A humidifier is a GAME CHANGER. I can’t recommend it enough, let it rain on your face at night! I have mine running constantly, I’m so dehydrated and battle it constantly. Really moisturize thickly a few nights a week too.
The best hydration is fruit. All fruits are good, but include watery fruits, watermelon, pineapple, oranges, etc. The hydration from fruit is superior to water. We are meant to eat our water. It is structured water, combined with the fiber, and countless phytonutrients. Your body is meant to run on fruit. Next best would be lemon water and plain water. People will be hydrated, then go on to eat high protein, high fat meals that lack water, then have to guzzle down bottles of water to rehydrate again. Eat like we were meant to, cut out the fat and high protein. I always had severe dry, and dehydrated skin. This is what will fix it permanently.
I absolutely agree that less is more when you are having skin issues. My skin goes crazy if I try to get too many different things into my routine. I’m oily but I don’t really use cleanser for oily skin most of the time. I have 3 cleansers because sometimes it needs a gentle cleanser for dry skin and sometimes I feel like I need a bit better cleanse so I use Effaclar or Panoxyl.
I haven’t use any creams for two days cause I’m tired of my skin. Woke up with the deepest wrinkle beside my mouth and under my eye (only one side) wish I just could get smooth dehydrated skin agai.
“You look tired”. Oh gawd I’ve heard countless times at every age. What an insult. I spent a lot of time in front of a mirror to see it in myself. figured it out - the shape of my eyes & eyelashes turned down a bit. My Point is, don’t insult folks. If you think they could benefit from a skin care and you have the right relationship, give them a skincare gift. Leave it to the professionals like dr Sam!!!
0:55 go on a skincare fast 2:02 look at air quality and use a humidifier 3:12 using hydrating ingredients with occlusives 3:58 adjust your skincare with seasons 4:58 keep it going
THANK YOU FOR NOT SAYING HYALURONIC ACID😡 I am so angry. I tried to incorporate ha into my routine and it absolutely sucked all the minimal moisture out of my skin. I wake up with tight, painful, rough af skin which is so frustrating!! It may work for some people but the negative side effects are enough to warrant a disclaimer especially when it's marketed towards people with dry skin issues. This is my rant. Stay away from hyaluronic acid if you struggle with dry skin/you live in a dry area/it's winter!! Your face will be irritated and dryer than the sahara💀
@@xlora_ apparently this is a commonly spread misconception on how HA works and could actually be the cause of dehydration and irritation when using it. I used it on damp/wet skin.
This is me I am constantly trying different products in the quest to look my best. Thank you for this I am now about to declutter and face the alarming reality of my poor choices. I have now invested in your products and am hoping the delivery isn't too long as I live in Queensland Australia. Thank you for your advice and expertise
Very helpful! When the weather changes I usually have a little bumpy patch, but this year it has been worse than previously. I started using azelaic acid twice a day in the summer, but will try stepping it back for the colder months.
Very helpful video, especially for the colder months coming up. I must say the colour of your blouse really complements your eyes! You look amazing, keep it up!
We came home from a few days on the coast where there's lots of moisture in the air to our home 1 1/2 hours inland and my skin dried out within an hour of arriving home.
I use foundation, mascara every day.. Also before make up I put on moisturizer and sunscreen. I use one that just came out Avene 50, intense protect. How do not double cleanse when you have all this layers at the end of the day?. I have to use foundation because of my hyperpigmentation. Thank you.
My skin is soooo sensitive I can’t use anything on it so I’m stuck with dehydrated skin and wrinkles but when I did use stuff like Cetaphil and cetaphil moisurizer that didn’t fix my dehydrated skin
I’m having the same issue. I used cetaphil and cerave and have been for a year or so and my skin looks awful and dehydrated. I’m wondering if it’s the HA since I live in a cold winter climate half the year
Hi Dr. Sam! Love your videos and I don't miss any of them.🤗 I have a question about Differin and Fractional CO2 Laser. I am planning to get that treatment. How long should I stop Differin before that?
From watching her IG lives, she is against using oils directly on your face especially if you have oily skin, so best to use them in well formulated products
Omg this is me! I am such a magpie. I have a lot of trial sized serums and moisturisers, which I keep trying, and alternating! I am currently going through menopause which has exacerbated my dehydrated skin too! I feel like such a 🪿 goose!
