Skincare Regimen for Maximum Benefits, Minimum Time & Minimum Number of Products

[@tiffanyvaughan]

As a mom of 3 young kids, self care time is very limited, so at this stage in life I prefer quicker routines for morning and night. I really appreciate products that are more “one and done” so that I can still take care of my skin even when I’m rushed. Thanks for this video; it’s super helpful!

[@rjsluxcollection2611]

This is by far and hands down the most useful skincare routine I’ve ever seen. Simple, easy and done. Thank you so much!!!

[@luticino3094]

I love these minimalist suggestions for my routine protocol. Now that travel picked back up, I have tons of business trips and this keeps my skin in good shape and I only have to carry a few products. Thank you Dr.! Ordering everything directly from your website

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you! I love supporting my community and I love your support ❤️

[@karolinagarcia7516]

The minimalist routine is totally what I need. Thank you!!

[@theocbeautymd]

Glad this was helpful to you! ☺️

[@helenfanous4561]

Definitely a minimalist routine person! The less complex, the better. Thank you for the informative video 🙂

[@theocbeautymd]

I'm happy you enjoyed it ☺️

[@lauryndamas48]

Love this minimalist (yet thorough) approach to skincare! 💗💗💗

[@1lifewanderlust]

I am always travelling to different cities and countries and try to only fly with a carry on. So keeping a minimal skin care routine is a must. But I still want to keep my skin healthy and prevent. So anti-aging and acne care is always my focus. Thank you for sharing these products. I am a ZO user, along with prescription tretinon.

[@tahiracollier5782]

I'm new to your channel but this is my favorite video so far! I'm not a skin minimalist (more like a moderate to max type) but I'd like to pair my routine down to the nitty gritty and build from there. I'll be checking out your website soon. Thank you!

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you! 😘

[@jennifernettles3240]

Yes boo! ❤️My limit is 4 products including a cleanser…. But of course I want results…. I don’t like layering too many products as I don’t think it’s effective.

[@theocbeautymd]

👏👏👏💯

[@psmith3821]

I’m just curious what is your skincare routine ? Do you use any skin better products ?

[@jennifernettles3240]

So In the morning I use a la roche posay cleanser (toleraine) followed by is clinical super serum, then skinceuticals discoloration defense, spf by colorscience the original. At night I use the same cleanser but alternate with Jan Marini bioglycolic cleanser(3xs a weeek) i then use Alastin restorative complex, followed by Alastin retinol (.25) 3x a week alternating with Jan marini Luminate face lotion (3xs a week in the summer only). I use Biopelle tensage stem cell eye cream. For moisturizer I use only at night skinbetter trio. Every Sunday I use my Zo Skin Health exfoliating polish, Followed by Zo complexion renewal pads.

[@psmith3821]

@@jennifernettles3240 thank you sis

[@deniselanglois6193]

What do u think of the red light masks

[@justynagarcia4104]

I love the Skinbetter line!! Thanks for your advice.

[@theocbeautymd]

You are so welcome!

[@kathryncrowder7119]

Such a great and simple routine!! Love the science basis of this and the explanations. Great video!

[@theocbeautymd]

Thanks Kathryn and welcome! 😘

[@evaweissmann1983]

Another Great video. I love AlphaRet overnight Cream

[@theocbeautymd]

That's one of my favorites as well 🥰

[@enikoweinberger6581]

Can you please post a video about a recommended skincare routine for neck-decollete-hand?

[@theocbeautymd]

Great idea!

