If social networks are full of often ephemeral beauty trends, they also allow experts to restore certain truths. This is the case of Lindsay Zubritsky, dermatologist followed by more than a million subscribers on Instagram and Tiktok under the pseudonym @dermguru.
In one of her videos, she has attacked very popular products which, according to her, bring no profit. More serious, some even have risks to your health.
His message is clear: “By buying these products, you are the victim of a scam. Save your money! Some companies lie to you and not only sell unnecessary products that do not work, but which could even worsen the state of your skin “.
Anti-cellulite creams pointed out
She takes as a first example of anti-cellulite care. “”I know that cellulite looks like small dimples on our buttocks or thighs, but what must be understood is that it is actually a fat imprisoned between strips of dense connective tissue “. For her, no cream is able to act in depth at this level.
According to specialists, only the massage of the areas concerned can promote real drainage and reduce water retention. The creams then only serve to facilitate this gesture. A simple moisturizer can therefore be enough.
Neosporin, a problematic antibiotic ointment
Another product widely used in the United States, Neosporin antibiotic ointment. It is also not recommended by the dermatologist. She explains that her ingredients “subsequently develop allergic reactions in many people“.
Although it is supposed to protect small sores and superficial burns, this treatment can therefore be counterproductive for certain sensitive skin. Instead, the specialist recommends washing with soap and soap as well as the vaseline application, to treat this type of small injuries.
Lip balms that aggravate drought
Finally, the expert also warns against certain famous lip balms, such as Carmex, which according to her “are most often filled with harmful ingredients“. The perfumes present in their formula would irritate dry and weakened lips more.
Dr. Massick, whose remarks were reported by True Medical In a previous article, also underlines: “Many balms contain humectors such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid which are excellent for attracting water into the skin. However, the problem is that it takes something to remember this humidity, otherwise it will evaporate and leave your lips even drier “.
To preserve the hydration of its lips, dermatologists rather advise thick ointments based on petroleum jelly or dimethicone. But even these solutions require particular vigilance, because allergic reactions remain possible.