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That’s because people confuse or simply don’t know the difference between dehydrated skin and dry skin. Dehydrated is lacking moisture, dry is lacking natural oils. So if you have naturally dry skin your skin doesn’t produce enough oils on its own. You can have oily, combo or dry skin and your skin be dehydrated at the same time because it’s lacking moisture aka water. Hyaluronic acid help skin to retain moisture not oils, therefore if your issue is truly dry skin then what you’re needing is oils to replace what you’re missing.
@@jacquelinew3881 Thank you for this! 💜 I have oily skin, but occasionally it gets dehydrated. HA helped getting the balance back. I can't even think where would I be if I simply jumped on the castor (or any) oil bandwagon, simply because I see and hear everyone is using it. Do research and know your skin before you follow anyone's "expert" advice.
@@angelauska You need to read both comments more carefully again. My skin is NOT dry, but oily, so putting oils on it won't help. However, since my oily skin gets dehydrated sometimes I need moisturizer with HA, which I use. But let's say someone has dry skin ( meaning lacking oils, not moisture), oils will help. But if your skin is dry and dehydrated you need both, oils and HA. Edit: Btw, I do share her opinion, that's why I was thanking her for making a distinction between dry and dehydrated skin and sharing with us what helps which skin problem.
Esthetician told me that I have very dry skin, but I’m oily in T zone, so is that combination skin (T zone oily and cheeks normal/dry or completely dry) or am I just dehydrated?
I'm going to use water to wash my face, keep hydrated, eat healthy and exercise. Theres so much conflicting info out there, I'm done. Going back to basics.
As l reached late thirties ,l have figured out my skin is getting dry throughout the year. Moisturizer is not enough for me. I use Olive oil after taking a bath in the afternoon. I use Castrol oil before going to bed. My skin looks better and l can even put on make up on my oil based face.
I think that is really it. It boils down to, you are what you eat. I know I forget that and forget to drink enough water. Eating food that is made at home rather than something canned or frozen and has loads of sodium in it and other stuff to keep it on a shelf for years.
Dr. Shereene Idriss also spoke out against using skincare products that contain hyaluronic acid. She said hyaluronic acid draws moisture from your skin, leaving your skin dry.
Watched this a couple of weeks ago, I dumped the hyaluronic acid was using every day, I went full on with squalane oil and omg the difference is crazy. My skin is so much healthier it feels amazing to. Thank you so much you’ve saved my skin and wallet.
You're very welcome! I'm glad this video has been helping people ever since I made it. There's plenty more stuff on the channel and plenty more in the works too 😁
A agree, bought a 250ml bottle of pure olive oil squalane and love how it absorbs right in and gives me nice glow. Also I found no greasy heavy feeling with squalane.
I started just using the ordinary plant squaline. It’s absolutely lovely. I’ve stopped using creams. I also use almond oil at night and on my hair. I wanted to just strip back to basics. Less products and chemicals. Love this advice.😊
Glad I found your channel 🙂I have never stuck to any skin care routine. Have been starting to look into oils... Guess what ladies - nearly 70 now and not having a skin care routine hasn't resulted in lots of wrinkles! Nutrition plays a big part, as does sleep.
I completely agree with you. I am just starting a skin care routine, am 64, have eaten junk food and sweets my entire life and my skin looks pretty good. I don't know if it's good or not but people think I am in my 50;s.
Same here, no serious skin care routine. I just turned 74 and, except for laugh lines - which I don’t regret - I’m not at all wrinkly. I use black castor oil on my face and everyplace else to combat my dry itchy skin and absolutely love it. I haven’t put on so much at night though. I’m not sure if I can stand it but I’m going to try it.
I live in the humid tropical climate. I used to use only coconut oil, yet over time my skin turned really oily yet also rough on the surface. Then i started incorporating a HA toner (japan's Hada labo) and my skin felt moisturized and plump and the texture got better. Since i'm oily skinned i quit the coconut oil and only used the HA. If you live in humid climates HA actually works to hydrate.
Omggg same. My skin is still oily thanks to the hot and humid climate of SEA, but much better since I no longer have dry patches in some area thanks to HA. Judging from your username, are you from Indonesia?
Coconut oil is known to be drying and comodegenic. You could try Castor oil, raw shea butter, almond oil or jojoba oil. Castor oil has been a game changer. I had solar urtacaria bumpsfor a while which disappeared after 3 days of using Castor oil.
I live in a humid not tropical place and it’s the opposite for me. HA was the worst on my skin, making it even drier. I guess it really dependes where you live and how your body reacts to it
@@thehyatt straight castor oil is too thick for me and it's also quite drying. I've tried using it to thicken my eyebrows but it caused CCs. My fave oil so far is squalane
I am 72, never worn face foundation and only use castor oil mixed with a few drops of an essential oil. I only put it on after my shower every two or three days. Sometimes I only wash my face every other day. I do not have dry skin and I have no pimples. I also have a fairly clean organic diet with never having smoked. The last time I had any alcohol was at my daughter's wedding 11 years ago. People always comment on how my skin looks so amazing...even my doctor.
Since I dropped all kinds of cosmetics on my problematic combination skin a few years ago and use only a drop of cheap msm gel under sesame or olive oil people comment that I am looking younger by the day. I am 76. I might try castor oil too.
This isn’t a video about moisturizer. It’s about hyaluronic acid. Moisturizers used to be good because they contained oils. Then they got on this “oil-free” kick, which makes no sense. Now I’m frustrated by it being extremely hard to find a product that does not have HA. When it first came out, it was always made clear that in dry air the ha will draw moisture from your skin. Somehow that quickly got ignored. Maybe I have to try oils now. It’s hard to find one that’s not irritating.
I just want to kindly point out - you answered your own question at the end of your comment. Many companies went “oil free” when consumers stopped using their products containing oils because the oils were blamed for acne breakouts, skin irritation, and other issues like seborrheic dermatitis(my mom was advised by her dermatologist to only use oil free products to control this condition and treats his directive like it’s gospel.) I’m curious if these products just contained poor quality oils or if there were other chemicals used in production that degraded the oils or caused problems on the skin and were overlooked as being the cause.
In France we have so many of these moiturisers , we don't know what to choose from but my grand-mother, who was from the south of france, only ever used olive oil on her face, and a hat for sun protection, she had lovely skin up into her 80's.
@@td2222 Health organizations have stated that the natural SPF found in oils isn’t enough to keep you protected. If you need at least 30 SPF to have your skin shielded from UV radiation, know that olive oil only has an SPF of 8.
@@GeorgeMcDougall-gz4tp Use extra virgin olive oil, or castor oil. they both don't cause pimples. but if you use mixed olive oil or non evoo. then this might be the reason. Search for non- Comedogenic oils
Please please please do a video on very oily skin! I hate putting on any type of moisturisers on my face, but i still do because i am so confused about what I should use!
Great idea! Moisturizer doesn't necessarily improve oiliness either and there are different ways I get rid of oiliness for my patients (for very cheap too😉). I'll add it to the list and hopefully bring something out soon. Stay tuned 😊
@@Dr_Abs Doctor, is the video out yet? I too have oily or combination skin, i m not so sure and confused too, I have super like super oily t-zone, and less oily but still quite oily cheek, i m not sure is it dehydrated or what, but just that no matter what i put on, it will get get oily, due to the hot climate weather where i live. but my cheek are often dry after cleansing, but will still get oily afterwards, so dehydrated mayve?
I too have completely oily skin. Do I even need to use a moisturizer or oil? right now I go to gym 6 days of a week so I facewash 2 times one in morning then I apply sunscreen then I night I again do facewash after gym and apply tritinoin before I sleep which again I wash in morning and repeat... Please review and comment
This is so true! Before I got into skincare 2019, I just used coconut oil and my skin was never dry and always looked good. I also started (and will never stop my tretinoin in 2019). I always get the best results with just tretinoin cream in the evening, sunscreen in the morning and cleansing in the evening. Some oil over tretinoin occasionally feels good too.All the serums and „magic creams and potions“ are just fancy and aren’t doing anything! Stay bold as you are! And don’t let the brands and sponsors make you change the direction of your content for cash 😉🫶🏻✨
Okay my HA is going in the bin and I'm trying this. Many years ago I met an elderly lady who had the most beautiful skin I had ever seen ...... she told me she'd had skin cancer and on recovery the doctor told her to use Almond Oil on her face night and morning .... which she did ..... hence her gorgeous complexion. Thank you for this reminder Dr Abs.