[@loretttaayers4226]

Very useful info. Made it easier to understand what should be used and why

[@phiskibiski]

🙌🏼 yes! I’ve been waiting for this video. You really do listen to your viewers - and I love that about your channel! ❤️ I do enjoy a good self-care ritual every so often, but on the daily basis, my skincare’s gotta be quick and efficient. Also, I purchased the Colorescience sunforgetable FLEX based on your recommendation and I LOVE IT! It evens out my skin tone and gives me such a healthy glow. But oh boy, you were definitely not joking when you compared it to a foundation. A teaspoon of that sunscreen gave me too much coverage, I had to combine it with the untinted version for less coverage LOL

[@theocbeautymd]

I know what you mean! I have been mixing mine with a sheer as well to lighten the tone and I love it because it's so customizable. I'm so happy my suggestions worked out for you. ❤️

[@danyellabrown5339]

Love your content ❤️ hoping you’ll do a video on hyperpigmentation. I’m acne prone and turned 40 this year and I struggle with post acne hyperpigmentation and a little melasma and sun spots from unprotected sun exposure from years ago. Thank you for introducing us to the skin better line. I’m interested in the skin better even tone correcting product with alpha Arbutin. Would love your thoughts on that product 🙏🏼 and also on skin medica lytera 2.0. Both are pricey and want to make a better informed purchase ❤️

[@theocbeautymd]

That's a great topic! Will do. I have switched to a fall skin care routing and I have even tone in the rotation, I will make a video on that as well. ☺️

[@danyellabrown5339]

@@theocbeautymd thank you so much! Can’t wait 😊

[@KyongG1970]

This video came at the perfect time. Been trying to rebuild my skin barrier after wayyyy too many actives. Thank you for your straight forward videos. Some of the Med profs on KZbin try to put on a comedy show and way too “campy” for me ❤️❤️

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you, I really appreciate it. ❤️🌸

[@kellyvanbeveren1916]

I love ZO skin health! Do you know a dupe for the Dailey power defense? It is SO expensive an not always in my budget since I have an new born...

[@jolcik1237]

DR Ania Your information is always very helpful Thanks for your advice

[@theocbeautymd]

I'm happy to hear that. Glad you find it helpful! 😘

[@kls6612]

Love the video. Thank you. No matter how many products I use, I enjoy taking my time during application. Alto is a favorite of mine and I use Trio as a switch up between another product. That also helps my Trio last longer😁

[@theocbeautymd]

I agree, it's a way to wind down and relax 🌸

[@biancalana2372]

Very helpful! You’ve gained a subscriber. Keep these great videos coming. And I will be purchasing in the future from your site 💕. Thank you for making these brands available

[@theocbeautymd]

Great! Welcome 😊

[@karend4016]

The information you provide is always very helpful !

[@theocbeautymd]

thank you ☺️

[@bobbymommychiyo6302]

I love this minimalist skincare protocol. Btw what is your thoughts on Calecim multi cream? I am 47 yo & starting to show aging on my face.

[@mimimoon6082]

Great video Dr. Ania Maria! I'm more of a minimalist routine gal. I have a very busy schedule and have to be fast with my routine. Thank you for the review and excellent recommendations.

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you. I always appreciate hearing from you ☺️

[@MyMaria1224]

Good information as always! What are your thoughts on growth factor serums? Need them?

[@theocbeautymd]

Love them, don't need them 😂 I think they are the cherry on top. I believe they are helpful but not enough to make them a key product in a routine, if you have a good routine. I suppose they could be a good minimalist product actually, since they are packed full of goodness but I always think of them as a bonus product.

[@ljrockstar69]

Hi, Have you tried using ZO Vitamin C serum? I think it compliments well with morning routine. I like minimalist skincare, for the reason of cost, ZO Skincare products are expensive, but effective. So as much as love ZO, I only select the Radical Night Repair, Wrinkle/Texture Serum, Exfoliating wash/scrub, Daily Power Defense and occasional Vitamin C Serum.

[@theocbeautymd]

Yes it is good. Another great vitamin C that's a dupe for Skinceuticals is the Timeless vitamin C, E and ferrulic. It's about $25 The routine is great. Power defense has a lot of great ingredients

[@lescarb1]

Thank you so much for allowing us to be able to try skinbetter products. I got really bummed when I tried to buy the interfuse lines and couldn't because I don't currently have a provider. Then I remembered that I bookmarked your favorites page and I think it's going to let me buy it through your page. It's late now so I am tomorrow. You are a new channel to me and already a favorite!! Thanks again...i hope the product works well for me. Which brand do you like better overall...skinbetter or alastin? I haven't tried either yet. I have so many questions I could ask you, especially because I think a lot of false information is being spread by a popular KZbin derm. I hope you're doing well!

