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As Dr. Ryan Turner, a board-certified dermatologist in New York and co-founder of TRNR Skin explains, "Chin hair often appears once women hit middle age because estrogen levels decrease in perimenopause and drop off significantly in menopause. In the meantime, testosterone levels stay at similar levels." He adds that this testosterone can result in more male secondary sex characteristics, including facial hair.
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Why Dr Turner highlights this cream: “In addition to retinol, this product contains 10% AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) to help improve skin crepiness and exfoliate away dead skin cells,” he says. The downside? It could be irritating to people with finicky skin. It also gets high marks for containing fortifying peptides that can help improve the look of skin over time. But Dr. Turner warns, that while it’s fragrance-free, “Some users have concern about the product's odor which is explained by the company to be similar to other retinol products with a high percentage of actives.”
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Co-founded by board-certified, Harvard-trained dermatologist and assistant professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Ryan Turner, and sisters Carrie Pickett and Aimee Bailey, the brand aims to bring clinical dermatological experience, scientific background and training in biochemistry to consumers, regardless of their skin type, concern or budget.
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Dr. Ryan Turner, the dermatologist behind Trnr Skincare, which launched direct-to-consumer this month with a cleanser, serum and moisturizer, also said his patients informed his brand’s development. “I was hearing from patients that they couldn’t quite find what they wanted on the market. I looked to the natural world, which I had a lot of interest in, and took my medical training and the science of botanicals, and I made my brand about the right percentages. It was a very thoughtful application,” Turner said.
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Hand sanitizers are convenient on-the-go, but Dr. Turner says that if you’re dealing with rough hands you shouldn’t use them frequently. “Hand sanitizers use high concentrations of alcohol to purify the hands, and alcohol is extremely stripping,” he says. “Instead, wash your hands with moisturizing formulas using very warm, not hot, water.”
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Sea buckthorn oil is suitable for pretty much every skin type, but make sure to do a spot test before using if you have sensitive, acne-prone, or reactive skin.
“It can be used alone or along with moisturizer and oil blends,” Dr. Turner says. “It is best applied after cleansing the face. However, if you have a multistep skin care routine, remember to apply oils at the end of your routine, as oils can block the absorption of any product that comes after it.”
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As the skincare landscape markets inclusivity now more than ever, the founders of TRNR Skin, who represent various races, genders and sexual identities, aim to do the same. The three-part collection is meant for all skin types, all while remaining a clean beauty brand. After all, Dr. Turner’s clientele spans families, actors, Broadway performers, Gen A tweens battling acne, drag queens and everyone in between.
