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Recently we asked the BuzzFeed Community to share helpful skincare tips and common misconceptions. Here are some of the best!

Note: Everyone’s skin is different, and these skincare tips won’t work for everyone!

1.

What you eat can affect your skin.


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“Sugar could be the reason why some acne scars get dark or you have pimples! For some people, it’s dairy that’s the trigger, but for me personally it’s sugar.”

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“I get pimples after eating potato chips, so now I’ve just decided to avoid potato chips entirely. It’s been three years since I last ate some.”

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2.

But drinking a lot of water? Probably not going to affect your skin.


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“Water being the key to clear, perfect skin is a total myth. Yes, it is very important to stay hydrated and drink lots of water, but there is no actual scientific evidence backing it up that water helps clear up the skin.”

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3.

I know you’ve probably heard it a million times, but seriously — don’t pop your pimples.

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“One of my family friends is a dermatologist and she hates when people pop their acne because it leads to acne scars. There’s also sanitary reasons not to…either use cream or let it heal on its own.”

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4.

Sunscreen is the most important skin product you can use.


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“One of the most important products for your skin is obviously sunscreen. Don’t bother buying expensive serums/anti-aging products if you don’t bother using sunscreen. But, what type of sunscreen should you be using? Look for ‘physical’ sunscreens (meaning they physically block UVA/UVB rays). Thus, a sunscreen that is SPF 30 or greater with the ingredients ZINC/TITANIUM OXIDE. They are far superior to ‘chemical’ sunscreens, which have also been shown to cause disregulation in some hormones.”

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“If you’re not using SPF, you’re wasting money. All the creams, serums, treatments are a waste if you aren’t protecting your skin with SPF. And reapply throughout the day!!”

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5.

But besides sunscreen, retinol is probably the most important and useful product.

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“Start using a Retinol/Retinoid product at bedtime ASAP.”

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6.

Be very careful about what “natural” ingredients you use — especially essential oils.

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“So many people believe essential oils are a really natural, great ingredient in skincare, but they can actually sensitize the skin and cause damage to it. I see way too many people putting straight-up essential oils on their faces, believing it helps, but it doesn’t AT ALL. So stay away from essential oils if you can!!!”

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“A lot of the time, the essential oils and other natural ingredients in…products are actually a lot more irritating to your skin than an ‘unnatural’ skin care product.”

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“It’s about being smart about it really and using neutral ingredients. Rose water, yogurt, milk, honey are unlikely to be harmful for most people, whereas stronger ingredients like essential oils or citrus will be if used incorrectly.”

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7.

And try to stay away from fragrance-heavy skincare.


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“Lots of people love fragrances in their skincare, and while for a lot of people, they won’t do too much damage, they are completely unnecessary in skincare and can be pretty irritating for some people. It’s best to just avoid fragrance in your skincare all together.”

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“Avoid scented stuff for the love of god. Those pretty products are the worst for your skin.”

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8.

In fact, if you have sensitive skin, stick with a super simple cleaner, like Dove’s unscented sensitive skin bar soap.


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“Dove Soap sensitive skin unscented is my life force. I use it to clean everything: my face, my makeup brushes, my kitty. Of course please use separate bars.”

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9.

Your pores don’t change size.


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“Lots of people talk about their pores ‘opening and closing,’ or changing in size, but your pores don’t do this. They won’t change in size, and they won’t open or close.”

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10.

Just because a product is expensive doesn’t mean it’s good.


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“People believe that just because a product is expensive means it’s good, and just because a product is cheap/from a drugstore means it’s bad. Do your research on individual products because there are some that are just plain bad, regardless of price. Also, if you get a product that has great reviews and you end up not liking it, keep in mind that different things work for different people and/or at different times based on your individual skin’s needs.”

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“Not all skincare products are equal. Some can cost hundreds and be useless. Some can be affordable but have irritants. Some will work for your best friend, mother, sibling, and not for you. Figure out your skin type and with trial and error find a basic skincare routine, and expand from there.”

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11.

Don’t try to do at-home treatments like microneedling — leave that to the professionals.

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“I’m not a dermatologist, but I am a licensed esthetician. I see people all the time who have tried to do an at-home facial procedure and ended up doing more harm than good. Things like microdermabrasion, microneedling, dermaplaning, and high frequency should be done by professionals who are trained to do them. Also, please make sure you’re getting information from people who are qualified to give it, like dermatologists, estheticians, and cosmetic chemists — not influencers.”

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“I’m not a derm but if you’re going to micro-needle your face, GO TO A PROFESSIONAL!!!!! You will mess up your skin if you do it improperly.”

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12.

Dish soap may be great for cleaning oil off animals, but it’s not great for cleaning oil off your skin.

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“I’m a licensed esthetician, not a dermatologist, but my BIGGEST pet peeve is when people think that because it’s ‘safe for wildlife affected by oil,’ that you can was your face with dish soap. There is a massive difference between feathers and human skin.”

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13.

In fact, just don’t use products that strip down your natural oils at all.


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“The biggest things I tell my clients is to avoid skincare products that dry you out, ESPECIALLY if you have oily skin. It can mess your pH balance and cause you to produce more oil and cause breakouts. I have some patients come in and ask me about K-beauty and I tell them that they are actually on to something. Don’t strip down your natural oils; you’re destroying the a protective barrier.”

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14.

Along those lies: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Even if you have oily skin.

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“Please moisturize. Everyone. Oily, combo, dry, dehydrated skin. Everyone needs a balance between water and sebum (oil) in their skin. Find the right moisturizer for your type and stick to it. It may differ from summer to winter but it is so important for the balance of your skin.”

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“Not moisturizing will make your skin oilier. Just make sure that moisturizer is water-based and not oil-based.”

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15.

Be careful with DIY and all-natural treatments from TikTok and Pinterest, since they aren’t developed by doctors.

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16.

When struggling with your skin, it’s always best to just go to a dermatologist. You might have an entirely different problem than the one you think you’re dealing with.


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“Figure out what you’re actually dealing with by going to one. [I was] struggling…with adult acne for a while, and then realized I actually have rosacea. Once I started treating [it] appropriately, wow, what a difference.”

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17.

But if you do go to a dermatologist or try treatments, don’t go in with the expectation of looking like a celebrity.

J.Lo touching her face in a skincare commercial


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“Taylor Swift, JTT, Jennifer Lopez, etc. are wearing makeup in all of their professional photos. It’s called a natural look but requires a lot of decent number of products. Their skin is NOT perfect. No one has ‘perfect’ skin. Full stop.”

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18.

Stick to a regimen.


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“If you are going to use a moisturizer for oil control, stick to a regimen. Using a moisturizer periodically (or being lazy about it) can actually cause your skin to go into oil production overdrive. Sometimes it isn’t the moisturizer that caused you to break out, it is your lack of commitment.”

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“Be consistent. Wash your face properly before bed. Moisturize. Use an eye cream. Wear sunscreen. Get enough rest and water. My friends made fun of me in high school because I was the girl who’d bring her night cream to a sleepover. But now I’m 40 and pass for early twenties.”

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19.

And finally, keep it simple!


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“Keep it simple! You don’t need a skincare routine of 10 different products! A simple routine of a cleanser, a serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen (very important) is all you really need, and if you want, you can throw in the occasional exfoliant.”

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Got any other helpful tips for people? Let us know in the comments!

Note: Submissions have been edited for length/clarity.

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