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Dr. Alexis Granite features in The Insider Awards in ELLE UK, recognised as a trusted expert across a range of skincare concerns. Published 1 October 2026, edited by Medina Azaldin and Katy Young.
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Dr. Alexis Granite features in The Insider Awards in ELLE UK, recognised as a trusted expert across a range of skincare concerns. Published 1 October 2026, edited by Medina Azaldin and Katy Young.

Why it’s Vogue-approved: I have long been a fan of Joonbyrd, the brand founded by consultant dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite.

Founded by industry-leading dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite, the collection brings together fragrance, neuroscience and skincare, transforming scent into an everyday wellness ritual.

Dr Alexis Granite at Skinesis, London

“Your skin doesn’t stop at your chin, so why should your skincare?” says Dr Alexis Granite, a consultant dermatologist and the founder of the body care line Joonbyrd.

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.

Tarmey claims, “We’re getting good at looking after the skin on our face, but be honest, most of us stop at the jawline, as [founder of Joonbyrd] Dr Alexis Granite says.

I prefer using products created by leading industry experts. My holy grail cosmetics are from dermatologist Alexis Granite, MD, developed Joonbyrd.

Why it’s Vogue-approved: I have long been a fan of Joonbyrd, the brand founded by consultant dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite.

Alexis Granite, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist licensed in the U.S. and the U.K. She is the founder of the Women’s Health Skincare Award-winning line Joonbyrd.

“Sunburn is an inflammatory response to excessive UV radiation,” says Dr Alexis Granite, consultant dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd.

Expert Consulted: Dr Alexis Granite

Dr Alexis Granite, dermatologist and Grazia Beauty Panellist, says: ‘A gorgeous, lightweight texture and great for everyday wear. It sits nicely under makeup and is infused with skin-soothing niacinamide and hydrating hyaluronic acid.’

Joonbyrd was founded by dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite, who has created one of my favourite products of all time, the Moon Swim Body Wash.

Joonbyrd was born from the belief that bodycare has been overlooked for too long. While facial skincare has become more sophisticated, body products have remained sensorial and scent-driven, often lacking meaningful efficacy.

As a general rule, Dr Alexis Granite, a dermatologist, says: “Your skin type is determined by how much oil your skin produces, how it holds on to water, and how reactive it is to external triggers.”

“Opt for chemical exfoliants like lactic or salicylic acid and follow up with moisturiser to soften the skin.” – Dr Alexis Granite, dermatologist

Yet according to dermatologist and Joonbyrd founder Dr Alexis Granite, we’re overlooking the vast majority of our skin. “Ninety-six per cent of our skin is below the chin,”

Dr Alexis Granite is a consultant dermatologist and founder of the bodycare brand Joonbyrd. She sits on the advisory board of the British Beauty Council and has a career spanning nearly two decades across the UK and the US.

“From a dermatology perspective, makeup brushes can easily become a reservoir for oil, bacteria, dead skin cells and product residue,” explains Dr Alexis Granite, Consultant Dermatologist and Founder of Joonbyrd.

“[Inflammaging is] increasingly recognized as one of the key biological drivers of skin aging. In the skin, this persistent inflammatory state can gradually break down collagen and elastin, impair the skin barrier and disrupt normal cellular repair processes,” explains board-certified dermatologist Dr. Alexis Granite.

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.

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.