The dermatologist called beauty trends dangerous for the skin

Aggressive home care practices and complex multi-step schemes, actively promoted on social media, can harm the skin and lead to persistent inflammation, dryness and hypersensitivity. On May 2, Elizaveta Shukhman, a dermatovenerologist and cosmetologist at JSC "Medicine" (Academician Roitberg Clinic), told Izvestia about this.

According to the expert, the desire for "perfectly smooth" skin leads to excessive use of acids, scrubs and peels. With daily exfoliation, the protective barrier of the skin is destroyed — the stratum corneum, which is responsible for retaining moisture and protecting against external factors. As a result, the skin becomes more vulnerable to temperature fluctuations, wind and water, and can also react with increased greasiness and inflammation.

"A separate danger is the simultaneous use of a large number of active ingredients — retinol, vitamin C, acids and niacinamide. This combination can cause irritation, disrupt the acid-base balance of the skin and reduce the effectiveness of the products themselves. As a result, users often experience peeling, redness, and pigmentation," the expert explained.

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Shukhman also warned against homemade "folk recipes" and mechanical cleaning. The use of baking soda, lemon juice, toothpaste or aggressive scrubs destroys the natural protective layer of the skin and disrupts the microflora. Vacuum devices for pore cleansing can injure blood vessels and provoke rosacea.

There is also concern about the trend towards the so-called skin—fasting - the complete abandonment of care cosmetics. According to the expert, without hydration and protection, the skin loses moisture, becomes drier and ages faster, and is also more susceptible to UV radiation and the environment.

The doctor emphasizes that basic care should remain stable and include cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection. Even oily skin needs light non-comedogenic products, and complete withdrawal from care is acceptable only under the supervision of a specialist.

According to the expert, the key mistake of modern beauty practices is the desire for quick results. The skin takes time to recover and does not tolerate aggressive experiments.

Dermatologist Marya Sergeeva said on April 24 that the spring sun is often perceived as soft and safe, but during this period the skin needs protection no less than in summer. According to the expert, as a result, the skin receives ultraviolet radiation even in cloudy weather or when staying indoors by the window. The expert also clarified that in spring, the skin is especially vulnerable after winter: the protective barrier is broken, dryness and micro-damage are often observed, which is why even moderate sun exposure can cause redness and pigmentation.