As someone with sensitive skin who is in my 40s, I am constantly trying products only to have them make my skin itchy, burn, and irritated. This is one reason I generally stick with a product once I find something that works, until they stop making it or change the formula. I have been devouring your channel since I found it last night and this information is SO amazing. Thank you!!!!
Full disclosure: before I discovered Asian sunscreens I rarely wore sunscreens beyond beach/pool/lake/hiking times. Definitely NOT every day. And I'm a Fitzpatrick 1-2! I've had those bad sunburns that make you feel nauseous 😫. But the sunscreens we have here also made me feel awful, like I had a plastic film on my skin. The odors of them made me nauseous. At 25yo, I all of a sudden had bad seasonal allergies, asthma, and got roseacea. I joke around that my atopic gene got activated. The roseacea was what got me (many years later) looking at Korean skincare and interested in their sunscreens. I watched Dr. Dray discuss some and decided to try one of those. The completely different experience led me to become a (almost) daily wearer who has sunscreen in my bag to reapply 😁. I hope the FDA either decides to continue looking the other way or gets off their butts and approves the better filters they use in Asia and Europe, because I would not be making healthier skin choices if it wasn't for them. My go to brand is the simple, elegant Pyunknag Yul brand, specifically their ATO line. My very reactive skin looooves their moisturizers, oil, and sun cream.
My skin (Black/African)become sensitized by using tretnoin incorrectly. Thereafter,no more tretnoin 2 years later. I'm back to basics . I only use one active like every 2 days and keep track with a physical calendar.i literally schedule my skincare ( actives and non-actives). Great and Accurate tips Dr.Idriss
I have the most sensitive skin on the planet! But if you use the ingredients as directed and follow the directions by your doctor a actual doctor not something you order online then you should be fine! A lot of people just watch UA-cam videos or read stuff online to be able to achieve the results that you're looking for and yes it is absolutely possible and very achievable to get the glass skin effect you see and hear about but to achieve that not only do you need the correct ingredients followed by the correct dosing and directions to use them you must have a dermatologist! Not one that you watch on UA-cam but go to an actual dermatologist! It is expensive but if you have insurance especially good insurance you should be fine. If you can't afford a dermatologist I would just recommend using the bare minimum on your skin because if you don't go to an actual professional and in this case dealing with the skin you need a dermatologist you can do great significant damage to yourself! I can tell you a great line that is affordable and does wonders for very sensitive skin whether you're African American or Caucasian or Latino or blue or green or from outer space it doesn't matter! Aveeno soothing calm oat serum face wash and gel moisturizer are absolutely phenomenal! They are the most soothing ingredients I have found even compared to my several hundred dollar products that I use. It doesn't matter how tore up your skin is if you use these products and nothing else your face will heal almost overnight and that's not an understatement it will take the red irritation and pain right out of your skin literally the first time you use it especially the serum! So if you buy those three things and use nothing else except a good sunscreen for at least a month you will have your Skin barrier back to damn near perfect! Then you can move on to other things. But I can't strongly recommend enough going to an actual board certified dermatologist that you actually go into an office and see not one online! Yes you can get good advice online but it is not the same thing as actually having a doctor who went to school for this to look at your skin type and your face and diagnose and treat you with the proper products! I love my dermatologist I wish I had went to one years ago he has made such a difference in my skin! I literally have the glass skin that everybody talks about and I'm not trying to boast or brag about myself because years ago my skin was horrible absolutely horrible but it's not anymore! My skin is absolutely gorgeous and glowing and I'm so thankful to him for that and to myself for actually following directions and doing what he told me to! I literally do not wear makeup at all anymore unless I'm going out on a date with my husband or to something important! The only thing that goes on my face everyday is a tented sunscreen that is it nothing more except for some clear brow gel to keep my brows in place and that's it I don't even need mascara or anything else I have never in my life got so many compliments that I have gotten in the past 2 years and it just keeps getting better and I'm so thankful for that! I used to suffer horribly with cystic acne I mean it was absolutely horrible thank God I didn't have any scarring from the acne I'm so thankful for that but I did have constant painful breakouts that were so embarrassing and I would try to hide that with makeup and that was definitely not the right thing to do I tried every expensive bougie product you can think of but nothing was working and I have always wore sunscreen every single day of the year doesn't matter if it's January or July I always wear sunscreen but my problem was I needed to go to an actual professional and finally when I did that my whole world started to change and literally within 6 months of treatment and seeing a professional my face had cleared completely up I don't even have one single blackhead on my face and my pores are almost non-existent I can't express what a difference it will make for you if you will find a board certified dermatologist to call your own and not use anything on UA-cam or Google actually go to a doctor you will be so surprised at what your skin can turn into no matter how bad it is I promise it can be a hundred times better if you will just make an appointment and go! Just make sure you actually research and look at reviews and find the right doctor that's for you don't just go by a fancy doctor's office actually look the doctor up find out how long they've been practicing do they have any medical malpractices against them what have their patience had to say and not just recent reviews look back several years back that's what I did I found the best dermatologist ever and he's actually one of the best in the country I'm so thankful that I did my research I really pray that you are able to get your skin the way that you want it but if you will just take my advice I promise you will not regret it! But if you are not financially able to afford to go to a dermatologist if you will at least use those ingredients that I just told you about I promise you your face will be so much more calm and healthy just within a few days of using it but definitely if you use it for a month your face will be pretty much healed completely up and Your Skin barrier back intact but you will feel the relief literally from day one when you use those products it amazes me how well and wonderful they are considering they are so simple and basic and inexpensive I have products that cost $400 and more and none of it can make my skin feel as good as that simple brand that I just told you about but it can't just be anything from them it has to be those three products I told you about I promise you won't regret it I really do I wish you the best of luck take care!
Have you started to incorporate a peptide serum or cream? Peptides can aid the skin in regenerating the skin barrier if damaged. They are in many over the counter retinol formulations to reduce irritation.
Same!!! Tretinoin is too harsh for my skin. My skin barrier is becoming thinner after having the acne on my face. I got a light therapy device from #touchbeauty. The blue light works pretty well for my acne skin. It does not instantly result during the skincare routine. But I can feel my skin is much smoother than before. The breakout is decreasing in my cheeks. 😘
My skin always was acne prone. And then HELLO, you also have sensitive skin or the skin became sensitive while I was treating it. It just freaked out and I had to stop torturing it. "Back to basics" worked out! 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for useful videos, Dr. Shereene! 💜💜💜
This video was perfect for people with sensitive skin. Viewers, please follow this advice if you have red, irritable skin. The products mentioned really work and can be trusted. Thank you Dr. Idriss! ❤️
Sensitive here - thank you for this! I would love for you to do a video on how to find a good dermatologist. What kind of dermatologist should we look for based on our goals (medical or cosmetic)? What kind of appointment do we ask for to get more than 15 minutes? What questions do we ask to find out what their approach is?
First summer I have been using Avène's Triprotect 50SPF... and my God, what a difference it has made to my summer skin. No more runny eyes, no more small inflammations everywhere, no whitecast and my skin is well hydrated. It's a tiny (!) bit greasy but I just apply a tiny layer of 30 SPF powder on top and it looks great and natural 👌
That La Roche-Posay Cicaplast cream has an SPF 50 version! It's my absolutely favourite sunscreen (I'm currently on my 5th tube?), though imo it works best for people with drier skin as it is equally as rich as the non-SPF version. Either way, it's not sticky, doesn't leave much of a whitecast, works great under makeup (if you don't like the intense shine it gives a little bit of translucent powder takes care of it just fine), and doesn't irritate the eyes (something I struggle with a lot as well when it comes to sunscreens). The skin looks nice and glowy, and I noticed much less irritation at the end of the day compared to other sunscreens I've tried. It's available in the US too for around 10 bucks for 40ml (1.35oz)! Btw thank you for another amazing video ❤️ I love your content (you actually convinced me to try retinol, I was too scared of actives before) and your sense of humour 😊 Hope you have an amazing day!
