Overspending on skin care products? These tips can save you money

Local 4 asked dermatologist Dr. Steven Grekin to meet them at a Meijer in Southgate to help parents create a budget-friendly skincare routine for teens. The focus was on effective acne treatments without overspending. Dr. Grekin recommended benzoyl peroxide for active zits, specifically the budget-friendly Zapzyt Acne Gel at $4.99. For blackheads, he suggested Differin Gel (0.1% adapalene) at $27.99. He advised gentle cleansers, recommending Dove bar soap or Meijer’s deep clarifying facial cleanser at $4.49. Dr. Grekin also shared a DIY baking soda scrub hack to replace expensive exfoliating scrubs. The total cost for the core products was $56.24, emphasizing that effective skincare doesn’t always require expensive brands.