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With all the products targeting wrinkles and aging marks, you may want to be swayed. However, while some of them turn out to be quite effective, others are in fact just a huge publicity stunt! A dermatologist presents 3 treatments that are actually useless.
To fight against your wrinkles, you no longer know where to turn? Effective products or big scams? Before investing in new treatments to eliminate “miraculously” your age marks, it is better to listen to the recommendations of dermatologists who claim that some are completely ineffective. So here’s what you need to know about three of your favorite products that may be more of a marketing stunt than of any real use.
1) “Micro-needling” kits
Micro-needling is an aesthetic medicine practice that relies on the use of fine needles to micro-perforate the skin and thus allow better absorption of care. However, this method has been subjected to some studies which show that it would only be effective when carried out in a professional environment.
At-home microneedling devices have become popular because they promise to mimic the results of salon-based microneedling, without having to spend a lot of money or experience downtime to perform. restore ! Doctor Chacon points out, to She Finds magazine, the risks of these home kits which would be “unhygienic and unsafe” in addition to having an action “very superficial”, would “cause irritation and damage the most sensitive skin”.
So, to test this practice, the doctor recommends calling on professionals who can practice it safely and effectively.
2) The use of essential oils
Although they are natural and have many virtues, essential oils are not always the most suitable treatment, especially for sensitive skin. Indeed, they can sometimes be aggressive, particularly when they are “used in full dose on the face”, adds Dr. Chacon. In this case, they risk “cause psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis and skin irritations”. Furthermore, according to the doctor, “the effectiveness of these ingredients in reducing the signs of aging is not always proven”.
To use them safely and effectively, it then recommends “to dilute them in a carrier oil”, and also “read carefully the labels on products that contain it”.
3) Facial rollers
Using facial rollers would be a way to decongest the skin, activate microcirculation and stimulate lymphatic drainage and therefore the elimination of toxins. The jade stone at the end of the roller would boost the production of collagen or elastin, essential for the suppleness of the skin, healing and regeneration.
However, Dr. Chacon questions its benefits: “even though they are relaxing, especially when cold, there is not much scientific evidence to support the anti-aging promises of these types of skincare products”. So, introducing these movements into your morning routine would have no real use since it would be more of a marketing stunt. On the other hand, if you like using them you can continue without problems because “they would not have any negative consequences on your skin” says Dr. Chacon.
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