Yaay this is my first Saturday here! Discovered you a few days ago and have been binging your video ever since. You are amazing! Thank you for giving us all of this amazing content for free ❤️
@@redP. you shouldn't be shocked she's actually a board-certified practicing dermatologist that's why she has so much knowledge because she is actually a doctor not just a UA-cam personality!
Looking forward every Saturday for your latest vlog. It’s like a virtual date with you. Your vlog is the best thing that ever happened to skin care world. Thanks for all you do.
I have 2 points of constructive feedback for this vid. 1. Dr Jart uses essential oils in all their products and it seems ill advised to be recommending something with Citrus Essential oils then proceed to discuss why fragrance free products are important for sensitive skin. Both Fragrance AND essential oils should be avoided with sensitive skin and rosacea especially in general. They both have the same irritating fragrant compounds (Terpenes) that cause issues on skin. It would be helpful to at least explicitly disclose those in the future if you do continue to suggest products with EO. I know you are not quite as concerned with them personally but it is an issue for people with sensitivities to fragrance. 2. The entire section about marketing claims with "hypoallergenic" and "anti-redness" is all marketing nonsense. It means nothing and isnt regulated in any way. Something marketed as hypoallergenic can still have Essential Oils. (Even fragrance free products can). Hypoallergenic is not a useful term to consumers because it is not used in a consistent way to mean what it should. It could have EO or menthol or methylisochlorothiazolinone. From the FDA website: "There are no Federal standards or definitions that govern the use of the term "hypoallergenic." The term means whatever a particular company wants it to mean. Manufacturers of cosmetics labeled as hypoallergenic are not required to submit substantiation of their hypoallergenicity claims to FDA."
I have dry and sensitive skin 🙋🏼♀ For that reason I absolutely love La Roche Posay Lipikar line of products! I tried their products for showering and moisturizing my body, and I will try their products for the face as well after finishing the products I already have for my face. I only use fragrance free skincare. I prefer them over CeraVe because a lot of CeraVe products contain mineral oils that break me out. I use makeup daily though and I try to use mostly makeup that is cruelty free and often times fragrance free (not always, but in some products the fragrance doesn’t bother me - lipsticks, eyeshadows, lip glosses…). Estée Lauder Double Wear is a fragrance free foundation but it is not cruelty free and that’s a bummer. I just ordered Light Wonder foundation from Charlotte Tilbury and hopefully my skin won’t react to it. I’ve seen Charlotte putting that foundation on someone who has rosacea so I’m hopeful 😊 I don’t have rosacea though. Anyways, love your channel! Thank you for your help! ❤
I do not have sensitive skin but I will be going on accurate in 1 month and I heard that your skin can get very sensitive. Thank you for sharing your awesome tips!
Thank you so so much for covering this. My skin has become so sensitive and delicate since going through the menopause. It’s really hard to navigate a whole new skin type and now becomes so irritated by pretty much anything. Your description is so apt for my skin these days! The thing I truly struggle with is how to remove makeup as micellar water, cotton pads, oils , balms all really really irritate my skin but most gentle cleansers just don’t remove makeup. Vanicream sounds good but not available in the UK but the search goes on…..!
@@JustBeingAwesome thanks. Yes, I have tried both of those. The Lancôme is ok-ish for my eyes but it’s really my base makeup that I’d like to remove more efficiently and gently. Have actually tried the Caudalie but had a lot of irritation. Thanks for your suggestions though!
Or, you could use a gentle cleanser such as Cerave, on your dry skin first. That will break up your makeup better. Then rinse and cleanse again with the same product.
@@kendallstark4302 thanks Kendall. At the moment, it doesn’t seem to even tolerate Cerave. Thinking the extreme heat here in the UK isn’t helping much either! Thanks so much for help
Hi Dr Shereene. Patch testing is a bit more of a laborious process for me than you described lol. No new product ever goes near my face before it has been tried on the body twice and the neck/behind the ear. I have rosacea and the centre of my face will react to things my neck, or perimeter of the face tolerate fine. I also have eczema, so my body skin is quite sensitive too. There have been many times I've been grateful I tried something on the inner elbow first lol. My process is as follows: Ist day apply a small dab to the inner elbow and monitor for 24 hours 2nd day apply a small dab to the bust area in an inconspicuous place and again monitor for 24 hours 3rd day apply a small dab behind the ear and watch for 24 hours 4th day a very small dab on the chin and see how that goes 5th day if no issues apply to whole face I devised this method as the best for me, when i've had miserable reactions despite normal patch testing methods. I can't put something remotely near my face without trying on less sensitive areas first, as I could have a fairly severe reaction. Recently I tried the Stratia liquid gold (much hyped, beloved in the skincare community and fragrance free). I had to wash it off my arm after less than 30 seconds and apply my steroid ointment to deal with the rash that appeared. I had a quick reaction to it and a fairly fierce reaction. Difficult to pinpoint the ingredient, but perhaps the sea buckthorn as I don't think I've used that before. In any case it was given to a friend with the appropriate warning, but they like it fine. I don't just have "sensitive" skin, but have hyper reactive skin and have to be really careful. Best wishes.
Sensitive and dry skin here with very sensitive eyes. I adore La Roche Posay UVMUNE 400 sunscreen. It does the job brilliantly with no tears and no problems. It worked for me, just try it and see if it works for you guys too. The only thing is that it contains alcohol, but it did not bother my skin. It also fits my mom's skin very well, which is 60+ dry skin and extra sensitive eyes ofc.
Totally agree with your advice! My face does not like actives (Vitamin C makes my skin go nuts). Happy to hear you rec Vanicream cleanser and cream (so does my derm). Been using them on my face and body for years. No breakouts. I have super, super sensitive skin. I know what you mean when you say the cream is tacky. Doesn't bother me (on my body, not tacky at all). Had high hopes for Vanicream's new lotion with Ceramides but it makes me break out as does their regular lotion and both feel awful on my face...The cleanser can be drying for some but I double cleanse. I know it's not your thing but I use a water-resistant sunscreen and Vanicream Cleanser will not take it off. Via some magic, the cleansing oil (fragrance-free), reduces the dryness. For sunscreen, I admit, I order EVY Kids 50 from overseas (sensitive folks, don't order the Face version!). It's the only sunscreen that agrees with my face. I've tried dozens from the U.S. and overseas - even the Vanicream, which I can only use on my body. Awful on my face. It's wicked white, even on my fair skin and tacky but if you rub, rub, rub, it disappears. Not fond of rub, rub, rub....Willing to spend more for a sunscreen for my face... I should come see you. I live in NYC.
I used salicylic acid (BHA) literally three time and my skin took literally 2 years to heal the skin barrier due to extreme sensitivity and dehydration. The products that helped where La Roche Posay Toleriane cleanser and the Toleriane moisturiser from the same brand. For sunscreen Badger Non Nano Zinc Oxide is the mildest mineral formula I found. Good luck everyone🌻
Hi Dr. Idriss, thank you for your videos! Could you please talk about skincare and skin changes in EDS patients or those with collagen disorders? EDS looks different in different people, but we tend to have skin symptoms, and it's so hard at times to be heard by medical practitioners about our issues. Dry eyes, stretchy skin, skin barrier poor healing, odd aging, mast cell activation syndrome rashes, etc...
