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Unsafe Skin Care Trends to Avoid
Some skin care trends arrive with a published warning attached. This page shows Stamford readers how to find that warning before trying one.
The test here is simple. Compare a trend with what a professional body has published, then take any gap to a licensed provider. Below you will find the source, a pointer to the risks it covers, and a checklist for your next consultation.
What the dermatologists are warning about
The American Academy of Dermatology says that "board-certified dermatologists are spotlighting unsafe skin care trends that they see on social media and elsewhere to help you keep your skin looking its best." The American Academy of Dermatology gathers its warnings in a list of five unsafe skin care trends.
That gives readers a clear first question. Has a board-certified dermatologist group named this trend as unsafe?
Where a trend leaves the standard behind
A trend departs from the standard when it asks you to skip the professional step. Its safety section shows one example in its page on the risks of needle-free fillers. Reading a page like that before you book or buy is a sensible first move.
A checklist for your consultation
Bring these questions to a Stamford appointment:
- Which professional body has published guidance on this trend?
- Does that guidance recommend the trend, warn against it, or stay silent?
- Who will perform or supervise it, and are they licensed?
- Has anyone examined my skin before suggesting it?
Before you try the next trend
Start with the safety guidance for cosmetic treatments and write down what applies to you. A licensed provider who has examined your skin is the person who confirms whether a treatment fits you.