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“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.

I found a trip to see the consultant dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite to be a game-changing investment that soothed both skin and mind (the late-night Google image searches were getting out of hand).

“Common triggers include a compromised skin barrier, environmental stressors such as UV exposure, cold or heat, friction, over-exfoliation, harsh ingredients, allergies and underlying inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea.”

I also reached out to top dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite to find out more about dry skin and how to recognise if you might have it. Keep scrolling for everything I want you to know.

In short: “Choosing between them depends on whether you’re seeking light-based cellular benefits or heat-based systemic effects,” explains Alexis Granite, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd.

With an understanding of the dermis that’s far more than skin deep, consultant dermatologist Granite has always been ahead of the curve.