Seven products that dermatologists will never put on their skin
BEAUTY - If you have skin problems, it makes sense to consult a dermatologist. But have you ever wondered what they are doing to protect theirs? After all, they are professionals and in case you have not noticed, they usually have flawless skin.
So what exactly do they use? Or maybe, more importantly, what do not they use? Four dermatologists have revealed the products and ingredients they avoid everyday.
When it comes to skin care, make no drastic changes without consulting a specialist to talk about your individual needs and concerns.
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Here are the seven products that any dermatologist prefers to avoid:
1. Sunscreen Spray
Spray sunscreens may seem like the ideal solution for those who hate applying lotion to the body, but this product is not unanimous among professionals.
Dr. Rachel Nazarian of the Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York said she would never use it on her face or body. According to her, the vaporizer does not provide a layer thick enough to reach the level of SPF indicated on the bottle.
"Half goes in the air, just the equivalent of a drop of water penetrates your skin, you breathe in half.It's just not the right way to be properly protected, she explained, noting that she allows certain exceptions, so if you have a child who can not stand still, it's okay, but no self-respecting dermatologist could use a sunscreen of this kind. "
Dr. Kenneth Mark, a certified dermatologist, said some people may find a convenient spray sunscreen to cover the arms, legs, chest and back, but concedes he will not use them for his face.
2. Self-tanning
For those who like to smear themselves with oil and let themselves be sun-worshiped (to avoid), the news that follows is not good. Mark said he would never use tanning oils because they often contain low levels of SPF.
"It's not a pretty good quality sunscreen, and besides, oils can clog pores," he explained, "just exposing oneself to the sun causes clogging of the pores."
3. Chemical sunscreens
In the same vein as sunscreen spray, Nazarian and Dr. Samer Jaber of Washington Square Dermatology in New York, spoke about their reservations about sunscreen chemicals.
"I do not really like them," said Nazarian, "I know they offer safety guarantees, I know they're fine, I just feel that sometimes they can irritate the skin. the more natural sun creams - which include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide - are much softer and block ultraviolet light well. "
4. Tonic lotions
Clean, tone, moisturize: these three steps have long been the basis of an ideal skin care routine. At least we thought so. Despite this, three of the dermatologists we talked to revealed that they do not use tonic lotion.
"Some people like to use toners when their skin is really oily, but I do not find it very necessary," said Jaber.
"Many tonic lotions contain alcohol that dries out, which may be a good thing if you have more acne-prone skin," said Dr. Jennifer Chwalek, a certified dermatologist from Union Square Laser Dermatology, by email to our colleagues Americans Instead of HuffPost, I spray my face with rose water in the morning before applying vitamin C and sunscreen.I find that rose water helps to moisturize my skin and it also helps to calm inflammations. "
5. Parabens
Over the years, parabens have ended up in very bad press, although there is still not enough evidence to prove their harmfulness to health.
"I read an article that mentioned research done in recent years that showed a potential acceleration of skin aging related to the presence of parabens," said Nazarian.
Jaber's point of view was more nuanced, he simply mentioned that he preferred to avoid parabens.
6. Hotel soaps
You may not think enough about using soaps in your hotel bathroom, but they may not be good for you at all. Especially when it comes to using them on your face.
"I'm very careful in hotels," said Jaber, "I never use hotel soaps because they really dry my skin because of their scent, I always bring soap with me."
Dermatologists have agreed that scented products in general can irritate the skin, and stated that they avoid using products with added scents.
7. Exfoliating scrubs
All products that contain microbeads, or all exfoliating products, should not be used according to Nazarian. Chwalek also said she did not use scrubs.
"The physical or mechanical exfoliation of the skin is really bad for the skin," she said, "I like [products] that gently exfoliate like glycols, or any other formula that will delicately break down dead skin. as opposed to a mechanical and physical cleansing of the dead skin, which requires some manipulation. "
She added that she was not a fan of micro-massage brushes like those of the Clarisonic brand.
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Jaber also avoids exfoliating scrubs for other products that act faster.
"I never use exfoliating scrubs," he said. "I use a retinoid at night, and I think it's a natural exfoliator. So, I could use a [scrub], but I'm just trying to keep a simple life. "
This text originally published on The United States HuffPost has been translated from English to French.
