The One Serum You Should Never Use If Your Skin Keeps Drying Out, According To A Dermatologist

Alcohol

Dr. Charlotte Birnbaum of Spring Street Dermatology in New York City explains that skincare products with alcohol should definitely be avoided: "Alcohol or ethanol are often found in toners and other skin care products. While they can degrease the skin, they can be very irritating and drying, stripping your skin of its protective barrier."

Plus, alcohol has few benefits. She continues, "It does little to improve skin and the dryness it causes prevents tolerability of more proven anti-aging and anti-acne ingredients like retinols."

Check your ingredients for any alcohol products--and then avoid them.

Birnbaum continues, "Avoid products with ethanol, denatured alcohol, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, SD alcohol, or benzyl alcohol. Instead, stick to a glass of red wine for its anti-aging benefits!"

Avoiding artificial fragrances is also a good tip for keeping your skin healthy and moisturized.