While there are many buzzy oils, prickly pear oil has become one of the most talked-about in the beauty industry. You may be familiar with prickly pear’s refreshing, fruity flavor, but the peculiar fruit is also a powerhouse ingredient for supple, youthful skin. “Studies show that prickly pear oil offers numerous benefits to the skin, courtesy of a primary component of prickly pear oil, linoleic acid,” says New York dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin, Ryan Turner, MD.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids. “There are many different kinds of peptides, all designed for very unique functions,” explains Ryan Turner, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City and the co-founder of skincare brand TRNR Skin. “Most people look to peptides when they want a product with anti-aging properties. Among other benefits, peptides may help firm skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, soothe skin, and brighten uneven skin tone.” That said, despite convincing marketing campaigns, peptides aren’t miracle workers, and Turner says that more research to fully support the benefits of peptides is needed.

Once you've acquired that tool, the other thing you'll need is time. “The expression ‘slow is smooth, and smooth is fast’ is very apropos to shaving the pubic area,” says Ryan Turner, MD, a board-certified NYC dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin.

To be fair, the term ‘extract’ is broad when it comes to pineapples and skincare. “Pineapple extract refers to ingredients sourced from any part of a pineapple plant, including the stem and fruit,” says Dr. Ryan Turner, a board-certified NYC dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin. With that in mind, he explains that the benefits can vary depending on where exactly the extract was sourced. 

Regardless of skin tone, the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) recommends that sunscreen has a minimum sun protection factor of 30 (SPF 30), is broad-spectrum, and is water resistant," Dr. Turner says. "Remember to reapply every two hours, or more frequently as required by the specifications of the sunscreen label or if you are sweating or swimming.

While many gel cleansers are too stripping for dry skin types, Dr. Turner formulated this product to ensure it was moisturizing enough for dry skin, yet not heavy on oily skin. “The star ingredient in this formula is glycolic acid, which gently exfoliates away dead skin cells to help improve skin texture and tone as well as prep the skin for the next steps in your skincare routine,” says Dr. Turner. “It also contains soothing, hydrating aloe and antioxidant-rich grapeseed and green tea extracts to help address free radical damage while removing excess oil.”

CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen Face and Body Lotion with SPF 30

Dr. Turner is all about this sunscreen for many reasons, the first of which is its dual purpose. "I love this product because it’s both a face and body formula, is easily found at the drugstore, is budget-friendly, water resistant, and is a hybrid mineral/chemical sunscreen," he explains. "Hybrid formulas tend to be very cosmetically elegant—they’re not heavy, stiff, or chalky like mineral formulas, but not greasy or as likely to irritate the skin as chemical formulas. This product, in particular, is also very hydrating and comfortable on the skin; it contains a blend of nourishing ceramides, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and soothing, skin-balancing niacinamide."

According to Ryan Turner, MD, board-certified dermatologist in New York City and co-founder of TRNR Skin, ceramides are fatty acids that naturally occur in the skin. “Our skin’s ceramide levels deplete as we get older, which is just one reason skin gets drier with age,” he says. “Incorporating lipids like ceramides into your skincare routine is key to healthy skin.”

Dry skin can be caused by various factors, including age-related thinning skin, which can lead to increased transepidermal water loss; environmental factors such as cold, dry air, smoking, sun damage; and certain medications, according to Ryan Turner, MD, a board-certified NYC dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin. He recommends this lipid-rich cream to patients to help nourish dry skin.

New York City-based dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin, Ryan Turner, MD says that the goal of a skincare routine is to help your skin be (and look) at its healthiest, and healthy skin is balanced, protected skin.