Sensitive Skincare Mistakes You Need to Stop Making | Dermatologist Explains

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Sensitive skin can be truly annoying. So many new patients come to me who are suffering with red, dry, irritated skin and they simply can't figure out why. I'm here to share the top sensitive skincare mistakes I see in my practice to make sure you aren't making the same mistakes too. I will also share in this video how to repair your skin if you have indeed made any of these common sensitive skincare mistakes.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 What is "sensitive skin"?
00:59 Mistake #1 - Patch Test
03:37 Mistake #2 - Moisturizers
05:24 Mistake #3 - Product use
06:11 Mistake #4 - New products
07:22 Mistake #5 - Using too many products
08:23 Mistake #6 - Too aggressive with skincare
10:27 Mistake #7 - "Natural" or "clean" products
11:19 Mistake #8 - Shower temperature
12:05 Mistake #9 - Assumptions
13:07 How to fix your skin barrier
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@DELLRS2012 6 дней назад

I strongly recommend La Roche-posay and EltaMD for sensitive skin. I have 7 different skin allergies and when I have a question or a reaction to a product, I can call those companies and speak to an actual staff member who will address my concerns …promptly at that! Totally underrated!

@lucydeboxer2565 6 дней назад

Great video, Dr. Ellis! Amen to stick with what works. The skin care/cosmetics industry is constantly pushing new products that aren't only not necessary, but for sensitive skin they can be very disruptive.

@db-gb5xi 6 дней назад

Thanks for mentioning the over exfoliation. People sometimes don't realize that just washing their face with the fingers is a type of physical exfoliation.

@LadyReese 5 дней назад

Rosacea-prone sensitive OILY person here. My core 4 are right now: 1. Avene cleanance gel 2. Revuele centella repairing face gel-cream 3. Frudia green grape solar gel sebum control spf50+ pa++++ 4. Avene cicalfate+ Hope it helps someone 😊

@amandagriz 6 дней назад

Niacinamide seems to be touted as a great soother to the skin but I cannot tolerate it at all, in any percentage. I used Cetaphil soap for many years and couldn't figure out why my face developed a horrible case of contact dermatitis. I finally figured out that they changed their formulation and added niacinamide

@thai8020 6 дней назад

THIS!! Niacinamide started really irritating my skin and I see it everywhere in “calming” products. and even Cetaphil/CeraVe/La Roche Posay products don’t universally work for everyone…those brands have always irritated my skin. I think with sensitive skin you really need to just check ingredients and see how your skin responds.

@spicytulip37 3 дня назад

SAMEEE!!

@melissa.deklerk 3 дня назад

Anything with niacinamide breaks me out so badly. I used a niacinamide serum and it messed me up so much. When I removed it from my routine, my breakouts stopped.

@ericka77 2 дня назад

Same here niacinamide and silicones are the ingredients that I avoid at all cost in my moisturizers. It took years for me to figure it out because niacinamide is the "it" girl for skincare I tried to force the issue.

@L1ttlef0ot 2 дня назад

I have sensitive skin and my skin seems to get sensitized to niacinamide only when my skin barrier is compromised, such as when I’ve used my prescription retinoid (struggling to tolerate it). Then every product besides water burns but only until they dry.

@lukastemberger 5 дней назад

If over 70% of people have sensitive skin, it means sensitive skin is normal skin.

@TaoMoksha 4 дня назад

Yeah but I also think alot of ppl these days overuse products which cause their skin to become irritated then they say it's sensitive.

@georlisooey3211 День назад

No it doesn't.

@shaffer_sl 6 дней назад

I’ve had sensitive, reactive skin my whole life (had eczema as a baby) along with several random allergies. My core four are the cetaphil gentle cleanser, aveeno daily moisturizing face cream, beauty of joseon sunscreen, and CeraVe healing ointment! I can’t handle tretinoin or most exfoliants but I’ve recently had luck with the neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair retinol (fragrance free version) & the Paula’s choice 6% mandelic acid + 2% lactic acid exfoliant. Hugs and good luck to all my fellow sensi skin pals out there!🫶🏻

@DrSamEllis 6 дней назад

Thank you for sharing this!

