Barrier Repair, Rosacea, Sensitive Skin: Products & Tips

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Hope you enjoyed this chat! It was so much fun doing this video with Hannah - we're both massive nerds and have ADHD, and we don't see each other in person that often, so we went off on lots of interesting tangents that had to be cut out for clarity. Let me know what else you want me to cover in the future, particularly for less-talked-about skin conditions! You can follow Hannah on Instagram @ms_hannah_e, she also just started on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/D9FRjdyT8OzIMHLKf09zkg

[@Blue666LV]

Hello, fellow ADHD-er 😊 I'd love to see a video on milia, please & thank you! I've just discovered that I get them, & had been getting them since I was about 12 y.o. 😱 Previously, I didn't know what they were, so I didn't know what to do. I would love to hear your advice! Thank you so much, as always, Michelle! 💙

[@jazbay5143]

Hi Lab Muffin Beauty, I was wondering about a video you did two years back Easy (5 Minute) D.I.Y Vitamin C Serum. Can you use this D.I.Y serum in other D.I.Y cosmetic product like sugar scrubs or lip scrubs?

[@LotusesGalaxyOcean]

I would love for you cover using products in different climates/environments and specific ingredients that should not be used for certain concerns. For example, I get dry skin and tried to use hyaluronic acid to help with this issue. However, since I live in a very dry climate it backfired completely. I am sure there are many ingredients that have caveats like this that just are not known because no one with the scientific expertise has laid it out for people in an accessible way. As an example there are probably occlusives and humectants that are a terrible idea to use if you in a dusty or air polluted location. And the options for topics to cover in this area continue on for quite a bit.

[@CJ-xe2wi]

Hi Michelle. I love yr videos & I will confess that I am not impressed by many. You are real & knowledgeable. It seems that you are more interested in helping people than showing off your makeup for the day. I like that you might be a little bit older than some of the other KZbinrs, as I am older than you and appreciate your scientific knowledge I'm very critical (fortunately or unfortunately) and have no complaints about you or your videos whatsoever. I've seen a couple & now subscribe. Again, I don't love every KZbinr or product, so please take that as a compliment. I'm so happy to have found you & hope you read this comment ❤️❤️.

[@CJ-xe2wi]

I also have ADHD, so nice to join the club! 😀🇨🇦❤️

[@queenwyntir]

I was just diagnosed with rosacea -- pale white woman, age 33, and I've had various broken capillaries on my face my whole life. Would love to see more videos about rosacea, perioral dermatitis, and other conditions that aren't quite your typical acne!

[@devynryan1341]

I'm 24 and have the same skin lol!

[@queenwyntir]

@@devynryan1341 good to know early! I only found out because I started to break out around my mouth and it wasn't acne or fungal. Smash cut to a small round of antibiotics and some special creams later xD

[@AnastasiaPadalka]

@@queenwyntir 28, pale. had rocasea all my life. My mom and sister had it too. Been diagnosed only year ago,cause was stupid and didn't visit dermatologist...Combinated dry and oily, itchy, allergic skin.Not much of redness,more blood vessel. First I do cut every product with fragrances, essential oils and alcohols.Everything! Stoped using AHA/BHA exfolliators, only gluconaton (pha) or mandelic,lactic(aha) once in 2-3 weeks. Double cleanse system is enoght for cloged pores and acne. Personaly find out, best are moisturizers with MLE(MVE) technology. Like Cerave, Korean prof line CU-Skin. Most of my products from Cu-Skin. Especially serum with Troxerutin. Find out that Rutin is great antioxidant to train vessel,rear ingredient. Probiotics and lysate works the best to rejenarete and i`m more into Peptides. There is excellent serum from Bywhishtrend with ceramide and peptide. And I do like the Cica-Bariederm line from Uriage. Niacinamide is great 5% max for even skin tone and control sebum. All of my acne desapear after restoring barrier. I do have much of pigmintation, so willing to try Allies of Skin Tranexamic and arbutin serum,but this one is expencive.

[@danielacristina923]

Yes, more videos on rosacea and how to adress aging with it would be great!🙏

[@puccarts]

Broken capillaries can't be fixed with cosmetics unfortunately.. but you can use some to reduce vasodialation. Only way to permanently reduce is laser or newer "thermocoagulation" treatments. Just be sure to do it all through a registered dermatologist/doctor IMO. For general redness try prescription creams like metrogel/metrocream or topical ivermectin.

[@qingdaogrrl]

rosacea is really interesting. i noticed when i moved away from moldy house that my skin calmed down. no more itching and burning and no more red cheeks! so people can have mold sensitivity - OR - something else environmental like sensitivity to the mites on our skin. it's so important to go to a dermatologist!

[@borkbork4124]

And a skin allergy test. I am allergic to sooo many things so my skin is always itchy, my upper respiratory areea is always irritated and my throat likes to swell. I am very allergic to dust mites and getting a new mattress with a dust proof and waterproof cover changed my life.

