So glad you all are liking this!!! But just to be clear cetaphil was just an example. The point is to use a gentle non soap cleanser. Many many derm’s recommend cetaphil and Cereva. It is up you what you buy. I use greland naturals for cleanser and a few others.
Fantastic video, I have started to be alot gentler with my skincare. I am acne prone so I have always used bha's but I only use bha 2-3 times a week. I have been using Krave beauty products and the mugwort products from I'm From and my skin loves them. Have you tried these products?
I damaged my barrier function in August 2018 by leaving my glycolic mask on WAY too long. My skin became so sensative that it actually hurt when the air conditioner kicked on. I did everything you recommended in this video. It was hard to give up all the serums and treatments that had been so effective for me. Glycerin became my best friend. It took over 3 months to recover, but recover it did. I can once again use all my loved products. I am just cautious now, not to over-do a good thing.
Cetaphil contains sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which is an ingredient I avoid in hand soaps because it strips the barrier. For me personally, SLS causes a red irritation and scaly skin on my hands. I also avoid it in shampoos because it causes itchy scalp. I'm confused as to why so many dermatologists recommend Cetaphil, which contains this known irritant, as a face cleanser.
I totally agree. Every time I use any Cetaphil product, my sensitivities start. Then another dermatologist recommended white Dove soap. Been using for a decade, even used it for my babies when they were born instead of Johnson's Baby products.
SO SO on point!! 💛 This exact thing happened to me, and your overall suggestion to “pull back” is exactly what I’m doing to help ‘reverse’ my mistakes. We get so bombarded with products, especially more mature women, that it’s super easy to get sucked in - to get overwhelmed thinking we “need” to add this, try that - I had several monthly beauty box subscriptions, on top of the things I purchased left & right, and my bathroom vanity was literally overflowing. Products I THOUGHT would help my various skin concerns, products I thought I needed. What I ultimately accomplished? My face really paid the price for overusing most ALL of it. I started getting acne out of nowhere, my skin was sensitive for the first time ever, I had very dry patches, peeling, even my lips were suffering! I literally did just what you suggest - pumped the brakes on practically EVERYthing. The tretinoin was the first to go. I started using a gentle CeraVe cleanser ONCE a day, at night - and CeraVe cream for moisturizer. That’s IT. It took a good 3 weeks, at least, for my skin to calm down. And it’s taken another 3 just to get back to a state of “normalcy”. Of all your years of outstanding videos, Elle - THIS one’s on the list of a definite keeper! Thank You😉
A great product that’s affordable with amazing barrier loving ingredients is the Paula’s choice omega serum. It’s around $30 on sale and it does wonders for skin barrier function.
Mama Malaika whenever this has happened to me, I try to drink my fresh pressed carrot juice and eat as much fruits and veggies that are orange in color (think pumpkin and pumpkin seeds) because they have all the good skin-building benefit vitamins in them. It did wonders for me in about 3-5 days. Hopefully it helps you repair and heal faster.
I have been using SebaMed (purchased through Costco) for a year or so. It is an amazing, non soap, face and body cleaner that is known for maintaining a 5.5 PH on the skin. My face and body skin love it. I do use a 7% BHA toner, by The Ordinary, on my face in the morning after cleansing. I will take your advice and back off that to twice a week. I use Josie Maron's Milk. I get a vit C and peptide facial once a month. I am 70 and my facial skin looks good! I don't have to wear foundation anymore, just a tinted moisturizer over my sunscreen. Due to an illness that caused an allergic reaction, the skin on my legs (knee down) became horribly dry, parched, peeling and flaking. I could literally pull off sheets of thin skin! Nothing seemed to help. Then I tried Amlectin lotion. Oh my gosh!! Totally cured the problem! I could have cried I was so happy. My skin is now so smooth, soft and moisturized. It does have AHA in it, so maybe that exfoliation helped me, but, I am obsessed with it. A little goes a long way.
I’ve caused my skin barrier to break down under my eyes that took months to recover from using an eye cream that didn’t agree with me and also rubbing my eyes and sleeping with a fan too close. It was a trifecta! I’ve learned so much since then...your videos are so helpful!!!! My skin is precious to me now and I’m taking such good care of it now. Thank you!
