Summary
A dermatologist ranked skincare ingredients on TikTok, highlighting the effectiveness of established products like retinoids, vitamin C, and sunscreen, while placing trendy ingredients like PDRN lower due to limited evidence. This has stirred discussions on social media about the importance of evidence-based skincare products over popular trends.
Key Facts
- A dermatologist's video ranks skincare ingredients on TikTok, focusing on which are most effective.
- Retinoids, vitamin C, and sunscreen are placed in the top category for effectiveness.
- Retinoids boost collagen, improve skin thickness, and smooth the outer skin.
- Vitamin C brightens skin, evens tone, and reduces dark spots, while protecting against damage.
- Sunscreen is essential for slowing skin aging and protecting against ultraviolet damage.
- Some newer skincare ingredients, like PDRN, lack strong evidence for effectiveness.
- Social media discussions highlight the divide between evidence-based and trendy products.
