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My Exact Skincare Routine as a Dermatologist

Dr. Aleksandra Brown DO, FAAD

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If your skincare routine stopped working in your 40s, this might be why.

Dr. Aleksandra Brown, a board-certified dermatologist, shares her current skincare routine for perimenopausal skin, including her AM and PM routine for dry, sensitive, and aging skin.

In this video, she breaks down how hormonal changes can affect your skin, from increased dryness and sensitivity to loss of firmness and uneven tone, and how to adjust your routine to support your skin barrier and overall skin health.

She walks through exactly what she’s using right now, including gentle cleansing, hydrating toners, vitamin C, growth factor serums, sunscreen, and nighttime treatments like azelaic acid, tretinoin, and estriol.

If you’re dealing with perimenopause skin changes, dry skin, fine lines, or dullness, this routine focuses on hydration, barrier repair, and effective, dermatologist-backed ingredients that work.

00:00: Introduction
01:00: AM Routine
08:50: PM Routine
17:36: Bodycare
20:41: Conclusion

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20 Comments

@tquirkyt7118 5 months ago

Rx Tretinoin + Rx 15% Azelaic Acid is a WONDERFUL COMBO!! A year ago I saw a dermatologist say this was a great combo. The AA is soothing, so I can now use RxTret around my nose and mouth, because I put the AA right over top. I never have any dryness or irritation any longer…Life Changing for me!❤

@SkinMethod24H 5 months ago

8:10 “Really enjoyed this kind of content ✨ There’s something especially valuable about seeing a dermatologist’s personal routine, because it gives insight not just into products, but into the thinking behind each step. I like how this reinforces that effective skincare is often about consistency and smart choices, not unnecessary complexity. Informative, trustworthy, and genuinely refreshing 💫”

@MéthodePeau 5 months ago

8:20 “Really valuable content ✨ I love that this goes beyond a routine and touches on how skin needs can shift over time, especially during perimenopause. That kind of perspective is so often overlooked, and hearing a dermatologist share a realistic routine makes it feel both trustworthy and practical. Thoughtful, educational, and such an important reminder that skincare should evolve with your skin 💫”

@MyLoVeLyMaN 5 months ago (edited)

Whatever you're doing is definitely working, your skin looks so youthful! I love doing my face routine but for some reason I don't enjoy doing my chest and neck. I'll give the Roc stick a try, seems really a convenient application.

@ALISAMETZGER 2 months ago

Love Pro C Serum from INNBEAUTY Project

@bananal9174 2 months ago

On top of this routine I add lip mask .. I find it very helpful.. thank you ❤❤❤

@ghstbird3338 1 month ago

I wish she do a series for men, men’s skincare. Some of the female moisturizers just don’t feel right on a guy’s skin. And most men’s skincare products tends be harsh, drying and just very plain.

@KaylsThenSays 4 months ago

Hey @Dr. Aleksandra Brown, I am using Mary Kay Products and hoping to get out of the MLM products... I have eczema and/or contact dermatitis do you have a video on these things for skincare/body care products that could help with that? Thank you for these videos and using your degree for more than just office work, you are a blessing to so many. Thank you.

@looovegoodmusic 5 months ago

LOVE-LOVE-LOVE all your routine videos and all the science, explanation and tips sprinkled in. Thank you for another wonderful video. Please know there are very few products that you recommend that I wouldn't try or enjoy. Thanks for all that you do. PS please move to SoCali:)

@debraroth2388 5 months ago

i love your videos 😊❤

@db-gb5xi 5 months ago

So many milky toners. Have you checked out the Haruharu one? Re: vit c, Roc also has that vit c eye stick I've seen recommended. Don't know how you feel about sunscreen sticks but Bubble has a new SPF 40 mineral one. Another k-beauty azelaic acid serum is from Celdyque 12% w/SA for sensitive/acne-prone/combo skin. Remedy has three retinol products (anti-aging, pores, dark spots). The anti-aging one is there play on Alpharet. You're the second derm I've seen use the Neocutis eye cream and there's one creator who uses their facial estrogen cream strictly as an eye cream. Have you heard of the ingredient geranylgeranylisopropanol (GGP), tradename Juvinity that's supposed to protect telomeres?

@Ownpath-x8 3 months ago

Wow ❤, I just found your video and your knowledge is so abundant , I have just subscribed, please make more skincare and Selfcare videos ,

Thank you for sharing knowledge 😊

@susanmcf1 5 months ago

I also have ocular rosacea. For dry eye, I take a 500 mg Krill Oil capsule daily. It really helps with dry eye. I always use liquid tears.

@stephanievalentino47 5 months ago

I love the Remedy cleansing balm. The only thing I don't like is the package. You need to make sure you have a back, because you really don't know when you're going to run out of it

@kainegue 5 months ago

Hi, Dr. Brown! New subscriber here, love your channel! Quick question: do you still use the Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection Moisture Infusion Cream you showed in your Shorts recently? I didn't see it in this routine, so I was curious if it's still part of your go-to products. I’m considering getting it, but I'm a bit unsure about how to incorporate it into my skincare routine alongside Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3. Thanks a lot!