What is the Perfect Morning Skin Care Routine? - Dr. Anthony Youn

Summary

Dr. Anthony, a holistic plastic surgeon, simplifies the perfect morning skincare routine, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right cleanser for your skin type, avoiding alcohol-based toners, and using a toner to balance skin pH. He recommends applying an antioxidant serum with vitamin C and E, followed by an eye cream with retinol, and concludes with a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher. Dr. Anthony advises against sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate due to their potential hormone-disrupting effects.

Takeaways

• 🧼 Start with a gentle facial cleanser suitable for your skin type, avoiding common bar soap which can be drying.
• 💧 For oily skin, opt for a foaming cleanser like the marine complex cleanser, while dry or sensitive skin types should use a more hydrating cleanser like the green tea cleanser.
• 🌿 Consider using a toner to restore your skin's pH balance, but avoid alcohol-based toners as they can strip your skin's natural oils and disrupt the skin's microbiome.
• 🍊 Apply an antioxidant serum, ideally a combination of vitamin C and vitamin E, to protect your skin from free radicals and promote a healthy complexion.
• 👀 Don't skip eye cream, especially one with a small amount of retinol for skin tightening and moisturization.
• 🌞 Finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 to shield your skin from harmful UV rays.
• 🏖️ Choose sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide for physical sunblocks, or avobenzone for chemical sunscreens that blend well with the skin tone.
• ⛔ Avoid sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, as they can be hormone disruptors and harmful to coral reefs.
• 📅 Implement this morning skincare routine daily for best results, and look out for a complementary nighttime routine video.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is to demonstrate a simple yet effective morning skincare routine from the perspective of a holistic plastic surgeon.

Who is the speaker in the video?

The speaker in the video is Dr. Anthony, known as America's holistic plastic surgeon.

Why should one not use common bar soap on their face?

Common bar soap is very drying and can leave a film on the skin, which is not suitable for facial skin.

What type of cleanser does Dr. Anthony recommend for oily skin?

For oily skin, Dr. Anthony recommends using a foamy cleanser, such as the Marine Complex Cleanser.

What is the purpose of using a toner in a skincare routine?

A toner helps to restore the pH of the skin, making it slightly acidic and maintaining skin health.

Why should alcohol-based toners be avoided?

Alcohol-based toners can strip the skin of oil and beneficial bacteria, potentially leading to increased oil production and disrupting the skin's microbiome.

What is the role of antioxidants in a morning skincare routine?

Antioxidants, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, protect the skin against free radicals, which can cause damage and oxidation.

Why is it important to use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher?

An SPF of 30 or higher blocks 97% of the sun's rays, protecting the skin from harmful UV radiation.

What are the recommended types of sunscreen ingredients for facial use?

For facial use, it's recommended to use sunscreens with avobenzone, which blends well with the skin and doesn't leave a whitish hue.

What should be the final step in the morning skincare routine according to the video?

The final step in the morning skincare routine should be applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

What is the significance of using a vitamin C and vitamin E combination in skincare?

Using a combination of vitamin C and vitamin E provides a synergistic antioxidant effect, which is more potent than using either alone.