For those of us who are sensitive to almonds, just remember that your food sensitivity will translate into your skin being sensitive to the almond oil as well.
First heard this concept around 3 years ago from a famous celebrity dermatologist in the Philippines named Dr. Vicky Belo and then recently from Dr. Shereene Idriss and now Dr. Abs. I love that derms are talking about this now coz I do feel it everytime I use a moisturizer with HA in it. It really makes sense! I love how Dr. Abs laid it all down for us in a super easy to understand way. Thanks, Doc!
I think so much is based on the persons chemistry as well. When I’ve used things with HA they dry out my skin and I never understood why so many people love them! But if so many people swear by it I have to believe it must work for them.
When you've used the castor oil at night (after cleansing and retinoid) do you put a very thin layer of castor oil? I know it's pretty thick and sticky...how does it work for night time?
I can't lie brother, you deserve all the attention, because indeed all these UA-camrs don't say anything. They will get sponsored by these companies to shill the products... your motto will become famous when you get more viewers haha '' NO BULLSH*T '' and how it should be.
A lot of women's hair are falling out due to haircare products as well. Every product has protien in it or some unnecessary ingredients. Can you speak about this or do you just address the skin ?
@@Dr_AbsThank you! This information is very helpful. Would love to see a video on sebaceous filament treatment and management. This is such a common issue and I have trouble keeping buildup at bay. Thanks for all you share on YT 😊
I'm glad I found this video, I've almost never used moisturizing creams, and for 10 years or more I've been using only oils and various types of serums and I'm satisfied. I used to think that maybe it was bad that I didn't use moisturizing creams, but now I won't worry about it anymore. I never liked them, their smells or consistency usually irritated me. I look really good for my age.
I thought it's just me who noticed, but this is so true! I stopped using moisturizer and my skin is never dry! When I used to use it I couldn't go without putting some because my skin would get flaky and dry, the moment I stopped, my skin got better, tho in the beginning it got dry I still avoided using moisturizer and I'm glad I did that
Oh my gosh! This is the channel I never knew I needed. Just subscribed. Thank you for confirming what I have been feeling. I always felt HA was so drying but everyone swore by it. It’s like the “emperor has no clothes” on situation.
I do actually live in a very humid climate! No not rainforest but air you can wear. Hyaluronic acid works great under my make up applie first to a damp face.
I live in an area classified as a temperate rainforest in the Appalachian mountains. I also put a serum with HA on damp skin every morning, then a moisturizer. Works great for my dry skin.
I have been suffering from dry skin on my face ever since I gave birth. I used so many moisturisers and nothing worked. Saw this video and bought squalane from minimalist, sorted all my problems! Thank you for making this video!!!
Try applying HA on very damp skin. Like still dripping a little after cleansing. Work it in with the water and add more water if it feels tacky. Top with your favorite oil and your skin will be much softer and smoother.
Thank you, you just saved me a bunch of money. I was listening to several yt channels about the best skincare and HA was recommended by all. I actually use oils like carrot oil etc for a while. You got yourself a new subscriber.
Dear Dr Abs, I must say that you have the most beautiful skin! Wow! is there anything special or different skin products you would recommend for a woman with natural red hair? Of course, I think sun damage started with the terrible sun burns I got when I was a kid-my family is French and everyone else has the typical darker skin and hair. Any particular product you would recommend for us redheads?
@@debyjohnson oh yeah it smells bad and tastes even worse 😂 I was looking for a stronger alternative than coconut oil for oil pulling (dental hygiene) and started learning about its other benefits. I can’t stand the taste so I mix a drop with toothpaste.. many uses for it if you can stomach it :)
@@BurstAsunder what about : Neem oil can be toxic and cause serious side effects, including seizures, kidney failure, and brain ischemia in children. Even small doses can cause metabolic acidosis. YIIKES! Stick to coconut oil.
FINALLY someone said it. I try and stay away from products that use HA. I also live in a dry climate and HA just dries the heck out of my skin. Love the tip of using squalene.
New sub here from Vancouver Island. Wow! Great info, thank you for your honesty & timely info. I’ve found the vast array of products & care regimes confusing. I’m 62 with fairly good skin, with some rosacea, a few dark spots & now starting to get the odd annoying milia. I’m a sagger, not a wrinkler 😅. I’ve tried lots of different things but am hooked on microneedling & some laser treatments. No Botox or fillers for me. The simpler the routine, the more likely I will be consistent. I’m going to binge watch your videos & send this out to all my peeps! Thank you again for your content! ❤
This is the best video I have ever seen on moisturizing the skin and why it does or doesn't work. His videos are very visually effective for me as well. Glad I found his channel! 🎉❤
It’s similar to how your eyeballs retain moisture - there’s a thin layer of oil from glands near your eyelashes, that holds water on the surface of your eye to keep it from evaporating so fast. My doctor said I had the driest eyes he’d ever seen because the water was evaporating instantly, every time I blinked the water would evaporate right away, due to the oil glands along my eyelashes being clogged, not releasing enough oil that spreads across my eyes to hold that moisture there. So I gently wash with my fingertips along my eyelashes to unclog the oil glands so the oil can get to my eyes, and in the meantime I use good eyedrops (not the cheap stuff, but brands that are just for moisture).
I'm back here after a couple of weeks to say THANK YOU!!!!! I followed your recommendations and my skin is getting better, I have less acne and more hydrated skin. I started using face oil on my hands too and I no longer have dry exfoliated cuticles
Very helpful well presented information and you have lovely skin too! I’m 60 my face is starting to wrinkle and sag noticeably now 😳 yip I know I’m 60 😂but it’s a bit depressing, living in Scotland I was never brought up to use sunscreen on my face think that’s half the problem 😳 I’ve used every high end cream under the sun spent a fortune but noticed my skin reacts badly to HA products in particular. Will definitely simplify from now on thank you! 💕💙🏴🇬🇧
God I love this guy! Speaks the truth! I’ve literally saved $$$$ every year going forward. My new routine, low strength tretinoin 0.25 am and pm, Korean sunscreen and in the evening a face oil by the ordinary.
Ur body already makes its own moisture. It gets moisture from blood capillaries and natural moisturizing agents like urea, squalene, ceramides etc. We are brainwashed by the skin Industry and their marketing that we really need a moisturizer. Like he says oil repels water and its the perfect moisturizer. Some examples are olive oil, Vaseline, castor oil. The only suitation where u need a moisturizer is extremely dry environment or using tretinoin. Glycerin is the real humactant that gets the job done. But companies don't promote it. Because they want to make more 🤑 rather than ur health. HA actually dries ur skin when ur not in a very humid environment. Edit: I am a Pharmacist
@@hosanycreateEat a nourishing diet (lots of animal foods and animal fat) drink enough water and use a good oil on your skin to keep your own moisture in. I use tallow, pork lard, high quality olive oil and jojoba). Amazing. When I don't use it my skin never feels dry. And I am not a spring chicken. Hope this helps!
Real talk!! Common sense isnt so common these days bc we are fed so much crap on the Internet. Let this be a reminder to let your body do what it was meant to!! Im about to binge this channel.
I was doing this for years unintentionally with either coconut oil or castor oil. It really does make a difference. When my husband moved in with me manyyears ago now, he had adult acne and had struggled with it for years. I gave him coconut oil to try for a month. It worked and he hasnt had any issues since!!! I think all the crap he had been prescribed or tried had broken his skin barrier down. The oil rejuvenated it :)
I'm so glad you're doing this video, because this whole ridiculous notion that hyaluronic acid is the be-all and end-all for moisturizers is completely untrue. I have absolutely no medical background, but figured this out myself over a year ago, and couldn't believe no one was talking about it. Now the problem is trying to find products without hyaluronic acid, because everyone feels they have to put it in there because of the fallacy and fantasy that it absolutely must be in everything.
