Issy Hamilton

On Call: The A-Z Aesthetic Doctors

Meet the experts: Alexis Granite, Board-certified consultant dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd.

“The primary reason some people are more likely to develop keratosis pilaris is genetics,” explains Dr 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.”

“UV rays impact the skin even on cloudy days, and cause not only cosmetic skin damage leading to fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity and pigmentation.”

At first glance, both sensitive and sensitised skin may appear similar due to their overlapping symptoms.” explains Dr Alexis Granite.

“Essentially, skin zoning is just a targeted skincare approach that involves applying different products to different areas of the face based on specific concerns in those areas.”

‘Peptides are short chains of amino acids,’ says Dr Alexis Granite, one of the UK’s leading board-certified dermatologists.

Dr Alexis Granite, a consultant dermatologist and founder of skincare brand Joonbyrd, explains, “Exosomes can be loaded with various skincare ingredients to deliver potent actives [to the skin].”

Kaleidoscope launched this week and uses ingredients usually associated with performance facial skincare, including azelaic acid to gently yet effectively exfoliate and target the appearance of keratosis pilaris.

“Ectoin is an amino acid derivative,” consultant dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd Dr Alexis Granite explains.

“In the evenings I work from my bed which is honestly where I feel most productive.”

“I would say fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and sagging are the three most prominent visible signs of ageing.”

“Your skin does go through changes as you turn 30,” says medical and cosmetic dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite.

“Body care routines and rituals done on a Sunday can help get us ready for the week ahead, feeling more balanced and energised”, says Dr Alexis Granite.

“Teens still basically need just a few essentials: cleanser twice a day, moisturiser, spot treatments (if appropriate) and sunscreen, all adjusted as necessary to their skin type and potential issues.”

Dr. Alexis Granite is a world-renowned expert in medical and aesthetic dermatology. Certified in the US and the UK, she is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD).

In her kaleidoscopic wardrobe, Granite is JOY personified. And Joonbyrd, her innovative range of skin serums, lotions and scrubs – with a new haircare line in the works – delivers more of the same.

This night cream is recommended by consultant dermatologist, Dr. Alexis Granite due to its “lovely texture which is packed with ceramides.”

As Dr. Alexis Granite explains, dry skin is a skin type, while dehydration can be fleeting and occur in any skin – so yes, even oily skin can be dehydrated.