10 skin-care trends you should stop following, according to dermatologists

Maddy SimsJan 23, 2021, 02:52 IST

Some skin-care products contain potentially harmful ingredients.iStock

Some viral skin-care trends can do more harm than good, according to dermatologists.
Peel-off masks, charcoal masks, and DIY skin-care recipes can damage your skin.
"Natural" and "organic" skin-care products aren't always better.

When it comes to skin care, it seems like there's always a new trend. But not every fad is safe for your skin.

"I don't think people should ignore trends, but they should always proceed with caution," New York-based dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali told Insider. "Just because something worked for one person, doesn't mean it will work for another. You have to be careful."

Here are 10 skin-care trends that dermatologists say you should be cautious about:

Cosmetic procedures aren't always safe.

Sometimes an unqualified person could be performing a skin-care procedure. Shutterstock

DIY skin care can be dangerous.

Baking soda can irritate your skin. Shutterstock

Peel-off masks can be damaging.

There are better ways to cleanse your skin. iStock

Soap bars aren't the best thing to use in the shower.

They may be irritating your skin. iStock

Not all advice from the internet is legitimate.

Viral trends aren't all dermatologist-approved. Anna Webber/Getty Images

Charcoal masks aren't all created equally.

Sometimes they can contain not-so-great ingredients. iStock

Natural oils aren't always the best moisturizer.

Oils aren't always meant to be applied to your face. BSIP/Getty Images

"Natural" and "organic" don't always mean what you think.

It's not always cleaner or safer. Reuters

Online prescriptions aren't always safe.

You can't always be sure what you're getting. iStock

Toners can be irritating or drying for the skin.

They're not the best for every skin type. Pixabay

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