Thank you!! I've been saying this for a couple of years, but as I didn't have any scientific data to "back me up," nobody would listen to me. To me, it just made sense. I'd been slithering moisturiser on my face for decades (serums were introduced later) and my skin remained dry. I was told that HA was the answer to my concern - no, it wasn't. My skin became even drier! Out went the moisturiser and the HA, in came squalene, followed by castor oil. Result : NORMAL SKIN 😊❤❤
I started to use essential oil (Tamanu oil as the carrier oil) as body and face care since August and within three months it changed my skin completely! I had dry skin all over and for years no moisture could really help.
I got a sample of it and it smells terrible, like straw or some kind of old dusty things. I guess thats how ceramides smell but its kind of gross to me
Cereva may work but its products contains phthalates. Which isn’t good to be using everyday on your skin. FYI. So many are recommend it but don’t talk about the harsh chemicals
I remember when i was a teen suffering w bad acne and oily skin I don't even remember how or when I found this out but I literally just stopped buying all major products and switched to a vegetable glycerin bar soap from whole foods, extra virgin olive oil instead of moisturiser, some natural mineral spf 30 lotion & indian aztec healing clay 1x a week for my acne and I had the best skin of my life (so far), I even stopped using body lotion & just used olive oil straight out the shower on damp skin... years later I use all these different products & my skin doesn't look as good as it did then. I've been thinking about going back but I keep being influenced by the internet (mostly tiktok), but now this video might actually seal the deal for me. Thank you so much!
I love my moisturizer BUT speaking of oils, the best oil I’ve ever tried is the Moroccan cold pressed prickly pear oil. Heaven for skin! A friend brought it from Morocco and even there it’s quite expensive. They made it in front of her.
castor oil for skin care should be organic come in a dark glass bottle and be hexane free Can be used with a carrier oil such as almond oil (dont use almond if you have nut allergy - almonds are drupes and related to nuts ) or olive oil can be used with it - use carefully as it is thick wash off gently after 20 minutes
Why buy pure castor oil if you are mixing it with another oil- then it is no longer pure. What confusion! Pure is one. Mixed with another oil is not PURE.
I think people forget that our SKIN IS DESIGNED to protect us and keep out things like germs and other harmful stuff. It won’t absorb the products these big companies sell. Don’t get me wrong, it does absorb some things like topical medications, but this video is exactly right! I had oily skin that became dry. It was counterintuitive for me to put oil on my face because I had always been so oily. The oil on the outside keeps the moisture in. The same with hair. A tiny bit of oil on the strands keeps the moisture locked in.
I always think the same way. I had very dry skin before but when i used cerave cream my skin became drier. Now i use goldbond's diabetic cream on my face. Its much oily but my skin loves it. People say my skin is glowing
@@scorpionic-nighthey I am a diabetic, trust me when we say dry skin it means it’s normally ten times drier than a person without diabetes. Diabetes is an open invitation to treat for several health issues unfortunately some more serious than dry skin.
This was actually the best video about skin and moisturizing it on the internet that I've seen in the past 5 years. The epidermis is just dead skin and I feel like he's right about our moisturizers not getting deep into our dermis. If you just review basic science, it tells you that the stratum basal is always creating new cells and there is 20 or 30 layers of our epidermis. How our skin cells work is the skin pushes up to the surface but by the time they get there they're dead because they're too far away from the blood vessels that give them the nutrients they needs. But these dead skin cells have keratin which makes it an impenetrable barrier. Our sebaceous glands only produce oil because oil protects our skin like a barrier. So maybe in essence, all we need is a skin barrier. When we wash away that oil that was our natural skin barrier. It feels like we've heard this before doesn't it . So maybe in essence, all we need is sunscreen ? Anyways, that's all I know... so just watch the video
I love Cera Ve, this product is good for clarifying bumpy and rough skin. I use the Cera Ve dry skin shower gel, then pat my skin with a towel so it’s still damp. I then mix Cera Ve Cream with Aveeno dry skin oil and my skin stays smooth and silky all day. It’s how you apply the products.
I am a trained esthetician and have tried so many products under the sun, but this is what I've found to be the most useful for my skin: CosRx snail mucin on damp skin and tallow. For those who don't know, tallow is animal fat and is one of the OG skincare products in humanity's history. I occasionally use straight up oils, and would recommend jojoba or olive oil if you prefer not to use animal products. My skin seems to prefer tallow but I do add an additional moisturizer in winter between the snail mucin and tallow. And if I need some heavy duty help for extra dry areas, I'll add a small amount of aquaphor on top. I do use actives like PHA, salicylic acid, bakuchiol, or retinol, but not every day and dependant on what my skin needs. Skin needs fat/oil every day though and that is across the board true for everyone!
Thank you, Dr. How do I incorporate an oil with the use of tretinoin? Put the Tret on first and wait several minutes and then use the oil? Do Squalane clog pores?
@@Dr_Abs please which oil do you recommend i get...i only have the Black Jamaican Castor Oil, Can i use it to Top of my Trentinion...and also use to hydrate my face, my face is looking starved of moisture at the moment, please respond. Thank u
Hey doc, please make a detail video about oily skin solutions.The whole skincare market is booming with advertisements and being a newbie in skincare world,it is getting too messy.Please do surely remember to make a video on oily skincare.
I absolutely adore this video and advice! As a trainee derm, I’ve switched to solely using a Bakuchiol oil as a moisturiser in the day and my skin has never felt and looked so much better. 💙💙💙
My skin is very oily so I tried the oils and it just results in more oily skin. I like a matte look, therefore, I use this gel moisturizer that has Dimethicone, niacinamide, glycerin and vitamin b5. That works well to calm it down so moisturizers do work.
I live in the high desert of Los Angeles. My skin is very dry. I took a hint from the Hollywood makeup artists out here; they use Vaseline under models’ and actors’ makeup. It gives a beautiful glow and hydrates my skin. Eezy-peezy. And my skin is beautiful!
I say this all the time... lack of hydration is lack of sebum on skin, oil, we need nourishing ingredients such as: lard, coconut oil, cocoa butter etc
yeah no, no shiny oil for me at night. I'm a side sleeper and my pillow and blankets will be getting the oil treatment instead of my face. I may use a moisturizing cream once every two weeks. I've noticed that it's only really needed when the air is dry and i'm going to spend time outide. (Winter) I often use a bit of vaseline (it's also pretty cheap.)
I appreciate the no nonsense approach & scientific facts that show us the why and how so clearly. There are just too many fads that are unsupported by studies. Head scratches like HA or snail mucin that really did zero for me. Thank you for taking the time to educate us.
@@Dr_Abs Wouldn't you know it the bigwigs who marketed it produced articles about how snail caretakers had softer, younger looking hands & all that hokum. Advertising is just so easy to swallow hook, line & sinker. But there are countless people really looking forward to what is real as opposed to what makes it sell. Thanks lots Doc. Looking forward to your next videos.
Thank you! I avoid hyaluronic acid. Over time, it takes moisture from the deeper layers so ages you faster over time. I only use it if I have a special event and I pat water over it when I have applied it so the hyaluronic acid has some water to "chew on" so it doesn't steal from my lower layers. If I need moisture on my face, I use cold pressed organic jojoba oil, which is actually a wax, but is very close to our skin's oil. I put it on right after a shower or after washing my face and it seals in moisture. It soaks in after a few minutes. In the winter when the bitter cold saps my skin of moisture, I put a super thin layer of vaseline. Very cheap and very effective.
I bought Squalane based on your advice and it was a game-changer. Thanks a bunch Dr. Abs! But I've heard using oils can dilute SPF in sunscreens. How am I supposed to use it in the morning then??
Understand your skin is the key. Use whatever that helps your skin. I use HA and Vit C serum on damp skin followed by aloe gel moisturizer. Then sunscreen on it. In evenings, HA serum and then moisturizer and tretinoin at night or just basting my skin with diaper rash cream. Works wonders to my skin because mine is oily and dry. It doesn't need anymore oil but moisture. I follow Dr. Idriss advice but improvise because now I understand my skin better.
