Crystal facial rollers may feel soothing (especially when chilled!), but board-certified dermatologist Dr. Anna Karp, MD, suggests that there isn't much science to support the anti-aging claims associated with these products.

"Whether they are made of jade or rose quartz, I think facial rollers are very overrated," says Karp. "These rollers need scientific peer-reviewed studies in order to be deemed credible."

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Anti-aging facial yoga poses probably aren't the anti-aging miracle worker you thought they were, according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Anna Guanche, MD: She explains that these same stretches can actually lead to more wrinkles.

"We have learned that neuromodulators (Botox) work by keeping you from contracting muscles of facial expression and wrinkling up the overlying skin," explains Guanche. "The last thing you would want to do is intentionally contract the muscles of the face and neck, and therefore, accelerate wrinkle formation."

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Guanche says that some studies have shown that bee stings are capable of reducing inflammation in the body. However, it can also cause a severe reaction in some patients, she adds, making it an extreme beauty trend to ditch in 2020.

"We all know that many people are allergic to bee stings," she said. "With this in mind, I would avoid this facial until we can be sure that the risks (anaphylactic reactions to bee stings are deadly) don't outweigh the benefits."

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Guanche also notes that anti-aging cleansers tend to be more hype than substance — after all, cleanser isn't typically on long enough to deeply penetrate the skin.

"Anti-aging cleansers don't stay on the skin long enough to be effective," explains Guanch. "Since cleansers stay on your face for just a few seconds and are then rinsed off, it is what's applied afterward and left on the skin that matters most."

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A 2017 study published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology revealed that micro-needling can be beneficial in helping the skin absorb topical treatments (and agents) such as vitamin C and vitamin A. However, Guanche warns that micro-needling kits should never be tried at home, despite their ready-to-purchase availability online.

"At-home micro needling kits are the most concerning to me, as questions surrounding cleanliness and safety definitely arise," she says. "Additionally, any needling device sold over the counter is likely to be very shallow — so shallow that it is ineffective."

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