I've really wanted to use some form of vitamin A in my routine but I just can't find one I like that's effective AND affordable. The majority of the over the counter stuff just isn't effective on my very oily but easily sensitised skin. And then Differin did nothing for my congestion whatsoever. Epiduo worked better for my skin texture and blemish control but after prolonged use, benzoyl peroxide compromises my skin barrier. The other NHS prescribed forms of vitamin A all have an antibiotic, which my skin hates. It seems like my only options are to either go private and pay for a fortune for just prescription strength retin a/ tretinoin without antibiotic, pay a fortune for medik8 crystal retinal in the highest strength, or discontinue use of any vitamin A altogether. A real shame as I know it promotes collagen production and at 27 years old I really wanted to incorporate it into my routine
Have you tried salicylic acid? It comes in many vehicles wash, moisturiser, serum or toner. How long were you trying out on differin? How long were you using epiduo? You sound very switched on :) also vitamin c has been shown to generate collagen 👏 soo all is not lost ✌️ 😃
Also, the nhs can give you tretinoin cream, if they deem you suitable via a dermatologist referral... The antibiotic is an oral medication so therefore it's upto you whether you take it or not... They're prescribed together because it's been shown they're more effective when taken/used together :)
@@DrasticEvasion the tretinoin cream that is available on the NHS also contains a topical antibiotic! Which can lead to antibiotic resistance and then ends up making the treatment ineffective, in my case anyway. I have tried salicylic acid and I swear by it. But really wanted a topical vitamin a as I feel I should be looking into preventing ageing at this point. But as I’m not willing to pay for a private derm for a better tretinoin than the nhs offers, or pay for the medik8 product, it looks like I will be trying vitamin c instead. I already have my eye on a few I’d like to try! X
A little heads up might be to give your retinols more time to work. I was told the effects of Differin would kick in about a few months. By around half a year I truly saw visible differences which the retinol upheld! I would suggest trying again but being more conscious that a few weeks on retinols will genuinely not do anything for you but it is a game of longevity really.
how to brighten uneven skin and to glow . My is combination but nose n forehead is oily . Mean to say some part is dry n oily . When I go facial they told me my skin is very dehydrated . So what can I do to maintain healthy look . Even I HV some pigment around my face haaaa so sad ... What is the best sunblock to use my type of skin ... Sorry it's a long msg . TQ love from Singapore . Singapore weather is always hot .
My skin has a very strange condition which I am unable to find a clue to. It looks very healthy and has even a light natural glow, but it FEELS very tight and dry and even a bit burning deep inside on my forehead, what is very unpleasant. I think my skin type is normal with a slight tendency to oiliness in t zone. I'm 41, have no acne, not too many wrinkles, even skin tone, no marks or scars. I guess that my forehead skin is dehydrated, but I am not even sure anymore. I have an impression that the moisture does not pass through my skin somehow, because it does not look like dry skin and can be even a bit oily on my forehead, but at the same time it feels tight deep inside. I live in Italy, so the climate is warm and humid almost all year round, however I also use a humidifier. I do not use any foundations or heavy make-up. Never tried any retinol or exfoliating acids in strong concentrations. Just PHA toner (recently finished, so no product hopping really) and Dr. Sam's Neutralising gel every second or third night. Tried to simplify my routine to a cleanser, a moisturizer and a sunscreen, which I use every day with no exception. The problem has lasted for 8-9 months for now. Please someone help me to understand what my problem is and how it can be solved? Thank you
Sounds more like damaged skin barrier from something you are using acids? Retinoids? Too much chemical exfoliating? Use a gentle cleaner and a soothing hydrating toner or essence and a good moisturizer and always use sunscreen!! 😊
@@connieguignaud2201my skin condition has improved, but I cannot say that I managed to fix it unfortunately. It got better when I started to cleanse it with a gel in the morning. Before that I only rinsed my face with tap water in my morning routine. Dr. Sam's serums and sunscreens were useful too to improve my skin, but it still feels tight and dry even if it looks quite fresh and hydrated. I feel like it is very dry and/or dehydrated in some deeper invisible layers. I do not really know how to better describe that sensation
@@joanshealy1662maybe it is. I use Dr. Sam's Nightly Pro serum, but very carefully and very rarely applying it directly to my skin. Normally I buffer it with a good thick moisturizer for dry skin. Something like Avène Hydrance rich. I use Ordinary's lactic acid once or twice a week too. But I did not use any actives at the moment I wrote my first comment and actually I do not feel like my skin condition worsened with actives. It has definitely improved. I am really satisfied with how my skin looks. I do not like how it feels at all because it feels very dehydrated and tight inside. I take Omega 3 and vitamin D by the way. But they make no changes either I am afraid
Try introducing only 1 new product at a time. It may also be helpful to identify the ingredients your skin reacts to. This way you can be more confident when trying new products ❤
@@DrSamBunting im currently testing out the laneige cream skin refiner. going to use it as both a toner and moisturiser and thats it for my skin care 🤣🤣 just 1 step
Who else is guilty of product-hopping? 😬
Oh yes… 😂🤭
Right over here 🙋🏼♀️
Me!