@gorlgoyle 6 дней назад

I’ve been using this Paula exfoliator too! I just wish it did not smell how it smells 😭 I want to try Stratia’s next!

@ericka77 2 дня назад

@@gorlgoyle Yes I use four products from Stratia. Their barrier repair moisturizer (Lipid Gold), retinol(Night Shift), peptide moisturizer(Interface), and AHA(Soft Touch) are so gentle. I have been using them for like 4 years now.

@tinalemna7998 День назад

I used Cetaphil for years but the new formula burns my skin. I wish they would bring back the old formula.

@monikab3413 6 дней назад

I have rosacea and really sensitive skin. Love the Bioderma Sensibio, LRP Toleriane, Cerave's hidrating and Cetaphil Redness Control lines. BOJ Rice SPF is the only one not causing more irritation (tried a lot of mineral ones too, but none this good). My skin also likes the Ordinary's Buffet serum, the Klairs blue sheet mask and Cerave's resurfacing retinol serum, I use these occasionally.

@DrSamEllis 6 дней назад

Thank you for sharing!!

@SightWordMovies 6 дней назад

Yes to paring down the number of products! When I eliminated serums, masks and multiple moisturizers, my rosacea-prone skin got so much better. Vanicream cleanser, Prequel moisturizer, my topical rosacea prescription and an SPF is it for me. Saves time and money too.

@bethvasquez9003 5 дней назад

What is your prescription for rosacea ?

@SightWordMovies 5 дней назад

@@bethvasquez9003 My dermatologist has it sent from a pharmacy online. It’s invermectin 1%, metronidazole, niacinamide 4%, and azelaic acid all in one. Insurance won’t cover rosacea (I’m in the US) so it costs $49 for 30g but that lasts nearly 2 months. I’ve tried ALL the other medications and this is the best-no more breakouts and bumps, no side effects. I think a lot of the online skincare companies offer the same thing, and probably most dermatologists would know about it.

@JessicaDeAnna 5 дней назад

The ordinary cleansers and moisturizers are great for sensitive skin. The glucoside foaming cleanser, glucolipid cream cleanser, squalene cleanser, HA moisturizer, and phytoceramide moisturizer.

@hoosiermama3001 6 дней назад

I have very sensitive skin and I have found that everything in the Vanicream line is very gentle - face wash, moisturizer, shampoo and conditioner. I have your Gleanser ordered and can't wait to receive it!

@myhottea 4 дня назад

Priceless!!! Thank you!!!

@claireanne4780 6 дней назад

Thank you so much for this! Your make up is also so good ✨❤️!

@terraj.2835 6 дней назад

Dr. Ellis, I just ordered three products from your skincare line! I am so excited to try them out!! 😃🤗😍

@user-cs9jq2zm9l 6 дней назад

I have always had sensitive skin. But the last couple of years, it has become reactive to many products including some I have used for years. Particularly sensitive on my cheekbones. Some products that work for me are Vanicream moisturizing lotion and cream; Bioderma Micellar Water for sensitive skin; Cotz Mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin (albeit much too heavy in warmer weather); LaRoche Posay All Mineral sunscreen; and Dr. Idriss Depouffer, Hyper Serum; and Flash Mask (exfoliator).

@Ari_Kle 6 дней назад

Your videos are brilliant!

@onemoregamemate 6 дней назад

Good video. Keep up the good work.

@BiocelyaBeauty 3 часа назад

Love your videos such a professional ♥♥

@lisaharr1477 6 дней назад

Thank you thank you for this amazing video !! In the last few months my neck has become so ultra sensitive so I guess I cannot use a mild retinol product at all there. I just went back to basic Cetaphil cream and it has helped a lot. I am sad that I won’t be able to use a retinol on my neck because the creepiness and lines are really getting bad since I’m in my 60’s.