Harvard Health also recommends treating dry skin by soaking it in water and then covering it in an occlusive (they mention Vaseline). Do you think there are any potential disadvantages to the skin by using occlusives like oil or petrolatum? I read a few studies online that concluded both prolonged occlusion and prolonged water exposure disrupted the stratum corneum and induced barrier damage. I wonder if something like squalane oil would be occlusive enough to have negative effects.
I wouldn't say squalane is a complete occlusive - only when you apply so much that it forms a thick layer. I personally recommend to my patients to apply a thin layer so that gaseous exchange can still take place and you're not blocking the skin like an occlusive. That way, were trying to mimic what nature intended for the skin as closely as possible.
I've been formulating skincare to start a business. I've noticed with my lotions and creams that the overall moisture levels are WAY better in my skin. I can feel how my skin can actually go without moisturiser for longer periods and it still feels moist and hydrated. ❤
You have confirmed what I had suspected. Hyloronic acid and Vitamin b3 both dries the skin of sebum, thus it is more dry… Oils have been a great and cheap solution, because skincare products are typically loaded with the stuff, that dries the skin out…
You're so right about Niacinamide. It destroyed my protection barrier, making my skin so fragile n thin. It might be a good solution for oily skin type, but not for sensitive, reactive ect
I use 3 drops rosehip oil every morning to moisturise and a pea size amount of shea butter at night. I'm 54 and have plump, rosy, glowing skin with zero wrinkles yet.
Thank you for the information. To keep my skin hydrated, I've been using rose and argan oil on my face for over fifteen years. Sweet almond and shea body oil, while my skin is still damp after having a shower and my skin has benefitted from it. It also helps that I've never smoked, have the occasional glass of wine🍷and drink a lot water.
I like The Ordinary squalene oil and use it when I need a boost but mainly in my moisturizer because it looks weird on its own. I’m allergic to or react to so many of the chemicals in all the various products such as HA especially which damages my skin, so it was refreshing to find a product that doesn’t cause any reaction. Still I need to use a moisturiser as I have health conditions that make my skin irritated and red when I don’t use anything anyway so it’s not like the moisturiser is causing that but it is the only way to soothe it even if it might cause a type of rebound addiction by applying it. I know what I looked like before compared to now seeing as I physically couldn’t moisturise for so long and now I do I have skin that doesn’t get damaged or scarred permanently by simple day to day interactions. It’s not just the moisture that you need although it helps. Having a thicker and more plumped skin helps fight off damage which only seems to appear years down the line when it’s too late to do anything.
Thank you for this doctor God!! I have said over and over again moisturizer makes my skin dry especially hydraulic acid serums even with moisturizer and friends think i'm crazy!! Will definitely try an oil. Thanks so much!!
I love these videos. Reminds me to drink more water, I used to take fish oil too or better yet, eat the fish itself, like Salmon. There are a lot of crazy gimmicks out there. I saw a video of a famous sister selling her vitamins and one was for cellulite. There is just craziness out there for the miracle overnight look years younger product, the product that will get rid of fat and so on. It's nice to come here and get the truth. Though I do have dry skin and use moisturizer, but not the super expensive one. I tried so many, and none made me feel 21 years old again and I had to accept that reality.
Thank you for confirming this. I made the switch to oils a few years ago and my skin has been much less dry, red and itchy. One downside is residue can build up on clothes. What I've been doing to counteract that is a fluffy bathrobe after oiling for about 20m before getting dressed.
Glycerin also removes moisture from your skin if the exterior environment is incompatible. Glycerin is better if you use it in winter to pull moisture from the Aïr instead of your skin like in the summer.
But doesn’t all moisturisers out there actually contain oil, fatty acids, silicones etc that will trap the moisture in? It’s not like they only contain humectants, that would be a serum, but not a moisturiser.
Should we be using oil for the rest of the body too or just the face? I’m 62, living in Chicago where we have both hot summers and cold winters. Recently turned to Palmers lotion and I feel it’s dried out my skin. What do you recommend??? Thank you!
I like rosehip oil. I still use moisturiser but if if feels like it needs more I'll revert to an oil. I think hyauaronic acid works better if you spritz some hydrating toner on first before you use it, I do that with my moisturiser that has that ingredient too. I still have oil in my skin so I don't use an oil all the time.
But what showering? If I shower twice a day won't I need moisturizer bc my skin is dried out after the water on my skin or do I still use an oil after the shower ? And do I just use it after the first shower or the second shower?
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That’s because people confuse or simply don’t know the difference between dehydrated skin and dry skin. Dehydrated is lacking moisture, dry is lacking natural oils. So if you have naturally dry skin your skin doesn’t produce enough oils on its own. You can have oily, combo or dry skin and your skin be dehydrated at the same time because it’s lacking moisture aka water. Hyaluronic acid help skin to retain moisture not oils, therefore if your issue is truly dry skin then what you’re needing is oils to replace what you’re missing.
@@jacquelinew3881
Thank you for this! 💜
I have oily skin, but occasionally it gets dehydrated. HA helped getting the balance back. I can't even think where would I be if I simply jumped on the castor (or any) oil bandwagon, simply because I see and hear everyone is using it. Do research and know your skin before you follow anyone's "expert" advice.
@@mimimimz6719 Thank you! Now I'm confused... HA or oil?? Why do you thank her for her comment if you don't share her opinion🤔?
@@angelauska
You need to read both comments more carefully again.
My skin is NOT dry, but oily, so putting oils on it won't help. However, since my oily skin gets dehydrated sometimes I need moisturizer with HA, which I use. But let's say someone has dry skin ( meaning lacking oils, not moisture), oils will help. But if your skin is dry and dehydrated you need both, oils and HA.
Edit: Btw, I do share her opinion, that's why I was thanking her for making a distinction between dry and dehydrated skin and sharing with us what helps which skin problem.
Esthetician told me that I have very dry skin, but I’m oily in T zone, so is that combination skin (T zone oily and cheeks normal/dry or completely dry) or am I just dehydrated?
@@Commentator488that’s combination skin
I'm going to use water to wash my face, keep hydrated, eat healthy and exercise. Theres so much conflicting info out there, I'm done. Going back to basics.
Agree!
As l reached late thirties ,l have figured out my skin is getting dry throughout the year. Moisturizer is not enough for me. I use Olive oil after taking a bath in the afternoon. I use Castrol oil before going to bed. My skin looks better and l can even put on make up on my oil based face.
I feel the same! 😣
Me too, the best way is to stop using products, we don't need these as we evolve.
I think that is really it. It boils down to, you are what you eat. I know I forget that and forget to drink enough water. Eating food that is made at home rather than something canned or frozen and has loads of sodium in it and other stuff to keep it on a shelf for years.
Dr. Shereene Idriss also spoke out against using skincare products that contain hyaluronic acid. She said hyaluronic acid draws moisture from your skin, leaving your skin dry.
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Would glycerin do the same as hyaluronic acid?
@coffeelover4642 it's also a humectant if that's what you mean
@@Dr_Abs would it be as detrimental as hyaluronic?
Good question, I've never seen a study with a good control to test that unfortunately
Watched this a couple of weeks ago, I dumped the hyaluronic acid was using every day, I went full on with squalane oil and omg the difference is crazy. My skin is so much healthier it feels amazing to. Thank you so much you’ve saved my skin and wallet.
You're very welcome! I'm glad this video has been helping people ever since I made it. There's plenty more stuff on the channel and plenty more in the works too 😁
A agree, bought a 250ml bottle of pure olive oil squalane and love how it absorbs right in and gives me nice glow. Also I found no greasy heavy feeling with squalane.
& What's Your Natural Skin Texture Before Appling Those Products?
Oily/Natural/Dry/Rough?? Plz Reply 🙏🏻
@@moubhattacharyay6891 hi, my skin in normal to a bit on the dry side. 😊
@@markw7982 Ok! Thanks For Replying..😊
I use castor oil everyday. Thought it would break me out but the opposite. My skin looks so much healthier.
thank you for tip!
Same here. :)
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Ok under make up?
I use castor oil for hair growth. Im very much afraid if I put it on my face, whether it may trigger facial hair growth. Did you face any issues?!
I started just using the ordinary plant squaline. It’s absolutely lovely. I’ve stopped using creams. I also use almond oil at night and on my hair. I wanted to just strip back to basics. Less products and chemicals. Love this advice.😊
Glad I found your channel 🙂I have never stuck to any skin care routine. Have been starting to look into oils...
