A short YouTube video by board-certified dermatologist Shereene Idriss offering four quick skincare hacks: (1) prescribe Latisse for eyebrow regrowth, (2) use benzoyl peroxide in underarms to reduce odor by lowering bacteria, (3) apply lactic acid for keratosis pilaris ('chicken skin') instead of abrasive scrubbing, and (4) if retinol is not tolerated, use vitamin C alongside sunscreen for anti-aging benefits. The tone is conversational and humorous, aimed at practical, actionable advice.
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Skincare hacks to start today from a 40 year old board certified derm starting with number one, Latisse for eyebrow hair growth. So this is something we often prescribe for eyelashes. But if you've over plucked your hair and you think you're at the point of no return, look for Latisse as a prescription for your eyebrows. And don't worry, it hasn't been shown to cause periorbital fat loss when used for the eyebrows. Number two, Summer is approaching and we are going to stink unless we use benzoyl peroxide for our pits. Now benzoyl peroxide is often used for people with acne on their face or chest or back even. But if we use it several times a week in the areas where the sun doesn't usually shine, we might minimize the bacteria there and stink less. Number three, if you got those bumpy bumpies on your arms and legs, lactic acid can help with that chicken skin. Don't try to scrub it off with a loofah, you will just make it worse. And number four, because you fetuses are obsessed with never aging and embalming yourselves, if you can't tolerate a retinol, go for vitamin C and sunscreen. It will boost your sunscreen and you will look better and thank me later.