[@qingdaogrrl]

@@borkbork4124 and allergy pillow cover too!

[@hannah_english]

Thank you for having me! I am so proud and honoured to call you my friend, what a fun video

[@jordillo777]

Hannah, do you know if there are any intl resellers that ship the Rebound Serum to continental Europe? I can't seem to find anything online. :-(

[@gerenner]

WHY is there ETHANOL in the rebound serum ?!?!?!

[@hannah_english]

@@gerenner there's a bit in there to help dissolve some of the other ingredients, it's not like we're putting 100% isopropyl on our faces I promise :)

[@heythere2485]

Thank you for your video. I have rosacea and acne at 18 and it's definetly a mess to treat, especially when in France you have to wait at best 5 months to get a dermatologist appointment. By the way, among all the skin care channels, yours and Dr Dray's are my fav, thanks for all your good work and funny videos.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Argh that sounds like a pain! Dermatologist wait times are really long here too, although if you try really hard you can sometimes find a spot somewhere. And thank you! I'm very happy to hear that 😊

[@lou9123]

Tellement. On m'avait donnée un RDV pour dans 7 mois mais en appelant 1 fois par semaine pour les annulations au final j'ai attendu à peine 3 ! En dermato cosmétique pour du laser.

[@itsmejanny]

I use organic castor oil for the mild rosacea on my cheeks. I see a reduction in the amount of redness. At night I rub a drop into my eyelids and it has significantly reduced my dry eye problem. I am 72 years old and really appreciate how much I have learned about skin care from your videos.

[@elderflowerephemera]

I was struggling with perioral dermatitis for 2 years without even knowing I had it! Luckily I saw a new doctor and they helped me clear it up. I’m super prone to flushing and starting to think I need to talk to my dr about rosacea 🤔 Thank you for this video!

[@geanninesmith796]

I have Rosacea, and Tretinoin has been my savior, my rosacea is in remission 😁

[@WiseFamin]

Thanks for this video! I have both acne and rosacea, and as a darker-skinned person, I didn't even know about the rosacea until my dermatologist pointed it out! Even so, I didn't realize it can progress so easily. So far I've been controlling mine with prescription-strength azalaic acid, though I still have some flare-ups every so often.

[@Ryan-gv7qv]

What a godsend video for my sensitive, rosacea skin- Thank you!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

You're welcome, I hope some of these tips work for you!

[@DavidCruickshank]

As someone with 'pain in the butt' skin who is always terrified about reformulations because they inevitably upset my skin, I LOVE the new La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 formulation! I could only use the old formulation in moderation otherwise it upset my skin, but somehow this new formulation allows me to use it regularly which has been such a god send to my skin. Plus the texture is nicer and i have less problems with not rubbing it in enough and having white flakes in eyebrows/stubble. Will definitely check out some of the other products mention, Great video!!

[@infinitigirl29]

I'm Fitzpatrick 3 with melasma and rosacea. I do feel like Rosacea is not as talked about as acne. Thank you for this video.

[@Jasmine215100]

I don't think Rosacea is as common a skin condition as Acne is. I think only about 20% of white women will have it, usually ages 30 to 60! Whereas Acne is something about 80 to 90% of the population has at some point (it usually goes into remission after a few years or so). Rosacea is more common among Caucasians, whereas anyone can get Acne, Asians, African-Americans, etc! Also, Rosacea is usually a life-long problem with no known cure! We need a cure for all of these diseases!!

[@Jasmine215100]

I don't think Rosacea is as common as Acne, which about 90% of the population will have AT SOME POINT! Some much worse than others! Rosacea mainly affects white light-skinned people in the Fitzpatrick Type 1 Category, over the age of 30!

[@mihaelaskrabo1385]

I've had rosacea for a few years now. Mine is sensitive to everything it seems- fast changes in temperature, being in the sun even with sunscreen on, bad diet, alcohol, stress... It's really ridiculous, the amount of things I need to pay attention to, just to reduce the possibility of cheeks as red as a stoplight. Currently dealing with demodex, so that's been fun. Oh also, everyone but me seems to love that my cheeks are constantly red. Loved this video, and the folliculitis info was useful! Thank you 🤗

[@SarahColledge]

I manage my rosacea by using the Skin1004 100% centella ampoule (drastically reduced the flushing frequency and intensity) and the Dermalex Rosacea cream (seems to control/stop broken capillaries). I use them both morning and evening and my sensitive skin is perfectly happy with them :)

[@niccoloreiss842]

I've been trying the ordinary's barrier repair serum and an azelaic acid serum that I formulated for myself underneath regimen's CREAM 2.0 to treat my rosacea flares. I love azelaic acid and CREAM 2.0 is easily the best barrier repair moisturizer I've tried, it's also one of the most effective I've seen at preventing tewl. Calms my flare and repairs my barrier in about 3-5 days, it's pretty marvelous.