Guess what ladies - nearly 70 now and not having a skin care routine hasn't resulted in lots of wrinkles! Nutrition plays a big part, as does sleep.
I completely agree with you. I am just starting a skin care routine, am 64, have eaten junk food and sweets my entire life and my skin looks pretty good. I don't know if it's good or not but people think I am in my 50;s.
@@susant8555 I have found I can't really use oils either.. still get breakouts!
Same here, no serious skin care routine. I just turned 74 and, except for laugh lines - which I don’t regret - I’m not at all wrinkly. I use black castor oil on my face and everyplace else to combat my dry itchy skin and absolutely love it. I haven’t put on so much at night though. I’m not sure if I can stand it but I’m going to try it.
@@carolinezook black castor oil - isn't that a combination oil? not pure castor oil? does it matter?
@@roseother8306 no, it’s not a combination oil, it’s been roasted.
I live in the humid tropical climate. I used to use only coconut oil, yet over time my skin turned really oily yet also rough on the surface. Then i started incorporating a HA toner (japan's Hada labo) and my skin felt moisturized and plump and the texture got better. Since i'm oily skinned i quit the coconut oil and only used the HA. If you live in humid climates HA actually works to hydrate.
Omggg same. My skin is still oily thanks to the hot and humid climate of SEA, but much better since I no longer have dry patches in some area thanks to HA. Judging from your username, are you from Indonesia?
Coconut oil is known to be drying and comodegenic. You could try Castor oil, raw shea butter, almond oil or jojoba oil.
Castor oil has been a game changer. I had solar urtacaria bumpsfor a while which disappeared after 3 days of using Castor oil.
So what you're saying that the abs is wrong? This goes against everything what you said on this video.
I live in a humid not tropical place and it’s the opposite for me. HA was the worst on my skin, making it even drier. I guess it really dependes where you live and how your body reacts to it
@@thehyatt straight castor oil is too thick for me and it's also quite drying. I've tried using it to thicken my eyebrows but it caused CCs. My fave oil so far is squalane
I am 72, never worn face foundation and only use castor oil mixed with a few drops of an essential oil. I only put it on after my shower every two or three days. Sometimes I only wash my face every other day. I do not have dry skin and I have no pimples. I also have a fairly clean organic diet with never having smoked. The last time I had any alcohol was at my daughter's wedding 11 years ago. People always comment on how my skin looks so amazing...even my doctor.
Since I dropped all kinds of cosmetics on my problematic combination skin a few years ago and use only a drop of cheap msm gel under sesame or olive oil people comment that I am looking younger by the day. I am 76. I might try castor oil too.
This isn’t a video about moisturizer. It’s about hyaluronic acid. Moisturizers used to be good because they contained oils. Then they got on this “oil-free” kick, which makes no sense. Now I’m frustrated by it being extremely hard to find a product that does not have HA.
When it first came out, it was always made clear that in dry air the ha will draw moisture from your skin. Somehow that quickly got ignored.
Maybe I have to try oils now. It’s hard to find one that’s not irritating.
I just want to kindly point out - you answered your own question at the end of your comment. Many companies went “oil free” when consumers stopped using their products containing oils because the oils were blamed for acne breakouts, skin irritation, and other issues like seborrheic dermatitis(my mom was advised by her dermatologist to only use oil free products to control this condition and treats his directive like it’s gospel.) I’m curious if these products just contained poor quality oils or if there were other chemicals used in production that degraded the oils or caused problems on the skin and were overlooked as being the cause.
Cetaphil is extremely easy to find and it has oil. You just need to read more labels lol
@@missmayflower jojoba oil is my all time favorite
It's been very dry lately, and i cut out hyuralonic acid, and it's doing wonders
I avoid HA like fire, my skin feels so dry after using it.
In France we have so many of these moiturisers , we don't know what to choose from but my grand-mother, who was from the south of france, only ever used olive oil on her face, and a hat for sun protection, she had lovely skin up into her 80's.
How did she use the olive oil?
Olive oil is actually a natural sunscreen.
@@td2222 Health organizations have stated that the natural SPF found in oils isn’t enough to keep you protected. If you need at least 30 SPF to have your skin shielded from UV radiation, know that olive oil only has an SPF of 8.
@@GeorgeMcDougall-gz4tp Use extra virgin olive oil, or castor oil. they both don't cause pimples. but if you use mixed olive oil or non evoo. then this might be the reason. Search for non- Comedogenic oils
Never ever use olive oil on your skin
Please please please do a video on very oily skin! I hate putting on any type of moisturisers on my face, but i still do because i am so confused about what I should use!
Great idea! Moisturizer doesn't necessarily improve oiliness either and there are different ways I get rid of oiliness for my patients (for very cheap too😉). I'll add it to the list and hopefully bring something out soon. Stay tuned 😊
@@Dr_Abs Doctor, is the video out yet? I too have oily or combination skin, i m not so sure and confused too, I have super like super oily t-zone, and less oily but still quite oily cheek, i m not sure is it dehydrated or what, but just that no matter what i put on, it will get get oily, due to the hot climate weather where i live.
but my cheek are often dry after cleansing, but will still get oily afterwards, so dehydrated mayve?
I too have completely oily skin. Do I even need to use a moisturizer or oil? right now I go to gym 6 days of a week so I facewash 2 times one in morning then I apply sunscreen then I night I again do facewash after gym and apply tritinoin before I sleep which again I wash in morning and repeat... Please review and comment
Dr. Idriss said the same about Hyaluronic acid and I've stopped using it. I've started using snail Mucin, sealed with oil. This works so much better!
This is so true! Before I got into skincare 2019, I just used coconut oil and my skin was never dry and always looked good. I also started (and will never stop my tretinoin in 2019). I always get the best results with just tretinoin cream in the evening, sunscreen in the morning and cleansing in the evening. Some oil over tretinoin occasionally feels good too.All the serums and „magic creams and potions“ are just fancy and aren’t doing anything!
Stay bold as you are! And don’t let the brands and sponsors make you change the direction of your content for cash 😉🫶🏻✨
You don't need tretinoin, you need different food. Find the root cause, not a drug.
@@NoOctopuss
This. It can be quite an arduous task, but it's worth it.
Okay my HA is going in the bin and I'm trying this. Many years ago I met an elderly lady who had the most beautiful skin I had ever seen ...... she told me she'd had skin cancer and on recovery the doctor told her to use Almond Oil on her face night and morning .... which she did ..... hence her gorgeous complexion. Thank you for this reminder Dr Abs.
For those of us who are sensitive to almonds, just remember that your food sensitivity will translate into your skin being sensitive to the almond oil as well.
First heard this concept around 3 years ago from a famous celebrity dermatologist in the Philippines named Dr. Vicky Belo and then recently from Dr. Shereene Idriss and now Dr. Abs. I love that derms are talking about this now coz I do feel it everytime I use a moisturizer with HA in it. It really makes sense! I love how Dr. Abs laid it all down for us in a super easy to understand way. Thanks, Doc!
At night, I use jojoba oil in the shower to cleanse my face, then RetinA then castor oil. In the morning, I use castor oil with facial massage
I think so much is based on the persons chemistry as well. When I’ve used things with HA they dry out my skin and I never understood why so many people love them! But if so many people swear by it I have to believe it must work for them.
When you've used the castor oil at night (after cleansing and retinoid) do you put a very thin layer of castor oil? I know it's pretty thick and sticky...how does it work for night time?
Your face did not get hairy?
Same
I can't lie brother, you deserve all the attention, because indeed all these UA-camrs don't say anything. They will get sponsored by these companies to shill the products... your motto will become famous when you get more viewers haha '' NO BULLSH*T '' and how it should be.
Thank you very much 🙏 I think/thought the same and that's why I started the channel. Hopefully it will start a trend 🙌
A lot of women's hair are falling out due to haircare products as well. Every product has protien in it or some unnecessary ingredients. Can you speak about this or do you just address the skin ?
I'm not a huge expert in hair but that will be heavily related to diet to be honest
And hormones!
