Allure iconAllureOct 2, 2026

12 Bad Skin Habits Your Dermatologist Wishes You’d Break

Put down the washcloth, find a new home for your sunscreen, and please—go skin-care shopping less often.

12 Bad Skin Habits Your Dermatologist Wishes You’d Break

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