[@gabrielfigs]

Ive been dealing with rosacea for several years now and a lot of what’s Hannah says resonates with me. Calming gentle products are the way to go! After I figured out what to use I’ve been able to withstand tretinoin use. Oh and one huge trigger for my rosacea is red wine! If I have anything more than a glass it comes burning up my face 🫠

[@elettramia6380]

I use my Omnilux mask for redness/ rosacea/ broken capillaries. It does help. I also learned from a professional you can use the mask for 20 minutes instead of the 10 recommended by the brand. In office treatments are 20 minutes for red light therapy, as the professional stated you’re Not going to overdose on red light therapy And it won’t cause your skin damage to use for 20 minutes instead of the recommended 10. I use the colloidal oat you can buy for bathing in the store as a face mask as well, just mix with water. I have tried BBL laser for broken capillaries two treatments for $700 and it was a complete waste of money. I am now going for Vbeam laser which is supposedly the gold standard for rosacea and broken capillaries. So we shall see. I do love a nice gentle oil when my skin is disrupted such as olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil. I now many dermatologist are against skin use with olive oil though, but I like it personally probably because I’m Mediterranean. But for my broken capillaries nothing actually helps get rid of them but what I listed helps calm them down so hopefully the Vbeam laser will work good. And I use lactic acid for a chemical exfoliate which you can use on your face too for sensitive skin.

[@allnamesarechosen_]

Please cover Malezia skincare!! I tend to have gram negative folliculitis/seb derm/rosacea quite often, its caused by other medical conditions, and Malezia has been a god sent for me, I absolutely love the moisturizer, it has 5% urea, just amazing for my sensitive skin, and their benzoyl peroxide gel is amazing too!

[@codice_pin]

I think the hardest thing is to diagnose all the symptoms and know and identify what it really is whether it’s rosacea , perioral dermatitis etc.

[@gategirl66]

I've had rosacea for about 30 years and love some of the products you've mentioned.. I've found using ceramides every day and red-light therapy (I use Omnilux) to be the most helpful. I also love B-5 as well as CoQ10 (Timeless) and use them daily. Great video!

[@_pb2]

This could not have been better timed! I'm looking into rosacea right now as my face is noticeably pinker than my neck, and my cheeks are constantly mildly irritated. I'll look at my skin barrier and go from there! Thank you!

[@lolav310]

Hi!! I’m using for extreme days of my rosacea La roche posay rosaliac AR serum. Is amazing. I hope this info can help to you.

[@_pb2]

@@lolav310 thank you! What do you find this helps with most?

[@lolav310]

@@_pb2 helps a lot! Since the 1st layer on your skin the “burning” feeling will disappear and the redness will be in 3 days 50 porcent less. Day by day will be you again believe me. I hope that you try this soon. I wish you a happy life and lifestyle! :)

[@skateata1]

Thank you for listing items with pictures and the ingredients

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yay I'm glad it's appreciated - it took a long time to do and I was wondering if anyone would even care, so it's really useful to hear your feedback.

[@cassandrabriggs9133]

I found that really helpful too -- it's so easy to screenshot and then go shopping!

[@CastielBlack]

I liked it too!

[@MarcyStuart]

I've had rosacea most of my adult life. When I was younger it was more of just red-face and no pustules, but now I am experiencing both. This video really helps, thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@luckyDancer100]

I have rosacea, seb derm and eczema. Almost everything stings my skin. I’ve even had to back off washing my face in the morning with vanicream. Really tricky finding calming products.

[@mimakate]

Thank you SO much for this! As a fellow Auzzie with pale, sensitive skin. I suffer from rosacea, broken capillaries and hyperpigmentation. I really really appreciate you doing this video! Im following your Hannah now too! 😊 Keep up the great work, you’re just wonderful.

[@juliemoses1909]

A butterfly shaped red rash across the nose and cheeks can be a symptom of lupus.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yes! There are so many subtle differences in skin conditions, it's always best to get them checked out by a derm - this video was definitely not meant to be a substitute for a proper diagnosis, but a bit of a push to get people to go book an appointment if it sounds familiar (rather than putting it off indefinitely, which is something I tend to do) and tips for management after a diagnosis or while waiting for one 😊

[@db-gb5xi]

In the US, there's a derm with rosacea herself and few videos on rosacea and her routine, Dr. Sam Ellis.

[@Nastya-uj9bg]

have rosacea - the bioderma's sensibio mask is fantastic for calming skin! I use it after retinol on my sensitive skin as a cream

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

They have a lovely new serum I've been trying out too (new in Australia at least!).

[@behemoththekitty]

I have a moderate case of rosacea which I discovered by accident while seeing a dermatologist for my eczema and acne (yeah, l am lucky I know) . The things that made the biggest difference in my skin are Azelaic Acid 15-20% & LED light therapy.

