I’m a 40-year-old dermatologist who’s ageing like a foetus – here’s how to hack your skin for a ‘filter effect’
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A SKIN CARE expert has revealed how to keep your skin looking as youthful as a 'foetus' and five mistakes you're making that are getting in the way. Dr. Shereene Idris, 40, took to social media to share her skincare tips and what not to do. The dermatologist revealed that while most people focus on decreasing the appearance of wrinkles to look younger, there was another problem that had to be tackled.
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She said: "Skincare mistakes to avoid if you want to age like a foetus, coming from a 40-year-old board certified dermatologist. "And the rule here is to achieve an even skin tone.". Dr. Idris revealed that if you have even skin tone, you will always look like you have a 'filter' on, even when you're six feet under.
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The skin care pro said you need to stop relying on Vitamin C to sort out an uneven skintone. While it does help fade dark spots, using it alone will barely touch the surface on the issue. Using other ingredients such as retinol can help as it helps accelerate new cell growth of the skin, removing scars and discolouration.
Speaking of retinol, the dermatologist said you need to find a perfect balance of how often to use it. She said: "If you overuse a retinol, you're gonna get inflamed, and if your skin can't tolerate it, inflammation is the worst thing you can do for your skin and your skin tone.
