Last time, we looked at a TikTok trend that had something to do with beauty standards and the canthal tilt. There's a new TikTok trend that's emerging at the moment, and it's called "skin streaming", wherein people reduce the number of steps in their skin care routine down to the bare essentials.
You may have heard of 7-step routines or even 10-step routines, but some dermatologists share some concerns about putting too many products on your face. There are cases when products will negate the effects of another, or worse, they might cause a severe allergic reaction when two ingredients mix. So, there may be some credit to streamlining one's skin care routine. But what are the most essential products in your skin care arsenal?
There are three basic skin care products according to dermatologists: a cleanser, a moisturizer, and sunscreen. The roles of each are straightforward. You have one to remove dirt, sebum, or any dead skin cells, another to restore your skin's moisture barrier and maintain its pH balance, and the last to protect your skin from the harsh UV rays when you go outside. All other products that you wish to add depends on what you want to target specifically.
For some suggestions on what products you can add, or if you want to simplify your routine even more, check out this article from Huffington Post.
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