I think this is something many of us need to hear. Especially for those of us headed into colder weather. I hear what you are saying about sensitive skin. I have a bit of that going on right now, I am relieved to know that I am headed in the right direction. Thanks Elle for looking out for us🌞💗
I can’t believe the timing of this video!! I woke up this morning with a horrible rash on my face! I now know it’s “contact dermatitis”. I wasn’t sure what had caused this, until watching your video... I’ve always been fascinated with skincare, and in particular, I love exfoliants! I just love the glow they can give the skin at times. In recent months I must admit I’ve over done it with everything! Exfoliating, retinol, harsh cleansers, I even bought an exfoliating head for my Clarisonic!! I felt so silly almost, when I awoke to a horrible rash this morning! Here I am almost obsessive with my skin care, and I’m doing more harm than good. I’m sure my skin will clear, but in the meantime, I’m putting away all my harsh products and I’m going to get back to basics with a simpler, more gentle routine! Thank you so much for this super helpful video! ❤️
I pulled back on everything and started using Replenix Pure Hydration Moisture Balm.. saved my skin ! Pricey but worth every penny! It's SUPER thick, but absorbs and hydrates and plumps the skin, and works great under makeup. It's loaded with ceramides, glycerin, vitamin E, Squalane, Hyaluronic acid.. I will never be without it !! Great video !! Thank you so much for all the time and effort !! 💖
Hi Elle! This is a terrific video. I always take notes on Skincare Sunday and saw the writing on the wall about 2 months ago. I stopped using AHA and switched my skincare to clean products (love the derma-E Hyaluronic acid and green tea night cream!), stopped pretty much everything - used double cleanse, moisturizer, gentle essence (mega mushroom too) and just moisturize, sunblock. Bare Minerals make-up. BOOM! My skin looks marvelous (I even stooped removing the vellus hair)). I bought Exuviance pads and am using them 1x/week. You teach and I learn. My skin and I thank you.
I just purchased the krave beauty great barrier relief! It is made specifically to help rebuild your skins barrier! It has such great ingredients and I love it so far! I recommend everyone to look into it!! Plus it’s really affordable compared to a lot of skincare!!
Elle, this was so informative and educational. Didn't realize that sensitive skin is a condition not a skin type. Your right your skin has never looked so good. Appreciate all you do! Happy SKincare Sunday!
This was one of those tutorials that EVERYONE who has SKIN NEEDS. I'm 58...eek, and in no way is my skin the same as it was when I was in my teens, 30's, 40's, or now. I had the oiliest, acne infested face ever and no way was I going to add the "dreded" Moisturizer to it. Then after graduating from cosmetology back in 1980, yes, I rode a dinosaur to school 🤗 I learned so much about the skin and the layers, what they do, ect. But I still wasn't going to put all that "stuff" on my face 🤦. My skin cleared up, BUT, I was left with sun damage. I loved, and still do, to be outdoors, waterski, jet ski, boating, laying out in the sun. You know the shadow you get on your neck, and the sides have hyperpigmentation. I had it and had it bad. Long story short, I don't leave my home without sunscreen, I don't go to bed with makeup on, that's just gross. I scuba dive and do all of the things I did before, but now after taking PROPER care of my skin, it looks better than when I was in my teens. It still looks older, can't do anything about that, but overall I have to say my skin looks very healthy. I have a 16 year old granddaughter, who is absolutely amazing, beautiful, everything. She says, "nanna, I'm not putting that stuff on my skin"! I sat down and explained a lot of the things that you talked about and for the most part she did listen and her skin is getting much better. I'm sure many young kids have friends who don't have a blemish and they have peaches and cream skin, like my 13 year old amazing and beautiful granddaughter. It doesn't mean that she shouldn't follow the same rule. I do the Japanese skin care, no I don't follow every step, but then I'm not ever going to look like a gaesha women, dang. However, I do 90% of what they suggest and I can do it in 6-8 minutes. At first it took me forever, then it became a habit. EVERYONE NEEDS TO WATCH AND REALLY LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO. I PROMISE you will NOT Regret it. 💖💖💖💖💖
Yes! I love this! Unrelated dupe alert!! Mineral Fusion Skin-Soothing Face Toner is an amazing dupe for Tatcha Dewey Skin Mist!! It's more calming IMO and I think the ingredients may be better too. Other clean products I'm loving are the oils from Cocokind (Whole Foods), and Alba Botanicals Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser (so gentle and hydrating). Thank you for inspiring me to go clean! My skin has never looked better!!! I'm getting soooo many compliments! I've also been using makeup from Mineral Fusion and Dr. Hauschka. Wow, they are beautiful!
