Before the era of SPF 50, ceramides and skin barrier obsession, beauty shelves and tanning salons told a very different story when it came to skincare.  From baking under UV lamps to “cure” spots, to ripping pores clean with sticky strips, the skincare wisdom of the 70s, 80s and 90s was well-intentioned, but we now know that it was often doing far more harm than good.  Kimberley Medd, Clinical Manager of Face the Future, who has 25 years of experience in the beauty/cosmetic sector, told HELLO! which retro skincare routines dermatologists are begging us to leave in the past for good. © Getty Images Alcohol-heavy products can contribute to inflammation Alcohol-heavy toners and astringents Kimberley says: “In the 70s and 80s especially, there was a huge emphasis on ‘squeaky clean’ skin which meant alcohol-heavy toners and astringents were marketed as the solution for oil control and breakouts, but in reality, they often compromised the skin barrier. Many people mistook tightness for cleanliness when it was actually a sign of inflammation. High concentrations of alcohol strip …