HOW TO EXFOLIATE WHEN USING RETINOL

[@titfuhchat]

YALL she is DA TRUF she saved my skin 😭. Take notes kids.

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thanks so much and so glad the tips have helped you!

[@lifepath6187]

@@DrAlexisStephens yes I would love to learn about retinol products for the body. Thx!

[@moyamorrison2807]

@@DrAlexisStephens the retinol for the body you recommended is a body wash, correct? If so, I didn't know rinse off would be effective.

[@lifepath6187]

@@DrAlexisStephens is it ok to have laser done while using a retinoid?

[@cavalpalmer8532]

Yea bady Active 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@meilyn22]

I have never seen anyone's face this smooth. It's unbelievable.

[@KirstenFoot]

a lot of botox

[@creativelife9871]

Thank you so much for all of the information on Retinol and yes, would love a video on peptides in skincare!

[@DrAlexisStephens]

You got it!

[@terrytaylor5975]

Yes, please - provide product recommendations for body hyperpigmentation.

[@skincarecataloger]

Same!

[@frensou4737]

My favorite black dermatologist, your skin is glowing. I’m waiting for your skincare line. I would like a video on peptide and the best product. Thanks

[@sydsyd655]

I'm waiting on the skincare line as well. 😍 Please also sell it in Europe if... when you get there in your journey. I second the video on peptides! Thank you!!

[@Nickywigs]

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[@naturalwoman8315]

Your skin is radiant. It’s positively glowing! Thanks for all the fantastic information. It wasn’t too long!

[@suggie2482]

I’ve been waiting a long time for a video that addresses BODY hyperpigmentation/scarring - especially for darker skin tones. PLEASE educate us on that.

[@feyiolaloko8996]

Oooo

[@mimistar1427]

I would love a video specifically for body hyperpigmentation...for example areas neck, chest, back, butt (from acne) armpits, knees, shins, and bikini area.

[@takunyamaguchi6278]

YESS!!

[@Jujubean9795]

That would be a good topic!

[@rosemary5005]

Yes! A video on the topic retinol and exfoliation! ✨🧖🏻‍♀️✨

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thanks for watching!

[@amskincare792]

I'ma need Dr Stephens to give us her on camera makeup application because ya girl is FLAWLESS

[@babbarali2467]

her skin is unbelievable xxx

[@karenwilliams978]

I love the amount of information this doctor provides in every one of her videos that I've seen so far. They are extremely educational. Thank you so much.

[@thefunnybuddy4138]

I love how I'm thinking about skincare, then pull out my phone to find out you uploaded.

[@melaninqueen707]

I don’t want to be Beyoncé. I don’t want to be Cardi B. I don’t want to be you, but I aspire to be like you. With that being said, I DO WANT THE SKIN THO SIS! PERIODT. Have a wonderful day Dr. Stephens.

[@DeeDee-to3qv]

I love your advice and you are truly trusted. Thank you so much. I am 61 yrs old and my skin is looking so much better. You are a blessing to women of color.

[@bevwright5607]

Love your commitment to African American clientele. Yes, please do a video on peptides and retinol.

[@carmenwashington9067]

An appreciation post, Dr Stephens, finding you in 2020 and applying the knowledge you share saved and completely transformed my skin. I went from dehydrated, acne inflamed, hyperpigmented skin to clear, acne controlled, bright skin in 3-4 months. I now direct everyone to you. Thank you so much!

[@cp3onmtv963]

Which products did you decide to go with?? Happy for you!

[@lindanicholas8622]

This video is absolutely incredible❣️ I always refrain from asking questions because I know you are extremely busy juggling personal and professional obligations. And the fact that you recorded this after having several commitments…❤️ The creative vehicle of addressing the most common questions is pure genius-the concept may have been done by others but the way you impart knowledge is a gift. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@kapenidok4346]

The most kind comment I read

[@ilenenunez6943]

The glow on this womans skin is mind blowing!

[@krysjayy]

Yes please do a video on body products and also a general body routine (eg is it ok to physically exfoliate, how often exfoliating is recommended, does showering twice a day strip skin from natural oils, is it ok to use anti perspirants or are natural deodorants recommended etc)

[@ZZ-rk2hz]

Hello Dr Lex, Thank you! YES, I think we all will love and appreciate a video for the body/body hyperpigmentation product recommendations! Thank you!

[@wilyredragon]

Yes, I would definitely love to see a video about retinol use on body and actives too.❤️❤️❤️❤️your videos. Appreciate all you doing to educate and inform all WOC.

