Skin Care Products You Shouldn't Waste Money On, According To Dermatologists
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Expensive stuff isn’t necessarily better — and some items can even harm your skin.
Miracle cures. Wonder elixirs. Creams that cost as much as a fancy night on the town. We’re all susceptible to the lofty claims of the next big thing in skin care. But if your bathroom cabinet is overflowing with costly products, you might want to reconsider and curate your collection — which can not only help your budget but also contribute to the overall health of your skin.
“I don’t think it’s a coincidence that we use more skin care products than ever before and yet, collectively, complexion issues seem to be at an all-time high,” said Dr. Rachel Westbay, a board-certified dermatologist at Marmur Medical. “There’s a very strong possibility using more cosmetic chemicals can damage the skin barrier and microbiome. Those chemicals can remove essential nutrients needed to function properly, leading to the exacerbation of inflammatory conditions like acne, rosacea and eczema. Then, we reach for more products to fix those problems, and the cycle repeats itself endlessly and viciously.”