12 Skincare Lessons & Hacks From Top TikTok Derms

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We’ll be the first to tell you that you shouldn’t believe everything you hear on TikTok. The truth is, there’s SO much #fakenews and misinformation circling, because of course, it’s often the most extreme reactions or statements that rack up the most views. However, just because a video has collected thousands of likes, doesn’t mean you should follow the recommendations.

Thankfully, TikTok has built up a bustling community of dermatologists that are debunking TikTok myths and setting the skincare record straight. So to celebrate, we sharing 12 important skincare lessons you can learn from our fave TikTok derms.

1. How to know if you’re using the wrong cleanser

@dralexisstephensCleansing is a very important step in your routine make sure you are not making any of these mistakes! ##skincareexpert ##skincleansing ##gamertiktok♬ Nobody – Mitski

2. The difference between purging and breakouts

@dermguruPurging vs. Breaking out: how to tell the difference @theinkeylist ##TheINKEYList ##KnowledgePowersChange ##AD♬ GET YOU SOME – Gibbz

3. Skin purging should only last one month!

@drwhitneyboweIs your skin purging? ##thatboweglow ##skinpurging ##dermatology ##purging ##healthyskin ##acne ##clearskin♬ Darling – Trees and Lucy

4. How to layer your morning skincare

@dr.zionkoKorean Mom with her Megan Kneeees ##skincare ##skincarelayering ##skincaretiktok ##beautyhacks ##drzion ##TodayILearned♬ TWINNEM – Coi

5. How to quickly treat deep pimples or maskne

@dralexisstephensQuickly get rid of a pimple or maskne with these simple tips.##maskne ##getridofpimples ##noacne ##learnontiktok ##tiktokpartner♬ original sound – Dr Alexis

6. There’s no #No1 sunscreen…

@dermbeautydocReply to @strawberryshortcake097♬ original sound – Dr. Howard

7. How often you should actually exfoliate

@dr.maminaAnd do u need to exfoliate? It depends. ##dermatologist ##skincare ##tiktokdoc ##learnontiktok ##tiktokpartner ##exfoliate♬ Sunny Day – Ted Fresco

8. Understanding what’s in your products is important

@dermbeautydocPay attention to ingredients! ##dermatology ##skincare ##BombPopAwards ##PrimeDayDealsDance ##skintok ##skincareroutine♬ Spongebob – Dante9k

9. How to treat melasma like a pro

@dr.tomassianAnswer to @nuraa2020 melasma 101 ##drtomassian ##skincare ##melasma ##hyperpigmentation ##dermatology♬ More Than A Woman – SG’s Paradise Edit – Bee Gees & SG Lewis

10. How to combat bacne and booty spots

@skinbydraziBackne & Buttne Tips! Love GlySal Body spray @azimdskincare ##backne ##acne ##skincare ##learnontiktok ##tiktokpartner♬ Bronze – Clutch

11. How to use retinol like a derm

@dermdoctorRetinol & Vibe ##skincare ##dermatologist ##retinol♬ Patata – Drill Remix – PsychoBeat

12. How to treat milia, AKA those white dots around your eyes

@dr.tomassianThey are not pimples 🤫 ##milia ##skincare ##dermatologist♬ Wasp x Caroline – Kuya Magik

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