Daniel Sugai, MD, FAAD

Daniel Sugai, MD, FAAD Harvard-trained, Board-certified Dermatologist: Top Doc 🏆Founder of The Sugai Academy, IG, TikTok, on YouTube

12/12/2025

Popular Question that has been in my comment section- which affordable products do I recommend for those with sensitive skin? 🤔
Here the products with a good track record but know that skincare requires trial and error and these products are not guaranteed to work for YOU depending on your sensitivities.

Morning ☀️
1️⃣Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
👍niacinamide, glycerin and Panthenol
🤩this cleanser actually doesn’t require
water to get an effective cleanse
(just use a clean towel to wipe off)- great for camping

2️⃣Vichy Mineral 89 HA serum
to plump up dehydrated skin 💦

3️⃣Vanicream Facial Moisturizer SPF 30
😎great 2-in-1 product and the
brand is the GOAT of sensitive skincare

Evening 🌙
1️⃣CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser: salicylic acid to clear out congested pores

2️⃣Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 (Max or OG)
✅gentle, w/peptides and niacinamide

3️⃣layer a moisturizer over your retinol. Consider a peptide moisturizer to boost collagen production 💪: Neutrogena Collagen Bank

Hope this helps 😎🤙 and happy holidays

12/12/2025

Here are my Top Hydrating Products of 2025 — lightweight, soothing, and barrier-friendly:
• Vichy Mineral 89�• La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5�• COSRX Snail Mucin Cream (tube!)�• SKIN1004 Madagascar Ampoule�• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream
Perfect for winter, post-retinoid dryness, or anyone who wants that plump, bouncy skin look.�Which one is your favorite this year? 🤔


12/09/2025

POV: You came for a fade 💈 and left with a medical procedure 🏥 😭🫠

12/09/2025

Rusty pliers won’t give you relief — just infections, scarring, and regret. Please don’t DIY your dermatology 🤦‍♂️🛑

12/09/2025

TOP BODY MOISTURIZERS OF THE YEAR 🧴✨
�These formulas deliver real results — whether you’re dealing with eczema, winter dryness, KP, or rough heels.

• La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+M – my go-to for eczema-prone or very dry skin.�• Hydrolatum – occlusive classic that locks moisture in.�• Neutrogena Norwegian Formula – elite for cracked, over-washed winter hands.�• Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream – ceramides + AHA & urea for deep hydration and smoother skin.�• Gold Bond Rough & Bumpy – great for KP and texture (AHA +BHA + PHA blend).�• AmLactin Daily Nourish – lactic acid softens elbows, knees, and rough patches.�• Aquaphor Ointment Body Spray – quick-mist occlusion for heels and legs.

Healthy skin = hydrated skin. 💧✨😎🤙

12/07/2025

If your fingers get tiny blisters, itching, burning, or cracking after a gel manicure… it may not be “dry hands.”�This can be dyshidrotic eczema triggered by allergic contact dermatitis from acrylates found in gel polish, acrylics, dip powders, and nail glues.

Derm Tips to Help:�✔️ Take a break from nail products�✔️ Moisturize after every hand wash�✔️ Use rich, barrier-focused products:�— O’Keeffe’s Working Hands�— Aveeno Healing Ointment�— Neutrogena Norwegian Formula�— Aquaphor Ointment Body Spray (great for cracked hands!)�✔️ See your dermatologist for patch testing if symptoms keep coming back
�Save + share with someone who gets hand eczema after manicures!

12/06/2025

Here’s a $101 Anti-Aging Routine 👇
AM ($50):
✔️ CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam ($14)
✔️ Cetaphil Vitamin C ($20)
✔️ LRP Toleriane UV ($16)
PM ($51):
✔️ No7 Retinol ($32)
✔️ Naturium Peptide Moisturizer ($19)
Glow without breaking the bank ✨😎🤙

12/05/2025

$800 in the cart. $1.50 in my heart ❤️😎😉

My love language is the $1.50 combo
Happy Aloha Friday! 😎🤙


12/04/2025

Best Facial Moisturizers of 2025 — Derm-Approved 🧴✨
�Here are the FACIAL MOISTURIZERS I keep coming back to this year for hydration, barrier support, and skin longevity:
1️⃣ RoC Advanced Hydration+ Water Cream�Lightweight, barrier-boosting, and gives that instant plump without feeling heavy.
2️⃣ Neutrogena Collagen Bank™ Moisturizer�A firming formula with micro-peptides that absorbs beautifully.
3️⃣ La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5�The repair cream I recommend constantly. Use sparingly — truly, a tiny amount goes a long way. Too much can feel heavy or clog pores.
4️⃣ Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream�A classic for a reason. Reliable, cushiony hydration for normal to dry skin types.
5️⃣ OneSkin OS-01 Face Supplement�Longevity science meets skincare. Peptide-powered and designed to target senescent cells for smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Which one are you using right now? 🤔 🙌�

12/03/2025

Top Firming Products of 2025 (Dermatologist’s List) 💪🧬
�Firming isn’t just about “tightening” — it’s about supporting collagen, improving elasticity, smoothing texture, and strengthening the skin barrier.

These are the formulas that truly deliver:
• Retinol Body Lotions/Cream — Naturium, Versed, Cocokind�Gentle retinol blends that boost cell turnover, smooth crepey skin, and improve tone over time.
• RoC Firming Serum Stick�A concentrated retinol + antioxidants stick you can swipe onto the neck, chest, arms, and knees for targeted firming. Very portable/easy to travel with!
• Cetaphil Hydrating & Firming Cream�The ultimate ingredient duo that is great for firming and hydration.
• NeoStrata Triple Firming Neck Cream�NeoGlucosamine + peptides → my go-to for visible results on the neck and jawline.
• AmLactin Daily Lotion�Lactic acid exfoliates while hydrating, giving the skin a firmer, smoother appearance.

Hope this helps!😎🤙

12/03/2025

If your lips are dry…it’s not because you “need more products.” It’s because you’re skipping the basics: petrolatum + SPF 👄✨ Aquaphor, CeraVe Healing Ointment, Vaseline Balm & EltaMD UV Lip SPF are my go-tos.

12/03/2025

A complete beginner-friendly skincare routine for UNDER $50 💪
Morning ☀️
1️⃣ Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser — $9
2️⃣ CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50 — $16 😎
Evening 🌙
1️⃣ Cleanse again 🚿
2️⃣ Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion — $14
Extras for workouts, pool days & the beach 🏃‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏝️
✅ Blue Lizard Sensitive SPF 50+ (80-min water resistance) — $10
Simple. Affordable. Works. 🤙

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