Skin Care

6 Skin Care Steps You Can Totally Skip, According to Derms

Like, do we really need serums? What about exfoliation? Here, derms tell us how to chill

by Lindsay Tigar | COMMENT

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Botox, retinoids — you name it Board certified dermatologist Dr. Papri Sarkar says sometimes patients anxiously come into her office, nervous they're already "X years old" and haven't started all of the anti-aging treatments they've read about in magazines — from Botox and retinoids and beyond. While we're lucky to live in a time of ample information, the truth is that everyone's skin is different. And while your sister might swear by injectables as early as age 26, it's more important to consider your goals for your pores before going down any route.

As Sarkar says, it's smarter to take an honest stock of your life and see how much time and energy (and, ahem, money) you have and want to spend on your skin care. "If you're someone who wants a 20-step routine and has the time for it — great. If you only have time for two things every day, no problem. You can do that too." Before you buy a shelf-full of products or sign up for that Botox party you were invited to, Sarkar suggests seeing a trusted derm who can carve out an anti-aging plan that you're comfortable with — and can afford.

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