Elle so grateful you’re teaching us about over doing it with the skin care. I’m pretty sure I had done this earlier in the year and my skin is just now getting back to normal. I’m going to watch again so I don’t overuse my products! Oh I have question yea so I thought one of the goals for Retin A was the peeling/flaking so maybe you can teach us what is the right way to use it. I’ve personally just use it now 2 times a week and that keeps the flacks away. Anyway always love your videos and learn so much!!!💕💕💕. And Elle you are so beautiful I just can’t say that enough! You look gorgeous girl. What an inspiration you are! Ok I’ll let you go now! Love you❤️
I’m oily and love Simple gel cream moisturizer!! I typically didn’t moisturize but do at night now. I don’t usually wash in morning, just a splash of water to refresh.
I've damaged my skin barrier a couple of times, from just being too rough when cleansing or from exfoliating too often. This information is important for me. Thank you so much!
Great, solid advice. Firstly I've been using Corsrx Galactomyces alcohol free toner, I'm finding this to be wonderful. Secondly, Green Keratin GK11 Seriously Ageless Serum, total winner and contains no nasties whatsoever just a an impressive list of beautiful ingredients. Lastly, I'm using Barrier Support Serum by Apothakat. As well as having niacinamide and hyalauronic acid it has the magical Ceramides. I've knocked off all exfoliators and my tretanoin .... all this because of an earlier vid of yours! Thank you Elle for caring about our skins, :) ❤💕❤💕❤💕❤💕❤
Update 9/26/21- So I have only used my muslin cloth twice this month and I can tell that my skin is getting better. I was using bha every day and I was using benzyl peroxide all over my face under my moisturizer. Needless to say I wrecked my skin. It’s been allot of tears, allot of stress and allot of money. Thank goodness I started watching your videos. I’ve been keeping it simple. No more foaming cleansers, toner for sensitive skin, oils to hydrate and a great moisturizer. I am also drinking water like crazy. 8/26/21- I’m going to commit to stopping the exfoliation completely for at least a month. Even though I was using just a muslin cloth, I think this was too much. Thank you for the advice
You always inspire me to keep it simple and gentle. I'm loving Paula's Choice Ceramide Enriched moisturizer. I use it morning and night. For a serum, I've enjoyed The Ordinary Buffet with copper peptides.
I cannot tell you how much I NEED THIS VIDEO.....the area above my mobile lid is so burnt starting from this past July and worsened this weekend......I think I worried too much about aging and the eye cleanser I am using is the reasons (I had not thought about that the eye makeup remover can be part of the problem - TY fellow RU-vidr for this advice).
Lots of good info. I was told years ago that i had roseaca but didn’t really pay much attention. Recently i asked my dr about the redness in my face and she said you know you have roseaca. I didn’t realize it is a skin barrier issue. I’ll have to look at my products and make adjustments. Ty Elle❤️
Thanks for the great video, Elle! My Dermatologist recommended Cetaphil for me when I was 16 years old. I still use this combined with Cerave. I'm 52 and don't have many wrinkles. I swear this helped bc I didn't constantly strip my skins barrier function. ❤❤❤
Thank you I have been experiencing dry skin around my chin and zits on the one side of my nose. I just never thought of this. Seems so simple now that I have watched you. Please keep up the good work and I really do appreciate it.
