Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Top 3 Skincare Mistakes (Part1) #shorts

25 Aug 2023 · 1 min

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A YouTube Shorts clip by dermatologist Shereene Idriss presenting the first of a "Top 3 Skincare Mistakes" series. In this segment she warns against misuse and overuse of exfoliating acids — applying them in multiple product steps and daily (or twice daily) can damage the skin barrier and cause inflammation. Her guidance: reserve acids for nighttime use and limit to a maximum of three to four times per week.

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So you spent your money on skincare, yet your products aren't working. Have you ever considered that maybe, just maybe, you're using your products incorrectly? I'm a 39 year old board certified dermatologist. Here are the top three skincare mistakes I see my patients make every day in my practice. Number one, you guys just discovered exfoliating acids in 2020 and you're all going ha. You're using it incorrectly. You cannot have an exfoliating acid as a toner in a serum, in a wash, in a pad, in every step of your routine. And worse, you guys are using it way too often. I. E. Every single day, if not even twice a day, going to wreck your barrier and inflame your skin in the process. It should be reserved for the nighttime only. Maximum three to four times a week.