Bad, Better, Best: dermatologist edition 🧴 Save this for your next pharmacy run 👇 1️⃣ Stretch marks ❌ Bad: Palmer’s Cocoa Butter. It feels great, but there’s no good evidence it fades or prevents stretch marks. 🟡 Better: Gold Bond Retinol Moisturiser. Retinol supports collagen, so it’s a gentle starting point. ✅ Best: Tretinoin. It’s the most studied topical and works best on new, red/pink marks. Avoid it if you’re pregnant or trying to conceive. 2️⃣ Scars ❌ Bad: Palmer’s Vitamin E Scar Serum. Vitamin E hasn’t been shown to improve scars and can irritate skin. 🟡 Better: Differin Gel (0.1% adapalene). It speeds cell turnover to help with texture and leftover acne marks. ✅ Best: Scar Away Silicone Scar Gel. Silicone is the gold standard for flattening and softening scars. 3️⃣ Oily hair ❌ Bad: Batiste Dry Shampoo. It just masks the oil and can build up on your scalp. 🟡 Better: Garnier Micellar Water. Swiped on the scalp, it lifts oil gently without stripping. ✅ Best: Neutrogena T/Sal. Salicylic acid cuts through oil and buildup at the source. 4️⃣ Dark elbows ❌ Bad: Loofah. Scrubbing harder causes friction, which can make the darkness worse. 🟡 Better: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid. It chemically exfoliates to brighten dull, rough skin. ✅ Best: Eucerin UreaRepair 30% Spot Treatment. High-strength urea softens thick skin so it looks smoother and more even. Which one surprised you most? 👀 #skincare #dermatology #skincaretips #dermatologist #skin - @doctorhumza