Excellent advice! Patch testing changed everything for me. Now I can cross-check my known sensitivies with products on Skin Safe, and my eczema flares much less frequently. Even so, I got burned by not patch testing recently. I tried a new cleanser that was the same brand as my usual, advertised for sensitive skin, approved by the Eczema Association. I used it on my whole face, and ended up regretting it.
Thank you for laying things out so clearly! I’ve been struggling with finding products (no actives, of course!) for my son who has very reactive and textured skin. Subscribed!
Thank you for your words of wisdom again!! I have combo skin but had to relearn everything after treatments for Melasma and incorporating tretionin into my skin routine left me sensitive. THANK YOU for this channel!!
Thank you Dr Idriss. I look forward to your videos each week. Please continue. Depending on the weather my skin can occasionally become sensitive. Since following you I have been become a Vanicream fan…cleanser, ointment, deodorant and cream have saved my skin. Also I have found using Vanicream 50+ sunscreen around my eyes stopped the burning problem. The “white ghost” look gets covered by shadow base and concealer then I apply another sunscreen on rest of my face and neck. (This week it’s La Roche Posay Double repair UV).
I moved from a very humid climate to a fairly dry climate. The zinc oxide sunscreen I used in Florida dried out my skin in Colorado. Turns out, zinc oxide has a mild astringent effect! Once I switched to a chemical sunscreen, the issue went away. It was a bummer, I liked that previous one.
Thanks for this video; I have a sensitive skin. Interestingly, I've tried the Beauty of Josein sunscreen and had a negative reaction on my face and I tried it three times, so it's the product. I can use it on my neck and arms, so don't need to waste it. But it gives me red bumps on my face and burns, especially my eyes.
A lot of people have been reacting negatively to the probiotics found in that product: Try the Round Lab sunscreen instead. It’s as elegantly textured as the Beauty of Joseon and it doesn’t contain probiotics.
Ty very much! I 100% agree with the Vanicream products. My Sjogrens has been awful after having Covid. The cream in the tub is all I can use in my body. Three times a day. Also the cleanser.
Yes! Yes! REACTIVE skin. My dermatologist confirmed it. Nailed it, Dr. Shereen. The pressure of trying new, great, wonder-skin products is great and dreadful. ZINC? ZINC? Who knew? Thank you 🙏 😃
I must buy that Beauty of Joseon sunscreen! ☺️ been eyeing that for a long time now and it’s good to know you recommend it. You are SPECTACULAR DR. Shereene Idriss! ❤ Love from the Philippines.
This was an awesome video with so much good information. In particular, I LOVE the Spot Test Twice advice. I have red and reactive skin and even after spot testing one time, I still can have reactions upon further use, so this is a perfect tidbit of advice.
I have oily, sensitive skin and I am grateful for Dr. Jart’s sunscreen. It has been my favorite, however it does leave a bit of a white cast- so you do need to rub it in more. Other than that I wish it came in a bigger container!
Thank you. I have developed eczema(diagnosed through a Dermatologist with 2 biopsies) in the last year and a half. It seems to present differently on my face and neck than on my legs. There is rarely a day that I don't have a "breakout". I used a lot of prescribed ointments which is like playing wack a mole. I have been following suggestions from people as far as dandruff shampoo, certain baths and creams of course recommended from the eczema assoc also changed to clear detergent. My derm has said that they are seeing so much of this since the covid vaccine which I had with 2 boosters. I know this is controversial but since I never had it before I can't tell what is triggering the breakouts. The red sores on my legs and bumps on my face and neck are unsightly but the itch is over the top. My husband is also new to this affliction and is also vaccinated and boostered. Is there an answer to this. Thanks again.
was literally just binging your channel❤️ I am on a quest for finding a nighttime face cream WITHOUT HA... and oh boy..... But i saw you recommended la rouche posay and i think i have found a winner. i of course have to try it, but the ingredient list looks really simple and good. can't believe how hard it is to find a moisturizer without hyaluronic acid.
It’s amazing ! Completely saved my skin within two weeks - can’t recommend enough. In Europe they sell the same one but with SPF for daytime… Hopefully it’s just as glorious haha!
"Back to basic" saved me when I stay somewhere hot and humid because using more actives and buffer it with layers of moisturizer just reverse all the good thing I am hoping to achieve :")
I’m having this skin rashes for months. I believe it’s called pityriasis rosea. I saw a dermatologist and she prescribed me ketoconazole and wynzora. Been consistently applied it for more than a month but it doesn’t seem to go away. I would appreciate if you can make a video about the cause, treatment and what I can do to avoid reoccurrence in the future. Thank you ♥️
Oh and my favorite SPF50 is also made by La Roche Posay - it is their UVMUNE 400 fluid! 😃👍 Awesome product! Super light and doesn’t break me out. I love it so much! It’s perfect underneath the makeup as well.
Am I the only person who was confused by the sun going down at 10am??? Did I mishear? 🤦🏼♀️. Great video AS USUAL. I learn something every single time. 🌸💜
It took me a long time to figure out that I was reacting to chemical sunscreens. There was octinoxate in my foundation, concealer, everything 😕 Now using the skinceuticals 😗 What a world of difference
i have combination senstive skin but i’m not acne prone i’m just prone to break out a little but be been using the vanicream cleanser for 2 weeks now and i’m obsessed the price is amazing and it overall has been making my skin feel and look amazing
The mineral sunscreen I use and love it’s the cotz flawless complexion spf 50 it leaves no white cast( I have medium/brown skin) but can’t be a bit oily if you have oily skin. Thanks for the video Doc. 😊
I’m not too sensitive but I’m a lifelong physical spf user and I tried a few chemical spfs before n they either cause breakouts or recently I got an eczema flare up. so thank you for this video! I do most of these but honestly I just go see a dermatologist if it gets bad enough lol
I have sensitivity on my outer eye area. Sun Bum Face and Purito Daily Go To were no good, but I really like Cosrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50. For a tinted mineral one, Bliss Block Star is also a favorite.
Got an order in for the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen…the one she’s not sure can be sold here…less than $10!! With shipping just $15! Supergoop=$36. Fingers crossed!
Thank you so incredibly much & I definitely agree with everything you said. My skin is … I don’t know how to describe it anymore. I definitely have to approach everything carefully & use as minimal products as possible… cleanser, moisturiser , a serum and azelaic acid. Would love to hear more about rosacea too ( I’m starting to have more redness I have noticed and am quite worried…. Would love to hear your thoughts on La roche posay Rosaliac intense serum actually!) Thank you so incredibly much again … and love your personality Edit… love that by La roche cicaplast- is a life saver at times and a few of there moisturisers & facial cleanser are ama . Always in my bathroom and use daily
I use both of those moisturizers. I really like them. I do prefer chemical sunscreen for day to day wear, but i do use heavier zinc based sunscreen, when I'm working out in the yard, mowing ect. Thanks for the video. You have great content👍
Thank you so much for this video!!! I'm in Australia and we have cool, dry winters and very hot & humid summers. I have dry skin and just turned 46 and wanted to add some treatments to my skin so in the morning I use a BHA cleanser, followed by Vit C, Moisturriser, Sunscreen. In the evening I use a gentle cleanser, Retnol serum and Moisturiser. I suddenly developped the worst itchy rash around my neck. I went back to basics but unfortunately the rash didn't get any better until I changed my sunscreen! Turns out I developed a really bad reaction to the Naked Sundays Sun Serum! Maybe it's the 10% Homosalte, I don't know but If I would have patch tested, I would have known...
cleansing twice daily is drying. Just cleanse in the evening. Also, a great sunscreen is the Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF50, and the Bondi Sands Fragrance Free SPF50, both at Coles, Woolworths, Priceline etc.
Honestly speaking I love a cameo by your husband 😂😂. Its hilarious specially your reaction. Can you also make a video about hyperpigmentation around knees and elbows?
