I’m a dermatologist – the hidden Boots buy that stops ingrown hairs, razor bumps & stinky pits – everyone should own it
A DERMATOLOGIST has revealed the one product you need ot have in your bathroom cupboard.
Dr Adel, from the UK, took to social media to share her must-have product that combats a host of skincare issues.
In the clip Dr Adel was asked what product she wished more people knew about.
While wandering the aisles in Boots the dermatologist pointed out the must-have potion.
She recommended Hibiscrub, which can be found in Boots for just £7 and revealed it’s a game-changer for personal hygiene.
Dr Adel said: “This, guys, this is basically a chlorhexidine wash. It’s an antibacterial wash.
“It is gonna reduce the amount of bacteria on your skin.
“So if you are someone that gets ingrown hairs, you get razor bumps, you get folliculitis, this is gonna be your best friend.”
The dermatologist went on to explain that it should be used two to three times a week in the shower, and can even help with acne.
She added it was so good at cleaning that it’s what surgeons use before surgeries.
“It basically looks like it came out of the hospital because this is literally what they use in the hospital to wash you with before you have a procedure,” Dr Adel explained.
“As a derm this £7 product needs to be in EVERYONE’S skincare cupboard,” the skincare expert captioned the clip.
The video has since gone viral over on her TikTok account @aamnaadel with over 1.2 million views and 128k likes.
People were quick to thank her in the comments while others shared it also helped stop their armpits from getting smelly in the summer.
One person wrote: “I can’t use deodorants with aluminium salts and this has saved me! Twice a week and you will not smell. I’ve tried so many products but this one works.”
Another commented: “Weirdly enough I use this to help get rid of my under arm odour and it works!”
Biggest beauty mistakes
Fabulous' Beauty Editor Tara Ledden has shared the do's and don'ts when it comes to beauty.
“No matter how much time and money you spend on your beauty routine, if you’re not getting the basics right, the rest is wasted.
“There aren’t many non-negotiables, but these are the biggest beauty mistakes sabotaging your regime.”
- Not wearing SPF: Sun-damage is the main cause of premature skin ageing, so if you want to keep your skin looking plump and glowing, sun cream is vital.
- Using expired products: Best case, they’re ineffective and don’t deliver the results they promise, worst case they cause irritation and infection. The shelf life of beauty products differ – for example, mascara is usually good for 3-6 months while lipstick can last for 9-18 months. Check the ‘POA’ symbol on the packaging (it looks like a jar and will have a number inside for how many months it’s safe once opened. If you can’t remember when you opened your product, throw it away and start again, marking the month and year with a permanent marker on the packaging.
- Not knowing your undertones: If you’re using make-up with the wrong undertones, it’ll never look natural no matter how much you blend it! An easy trick to work out whether you have cool, warm or neutral undertones is to check the veins on your wrist – if they look blue, you have cool undertones, if they’re green, you have warm and if they’re a mix you have neutral.
- Skipping heat protector: It might feel unnecessary, but much like sun damage on the skin, excess heat is the most common cause of hair damage. So, if you want shiny, healthy hair, or you’re trying to grow it longer, using a heat protection product is key.
- Not washing your face before bed: it’s as simple as this, if you’re not washing your face before you go to sleep, everything that’s been on your skin during the day is sitting there for even longer, clogging your pores and drying out the surface. Any skincare applied on top isn’t going to be effective with a layer of dirt underneath, and you’re probably going to end up with dirty pillows too – yuck!
“My cousin who was training as a Doctor recommended Hibiscrub for my acne back in 2011, worked wonders! Can’t believe how expensive it is now,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Oohhh need to buy.”
“Thanks queen,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “My son has been using this and has reduced abscess breakouts finally!”
“So useful for abscesses,” replied Dr Adel.
She also noted that the wash should only be used two to three times a week as it can dry out the skin.
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