@paigeme886 6 дней назад

Thank you so much . The whole ‘natural’ and ‘essential oils’ drives me nuts and desperately wish people would learn that such oils are the worst for skin! Products that really helps for me is the La roche toleriane night sensitive cream- soothes & minimised my sensitivity over time. Cicaplast b5 is also great ( edit- incredibly sorry but how does the Celimax dual barrier wearable cream compare to my La Roche night cream? I saw you mention it in a video after I searched for the moisturiser. I’m interested in it ☺️) I really absolutely can’t wait for your products to be available in Australia! I have my fingers crossed that you will get a stockist here 😊 heard only positive reviews of your skincare products!

@manojipereira9169 4 дня назад

It's not just essential oils, plant extracts can be allergenic too, because the chemical composition will change with the source and supplier.

@maddytib 5 дней назад

Thank you so much for these great tips! I've had eczema my whole life (now thankfully under control with Dupixent) and I'd love to see a video on eczema specific skincare tips in the future :)

@2twentysix 6 дней назад

Great video! Thank you 🙏…Nivea (blue tin) for night and Emrbryolisse (sensitive) for daytime use, were the only two I could tolerate when I had allergy, eczema with swelling and rosacea flares.

@eefjejoosten1519 5 дней назад

This video is great. I have been struggling to find products that suit me. A year ago I went for the Korean skincare trend. At first I was very hesitant, then after 6 months I overdid it with the serums, masks and exfoliation. And now I"m kn good place, with the products that work for me. All thanks to videos like yours! And you are absolutely right: a simple routine with good products that work for your skin does wonders.

@kzvegansuperstar 6 дней назад

Best sensitive & reactive skin cleanser I’ve ever tried (this is my mainstay): Sente Daily Soothing Cleanser Best sensitive & reactive skin PM moisturizer: Tatcha Overnight Repair

@DrSamEllis 6 дней назад

The Tatcha Overnight Repair is divine! Totally worth the splurge IMO

@melissavidic2895 6 дней назад

I just want to say I love love your barrier therapy skin protecting cream when I get a little itchy in certain spots with eczema I put it on and it actually calms it down and I also love that Urea lotion. I use every day after my shower, thank you my skin thanks you. 😎 and yes less is more. I introduced a PHA toner from the minimalist no reaction whatsoever. I was afraid to use ones like lactic acid, which I think would’ve affected me differently. Have a great day.

@laurenmercier 4 дня назад

I have rosacea and have really enjoyed your cleanser and I find snail mucin moisturizer works well for me.

@priyad9376 5 дней назад

Great tips.. very much resonate with starting too many new things at once.. went badly. Like you mentioned, have 2 weeks of no actives time and started slowly again… so much better now! Love prequel barrier therapy and lucent c.. what’s the PAO for prequel products, especially the lucent c? Not able to find it in the bottle.

@kwosilait2855 2 дня назад

Such a great video! Are there any more budget-friendly products that you recommend? Years ago, my dermatologist gave me samples of Cerave moisturizer and cleanser when my skin was more sensitive than usual. I was so please with how much calmer my skin felt after simply washing with the Cerave!

@lashleedobson7465 6 дней назад

I have super reactive skin that goes through phases of rashes and redness all over. I really love the Sachi Skin Pro Resilience Serum and the Tatcha Indigo Overnight Treatment. And the Prequel Gleanser has been a staple for me!😉

@anivonhunt 5 дней назад

I always read the ingredients even if I have been using it for years. Ingredients will change. My favorite shampoo changed the ingredients, which I had a reaction to. Always read ingredients. I really like Good Molecules because they post changes on the boxes and listen to feedback. Vanicream for face and Beekman goat bar soap for body. I have a great deal of Prequel products. Thank you for your products. I am using the lotion with Urea. Love the gel balm. Love vitamin c serum and the calming serum. The texture is great. In the winter, I love the Nessaire balm for the body. Vanicream and Paula's Choice rescue and repair face lotion is great. I also use Geek & Gorgeous retinol, which is gentle (I have the Shop app, which helps shipping cost for this specific product). Good Molecules peptide serum and sunscreen are great. I do use Olay sensitive sunscreen for neck only. Black Girls Sunscreen for the body plus I can use Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for this sun screen.

