Forget SkinTok: the real science of skincare and why it matters for your health

Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Although social-media influencers often show elaborate skincare routines, dermatologists recommend simple steps for most people. Credit: Getty Over the past five years, dermatologist Rajani Katta has noticed a change in the people who come into her office. Their skincare routines have been getting more complicated — some stretching to 12 steps — and often involve products that they found through social media, many of which don’t have a lot of scientific backing. The science influencers going viral on TikTok to fight misinformation