[@katrins.7596]

Omg. I wish we have someone like you here in Germany. I saw many dermatologist but none of them were so good educated about skincare or treatments or something else. Thank you for sharing your Tipps and Tricks. Big hugs from Germany 🥰😘

[@GiGi-gc2mm]

Your skin is giving me Sunkissed Vibes I can't focus love your channel Dr. 💞😁🌸🌻

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@gmegg7247]

Thank you, Dr. Alexis. Yes, please do a video on body hyperpigmentation!! I have learned so much from your videos. Thanks again !! 💕🙏🏽

[@manuelaconde7316]

Thanks for all that you do! I’d love to see a video on body pigmentation and managing eczema in children. Thank you so much Doc! Xx

[@nalinimaraj9858]

Hi Dr. I would use Elta one day then Neutrogena the next day and so on.... Thank you for guiding me on my skin care routine. You are simply the best !

[@junepearl979]

Yes to a full video on peptides! And peptide moisturizer recommendations please!

[@angelayeboah1]

Please my favorite dermatologist, we do need recommendations and tips for body care! How to make it look even, smooth etc. thank you for your great work as always. ❤

[@sharekpain9303]

Dr Alexis I hope one day when you see this comment. I wanted to express just how much I sincerely appreciate and thank you for taking the time to read comments genuinely your help is so so appreciated sending you lots of love! ❤

[@anonymous6594]

A prescription retinoic acid Q&A video please. Tazarotene vs Tretinoin vs Adapalene vs Trifarotene. When should you use brand over generic?

[@nilanka1231]

What does the dr use ? I love the glow and shine ! That’s what I’m look in for the most ??

[@lillycipriana3961]

Love the explanations on why use certain products. LOVEEE that I can use anything she mentions because it’s safe and works on brown skin.

[@fefemyluv]

You are so kind to answer so many important questions, Doctor!

[@boomboom6577]

I have searched the web for this information and could not find it to save my life. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I use Taz and do not exfoliate because I don’t want to burn my face. I’ve always wanted to know if there’s a proper way to do this. ETA: I was just considering the skinbetter serum. Glad to know you give a (tentative) thumbs-up!

[@pabritova]

yes we want a video about peptides!!

[@helensmith5758]

Love all your videos and YOU!!! Please do a video for retinol for the body and when to use and what products to use on the skin post menopausal skin.

[@locreciapelham9894]

This video was extremely helpful! Please would you do a video on body acne. Specifically chest and back acne. I've been suffering with these for years 😩

[@cuteleo2834]

yes please a video on body hyperpigmentation!!

[@danijones819]

your skin is giving all of it

[@tuma-tuttykatts]

Thank you so much Dr. Stephens! I'm blessed to be able to afford Skinbetter products, looove them and they work. Just for reference, I'm a medium-deep skinned woman in my late 40s, oily-combination skin with mild acne and some ridiculous hyperpigmentatiom/dull skin issues. Started using Cyspera in May 2021-on my 2nd tube now. Still using it daily and my skin is improving. My routine (very simple) includes products Dr. Alexis mentioned-and they work beautiful-esp. For my reactive skin. AM routine: 1. Cyspera for 15-20 mins. 2. IS clinical cleansing complex 3. Skinbetter Science ALTO Defense Serum (for vitamin c) 4. ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Emulsion SPF 50 (does leavr a bit of a cast-which later dissapears) PM routine: includes double cleansing: 1a. Elemis cleansing balm 1b. IS Clinical cleansing complex 2. Eye cream-Eyemax by Skinbettet 3. A Retinoid-Skinbetter Science Alpharet Overnight Creme (For the next 2 weeks, I will be trying Skinbetter Clearing Serum-got samples-will update.) 4. Treatment: Once a week one on Tuesdays and the mask on Fridays-Skinbetter Science peeling pads(so strong and I use with the TRIO Moisturizer)/a clay mask. Love Skinbetter Science products.🙏🏽

[@dianararivera7094]

yes please with the peptides video! I am always confused about peptides

[@travtroy102]

I start watching you about 2 months ago. I call u my dermatologist...lolo Thank you so much. My skin has improved so much since following u. I screen shot n purchase. I still have a very long way to go....I need to make a trip to your clinic so I can take my face to the next level, a level that have never been.

[@monye9963]

Dr Alexis, you featured my question, thank you😊😇!

[@JudiJoseph]

Your skin is literally shining. What do you use?

