I Do NOT Do Skin Cycling! | My Anti-aging Routine Part 1

[@wendymac423]

Thank you Doctor! The advantage to being 64.5 years old is that I have simplified my skin care regime and kept it constant. Not bragging, but I constantly get stopped at Costco - wondering why I am trying to crash seniors hour.....🤣

[@cynthiagalvez6219]

Thanks Dr. Locke. I really love your practicality and sensibility with regard to skin care. All your routines are so easy to follow. Really helps make our lives easier.

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

Thanks so much!!

[@jnbella1978]

I would love for you to do a video on great products for cold winter weather now that we are approaching that season, dry face skin etc. Love your videos!

[@db-gb5xi]

In the meantime, check out videos from Dr Shereene Idriss, Dr Dray, Tea with MD for videos like that.

[@lavayuki]

I've always kind of done cycling as I rotate between retinol day, exfoliation day, sheet mask/hydration day and then a day where I use Korean niacinamide and propolis serums and faded topicals. Morning is always the same though, where I use Vitamin C as my treatment, and then Korean Galactomyces products

[@21972012145525]

To me, it would make more sense if you made the gap day in between the two treat products. That way you can see if/which ingredient is too irritating and cut back as appropriate. Feel like we all do some form of skin cycling, as it’s not easy to figure out what is the proper pairing of each product/ingredient

[@jaymmxii7332]

I do tretinoin one night, recovery the next and repeat. This has been the best for my skin.

[@db-gb5xi]

I've enjoyed other derms' videos on this. For the most part, they've said that people have already been doing some version of skin cycling on their own.

[@mangomon]

I love it. This is so much better than skin cycling. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@CherylE6119]

Awesome! I was kind of doing this already! 😀 Looking forward to part 2!!

[@JasminMiettunen]

I'm happy to hear a few dermatologists recommending not using retinoids daily! Some youtube dermatologists have criticised the skin cycling idea and think you should always aim to build up to nightly use, increase to a more concentrated product and preferably switch to a tretinoin. As someone with very sensitive skin (the CeraVe SA cream burned so bad I almost cried washing it off) that doesn’t even feel like it’s in the realm of possibility. Do you have any more tips for anti-aging routine for people with sensitive skin? Especially what retinoid derivative would be best, how high of a dose and what frequency should we reasonably try to build up to? Just, the whole anti-aging skincare routine from the perspective of someone with very sensitive skin.

[@marialeon6765]

I'm not a doctor, but you could research a little on peptides for anti-aging.

[@db-gb5xi]

She's got a sensitive skin video. Dr Shereene Idriss and Dr Dray have done videos covering how to use retinol if you have sensitive skin.

[@michellewanner3921]

I had super sensitive skin prior to perimenopause (only good thing so far to this change in life). I started on Adapalene (Differin) over a moisturizer every third night on my chin and forehead. Worked up to rest of face and nightly. I now use a retinol nightly without issue even in drying winters of Minnesota.

[@danaprahl9748]

Thank you Dr Locke. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the products The Ordinary. I have heard various reviews and wondered your take on this product. Thanks in advance for your expertise and your great video I've learned so much.

[@doloresmedina7176]

I can’t wait for part two 😍

[@SimonaLightYourNails]

I alternate nights as simple as one night retinol and the next moisturiser! Every now and then I do an acid but very rarely.

[@carolinebielby5924]

What foundation do you wear in this looks flawless xx

[@michellewilcox8847]

Love your videos and looking forward to part 2 on skin cycling. I’m wondering about toner and where it fits in with daily routine. Use or skip if you’re following this skin cycling process?

[@melissag4798]

I have the same question. I love using toner and would like to know her recommendations.

[@db-gb5xi]

That would be interesting. Not all derms believe toner is necessary unless maybe you're using it as a treatment toner like the ordinary glycolic one, for instance. I believe Dr Shereene Idriss has a video on toner.

[@joelleaittama1416]

These sound great!

[@juliastantic3033]

Thank you for great videos and advices. Do you have solution for chopped lips , something that works. Thanks in advance.

[@BarbaraT.]

I'm about to adopt your alternating skin cycle. I've been using lots if actives and my skin looks in good condition. However, I'm upping my retinal intake and therefore I want to have that "repair" day. Can I use peptides on day 2? What do you suggest? I'm not new to peptides. Thanks!

[@OliaKonJo]

I'm always searching for creams to use after treating serum / retinol. If you could please recommend some

[@db-gb5xi]

Check out her video, my drugstore anti-aging skincare routine - step-by-step.

[@Liliiixx]

If I do two nights of retinol, when do I exfoliate ??