I like this information and would like to see one for clogs pores, aging skin...does that make sense? I'm 71 and still battle oily skin with not so much break-outs as much but white heads and cysts. I microdermabrasion my own skin, use masks and retin A .50 but then there's those nasty wrinkles that comes with age no matter what. There are probably few others with this problem. Just a thought. Love your reviews, we can never stop learning.
66 and I too have those nasty wrinkles that I just know are not leaving my face. I too have oily T zone and acne controlled with retin-a and Benzamycin. I have learned a lot here.
Thank you Elle! So wise to get balance on our skin care!! I started backing off my retinol a few weeks ago. I do like my vitamin C serum but skip a few days every now and again. Thank you for all the tips esp the gentle cleansers and moisturizer, we'll have to give that a go :)
Wow! I have been having health problems for the past few years. I am 56, have been going through a-lot, but didn’t know what you were talking about because this is actually something that did not affect me. I am thinking it is clearly because I have not been using all the latest skin care , beauty treatments and make-up products I would have been buying and trying the latest and greatest on a daily basis, because I was just a make up and skin car obsessed. I literally have not been doing anything and use makeup only a few times a year. I continued to watch as I learn and enjoy all your videos. My skin is normal/dry possibly starting to get a little dehydrated. Would love to know your thoughts if you have the time. Thanx SO much! ☺️
This is absolutely something that I have been working on without even realising it. I’ve been working hard on feeding my skin with only skin loving hydrating ingredients. And is all thanks to you. I wish I had done this years ago. But I spend most on skincare now and it has allowed me to have to spend less on makeup. Essence is the only thing I don’t use yet. That’s going to be my next purchase along with a skincare fridge. A huge thank you for another really helpful video. Xx
My Skin is irritated and red for almost a year now I wasn’t sure what it was I’m now moisturizing all day with good products you mentioned I’m quitting exfoliation after I get my skin back 😤 (one day I left my house without Sun screen moisturizer and my skin was flaming red)
If i could just say.... Cetaphil is actually terrible. It contains sodium Lauryl sulfate which is a skin drying agent. CeraVe is the better one. I’m an Esthetician for 15 years, Dermatologists recommend CeraVe much more than cetaphil, especially the ones who aren’t getting paid by Cetaphil to promote their product lol 👍🏻
I honestly hate cerave every product i have used from them gives me painful cystic breakouts but never had that effect from cetaphil products. Everyones skin is different :)
Thank you Elle!! :) I have been SO dry and dehydrated lately, and now I know I was over exfoliating. I'm going to pull back on my AHA/BHA weekly mask and nightly prescription Retin-A. I love your videos!! I'm 53 with dry skin. Your videos are the first I look for when needing an opinion on skincare and makeup.
Thank you so much for that informative video! I am all ears when you educate us about our skin. Please keep these types of videos coming. Your explanation makes it easy to understand. Thanks again for taking the time to gather all of the information for us, very much appreciated!
I LOVE Osmosis!! I looked up the Replenish serum and Alcohol Denat is listed as the 4th ingredient. I was under the impression that was not a great ingredient?🙅♀️👍🏻
I’d love to hear wha you have to say about this too, Elle. I was a excited to jump right on that Osmosis bandwagon but I’m worried about the denatured alcohol too. I’m 68, for the first time in my entire life my pretty darn perfect skin has decided to flare up horribly. I’m under a dermatologists care and he is suggesting much of what you’re saying. I think that I too have been overusing exfoliating products. Please can you look into the Osmosis / alcohol thing?
Thank you so much for this very timely video. This is exactly what has been going on with my face, very dry, flakey, red, and sensitive. I've stopped using the drying cleansers. I have purchased these Drunk Elephant products: Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser, Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser, Lala Retro Whipped Cream, B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum, and Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil. Please do an updated skincare video.
You forgot to mention sunscreen! SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN! I'm religious about using it now. Even when I don't leave the house I still apply sunscreen.
