A UK doctor has warned against brushing your teeth after doing your skincare. Dr Ree Adel has an interest in skin , hair and beauty , and she posts educational videos on social media relating to these topics, along with her twin sister Dr Aamna Adel, a consultant dermatologist. The twins have a YouTube channel to deliver dermatology, skincare and haircare information using an evidence based approach.
Taking to Instagram , Dr Ree explained how your toothpaste might be causing negative effects on your skin. She advises to brush your teeth before putting any skincare products on your face. Speaking in her Instagram reel, she said: “Okay, not to sound dramatic but if you are brushing your teeth after doing your skincare then you are literally ruining your face.
Let me explain: Toothpaste is actually packed with fluorides which are great for your teeth but not for your skin so if you are someone who is struggling with weird little breakouts and red flaky patches around your mouth you might well have perioral dermatitis and guess what? “The culprit could be that tiny bit of toothpaste residue that’s just chilling on your face after you brush.” Perioral dermatitis is a common type of inflammatory skin rash consisting of a red rash that circles your mouth. A post shared by Dr Ree Adel (@dr.
ree.adel) It can cause your skin to be scaly, dry and flake with swollen inflamed bumps called papules, according to Cleveland Clinic . Some people with perioral dermatitis report itches or.
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