Don’t know if you did anything different in your last videos (makeup wise) but you look stunning. Maybe you could do a tutorial on this look or share what you have on your lips and cheeks because it looks stunning. 😍 My favorite ingredients are azelaic acid and tretinoin :)
Dr Ellis, could you do a video on multipurpose products for a simple skincare routine? Think anti-aging & Hyperpigmentation, Acne & Rosacea. Personally, I would find it both interesting AND helpful. 🥰
Love the excellent content of this channel but also love watching this beautiful woman educate me on all things skin care 😍 who else thinks she looks even prettier lately?
I'd love to see a video about what goes into advising for a skincare brand. How did you initially get into it? What sort of feedback do you provide? Do they actually make changes to products based off of your feedback or do you just sign off on the final product?
I use tretanoin now, but I used adapalene for years for acne ( though it was probably rosacea) I think it had an anti-aging benefit along with years of vitamin C use. I’d definitely use adapalene over retinol on the face, if I couldn’t get or tolerate tretanoin.
I started using adapalene/Differin gel once I noticed how nice my hand looked! I would put a dot on the back of my hand and apply it to our son’s face for acne treatment. My hand looked 10 years younger than the other in two weeks 🎉🎉🎉 so I moved up from retinol to Differin gel. My skin handles it well and no dryness or redness. So please ❤
Yes, totally agreed with sulfur. Ive overlooked this ingredient for so long. Tried a sulfur facial soap a while back. It does wonders especially for my acne and extreme oiliness. Plus, it is quite inexpensive ingredient.
I was afraid of Benzoyl Peroxide for 14 years! I stubbornly faffed around with ever else, for my back acne (40, f) - ive had it since 2009!! In the end, I tried Acnecide (5% B.P.) gel on the recommendation of my GP. My back acne (and hideous stubborn red/brown marks) have nearly gone after 4 months of nightly use. I follow up with La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5.
Great video! I appreciate the length of it and the recommendations. A little bit surprised panthenol didn't make it onto the list! Maybe next you can do a video on secondary ingredient recommendations. Not must haves, but barrier supportive
Benzoyl peroxide for body odor! I have always had smelly armpits 🤷🏻♀️ They just stink almost right after the shower. Now I wash my pits with Panoxyl 10% benzoyl peroxide face cleanser in the shower and let it sit for a minute and I am waaay less smelly!
Yes, BUT! I was so glad to hear Dr Sam caution that it can bleach out colored fabrics. I bought some for the Huz, and he used it in the shower, and it bleached out (ruined) the very expensive (Brooklinen) towel and washcloth he used. So, thank you Dr Sam for warning people about this. And thank you also for the stunning amount of useful info in this video! (I’m really upset that I didn’t know about your practice until after I moved from the Haight to WA state!) 😢
Fantastic video - thank you so much. My all-time fave is LRP’s Cicaplast line, the balm is my night cream, but the lip and hand creams are always on my nightstand and in my purse. Also love No7’s Protect and Perfect Serum.
I just want to say some of your advice might not be as usual by dermatologists, at least not in my country, but it has always worked very well for me. Thank you 🙏
Vitamin C is so confusing to me, right now I am using Timeless 20% and have Geek and Gorgeous (15% I believe) for my back up when I am finished with the Timeless. I keep both in the fridge and only take them out to use and then put them right back. The Skinceuticals is absolutely not a price point I can live with.
Dr Ellis I’m so enjoying your helpful tutorials. I’m still new, can you do a video on babies and young children - like bathing products and creams and sunscreen? Thank you! 🎉❤
Dr. Sam you really are beautiful! I just found you and am binge watching your videos- such great info. I am 66 yrs old with 46 of those years lived in Florida and loving (too much) the Florida sun. I am about to start the Medic8 (because you recommended!) My question is, and there may already be a video, but a video on what to layer after the retinal treatment. All of these you mentioned in this video are certainly beneficial, but of course, wouldn't add them all. Can you give a specific regimen of serums/moisterizers/oils that would complement a Medic8 retinal and how often that needs to be done for maximum benefit? Thank you for all these amazing videos, even for us mature women still trying to look a little healthier! Thank you so much!!
Thank you for recommending the Maelove vit C. I will give it a try. I was very loyal to Skinceuticals even with the price increase until the last bottle I received was already yellowing. I contacted them and sent a picture and they said it was in the acceptable range for their product. I asked if I could return it and they were good about that. I have used it so often that I knew at that color it would not last me a full three months before oxidizing and when it starts to get a darker yellow it starts to irritate my skin. I switched to the Paula’s choice cause I could pick it up at Sephora but I’m not sure it’s doing much. I will try the Maelove next.
I am rather fond of Naturiums Vitamin C formulation. I have had incredible results in conjunction with other products. I am making a concerted effort to use sunscreen.
