Dermatologist Reveals That This Brushing Habit Makes You Break Out
Do YOU accidentally destroy your skin? Dermatologist reveals how brushing your TEETH the wrong way can spread bacteria all over your face and cause serious breakouts
- Dr. Mehss has revealed that you should brush your teeth before cleaning your face
- The Turkey-based dermatologist said post-brushing can cause acne
- She shared photos of the type of chin acne that can occur
A dermatologist has revealed that brushing your teeth after washing your face could be the cause of your chin and jawline acne.
Researcher and scientific influencer Dr. Mehss From Turkey regularly shares skincare tips on her TikTok account, where she has more than 741,000 followers.
She recently took to the video sharing platform to share that the order in which you brush your teeth and wash your face may be the reason for your pimples.
Captioning the viral clip, which has been viewed more than 5.1 million times, POV: “You don’t brush your teeth before you wash your face,” she showed photos of the kind of acne that can appear.
Dermatologist dr. Mehss has revealed that brushing your teeth after washing your face may be to blame for your chin and jawline acne
She took to the video-sharing platform to share that the order in which you brush your teeth and wash your face may be the reason for your pimples
In the caption, Dr. Mehss that by brushing your teeth after washing your face, you are doing your skin a ‘disservice’.
She explained that the bacteria from the mouth and teeth can cause “your skin to dry out or become irritated,” which can lead to breakouts.
“Dentists and dermatologists agree that brushing your teeth should always come before you wash your face,” said Dr. Mehss.
She suggested that her followers brush their teeth before cleansing their skin to prevent chin acne.
And she’s not the first doctor to recommend the practice.
last august, Dr. Lindsey also shared a video on TikTok about the order in which to brush your teeth and wash your face.
She said, “If you brush your teeth after you’ve already washed your face, you’re destroying your skin.
“Bacteria from your mouth in the dripped toothpaste can cause acne on your chin, and leftover toothpaste containing hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, baking soda and fluoride will stay on your skin all night, [leading to] terrible irritation and dryness.’
In the clip, which has been viewed more than 5.1 million times, she showed pictures of the kind of acne that can occur
Last August, Dr. Lindsey also posted a video on TikTok about the order in which to brush your teeth and wash your face
Dr. Richard Lipari, a cosmetic and general dentist in New York, spoke Well + Good and shared that cleaning your teeth after your face “contaminates” your skin.
He explained, “You want to avoid making the mistake of brushing your teeth and potentially letting abrasive toothpaste ‘contaminate’ the skin you’ve cleaned just as many times.”
Experts note that you should not brush your teeth in the shower, and also immediately after breakfast.
It helps fight bacteria and prevent skin irritation, which can cause breakouts.
Social media users flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts, with some criticizing the expert’s advice
Social media users flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts, with some criticizing the expert’s advice.
“I always brush beforehand and I still do,” one person commented.
“That really happens to me too,” said another user.
Another person added, “Omg this explains so much, I always have a dry rash there, especially before bed, after brushing my teeth.”
‘I knew it! It also gives me that dry saliva aesthetic haha,” one wrote.
Another user said, “I do it the other way around and still get it. ‘