The Internet’s favorite doctor shares his skin care secrets.
Doctor Mike may like his nighttime routine simple and sweet, but rest assured, it’s backed with ample medical wisdom.
The Internet-famous physician, real name Mike Varshavski, is well versed in the significant ways skin care is tied to other underlying health conditions, allowing him to take the right precautions and seek the best treatments for his skin. “Being a family medicine doctor, we actually have training in dermatology, because a lot of what we do is screening and catching problems early, so you understand skin cancer and skin protection,” he shares on the latest episode of Go to Bed with Me. “That’s why we’re so vigilant about putting SPF on.”
He adds that his medical training has also allowed him to be extra particular about choosing formulas and ingredients that make the most scientific sense, helping him not only to curate the most reliable and effective products for himself, but also to spot any marketing gimmicks. “I will say there’s a lot of lies on the market nowadays, so I try to use really simple products in order to make it less complicated,” he discloses.
Luckily, skin care can feasibly remain uncomplicated with the right understanding and skin-type awareness, according to Doctor Mike—he shares some of his tips with us here. Shop his products below and read on for highlights on the walkthrough of his routine and his specific medical insights.
Shop Doctor Mike’s Routine
Stainless Steel Lithium Ion Hair Trimmer
Wahl
kohls.com
$80.00
Braun Electric Razor for Men
Braun
amazon.com
$110.00
Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel
Good Molecules
beautylish.com
$12.00
Hydration Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture
Murad
amazon.com
$75.00
Hydration Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture for Eyes
Murad
amazon.com
$70.00
Glide Pro-Health Deep Clean Dental Floss, Cool Mint
Oral-B
amazon.com
$15.00
Whitening Toothpaste
Parodontax
amazon.com
$15.00
Dry Mouth Spray
Lubricity
lubricityinnovations.com
$7.00
DiamondClean Classic Electric Toothbrush
Philips Sonicare
bedbathandbeyond.com
$170.00
Deodorant
Old Spice
amazon.com
$15.00
For face care, Doctor Mike begins with a thorough beard trim using Wahl’s Stainless Steel Lithium Ion Hair Trimmer, then tops off the shave with Braun’s Electric Shaver to clean out the deeper, more stubborn hairs underneath his chin. He adds that though he enjoys a clean-shaven face, he prefers to shave at night so that some stubble can still grow in by morning. Next, he goes in with the Rosewater Cleansing Gel by Good Molecules for a thorough deep clean. “Exfoliators can actually do damage if you use them too often,” he adds, recommending against daily exfoliation.
As for oral care, Doctor Mike opts for the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush due to its 20-second timer setting, which allows him to brush thoroughly in each area for equal amounts of time. He additionally uses a special Parodontax toothpaste for his bleeding gums, which he attributes largely to stress. “A lot of people don’t make the connection that your overall health, your overall well-being can actually show itself on your gums,” he says. He reminds us that health is intertwined and that symptoms in one area could easily be a reflection of deficiencies in another.
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