@@ElleLearyArtistry Oops, just watched the video again. I apologize. I'm yelling at a few family members who use a tanning bed. A little sunscreen crazy right now. lol
Another great video. I had to pare everything back when I developed perioral dermatitis. In the morning I used just warm water to cleanse. The only products I used for about two months were Avene Tolerance Emulsion, Cera-ve cleanser, Hada Labo cleansing oil and SPF. My skin is much better now and I have just started exfoliating twice a week with a Mandelic acid toner - so far so good.
Having used junk products (high end and moderate), my skin finally rebelled due to the terrible chemicals added to these products. I now use a brand from Anne Marie. It's clean and all plant based. Thanks for doing this important series on skin care. I was taught that taking precautions when in the sun by using a clean sun care product coupled with vigilant, daily skin care (cleaning, mild exfoliation and moisturizing) are important steps for maintaining long-term, healthy skin. Staying hydrated, getting a good night's sleep (groan!), daily exercise and good nutrition all help to keep skin glowing. I so appreciate that you promote /suggest using cleaner products. When I was younger I only cared about the 'look' not so much about all the things I mentioned above. I'm now trying to take better care of myself. Thank you:-))))))
Another great video. I watched your REN video from last year today (wish I’d seen it sooner). Thanks to your videos and a few others that I have been watching, I am slowly refining my skincare routine (I have rosacea that was falling up a lot over this summer). Bioderma Sensibio gel cleanser Tatcha Essence (your recommendation ❤️) Twice a week I use Tatcha rice polish with Tatcha camellia oil is Clinical Pro Heal serum Osmosis Gentle Retinol serum (PM only) is Clinical eye serum (PM) REN Evercalm Day Cream (AM) / REN Evercalm Balm (PM) Tatcha Silk Sunscreen / REN sunscreen You introduced me to Tatcha, Algenist, is Clinical, Osmosis (and Leah) for which I am so thankful as my skin has not felt this good in a long time. Twice a week Algenist ALIVE Probiotic mask (another one of your recommendations)
I’m 34 and exfoliate daily, either with retin-a or a physical fine scrub. My skin was extra dry and flakey, but once I changed my cleanser, I noticed it was slowly regaining its balance months later by using a ceramide infused cleanser such as the la roche posay hydrating cleanser or even the aveeno gentle cleanser for baby’s with eczema. I am still able to exfoliate the dead skin daily and keep that routine without drying out my skin now.
Great video! I have cut way back on AHA and retinol products. Since we will be transitioning to the colder weather, additional hydration and moisturization will be key for my 62 year young dry skin. That said, no matter what I do I always seem to have blackheads on my nose. Any suggestions for that issue? tia 💕
Thanks for this video Elle. I think I need to remove something from my routine. I noticed I was getting red again and it's bc I restocked an item at the Sephora sale. Thanks for bringing this to my attention! 😘
I'm 39 and destroyed my skin with AHA and Glycolic Acid. I used them for about a year, max. twice a week but I got acne, though, which i never had before in my life. Many red pimples without whiteheads. Only little red pumps, which stayed for month. My nose was red all the time, like rosacea. On my nose skinoren (Azelaicacid) worked fine. But for the rest of my face it tooks me almost 2 years, to heal my skin. No antibiotics worked on me. I skiped all my acids, only jojoba mixed with a gentle moisturizer in the evening. And pure destil. rosewater every morning and evening under my moisturizer.
Around my nose is red and inflamed by the retin a. I'm not sure its worth it. I use a gentle cleanser & moisturizer. I'm getting the Cetaphil redness relief moisturizer & I hope it works. Thanks for the great video--your skin is beautiful!!
Hi Elle! Thanks for the great tips. I am having issues with my skin and think it must be a damaged skin barrier. I'm 68 and am having skin irritation. I find however if I don't exfoliate my skin feels rough. How can I deal with this roughness without exfoliating?
Thanks Elle, I am going crazy right now with a red flaky patch under one of my eyes, and cannot figure out the cause or cure, I am 61 and have never had any skin issues 😩
Thank you so much for this!!! My barrier is destroyed at the minute 😂 do you recommend the Paula’s choice water-infusing electrolyte night moisturiser? I did some research and this sounds like it could be a great help?! ❤️
What do u recommended? Serum or moisturizer first? I see different opinions. Can we use multiple serum at one time? Should we take out primers? No toners?