[@margieryne6220]

Thank you!🥰

[@carolinebielby5924]

I like this routine I would probably use a glycolic night two would that be s good anti ageing .Could you tell us the morning routine what we would use for alternating products for anti ageing cause my morning routines am unsure what to use xx

[@thidanyein8315]

Thank you Doc. I would like to know about serum containing bifida (Lancôme Génifique) on restore day or is it a treatment product?

[@bettyausten9533]

Im new to skincare so for now i do night 1 retinol, night 2 hylaunoric acid and my mornings vitamin c.... thinking of incorporating cerave SA cleanser and alpha arbutin for treatment night 2 due to my dark spots, what do you think please?

[@krar0519]

Hi, Dr Maren! About your version of skin cycling. For each treatment nights, can I use vitamin c in the morning? Like for example, I will use vitamin c in the morning then the treatment night #1. The next day, in the morning vitamin c again then the treatment night #2?

[@trudylord8842]

How important is it to use a serum? I just use Olay retinol one night and repair cream the next. I’m 76 and trying to keep my skin moisturized in extreme northern climate.

[@laurenmoody4846]

I’ve been on Renova for years, it’s well tolerated. I’m 57 and wonder is it time for something stronger?

[@kelsiehogan576]

I am currently ramping up my Tretinoin for a big event at the end of June, using Dr. Sam Ellis’ Tretinoin routine. So this week is Monday/Wednesday/Friday- Tretinoin. Is it safe to do Tuesday/Thursday-Exfoliation and Saturday/Sunday-Recovery? Or is a Recovery Night *required* after Night 1 Tretinoin, Night 2 Exfoliation?

[@Alex-mx6mu]

I thought alpha arbutin can be combined with everything right?

[@TinkITreasurebooks]

I have small Bumps just under the skin on my face. What could this be and can I do anything to get rid of?

[@s_shaleh]

Pityrosporum folliculitis

[@TinkITreasurebooks]

@@s_shaleh can I use anything at home or is this a dermatologist visit?

[@db-gb5xi]

@@TinkITreasurebooks I would try searching for videos on fungal acne. Try a search like, dr fungal acne.

[@TinkITreasurebooks]

@@db-gb5xi acne? This is not the acne that I've had when younger

[@db-gb5xi]

@@TinkITreasurebooks Pityrosporum folliculitis can be described as fungal acne.

[@joanneexume3655]

What is wrong with layering products?

[@TheBudgetDermatologist]

I personally do not layer products - i think it increases risk of irritation, skin barrier disruption, and can potnetially interfere with product efficacy. i'll never say never for that...but i *usually* dont! however, if you layer and it works for you, thats great! i always say if you have a routine that works, stick with it!

[@bachxuanquang2837]

Can I use Avene Physiolift Eyes for my face? In my area they have big sales on these.

[@db-gb5xi]

I would check her Avene video. She goes over the physiolift products. I know she and other derms like the retrinal eye serum. I'd also check out her video, my drugstore anti-aging skincare routine - step-by-step.

[@melissag4798]

So Am or PM serum goes before moisturizer?

[@innagelfond6221]

yes, always before a moisturizer.

[@lyn3158]

So when do you do the exfoliation? 🤔

[@db-gb5xi]

I might check out Dr Sam Ellis' video on skin cycling. She addresses exfoliation.

[@rinaflores4324]

6:36

[@bettyausten9533]

Night 2 ...she said

[@Accomandoc]

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[@mignonalverson655]

Skin cycling schmicycling. These trends are absolutely ridiculous. Why? Idc about this. Wash, moisture, sunscreen. I don't have time to worry about something like skin cycling nor does it interest me. I'm glad some dermatologists don't do this. Being realistic is going out the door. 🙄

[@elisaastorino2881]

I agree. It sounds like just another gimmick to me.

[@tracyrichards5035]

I like your channel, but can you just talk naturally? Your 'overactive' voice is distracting. Thx.

[@shareeminor9125]

What if i restore daily with my sunscreen choice?

[@lucyclark1301]

Do you use the kind that kills the coral reef? Just have been wondering what sunscreen does to our skin if it kills ocean life

[@db-gb5xi]

@@lucyclark1301 There are scientists who say if you are worried about your sunscreen and the ocean, use mineral sunscreens and wear UPF swimwear. I'd also check out Lab Muffin's myth busting videos on the reef safe issue.

[@JasminMiettunen]

@@lucyclark1301 xylitol also kills dogs but is a praised ingredient in toothcare in multiple countries and has been known to prevent cavities. Just because it kills coral reefs doesn’t *automatically* mean it’s bad for humans. That said, the ingredient that kills coral reefs (oxybenzone) does happen to be allergen and is suspected to disrupt hormones in humans, so it would be a good idea to avoid it to protect the nature and yourself