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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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
Eye serum isn't necessarily better than eye cream, but using a water-based eye serum can be a more efficacious way to apply potent active ingredients to the skin. A liquid or gel serum can penetrate the skin to better deliver moisture and active ingredients into the skin—plus they can be easier than creams to smooth around your delicate eye area, says Dr. Turner.
It took over two years of tweaking TRNR Skin to make sure it achieved all those goals. Turner selects each ingredient in the brand’s products. The products marry skincare staples like niacinamide, green tea extract and bakuchiol with lesser known active ingredients like yacon root supplemented with inulin that Turner and scientific research have identified as helpful for skin health. Turner has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Nature Structural Biology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Archives of Dermatology.
Mushrooms have a long, rich history, and many cultures have been harnessing their wellness powers before it was trendy. "Mushrooms have long been used since traditional medicinal practices throughout Asia, and their use has also been described in ancient Greece, most notably for their anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties for the skin," says Dr. Turner.
New York dermatologist Dr. Ryan Turner, who you might have seen on NBC News, unveiled TNR skin the same day. It aims to simplify skincare routines by distilling them into just 3 products, including an “all-in-one Niacinamide treatment serum to combat blemishes, signs of aging, stress and irritation.” Dr. Turner has previously worked with CeraVe, so he knows the ropes of clinical skin care.
