Every year, a new wave of skincare trends floods social media, and every year, patients ask me the same question in the exam room: "Is this one actually worth it?" As a board-certified dermatologist, I spend a lot of time separating genuine advances in skin health from routines that sound impressive but don't hold up to scrutiny. Here’s my opinion on some of the top TikTok trends of the past year Here’s my opinion on some of the top TikTok trends of the past year. Slugging. S

Few questions come up more often in my practice than this one. Patients stand in the sunscreen aisle, overwhelmed by a wall of bottles promising broad-spectrum protection, and they want a straight answer: mineral or chemical? The truth is that both categories can protect your skin beautifully, but the right choice depends on your skin type, your lifestyle, and what you're actually trying to prevent. Let's walk through the real differences so you can choose with confidence. Ho