Alright, I am in full on barrier repair mode. 1 week in and inflammation is way down... but how do I get out these pore clogs without hurting my progress?!
Elle Leary Artistry thank you so much for your response. So far I have just been sticking it out. I am getting fewer clogs. I also switched to washing with distilled water. It has also helped due to its lower pH. Making so much progress in only a couple of weeks. Thank you for these videos!!
Hi Elle, what a great video, your skin is gorgeous. I’m 66 and have been on RetinA for 3 years, I was using it every other nite and about 6 months ago I switched to 2 nites on one night off. I’ve always had the dry flaking chin area since being on RetinA and the only time I don’t is when I don’t put it on my chin. Do you know why this is? I was using a soft wash cloth to remove my cleansers, I use the Drunk Elephant balm as my first cleanse then use a gentle honey wash from Sanitas Skincare at night. I might use an AHA toner once a week. After cleansing I use the Thayer’s Witch Hazel alcohol free toner then go in with my essence, Let it dry put a oil on then put my RetinA on, wait about 30 minutes and put on Timeless Syntha 6 then Sarnitas moisturizer, Bobbi Brown night eye cream. Mornings I wash my face, Essence, Glowmaker Vit.C, Timeless CQ10, Bobbi Brown eye serum, face oil, moisturizer, sunscreen. Wait 15 minutes before applying foundation and then the rest of my makeup, after about 2 hrs my chin is looking awful, flaking skin, I wipe off my chin makeup off and reapply again then it might look ok the rest of the day. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Too much and sometimes not enough of anything will not be good for your skin. I would seek out the advice of medical professional that are trained on biology of the skin. Most of the products you get at Sephora are absolute garbage. Use products that are backed by research and science, data and clinical trials. Use products that strengthen your actual skin. The likelihood of reactions from products when you do that is highly unlikely. I, for example can exfoliate twice a day with an aha/bha cleanser and follow it up with pads that contain glycolic and salicylic and then follow that up with prescription Retin-A. I am more than happy with my skin and people comment on the quality of it every. Single. Day. I recommend ZO skin health. Alastin. Skinmedica and some Alumier. Forget about Sephora. It’s not the place you wanna go to for skincare.
How soon can you use foundation while healing skin barrier...my foundation, when I tried it, separated and sat on my skin...I cannot find the balance...I am 72 y/o with ever changing skin that I cannot make right..very upsetting...
What is a good gentle lactic acid peel when repairing your skin barrier. I am using the cerave wash, moisturizer and spf lotion in the morning. Which all claim to repair the skin barrier.
How often should you use your Clarisonic? I use mine just about everyday. I use the philosophy purity cleanser. Just wondered if that is too much, my skin seems to be more red here lately.
I have oily skin and have large pores . I get cystic breakouts on my chin that will leave discoloration after it heals. My skin has been sensitive since I was about 12 years old. I feel like my skin barrier needs to heal but if I don’t use salicylic acid either in a toner or wash everyday I will break out. Also I’m in my later 30’s and I’m trying to use some anti-aging ingredients. I don’t have fine lines or wrinkles. I have elasticity issues. I feel my skin type is hard to manage. What would you recommend as a basic routine to help my skin barrier without breaking out? I do moisturize with Cerave PM lotion. You look beautiful. Your face glows!
well I would work internal as well with pro and probiotics and a digestive enzyme talk to your doc. up your water intake and might add fresh celery juice in the AM as well. for topical it sounds like you need repair but also need acne support. if possible look at the ingredients on your toner. make sure no fragrance or drying alcohols at the top of the ingredients. I would work on hydration and maybe consider adding in osmosis catalyst AC 11
I am going for an Oxygeneo treatment tomorrow for this very reason! My face is acting so weird-everything you said practically. I've never had one but I made the appt. thinking this might help. I am 66 yrs. old. Did I make a mistake? Also -could you link the video you were talking about please? Love you!!!
