➡️➡️Hey everyone, I completely flubbed the retinol/retinoid differentiation as I got caught up in filming and repeated the confusion instead of clarifying! So let’s settle this once and for all: retinols need to be converted in your skin in order to be active whereas retinoids are already active when applied, making them much more potent. x Dr. Shereene Idriss
Again- I’m so sorry everyone for the flub! As you can imagine being in a room of people staring at you with a camera in your face - it can be overwhelming and I got caught up...if you couldn’t tell by how fast I was speaking! 🤦♀️🤣
Shereene Idriss it’s all good! I adore your insta pillow talk derm series. I also love your voice, it’s so soothing lol. Please do more videos!!! I could listen to you talk skincare for hours!!Thanks for sharing the knowledge💜
Molly M most skincare comes in plastic packaging because it’s just cheaper and most of the time the skincare products that are in environmentally friendly packaging or package free isn’t usually that good for the skin.
Molly M She doesn’t name any product names, just types of products. Plenty of these types can be found in glass bottles. Just broke my brand new hyaluronic acid bottle all over my floor the other day, for instance.
lmke If she had severe acne I would still trust her. You can’t always control skin conditions, even with all the knowledge and skincare products in the world.
Bluesummers exactly! people don’t get this. and a lot of times people with “bad” skin put in the most time and effort and know products well bc they’re so used to researching
I love this!! She’s the first person I’ve seen on RU-vid that actually thoroughly explained the difference between the different types of moisturizers (humectants, emollients, occlusives) and she did it using simple language that was easy to follow. Not to mention that she’s a board-certified expert so I don’t feel as naive taking her advice as I would a celebrity. I think I might like this series more than the Go To Bed with Me...
Gru totally agree..We need more videos of dermatologist that are very professional and take their advices rather than just seeing celebrities using 400$creams from la praire🤪
Ianthe Oates That could be the Ordinary brand standards, it doesn’t mean it’s for other brands. Not every brand has the same standards because every brand has different ingredients in their products.
@@chichiri1624 she’s probably surrounded by cameras she might just be a little uncomfortable. She has her own channel u should watch it it’s really good and you get to see a bit more of herself too haha
It's funny that they called in a derm after so many people commented on every of these videos about their opinions of skincare. The power of the people 😂
1. Are cleansing brushes/washcloths really necessary? 2. Can you wash your face in shower? 3. Do I need to wear SPF if I spend all my time indoors? If yes, how often should I reapply? 4. Do toners (not AHA/BHA/PHA and the likes) actually do anything for your skin? Would really really love to know and thank you HB ♥️ This was such a pleasant surprise!
1. Brushes are definitely not necessary and washcloths should not be used at ALL on the face (they easily harbor bacteria and can often be too abrasive when scrubbing your face). All you need is your fingers! :) 2. Yes, you can wash your face in the shower however keep in mind thay you should ideally be washing your face with lukewarm water (i know personally i like to shower with pretty hot water so i try and avoid this). That being said if you do choose to wash your face in the shower, you should also moisturize in the shower as well (this prevents trans epidermal water loss) 3.Yes! The general rule of thumb is if you can see light outside, you should be wearing sunscreen. UV rays can penetrate through clouds and windows, so don’t be fooled by a cloudy day! As far as reapplication goes, the general rule is every 2 hours but honestly you should be fine if you reapply atleast every 5 hours if you are indoors all day. 4. AHAs/BHAs/PHAs work really well as chemical exfoliants and can help with problems such as hyperpigmentation, scarring, etc. It’s important to remember that some of these products don’t mix well with the other ingredients in your skincare routine, so make sure you check! Also, refrain from using these types of products every single day as you can over exfoliate your skin and cause more bad than good. Hope this helps! I’ve been working at a dermatology clinic for quite some time now and these are definitely some valid questions :)
Lol, how naive - most derms are also sponsored - nothing wrong with that, but don't just blindly trust a doctor over someone else just because of the title.
