For many of us, skincare begins and ends with what we apply to our face.
Cleansers, serums and moisturisers dominate the conversation when it comes to looking after our skin, while one of the most frequently used objects in our daily lives is almost entirely overlooked: your phone.
Handled constantly, rarely cleaned and pressed directly against the skin, it has slowly become one of the most common – and underestimated – contributors to irritation and even infection.
The rise of “phone acne”
“Phone acne” might not be a formal medical diagnosis, but dermatologists say the pattern they see in their patients is familiar.
Dr Munir Somji, chief medical officer and founder of DrMediSpa, explains that phones “come into contact with our hands, bags, make-up and countless surfaces throughout the day”, meaning they…