I hate using products that have been tested on animals, but they’re sometimes the only things that work when my skin is acting up. I’ve tried Avene and LRP lines with some success. The only products from either that have become a necessity though are the LRP Hydrating Cleanser and Cicaplast Baume. When I need a cleanser to use without water, there’s one from Eucerin that I prefer over those from LRP and Avene. I use a Vanicream moisturizer, too. Sunscreens are very difficult for my skin. Many of them contain salicylates which my skin doesn’t tolerate. I’ve yet to find one that I can apply daily, but I’ve got a few that work in rotation-Badger (very few ingredients), Cotz, Beauty of Joeson, and Paula’s Choice. I use ThinkBaby on my body. As to patch testing, I have to test it on my face for 3-5 days. It takes that long for some irritants to start making my face angry. Testing on my arm is helpful only if the reaction is intense. For example, putting a product that contains lanolin on my arm burns my skin within minutes maybe even seconds.
I love it when your husband makes a cameo - he seems really cute :). I liked seeing your kids in a cameo too. I guess I love cameos! And love your videos :)
I'm laughing so hard every time I see your husband showing up. I feel like it's the perfect meme for him to show up randomly, and if there is no cameo I feel like the video is missing something :)
Oh I picked a perfect day to start following your channel! I have EDS/MCAS so definitely need more tips on sensitive skincare. I’m trying to learn a proper routine kind of late (in my 30s) after taking my youthful looking EDS skin for granted my whole life. Now I’m getting terrible scars and the first tiiiiniest signs of fine lines, barely, so I figured better actually get this stuff figured out! Anyway, really enjoying the videos so far, thank you for putting all this info out there! Also is there any chance you might do a video on complex skin issues in the future, like EDS skin, in particular wound care? I have a NIGHTMARE of a time with that! Bandaids (or any adhesive) cause hives. Hydrocolloid patches cause my skin to basically dissolve, and then tear the top layer off, reopening the wound. Almost every wound on my chest, even the tiniest little blemish, has started leaving either white-pink shiny keloid or hypertrophic (not exactly sure which?) scars behind. So many scar creams I’ve tried cause hives. 😩 Whenever I try googling the correct method to use to manage wounds with delicate skin I get such conflicting info about what the right strategies are. Or info that may work fine for normal skin but not for people with connective tissue disorders or otherwise very delicate/fragile skin. I really need to go to a derm and get this stuff sorted (and ask about laser scar removal or something to fix my chest and neck) but am never sure how to find drs knowledgeable about EDS! It’s always a struggle.
This was SO helpful! Thank you for posting this. You always explain things so clearly :) I'm not sure if you have covered this but as my skin ages (41 yo) I would like to start using actives on my skin and don't know where/how to start. I have sensitive skin that is becoming drier (previously combination/oily). I still break out a bit - since this video I am going to try switching sunscreens. I live in a very humid climate (Pacific NW), but work in a dry building. I have a history of significant Sun exposure r/t prev careers. If I was going to start with one active ingredient - what would you suggest? At what concentration and frequency?
I used to breakout from ALL sunscreens even physical. Until I discovered South Korean sunscreens! I will never go back. I am now able to use sunscreen daily and reapply. Most of them feel like luxury moisturizers. Beauty of JOSEON is superior to American filters as most Korean ones are and is under 17$!Highly recommend
Depending on the sunscreen brand it could be that they don't have the promised SPF in it. Last year there was a huge scandal that a lot of popular Korean sunscreens had less SPF than they promised like for example instead of 50 they had 18, so please be careful while chowing something
Hi Dr. Idriss! I love your videos! They honestly give me hope that my skin can heal and improve! I have a few video suggestions. I was wondering if you could post a video of what ingredients not to use while on isotretinoin(accutane)? A video of a Skin care routine for post accutane to get rid of acne marks, redness, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. And lastly a video (related to your recent video on do’s and dont’s for combining different ingredients/chemicals in skin care routine) about what combination of ingredients do you recommend in a skincare routine and how many combinations you can use? I hope you see this and hope it makes sense! -Amanda
I have decided I am allergic/reactive to some kind of common ingredient in all sunscreens. I cannot find one-even sensitive/baby/all mineral sunscreen. I have actually just given up. I have spent so much money trying to find one. I do plan to see a dermatologist this year.
I don't have sensitive skin but my mum does, she's sensitive to everything and also has lots of allergies and hayfever on top of it. All she can use is creams with nothing but gentle humectants and almond oil on her face. Anything else causes her face to go red
I can only assume it is legal to purchase sunscreens from other countries because other countries create these as cosmetics, not drugs. They're sold as "lotions" even though they put an SPF on the packaging. Either way I'm glad this is the case because they look better and ARE better than US sunscreens in every possible way.
I live in the skin cancer capital of the world (Sydney, Australia) and our sunscreens are a high standard because they have to undergo rigorous testing and approval processes. So look for Australian brands. Bondi Sands SPF50 is a good one.
@@SueRosalie I'm jealous of the regulations there compared to here. Unfortunately it's not the easiest to access sunscreens internationally. Asian sunscreens even take a long time to get here and stylevana and yestyle exist solely to ship internationally. I choose Asian sunscreens because they're cosmetically elegant but I'll definitely try to find ways to get Australian sunscreens for outdoor activity use
Thank you 🙏🏽 always good information. Can you pls do a video of recommended sun screens that can also replace moisturizer according to skin-type? Thank you.
The fact that fragrance free and unscented are not one in the same was very helpful. This video was so informative.
As someone with sensitive skin who is in my 40s, I am constantly trying products only to have them make my skin itchy, burn, and irritated. This is one reason I generally stick with a product once I find something that works, until they stop making it or change the formula.
I have been devouring your channel since I found it last night and this information is SO amazing. Thank you!!!!
What do you use now
Full disclosure: before I discovered Asian sunscreens I rarely wore sunscreens beyond beach/pool/lake/hiking times. Definitely NOT every day. And I'm a Fitzpatrick 1-2! I've had those bad sunburns that make you feel nauseous 😫. But the sunscreens we have here also made me feel awful, like I had a plastic film on my skin. The odors of them made me nauseous. At 25yo, I all of a sudden had bad seasonal allergies, asthma, and got roseacea. I joke around that my atopic gene got activated. The roseacea was what got me (many years later) looking at Korean skincare and interested in their sunscreens. I watched Dr. Dray discuss some and decided to try one of those. The completely different experience led me to become a (almost) daily wearer who has sunscreen in my bag to reapply 😁. I hope the FDA either decides to continue looking the other way or gets off their butts and approves the better filters they use in Asia and Europe, because I would not be making healthier skin choices if it wasn't for them. My go to brand is the simple, elegant Pyunknag Yul brand, specifically their ATO line. My very reactive skin looooves their moisturizers, oil, and sun cream.
My skin (Black/African)become sensitized by using tretnoin incorrectly. Thereafter,no more tretnoin 2 years later. I'm back to basics . I only use one active like every 2 days and keep track with a physical calendar.i literally schedule my skincare ( actives and non-actives). Great and Accurate tips Dr.Idriss
That’s a good idea! What active do you use?
Now that's wisdom! I like that you use a calendar to schedule things.
