Alpenaura Skin Care
Where science meets sophistication to redefine skincare excellence. Crafted by plastic surgeon Dr. Carboy and expert pharmacists, our medical-grade line delivers tailored solutions for your unique skin concerns. From tackling stubborn melasma and hyperpigmentation to repairing sun damage, aging, and scars, our expertly formulated products are designed to rejuvenate and restore. Experience the transformative power of prescription-strength care, meticulously developed to address even the most challenging skin issues, including post-surgical bruising. With Alpenaura Skin Care, embrace a future where your skin’s health and beauty are seamlessly intertwined.
In order to purchase a product, you will need to set up a virtual or in person appointment with us as we currently cannot prescribe via our website platform. We hope to change this in the future but in the meantime, schedule with us and we can discuss your goals and skincare needs.
This is our tretinoin based series that we have combined with additional compounds to fight against sun damage, improve cellular turnover, prevent formation of pre cancerous lesions and prevent signs of aging. This is prescription strength and in order to purchase, you will fill out a form so that we can tailor the perfect formula for your needs.
This is our hydroquinone based dark spot corrector cream, combined with additional ingredients that fight the development of melasma and dark spots along the biologic pathway they are formed.
This is best used for 6-8 weeks followed by a 4-6 week break. It is also optimal for use as a pre treatment for lasers and/or chemical peels in patients with a high risk of hyperpigmentation.
This is prescription strength and in order to purchase, you will fill out a form so that we can tailor the perfect formula for your needs.
We know not everyone wants or needs hydroquinone but still struggles with melasma and discoloration. This can also be used while on break from hydroquinone treatment for therapy continuation.
Active ingredients include kojic acid, azelaic acid, TXA and others.
This is our signature anti-age defense cream based on a formulation with estriol. This is excellent for not only prevention of fine lines and wrinkles but reversal. This can be used alone but is even more efficacious is combined with our avalanche series if a tretinoin can be tolerated.
This is prescription strength and in order to purchase, you will fill out a form so that we can tailor the perfect formula for your needs.
This is our signature post operative treatment. It is a soothing blend of anti inflammatory compounds including arnica, bromelain, and willow bark extract. It is meant to be used starting the day after surgery and is meant to help reduce bruising, erythema (redness), and swelling.
This is our signature scar therapy gel, meant to be initiated 3-4 weeks after surgery and continued to 3-4 months. This contains scientifically and clinically proven ingredients such as silicone, onion extract, and triamcinolone to help reduce redness, hyperpigmentation and scar texture.
This is prescription strength and in order to purchase, you will fill out a form so that we can tailor the perfect formula for your needs.
This is our alpha and beta hydroxy acid serum Rx series. It is prescription strength resurfacing serum that aims to improve absorption of other topical compounds while simultaneously providing gentle skin resurfacing to brighten your complexion and improve overall texture.
This is prescription strength and in order to purchase, you will fill out a form so that we can tailor the perfect formula for your needs.
We all focus on our face but the skin on our bodies needs love too! This cream targets discoloration, texture, sun damage and aging while providing deep hydration. It combines the power of alpha hydroxy acid with tretinoin in lower concentrations to gently improve the quality of the treated skin.
This is prescription strength and in order to purchase, you will fill out a form so that we can tailor the perfect formula for your needs
Alpenaura Skin care
When it comes to skincare, the right combination of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription products can effectively address a wide range of skin concerns. Here’s an introductory guide to some of the most common issues:
1. Aging (Fine Lines & Wrinkles)
- Prescription:
- Retinoids (e.g., Tretinoin): Vitamin A derivatives that promote cell turnover and collagen production, helping to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
- Topical Peptides: Stimulate collagen production and improve skin elasticity.
- OTC:
- Retinol: A milder, OTC version of retinoids that also promotes cell turnover.
- Peptide Creams: Support skin’s structural proteins to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Antioxidants (e.g., Vitamin C, E): Protect skin from free radical damage and improve skin texture.
2. Dark Spots (Hyperpigmentation)
- Prescription:
- Hydroquinone: A powerful skin-lightening agent that reduces the appearance of dark spots by inhibiting melanin production.
- Azelaic Acid: Treats hyperpigmentation by targeting abnormal melanocytes.
- OTC:
- Vitamin C: Brightens skin and reduces pigmentation by inhibiting melanin production.
- Niacinamide: Reduces the appearance of dark spots and evens out skin tone.
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs): Exfoliate the skin to promote cell turnover and fade dark spots.
3. Skin Texture
- Prescription:
- Tretinoin: Improves texture by promoting faster cell turnover and smoothing the skin’s surface.
- Glycolic Acid: A strong AHA that exfoliates and refines skin texture.
- OTC:
- AHAs/BHAs (e.g., Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid): Exfoliate the skin, unclog pores, and smooth rough texture.
- Exfoliating Scrubs: Mechanical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells and smoothen the surface.
4. Brightening
- Prescription:
- Vitamin C (in higher concentrations): Available by prescription to significantly brighten and even out skin tone.
- Hydroquinone: Brightens and lightens dark spots.
- OTC:
- Vitamin C Serums: Brighten and improve overall radiance.
- Niacinamide: Improves skin tone and brightens the complexion.
5. Scars (Including Post-Surgical Scars)
- Prescription:
- Silicone Gel Sheets/Creams: Flatten and smooth scars by maintaining a moist healing environment.
- Corticosteroid Creams: Reduce scar inflammation and thickness.
- Tretinoin: Helps improve the appearance of scars by promoting cell turnover.
- OTC:
- Silicone-Based Scar Creams: Commonly used OTC to reduce scar appearance.
- Vitamin E Oil: Helps moisturize and potentially improve scar appearance.
- Onion Extract Gels (e.g., Mederma): Used to soften and reduce the visibility of scars.
6. Post-Surgical Bruising
- Prescription:
- Arnica Gel: Often recommended post-surgery to reduce bruising and inflammation.
- Bromelain Supplements: An enzyme derived from pineapple, sometimes prescribed to reduce bruising.
- OTC:
- Arnica Creams/Gels: Widely available for reducing the appearance of bruises.
- Vitamin K Cream: Helps to minimize bruising by promoting blood clotting and healing.
General Tips:
- Consultation: It’s important to consult with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon before starting any new skincare regimen, especially with prescription products.
- Patch Testing: Always patch test new products to ensure they don’t cause irritation.
- Consistency: Skincare results take time, so consistency is key. Regular use, as recommended, will yield the best results.
- Sun Protection: Many of these treatments can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to protect your skin and enhance the effectiveness of your skincare routine.
By understanding these options, you can create a skincare regimen tailored to your skins needs. Our skin does an amazing job protecting us from the elements and it is our job to return the favor and take care of one of our strongest defense mechanisms.