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PHOENIX \u2014 Scripps News reporter Jane Caffrey put AI to the test with a simple question: “Can you help me build a skincare routine?”<\/p>\n

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With three priorities \u2014 anti-aging and sun protection, vegan products, and a budget-friendly price point \u2014 an AI agent scoured the web and returned six products for a day and a night routine, all for under $80.<\/p>\n

But would a dermatologist approve?<\/p>\n

Dr. Toni Stockton of Stockton Dermatology in Phoenix reviewed the AI-generated routine and said the results were better than expected.<\/p>\n

“Overall, I was pleasantly surprised that I didn’t see anything that was wild in the searches that I did,” Dr. Stockton said.<\/p>\n

Dr. Stockton said AI can be a good starting point for building a skincare routine, as long as users are specific about their skin type, goals, and budget. She said most of the products the AI selected were solid options.<\/p>\n

“The cleanser, I think, is a good choice. It’s got hyaluronic acid, it’s got ceramides, it’s a fairly cost-effective product,” Stockton said.<\/p>\n

However, Stockton said the AI left out something important: guidance on how to safely use some of the stronger products, like exfoliants and retinols.<\/p>\n

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“You usually want to make sure that you have a milder strength when you have sensitive skin, which you have, and then you can build up to stronger strengths as you go on,” Stockton said.<\/p>\n

While AI may help people find affordable options \u2014 or even lower-cost alternatives to popular brands \u2014 people with sensitive skin, eczema, acne, or other conditions should still consult a professional.<\/p>\n

“My advice would be, run it, see what’s in there, look where the AI is pulling their sources,” Stockton said. “Make sure you’re using an AI that is a good source that’s pulling it from good sources to be as specific as you can.”<\/p>\n

Bringing a product list to a dermatologist is also an option, so they can help confirm whether those products are a good fit for a patient’s specific skin needs.<\/p>\n

This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.<\/i><\/p>\n

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