[@ldintwa]

Thanks Dr! Your videos are soooo informative and helpful! ❤️ Please make a video recommending body products for body hyperpigmentation, dry skin and stretch marks🙏🏾

[@MrMark28]

Queen is glowing!!!!!! Looking awesome!! Thanks for the info so so much!!!!

[@leilatahir5944]

Ive been battling with my skin for years now. Finally got my hands on some Differin, I’ve been researching for a couple of weeks now BUT since finding you I’ve had to look no further!♥️ Your videos have answered all my questions and I’ve learnt so much, (so happy you’re on TikTok too hehe) Thank you for your wonderful videos God bless you!😘

[@alisonhalsteadofficial]

Thank you for your stellar work. I would welcome a video on retinol eye creams. Every product says to avoid the delicate eye area, so my face is transformed, but the skin around my eyes remains dull and needs attention. Thank you.

[@tambam6744]

YES FOR PRODUCTS FOR THE BODY!!! I am in NEED of that video!!!

[@alyssaflynn8883]

Yes, please a video on peptides in skincare! Product recommendations and where to place in a routine would be very beneficial. Thank you for your videos. :)

[@taniad2873]

OML her skin 💞💖 she is soooo beautiful.. she is someone I will definitely take skin care tips from..

[@msshereelove]

Thanks again! Yes I would love the video on peptides

[@tndyamond2]

Yes yes yes to pigmentation video for the body! Please I am begging.

[@didierbizimana2759]

Thank you a lot. Your explanation are so helpful, clear and clever. I'm beginning to lose my fear of using retinol. What you're doing is so much needed and might avoid people from damaging their skin using wrongly some products.

[@jamrockamsterdam7911]

This is by far the best video I have ever seen on this subject. Thank you so much.

[@frederc3]

YES, PLEASE, to a video on peptide use with retinol!!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Dr. Stephens! Wish you lived/had a practice here in DC! 😘

[@user-jy7mc2gp2y]

Would love a video on peptides and skincare!

[@ritaherrington7520]

Thank you Dr Alexis for this much needed video. Please do a video on peptides in skincare.

[@froufroudeluxe]

My gosh you are absolutely RADIANT! 🤩

[@theresa3750]

I would love a video on body hyperpigmentation!

[@monye9963]

Dr Alexis, you're back!!!!

[@AKA-lr6cv]

This was really helpful! Thank you for the information and your time! Also - ✅To a video on peptides and retinols and ✅To a video on retinols for the body!

[@queenie4837]

Thank you Dr Alexis for these videos on skincare. I live in England and alot of these items are very difficult to find, not even via Amazon. I'm grateful for the information and will do the best I can with what is available.

[@meme0180]

I love you Dr Alexis, you are so beautiful with a beautiful soul. Such an inspiration. Thank you for all your informative videos. God bless you!

[@monye9963]

Wow congrats on all of your t.v. features 🙌🙌🙌

[@silkysteel]

I would like a body skincare video. Something broad range going over different skin conditions and what to seek to remedy the issues.

[@drecool85]

THANK YOU FOR PRIORITIZING MELANIN-RICH SKIN!!!

[@user-wx9xr8rl8g]

You're beautiful, very classy, sophisticated, and simple at the same time. You truly care for your audience. I have learnt alot from you compared to a bunch of videos I have watched because of authenticity and your passion for us to understand about skincare. Thank you. 🥲

[@Jesusisnotcomingback2150]

I would openly and gladly take skincare advice from you. Look at your skin!

[@frensou4737]

Yes I would like a video on body hyperpigmentation. Thank you !

[@Tsb702]

Yes please, to the peptides video!

[@LATEIR]

I DEFINITELY NEED that body retinoid product list PLEASE! 😭 I been doing as you say facial wise. Still having pigment / dark spot on the body problems due to past ingrown hairs an such. Thank you in advance!

[@teebee4974]

general body skin care information/recommendations would be GREATLY appreciated!!

[@LolaBee144]

Dr Alexis, thank you! My skin has been transformed from being oily with some texture to smooth, balanced and glowing thanks to your guidance. 💕

[@mirariri98]

Omg, what do you use? I’m struggling with my oily skin.

[@carlosandmuriel]

Dr.Stephen's, thanks so much for educating, inspiringand sharing resources with us. I have learned so much by watching your videos. ❤❤❤❤

[@hannahespina8521]

Thank you for this video! It's so informative. And YES, I'd love recommendations for body hyperpigmentation. I have a lot of dark spots from insect bites on my legs and never know how to get rid of them faster.

[@kattylain]

Yes, a body video would be helpful. Thank you!

