FROM DAILY MAIL: A dermatologist has revealed the popular anti-ageing skincare products that might be making you look worse.
Dr Emma Amoafo-Mensah, a consultant dermatologist based in London, has warned that a number of beauty products advertised as having anti-ageing properties are being misused by people under 25 – and may be causing more ‘harm’ than good.
Here to change that, Dr Emma has joined forces with the British beauty brand, [coat]s as part of a campaign to raise awareness about ‘confusion’ over what products people of different ages should be using. The campaign, called ‘Jellyfish Sting Serum’, aims to counter the rise of ‘hype-driven products’.
Dr. Emma says exfoliants and retinols may be worsening your symptoms.
‘With everyone chasing the latest trend or hack’ young people are often encouraged to try products they don’t need, creating confusion and sometimes even harm,” the expert said. “There’s no need for anti-ageing skincare in people under 25, as signs of ageing simply haven’t appeared yet. Gen Z using anti-ageing products is ridiculous.”
Dr. Emma explained, “Many anti-ageing actives are simply unnecessary and potentially damaging for under-25s.
“Viral active ingredients like retinol, other retinoids and high-strength chemical exfoliants including, AHAs like glycolic acid or BHAs like salicylic acid, can be too aggressive for young or developing skin.
“These actives accelerate cell turnover but often lead to irritation, inflammation and disruption of the skin’s barrier – especially when used excessively or without proper support. ”
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