Dr. Shereene Idris

That's why I think it's important to have a basic understanding of what are ingredients,

What are we trying to achieve with them?

And then what are the different formats that exist that I can layer into my skincare once I have my foundation in place?

You know, if you were to buy a mask, what are you looking for?

Just like cooling, moisturizing?

Honestly, really just hydrating, moisturizing, because I'm looking for that instant kind of plumping glow, and then I'm done.

Got it.

I'm not looking for long-term gains with it.

Okay, what is the next product we should not waste money on?

All right, here goes.

Ready?

Uh-oh.

It's a little controversial, but like a loofah.

Okay?

Why should I not have a loofah?

Number one, what worries me a bit about loofahs is people use this on their face.

And I've seen this time and time again.

If it's not a loofah that looks like this, like a synthetic one, the traditional natural loofahs, people have used them on their faces.

And I've seen this in my practice.

It is a physical exfoliant that's getting rid of dead skin cells physically, right?