Stocking your beauty cabinet with skin-care products that dermatologists approve of is an A-plus way to craft a skin-care routine. But you could also incorporate some dermatologist skin-care tips and practices into your regimen—all of which cost zero dollars—for a healthier complexion without having to add anything to cart.
While pricey serums and facial treatments can work wonders on your skin, some of the best beauty practices don’t involve a product or a price tag at all. When we posed the question to dermatologists of what their top free beauty tips are, they delivered. From getting an instant glow via your sink to going on a makeup break, keep scrolling for the very best zero-dollar dermatologist skin-care tips to add into your regimen stat.
8 $0 dermatologist skin-care tips
1. Splash ice-cold water on your face
One of the quickest ways to boost your complexion? Use really, really cold water on your skin. “I always recommend washing your face with cold, even icy, water, which helps to reduce puffiness and inflammation,” says Howard Sobel, MD, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and founder of Sobel Skin Rx. The quick rush of cold also boosts circulation, which gives you an instant evened-out skin tone.