Top Skincare Mistakes You Are Making!

[@JoanOfArcc22]

Would LOVE to see - your skincare routine AM and PM - the sunscreens you actually use and love - holy grail products - body care products

[@desireeshaw-stephens2596]

So would I !! 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@seasonedsofisticate1901]

Yessss....me to! It seems like she uses a variety of different products frequently to try them out from the videos, but I’m sure she has her tried and true that she always goes back to. I’ve seen mention of a product here and there as one of her favs but, would love to have those details included in one video.

[@rainachaudhry9663]

Mam ur hairstyle is beautiful.

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thank you!

[@millie_rose106]

Thank you for this video! It’s so good to have a Black woman dermatologist making these resources. It feels like I have someone in my corner.

[@seasonedsofisticate1901]

Not only a black female dermatologist but also a former chemist/chemical formulator....invaluable!

[@mamadi1282]

Please I need your help

[@lolliedoddie]

4:07 - The way she knocked those products off of the counter haha! EDIT - Please don't forget to educate us about fermented skin care (often found in K-beauty products) for skin of darker hues. Thank you Doc!!

[@marieahsurin4261]

what?? fermented skincare products are bad for darker skin types? i had no idea

[@yokaiyohi1476]

BRUH WTF STOP PLAYING IM USING A FERMENTED ESSENCE RNNN

[@yokaiyohi1476]

PLZ REPLY IM LITERALLY CRYINNGGGGG

[@sofiadinis8831]

YESS I WAS LIKE "oh, oh okay. Damn." Ahahaa

[@lolliedoddie]

No no Marie and YokaiYohi lol. I’m just asking Dr. Stephens to elaborate more on the benefits (and concerns) of fermented skincare for skin of darker hues- for informational purposes. I’m trying to learn more bc I use it too!! 😂😂

[@angelsclique005]

Yeah sometimes I did not wait 30mins+ after my skin routine before I went to bed 😭

[@frensou4737]

We are all guilty😀

[@mermaidtingzzz]

Yeah i guess I'll start washing as soon as I get home too just to avoid the problem.

[@audreyhowler]

So glad to see you mention wiping down our phones. It's so satisfying wiping my phone down with a Saniwipe a few times a day! I feel like it's silly to wash my hands 20 times a day but never clean my phone.

[@kurellsylvester2164]

I'm guilty of waiting too long for my nighttime skincare routine

[@SamMKKK]

Your editing skills get stronger and stronger every video.

[@wintertimpson7137]

Hi Dr. Alexis! Do you mind doing a video on skincare products (Cleansers, toners, exfoliants, moisturizers, serums, etc) for the right skin type? For combination skin, sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin, etc??? 🥺

[@_SinDerek]

I’m so glad you talked about reapplying sunscreen, I definitely didn’t know that and I was wondering why my hyperpigmentation was getting darker when I was wearing sunscreen.

[@marilynk4519]

I really need to figure out if my skin picking is a psychological concern for me. It's the hardest habit to break. Thanks so so much for the continued reminder to stop picking🙏🏾!

[@susanmcf1]

Since adding tretinoin last summer, I've eliminated products from my routine. With winter dryness, my skin was flaking from the tretinoin. I stopped using cleanser in the morning and I added a very hydrating moisturizer under my tretinoin and a very hydrating sunscreen during the day. The flakes were gone within two weeks.

[@cijicamp]

Thank you for everything you do!! As a black woman, you have helped my pigmentation issues so much!!

[@lola.odetola]

she’s the best 😭

[@mimicallsit7675]

My skin is changing before my eyes!

[@mariekemigisa8763]

Hi ,I’m 50years I have pigmentations and now I’m using ordinary products but I don’t see change. What can I use ? I need your help please

[@Lisastyle4u]

What are you using. Please share ☺️

[@caterdays2852]

Wow, I’ve been making more mistakes than I thought. Love your channel, I’m so glad I found a woman of color skincare channel that can teach me what I need to know ❤️❤️❤️

[@kimgladden4469]

Definitely guilty of trying the whole line of different skin care products and laying on my pillow too soon.

[@anngreen4721]

Thank You so much, I was definitely making mistakes - Vitamin C, day and Retinol/Niacinomide at night alone with protecting delicate areas of my face. You're a god send, Thanks.

[@staceygreer2207]

Your voice is soooooo soothing. It amazes me how all of you skinfluencers out there with full time jobs find the time to vlog so often. You and Dr. Dray are impressive women. I love to see women dominating in a field.

