Skincare Layering & Application 101

[@passthejunk]

Hi Dr. Ania Marie! I appreciate your videos very much. I have a few questions that I am wondering if you can help me with. I have some great products I am using, but not sure if I am using them correctly. My doctor has been a little helpful, but when I ask the nurse for more clarification, she is very unhelpful. I use a clindamycin in the morning after washing with a mild cleanser. I then wait 5 minutes and use Revision Hydrating Serum (hyaluronic acid), then Skinbetter Alto defense serum, Alastin light moisturizer, and lastly Alastin tinted sunscreen. In the evening I remove sunscreen with Albolene and wash face with Revision Papaya salicylic enzyme cleaner. The I use metrocream and wait 5 minutes. Then I use the hyraluronic acid again from Revision, Alastin Restorative Skin Complex, and lastly Alastin’s light moisturizer. Am I layering products correctly? Am I doing anything wrong or should I change anything? I do use an eye cream, too. I forgot to mention that. It goes on after the hyaluronic acid. Please help! Thank you so much!

[@DianaKijanovic]

Hi Dr. Ania Marie Happy new year:) I got to know your channel through Claudia Glows. I really like your content. I feel your knowledge and passion toward skincare. Because of you I have bougth SkinBetter skincare. I have a question for you ( If you have the time) Can I layer these skinbetter products: ? 1: AlphaRet peel pads 2Mystro Active balance serum 3Advanced defense and repair serum 4Trio rebalancing moisture treatment 5: Sunbetter spf 50 6Sunbetter tone smart. Kind regards Diana from Denmark

[@theocbeautymd]

Hi! Thank you! Put the advanced repair before mystro, then you're good!

[@MyMaria1224]

Your so knowledgeable Ania!! That’s why I always valuable your opinions ❤️❤️ you look stunning 😍

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much!!

[@margaretkosinski4065]

Excellent video 🌷

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you

[@jakekidsnaz]

New subscriber. I use tretinoin.1% every night on my face and neck with no irritation. Where do I add the vitamin c and my growth factor. I am 58 with normal skin. Thank you. ❤

[@theocbeautymd]

It really depends on the brand and formulation. Plus keep in mind Vit C and tretinoin like different pH levels. If you use an ascorbic acid, apply in am and leave tret for pm. If it's an ester, apply tret, growth factors and vitamin C last.

[@marinadavidova1215]

Dr. Ania. Thank you for your videos. Do i apply Alto Defense in the morning before Growth Factor?

[@theocbeautymd]

yes! 🌸

[@sorayax5965]

Hi can exfoliation accelerator be used every day?

[@theocbeautymd]

yes!

[@evaweissmann1983]

Another super interesting video. You have excellent knowledge. Thank you ❤️

[@theocbeautymd]

Glad you liked it

[@onlychimerically]

you look amazing ! love your makeup ! do you have a video on masks? what face masks do you recommend? do you recommend them at all? thank you!

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much! Great question! I do love masks but don't have too much time for them. I love the Lactic acid one by dermalogica called gentle cream exfoliant and I like all of the Zo masks.

[@onlychimerically]

@@theocbeautymd thank you!!!

[@biancalana2372]

Hi there! Are we able to get products from Zo Skin like I do from Alastin and a skinbetter with you named as the physician? thanks

[@theocbeautymd]

No. You have to go to their website

[@biancalana2372]

Thank you. I didn’t see your name as a selection in the Anaheim area though

[@theocbeautymd]

@@biancalana2372 I am not partnered with Zo at the moment so I won't be on their website BUT will be soon! Then I will have a link on my website also. Stay tuned :)

[@biancalana2372]

@@theocbeautymd thank you!! I will keep my eye out then and please keep us updated. Thanks again for your help ❤️

[@theocbeautymd]

@@biancalana2372 I will! ❤

[@marthastewart2658]

I have two questions one I’ve always heard growth factors go on first am I wrong with that? My second question what would be an occlusive? That’s not your normal moisturizer that has ceramides in it?

[@theocbeautymd]

In general, yes growth factors would go on first. Depends on the formulation! If you did PRP, like a vampire facial with microneedling, (your body's own growth factors) that would go on first). An occlusive would be vaseline or aquaphor or the Alastin Soothe and protect

[@marthastewart2658]

@@theocbeautymd Thank you

[@jolcik1237]

Dr.Ania super interesting video

[@theocbeautymd]

Thanks!

[@tereclemmer7923]

Thank you! Great information.

[@alinagomez7581]

What category would ZO firming serum be in?

[@theocbeautymd]

the watery serum category. So one of the early ones to apply

[@valdodd7852]

So morning skincare would be to apply vitamin c and then acids such as salicylic acid? I thought it would be the salicylic acid and then vitamin c? Followed by sunscreen. Help!

[@theocbeautymd]

I'm not sure I understand your question. I think of vitamin C as an acid - ascorbic acid. To keep it simple, I would say, watery products like serums first. With salicylic it depends, is it in your cleanser, your toner or serum.

[@lesliedunkleberger9103]

Could you review osmotics skin care products and if it’s a great brand to purchase for the skin?

[@theocbeautymd]

I am not familiar with osmotics. 🙁

[@lesliedunkleberger9103]

@@theocbeautymd aww well I appreciate your response 😊

[@jeka126]

Super video thank you

[@michellemichael1676]

Do you have a product you recommend that has several acids in it that could treat hyperpigmentation?

[@theocbeautymd]

I'm a fan of Dr. Sam Bunting and she has Dr. Sam's Flawless brightly serum which is 10% azelaic acid, 1% bakuchiol and 2% ascorbic glucoside (vitamin C) plus niacinamide. Skinceuticals discoloration defense combines 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid 5% niacinamide and another acid called hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid at 5%. Lastly Zo skin health Brightalive contains trnexamic acid glycolic/lactic acid and ascorbic acid.

[@michellemichael1676]

@@theocbeautymd Thank you so much!

[@destryevsquad4825]

Have a nice day!!

[@theocbeautymd]

You too!

[@daisyporto1778]

What is crispera?

[@theocbeautymd]

it is a cysteamine cream that treats pigmentation. I have a video on it, if you are interested.

[@J.E.C.]

Cyspera

[@margaretkosinski4065]

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