[@picklebird1261]

Red LED light therapy has been great for my rosacea and also I found that the green LED was really soothing when my face was really inflamed.

[@sbhutto69]

I love this video! This came right on time as I just did a heavy duty micro needling session on myself this past weekend, and I’m currently focused on restoring my barrier this next 2 weeks. This video just confirmed a lot of the tenets I have been following regarding barrier renewal. I had to do my own research on barrier renewal when I diagnosed myself with perioroficial dermatitis (I’m a family MD) after using a sonic cleansing device alongside heavy actives (acid cleansers, exfoliants, vitamin c, mid level tretinoin). It presented as tiny pinpoint erythematous papules on the tops of my cheeks near the eyes in the crows feet area and around the corners of my mouth and nose. I eventually was able to isolate that it was mainly the sonic cleansing device that was contributing most to this phenomenon. I ended up treating with metronidazole gel topical and did a lot of barrier relief, with hydrating serums, multiple humectants, peptides, cica, ceramides, masks, and occasional light occlusion w cerave healing ointment (my dermatitis wasn’t due to excess moisture), and I could get it to bounce back within about one or two weeks. I can use all of those actives if I cycle appropriately, but I absolutely cannot use a sonic cleanser on my face. Thank you so much for your videos and discussion.!!! ❤

[@lavayuki]

I remember I really damaged my skin barrier to the point that any friction on it, even rubbing my hands on ot was sore. So I only splashed my face with water and used hand press to apply things, I used the aveeno oat toner, a couple of layers of the SKIN1004 centella ampoule, and then put two layers of the LRP cicaplast at night, or the Soon Jung Etude balm in the day with Dr V sunscreen. Doing that for 2 weeks healed my skin. I also sometimes used the Aveeno Dermexa balm on my face at night which really helped but it's really greasy

[@hallreis]

Thank you for this - I have Rosacea. I work daily at hydration. I also seek out nonirritating products and use several actives, including tret. I credit Paula Begoun for setting me on the right path.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Paula is a queen!

[@internationallanguageofdan3559]

This video came out on the day I messed up my skin barrier. Perfect timing

[@megleland6320]

I am really liking the NIOD Modulating Glucacides for when my skin feels like it is getting stingy and my acid mantle is messed up. Helps to stop my angry skin from peeling and resets it if it is chapped or irritated.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

That sounds so handy! I think Hannah has actually mentioned Modulating Glucosides to me before too - I need to test it out properly...

[@gategirl66]

Love that stuff! It's almost immediate relief 👍

[@megleland6320]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience It is the worst of winter right now in Canada, so I am REALLY glad I found this stuff. I have also been using the Superoxside Dismutase Sacoride Mist (sp?) in hopes that reports of it making Rosasea Skin less "flushy" were true. I have yet to see that bare out myself, but the Glucacide Serum has been a real winner. I layer it in as you would any serum, and then seal it in using a nice soothing cream, and it works better than just the cream alone, by a lot!. It is really nice for counteracting some of the irritation from retinoids as well. This is the first January in recent memory where the skin on my nose isn't flakey and peeling.

[@oceanbird.]

Me too! It's the best and the only thing that works for my chronic irritated barrier due to rosacea

[@oceanbird.]

NIOD modulating glucosides really is the best. It's the only thing that ever calmed my skin and I have rosacea and a chronic irritated barrier. I've tried them all! And none of them do as much as NIOD modulating glucosides. Plus a lot of these "calming products" have essential oils which are all a huge trigger for chronic barrier issues. And they are often heavy and cause breakouts (looking at you la Roche posay cicaplast baume b5).

[@johomoswitness]

I’ve had rosacea for about 10 years and when I got diagnosed it was in the papulopustular stage. I was put on doxycycline for a few months which helped clear that up. I haven’t had any flare ups of pustules until this year ( I think it’s mainly been from me using makeup for dressing up for my DnD game, not necessarily the makeup but more the removal process) and I’ve found that azealic acid works great but also the Cicaplast baume and the Avéne cicalfate works just as well if not better. When I get papules popping up I slap on some azealic acid or the Cicaplast or cicalfate and they’re gone the next day. I’m also a huge fan of the Paula’s choice replenishing toner (actually everything of theirs I’ve tried I loved - especially the c5 superboost moisturiser, I just wish it wasn’t so expensive) the bottle lasts ages and it has definitely helped with repairing my skin barrier.

[@erinbyrd5181]

I had a horrible case of perioral dermatitis a few years ago. The Avene cica cream had it healing within days and resolved in about a week. That’s my go to when my skin is angry.

[@iamkateo]

I’m not sure if this was done before on your channel but would you consider testing out some at-home beauty devices like LED masks to see if they are effective and the science behind it? Thank you!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's been on the to-do list for a while, but Hannah has convinced me to try my LED masks more so stay tuned!