@sanjana7360 5 дней назад

Cosrx centella cream has worked wonders for my almost always irritated skin 🤓 Also the bioderma atoderm intensive baume is really amazing for healing the barrier.

@loriroth2070 6 дней назад

I have started using Prem as a one of my moisturizers. I use a lot of moisturizers because I live in a very arid environment. I vary my sunscreens so that I don't become allergic to them. I use all Korean sunscreens.

@lettievanhemert 5 дней назад

I’ve had rosacea for decades, and I’ve recently started using Korean skincare. My skin is much happier now.

@majatodorovic1547 3 дня назад

What korean product are you using?

@majatodorovic1547 3 дня назад

What korean product are you using?

@lettievanhemert 3 дня назад

@@majatodorovic1547 so far, I’ve used various Round Lab products, and sunscreen from Skin 1004 and Haru Haru Wonder. The sunscreens are the game changers. I’m allergic to 90% of western sunscreen. I also love that so many products contain cica.

@manojipereira9169 4 дня назад

Canadian products: cerave cleansers (I tolerate the 4% BPO too), cerave PM moisturizer, cerave ointment, LRP cicaplast baume. Cerave retinols are also very gentle. I also liked Aveeno calm and restore, but the cerave foaming oil cleanser won me over because it removes light makeup and waterproof sunscreen

@graceland6331 6 дней назад

I have very sensitive skin and my trusted cleanser is the Cerave bar soap for face wash. It produces nice lather.

@sandrac.8955 6 дней назад

I have super sensitive roscasea skin and I love clearstem bounce back serum and moisturizer. Also, Klur has great products for sensitive skin.

@anastashasullivan3254 6 дней назад

Vanicream cleanser has been my favorite so far! I want to try Prequel when I run out.

@robinporter8725 6 дней назад

Naturium Multi Calm Cream Cleanser. Absolute Holy Grail item for my very dry and sensitive skin!

@sulakaricats 5 дней назад

4 years same simple routine since I saw a dermatologist, yes I get bored and longing look at other products but I’ve learned my lesson and follow derms advise of stop experimenting …..I can even tolerate retinal now which I never ever thought I would be able to use again (Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1)

@patrikw.2133 14 часов назад

Eczema - prone, dry skin person on dupixent: Although I’ve been on dupixent for quite some time and it has changed my life drastically to the better my skin still is nowhere near “not - sensitive”. Because of that I focus on moisturizing and protecting. I’d love to use actives but my skin doesn’t tolerate most of them most of the time. My routine: 1. Wash my face with water (morning), …with a foamy cleanser (NOT foaming) by ISANA…I tolerate it and it’s cheap (evening) 2. All in Barrier Cream by No Cosmetics (Germany) with ceramides 3. Cicaplast Baum B5+ by La Roche Posay 4. Vaseline 5. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics…I tolerate it if my skin is not inflamed (Haven’t found one yet that works for me during an eczema flare up and doesn’t make me look like a white wall and/or super oily) Hope this helps!

@MelindaMassie 4 дня назад

I spent yeeeeeeears trying to find a moisturizer that didn't sting or make me redder. Even the ones designed for extra sensitive would be problematic. Finally tried Avene's Tolerance cream and balm and my skin felt so soothed! Finally no stinging or redness!

@user-nv6ww1vs6o День назад

Hello Dr. Sam Ellis! Thanks a lot for an informative video! I have rosacea skin and I wonder if I can benefit from using LED masks at home? Are they worth trying for someone with rosacea skin ? If yes, could you please recommend a LED mask to use at home? Thanks a lot in advance!

