Dr. Dan Belkin
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DR. DAN
BELKIN
The Manhattan derm with a devoted following.
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- Laura Regensdorf
The doctor is in. These are magic words when the dermatologist in question looks after some of New York’s most photogenic faces. “Get back here I need you—oh and happy birthday,” Jenna Lyons teasingly commented on Dr. Dan Belkin’s recent Instagram post about a 40th birthday trip to London. A fixture at New York Dermatology Group since 2021 and a member of the VG Committee, Dr. Belkin is known for his subtle aesthetic finesse and eminently sensible approach—what his longtime patient Martha Stewart would mostly certainly describe as a “good thing.” In a world awash in less-than-subtle tweaks, Dr. Belkin stands out as a voice of reason. Having a “healthy fear of filler” is wise, he says, though a deft physician can use it judiciously; UV exposure is another cause for concern, which is why he recommends a bevy of sunscreens for every texture need and zone of the face. He is constantly surveying the latest in skin care and beauty tech. “There’s a lot of fluffery and non-evidence-backed claims,” he points out—which is why his opinion on a rosacea-calming moisturizer or a best-in-class home laser is worth its weight in gold. After all, in-office procedures are a valuable assist, but an everyday routine can really boost one’s skin. With an LED mask, as with SPF: “The more you do it, the better.” Here’s what’s in his rigorously edited BAG.