[@Jen-if2it]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience when you do the LED review can you please look into the contraindications? I have Melasma and my dermatologist told me not to use LED🤷🏼‍♀️. I'm bummed because it sounds great for helping with lots of other skin conditions.

[@susanmcf1]

My skin became very dry, flaky and sensitive this winter. I tried the highly touted remedies from You Tube, but what worked was Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Repair Cream. I switched my sunscreen to EltaMD UV Physical tinted which is formulated for sensitive skin.

[@ChloeAndToffee]

The thing that has most helped my skin is switching to natural products. I've been using a body wash and face cleanser from a brand called Tree to Tub that has really helped calm my eczema. They use soapberry as their main ingredient and its very gentle and nourishing. I also get irritation from scented products so I love that they have unscented options.

[@marisamorais3150]

Weird because most natural products are filled with fragrances. I tried many brands and all promised to be sensitive friendly, would get horrible rashes and look at their ingredient list to find out all of them have not one but many fragrance ingredients. Never found a “natural” product without any fragrance/scent

[@solveigw]

Thank you. I don't have rosacea (I think), but eczema prone skin, and I have some of the same issues with my skin barrier. I am on the hunt for a good face oil, and have tried to include peptides in my skincare as well as ceramides. Will screenshot the list of good actives!

[@marisamorais3150]

As a fellow eczema suffer, avoid all costs anything with fragrance

[@ruthfournier9343]

Same. I also realized that I had broken skin barrier from exfoliating and tanning. Finally, through trial and errors I used Equaphor maximum strength all over my skin and eyelids and slept w/ it on. It’s an ointment and can’t believe the difference in 1 day. No more itching , red, irritated skin. I’ve done this 3 nights in a row and unbelievable how this has saved me!

[@Mesmerise.]

Just noticed how much I watch skincare yt - recognised almost all stock videos from the beginning of the video. Shoutout for Cassandra for posting a couple of the same ones today. Thanks for video, as always!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Hahaha yes, stock footage is super handy when you're sick of seeing your own face in the same place all the time! 😆

[@JulienArbor]

Several of us have been discussing this on the SebDerm Reddit. How can you repair the skin barrier of someone with seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp, face, and body? Repairing the barrier requires ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol. However, oils (except MCT 8 & 10 oil, squalane, and mineral oil) are known to exacerbate the SebDerm. So how can you heal the skin in cases of seborrheic dermatitis?

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I'm not super familiar with seb derm, but from what I've come across it seems to be a balancing act between using lightweight products and antifungal treatments. Ruby who sometimes comments here knows more I think, hopefully she comes across this! 🤞

[@emmamchardy6590]

Love the lists of products in screen :) great for an easy screenshot 😀

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I'm really glad that's helpful! ^_^

[@nickkotowski9271]

Regardless of this video being structured through the lens of what benefits a certain skin condition, this analyzing and remarking on the ability,perks, and purpose, as well as the back and forth of "oh this one has this which does this, and this one does that which studies show seems to do a better job of..., oh and this one..." of different ingredients in a *whole bunch of products* , and their assets to our body is really the best response I can think of to the fear mongering and misinformation you've grown to loathe in skincare or body care. Those "fear videos" are alluring because they make people feel like they have a perception of whats "good and bad" and Debunking is one thing, but when you don't provide another source material to base a person's understanding with, an indirect "tier list" so to speak, that's obviously backed up with both of your expertisein this video, people end up left with, "Okay so all those videos I watched of dudes walking around stores and woman with distraught faces were just wrong.....and I'm being informed that dose makes the poison, and there are numerous organizations and institutions doing their friggin job of trying to ensure product safety, with all that in mind, surely there must still be some hierarchy of 'for your " motive of using product " it seems like this one will be better for you than this one, ' or ' the presence of these ingredients seems to do a better job than this other products concoction because...*insert evidence here*' " or even "the data on the safety of this product is honestly still spotty so I'm not sure I'd recommend" Stuff like that. That's what this video does, and I don't see it a lot on your channel, so I'd adore more content like this whether in a general sense of common products you universally favor for whatever reason, or products that are designed for certain skin conditions that the research would show you'd favor, or even dwelling outward to shampoos, deodorant and other body care/hygiene items Whatever you may do, a fan nonetheless.

[@Kagaru15]

One of my issues is I do have mildly sensitive skin, but niacinimide is actually something that irritates my skin like crazy when I have it in more than one product. So I’m not sure what to do as the majority of calming products have niacinimide in it.

[@Ryan-gv7qv]

This isn’t just a you issue, a lot of sensitive skin peeps are having issues with niacinamide, they’re being put into reformulations as companies are catching on how “good” niacinamide is for their business to add established products with niacinamide because people are aware of the ingredient. All that to say, you’ll have to look harder for products that will suit your skin and don’t have niacinamide unfortunately…

[@sarahpaesfrare4776]

I usually buy products with glyceryn, hyaluronic acid, urea, panthenol and aloe vera. Even if they are not marketed for barrier repair these products can go a long way. Look at some dry skin products, some of they may have what you need.

