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Do you really need a skin serum?

Do you recall the days when our skincare routine consisted solely of soap and water? Whatever number of candles on your last birthday cake, skincare used to be that simple, especially for guys. Gentle cleansers and moisturizers, on the other hand, have made it possible to get deeper cleans while simultaneously achieving softer, smoother, and more moisturized skin.

While postponing symptoms of aging, certain components in these treatments also helped target or lower the risk for common skin problems like acne. Skincare has evolved these days, sometimes to luxurious-looking but fairly complex 12-step treatments. These regimens and even more scaled-back ones are commonly based on face serums. But do you need serums in your regimen? What are they? We ask dermatologist Dr. Amy Huang, a board-certified dermatologist with Medical Offices of Manhattan. Read the article.

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