@DELLRS2012 6 дней назад

@seechangenyc280 6 дней назад

You’re lucky! My skin responded very poorly to EltaMD products. I tried several sunscreens and they made my face hot and bothered.

@DELLRS2012 6 дней назад

@@seechangenyc280 totally reach out to them! I can only use some of their products due to my allergies, but if you have any specific concerns they will help you. Also patch testing can be helpful to identify allergens you may be reacting too. I know I react to some of their “calming” ingredients like turmeric and ginger extract. UVPure and UVPhysical have been safe for me.

@AislingDonohoe 5 дней назад

“Natural” usually means a less effective product, also 😅

@tinksspixiedust 5 дней назад

My face didn’t like that LRP moisturizer. But it does like the Vanicream Daily moisturizer. When my skin freaks out, I cut back to the Cetaphil cleanser with the light blue cap, Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner, Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF in the AM and the one without at night, and Now Shea Butter as my occlusive. This routine gets my skin feeling normal again in a few days, but I stick with it for a week or two to let my skin recover. I’ve tried the routine without the essence toner, but it doesn’t recover as quickly without it.

@dagmar0027 6 дней назад

As someone who has struggled with eczema for most of my life, I've found that skincare that includes prebiotics & probiotics help my skin barrier recover fastest. So I often use oil-based products, as well as ones with fermented ingredients - partly because my skin has become dry. It's been bad enough at times that even the Embryolisse Lait Crème Sensitive moisturizer has felt like it was burning my skin. This past winter, when it's typically painfully dry so it makes my skin even more sensitive, I was using La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm (at night), Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Toner, drops of flaxseed oil (high in omega-3 fatty acid) mixed into BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream (for day), BYOMA Balancing Face Mist when needed., & e.l.f. Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 as both an occlusive layer & as a makeup primer.

@passionate.hippie 3 дня назад

41 years old and I can barely use Vanicream…. I’d give ANYTHING to have someone like you talk to me about my facial skincare routine. 🥺

@Byo-oh9mb 6 дней назад

I have sensitive skin that acne prone the combination of both is so hard to maintain but what have worked for me is to keep my skin care simple and look for things that target my acne and soothe my skin i double cleans everyday with bioderma micaller water and any type of cream cleanser and i moisturize with cicalfate and that’s it , in the morning rinse with water moisturize and sunscreen once a week i use benzoyl peroxide and i use hypochlours acid once a day my acne is under control but still not perfect im thinking of adding azelic acid or exfoliating acid or some type of retinoid to control my here and there little acne

@wendyarch332 5 дней назад

Do you recommend pipette babywash for adults with sensitive dry skin?

@paomart 6 дней назад

I have reactive skin. My core routine that doesn't fail me is: Cetaphil gentle cleanser Cerave hydrating toner Cerave skin renewing night cream La roche-posay cicaplast balm (when needed) Undefined beauty R &R sun serum

@leeaskew 4 дня назад

what to do in the case when testing products appears fine on my arm but on my face I get reactions? I have terrible allergies and find products will affect my face totally different from my body. It is so frustrating

@behaooy66 4 дня назад

Cereve cleanser and body moisturizer

@lerangm 5 дней назад

Avene and Aveeno products are amazing.

@joy_air 2 дня назад

for me the worst part is that even if I try on a body, it gives me literally 0 information about how it will be on my face. more than that! I can try something new, and for a month or so my skin will be ok with that, but something happens, and it's not ok anymore.

@arianagandu 5 дней назад

The first few times I used the Prequel barrier therapy cream it was amazing but now it stings when I use it and I have no idea what I'm allergic to :( (love the prequel mist and ointment tho!)

@nataliehughes4143 6 дней назад

Dr. Ellis , you look pretty in green❤

@DrSamEllis 6 дней назад

Aw thank you!