[@Kagaru15]

@@sarahpaesfrare4776 I’ll look into it! Thanks for the tip! 💕

[@sarahpaesfrare4776]

@@Kagaru15 You are welcome

[@janenicholson4056]

Love that we have you two science girls here in Oz. Also thanks to Hannah for putting me onto the Manicare face towels. Love them xx

[@fnnygrndm]

the Niod copper peptide (CAIS) is hands down the greatest soothing product I've ever tried - and I've used like every ingredient mentioned 😭. It's expensive though whew.

[@lauratice8490]

I developed post menopausal excema on my eye lids and eyebrows and Weleda Skin Food has been a life saver

[@kristinapaxton9686]

Love your videos- thanks for making this. I also find changing your water filter system for when you shower makes a huge difference. I live in the UK and hard water is a huge problem in my area as so we got a water softener and that also makes a difference. Without good water -your products will be almost cancelled out.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

That's a great tip! I'm spoiled with good water in Sydney, but I always notice subtle differences in water quality when I'm travelling. Rinse-free cleansers are also a good option (the Bioderma micellar water was originally developed for people sensitive to hard water in France).

[@KhyberPunk]

I use .05% retin a and had redness issues way before starting it. Other actives and even the usual suggestions for redness did nothing or inflamed it. The Retin A didn't, and in fact was the only thing that in fact seemed to help (other than using a basic non active moisturizer). Definitely now have way less redness than before using it. I don't think we understand much about rosacea or related issues at all yet.

[@liznotslow]

This is the exact video I need right now!! I moved from a place with a dry cold winter, to a wet cold winter, and my skin does NOT like the wet cold winter. And that’s so confusing to me. Maybe the moist air is making the actives penetrate deeper, plus the cold is more irritating? Whatever the reason, I’ve had to cut WAAAAYY back on actives this winter.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Happy to go & subscribe to Hanna- great video on the often misunderstood, terribly frustrating skin condition of rosacea (speaking from personal experience ❤).

[@ndo355]

Thank you for all of these great product recommendations and explanations. I still get too enthusiastic with active ingredients sometimes and need to focus on barrier repair more. Also, thank you for mentioning folliculitis! I've had flare ups for the last couple years and didn't realize what caused it at first. Can't wait to try some of the products you and Hannah mentioned throughout the video. Take care!

[@ekayburke]

Would you consider doing a video on ceramides and peptides? What they are, how to use them, benefits of each, etc.

[@Jen-if2it]

When you do your LED mask review, can you look into it's contraindications? I have melasma and my dermatologist said to stay away from LED 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@dineosibiya2123]

Best video about skin barrier, thank you Ladies ,watching from South Africa.

[@jessiejones9623]

Thank you for sharing these helpful tips and product recommendations for managing rosacea and sensitive skin! I've been using DermalMD Rosacea Serum and it's been so effective in reducing redness and inflammation on my skin. It's great to see a product that's specifically formulated for rosacea, and I appreciate the additional tips for repairing the skin barrier. Thank you again for the informative video!

[@luvaria8429]

i have pretty sensitive skin and also allergic to niacinamide, and i am so mad because i've been using a niaciniamide moisturiser for 2 years 😭 i'm here to look for alternatives

[@NA-ub1kv]

Great products recommendations! When my barrier is damaged I personally use Vaseline at night and sunscreen! Sunscreen sunscreen so important!!! I did not know you can use vitamin C with a damaged barrier when I have acne I avoid it so that’s probably why I thought you can’t use it with damaged skin barrier

[@kateriewing]

This was so helpful, you have no idea. Thank you for your generous expertise and experience.

[@GabrielSanchez-iz8uq]

Oh finally products that I can actually buy in Europe! Thanks 🙏

[@Backie232]

I'm in my late 20s and I simultaneously have adult acne and rosacea. I find it very difficult to deal with because products that calm my rosacea cause me acne while products that help with my acne make my rosacea worse.

[@noellebridgman-wile7056]

Not for nothing, but BHA products were the gold standard for both (prior to niacinamides etc.), and I’m still using them. I love Paula’s Choice 4%, personally. They ship worldwide and have trial sizes of most products; I’d guess, catch one of their (near constant) sales, start with the 1%, and see if you tolerate it and then if you see improvement? It’s been decades now (!) but think that’s how I started.

[@gretab96]

I love Hannah so much! Her book is brilliant and very helpful. Michelle + Hannah = I just adore both of you.

[@cloudy_berlin]

For my rosacea a not too aggressive AHA is actually helping. Also my dermatologist sad it is ok to use it once or twice a week. Also Ivermectin helps a lot when I am in a phase where my rosacea is showing up.

