For younger-looking skin, women must refine their skin care routines by selecting products that benefit them and scrapping those that are harmful.
A board-certified dermatologist shared the products she would "never use" as a skin expert, including the very popular make-up wipe.
Dr Jing (Jenny) Liu, known as @drjennyliu on TikTok, said: "As a dermatologist, I would never use make-up wipes.
"Although they are convenient, they often contain alcohol or ingredients that can be irritating or drying on the skin.
A dermatologist shared her skin care no-go's for a healthy, youthful complexion
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"I also don't like the idea that I'm rubbing on my skin to remove the make-up, which can lead to more irritation."
She warned users that with continual use, using a make-up wipe could lead to micro-tears or "even premature wrinkles".
This, of course, doesn't mean the dermatologist advises going to sleep with all of your make-up on.
Instead, she urged ladies to invest in a good oil-based cleanser: "They're more effective and gentle at removing make-up without the dryness or irritation."
However, while the expert stressed the importance of a good cleanser, she revealed she would never buy an overly expensive one.
She explained that this is because their price "doesn't necessarily correlate with its effectiveness".
When choosing a face cleanser, it's important to select one based on "suitability and quality as opposed to price".
Skin care products the dermatologist would never use
- Make-up wipes
- Harsh physical scrubs
- Pore strips
- Cellulite and stretch mark creams
- Expensive cleansers
She explained that cleansers have very short contact time with the skin, so "really don't have much 'action' beyond the act of cleansing", which is removing sebum, make-up, sunscreen, debris and build-up from the skin.
Dr Jenny added that she likes to keep her cleanser simple "because they all do the same thing".
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Women should select their facial cleanser based on quality and suitability rather than price
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Opt for an affordable cleanser from CeraVe or Cetaphil as they "get the job done".
Going for a less pricey option means you have more money to invest in skin care products where the formula and active ingredients "have more impact on your skin".
Some examples include Vitamin C serums, a great sunscreen, peptide treatments and moisturisers.
The dermatologist also revealed she steers clear of harsh physical scrubs that can be "abrasive and cause damage". Instead, she opts for a chemical exfoliant that contains glycolic and salicylic acid.
She also suggested that women swap their pore strips for a topical retinoid or chemical exfoliant, warning that pore strips can worsen skin conditions.
Finally, the expert revealed that she avoids all cellulite and stretch mark creams, as "they simply do not work". Instead, she recommended that pregnant women dealing with stretch marks focus on hydrating the skin with moisturisers.