@@Dr_AbsThank you! This information is very helpful. Would love to see a video on sebaceous filament treatment and management. This is such a common issue and I have trouble keeping buildup at bay. Thanks for all you share on YT 😊
I'm glad I found this video, I've almost never used moisturizing creams, and for 10 years or more I've been using only oils and various types of serums and I'm satisfied. I used to think that maybe it was bad that I didn't use moisturizing creams, but now I won't worry about it anymore. I never liked them, their smells or consistency usually irritated me. I look really good for my age.
I thought it's just me who noticed, but this is so true! I stopped using moisturizer and my skin is never dry! When I used to use it I couldn't go without putting some because my skin would get flaky and dry, the moment I stopped, my skin got better, tho in the beginning it got dry I still avoided using moisturizer and I'm glad I did that
Oh my gosh! This is the channel I never knew I needed. Just subscribed. Thank you for confirming what I have been feeling. I always felt HA was so drying but everyone swore by it. It’s like the “emperor has no clothes” on situation.
😂... Emperor 's new cloth... Childhood memories..
I do actually live in a very humid climate! No not rainforest but air you can wear. Hyaluronic acid works great under my make up applie first to a damp face.
I live in an area classified as a temperate rainforest in the Appalachian mountains. I also put a serum with HA on damp skin every morning, then a moisturizer. Works great for my dry skin.
this man wants to take a dump of HA. IT IS NOT A BAD PRODUCT. IT IS JUST USED WRONG. im not going to put oil on my hormonal, acne prone skin. lol.
I have been suffering from dry skin on my face ever since I gave birth. I used so many moisturisers and nothing worked. Saw this video and bought squalane from minimalist, sorted all my problems! Thank you for making this video!!!
What in the🎉 world is squalene, squalane ? Where would I find it?
Try applying HA on very damp skin. Like still dripping a little after cleansing. Work it in with the water and add more water if it feels tacky. Top with your favorite oil and your skin will be much softer and smoother.
Thank you, you just saved me a bunch of money. I was listening to several yt channels about the best skincare and HA was recommended by all. I actually use oils like carrot oil etc for a while. You got yourself a new subscriber.
Dear Dr Abs, I must say that you have the most beautiful skin! Wow! is there anything special or different skin products you would recommend for a woman with natural red hair? Of course, I think sun damage started with the terrible sun burns I got when I was a kid-my family is French and everyone else has the typical darker skin and hair. Any particular product you would recommend for us redheads?
I use castor oil at night. Wake up with baby smooth skin. Now I know why!
Do you also use vaseline or only oil?
should i use it under eyes?
@@asustufa1515castor oil is good for your eyes. I use castor oil all over my face including my lashes
how old are you?
jep its the best
I’m obsessed with neem oil!! It doesn’t smell good but it works like magic to decrease any irritation or dryness!
I cannot imagine neem oil. I use it as an anti fungal and pest control on my plants in the garden. Smells like a$$.
@@debyjohnson oh yeah it smells bad and tastes even worse 😂 I was looking for a stronger alternative than coconut oil for oil pulling (dental hygiene) and started learning about its other benefits. I can’t stand the taste so I mix a drop with toothpaste.. many uses for it if you can stomach it :)
@@BurstAsunder what about : Neem oil can be toxic and cause serious side effects, including seizures, kidney failure, and brain ischemia in children. Even small doses can cause metabolic acidosis.
YIIKES! Stick to coconut oil.
FINALLY someone said it. I try and stay away from products that use HA. I also live in a dry climate and HA just dries the heck out of my skin. Love the tip of using squalene.
New sub here from Vancouver Island. Wow! Great info, thank you for your honesty & timely info. I’ve found the vast array of products & care regimes confusing. I’m 62 with fairly good skin, with some rosacea, a few dark spots & now starting to get the odd annoying milia. I’m a sagger, not a wrinkler 😅. I’ve tried lots of different things but am hooked on microneedling & some laser treatments. No Botox or fillers for me. The simpler the routine, the more likely I will be consistent. I’m going to binge watch your videos & send this out to all my peeps! Thank you again for your content! ❤
Do you mind if I ask what kind of laser treatment you had done?
Great video but the music is very distracting 😔
Music AWFULLY irritating detracts from😊 message
It’s a myth among YT content providers that music helps. 90% of them fall for it.
yes... very bad music and popping sounds
Music is NOT appropriate......totally clashes with the tempo of the video and is a distraction. Can't understand why you would use it ?
True
This is the best video I have ever seen on moisturizing the skin and why it does or doesn't work. His videos are very visually effective for me as well. Glad I found his channel! 🎉❤
It’s similar to how your eyeballs retain moisture - there’s a thin layer of oil from glands near your eyelashes, that holds water on the surface of your eye to keep it from evaporating so fast.
My doctor said I had the driest eyes he’d ever seen because the water was evaporating instantly, every time I blinked the water would evaporate right away, due to the oil glands along my eyelashes being clogged, not releasing enough oil that spreads across my eyes to hold that moisture there.
So I gently wash with my fingertips along my eyelashes to unclog the oil glands so the oil can get to my eyes, and in the meantime I use good eyedrops (not the cheap stuff, but brands that are just for moisture).
I have been using Cerave Moisturizer for years and so far so good 👍
I'm back here after a couple of weeks to say THANK YOU!!!!! I followed your recommendations and my skin is getting better, I have less acne and more hydrated skin. I started using face oil on my hands too and I no longer have dry exfoliated cuticles
Plenty more in me new Skool group www.skool.com/livebetter that launches today ☺️
What products are you using??
Its the " think about it, lets use common sense for a second " for me! Thank you for your knowledge. Finally someone that speaks my language.
Very helpful well presented information and you have lovely skin too! I’m 60 my face is starting to wrinkle and sag noticeably now 😳 yip I know I’m 60 😂but it’s a bit depressing, living in Scotland I was never brought up to use sunscreen on my face think that’s half the problem 😳
I’ve used every high end cream under the sun spent a fortune but noticed my skin reacts badly to HA products in particular. Will definitely simplify from now on thank you! 💕💙🏴🇬🇧
So nice to hear you say this!! Squalane oil is my holy grail!!
Is there a specific brand you recommend?
@@Morrisonsgirlfriendforever1971 I like The Ordinary because it’s readily available at my Ulta Store. It’s good stuff❤️
This expert is marvellous. Many thanks for an instructive beneficial advice.
God I love this guy! Speaks the truth! I’ve literally saved $$$$ every year going forward. My new routine, low strength tretinoin 0.25 am and pm, Korean sunscreen and in the evening a face oil by the ordinary.
what do you use to cleanse off the Korean sunscreen?
Oil is a sealant. Not a moisturizer. You can have oily skin that is dry and flaky. Use a moisturizer then massage an oil over top to seal moisture in.
Ur body already makes its own moisture. It gets moisture from blood capillaries and natural moisturizing agents like urea, squalene, ceramides etc. We are brainwashed by the skin Industry and their marketing that we really need a moisturizer. Like he says oil repels water and its the perfect moisturizer. Some examples are olive oil, Vaseline, castor oil. The only suitation where u need a moisturizer is extremely dry environment or using tretinoin. Glycerin is the real humactant that gets the job done. But companies don't promote it. Because they want to make more 🤑 rather than ur health. HA actually dries ur skin when ur not in a very humid environment.
Edit: I am a Pharmacist
I don't know who to listen to anymore.
@@hosanycreateLosing my mind slowly
@@hosanycreateEat a nourishing diet (lots of animal foods and animal fat) drink enough water and use a good oil on your skin to keep your own moisture in. I use tallow, pork lard, high quality olive oil and jojoba). Amazing. When I don't use it my skin never feels dry. And I am not a spring chicken. Hope this helps!
@@danisharshad1354 then why do many ppl get dry skin? I have dry skin despite drinking water bcz I genetically have it
Great info, ordered the squalane oil and dropped the HA moisturizer.
🙌 glad to be of service
You need to use HA or glycerine with water not alone.
Real talk!! Common sense isnt so common these days bc we are fed so much crap on the Internet. Let this be a reminder to let your body do what it was meant to!! Im about to binge this channel.