[@theocbeautymd]

Welcome and thank you. I'm happy you are enjoying my channel. I hope it keeps growing. ☺️ I don't think I have a favorite brand per say but I do have favorite products; some from Zo skin health, Alastin and Skinbetter. My favorite retinol is definitely from skinbetter. my favorite hydrator is Alastin regenerative skin complex and my favorite sunscreens are skinbetter and colorescience. So it's a mix. I don't believe in all medical grade skin care because I don't think some are worth the hype. Let me know what you think of the interfuse 😊

[@lescarb1]

@@theocbeautymd Thanks for the reply! I use tretinoin. My favorite sunscreen is from colorscience, which I found after months of duds and experimenting. Skinceuticals CF as well. I heard this recently and was curious to your thoughts: using vitamin c and retinol on wet skin will help it work better. Do you think that's correct? A derma here on YT said it and I always thought those and other acids should be on dry skin...it kind of confused me!

[@theocbeautymd]

@@lescarb1 If you apply products on wet skin, the absorption does increase so products may be more irritating. If you use an ascorbic acid for your vitamin C, it is better to apply the tretinoin first, because it likes a neutral pH and once its absorbed, apply the vitamin C which will be an acidic pH.

[@lescarb1]

@@theocbeautymd ah, thank you! I've been doing it backwards. You're the best! 😄

[@29ansa]

Thanks for including something for any skin type. I enjoy hearing the science behind the product and you explain it very well. Is Trio appropriate for someone with combination skin? Salicylic acid must be so low in it since it’s recommended for post procedure

[@theocbeautymd]

Yes, it's definitely good for combo skin. It's pretty soothing.

[@marinadavidova3709]

Dear Abby , i love your channel and always watch your videos. Thank you so much for all your videos. I want to ask if i have to choose between Zo skin Health Daily Power Defense and Skinbetter Alto - which one i better go for, if one of my primary skin concerns is hyperpigmentation? I was told that Zo skin Health Daily Power Defense protects from futur pigmentation on dna level, so do i better o with ZO skin rather than Skinbetter?

[@theocbeautymd]

Between the two, I would. choose power defense, yes it repairs at a molecular level. However for pigmentation I would suggest ZO Brightalive

[@RCMama05]

Would it be okay to alternate these products on a week rotation or month rotation so we can try both zo and skin better night creams?

[@caitm88]

Is Trio suitable for those with combo/acne prone skin? Leaning slightly dehydrated

[@sweetnalia]

thank you for the video and have a lovely weekend Doc.

[@theocbeautymd]

Gald you enjoy my content. Have a great weekend ☺️

[@theocbeautymd]

Are you the person who is in & out of the bathroom or do you enjoy a relaxing skincare ritual?

[@KyongG1970]

Def a ritual. My fave part of my day

[@Biagrace]

I’m in and out kind of person that’s why this video is just what I need. Thank you 🙏

[@amsquid4075]

I fall in between,. During the week , I want fast and easy routine but on the weekends , I like to do a mask and e joy the process.. with some 🍷 of course. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@amsquid4075]

Thank you for this video! Enjoyed very much and was very helpful.

