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0:00 Intro
2:06 SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic
7:31 Retinoids
9:32 Skin Better Science AlphaRet
12:23 Hyperpigmentation Treatments
13:02 Tri-Luma
15:16 Cyspera

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[somethingsomethingname]

You guys are amazing. I've tried having honest conversations with several dermatologists and they treated me as an inconvenience, forcing me out the door without any answers. The time and honesty you put into your explanations are life changing. Thank you so much.

[danitza]

OKAY. You guys won me over. I'm subscribing. I'm a family physician and have been watching your videos for a few weeks. I REALLY appreciate your effort to provide evidence to support your I will be recommending this channel to my patients who want to correct their skin issues. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[sobeidaportorreal]

If ONLY all dermatologists were this HONEST, I wouldn't still be dealing with acne scars and hyperpigmentation in my 40s. By the way, you guys look Great in normal clothes, we LOVE you both equally. Keep up the Grear work❤❤

[kitanasdaughter]

I’m a pharmacy student graduating in a few days and I LOVE these videos. They give so much insight into new prescription skin care products which we do not learn a lot about in school and helps me to better counsel my patients. Thanks doctors for helping me be a better pharmacist!

[katherinetepper-marsden]

Can you do an episode on non invasive, anti aging procedures? Ex. IPL, laser resurfacing, ultherapy etc.?

[alexandraarmstrong]

Would love to see a whole video dedicated to procedures! Not enough transparency on all the different procedures available, how they work and what the cost. For some reason people are hesitant to admit when they have had these done and I think they need to be more talked about.

[deanj]

Skincare so expensive that you had to wear suits lmao!! 🤣🤣

[amberj]

Skinceuticals vitamin C: $160. Easily broken down but the vitamin E helps to stabilize the vitamin C. Founded by a dermatologist but L’Oréal bought them out. Vitamin c for collagen synthesis, helps with hyperpigmentation. Some don’t tolerate this very well, some do. More sensitive skin doesn’t like it. New product slyamrin CF or something like that for sensitive skin.

Maelove skin glow is a good dupe.
Paula’s choice ce ferulic acid
Drmtlgy ce ferulic
Drunk elephant vitamin c product

Products do perform pretty similarly. Similar to retinoids in terms of what they do. If only can afford one, pick the retinoid put your money there. It’s great if you can use both but irritation can make it so we can’t use both.

Retinoids- older studies show tretinoin is much better but new study came out saying comparable efficacy. Prescription Rx is a good idea esp with insurance.

Skin better science - AlphaRet- retinol + lactic acid

Arazlo
Alterno- hylauronic acid easier to tolerate
Arazlo
Trifarotene less irritating

Many studies done for acne and not hyperpigmentation or wrinkles.

Retin-A first one for anti-aging and acne and has the most research. Go to for a lot of people can be tretinoin.

If over the counter try alpharet.

Hyperpigmentation: gold standard is hydroquinone. Use for short period of time lower strengths with a dermatologist so don’t get permanent exogenous ochronosis. Tri-luma great for this. Best to see dermatologist for this.

Skinceuticals discoloration defense is great over the counter. Melasma or freckles.

Faded topicals- could be irritating but very effective and only $36

Cyspera- good for melasma

Always wear spf with whatever you use, protect your investment.

Procedures are worth your money. Lasers, microneedling, light therapy, they are a focused treatment for these same things and get great results. When you start using over $200 skincare consider treatments.

[MegCazalet]

I just got into Paula’s Choice so I’m so glad to hear it’s recommended and trusted.

[zahrah]

I tried the drunk elephant c firma and noticed minimal improvements to my skin. I am currently on my second bottle of the youth to the people vitamin c + caffeine and I love it. I noticed improvements in my hyperpigmentation almost immediately (about a week of use) and I prefer the texture so much more than the drunk elephant serum. I found DE was quite a tacky texture, and didn’t really absorb fully into my skin and just sat on top. YTTP is way better in texture though still a bit sticky, and absorbs within a couple of minutes. Highly recommend to anybody !

[khan]

You guys totally change my point of view about doctors . Your personality and attitude is inspiring.

[nancyjeffers]

Yes, please do a video on lasers. Every place that has them, calls them different things. Really hard to know exactly what ur getting.

[SweetNothing]

ok but y'all look SO good in suits !!

[TheJelloash]

Would love to hear about some of the more permanent procedures including microneedling, CO2 laser, chemical peels, Picosure, thermals…etc. Great content, btw!

[kathleenem]

I’m 72 and had extensive pigmentation due to years of gardening. I recently had IPL treatments (4) and it has made a world of difference. I may go back for a few more treatments during the winter to treat some of the deeper pigmentation but as you said, and my doctor emphasized, I must wear SUNBLOCK religiously from now on or I will undo all the good results. I wish I had known this earlier in my life so my issue could have been avoided. I will be starting a retinoid regimen soon with a product that is not photo sensitive allowing me to use it morning and evening just not right away. I have to start off slowly. I’m so happy that both my grandchildren wear sunscreen regularly when outside. I just found your channel and subscribed after the first video. They are interesting and useful. Thank you.

[michellemar]

Did Dr. Shah say he officiated a wedding?! How do you work full time, make YouTube videos, TikTok videos, Instagram videos and then go officiate a wedding on the weekend? You said you work in clinic 60 hours a week! When do you sleep?

[keeleydart]

I have rosacea and sensitive skin and have had NO issues with the C E Ferulic. Being in Australia a lot of the dupes aren’t available but i don’t mind splurging on the C E Ferulic because it’s my only “luxury” product in my routine and my routine so simple. Retinoids make my rosacea flairs so much more intense (the retinoids itself doesn’t flair me but I would only have to think about the sun to flair my skin!). Just goes to show that skin is SO personal!!

[TxBeautyQueen]

You two are seriously the cutest docs I have ever seen.

[TheDecoCottage]

I appreciate that you two promote affordable skincare products, but also don’t mind spending my money when it’s really worth it.

[that_si_chick]

Watched you guys for a few months now & honestly I’ve never had “dewy” skin in my life! I have oily acne prone skin. Thank you so much for all your amazing advice! I love learning from you guys!💗