@destinylamont 3 дня назад

I actually found out I had eczema when i was a baby (looking at old medical records) I have very few allergies/sensitives. But i recently discovered dairy products cause my scalp and skin to itch more.

@pam164 6 дней назад

I have very sensitive skin always have it runs in my family, i can hardly use anything on my face, vit c and h acid really burns my skin, yes i have delayed reaction normally takes a week or more for it to start.

@caseyj1144 5 дней назад

I use cetaphil gentle cleanser, eucerin mosturizer, mychelle zinc sunscreen (literally the only sunscreen i tolerate- even react to l roche posay and many Korean brands). I use mychelle retinol serum and cerave vitamin c successfully too but I’ve yet to find a exfoliant-I’m too scared to

@heatherr3578 4 дня назад

Seint skincare is the only brand i have tried that doesn't irritate my skin. I haven't gone through a lot though, because i would rather just use water and a microfiber cloth than risk reacting to a new product

@yasiraelias3938 6 дней назад

What about, vitamin C after 2, 3 years of using it. Now I'm getting red patches and dryness every time I aply it. Is Skin Ceuticals.

@junkmail274 4 дня назад

I learned when you're using a retinoid every day, then you might need a day or two of nothing (no actives) prior to using an exfoliant. I felt like I didn't get this advice anywhere (alot of less sensitive people use actual Tret every day then on the 7th day do a chemical exfoliant). Also so many seemingly soothing products have caprylic triglycerides-- I'm super, SUPER acne prone to anything coconut oil related and even this "non-comodogenic" coconut derivative breaks me out. Also, Shea butter breaks me out and it's in every soothing rich cream. Took me ages to figure both out

@junkmail274 4 дня назад

I use a Cica ampoule when my face is burning (like Skin1004)

@mrs.benbarns1883 День назад

every time I use a peptide base skin care product I get a tingling/burning sensation no matter how much I Google it, I can't figure out if that's common or me having a sensitivity to peptides...is this normal??

@RhondaKeen 6 дней назад

CBD oil has been a life changing discovery for my skin. So soothing, so calming, I mix it into moisturizer or layer on top. Current fave is Herbivore Emerald.

@sebumpostmortem 5 дней назад

I' m literally the oiliest person my derm has seen in all his career. I could use dish washer and a sparto glove if I wanted😅. Until isotretinoine turned me into a dry skinned hypersensitive person. It was like having to learn how to read and write from zero. Sounds stupid but it took me months to re-learn how to remove my mascara and the tone of sunscreen without ending over stripped. Even the most delicate contact with my fingertips became a rush. I felt like being 300 kgs and wake up being 30 kgs if it makes sense. LRP Toleriane and EUCERIN Aquaphor saved my life🩵💙. The oiliness has come back slowly but they are always with me anyways🙌🏼 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

@user-um8nq6ff5x 6 дней назад

I just use Vanicream products. Case solved! The amount of money that wasted on trying stuff was sad.

@RivyO 6 дней назад

Why the inner arm? Especially if you are going to use it on your face. Your inner arm won’t show you if it will cause you to break out?

@pam164 6 дней назад

I can use a lot more on my body than I can on my face so yes I don't think test on arm would work.

@DrSamEllis 6 дней назад

The inner arm isn’t meant to test for breakouts, it’s meant to test for a true allergy to a product!

@ashleynicolemartinez7870 6 дней назад

I wasn't needing a retinol at all and started using different things and then I noticed my face my forehead getting red and it hurt to the touch and it burned.

@evarkf5303 4 дня назад

Well, so let’s say I buy 100 dollars moisturizer. Then I do a patch test. What then? I trow the 100 dollars cream to the trash? Or donate? Hell no.

@rusne167 День назад

Hi there! I have been trying to contact you through your email address regarding some business offer... It seems like the email address is not valid - I would appreciate it if you could share the correct email address with me. Your videos are just great!