[@theocbeautymd]

@@Biagrace lol I can tell by your name! 👍

[@THETRENT1972]

This is awesome! Exactly what I've been looking for, plus your skin looks amazing! I always want advice from someone who has a complexion I want :)

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@lisahilton9616]

Just subscribed. Love your content and approach to skin health. Thank you for this concise routine! What do you advise for my skin type as a serums/lotion? I have sensitive, Fitzpatrick 2, combination skin (Oily T-Zone). Skin will get bumps, be reactive if it does not like a product. My skin has slight redness (minimal rosacea) and I do, on occasion see my skin is dehydrated. I recently switched over from prescription Tretinoin cream 0.025% since I was getting some irritation. My skin can tolerate the SkinBeteter Alpha Ret yet only every other night. My skin does not like Vitamin C!! The times I see my skin become extremely irritated is when I use a Vitamin C serum. With that said, I do NOT have an AM routine that includes antioxidants! My skin is overall healthy and I'm past 50 now. Would love your recommendation for an antioxidant to add in! Thank you! so much! (And, I wear tons of mineral sunscreen! I Love ColorScience!!). 🥰

[@theocbeautymd]

Thank you so much and welcome ❤ Based on everything you said, Skinbetter Science Trio and Alto Advanced came to mind. Trio will give you nice hydration without irritation and the Alto Advanced is a new product that has 19 antioxidants plus niacinamide and two DNA repair enzymes. My only question is are you sensitive to vitamin C in the Ascorbic acid form only or does THDA (ester form of vitamin C) bother your skin as well? The esters are much more gentle.

[@lisahilton9616]

@@theocbeautymd Huge thank you! I did not see this reply until just now! Thank you so much!!!

[@lisahilton9616]

A question, on a budget, would you recommend the Alto Advanced over the Alastin Restorative Complex Peptide (not sure I got the name correct!)?

[@theocbeautymd]

@@lisahilton9616 That's a tough question! The Alto gives you superb antioxidants and protects you from free radicals. The Alastin encourages collagen production. I think you could alternate them if you wanted to.

[@tdov7622]

Love your videos!

[@paisley814]

I'm hooked on watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing all of this information with us! I have a question and I hope you'll see this. I am hooked on the Skin better line, but after the first 8-10 weeks, I don't see much more, if any, further change in the brightness or sun spots on my skin. After watching a few of your videos last night, I ordered the Timeless Skincare Vit C (in both 10 and 20% so I can start at 10% and then move to 20%), but now I'm confused as to the order to apply my products. I cleanse with Oxygen Infusion Wash. And I have the following- Just ran out of Alto Defense, do I need to repurchase if I'm trying the Timeless Vit C? I have all Skinbetter products - Interfuse Lines, Even Tone Correcting Serum, Alpharet Peel Pads, Hydration Boosting Cream, and AlphaRet Clearing for nighttime. I just purchased the Sun better Tone Smart SPF. Can you help me with the order of application? Do you offer consults? THANK YOU!

[@theocbeautymd]

Yes absolutely, the Vitamin C will go on first and you don't need the alto unless you want the other 18 antioxidants. The lines is a spot treatment where you want to plum. I use it under my eyes. then even tone. then boosting cream. SPF PM. peel pads, alpharet clearing serum, boosting cream Does that make sense?

[@paisley814]

@@theocbeautymd this is so very appreciated. Thank you!

[@Biagrace]

I’m a minimalist when it comes to skincare. Thank you for this very informative video. What’s your recommendation (minimalist) for hyperpigmentation/melasma type skin? How would you incorporate it with the Alpharet or clearing serum and alto defense? Thank you 🙏.

[@theocbeautymd]

I would emphasize a really good sunscreen, and incorporate either skinbetter even tone am/pm or start with prescription hydroquinone for 3-4 months and then follow with Even Tone. Myself, I use the Zo skin health pigment control and blending cream (hydroquinone) for a month or 2 and sometimes I stop there, other times I follow up with even tone in the following months. Brightalive is supposed to be really good too but I haven't tried it yet.

[@Biagrace]

Thank you for responding. Ill look into that option.

[@msjulieangell]

Which of the retinols do you suggest for a new user with dry skin? Would love to do the 2 step night routine and just cleanse and use a retinol with a hydrator in it. But I wonder if all of those are for folks alrady used to retinol. Also, which of those in the am skincare part do you feel like is the most moisturizing? I use ZO Daily Skin Defense currently.