[@katetamsyn]

I’m using ivermectin at the moment and it’s been amazing to reduce and maintain it. Definitely the best thing for my rosacea I’ve used

[@fiftran]

LOL at Dr. Dennis Can't wait to do the oat mask in the morning. I just did a Cicapair mask and put on the Cicaplast balm. The worst my skin got was two years ago and I thought it was just acne so I just used salicylic acid. It cleared up but if I were to do it again I would've just focused on repairing my skin barrier instead of on only actives.

[@middlesismonica]

Thanks for these tips. I had a facial last week and the esthetician used an AHA mask that set me on fire. I've had redness and some swelling in places for days. I'm trying to get my face back to normal.

[@xtosssxts1032]

i have really sensitive skin so this information really gona help me. Thank you for your work

[@oksanakulish9610]

Please list the products for treating perioral dermatitis.

[@MxchiefMaykr]

Not sure if you've already done a video on it that I've missed, but is there any advice you have on products to help with keratosis pillaris/ "chicken skin"? I know it's not really a facial skin issue so most skin care channels and forums generally don't really cover it, but the way you break down the chemistry behind different skin issues and how to treat them, as well as generally having access to the same products (I live in NZ so a lot of American channels recommend stuff I just can't get easily here) has really helped with so many of my skin issues

[@merewynhodshon9685]

Hey, Lanate cream helps with KP. Ammonium Lactate is key ingredient and is available Aus/NZ. Hope this helps

[@AuntieEm]

OMG! How did you know I have a cold? I've been using Aveeno skin relief moisture repair and Cerave healing ointment in the hope that the skin on my nose will not be completely rubbed off!

[@neon.neutral]

I have rosacea and have been impressed with some of aveeno's new oat products.

[@KagomeYasha023]

Omg this is the video I’ve been looking for for a long time! My skin barrier is horrific and I’ve tried many things and made it worse even things with skin barrier repair on it! My face has been raw for years and I haven’t used any actives in a long time idk what I did initially probably from trying a bunch of products I didn’t understand but after that I stopped and now and past couple of years just washing my face it blisters back open and is raw I don’t understand and there’s no acne but somehow my skin feels like it’s been rugburned and looks burned right as water touches it.

[@cceats9009]

Could you please do more videos on sensitive skin. Maybe on some laser, light etc for anti-aging

[@sofia-l2v2r]

Die Anwendung der Johanniskraut-Creme von Bio Allgäu tut meiner Haut wahnsinnig gut, besonders bei kleineren Wunden oder Hautirritationen.

[@thefluffyaj4119]

thank you! i have real bad chronic acne plus really sensitive skin so its alwats eitger deal with painful acne or deal with painful treatments, i hope i can do my acne treatments and Then come in with one of these soothing products, itd be a live saver if i could help calm down my acne without having to strip my face of everything and leave it painful all over

[@adelalaiev8272]

Should urea be avoided when dealing with Rosacea? I’ve seen some sources that say urea is irritating for rosacea- quite confusing since it’s such a holy grail ingredient for barrier support.

[@Parrot5884]

On the topic of ceramides, what are your thoughts on the whole "Golden ratio" thing for ceramides?

[@a91170]

I have oily skin with rosacea. I don't understand why people assume rosacea skin needs heavy balms. LRP baume, for example, "suffocates" my redness and make my cheeks hotter.

[@archaurore3323]

I know this is a year-old video, but perhaps my comment will help someone: there is another micellar water that is high quality and much like the Bioderma one and it's the one from Uriage. It is recommended for red, sensitive skin and if you cannot find the Bioderma one but can the Uriage one, then it's a perfect substitute.

[@hebamostafa1157]

It would be nice if you mention which of these products are less likely to breakout acne-prone skin. Acne is why we try skin-irritating ingredients in the first place :(

[@jessicafranklin6809]

Sadly I'm allergic to hyloronic acid and avocado oils so I can't use so many products for my super sensitive skin. Even the cream skin toner stung me. The only cleansers I can use are the first aid beauty cleanser and the Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser.

[@Carelessbear7]

Love this video,thank you! especially the multi layer of hydrating toner to mildly exfoliate love that advice, so happy Laneige cream skin was mentioned I really like that product will def try it with that

[@LampjePockelé]

I've been loving your videos! I would love a video all about balsam of peru allergy and skin care because i'm STRUGGLING!!

[@manuelgonzalez785]

YES!!!! Michelle again!!! 😀😀... My opinion, oat containing products will probably be the ingredient to look for in 2023....?!?!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

That would be great, it's so underrated and deserves more love!

[@hannah_english]

slay

[@miniciominiciominicio]

I loved this format!

[@michaelwaters3859]

New year, new video style! Loving it! 🎉

[@jenneroberts7219]

Thank you, such a useful video. More content on rosacea, Please.

[@globalhikingcr]

Thank you for this enlightening chat! 🌻

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

You are so welcome!

[@justboredhelpme195]

Have you done a review on Peach Slices? I’ve really liked them however my chemical education isn’t the best. (I’m a chemical engineering major but im not done with school). They’ve been one of my fav brands for a while but I would love to see your review!

