
11/05/2025
When Skincare Becomes Impulse Shoppingπ°π°π°π°
In the age of Insta-hauls and viral routines, skincare has become less about skin care and more about product collecting.π§΄
Iβve met so many patients who started layering serums, acids, and actives β often bought on impulse β only to end up with irritation, breakouts, or worseβ¦ total confusion about whatβs helping or harmingβοΈβοΈ.
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As a dermatologist hereβs what I always tell people:
More isnβt better. Better is better.
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Your skin doesnβt need 10 steps.
It needs clarity. A few well-formulated essentials.
And time to breathe.
π©π»ββοΈSo if youβre feeling overwhelmed:
β’ Pause.
β’ Strip back to basics.
β’ Give your barrier time to reset.
π’And next time, donβt ask, βWhat else should I add?β
Ask, βWhat does my skin actually need?β