I have the most sensitive skin on the planet! But if you use the ingredients as directed and follow the directions by your doctor a actual doctor not something you order online then you should be fine! A lot of people just watch UA-cam videos or read stuff online to be able to achieve the results that you're looking for and yes it is absolutely possible and very achievable to get the glass skin effect you see and hear about but to achieve that not only do you need the correct ingredients followed by the correct dosing and directions to use them you must have a dermatologist! Not one that you watch on UA-cam but go to an actual dermatologist! It is expensive but if you have insurance especially good insurance you should be fine. If you can't afford a dermatologist I would just recommend using the bare minimum on your skin because if you don't go to an actual professional and in this case dealing with the skin you need a dermatologist you can do great significant damage to yourself! I can tell you a great line that is affordable and does wonders for very sensitive skin whether you're African American or Caucasian or Latino or blue or green or from outer space it doesn't matter! Aveeno soothing calm oat serum face wash and gel moisturizer are absolutely phenomenal! They are the most soothing ingredients I have found even compared to my several hundred dollar products that I use. It doesn't matter how tore up your skin is if you use these products and nothing else your face will heal almost overnight and that's not an understatement it will take the red irritation and pain right out of your skin literally the first time you use it especially the serum! So if you buy those three things and use nothing else except a good sunscreen for at least a month you will have your Skin barrier back to damn near perfect! Then you can move on to other things. But I can't strongly recommend enough going to an actual board certified dermatologist that you actually go into an office and see not one online! Yes you can get good advice online but it is not the same thing as actually having a doctor who went to school for this to look at your skin type and your face and diagnose and treat you with the proper products! I love my dermatologist I wish I had went to one years ago he has made such a difference in my skin! I literally have the glass skin that everybody talks about and I'm not trying to boast or brag about myself because years ago my skin was horrible absolutely horrible but it's not anymore! My skin is absolutely gorgeous and glowing and I'm so thankful to him for that and to myself for actually following directions and doing what he told me to! I literally do not wear makeup at all anymore unless I'm going out on a date with my husband or to something important! The only thing that goes on my face everyday is a tented sunscreen that is it nothing more except for some clear brow gel to keep my brows in place and that's it I don't even need mascara or anything else I have never in my life got so many compliments that I have gotten in the past 2 years and it just keeps getting better and I'm so thankful for that! I used to suffer horribly with cystic acne I mean it was absolutely horrible thank God I didn't have any scarring from the acne I'm so thankful for that but I did have constant painful breakouts that were so embarrassing and I would try to hide that with makeup and that was definitely not the right thing to do I tried every expensive bougie product you can think of but nothing was working and I have always wore sunscreen every single day of the year doesn't matter if it's January or July I always wear sunscreen but my problem was I needed to go to an actual professional and finally when I did that my whole world started to change and literally within 6 months of treatment and seeing a professional my face had cleared completely up I don't even have one single blackhead on my face and my pores are almost non-existent I can't express what a difference it will make for you if you will find a board certified dermatologist to call your own and not use anything on UA-cam or Google actually go to a doctor you will be so surprised at what your skin can turn into no matter how bad it is I promise it can be a hundred times better if you will just make an appointment and go! Just make sure you actually research and look at reviews and find the right doctor that's for you don't just go by a fancy doctor's office actually look the doctor up find out how long they've been practicing do they have any medical malpractices against them what have their patience had to say and not just recent reviews look back several years back that's what I did I found the best dermatologist ever and he's actually one of the best in the country I'm so thankful that I did my research I really pray that you are able to get your skin the way that you want it but if you will just take my advice I promise you will not regret it! But if you are not financially able to afford to go to a dermatologist if you will at least use those ingredients that I just told you about I promise you your face will be so much more calm and healthy just within a few days of using it but definitely if you use it for a month your face will be pretty much healed completely up and Your Skin barrier back intact but you will feel the relief literally from day one when you use those products it amazes me how well and wonderful they are considering they are so simple and basic and inexpensive I have products that cost $400 and more and none of it can make my skin feel as good as that simple brand that I just told you about but it can't just be anything from them it has to be those three products I told you about I promise you won't regret it I really do I wish you the best of luck take care!
Have you started to incorporate a peptide serum or cream? Peptides can aid the skin in regenerating the skin barrier if damaged. They are in many over the counter retinol formulations to reduce irritation.
Same!!! Tretinoin is too harsh for my skin. My skin barrier is becoming thinner after having the acne on my face. I got a light therapy device from #touchbeauty. The blue light works pretty well for my acne skin. It does not instantly result during the skincare routine. But I can feel my skin is much smoother than before. The breakout is decreasing in my cheeks. 😘
I'm back to Basics, & my skin has never looked better. Thank you
My skin always was acne prone. And then HELLO, you also have sensitive skin or the skin became sensitive while I was treating it. It just freaked out and I had to stop torturing it. "Back to basics" worked out! 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for useful videos, Dr. Shereene! 💜💜💜
This video was perfect for people with sensitive skin. Viewers, please follow this advice if you have red, irritable skin. The products mentioned really work and can be trusted. Thank you Dr. Idriss! ❤️
Sensitive here - thank you for this! I would love for you to do a video on how to find a good dermatologist. What kind of dermatologist should we look for based on our goals (medical or cosmetic)? What kind of appointment do we ask for to get more than 15 minutes? What questions do we ask to find out what their approach is?
First summer I have been using Avène's Triprotect 50SPF... and my God, what a difference it has made to my summer skin. No more runny eyes, no more small inflammations everywhere, no whitecast and my skin is well hydrated. It's a tiny (!) bit greasy but I just apply a tiny layer of 30 SPF powder on top and it looks great and natural 👌
That La Roche-Posay Cicaplast cream has an SPF 50 version! It's my absolutely favourite sunscreen (I'm currently on my 5th tube?), though imo it works best for people with drier skin as it is equally as rich as the non-SPF version. Either way, it's not sticky, doesn't leave much of a whitecast, works great under makeup (if you don't like the intense shine it gives a little bit of translucent powder takes care of it just fine), and doesn't irritate the eyes (something I struggle with a lot as well when it comes to sunscreens). The skin looks nice and glowy, and I noticed much less irritation at the end of the day compared to other sunscreens I've tried. It's available in the US too for around 10 bucks for 40ml (1.35oz)!
Btw thank you for another amazing video ❤️ I love your content (you actually convinced me to try retinol, I was too scared of actives before) and your sense of humour 😊 Hope you have an amazing day!
I use all the current products you recommend and have sensitive skin and they have done wonders to help calm my sensitive skin.
Yaay this is my first Saturday here! Discovered you a few days ago and have been binging your video ever since. You are amazing! Thank you for giving us all of this amazing content for free ❤️
Ajjaajja me too. Just found about her, and I'm in shock of her knowledge. :)
@@redP. you shouldn't be shocked she's actually a board-certified practicing dermatologist that's why she has so much knowledge because she is actually a doctor not just a UA-cam personality!
Looking forward every Saturday for your latest vlog. It’s like a virtual date with you. Your vlog is the best thing that ever happened to skin care world. Thanks for all you do.
I have 2 points of constructive feedback for this vid.
1. Dr Jart uses essential oils in all their products and it seems ill advised to be recommending something with Citrus Essential oils then proceed to discuss why fragrance free products are important for sensitive skin. Both Fragrance AND essential oils should be avoided with sensitive skin and rosacea especially in general. They both have the same irritating fragrant compounds (Terpenes) that cause issues on skin. It would be helpful to at least explicitly disclose those in the future if you do continue to suggest products with EO. I know you are not quite as concerned with them personally but it is an issue for people with sensitivities to fragrance.
2. The entire section about marketing claims with "hypoallergenic" and "anti-redness" is all marketing nonsense. It means nothing and isnt regulated in any way. Something marketed as hypoallergenic can still have Essential Oils. (Even fragrance free products can). Hypoallergenic is not a useful term to consumers because it is not used in a consistent way to mean what it should.
It could have EO or menthol or methylisochlorothiazolinone.
