My rule of thumb for skincare ingredients:⁠ ⁠ The closer an ingredient is to the fundamentals — barrier support, proven actives, sun protection, microbiome support — the more confident I am recommending it.⁠ ⁠ The further it drifts into "cellular energy optimization"? The more skeptical I get. Until the science catches up.⁠ ⁠ Simple framework. Saves you a lot of money.⁠ ⁠ #dermatologist #skincare #skincareingredients #sciencebased #dermatology #antiaging