[@theocbeautymd]

I would start with Skinbetter alpharet overnight cream. If you are new, start twice a week for 1-2 weeks, then 3x per week. See how you feel. Once your skin is used to it, go to nightly. I love power defense. It's a great product.I also love the Alastin restorative skin complex which helps built collagen and trio but that one is more of a basic hydrator

[@msjulieangell]

@@theocbeautymd Thank you! Do you feel like power defense is suitable for night if I need some extra moisture for a while?

[@theocbeautymd]

@@msjulieangell yes you can use it at night

[@lescarb1]

Hi! I hope you've been doing well...you haven't posted in a while. Do you have a few product recommendations for melasma? I looked through your videos but didn't see anything regarding that. I just turned 35 in August and developed melasma for the first time. I like the intensive line serum so far!

[@theocbeautymd]

Hi Laura, you're right, I've been under the weather for most of October. Feeling better now. I am planning a video on hyperpigmentation but I'm not sure when it will be up. Melasma is a real challenge. In terms of in-office procedures, I think the clear and brilliant 1927nm treatment is great but you need at least 3-4 to see marked improvement. For topicals, sunscreen is the key as well as hats and any limit to sun exposure. If you want an aggressive but effective treatment, hydroquinone is great and my favorite is the Zo skin health pigment control and blending cream. One works superficially and the other goes deeper into the skin. You can not use a hydroquinone for more than 4-5 months though because after 6 months or so it can cause a different kind of dyspigmentation. A favorite non prescription, non hydroquinone is the skin better science Even Tone, this one is safe to use all year round and it helps even out the skin tone and calm the melanocytes. IPL is also an option but it would not be my first choice. Hope this helps 😘

[@lescarb1]

@@theocbeautymd Thanks... I'm glad you're feeling better!

[@mdc4932]

Hello everyone and to you, Dr Ania, thank you for the great video. I am a newbie and would like to join the group. I have been using Medik8 Retrinal but no result whatsoever. Frustrated with the product's promises! I saw your videos and I am hooked. Your skincare videos are so informative, simple, and straightforward. I think I am going for the Skinbetter Alpharet Intensive Overnight cream hoping to have a better outcome (fingers crossed). I am Asian and have melasma in my cheeks and nose, so annoying to look at... Help!

[@theocbeautymd]

Hi and welcome 🥰 The Alpharet is really great. Try is and see if you agree. Melasma is tough to treat, I agree.

[@marinadavidova1215]

Can i add growth factor after Alto defence and after AlphaRet overnight serum?

[@theocbeautymd]

yes your can

[@nbey5075]

Do you recommend Image Skincare?

[@theocbeautymd]

I don't have an opinion on the brand.

[@Camillle946]

How old are you if you don't mind me asking?

[@shee3073]

Could you recommend products that don’t cost 150$+ each

[@shee3073]

😅

[@lescarb1]

Hi there...me again! Do you know if any coupon codes or discounts exist for skinbetter products? I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't exist, but I figured I'd ask! Also I can *try* to get you more subscribers if you'd like. I hope you had a pleasant week!

[@theocbeautymd]

Hi Laura, the more the merrier for sure! You are so sweet, thank you ❤️ I do not know of any coupons. Skinbetter is so strict about distribution of their products. If you ever see it on amazon, it's likely a fake. You can catch sales though! Those would usually be through medspas around Christmas time. Some medspas even offer free shipping so that would be your best effort to find a discount. The highest I've seen is 20%. Otherwise, skinbetter does gifts with purchase. Have a great rest of your week! 😘🥰

[@lescarb1]

@@theocbeautymd Thanks! I bought the intensive line serum on Sunday night. I wasn't able to buy it through you become I needed your zip code to find your location. I googled your name, with no luck. I linked it through a provider I've never been to...i hope they still ship it!

[@theocbeautymd]

@@lescarb1 Yes they will. Don't worry. I'm in between offices, but if you go through my website, you should be fine without a zip code. Let me know how you like it!

[@face2faceboy]

You are damn gorgeous 😍