[@sct4040]

At night, I use Alpha Arbutin, then Niacinimide, then Olay Retinol for hyperpigmentation. I heard you said it's okay. Good to know, i have only started this regiment. In the AM, I only use a moisturizer with SPF, sometimes after HA in the winter.

[@TheSmartguy217]

Yes! Please a video on peptides as well as growth factors!

[@miznaali7329]

Yes plz full video on peptides and products recommendations

[@TrappedinSLC]

I’d love to hear about peptides, and the First Aid Beauty BarriAIR moisturizer is amazing.

[@pfusiontechnologies9715]

Wow I luv this Queen! I literally want to fly to Florida for treatments! 🙂

[@fokumbadruth550]

Please do for products specifically for bodies with hyperpigmentation.

[@angelareynolds2976]

Would love a video on body hyperpigmentation...what to use or not...how to build a great body routine...Thank you so much for your knowledge you so freely bless us with

[@TGIF0WEDABES]

Just went through most of your hyperpigmentation videos but then coming up to my nightly skin care routine got confused as I use a retinol based cream every night and wasn't sure what was safe/not safe to pair with it 😭thank you sooo so much for making this video and addressing things so clearly! Subscribed after watching 1 video and have been going through for the past few hours 😅

[@biglou5748]

Dr. Alexis can’t wait to come back to your office! And yes regarding the video for body.

[@Happygolucky159]

Hi Dr. alexis, can I use Panoxyl Benzoyl peroxide wash and trentinoin in the same routine? I cant find the answer

[@cherryh7963]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes. Pleeeease do a video on peptides. Also, I've used Cyspera now for a few weeks but I think it's causing sensitivity. Are there any ingredients that clash with Cyspera? I am using retinol/glycolic pads in the evening followed by niacinamide btw.

[@Jujubean9795]

-Cyspera in the morning and retinol at night is acceptable. 8:25 **I suspect that the Glycolic acid pads are adding excessive irritation. She specifically says to alternate toners (glycolic, salicylic…) with the retinol. 3:00. Maybe the Dr. will circle back and add further clarification🙂.

[@cherryh7963]

@@Jujubean9795 the pads are actually formulated with retinol as she's suggested (2:09). Also, I use Cyspera in the morning and the retinol/glycolic pads SOME nights, as suggested (3:36)... I've been using the pads for longer with no irritation but now that I've introduced Cyspera, there's irritation. My regimen is very mild with only 3 actives and I research cosmetic product ingredients to make sure they're noncomodogenic. I've noticed irritation mainly in the evenings when I wash my face at the end of the day (before using the pads and even when I've skipped the pads the night prior) rather than in the morning after I've slept... I chose to use Cyspera because the doctor explained it was not irritating to the skin... However my skin is reacting so it might be happening with others and worth a conversation/video.

[@IamQuisey]

Yesss plzzz we would like a full video on. Peptides and skin care

[@mariapagano294]

You’re so thorough and beautiful! I trust your recommendations. Thank you! 🙏

[@hoosieraussis1]

Have you done a video about layering makeup over sunscreen? If we use the recommended amount of sunscreen, it is prone to pill from interacting with my skincare alone. How to layer makeup without pilling? Is this where foundation and primers with SPF may be useful by layering smaller amounts of sunscreen + SPF-containing primer + SPF-containing foundation until I reach adequate protection?

[@saidat07]

Yesss to the peptide video Dr.Alexis!

[@BenjaminJPope]

So damn beautiful Dr.

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@BenjaminJPope]

@@DrAlexisStephens absolutely.. you're glowing! And thank you for your time and helpful tips!

[@kitaboo1579]

It's the GLOW for me

[@MichelleDenise64]

Thanks, you have helped me make better decisions about how to use it. I've started with a .025 prescription. At 57 I'm looking to maintain to the progress I've made improving my skin. Eventually I'll go up as needed. Taking it slow.

[@sabster79]

Thank you. I’m purchasing niacinamide to use with my Tretinoin now thanks to this video 😊. I’ll try Paula’s Choice 20% niacinamide. 🙏🏽

[@soniapaddyfoote5262]

Excellent Dr Alexis..!Always so informative.Thank you so much for such great information.God blessings.

[@vannahoang7804]

Please recommend product that have retinal with peptide . Thanks so much for your knowledge

[@asia_may]

Thank you for this and yes to some recommendations for body hyperpigmentation!!

[@lubnasaleh2858]

I use 0.05% tretinoin directly on my skin and follow it by a hydrating serum and a peptide cream, should I change the order? I don’t have any irritation