[@sofiadinis8831]

I just bet ure and EXCELLENT DERMATOLOGIST. So smooth and calm talking, always got that beautiful smile, and so smart and informative. Ure the type of doc that would tell people bad news in the most thoughtful way to avoid patients getting too traumatized/sad/etc❤

[@deekayvixen]

Found your channel recently - I've moved away from following "beauty gurus" for skincare advice and always looking for great dermatologist-run channels. My wallet is already feeling the difference and so is my bathroom countertop! Skincare = healthcare really resonated with me. Subscribed instantly and loving your videos. And btw, your skin is so radiant, #goals!

[@grwnskincare]

The gems were drop Dr. Alexis!!! Absolutely have been guilty of H.I.F (hand in face) syndrome since quarantine started. 🙈

[@ericjoppylmt611]

This was so helpful Dr. Alexis!! That recommendation to use Niacinamide with Retinol was and eye opener, an AHA! moment. THANK YOU!! I love your videos!

[@joshuamattiaccio3756]

I was deffenitly doing to many products and to many steps. I'm down to a wash-toner-moisturizer with spf in it and my skin has calmed down. Love your videos so happy I found your channel!!

[@sadiah92]

Subscribed! All of the reminders were super relevant and definitely guilty of 2 of these common mistakes!

[@abaakyianu3395]

Great point about pillow situation. Thanks you.🌺

[@KeyahD]

Getting rid of moles. Help is needed. Thanks.

[@palisakelley2167]

Excellent advice!! I am guilty of several of these! Will do better.

[@mst1308]

Tyty. My skin is responding so well to the advice you give and my coin 👛 is heavier thanks to your price tags for great skin care products.

[@wendydiaz8675]

I will buy one at a time only. I was about to order mandelic acid, vit c and bakuchiol 😅you have saved me money and my skin

[@frensou4737]

My favorite black dermatologist is so beautiful. Your skin is glowing

[@nicoleonfeels]

Ahhh the face picking video has me 🥴 but it’s something I’m so guilty of

[@relisbetrel]

Yeah my face was like 😳 lol but just as she said, sometimes we need someone to point it out.. Our skin will be better if we stop picking.

[@nifavetta332]

I literally just wash my face w water 😩 but I was thinking I need to take care of my face, found your chanel now, nice video 😘

[@bella2432]

Thank you for this information Dr. Alexis!

[@blessngifted]

Would love to see a video on your views about makeup and certain brands you'd recommend that are ok for the skin eg. foundations.

[@janetmatthews8562]

Thank you for producing these videos. Please do a review of the products you use and why in the AM and PM. Please include sun hats and sunglasses. Thank you again.

[@lucyall1898]

I was doing skin care then directly to bed! Also not listening to skin when it feels irritated!

[@4BiancaBella]

I’ve been binge watching you ALL night and morning lol thank you for all the information!

[@linglings2hot]

Me too! I’m so glad I found her. 💕

[@bdawnhorror]

Thank you Dr. Stevens. As a WOC you have helped my skin improve so much. I was guilty of one skin care mistake which is protecting those sensitive areas prior to vit a application. I’m gonna do some searching for that anti oxidant product you showed us!! Thank you so much :)

[@haddicham3501]

Dr. Stephens, Your videos have changed my life! I watch every video that you post. Would you be willing to make a video on fighting ace and hyperpigmentation during pregnancy and breast feeding. I am a breast feeding mom with really bad hyperpigmentation so I need all the advice!

[@matthewwilliams4025]

I’m just gonna slip these pillow cases into the wash brb

[@PlayaX01]

Ill never get over your voice. Too soothing

[@appleg.9923]

Also the best serum for dry skin and when best to use them.

[@Amb1632]

I’m guilty of picking 🙈 and I need to start my skin care routine earlier in the evening. I’ve really worked on the other mistakes mentioned and have seen some great improvements. Thank you for the continued amazing content it’s greatly appreciated 🙏🏼💕

[@jamesmclean8842]

Absolutely gorgeous and thanks so much !!!

[@maddynavarro77]

Good morning! ☺️ My mistake was putting on my skin care right before bed. Should we wash our eye mask to block out light nightly as well? Thank you so much! I love learning! Can you do a video of your top 5 or 10 products from Target or Walmart? 😁🙏🏽 Have a fabulous day! ❤️Maddy

[@latifah5150]

I am using tretinoin 0.1%. I will take your advice and pair it with niacinamide. Do I apply the niacinamide before or after tret?

[@mmaolisae3675]

Hi Dr. Alexis, thanks for the video! I've watched a lot of your videos so I'm no longer making these mistakes, except the first one sometime. I'm going to try doing my skincare earlier in the evening.

[@YariiReyes]

Definitely the mistake I make is doing my skincare routine right before bed! Need to get better at this 🤦🏽

[@viciousonev4697]

Very good information thanks.

