Skincare Overload
Cutting Through the Noise and Keeping It Simple
Every month, a new skincare ingredient takes the spotlight—one day it’s niacinamide, then it’s glutathione, and before you know it, everyone is talking about retinol. Social media is flooded with skincare trends, tips, and “must-have” routines. One person says this is a miracle product, another warns you that will ruin your skin. With so much conflicting information, it’s no surprise that people feel overwhelmed and confused.
But here’s the truth—simple things are often made unnecessarily complex.
Why Skincare Feels Overwhelming
Every skin type is different, yet trends make it seem like one ingredient or one routine works for everyone. The truth is, blindly following skincare fads without understanding what suits your skin can do more harm than good. What works wonders for one person might cause irritation, breakouts, or long-term damage to another.
Instead of jumping on every new trend, it’s essential to go back to the basics:
The Fundamentals of Healthy Skin
Hydration – Are you drinking enough water? Dehydrated skin can look dull, tired, and prone to breakouts.
Sleep Hygiene – Are you getting enough rest? Poor sleep leads to increased cortisol levels, which can trigger acne and speed up aging.
Nutrition – Is your diet supporting your skin health? Processed foods and excessive sugar contribute to inflammation, which shows up on your skin.
Sun Protection – Are you using sunscreen daily? No skincare ingredient can undo the damage caused by unprotected sun exposure.
Listen to Your Skin—And Your Doctor
Skincare is personal. The best routine is the one that works for you, not the one trending online. If you’re confused about where to start, seek guidance from a dermatologist instead of experimenting with random products.
At Solskin, we believe that skincare should be simple, effective, and tailored to your unique needs. Let’s cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters—healthy skin that thrives from the inside out.
To help you truly understand your skin, we’ve curated a limited series — Skin Science.
Across 8 episodes, I sit down with leading experts and professionals to decode what your skin actually needs — beyond the trends and hype. It’s real, practical, and rooted in science.
Watch the series, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and follow our YouTube channel for more skin wisdom, straight from the experts.
Dr Shetty is frequently invited as a faculty at several dermatology and plastic surgery society meetings including the American Association of Dermatology, Australian Association of Dermatology, Thai Derm Society & IADVL among others. Dr Shetty is also an international trainer for facial injectables like Botox and fillers with industry leaders like Allergan, Merz and Galderma. She has trained doctors across the world. She has been an integral part of the advisory board of many skin and hair care MNCs globally namely, Unilever for Pond’s, Vaseline and Lakme, Procter & Gamble for Gillette, Marico for Parachute’s haircare range, & Bio-Oil.
Credit: Audio notes provided by Dr Rashmi Shetty
Dr Rashmi Shetty, a specialist dermatologist, is an international speaker, teacher, and author with over 18 year
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