Meeee
Yep!!
A humidifier is a GAME CHANGER. I can’t recommend it enough, let it rain on your face at night! I have mine running constantly, I’m so dehydrated and battle it constantly. Really moisturize thickly a few nights a week too.
The best hydration is fruit. All fruits are good, but include watery fruits, watermelon, pineapple, oranges, etc. The hydration from fruit is superior to water. We are meant to eat our water. It is structured water, combined with the fiber, and countless phytonutrients. Your body is meant to run on fruit. Next best would be lemon water and plain water. People will be hydrated, then go on to eat high protein, high fat meals that lack water, then have to guzzle down bottles of water to rehydrate again. Eat like we were meant to, cut out the fat and high protein. I always had severe dry, and dehydrated skin. This is what will fix it permanently.
I absolutely agree that less is more when you are having skin issues. My skin goes crazy if I try to get too many different things into my routine. I’m oily but I don’t really use cleanser for oily skin most of the time. I have 3 cleansers because sometimes it needs a gentle cleanser for dry skin and sometimes I feel like I need a bit better cleanse so I use Effaclar or Panoxyl.
I haven’t use any creams for two days cause I’m tired of my skin. Woke up with the deepest wrinkle beside my mouth and under my eye (only one side) wish I just could get smooth dehydrated skin agai.
“You look tired”. Oh gawd I’ve heard countless times at every age. What an insult. I spent a lot of time in front of a mirror to see it in myself. figured it out - the shape of my eyes & eyelashes turned down a bit. My Point is, don’t insult folks. If you think they could benefit from a skin care and you have the right relationship, give them a skincare gift. Leave it to the professionals like dr Sam!!!
0:55 go on a skincare fast
2:02 look at air quality and use a humidifier
3:12 using hydrating ingredients with occlusives
3:58 adjust your skincare with seasons
4:58 keep it going
Thank you for the reminder about switching too many products around! Hard to know what works that way, too.
THANK YOU FOR NOT SAYING HYALURONIC ACID😡 I am so angry. I tried to incorporate ha into my routine and it absolutely sucked all the minimal moisture out of my skin. I wake up with tight, painful, rough af skin which is so frustrating!! It may work for some people but the negative side effects are enough to warrant a disclaimer especially when it's marketed towards people with dry skin issues. This is my rant. Stay away from hyaluronic acid if you struggle with dry skin/you live in a dry area/it's winter!! Your face will be irritated and dryer than the sahara💀
Yassss 😭
You have to use hyaluronic acid when the skin is damp or wet
@@xlora_ apparently this is a commonly spread misconception on how HA works and could actually be the cause of dehydration and irritation when using it. I used it on damp/wet skin.
This is me I am constantly trying different products in the quest to look my best. Thank you for this I am now about to declutter and face the alarming reality of my poor choices. I have now invested in your products and am hoping the delivery isn't too long as I live in Queensland Australia. Thank you for your advice and expertise
If they arent expired rub them into your feet, knees, elbows and legs. Beautiful
Skin all round
My skincare fast is doing nothing for about 4 days and my skin looks rehydrated. Actually it fixes my dehydration better than any cream or serum.
Very helpful! When the weather changes I usually have a little bumpy patch, but this year it has been worse than previously. I started using azelaic acid twice a day in the summer, but will try stepping it back for the colder months.
