Are YOU accidentally ‘destroying your skin’? Dermatologist reveals how brushing your TEETH in the wrong way can spread bacteria across your face and cause serious breakouts
- Dr. Mehss has revealed you should brush your teeth before cleansing your face
- The Turkey-based dermatologist said brushing after can cause acne
- She shared photos the type of chin acne that may appear
A dermatologist has revealed that brushing your teeth after washing your face may be the cause of your chin and jawline acne.
Researcher and scientific influencer Dr. Mehss From Turkey frequently shares skincare tips on her TikTok account where she boasts over 741,000 followers.
Most recently, 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 behind your breakouts.
Captioning the viral clip, which amassed over 5.1 million views, POV: You don’t brush your teeth before washing your face,’ she showed photos of the type of acne that can appear.
Dermatologist Dr. Mehss has revealed that brushing your teeth after washing your face may be the cause of 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 behind your breakouts
In the caption, Dr. Mehss claimed 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 result in breakouts.
‘Dentists and dermatologists agree brushing your teeth should always come before washing your face,’ Dr. Mehss said.
She suggested that her followers brush their teeth before cleansing their skin to avoid chin acne.
And, she isn’t the first doctor to recommend the practice.
Last August, Dr. Lindsey also shared a video to TikTok about the order you brush your teeth and wash your face.
She said: ‘If you’re brushing your teeth after already washing your face, you’re destroying your skin.
‘Bacteria from your mouth in the dribbled out toothpaste can cause acne on your chin and leftover toothpaste with hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, baking soda, and fluoride sits on your skin all night, [leading to] terrible irritation and dryness.’
In the clip that garnered over 5.1 million views, she showed photos of the type of acne that can appear
Last August, Dr. Lindsey also shared a video to TikTok about the order you brush your teeth and wash your face
Dr. Richard Lipari, a cosmetic and general dentist in New York, spoke to Well + Good and shared that cleaning your pearly whites after your face ‘contaminates’ your skin.
He explained: ‘You want to avoid making the mistake of brushing your teeth and potentially having abrasive toothpaste ‘contaminate’ the skin you just spent so much time cleaning.’
Experts note that you should avoid brushing your teeth in the shower and immediately after breakfast too.
It will help to fight off bacteria and prevent skin irritation, which can cause breakouts.
Social media users flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts, with some of them criticizing the expert’s advice
Social media users flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts, with some of them criticizing the expert’s advice.
‘I always brush before and I still have that,’ commented one person.
‘That does actually happen to me,’ said another user.
Another person added: ‘Omg this explains so much, I always have a dry rash there, especially before bed, after I’ve brushed my teeth.’
‘I knew it! It also gives me that dry saliva aesthetic haha,’ wrote one person.
Another user said: ‘I do it the other way around and still get it. ‘
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