[@delham7004]

First let me say that I love your channel and has learned so much. I started seeing a dermatologist in December 2023 and was prescribed Tazarotene Gel 0.05 for acne scarring which is mostly under the skin. It was also suggested that I should have four sessions of micro needling treatments. How do you feel about La Roche-Posay and Buttah by Dorian skincare products? By the way, I’m 63 years young.😊

[@Ururowndoc]

Yeeeei!!! Thank you so much for another amazing video!! I’m about to join Danielle (Style and Beauty Doctor) for the hyperpigmentation series and definitely mentioning you for saving my skin!!!

[@glossolalicimpact2931]

This is very helpful. Thank you so much for making me aware of these mistakes 🤭At least am not doing all of them🤣🤣From Botswana 🇧🇼

[@live4loveable]

Please do a Spring/Summer care skin routine!

[@badd.lil.ting88]

Hello doc, I enjoy your videos so much that you have become “my” dermatologist lol. This video was so needed and I have to watch it a few times so I can get it ingrained into my head to fix my skin care errors lol. My skin has been looking amazing the more I am consistent and you have helped in that journey. Thank you! My question for you is can you make a video for a proper skincare routine for black MEN? I am looking to adjust my night routine and completely overhaul my day routine so that I’m getting all of the benefits. Also what is a good product to get rid of razor bumps on the back of the head? Thanks again for all you do. 😊

[@MOHOGANYBRWN1]

LOVE THE DETAILED INFORMATION I WOULD REALLY LOVE FOR YOU TO LIST AND TALK ABOUT THE PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO AND EXPLAIN IN DETAIL WHAT EACH DOES FOR THE SKIN.

[@onyecheiduh8162]

Love your content, you've helped me so much on my skincare journey, my biggest issue has been hyperpigmentation. It is difficult to get some of the recommended products in Nigeria especially sunscreens.

[@ant8861]

I’ve been putting lemon on my face with honey milk and turmeric. I don’t regret it because it’s helped my completion heaps and it’s actually been effective in reducing hyperpigmentation. I’ve tried many products and pricy ones too to combat that and they aren’t as effective as a good homemade remedy.

[@linasinisterra-cortes2137]

De. Stephens, can you explain the 2 finger rule when using sunscreen? Thanks

[@BriaBarrows]

I love the Cereave hydrating cleanser

[@shanepruitt2715]

THANK YOU! Always so informative!!

[@lexijones8414]

Yes sleeping with my hands on my face. I still find myself doing it. Also- I put Retin A around my nose and chin it was awful. I also wasn’t washing my hands and I was using Apricot Sxrub

[@lucienlacroix2933]

@Dr Alexis Stephens - I love your educational presentations that collectively are the operating manual to care for skin of color. One skincare mistake about which you had previously admonished, and which I since corrected, is not included in this "top skincare mistakes" video: . Because i made that correction, I have since rarely experienced any breakouts. Upon my relocation back to South Florida you will have a new patient. Thanks for teaching me about proper and effective skincare. My skin now looks great, largely due to my adherence to your suggested care methods, order and combinations of actives, and of evaluating products and making purchase decisions based upon your critical product reviews. THANK YOU!

[@jackienolan9142]

Please do a video on human growth factors in skin care and whether these make a difference and how best to pair with other products like retinol and glycolic acid etc

[@dianer8108]

Great tips! Your complexion is beautiful! Yes,a part 2 would be great! Thanks!

[@Meo9131]

I think it would be cool to do a video on proper skin routine for dry skin types and discussing glass skin.

[@debrajean743]

I just found you yea! I love your tip about singing a song the whole way through to know if you have cleansed enough. That is brilliant!

[@krystalfosnight6345]

Great advice! And all the products used, love it

[@_letea_]

You really came for my life with "some of you pick at your acne and know you shouldn't be doing it". 🤣🤣

[@relisbetrel]

🙋‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@ashleyhandy-hamlin1779]

Would Love a part 2. More on sun screen.. do you need to use it if your moisturizer has spf?

[@chynarenae08]

Love your channel Dr.Alexis! I may have missed a previous video, but I'd love to hear your take on face masks . How often, what to look for or avoid..etc

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

TFS! These are great tips and extremely helpful. Since following you I've made some changes with my skincare products and routine and have seen some improvements!

[@kloepetit883]

Great videos! Thank you!

[@missann0906]

I always learn something new from your videos @least 6 from this lesson ✌🏾

[@herbieyawnsaiwest3036]

Hi Dr. Stephens, can you make a video about taking the proper steps of cleaning your skin, like which should be applied first toner or moisturizer etc. also, how many times a week do you recommend someone should do this routine. Lastly, what’s should be different from your morning face cleansing routine then your nightly routine do I used the same products as I did this morning?

