@drbullockderm: Are we showering… or making a vinaigrette? 😭 Your skin does NOT need to be disinfected every time you shower. 🦠 Your skin has its own microbiome, and many of those microorganisms are supposed to be there. They help support and protect healthy skin. Hydrogen peroxide has legitimate uses as an antiseptic—but routinely putting it all over healthy skin can cause irritation and damage healthy cells. 🍎 And apple cider vinegar? It actually has some legitimate uses in dermatology when properly diluted and used for a specific reason. But pouring it all over your skin every day can cause significant irritation and has even been associated with chemical burns. So what should you use instead? 🧼 **Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar** is one of my go-to simple options for gentle cleansing. 💧 For dry or sensitive skin, I also like **La Roche-Posay Lipikar Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash**. You don’t need to sterilize your skin. You need to clean it without destroying your skin barrier. The Dove can stay. The La Roche-Posay can stay. The salad dressing can go. 😂
