Issy Hamilton

‘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.

“Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids that make up a large part of the skin barrier,” says dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite.

As Dr. Alexis Granite, MD, explains, “Cold outdoor air combined with dry indoor heat increases transepidermal water loss and weakens the skin barrier, leaving skin feeling tighter, drier, and more reactive.”

Dr Alexis Granite predicts that “we’ll see face-level innovation applied to the body to optimise skin function and resilience long-term. Skin longevity will become as relevant for the body as for the face.”

We’ve got the lowdown on the powerhouse ingredient below, with expert insight from Dr Alexis Granite, consultant dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd.

“2026 wird der Fokus weiterhin auf der Hautbarriere liegen. Postbiotische und aus Mikroorganismen gewonnene Inhaltsstoffe wie fermentierte Moose werden in größerem Umfang verwendet werden”. Dr. Alexis Granit.

Aber wenn Sie wissen wollen, was Dr. Granite denjenigen empfehlen würde, die mit der Anwendung von Retinoiden beginnen, dann ist es das Skin Renewing Retinol von CeraVe.

“Die Welten der Ästhetik, des Wohlbefindens und der Langlebigkeit verschmelzen immer mehr, und wir werden einen weiteren Schwerpunkt auf die regenerative Hautgesundheit legen”, sagt Dr. Alexis Granite, Facharzt für Dermatologie und Gründer von Joonbyrd.

“Biafine ist eine fantastische Heilemulsion, die seit vielen Jahren von Dermatologen empfohlen wird”, sagt Alexis Granite.

“Es gibt immer mehr wissenschaftliche Belege dafür, dass die Gesundheit der Haut insgesamt eng mit der Gesundheit des gesamten Körpers zusammenhängt und dass gealterte oder geschädigte Haut Chemikalien produziert, die systemische Entzündungen im gesamten Körper auslösen”, sagt Dr. Alexis Granite.

Dafür gibt es nur eine Lösung: ein Besuch bei Dr. Alexis Granite, einem der besten Kosmetiker Londons.