-to antioxidant.
Hartman’s routine is completed with a healthy dose ofIsdin’s Eryfotona Actinica SPF.
“This is the best sunscreen product that I have used,” he says.
“I don’t leave home without it.”
“It replenishes my skin and allows it to receive my nighttime regimen for more effective penetration.”
“It’s great at fighting pesky hyperpigmentation,” she says.
SkinBetter Science’s Trio Rebalancing Treatmentis her go-to moisturizer because it’s lightweight and smooths the skin.
(Henry has partnered with Cerave in the past.)
She then tones again with P50 before applyingAlastin’s Renewal Retinol.
It also containshyaluronic acidfor added hydration.
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Lately, he’s been using wait for it SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic.
“I usually go with the tretinoin 0.025 percent cream.”
“I’m always trying different ones,” she says.
“SkinMedicaandSkinCeuticalshave really great ones,” she says.
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