8 Skin-Care Trends That Should Stay in 2022, According to Experts

With TikTok trends and DIY hacks on the rise, people are getting carried away with their at-home skin-care practices, and not all of it is for the best. While certain trends are fun, beneficial and worth a try, like skin cycling, other trends can be more nefarious. We chatted with skin experts to get their take on some of the worst skin-care trends of 2022 that shouldn’t be brought into 2023.

At-Home Microneedling

Medical aesthetician and founder of Skincare by Amy Peterson medspa Amy Peterson says when used correctly at home, a cosmetic roller can be a good tool to help skin care penetrate deeper. However, she warns that you run the risk of causing damage and infection by using too much pressure, not using a quality device and not sanitizing properly. “Its sales pitch is that it stimulates collagen production by causing trauma to the skin,” says Joy, which can be beneficial for certain skin types when wielded by a professional. At-home microneedling can result in “contact dermatitis, skin blotchiness and the spreading of skin viruses such as small clear face warts,” warns Joy.

Additionally, Peterson says, “at-home microneedling devices cannot achieve the same results as professional devices. Professional devices use medical grade, single-use, sterile needles. The needle depth can also be adjusted depending on the treatment area in order to ensure that no unwanted damage occurs.”