I’m thrilled you are doing this! There is one important slight mis-step here though: retinol is two conversion stages away from tretinoin and thus starts to convert when applied. Tretinoin (preX) is the one that is already converted and immediately active on the skin. Quite an important difference. ♥️
Caroline Hirons i completely flubbed this as I got caught up in filming and repeated the confusion rather than the clarification! 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ Harper’s bazaar is aware and either will put an addendum in the description section or pin it to the top of the comments! But thank you!!
I also have heard to never put retinol and tretinoin together. In addition, I've heard don't put retinol on top of another retinol. I thought of trying to do retinol first, just a little at a time like 2-3 times a week. Then advancing to tretinoin and using it 2-3,times a week so your skin gets used to it. Is any of this true? I've heard that both can cause problems with sensitive skin. What is the best way to go about using retinol and tretinoin? Should I use retinol first and then slowly change to tretinoin? Or does it even matter?
@@lucakat9262 You can do it that way, but honestly, you don't need to. Retinol is much less effective than tretinoin and still has the same potential for irritation. So the advice I've been given from well-read skincare enthusiasts who are also long-term users of tretinoin, is to just start with tretinoin in a low concentration. It's the queen bee of retinoids and also has the most research behind it. Depending on your skin sensitivity, you can start with application 3x per week - every other night, slowly increasing to every night. You can ease into it even more gently by buffering it (mixing it) with moisturizer or applying moisturizer first, then the tretinoin. Low and slow is the key. The annoying part is that Tretinoin cream or gel isn't available over the counter in the USA. You either need to get a Rx from a derm (which is expensive without the right insurance), or you can get it through Curology, which is what I do.
Aamna Here because having breakouts is normal, no skin is perfect. even if ur skin is clear as shit it can still get breakouts, its very rare to see people without it, from the view we’re at we can’t see her skin properly so for all we know she has some breakouts
Just because someone has skin problems doesn’t mean you shouldn’t listen to their advice. A lot of skin issues are genetic. You can still be very knowledgeable about skincare even if you have acne. One thing to keep an eye for is sun damage though.
I am here for someone finally acknowledging and taking time to state that skincare with many steps is NOT a requirement for healthy skin. You can do it if you want but it’s not BAD to have a simple skincare routine.
Would it work well for the under eyes? I have combination skin but my under eyes and smile lines are dry as hell! I have to buy it for more than triple the price where im from so i dont wanna waste money on it.
I really appreciated her professionalisme! All her comments and advices are science based and this is what people should be watching and learning from!! I would be really curious what is her stance on the whole "clean green" vs. dirty beauty debate! ❤ from Norway Desi
Well people think chemical sunscreens get absorbed into the skin/blood, and get circulated in your body- which is true. And there’s not enough evidence if it’s safe. At least chem cleansers get washed off. It’s like using mouth wash as directed vs drinking it lol
@@depdeponyon3545 you know that's not what i'm talking about, pea brain, but sure go ahead and rub bleach on your skin while you're at it, the ~beauty industry~ says it's legit. Who cares that it destroys the skins of girls in Korea, India, and African countries lol
Lol not all elements on the periodic table are chemicals. Chemicals are two different elements that have had a chemical reaction to alter their structure or combine them. So yes, water can be considered a chemical, but only when combined with another element or elements in a chemical reaction.
In certain circumstances, when an element is considered radioactive or unstable, it does not have to have been through a chemical reaction in order to be considered a chemical already.
I love Dr. Idriss!!! Great balance of science and research-backed suggestions (all those years of med school ❤️) but also attune to the beauty industry, which I know isn’t a lot dermatologists interest. I I love that she recommends cult beauty products AND tried-and-true bland drugstore products too. Usually you only find one or the other
I'm so glad this is going to be a new series. Cause one episode isn't enough to clear all of my doubts. And also, when I read comments from a skincare video, they always leave me confused as everyone has different opinions. So this series will be really helpful.