Very helpful video, especially for the colder months coming up. I must say the colour of your blouse really complements your eyes! You look amazing, keep it up!
Really great advice as always. Love the Dr Sam range and have finally stopped buying any other products and have pared it right back. Thank you :-)
We came home from a few days on the coast where there's lots of moisture in the air to our home 1 1/2 hours inland and my skin dried out within an hour of arriving home.
I used one product for a good amount of time and now I can't even reach or stretch for things my arms are so messed up
I use foundation, mascara every day.. Also before make up I put on moisturizer and sunscreen. I use one that just came out Avene 50, intense protect. How do not double cleanse when you have all this layers at the end of the day?. I have to use foundation because of my hyperpigmentation. Thank you.
You might want to look into using micellar water as your 1st cleanse to remove sunscreen/makeup without needing to do an "actual" double cleanse (:
@@doyouLilaCit thank you, great advice!
My skin is soooo sensitive I can’t use anything on it so I’m stuck with dehydrated skin and wrinkles but when I did use stuff like Cetaphil and cetaphil moisurizer that didn’t fix my dehydrated skin
What is your routine right now
your skin could be suffering from broken skin barrier. Try retinol
I’m having the same issue. I used cetaphil and cerave and have been for a year or so and my skin looks awful and dehydrated. I’m wondering if it’s the HA since I live in a cold winter climate half the year
@@rolipoli7601 are you crazy? Retinol will absolutely destroy skin that suffers from broken barrier
Guilty! 😅 5th hack is perfectly pointed.
My skin is so sensitive that I am stuck with dehydrated skin all year round
Hi Dr. Sam! Love your videos and I don't miss any of them.🤗 I have a question about Differin and Fractional CO2 Laser. I am planning to get that treatment. How long should I stop Differin before that?
I was thinking about a good moisturizer could be LRP Double Repair but it contains comadogenic ingredients, I believe?
Thank you sharing these tips. 💖💥😃
Hi Dr Sam often you do not recommend oil for those with oily skin. Do you consider squalane and shea butter as an oil ? Thks !
From watching her IG lives, she is against using oils directly on your face especially if you have oily skin, so best to use them in well formulated products
Omg this is me! I am such a magpie. I have a lot of trial sized serums and moisturisers, which I keep trying, and alternating! I am currently going through menopause which has exacerbated my dehydrated skin too! I feel like such a 🪿 goose!
Very I formative. Any recommendations for day cream for rosacea dry skin?
Would totally recommend Dr Sam’s Flawless Moisturiser. I have similar concerns and it’s a dream!
she forgot to mention to drink lots of fluids. beauty or healthy body and skin starts within does it not?
Thank you for the wonderful talk about the skin .
Glad it was helpful!❤️
not double cleansing anymore
Could I continue using a drop of tea tree oil mixed in with my moisturizer if I am suffering from dehydrated skin?
I've really wanted to use some form of vitamin A in my routine but I just can't find one I like that's effective AND affordable. The majority of the over the counter stuff just isn't effective on my very oily but easily sensitised skin. And then Differin did nothing for my congestion whatsoever. Epiduo worked better for my skin texture and blemish control but after prolonged use, benzoyl peroxide compromises my skin barrier. The other NHS prescribed forms of vitamin A all have an antibiotic, which my skin hates. It seems like my only options are to either go private and pay for a fortune for just prescription strength retin a/ tretinoin without antibiotic, pay a fortune for medik8 crystal retinal in the highest strength, or discontinue use of any vitamin A altogether. A real shame as I know it promotes collagen production and at 27 years old I really wanted to incorporate it into my routine
Have you tried salicylic acid? It comes in many vehicles wash, moisturiser, serum or toner. How long were you trying out on differin? How long were you using epiduo? You sound very switched on :) also vitamin c has been shown to generate collagen 👏 soo all is not lost ✌️ 😃
Also, the nhs can give you tretinoin cream, if they deem you suitable via a dermatologist referral... The antibiotic is an oral medication so therefore it's upto you whether you take it or not... They're prescribed together because it's been shown they're more effective when taken/used together :)
you can use adapalene and peroxide benzoyl separately so if you need less of it you can just use it in certain areas
@@DrasticEvasion the tretinoin cream that is available on the NHS also contains a topical antibiotic! Which can lead to antibiotic resistance and then ends up making the treatment ineffective, in my case anyway. I have tried salicylic acid and I swear by it. But really wanted a topical vitamin a as I feel I should be looking into preventing ageing at this point. But as I’m not willing to pay for a private derm for a better tretinoin than the nhs offers, or pay for the medik8 product, it looks like I will be trying vitamin c instead. I already have my eye on a few I’d like to try! X
A little heads up might be to give your retinols more time to work. I was told the effects of Differin would kick in about a few months. By around half a year I truly saw visible differences which the retinol upheld! I would suggest trying again but being more conscious that a few weeks on retinols will genuinely not do anything for you but it is a game of longevity really.