[@infinitigirl29]

Excellent advice, thank you Dr. Alexis

[@iPam4S]

Will there be a Dr. Alexis skincare line in the future :)

[@annettethomas3740]

Dr. Stephens, Thank you for educating us on skin care. Can you please do a video on moisturizers and sunscreen to use together that does not make you sweat like crazy? I am having a difficult time finding a balance. I am constantly sweating. Thank you.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Skincare routine + pjs = best part of my day ❣️

[@bdiva890]

Thanks so much for the video,very helpful tips. I would love to see how to treat dark armpits and pigmentation on the knees or elbows.

[@trayloningram529]

Hey can you show the right way to apply sunscreen Bc mine keeps pealing and it’s the ELTA MD tinted 46 and I use it in the morning just over a gel moisturizer. I wash my face and put on the moisturizer then when my face is dry I apply sunscreen .

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Yes I show how to apply in my sunscreen video ❤️

[@forestbear7943]

Thank you, this video was so helpful. I was doing some steps wrong. Thanks again.

[@jemimajanvier4706]

Please do a video on how to battle congested skin. I have dry skin that is easily congested. I was using TO’s peeling solution, and it was helping me. But I’ve decided to take a step back and try a less sensitizing exfoliator. I recently started using Paulas Choice BHA, and I’m thinking about adding azelaic acid to my routine in a couple of months. I would love some advice. I really want baby smooth skin❣️

[@chrissiec2123]

I often make the mistakes of doing my skincare routine too soon before bed and putting my hands on my face.

[@JustKaylaNicole]

Not sure if you have a video on body acne, but I'd love to see one if you don't already! I used to have a lot of breakouts on my back, and that coupled with my picking habit led to some keloids 😞 would love to hear some advice on minimizing it

[@sharenwiltshire8456]

Great tip on trying one thing at a time. My first thing which is very important to me is the sunscreen. Supergoop, Here I come.

[@MorenaRose86]

Can you review Black Girl Sunscreen Kids please?....I'm a black women and use it everyday because I couldn't find a mineral one that agreed with my skin or didn't turned white.

[@joysmith3856]

Thank you so much for the educative videos. My question is is rebound pigment treatable at home ?

[@dmr868]

I think there are sunscreen wipes too. Oops!! i use the retinol before moisturizer when i was using it. I use pond dark spot corrector now to stick with one product line.

[@Afroyogacollective]

My skincare mistake was not washing my pillow cases weekly and no sunscreen. Other than that, I do well. The best thing for my skin is actually diet: non-dairy kefir, baked oily fish, and lots of veggies. Keeps my skin clear and buttery with consistent gentle cleansing, exfoliating, spa days, and moisturizing.

[@fraybentos9854]

If I can one day get my skin 10% as beautiful as Dr. Alexis's skin then I'll die a happy man. Keep up the tips Doc!

[@kdhillonn15]

Hi Doc, informative video as always. I have been using Cysteamine as advised by you for the last 3 months now . I have not seen much changes with my melasma on the face. Could you advise what else can I do I

[@i.t.t.]

it is a testimony to accounts like yours that I passed the test but the sunscreen issue is sth I can't solve. I wish there was more info about it beyond "wear sunscreen". night shifts, no exposure to sun, being inside, blue light, etc. Michelle did a couple of videos but they left me more confused bc the little bit of info there is on what to do under such circumstances is conflicting and only touches the surface of dark skin. please please do an in depth video on that. please.

[@mlt1357]

I have been doing #1. This elk change immediately. Thank you so much

[@anujoly12]

so good. Skincare as a necessity and as a healthcare. wow !

[@digitalgirls]

dr. stephens, i am so happy i came across your channel! your videos are so informative and straight to the point :) thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[@nabodimma]

Thank you for this! I would really love to see full body skin care as well please..

[@eo2429]

Subscribed! Idk how you like cerave cream to foam cleanser though! I used their original cleanser which had a neutral smell however this one smells a bit like school glue to me. This was a very thoughtful and helpful video! Thanks for this!

[@Mariam12489]

Hi Dr Alexis please do a video for affordable sunscreen without tinted for face and body

[@beautysodeep_7835]

Good information

[@Anthony-ge8zd]

Thanks for this video! I always get red and itchy at the corners of my nose. But I also get red and deep pimples there! So used my tretinoin in this area, but I think it has worsen my problem. So now I protect this area and don‘t put tretinoin there, hope it will help!

[@RivyO]

A dermatologist guide to healthy hair, I’d love to see that video from you