From the FDA website: "There are no Federal standards or definitions that govern the use of the term "hypoallergenic." The term means whatever a particular company wants it to mean. Manufacturers of cosmetics labeled as hypoallergenic are not required to submit substantiation of their hypoallergenicity claims to FDA."
I have dry and sensitive skin 🙋🏼♀ For that reason I absolutely love La Roche Posay Lipikar line of products! I tried their products for showering and moisturizing my body, and I will try their products for the face as well after finishing the products I already have for my face. I only use fragrance free skincare. I prefer them over CeraVe because a lot of CeraVe products contain mineral oils that break me out.
I use makeup daily though and I try to use mostly makeup that is cruelty free and often times fragrance free (not always, but in some products the fragrance doesn’t bother me - lipsticks, eyeshadows, lip glosses…). Estée Lauder Double Wear is a fragrance free foundation but it is not cruelty free and that’s a bummer. I just ordered Light Wonder foundation from Charlotte Tilbury and hopefully my skin won’t react to it. I’ve seen Charlotte putting that foundation on someone who has rosacea so I’m hopeful 😊 I don’t have rosacea though.
Anyways, love your channel! Thank you for your help! ❤
can u send me the link for the product for the face?
BoJ has helped me so much after many SPF reactions. I hope we all continue to be able to get it 🤫🤞🏼🍀📦
I do not have sensitive skin but I will be going on accurate in 1 month and I heard that your skin can get very sensitive. Thank you for sharing your awesome tips!
Thank you for these videos we need more of these videos ! Also for anti aging skin that is sensitive and can’t use retinols .
Thank you so so much for covering this. My skin has become so sensitive and delicate since going through the menopause. It’s really hard to navigate a whole new skin type and now becomes so irritated by pretty much anything. Your description is so apt for my skin these days! The thing I truly struggle with is how to remove makeup as micellar water, cotton pads, oils , balms all really really irritate my skin but most gentle cleansers just don’t remove makeup. Vanicream sounds good but not available in the UK but the search goes on…..!
Belgian here 😉 I use Caudalie cleansing oil 👌 Must also say that Lancôme's Bi-facial works well too and is not aggresive... but expensive
@@JustBeingAwesome thanks. Yes, I have tried both of those. The Lancôme is ok-ish for my eyes but it’s really my base makeup that I’d like to remove more efficiently and gently. Have actually tried the Caudalie but had a lot of irritation. Thanks for your suggestions though!
Or, you could use a gentle cleanser such as Cerave, on your dry skin first. That will break up your makeup better. Then rinse and cleanse again with the same product.
@@kendallstark4302 thanks Kendall. At the moment, it doesn’t seem to even tolerate Cerave. Thinking the extreme heat here in the UK isn’t helping much either! Thanks so much for help
@@Erica-qq5wq oh no! That sounds so frustrating! I hope you can find a solution soon 💖
Hi Dr Shereene. Patch testing is a bit more of a laborious process for me than you described lol. No new product ever goes near my face before it has been tried on the body twice and the neck/behind the ear. I have rosacea and the centre of my face will react to things my neck, or perimeter of the face tolerate fine. I also have eczema, so my body skin is quite sensitive too. There have been many times I've been grateful I tried something on the inner elbow first lol. My process is as follows:
Ist day apply a small dab to the inner elbow and monitor for 24 hours
2nd day apply a small dab to the bust area in an inconspicuous place and again monitor for 24 hours
3rd day apply a small dab behind the ear and watch for 24 hours
4th day a very small dab on the chin and see how that goes
5th day if no issues apply to whole face
I devised this method as the best for me, when i've had miserable reactions despite normal patch testing methods. I can't put something remotely near my face without trying on less sensitive areas first, as I could have a fairly severe reaction. Recently I tried the Stratia liquid gold (much hyped, beloved in the skincare community and fragrance free). I had to wash it off my arm after less than 30 seconds and apply my steroid ointment to deal with the rash that appeared. I had a quick reaction to it and a fairly fierce reaction. Difficult to pinpoint the ingredient, but perhaps the sea buckthorn as I don't think I've used that before. In any case it was given to a friend with the appropriate warning, but they like it fine. I don't just have "sensitive" skin, but have hyper reactive skin and have to be really careful. Best wishes.
Thanks for the detailed information. With you and Dr Hanii I hope to soon recover from the BAD effects of dermatologist-prescribed products.
Sensitive and dry skin here with very sensitive eyes. I adore La Roche Posay UVMUNE 400 sunscreen. It does the job brilliantly with no tears and no problems. It worked for me, just try it and see if it works for you guys too. The only thing is that it contains alcohol, but it did not bother my skin. It also fits my mom's skin very well, which is 60+ dry skin and extra sensitive eyes ofc.
Thank God I’ve been waiting for this day!!!
Totally agree with your advice! My face does not like actives (Vitamin C makes my skin go nuts). Happy to hear you rec Vanicream cleanser and cream (so does my derm). Been using them on my face and body for years. No breakouts. I have super, super sensitive skin. I know what you mean when you say the cream is tacky. Doesn't bother me (on my body, not tacky at all).
Had high hopes for Vanicream's new lotion with Ceramides but it makes me break out as does their regular lotion and both feel awful on my face...The cleanser can be drying for some but I double cleanse. I know it's not your thing but I use a water-resistant sunscreen and Vanicream Cleanser will not take it off. Via some magic, the cleansing oil (fragrance-free), reduces the dryness.
For sunscreen, I admit, I order EVY Kids 50 from overseas (sensitive folks, don't order the Face version!). It's the only sunscreen that agrees with my face. I've tried dozens from the U.S. and overseas - even the Vanicream, which I can only use on my body. Awful on my face. It's wicked white, even on my fair skin and tacky but if you rub, rub, rub, it disappears. Not fond of rub, rub, rub....Willing to spend more for a sunscreen for my face...
I should come see you. I live in NYC.
I used salicylic acid (BHA) literally three time and my skin took literally 2 years to heal the skin barrier due to extreme sensitivity and dehydration. The products that helped where La Roche Posay Toleriane cleanser and the Toleriane moisturiser from the same brand. For sunscreen Badger Non Nano Zinc Oxide is the mildest mineral formula I found. Good luck everyone🌻
These are all excellent tips. My derm taught me this stuff years ago and its served me well.
I found by experience that zinc is the ingredient that works to calm red skin e.g. when using retinoids
Hi Dr. Idriss, thank you for your videos! Could you please talk about skincare and skin changes in EDS patients or those with collagen disorders? EDS looks different in different people, but we tend to have skin symptoms, and it's so hard at times to be heard by medical practitioners about our issues. Dry eyes, stretchy skin, skin barrier poor healing, odd aging, mast cell activation syndrome rashes, etc...
Excellent advice! Patch testing changed everything for me. Now I can cross-check my known sensitivies with products on Skin Safe, and my eczema flares much less frequently. Even so, I got burned by not patch testing recently. I tried a new cleanser that was the same brand as my usual, advertised for sensitive skin, approved by the Eczema Association. I used it on my whole face, and ended up regretting it.
How is the process for patch testing? I’m nervous about not showering
Thank you for laying things out so clearly! I’ve been struggling with finding products (no actives, of course!) for my son who has very reactive and textured skin. Subscribed!
Thank you for your words of wisdom again!! I have combo skin but had to relearn everything after treatments for Melasma and incorporating tretionin into my skin routine left me sensitive. THANK YOU for this channel!!
Thank you Dr Idriss. I look forward to your videos each week. Please continue.
Depending on the weather my skin can occasionally become sensitive. Since following you I have been become a Vanicream fan…cleanser, ointment, deodorant and cream have saved my skin. Also I have found using Vanicream 50+ sunscreen around my eyes stopped the burning problem. The “white ghost” look gets covered by shadow base and concealer then I apply another sunscreen on rest of my face and neck. (This week it’s La Roche Posay Double repair UV).