I was doing this for years unintentionally with either coconut oil or castor oil. It really does make a difference. When my husband moved in with me manyyears ago now, he had adult acne and had struggled with it for years. I gave him coconut oil to try for a month. It worked and he hasnt had any issues since!!! I think all the crap he had been prescribed or tried had broken his skin barrier down. The oil rejuvenated it :)
I'm so glad you're doing this video, because this whole ridiculous notion that hyaluronic acid is the be-all and end-all for moisturizers is completely untrue. I have absolutely no medical background, but figured this out myself over a year ago, and couldn't believe no one was talking about it. Now the problem is trying to find products without hyaluronic acid, because everyone feels they have to put it in there because of the fallacy and fantasy that it absolutely must be in everything.
Thank you!! I've been saying this for a couple of years, but as I didn't have any scientific data to "back me up," nobody would listen to me. To me, it just made sense. I'd been slithering moisturiser on my face for decades (serums were introduced later) and my skin remained dry. I was told that HA was the answer to my concern - no, it wasn't. My skin became even drier!
Out went the moisturiser and the HA, in came squalene, followed by castor oil.
Result : NORMAL SKIN 😊❤❤
I started to use essential oil (Tamanu oil as the carrier oil) as body and face care since August and within three months it changed my skin completely! I had dry skin all over and for years no moisture could really help.
I absolutely LOVE Cerave. I use it with my tretinoin and it really works wonder for my skin.
Cereve works well to keep eczema prone skin moisturized.
I got a sample of it and it smells terrible, like straw or some kind of old dusty things. I guess thats how ceramides smell but its kind of gross to me
@@fishscales28 I use cerave it has no smell at all. Try another bottle.
Cereva may work but its products contains phthalates. Which isn’t good to be using everyday on your skin. FYI. So many are recommend it but don’t talk about the harsh chemicals
It contains microplastics as well, so it’s a big no from me. 😏
I remember when i was a teen suffering w bad acne and oily skin I don't even remember how or when I found this out but I literally just stopped buying all major products and switched to a vegetable glycerin bar soap from whole foods, extra virgin olive oil instead of moisturiser, some natural mineral spf 30 lotion & indian aztec healing clay 1x a week for my acne and I had the best skin of my life (so far), I even stopped using body lotion & just used olive oil straight out the shower on damp skin... years later I use all these different products & my skin doesn't look as good as it did then. I've been thinking about going back but I keep being influenced by the internet (mostly tiktok), but now this video might actually seal the deal for me. Thank you so much!
I love my moisturizer BUT speaking of oils, the best oil I’ve ever tried is the Moroccan cold pressed prickly pear oil. Heaven for skin! A friend brought it from Morocco and even there it’s quite expensive. They made it in front of her.
Thank you!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I am 41 years old and I’m barely learning anything about my skin!
You give great information but my recommendation would be to turn the music down and speak a little more clearly. ✨
castor oil for skin care should be organic come in a dark glass bottle and be hexane free Can be used with a carrier oil such as almond oil (dont use almond if you have nut allergy - almonds are drupes and related to nuts ) or olive oil can be used with it - use carefully as it is thick wash off gently after 20 minutes
Why buy pure castor oil if you are mixing it with another oil- then it is no longer pure. What confusion!
Pure is one.
Mixed with another oil is not PURE.
I think people forget that our SKIN IS DESIGNED to protect us and keep out things like germs and other harmful stuff. It won’t absorb the products these big companies sell. Don’t get me wrong, it does absorb some things like topical medications, but this video is exactly right! I had oily skin that became dry. It was counterintuitive for me to put oil on my face because I had always been so oily. The oil on the outside keeps the moisture in. The same with hair. A tiny bit of oil on the strands keeps the moisture locked in.
Yes. Vaseline and/or castor oil
Thank you for all the videos 🙏. I am binge watching now. Was wondering what products can we use on the body please?
Castor oil and grass-fed tallow are my go-to's.
I always think the same way. I had very dry skin before but when i used cerave cream my skin became drier. Now i use goldbond's diabetic cream on my face. Its much oily but my skin loves it. People say my skin is glowing
wtf is diabetic cream...
@@scorpionic-nighthey I am a diabetic, trust me when we say dry skin it means it’s normally ten times drier than a person without diabetes. Diabetes is an open invitation to treat for several health issues unfortunately some more serious than dry skin.
This was actually the best video about skin and moisturizing it on the internet that I've seen in the past 5 years. The epidermis is just dead skin and I feel like he's right about our moisturizers not getting deep into our dermis. If you just review basic science, it tells you that the stratum basal is always creating new cells and there is 20 or 30 layers of our epidermis. How our skin cells work is the skin pushes up to the surface but by the time they get there they're dead because they're too far away from the blood vessels that give them the nutrients they needs. But these dead skin cells have keratin which makes it an impenetrable barrier. Our sebaceous glands only produce oil because oil protects our skin like a barrier. So maybe in essence, all we need is a skin barrier. When we wash away that oil that was our natural skin barrier. It feels like we've heard this before doesn't it . So maybe in essence, all we need is sunscreen ? Anyways, that's all I know... so just watch the video
You solved my years old problem of dryness and last night I dared to put oil on my face.. and I loved it.. thank you doctor we need more of you
I love Cera Ve, this product is good for clarifying bumpy and rough skin. I use the Cera Ve dry skin shower gel, then pat my skin with a towel so it’s still damp. I then mix Cera Ve Cream with Aveeno dry skin oil and my skin stays smooth and silky all day. It’s how you apply the products.
I am a trained esthetician and have tried so many products under the sun, but this is what I've found to be the most useful for my skin: CosRx snail mucin on damp skin and tallow. For those who don't know, tallow is animal fat and is one of the OG skincare products in humanity's history. I occasionally use straight up oils, and would recommend jojoba or olive oil if you prefer not to use animal products. My skin seems to prefer tallow but I do add an additional moisturizer in winter between the snail mucin and tallow. And if I need some heavy duty help for extra dry areas, I'll add a small amount of aquaphor on top. I do use actives like PHA, salicylic acid, bakuchiol, or retinol, but not every day and dependant on what my skin needs. Skin needs fat/oil every day though and that is across the board true for everyone!
I have been using olive oil on my face for many years, works wonders
Some people only use tallow (animal fat) on their skin and it works wonders!
Thank you, Dr. How do I incorporate an oil with the use of tretinoin? Put the Tret on first and wait several minutes and then use the oil? Do Squalane clog pores?
Yup, or you can mix together to slow down the tret going into the skin. It won't clog the pores unless you absolutely overdo it
@@Dr_Abs please which oil do you recommend i get...i only have the Black Jamaican Castor Oil, Can i use it to Top of my Trentinion...and also use to hydrate my face, my face is looking starved of moisture at the moment, please respond. Thank u
Hey doc, please make a detail video about oily skin solutions.The whole skincare market is booming with advertisements and being a newbie in skincare world,it is getting too messy.Please do surely remember to make a video on oily skincare.
I absolutely adore this video and advice! As a trainee derm, I’ve switched to solely using a Bakuchiol oil as a moisturiser in the day and my skin has never felt and looked so much better. 💙💙💙
My skin is very oily so I tried the oils and it just results in more oily skin. I like a matte look, therefore, I use this gel moisturizer that has Dimethicone, niacinamide, glycerin and vitamin b5. That works well to calm it down so moisturizers do work.
I live in the high desert of Los Angeles. My skin is very dry. I took a hint from the Hollywood makeup artists out here; they use Vaseline under models’ and actors’ makeup. It gives a beautiful glow and hydrates my skin. Eezy-peezy. And my skin is beautiful!
I say this all the time... lack of hydration is lack of sebum on skin, oil, we need nourishing ingredients such as: lard, coconut oil, cocoa butter etc
makes sense bc there’s always this one dry patch on my skin and it never goes away no matter how much moisturizer i use
How about mixing a few drops of oil to the moisture and applying it? I recently bought a huge tub and dont want it to go to waste 😢
yeah no, no shiny oil for me at night. I'm a side sleeper and my pillow and blankets will be getting the oil treatment instead of my face.
I may use a moisturizing cream once every two weeks. I've noticed that it's only really needed when the air is dry and i'm going to spend time outide. (Winter)
I often use a bit of vaseline (it's also pretty cheap.)