Great video Dr. Sam! My skin agrees with you in everything, specially regarding BPO because it has improved my hormonal acne a lot. Also love paraffin and mineral oil which as petrolatum are not very popular, but the three of them work wonders. I have rediscovered urea recently and find La Roche Posay Lipikar Urea 5+ super light and nourishing (also has glycerin and shea butter). Not sure that one is available in the US though 😅
Thank you so much for this informative video! I learned a lot about skincare ingredients, and I'm excited to try some of your recommendations. My new go-to for skincare knowledge is your channel! Do you have any recommendations regarding plastic surgery, specifically face lifts?
Thanks for the informative video! Would like to ask your advise. Which is stronger, retinaldehyde or adapalene? I have been using adapalene for 6 months and planning to switch to either retinal or tretinoin. I have acne prone and have signs of photo aging. Thanks a lot in advance Doc Sam!
Wow, Dr. Sam...may I mention that your eyebrows look AH-mazing in this video while delivering this great info. What did you use here? Thank you for all you do.
Also, Just for convo’s sake, i dont love the smell of butane that the aquaphor spray emits, although i loved the texture and treatment, that really turned me off, and Im not sensitive to much and will use most things that work and/or yield results..but wont repurchase.
I've heard bakuchiol is a good alternative to retinoids being effective and not as irritating on the skin. What are your thoughts on using bakuchiol products?
This was so helpful. It pulled a lot of hanging ends together for me. I do have a question (and I am sure others do, too)...but what is your advice of denatured alcohol in foundations? I do try to avoid products that contain this ingredient. Thank you.
Hi Dr. Ellis! I love your videos and have learned so much from them. I have a question about Summer Friday's CC Me Serum. I am curious about trying copper peptides. However, I am pretty attached to my retinol at night and my vitamin c in the morning, and both do not mix with copper peptides. I'd rather use retinol every night than alternate to every other night because of the results I see from it. I watched Dr. Idriss's video about layering skin care, (love her too!) and she said some vitamin c serums that aren't ascorbic acid can be used with retinol at night, which would fit it into my routine. One that she recommended was Summer Friday's CC Me Serum, and not only was I interested in her recommendation, but I saw that you had endorsed it on their website! I'm' already interested in this serum-would I be able to also look into the copper peptides?
I currently use the PurSource Urea on my foot when it gets this thick skin on it and it’s works wonders over night!! I’m currently using Maelove retinaldehyde, what strength of the Medik8 should I start? Thank you for all of your videos as they’re so very informative.
I get acne between breasts I’m using tret on face neck and chest Hoping the tret will get rid off the acne there. Day time I’ll apply sudocrem over then or Mario badescu drying lotion etc
Hi Dr.Sam Ellis I wanted to ask you a question. Is it okay if you just wash your face in the morning to take Vitamin C serum and SPF off. And leave all these products on your face at night and especially Vitamin C serum for better effects on the skin ? Thank you !
Thank you for this video!! Question: I just finished SkinCeuticals retinol 0.3 and want to switch to the Naturium retinaldehyde. Would you recommend starting at the 0.05% or 0.10%?
How to tackle sebum oxidation when niacinamide and salicylic acid are already incorporated in skincare? Are there other ingredients that work better specifically for minimizing sebum plugs? (Not acne/inflammation)
Mostly because there have been scientific developments that have led to the formulation of products that are even more effective! Plus “natural” in advertising is such an ambiguous term and I find it can exploit people’s fears about the cosmetic industry.
Thx for sharing! Why is it so difficult to find drugstore products with urea in them in the USA? I find them easily in Brazil and in France, but not here in the US 😢
I also find Benzoyl peroxide extremely efficacious for acne...but isn't a peroxide just a free radical donor? Isn't it harmful long-term for the skin itself?
@@dianaelias2752we have tons of studies that show it isn’t harmful to the skin with long term use. Because it’s anti-inflammatory, it’s actually the opposite :)
Dr. Sam, good morning!! I have a concern for the past like 3 days I have been using the Dermabeam Pro light mask and I notice that when I finish using the mask my cheeks are a little red. Is this something I should be concerned about????
Hi Dr. Ellis! I watched your pregnancy safe skin care video right before this one and I am trying to decide if urea 40% cream is something that I could use during my pregnancy for cracked heels. My OB just follows the advice of “there is not enough research to tell me I can use it safely.” My heels are so cracked and painful. Would you recommend it being safe enough to use during pregnancy? I am in my third trimester. If not, what other pregnancy-safe heel cream, would you recommend?
Dear Doctor! Lately I’ve heard that perioral dermatitis can be linked to a herpes virus. Can you please tell smth about it🙏🏻 And one more question-is it true, that you can have rosacea in your eyes?
I really wish there was a facial spray that was hypochlorous acid + SPF + rose water/aloe/cucumber or something. Habit skin had these SPF misters but I think they've gone out of business?