how to brighten uneven skin and to glow . My is combination but nose n forehead is oily . Mean to say some part is dry n oily . When I go facial they told me my skin is very dehydrated . So what can I do to maintain healthy look . Even I HV some pigment around my face haaaa so sad ... What is the best sunblock to use my type of skin ... Sorry it's a long msg . TQ love from Singapore . Singapore weather is always hot .
Does anyone know if lactobacillus ferment in skincare is safe for fungal acne or fungal issues
My skin has a very strange condition which I am unable to find a clue to. It looks very healthy and has even a light natural glow, but it FEELS very tight and dry and even a bit burning deep inside on my forehead, what is very unpleasant. I think my skin type is normal with a slight tendency to oiliness in t zone. I'm 41, have no acne, not too many wrinkles, even skin tone, no marks or scars. I guess that my forehead skin is dehydrated, but I am not even sure anymore. I have an impression that the moisture does not pass through my skin somehow, because it does not look like dry skin and can be even a bit oily on my forehead, but at the same time it feels tight deep inside. I live in Italy, so the climate is warm and humid almost all year round, however I also use a humidifier. I do not use any foundations or heavy make-up. Never tried any retinol or exfoliating acids in strong concentrations. Just PHA toner (recently finished, so no product hopping really) and Dr. Sam's Neutralising gel every second or third night. Tried to simplify my routine to a cleanser, a moisturizer and a sunscreen, which I use every day with no exception. The problem has lasted for 8-9 months for now. Please someone help me to understand what my problem is and how it can be solved? Thank you
Sounds like dehydration. Did you manage to fix it?
Sounds more like damaged skin barrier from something you are using acids? Retinoids? Too much chemical exfoliating? Use a gentle cleaner and a soothing hydrating toner or essence and a good moisturizer and always use sunscreen!! 😊
@@connieguignaud2201my skin condition has improved, but I cannot say that I managed to fix it unfortunately. It got better when I started to cleanse it with a gel in the morning. Before that I only rinsed my face with tap water in my morning routine. Dr. Sam's serums and sunscreens were useful too to improve my skin, but it still feels tight and dry even if it looks quite fresh and hydrated. I feel like it is very dry and/or dehydrated in some deeper invisible layers. I do not really know how to better describe that sensation
@@joanshealy1662maybe it is. I use Dr. Sam's Nightly Pro serum, but very carefully and very rarely applying it directly to my skin. Normally I buffer it with a good thick moisturizer for dry skin. Something like Avène Hydrance rich. I use Ordinary's lactic acid once or twice a week too. But I did not use any actives at the moment I wrote my first comment and actually I do not feel like my skin condition worsened with actives. It has definitely improved. I am really satisfied with how my skin looks. I do not like how it feels at all because it feels very dehydrated and tight inside. I take Omega 3 and vitamin D by the way. But they make no changes either I am afraid
Thank you :)
nowadays I feel you tube is worst n annoying ..bcz Everytime I open it ads pop up. I hate it .. I'm stopping to use UA-cam
Step 1. If you live in a desert, dont live in a desert.
i have dehydrated / oily / reactive skin thus i am afraid to try new products
Try introducing only 1 new product at a time. It may also be helpful to identify the ingredients your skin reacts to. This way you can be more confident when trying new products ❤
@@DrSamBunting im currently testing out the laneige cream skin refiner. going to use it as both a toner and moisturiser and thats it for my skin care 🤣🤣 just 1 step
@@singaporechickenrice2484is that Laneige toner worked?
u look beautiful