Anti-aging facial yoga poses probably aren't the anti-aging miracle worker you thought they were, according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Anna Guanche, MD: She explains that these same stretches can actually lead to more wrinkles.

"We have learned that neuromodulators (Botox) work by keeping you from contracting muscles of facial expression and wrinkling up the overlying skin," explains Guanche. "The last thing you would want to do is intentionally contract the muscles of the face and neck, and therefore, accelerate wrinkle formation."

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Guanche says that some studies have shown that bee stings are capable of reducing inflammation in the body. However, it can also cause a severe reaction in some patients, she adds, making it an extreme beauty trend to ditch in 2020.

"We all know that many people are allergic to bee stings," she said. "With this in mind, I would avoid this facial until we can be sure that the risks (anaphylactic reactions to bee stings are deadly) don't outweigh the benefits."

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Guanche also notes that anti-aging cleansers tend to be more hype than substance — after all, cleanser isn't typically on long enough to deeply penetrate the skin.

"Anti-aging cleansers don't stay on the skin long enough to be effective," explains Guanch. "Since cleansers stay on your face for just a few seconds and are then rinsed off, it is what's applied afterward and left on the skin that matters most."

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A 2017 study published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology revealed that micro-needling can be beneficial in helping the skin absorb topical treatments (and agents) such as vitamin C and vitamin A. However, Guanche warns that micro-needling kits should never be tried at home, despite their ready-to-purchase availability online.

"At-home micro needling kits are the most concerning to me, as questions surrounding cleanliness and safety definitely arise," she says. "Additionally, any needling device sold over the counter is likely to be very shallow — so shallow that it is ineffective."

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Although a 2015 study published in the Indian Dermatology Online Journal suggested that blue light can be helpful in treating mild-to-moderate cases of acne, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rhonda Klein, MD, MPH, FAAD, explains that not at-home blue light therapy devices are very different from the one inside your dermatologist's office.

She points out that Neutrogena had to recall their at-home light mask due to customer complaints of vision changes. This makes it important to choose a safe at-home device that won't cause any damage to your eyes.

"A safer alternative is the hand-held LightStim device, which covers a small area of skin at a time and reduces the risk of eye injury," says Klein. "However, your best bet for safety and effectiveness is in-office strength LightStim therapy treatment, which is overseen by a board-certified dermatologist."

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