Could you make a video about atrophic acne scars/texture left behind from acne? 🙏🏻 love the vids!
I would love to see a video about sunscreen for lips, hands, and other overlooked areas. Also, retinol hand creams!
Noble Formula bar soap has zinc pyrithione and emolients. It really helped me get a handle on my sensitive rosacea / psoriasis prone skin!
I moved from a very humid climate to a fairly dry climate. The zinc oxide sunscreen I used in Florida dried out my skin in Colorado. Turns out, zinc oxide has a mild astringent effect! Once I switched to a chemical sunscreen, the issue went away. It was a bummer, I liked that previous one.
Thanks for this video; I have a sensitive skin. Interestingly, I've tried the Beauty of Josein sunscreen and had a negative reaction on my face and I tried it three times, so it's the product. I can use it on my neck and arms, so don't need to waste it. But it gives me red bumps on my face and burns, especially my eyes.
A lot of people have been reacting negatively to the probiotics found in that product: Try the Round Lab sunscreen instead. It’s as elegantly textured as the Beauty of Joseon and it doesn’t contain probiotics.
@@bollywoodoverhollywood8139 thanks for the recommendation. Are you referring to the birch juice sun cream?
Ty very much! I 100% agree with the Vanicream products. My Sjogrens has been awful after having Covid. The cream in the tub is all I can use in my body. Three times a day. Also the cleanser.
Yes! Yes! REACTIVE skin. My dermatologist confirmed it. Nailed it, Dr. Shereen. The pressure of trying new, great, wonder-skin products is great and dreadful. ZINC? ZINC? Who knew? Thank you 🙏 😃
Yes! and sulfur! She’s mentioned products containing it before.
I must buy that Beauty of Joseon sunscreen! ☺️ been eyeing that for a long time now and it’s good to know you recommend it. You are SPECTACULAR DR. Shereene Idriss! ❤ Love from the Philippines.
This was an awesome video with so much good information. In particular, I LOVE the Spot Test Twice advice. I have red and reactive skin and even after spot testing one time, I still can have reactions upon further use, so this is a perfect tidbit of advice.
Thank you for the video. Could you tell us more about eye care? Dos and don'ts. Order of applications, etc
I have oily, sensitive skin and I am grateful for Dr. Jart’s sunscreen. It has been my favorite, however it does leave a bit of a white cast- so you do need to rub it in more. Other than that I wish it came in a bigger container!
Thank you. I have developed eczema(diagnosed through a Dermatologist with 2 biopsies) in the last year and a half. It seems to present differently on my face and neck than on my legs. There is rarely a day that I don't have a "breakout". I used a lot of prescribed ointments which is like playing wack a mole. I have been following suggestions from people as far as dandruff shampoo, certain baths and creams of course recommended from the eczema assoc also changed to clear detergent. My derm has said that they are seeing so much of this since the covid vaccine which I had with 2 boosters. I know this is controversial but since I never had it before I can't tell what is triggering the breakouts. The red sores on my legs and bumps on my face and neck are unsightly but the itch is over the top. My husband is also new to this affliction and is also vaccinated and boostered. Is there an answer to this. Thanks again.
Great video Dr Idress, thank you !!!
was literally just binging your channel❤️
I am on a quest for finding a nighttime face cream WITHOUT HA... and oh boy..... But i saw you recommended la rouche posay and i think i have found a winner. i of course have to try it, but the ingredient list looks really simple and good. can't believe how hard it is to find a moisturizer without hyaluronic acid.
It’s amazing ! Completely saved my skin within two weeks - can’t recommend enough. In Europe they sell the same one but with SPF for daytime… Hopefully it’s just as glorious haha!
"Back to basic" saved me when I stay somewhere hot and humid because using more actives and buffer it with layers of moisturizer just reverse all the good thing I am hoping to achieve :")
I’m having this skin rashes for months. I believe it’s called pityriasis rosea. I saw a dermatologist and she prescribed me ketoconazole and wynzora. Been consistently applied it for more than a month but it doesn’t seem to go away. I would appreciate if you can make a video about the cause, treatment and what I can do to avoid reoccurrence in the future. Thank you ♥️
Wore that same Skinceuticals sunscreen today! Love it so much! Been using it for two years now.
Oh and my favorite SPF50 is also made by La Roche Posay - it is their UVMUNE 400 fluid! 😃👍 Awesome product! Super light and doesn’t break me out. I love it so much! It’s perfect underneath the makeup as well.
Am I the only person who was confused by the sun going down at 10am??? Did I mishear? 🤦🏼♀️. Great video AS USUAL. I learn something every single time. 🌸💜
Would love to learn about pH and its levels, what does it mean when it’s mentioned on products.
It took me a long time to figure out that I was reacting to chemical sunscreens. There was octinoxate in my foundation, concealer, everything 😕
Now using the skinceuticals 😗
What a world of difference
i have combination senstive skin but i’m not acne prone i’m just prone to break out a little but be been using the vanicream cleanser for 2 weeks now and i’m obsessed the price is amazing and it overall has been making my skin feel and look amazing
Hi im Phil. Living in japan i always
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For skincare.
Thankyou
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OMG thank you, this video save my life
The mineral sunscreen I use and love it’s the cotz flawless complexion spf 50 it leaves no white cast( I have medium/brown skin) but can’t be a bit oily if you have oily skin. Thanks for the video Doc. 😊
I’ve fallen in love with the Cotz sunscreens too
I’m not too sensitive but I’m a lifelong physical spf user and I tried a few chemical spfs before n they either cause breakouts or recently I got an eczema flare up. so thank you for this video! I do most of these but honestly I just go see a dermatologist if it gets bad enough lol
I have sensitivity on my outer eye area. Sun Bum Face and Purito Daily Go To were no good, but I really like Cosrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50. For a tinted mineral one, Bliss Block Star is also a favorite.
Got an order in for the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen…the one she’s not sure can be sold here…less than $10!! With shipping just $15! Supergoop=$36. Fingers crossed!
I absolutely love Vanicream cleanser and Eucerin Q10 moisturizer! Good video! TY
Shereene's sound effects are great. :)
Thank you so incredibly much & I definitely agree with everything you said. My skin is … I don’t know how to describe it anymore. I definitely have to approach everything carefully & use as minimal products as possible… cleanser, moisturiser , a serum and azelaic acid. Would love to hear more about rosacea too ( I’m starting to have more redness I have noticed and am quite worried…. Would love to hear your thoughts on La roche posay Rosaliac intense serum actually!)
Thank you so incredibly much again … and love your personality
Edit… love that by La roche cicaplast- is a life saver at times and a few of there moisturisers & facial cleanser are ama . Always in my bathroom and use daily
That glow!!!! Beautiful!!! Love from NY!!!
Dr. Idriss, please do a video for medical spa treatments for sensitive skin probe to redness/rosacea. Dos and don’ts. Pretty please :)
I like you a lot, dr Idriss 💕 also all pieces of your daily life around you 😊 Thank you for all information!
I use both of those moisturizers. I really like them. I do prefer chemical sunscreen for day to day wear, but i do use heavier zinc based sunscreen, when I'm working out in the yard, mowing ect. Thanks for the video. You have great content👍
You teach perfectly dr Shereen idris
Thank you so much for this video!!! I'm in Australia and we have cool, dry winters and very hot & humid summers. I have dry skin and just turned 46 and wanted to add some treatments to my skin so in the morning I use a BHA cleanser, followed by Vit C, Moisturriser, Sunscreen.
In the evening I use a gentle cleanser, Retnol serum and Moisturiser.
