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Skin Products to Avoid By Lauren Kolacki

We all aspire to have clear, vibrant skin like we see on TV or in magazines. We invest in so many products to enhance our glow and minimize our wrinkles but maybe we should be focused less on what we need to use and more on what we should avoid. Dermatologists advise us to avoid certain products and ingredients to keep from clogging our own pores or irritating our own skin. For starters, Dermatologists suggest being more meticulous when choosing this summer’s UV protection. They recommend abstaining from spray-on sunscreens. More goes into the air than onto your skin. For what does make it onto your skin, does not provide a thick enough layer that equals the spec- ified SPF. Another form of sunscreen that necessarily does not provide any good is those with chemicals. They are a tested safe product; however, they can cause irritation and are absorbed into your skin versus a zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These physical blockers are more effective in reflecting ultraviolet radiation and they have been proven to be much gentler. An additional product dermatologists encourage you avoid are tanning oils. Not only are they insufficient in blocking high UV rays, they clog your pores which can lead to overproduction of bacteria. Dermatologists suggest being mindful in how you choose to exfoliate your face. Although any washes that contain microbeads were banned in the U.S. in 2015, dermatologists still recommend staying away from those that contain scrubbing particles, being, despite the smooth aftermath, these can be det- rimental to your skin. These physical techniques scrub the dead skin off versus a gentle chemical exfoliate that will break down dead skin and give the same results. To limit the development of bacteria, mold and yeast in beauty products, manufacturers add parabens into their merchandise. Parabens are a preservative that have been used in beauty products for years because they are effective, inexpensive and require very low usage levels. There have been several studies regarding the detrimental effects of parabens but limited evidence to prove otherwise. Dermatologist claim that even though there is no epidemiological evidence, why take the risk of using a product that could potentially cause harm. Last, but not least, Dermatologist bring up the usage of soap in hotels. Many do not think twice before the grabbing the cute little soap they leave wrapped up for you in your room, but maybe you should start. These soaps are heavily fragranced; therefore, they have the tendency to irritate your face and dry out your skin.

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