What is the best morning and nighttime skincare routine for fine lines, dryness, dark spots and changing skin texture?
In this video, I build a complete evidence-based routine for mature or dry skin—and explain which steps are essential, which are optional and which active ingredients may be better used on alternating nights.
☀️ MORNING ROUTINE
1. Gentle cleanser or water rinse
2. Vitamin C serum
3. Moisturizer, if needed
4. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher
🌙 NIGHTTIME ROUTINE
1. Remove sunscreen and cleanse gently
2. Optional peptide serum
3. Retinal or another well-tolerated retinoid
4. Barrier-supporting moisturizer
5. Petrolatum or a moisturizing treatment for dry lips and irritated areas
Remember: You do not need every product shown. The routine you can comfortably follow for years will outperform an elaborate routine you abandon after two weeks.
Topical retinoids are generally avoided during pregnancy. If you have a skin condition or persistent irritation, speak with your dermatologist before starting a new treatment.
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Products mentioned
Cleansers Oilier skin types
LRP Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cleanser
Cleansers for dry skin
LRP Toleriane Gentle Hydrating cleanser
LRP AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil
Vitamin C Serums
Obagi Professional-C
20%
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
Maelove The Glow Maker
Vichy 16% Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C Serum
Timeless 20% Vit C Serum
DRMTLGY Vit C E + F
Use code DRSPF20
Peptide moisturizers
OneSkin Face Supplement
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid Peptide Moisturizer
Sunscreen
CeraVe Invisible Mineral SPF 50
Kiehl’s Better Screen Miner-All UV Serum
La Roche-Posay UV Air
DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF46
Use code DRSPF20
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted
EltaMD UV clear blemish prone and oil balancing
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Bubble Sun Rise stick
Evening Cleanser
CeraVe Cream to Foam cleanser
Peptide serums
SkinCeuticals P-TIOX
PCA Skin Ex-Linea Pro Serum
Retinaldehydes
Maelove Moonlight Retinal Super Serum
Avene Retrinal 0.1 Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream
Avene Retrinal 0.05 Multi-Corrective Cream
Lip
Dr. Reju-All Advanced PDRN Lip serum
Vaseline Original Healing Jelly
Aquaphor Advanced Ointment
Vaseline
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Disclaimer: This video is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment with your healthcare professional. This is for medical educational purposes only.
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Dr. Daniel Sugai
Board Certified Dermatologist
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Hello, what’s your opinion on Caudalie Premier Cru The Rich Cream?
Can U suggest a chemical peel
Splitting which actives are essential and which can be used on alternating nights is really helpful for dry skin. How do you decide when it’s time to dial back a night if skin starts feeling tight?
One video for oily mature skin complete skin routine am/ pm also something to help with wrinkles and dark spots and melasma thanks