I suddenly developped the worst itchy rash around my neck. I went back to basics but unfortunately the rash didn't get any better until I changed my sunscreen!
Turns out I developed a really bad reaction to the Naked Sundays Sun Serum! Maybe it's the 10% Homosalte, I don't know but If I would have patch tested, I would have known...
cleansing twice daily is drying. Just cleanse in the evening. Also, a great sunscreen is the Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF50, and the Bondi Sands Fragrance Free SPF50, both at Coles, Woolworths, Priceline etc.
Thank you Dr Idriss for this video. I have a sensitive, dry skin with dark spots and I’m over 40 too . So I have everything 🤣🤣
Honestly speaking I love a cameo by your husband 😂😂. Its hilarious specially your reaction. Can you also make a video about hyperpigmentation around knees and elbows?
Thank you very much for your interesting and useful videos. Could you make a video of tips for skin and nail psoriasis, please? A big hug from Spain
Good morning Dr. Shereene. Thank you for all the advice.❤
Your videos are very helpful. You have such beautiful skin🥰
Best teacher everrrrrrrrrrr
I hate using products that have been tested on animals, but they’re sometimes the only things that work when my skin is acting up. I’ve tried Avene and LRP lines with some success. The only products from either that have become a necessity though are the LRP Hydrating Cleanser and Cicaplast Baume. When I need a cleanser to use without water, there’s one from Eucerin that I prefer over those from LRP and Avene. I use a Vanicream moisturizer, too. Sunscreens are very difficult for my skin. Many of them contain salicylates which my skin doesn’t tolerate. I’ve yet to find one that I can apply daily, but I’ve got a few that work in rotation-Badger (very few ingredients), Cotz, Beauty of Joeson, and Paula’s Choice. I use ThinkBaby on my body. As to patch testing, I have to test it on my face for 3-5 days. It takes that long for some irritants to start making my face angry. Testing on my arm is helpful only if the reaction is intense. For example, putting a product that contains lanolin on my arm burns my skin within minutes maybe even seconds.
You are so wonderful! Thanks a lot!! Loved that video.
Thank you so much!!!!! Could you do a video covering medical grade products like Alastin, Skinmedica, etc.. Stay healthy!
It's always very helpful! Thank you!
Now it all makes sense 🙏🏼
I love it when your husband makes a cameo - he seems really cute :). I liked seeing your kids in a cameo too. I guess I love cameos! And love your videos :)
I'm laughing so hard every time I see your husband showing up. I feel like it's the perfect meme for him to show up randomly, and if there is no cameo I feel like the video is missing something :)
Oh I picked a perfect day to start following your channel! I have EDS/MCAS so definitely need more tips on sensitive skincare. I’m trying to learn a proper routine kind of late (in my 30s) after taking my youthful looking EDS skin for granted my whole life. Now I’m getting terrible scars and the first tiiiiniest signs of fine lines, barely, so I figured better actually get this stuff figured out!
Anyway, really enjoying the videos so far, thank you for putting all this info out there!
Also is there any chance you might do a video on complex skin issues in the future, like EDS skin, in particular wound care? I have a NIGHTMARE of a time with that! Bandaids (or any adhesive) cause hives. Hydrocolloid patches cause my skin to basically dissolve, and then tear the top layer off, reopening the wound. Almost every wound on my chest, even the tiniest little blemish, has started leaving either white-pink shiny keloid or hypertrophic (not exactly sure which?) scars behind. So many scar creams I’ve tried cause hives. 😩 Whenever I try googling the correct method to use to manage wounds with delicate skin I get such conflicting info about what the right strategies are. Or info that may work fine for normal skin but not for people with connective tissue disorders or otherwise very delicate/fragile skin.
I really need to go to a derm and get this stuff sorted (and ask about laser scar removal or something to fix my chest and neck) but am never sure how to find drs knowledgeable about EDS! It’s always a struggle.
I'm confused by all the different oils for your face and body and what does what, what's good for what skin. Is that a video you could do, please?
Thank you!! Your hard work is appreciated!! I would love your thoughts on the brand Stratia, as well as the ingredient DMAE. 💖💖💖
Please consider doing A video on nail care. What is Nailtique?
This was SO helpful! Thank you for posting this. You always explain things so clearly :)
I'm not sure if you have covered this but as my skin ages (41 yo) I would like to start using actives on my skin and don't know where/how to start. I have sensitive skin that is becoming drier (previously combination/oily). I still break out a bit - since this video I am going to try switching sunscreens. I live in a very humid climate (Pacific NW), but work in a dry building. I have a history of significant Sun exposure r/t prev careers. If I was going to start with one active ingredient - what would you suggest? At what concentration and frequency?
I used to breakout from ALL sunscreens even physical. Until I discovered South Korean sunscreens! I will never go back. I am now able to use sunscreen daily and reapply. Most of them feel like luxury moisturizers. Beauty of JOSEON is superior to American filters as most Korean ones are and is under 17$!Highly recommend
I just switched over to a Korean toner and moisturizer and I love it. Already noticing the difference on my skin.
Depending on the sunscreen brand it could be that they don't have the promised SPF in it. Last year there was a huge scandal that a lot of popular Korean sunscreens had less SPF than they promised like for example instead of 50 they had 18, so please be careful while chowing something
Your skin looks amazing 😍😍😍
Please make a scar textural video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
What is the ideal skin care for women over 50 and what products!♥️
you need the book Skintelligent by dermatologist Dr Natalia Spierings
Hi Dr. Idriss! I love your videos! They honestly give me hope that my skin can heal and improve! I have a few video suggestions. I was wondering if you could post a video of what ingredients not to use while on isotretinoin(accutane)? A video of a Skin care routine for post accutane to get rid of acne marks, redness, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. And lastly a video (related to your recent video on do’s and dont’s for combining different ingredients/chemicals in skin care routine) about what combination of ingredients do you recommend in a skincare routine and how many combinations you can use? I hope you see this and hope it makes sense!
-Amanda
Thank you Dr!! Im on vacay in Spain but not missing your videos 😁❤️💕
I have decided I am allergic/reactive to some kind of common ingredient in all sunscreens. I cannot find one-even sensitive/baby/all mineral sunscreen. I have actually just given up. I have spent so much money trying to find one. I do plan to see a dermatologist this year.
I don't have sensitive skin but my mum does, she's sensitive to everything and also has lots of allergies and hayfever on top of it. All she can use is creams with nothing but gentle humectants and almond oil on her face. Anything else causes her face to go red
Look slightly enhanced!? I never would have guessed anything was different. Your skin is stunning in every video!
I can only assume it is legal to purchase sunscreens from other countries because other countries create these as cosmetics, not drugs. They're sold as "lotions" even though they put an SPF on the packaging. Either way I'm glad this is the case because they look better and ARE better than US sunscreens in every possible way.
I live in the skin cancer capital of the world (Sydney, Australia) and our sunscreens are a high standard because they have to undergo rigorous testing and approval processes. So look for Australian brands. Bondi Sands SPF50 is a good one.
@@SueRosalie I'm jealous of the regulations there compared to here. Unfortunately it's not the easiest to access sunscreens internationally. Asian sunscreens even take a long time to get here and stylevana and yestyle exist solely to ship internationally. I choose Asian sunscreens because they're cosmetically elegant but I'll definitely try to find ways to get Australian sunscreens for outdoor activity use
Hush!!! I now feel like I need to stockpile the BOJ sunscreen!!
Thank you 🙏🏽 always good information. Can you pls do a video of recommended sun screens that can also replace moisturizer according to skin-type? Thank you.
Bonjour, Dr. Shereene ! Could you make an apartment tour? I would love to see your new home. Mes meilleures salutations depuis l‘Allemagne…