Skincare Hoax – Dermatologist Reveals 8 Cost-Conscious Holiday Shopping Tips for Skincare Gifts

New York, November 18, 2022 — Looking for the perfect skincare gift for the holidays? Thirty-one percent of consumers will be purchasing beauty products this season (NPD Group and CivicScience). In her new, bestselling book, Dr. Fayne Frey (pronounced “FANE FRY”) empowers readers with the best, “must-have” skincare holiday gift list based on her medical expertise as a 30-year, board-certified dermatologist.

Dr. Frey’s new book, The Skincare Hoax: How You’re Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream (Skyhorse Publishing; ISBN-13: ‎9781510771550; Original Trade Hardcover), shares eight holiday gift guide skincare shopping tips:

– Packaging may impact your purchase but may hurt your pocketbook.

– Day and night moisturizers are formulated with the same ingredients.

– “Anti-aging” is a brilliant marketing term.

– There are no guidelines that exist for “dermatology-tested” products.

– Drugstore brands are as effective as boutique products.

– Petroleum jelly is not dangerous.

– “Natural” may not be as natural as you think.

– “Cruelty-free” may be a myth.

– Sunscreen is a must at all times (even during the holiday season).

About the Author

Fayne L. Frey, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition to having her expertise featured in publications, including Reader’s Digest,  Runner’s World and 50PlusToday, she has been a featured guest on NBC, CBS, Z100 Radio and many other outlets.

Through her website, FryFace.com, she promotes dermatology education to help consumers choose safe, effective and affordable products. She currently lives in the New York Tri-State area with her husband and has four grown children.

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