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When it comes to skincare, less is often more.
While many products claim to be wonders in order to make your skin clear and smooth, many of these actually do more harm than good. Get to know the products that dermatologists wouldn’t dare put on their faces.
1. Moisturizers with collagen
Dr. S. Manjula Jegasothy, CEO and founder of Miami Skin Institute believes buying a moisturiser with collagen is just simply like purchasing a very expensive moisturizer.
“Frankly, I believe that the collagen molecule is too large to work as a topical. The active ingredient does not penetrate the skin.”
2. Strong at-home chemical peels
Using medical-grade peels at home can damage your skin and cause long-term scarring, discolouration and sometimes allergic reactions, according to Dr. Angela Lamb, a dermatologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
“I NEVER put strong chemical peels on my face at home.”
3. Loofahs
Using loofahs on your face, can actual attract bacteria and make conditions like eczema and underlying acne worse, says Dr. Jeanine Downie, Director of Image Dermatology in Montclair, New Jersey.
“I stay away from using a loofah or a buf puf on my face. They are too abrasive and can actually irritate your skin.”
4. Abrasive face scrubs
If you’re acne prone, you might be tempted to use an abrasive face scrub in the hope of scrubbing it away. Unfortunately, this isn’t the answer for your acne problems as it irritates your face and can even induce hyperpigmentation. Dr. Brooke Jackson, Founder and Medical Director of Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates in Durham, North Carolina, suggests the use of creamy wash and a washcloth in cleansing.
“There is no reason to use abrasive face scrubs, which can be irritating and induce hyperpigmentation.”
5. At-home micro needling devices
Microneedling devices can cause infections as they create tiny holes in the skin. When it’s used outside the clinic, the procedure is more prone to contamination, according to Dr. Ava Shamban, a dermatologist in Beverly Hills.
“We do microneedling with radio frequency in the office, but it is in a controlled, cleaner environment so it is safer.”