I'm confused by the retinol vs retinoid comment at 9:50. I thought retinoids (prescription strength and OTC Diferrin) were already in (or closer to) the active state and don't require the skin to perform the extra step of converting to retinoic acid. My understanding was that retinols (non-prescription) are the "weaker" version which do require the skin to perform the extra step. I think she said it the other way around? 🤷♀️ Also, I loved how she discussed how certain things are not environmentally friendly! We need more awareness around this, especially since soooooo many celebrities featured in this channel use makeup removing wipes EVERY 👏SINGLE👏NIGHT! Loved this video! ❤️
Melissa Gil you are absolutely RIGHT!!! I messed up as I was caught up in filming and I flubbed!!! So here goes CORRECTION: retinols need to get activated in the skin whereas RETINOIDS are already active making them much stronger!
Ahh yes. Since She posted it on her story I couldnt wait for the video. I already sent her a message that it is finally on and She is killin' it. Seriously guys...trust her. She is the best with her I have a hope that I will still look young at 40.
Dr.Idriss definitely needs her own series on RU-vid! Beautiful and brilliant! I’d fly from Canada to meet her for an appointment! I wonder what her wait time is? Please come back again Dr. Idriss!! ❤️❤️❤️
I never wear makeup. Just curl my eye lashes, pop on lipp gloss. My "beauty routine": Morning: Using toner, serum, spf cream, day face cream. Night routine: Toner, serum, nightcream, eyecream. I'm 55, the only wrinkles I have is the small ones around my eyes.
👏👏👏 on the oils. When I was younger and had oilier skin I could not use them, but now that I'm a little older and my skin has dried out, I love to mix a really good high-quality oil with my moisturizer. It gives my skin a beautiful glow all day and I constantly get comments on my glow So thank you for telling people to educate themselves on which type of oil is best. But I would not be using them if I had acne. #lavido face oils are great. Derma-e also great
Then don't. If you don't wear make up or work with harsh chemicals then you don't need to use cleanser. In fact, cleanser worsens our skin by removing the acid mantle, the protective layer of the stratum corneum , the natural oils that maintain moisturised and healthy skin and the good bacteria that aid our skin. We only have moisturiser to alleviate the dryness caused by cleanser.
Ummm this is an amazing idea. I want Dr. Idriss back on this series FOR SURE. Plus, what a stud for bringing up if products are environmentally friendly.
I'm here too early😭😭 I'll be back to when thre comment section gets juicy😋💧🥤, still watching because I'm super interested to hear what she has to say😊😊
Until "double cleansing" became trendy, I had no clue that everyone wasn't already doing it. I've been using some type of makeup remover & a cleanser since a couple weeks after the first time I wore make up. It was obvious to me cleanser didn't get it all when I saw makeup on my drying towel & mascara under my eyes. Seemed like coming sense to me, but you know what they say about 'common sense'....
This was very concise and informative, thank you! One thing that I find interesting is that she mentions oils break her out but she sometimes use marula oil- marula is quite comedogenic and has a a high Oleic acid content-I would suggest using something with high Linoleic acid content instead that will be much lighter, penetrate deeper and won't cause clogging. Unrefined oils have unsaponifiables that can work wonders for your skin, you just have to pick the right one for your skin like she mentions, and blends are definitely the way to go especially if you want a stable product. As a good rule of thumb, oils that penetrate deeper into the skin (high in linoleic and alpha-linoleic acid ) are better used prior to a moisturizer, oils higher in Oleic acid are better used as an occlusive so after your moisturize.
I didn't know I needed this video. I LOVE this serie, Dr Shereene and how she explains everything so easy (I knew about the existence of COSRX patches 💞💞 because of her video on Allure).
I love her so much! She's an amazing human plus a great dermatologist. When I'm old enough to get my passport and Visa, I WILL GO TO NY AND GET AN APPOINTMENT
SO SO SO HAPPY I WATCHED THIS VIDEO! So many ppl online giving out opinions on skin care and what to do and not do 🙄 Finally someone who actually knows what they are talking about I am adjusting my skincare routine right now 😊 Thank U 😊
