Why I QUIT Skincare Videos (Dermatologist)
Dr. Usama Syed・2 minutes read
The skincare industry lacks evidence of efficacy, with brands competing more on marketing than effectiveness. An infographic highlights the limited scientific backing of skincare ingredients, making it challenging to identify effective products.
Insights
- The skincare industry heavily relies on marketing rather than scientific evidence to promote product efficacy, leading to a lack of transparency and credibility in the effectiveness of many skincare products.
- Despite the abundance of skincare content online, the scarcity of scientifically proven ingredients and the challenge of identifying effective over-the-counter products highlight the need for more reliable and evidence-based information to guide skincare choices.
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Recent questions
How reliable is the skincare industry?
Lacks convincing evidence of product efficacy
What influences skincare recommendations?
Reputation, personal familiarity, positive feedback loops
How challenging is it to identify effective skincare products?
Formulation variability makes it challenging
What is the focus of dermatologist Osama's channel?
Transitioning focus to a more meaningful life
How scarce are scientifically proven skincare ingredients?
Scarce despite social media hype
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