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“Sun-damaged (photoaged skin) is distinct from intrinsic ageing, which is genetically driven and occurs over time regardless of external factors,” explains Dr Alexis Granite.

Trained at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, Dr Alexis Granite is a US board certified dermatologist practising in London.

“I would say fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and sagging are the three most prominent visible signs of ageing,” explains consultant dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite.

“AI has moved on from buzzword to meaningful tool.”

Dr Alexis Granite is a consultant dermatologist and founder of the bodycare brand Joonbyrd.

Trained at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, Dr Granite is a US board-certied dermatologist practising in London.

“Everyone can benefit from ceramides but especially those with dry, sensitive and irritated skin,” notes Dr Granite.

When it comes to the cleanser in question, all experts recommend gentle gel or foaming cleansers. Dr Granite likes micellar water as a first cleanse.

“For most people, I recommend washing makeup brushes used with liquid or cream products at least once a week,” she says.

They’re naturally occurring complexes made of a small peptide bound to copper, a mineral the skin already uses for repair and regeneration, says dermatologist and Joonbyrd founder Alexis Granite, MD.

‘Moisturisers add water back into the skin and also form a thin barrier to help prevent transepidermal water loss from the skin’s surface,’ explains dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd, Dr. Alexis Granite.

To guide us through it, our Beauty & Wellness Director Lauren spoke with dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite to understand exactly what to prioritise now.

According to Dr Alexis Granite, consultant dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd, ‘Oils work primarily by reinforcing the skin barrier and reducing transepidermal water loss.

‘Moisturisers add water back into the skin and also form a thin barrier to help prevent transepidermal water loss from the skin’s surface,’ explains dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd, Dr. Alexis Granite.

Dr Alexis Granite recommends opting for a moisturiser with SPF. “Protection from the sun is vital to keeping our skin healthy and glowing as we age.

According to consultant dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd, Dr Alexis Granite suggests…

Our palms actually lack sebaceous glands that produce oil to keep them hydrated, says board-certified dermatologist Alexis Granite, MD.