Celebrity-Loved Dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali's Top 10 Skin-Care Products

Get the Full StoryThe Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field. For the latest installment, we spoke to NYC-based board-certified dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, MD FAAD about his favorite skin-care products.

If you're truly impressed by Martha Stewart's youthful appearance, it's all thanks to board-certified dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, MD FAAD. He's also the dermatologist behind Rhode's skin care lineup and works closely with Hailey Bieber. " Dermatology is truly the most incredible field. I love the diversity of the day to day. You can be surgically excising a skin cancer, treating acne in a college student, or doing laser resurfacing all in one afternoon. Not to mention, you get to play detective by solving mystery rashes. It's truly a blend of being a dermatological scientist, general doctor, autoimmune expert, and even an artist," Dr. Bhanusali says.

Beyond his celebrity clientele, he's passionate about making medications more accessible to patients and consumers through educational content on social media and his digital health platform Skin Medicinals. Dr. Bhanusali loves the aesthetics side of his practice, but he is also deeply passionate about his scar work. "The ability to give people the ability to smile again or even move limbs is truly unparalleled. The hugs and tears that have flowed in our office make it all worth it."

A misconception he often comes across, especially on social media, is that dermatology is easy. "For medical dermatology, often our experience is built upon thousands of hours of studying and years of clinical exams. It may seem like a quick diagnosis but it's the result of a vast depth of knowledge and experience," he says. Dr. Bhanusali also wants to dispel the notion that lasers or injectables are quick procedures that can be done anywhere. "Having focused on scars and having had countless patients I've had to 'fix,' it's really important to go see a board-certified dermatologist who has extensive training in these types of procedures."

Dr. Bhanusali's biggest skin-care tip is to avoid following trends and figure out what works for you. "I generally like a 'less is more' approach. That said, formulas are important and the research or science behind products are what I gravitate towards. Much like cooking, the right recipe can make all the difference," he says. Dr. Bhanusali is noticing consumers investing in products that are science and results-driven more than ever. "I think marketing used to go a long way, but now the average consumer is more educated and wants to only spend money on things that really work, which is a good thing!"

Ahead, Dr. Bhanusali shares his top skin-care recommendations, including his favorite sunscreen picks, at-home beauty devices that are worth the investment, and more.

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Dhaval Bhanusali, MD FAAD is an NYC-based board-certified dermatologist, researcher, and laser surgeon, practicing at Hudson Dermatology & Laser Surgery. He is also the dermatologist behind Hailey Bieber's Rhode.

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