Derm Topics

Patient Buzz Series: Skin Fasting

Skin fasting — the latest trend in caring for the skin – offers a “less is more” approach. The point is to periodically rest the skin from non-essential products as a way of rebalancing the skin’s pH. Skin fasting is also a way to determine which skincare products people actually need. After the rest period, those who are following the skin fasting approach slowly add products back in, and they may find that they don’t need all the products they previously used.

Which patients would be the best candidates for skin fasting? How should you counsel your patients about other skincare trends, including those popularized on TikTok? Find out what your colleagues advise by reading the latest dermatology news in the consumer press:

Did you enjoy this Patient Buzz Listing? You can find more here.