SKIN CARE PRODUCTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIFIC SKIN CONCERNS
About Our Products
Dr. Aradhna Saxena and Dr. David Kasper at the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute have researched numerous skin care products and are proud to offer comprehensive and efficacious product lines for skin care and rejuvenation. Our custom skin care line, SkinAesthetics MD, offers pharmaceutical quality ingredients with prescription-strength formulations not available over-the-counter at drug stores or department stores. Peer-reviewed studies have been performed on all of our products which are manufactured in an FDA-registered facility.
What is Your Skin Type?
The traditional definitions of skin type - dry, oily, and combination - are not specific enough to address the nuances of each person's skin. Founded by renowned dermatologist and skin care expert, Dr. Leslie Baumann, The Skin Type Solutions (STS) Skin Typing System allows us to categorize each patient's skin into 1 of 16 unique skin types. STS is the only patented scientific skin typing system in the industry.
Each skin type does best with a regimen that combines various safe and efficacious skincare brands to address your specific needs and aesthetic goals. All STS skincare products must undergo and pass a 4 to 6-month research approval process and clinical testing for your specific skin type before they are eligible to be incorporated into the Skin Type Solutions system.
If you don't know your skin type, please give us a call and we can set you up for a consultation to learn about your skin and products that are best suited to you! We look forward to helping you reach healthy and glowing skin!
Core Skin Care Product Regimens for Each Skin Type
Listed below are the best products to get started with according to your skin type. Please reach out to us if you have any questions that we can answer or if you would like to schedule a consultation visit to discuss specific products, services, and next steps to improve your skin! We appreciate your interest in your skin health and look forward to helping you achieve your goals!
All Regimens require Sunscreen and a Retinol Serum
All regimens require Sunscreen applied in the morning as the last applied product.
We recommend you choose one of the following - these sunscreens are suited for all skin types:
- Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+: chemical-free sun block. Dr. Saxena's personal favorite!
- EltaMD UV Clear SPF46: chemical ingredients and blocking ingredients, light-weight and oil free.
- Tinted Physical Sunscreen SPF 50: chemical free sun block with a tint that makes skin glow
- Advanced Anti-Photoaging Sunscreen SPF 50: chemical ingredients and blocking ingredients; easy to apply and colorless.
Additionally, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 specifically for your lips. Lips are very sensitive to sun exposure, so need specific directed protection.
Retinol is the only clinically proven anti-aging ingredient. It shrinks pore size, lightens dark spots, improves skin texture, and minimizes fine lines and wrinkles over time. We recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. If you have used Retinol products in the past without a problem, you can start with the Retinol 5x or 10x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles.
Retinoic Acid (Retin-A) is the bioavailable form of vitamin A, and has demonstrated the ability to reduce skin discoloration, stimulate collagen production, reduce rhytides, improve acne, and even out skin texture. The potential irritation and discomfort may hinder patient compliance reducing visible results. The non-prescription vitamin A ingredient retinol is an effective and less irritating alternative, as it is converted into retinoic acid within the skin , causing little to no irritation when used topically.
Scroll below for products for your specific skin type. Click on the specific skin type to visit the page at our online store with the products best suited for that skin type.
Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream followed by the Zerafite Soothing & Calming Moisturizer. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Follow the Retinol serum with the Zerafite Soothing & Calming Moisturizer to the face and Skin AestheticsMD Neck Firming Cream to the neck.
Skin Aesthetics Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Zerafite Soothing & Calming Moisturizer. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Hyaluronic Acid Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Follow the Retinol serum with the Zerafite Soothing & Calming Moisturizer to the face and Skin AestheticsMD Neck Firming Cream to the neck.
Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream followed by the Zerafite Soothing & Calming Moisturizer. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Hyaluronic Acid Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Follow the Retinol serum with the Zerafite Soothing & Calming Moisturizer to the face and Skin AestheticsMD Neck Firming Cream to the neck.
Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Gentle Cleanser or the Skin AestheticsMD Green Tea Foaming Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Lite Facial Cream. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend using the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Follow the Retinol serum with the Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Lite Facial Cream to the face and Skin AestheticsMD Neck Firming Cream to the neck.
Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Lite Facial Cream. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend using the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Follow the Retinol serum with the Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Lite Facial Cream to the face and Skin AestheticsMD Neck Firming Cream to the neck.
Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Hyaluronic Acid Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend using Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Finally, apply Skin AestheticsMD Neck Firming Cream to the neck.
Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Hyaluronic Acid Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend using the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin AestheticsMD Gly/Sal 5-2 Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Brightening Vitamin C Serum. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend using Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Lite Facial Cream. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin AestheticsMD Gly/Sal 5-2 Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Lite Facial Cream. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend using the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Lite Facial Cream. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin Aesthetics Gly/Sal 5-2 Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Brightening Vitamin C Serum. Afterwards, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend using the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin AestheticsMD Gly/Sal 5-2 Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Brightening Vitamin C Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend using the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum followed by the Skin AestheticsMD Triple Antioxidant Cream. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin Aesthetics Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Follow the Retinol serum with the Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer.
Skin Aesthetics MD Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin Aesthetics Hyaluronic Acid Serum followed by the Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend the Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Follow the Retinol serum with the Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer.
Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum. We also recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Follow the Retinol serum with the Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer.
Skin AestheticsMD Ultra Gentle Cleanser can be used twice daily. In the morning, after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Brightening Vitamin C Serum followed by the Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer. After moisturizing, sunscreen needs to be applied daily. We recommend starting with the Skin AestheticsMD Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 and the SkinAestheticsMD Lip Treatment with SPF30 as they are suitable for all skin types, light-weight and residue-free.
In the evening after cleansing, we recommend the Skin AestheticsMD Retinol 2x Smoothing Serum and Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream for the lower eyelids as it works well on the more sensitive eyelid skin to help with dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles. Follow the Retinol serum with the Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer.
Additional Information Regarding Specific Concerns
Issues with the Skin Under your Eyes
If you have dark circles or fine lines & wrinkles on the skin under your eyes, we recommend Skin AestheticsMD Retinol Eye Repair Cream as this product has been designed specifically for the more sensitive eyelid skin. Microneedling and chemical peels can also address these specific concerns.
If you have puffiness, bags, or hollowness under your eyes, we recommend a consultation with Dr. Aradhna Saxena to discuss dermal fillers. Fillers such as Belotero and Restylane replace the volume loss to eliminate the step-off between the puffy lower eyelids and depressed cheeks.
Other concerns you may have regarding your skin
Acne Scars: best treated with microneedling procedures to remodel the scarred skin
Broken Blood Vessels on the Face: best treated with our Long Pulsed Yag Vascular laser
Angiomas (cherry red bumps on the skin): best treated with our Long Pulsed Yag Vascular laser
Leg "Spider" Veins: treated with a combination of injection sclerotherapy and our Long Pulsed Yag Vascular laser
Excess Chin Fat: treated with Kybella, an injected fat-melting liquid
Excess Facial or Body Hair: treated with our 810 Diode hair removal laser
Enlarged Pores: treated with a combination including SkinAestheticsMD Retinol Smoothing Serum, microneedling, and chemical peels
Hair Loss or Thinning of hair on the head: treated with a combination of Nutrafol and Platelet-Rich Plasma injections which has yielded wonderful results for our patients
Hands - Brown Spots and Sun Damage: treated with intense pulsed light (IPL) in combination with Q-switched KTP laser treatments
Hands - Thin & Boney: treat with dermal fillers such as Radiesse
Loss of Fullness in the face and/or temples (thin face): treated with dermal fillers such as Radiesse, Juvederm, and Restylane
Sagging Facial Skin: treated with a combination of dermal fillers and radiofrequency microneedling
Skin Tags: treated with sterile sharp scissor removal in conjunction with topical numbing cream
Stretch Marks: treated with SkinAestheticsMD Retinol Smoothing Serum in combination with microneedling
Thin of Sparse Eyelashes: treated with Latisse
Wrinkles on Forehead, frown lines between brows "11s," wrinkles around the eyes "Crow's feet": treated with neuromodulators such as Botox, Xeomin, or Dysport
Thin Lips and/or Wrinkles on or around the mouth or lips: treated with facial fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane in combination with neuromodulators such as Botox or Xeomin
Wrinkles on cheeks, nasolabial folds, or Marionette lines: treated with facial fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane
Downturned corners of the mouth: treated with facial fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane
"Pebbled Chin": treated with neuromodulators such as Botox or Xeomin
Easy bruising: treated with Arnika Forte Oral Supplement
Sagging of the neck, cords, or lines of the neck: treated with a combination of neuromodulators and radiofrequency microneedling
Unwanted tattoos: Treated with Q-Switched Yag and KTP lasers