India, March 5 -- How many steps does your skincare routine actually have? For many people, the nightly ritual has turned into an elaborate routine of layering multiple serums, toners, acids and creams in the hope of waking up to glowing, glass-like skin. Yet despite the effort - and often the expense - breakouts and irritation still seem to persist. If this sounds familiar, it might be worth reconsidering whether more skincare is really better for your skin.

Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, is drawing attention to the impact of excessive skincare on overall skin health. In an Instagram video shared on March 4, the surgeon explains why overloading your skin with multiple expensive products may not be...