I appreciate the no nonsense approach & scientific facts that show us the why and how so clearly. There are just too many fads that are unsupported by studies. Head scratches like HA or snail mucin that really did zero for me. Thank you for taking the time to educate us.
Can't believe people actually fell for snail mucin
@@Dr_Abs Wouldn't you know it the bigwigs who marketed it produced articles about how snail caretakers had softer, younger looking hands & all that hokum. Advertising is just so easy to swallow hook, line & sinker. But there are countless people really looking forward to what is real as opposed to what makes it sell. Thanks lots Doc. Looking forward to your next videos.
I have no idea how people can stand to put that snot consistancy goop on their faces.
Thank you! I avoid hyaluronic acid. Over time, it takes moisture from the deeper layers so ages you faster over time. I only use it if I have a special event and I pat water over it when I have applied it so the hyaluronic acid has some water to "chew on" so it doesn't steal from my lower layers. If I need moisture on my face, I use cold pressed organic jojoba oil, which is actually a wax, but is very close to our skin's oil. I put it on right after a shower or after washing my face and it seals in moisture. It soaks in after a few minutes. In the winter when the bitter cold saps my skin of moisture, I put a super thin layer of vaseline. Very cheap and very effective.
I bought Squalane based on your advice and it was a game-changer. Thanks a bunch Dr. Abs! But I've heard using oils can dilute SPF in sunscreens. How am I supposed to use it in the morning then??
Understand your skin is the key. Use whatever that helps your skin. I use HA and Vit C serum on damp skin followed by aloe gel moisturizer. Then sunscreen on it. In evenings, HA serum and then moisturizer and tretinoin at night or just basting my skin with diaper rash cream. Works wonders to my skin because mine is oily and dry. It doesn't need anymore oil but moisture. I follow Dr. Idriss advice but improvise because now I understand my skin better.
Harvard Health also recommends treating dry skin by soaking it in water and then covering it in an occlusive (they mention Vaseline). Do you think there are any potential disadvantages to the skin by using occlusives like oil or petrolatum? I read a few studies online that concluded both prolonged occlusion and prolonged water exposure disrupted the stratum corneum and induced barrier damage. I wonder if something like squalane oil would be occlusive enough to have negative effects.
I wouldn't say squalane is a complete occlusive - only when you apply so much that it forms a thick layer. I personally recommend to my patients to apply a thin layer so that gaseous exchange can still take place and you're not blocking the skin like an occlusive. That way, were trying to mimic what nature intended for the skin as closely as possible.
Vaseline is made from petrol products- not what I want on my skin.
@@jessbarnes8521it's present in every ointment u use
@@jessbarnes8521The carriers in Tretinoin cream are also made from petroleum. So is it also bad ?
After a couple of years of dry skin. I used Vaseline at night no more dry skin.
I've been formulating skincare to start a business. I've noticed with my lotions and creams that the overall moisture levels are WAY better in my skin. I can feel how my skin can actually go without moisturiser for longer periods and it still feels moist and hydrated. ❤
Ty Dr.Abs, I will buy the Ordinary 100% Squalane to use am & pm .
That one is my holy grail! You will love it.
You have confirmed what I had suspected. Hyloronic acid and Vitamin b3 both dries the skin of sebum, thus it is more dry… Oils have been a great and cheap solution, because skincare products are typically loaded with the stuff, that dries the skin out…
You're so right about Niacinamide.
It destroyed my protection barrier, making my skin so fragile n thin.
It might be a good solution for oily skin type, but not for sensitive, reactive ect
I used to use rosehip oil all the time & my skin was amazing... and stayed pretty decent even after I stopped, for a while
I use organic castor oil and organic shea butter. At 39 my skin has never been better.
I use 3 drops rosehip oil every morning to moisturise and a pea size amount of shea butter at night. I'm 54 and have plump, rosy, glowing skin with zero wrinkles yet.
Thank you for the information. To keep my skin hydrated, I've been using rose and argan oil on my face for over fifteen years. Sweet almond and shea body oil, while my skin is still damp after having a shower and my skin has benefitted from it. It also helps that I've never smoked, have the occasional glass of wine🍷and drink a lot water.
I like The Ordinary squalene oil and use it when I need a boost but mainly in my moisturizer because it looks weird on its own. I’m allergic to or react to so many of the chemicals in all the various products such as HA especially which damages my skin, so it was refreshing to find a product that doesn’t cause any reaction.
Still I need to use a moisturiser as I have health conditions that make my skin irritated and red when I don’t use anything anyway so it’s not like the moisturiser is causing that but it is the only way to soothe it even if it might cause a type of rebound addiction by applying it. I know what I looked like before compared to now seeing as I physically couldn’t moisturise for so long and now I do I have skin that doesn’t get damaged or scarred permanently by simple day to day interactions. It’s not just the moisture that you need although it helps. Having a thicker and more plumped skin helps fight off damage which only seems to appear years down the line when it’s too late to do anything.
Thank you for this doctor God!! I have said over and over again moisturizer makes my skin dry especially hydraulic acid serums even with moisturizer and friends think i'm crazy!! Will definitely try an oil. Thanks so much!!
I love these videos. Reminds me to drink more water, I used to take fish oil too or better yet, eat the fish itself, like Salmon. There are a lot of crazy gimmicks out there. I saw a video of a famous sister selling her vitamins and one was for cellulite. There is just craziness out there for the miracle overnight look years younger product, the product that will get rid of fat and so on. It's nice to come here and get the truth. Though I do have dry skin and use moisturizer, but not the super expensive one. I tried so many, and none made me feel 21 years old again and I had to accept that reality.
i use grass fed tallow and caster oil whip together add some essential oils and bam skin food
I do the same and my skin feels amazing.
Essential oils are bad for the skin. Like the fragrance ones. Their not meant for the skin. Now cold press unrefined oils are good.
Wow !! I really love this !!
Yes, I believe our body can do magic !!❤❤❤
Like the old days, people use nothing, on their face ,they still look good !!
I just mix a few drops of oil in with my moisturizer. Jojoba is my favourite but you could use anything. I also mix castor oil and jojoba together.
Why is jojoba your favorite? Thx
@@sunnyelizabeth2910 apparently it's the closet match to our skin
Thank you for confirming this. I made the switch to oils a few years ago and my skin has been much less dry, red and itchy. One downside is residue can build up on clothes. What I've been doing to counteract that is a fluffy bathrobe after oiling for about 20m before getting dressed.
If you have dry skin, buy pure glycerine, mix a few drops of it with a few drops of water and apply it on your damp skin. Thank me later 😁
This is true!
Yep, I started doing this everyday in June and my skin has no longer been dry using glycerin
It’s good for your hair too
Glycerin also removes moisture from your skin if the exterior environment is incompatible. Glycerin is better if you use it in winter to pull moisture from the Aïr instead of your skin like in the summer.
I’m in a warmer climate. What would be the alternative to glycerine?
I didn't use moisturizers thinking I don't need them until I had to when I had to address my dry sensitive skin...
But doesn’t all moisturisers out there actually contain oil, fatty acids, silicones etc that will trap the moisture in? It’s not like they only contain humectants, that would be a serum, but not a moisturiser.
And if they contain oil, will hyaluronic acid naturally mix without emulsification?
@@Dr_AbsNo, but what‘s wrong with emulsifier? No offend, I just want to understand.
Should we be using oil for the rest of the body too or just the face? I’m 62, living in Chicago where we have both hot summers and cold winters. Recently turned to Palmers lotion and I feel it’s dried out my skin. What do you recommend??? Thank you!
Wow
I noticed this, I stopped using moisturiser and just stick to essence and serum and my skin is so much better!
Ive used moisturiser all my life my skin is lovely!!
I like rosehip oil. I still use moisturiser but if if feels like it needs more I'll revert to an oil. I think hyauaronic acid works better if you spritz some hydrating toner on first before you use it, I do that with my moisturiser that has that ingredient too. I still have oil in my skin so I don't use an oil all the time.
But what showering? If I shower twice a day won't I need moisturizer bc my skin is dried out after the water on my skin or do I still use an oil after the shower ? And do I just use it after the first shower or the second shower?