The caveman method, a skincare trend gaining popularity, suggests stopping all facial cleansing to restore the skin's natural oils and microbiome. Advocates believe it can reset skin health, but experts warn it may lead to skin issues like seborrheic dermatitis due to overgrowth of harmful bacteria. Dermatologist Dr. Nicole Golbari points out the unique nature of each personâs skin microbiome and stresses that ceasing cleansing might result in imbalances that could harm skin health. While some users report improvement, others face challenges like flakiness and breakouts.
The caveman method advocates for no washing or scrubbing of the face, which may lead to a restoration of skin's natural oils, but comes with risks.
Dr. Golbari emphasizes that the skin microbiome is unique for everyone, and neglecting cleansing can cause an overgrowth of problematic microbes leading to skin issues.
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