[@nicolabray2732]

Another fantastic video🙌🏻 Thank you both so much xx

[@Resonance1919]

I am constantly confused as to whether i have rosacea, eczema, or something else. My main issue is I have little bumps, like clogged pores, many of which become white heads, all over my nose, the sides of my nose and really bad on my forehead. These bumps over time have spread out to across my eyebrows, around my temples, onto my cheekbones and now connect back to the nose. So I've got red scars all over those places now. All the areas with bumps are also very red. This skin also is always flaky, but also very oily. I used to have flawless, clear, and very dry skin until about age 19. It's slowly gotten worse since then. I tried to go to a derm once but he just gave me acne wash and sent me home. It was so expensive.

[@sharroon7574]

My skin is so much better after giving up ahas and using a lotion cleanser and ceramidin.

[@autumn5396]

I have rosacea and I’m still trying to figure out how to manage it. Everyone always has to comment about how I look sunburnt or they think I have a fever.

[@saradesouza1]

I have subtype 2 papulopustular rosacea and I’ve been trying out sulfur masks and really have noticed that they really work great with minimizing the appearence of papules and inflammation. But the masks are a bit pricey where I live and the cheaper versions contains ingredients that flushes my face instantly. So do you guys think it would be possible to do the DIY oat mask and with sulfur powder? With regards to typically used sulfur concentration of 2-10% in skincare ofc.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I think it's a pretty low risk option that's worth trying, as long as you make a fresh mask each time (and assuming you're not allergic to oat).

[@spookylittlebat]

Yes. When I worked in a salon, we would mix up customised face masks for clients and oat powder and sulphur powder were two ingredients that were options for them. I personally favoured those two for my own skin.

[@smushles19]

'actives' vs 'ingredients' terminology is confusing when talking about things like oat, panthenol etc that aren't really *active*?

[@margolane8529]

I agree. I've always thought actives are only ingredients that are listed as actually active ingredients with their percentages like salicylic acid, adapalene, azelaic acid etc.

[@ChibiChidorii]

They are actives though. They are active ingredients because they are included to target a specific concern. They are not filler ingredients, binders or preservatives, but the ingredient that is supposed to act in the product. Oat, Panthenol and Glycerin are active ingredients because they *do* something directly to the skin

[@Julzableful]

Doesn't 'active' mean an ingredient that actively does something/has an effect rather than being a conduit for delivery?

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

That's a good point that I've struggled with more and more the longer I've been talking about skincare. "Active" vs "inactive" is a spectrum with no good cut-off point, and it's one of the reasons drug vs cosmetic regulation is such a mess. For example, petroleum jelly can increase skin production of antimicrobial peptides, and even a piece of sticky tape will change which skin components the skin underneath produces (skin is really responsive to hydration level). And there are ingredients that can do multiple things - oat has avenanthramides which are pretty "active", as well as humectants like beta glucan; THDA is an oily emollient ("inactive"?), and could turn into ascorbic acid which could interact with receptors ("active"?), and an antioxidant (semi-active?). And then there's the issue of whether the ingredient will actually do anything in the specific formulation. So I've just been using "active" to mean "key ingredient that can help do what the product claims to do".

[@northernqueen9811]

I’m not a skincare specialist but I tend to view actives as ingredients in the product which are there to have some effect on your skin, whether that’s adding hydration, helping hold hydration, exfoliating, increasing cell regeneration, brightening skin, etc. and then I view the inactive ingredients as things that stabilise the actives, contribute to the texture and viscosity of the product, help its shelf life and things like that and not necessarily have an effect on the skin, although there are some that do both

[@sanamshafiq7894]

Roseaca uptades always needed

[@carlottaschmitz3441]

This may be off-topic, but I was wondering how high the PPD rating of a Sunscreen should actually be to be considered safe for UVA protection? Some people criticise the fact that four pluses only mean a value of >16, is that really enough? Or should it be above 20, 25, 30? Would really appreciate more insight into this, since Korean sunscreens especially have been very popular (for good reason) like the BOJ one, but do they actually have a PPD rating that's high enough?

[@briellesilver9427]

This is super informative and helpful! Thank you!

[@papayafun7226]

Thank you for this video! I have rosacea. I just cannot figure out how to keep my cheeks hydrated while treating it with Azeliac acid (10% from The Ordinary). I found the perfect SPF for me though, the Supergoop mineral sunscreen. The tint is only a bit too dark during the winter months.

[@mignonalverson2475]

Try Purito’s sleeping pack. It’s great. I also use a humidifier in my room and it helps a lot.

[@papayafun7226]

@@mignonalverson2475 thanks for the tip!

[@mignonalverson2475]

@@papayafun7226 Oh np! My azelaic acid comes in a few days and I’ll be right there with ya. 🤣❤️🤗

[@pedrokass2973]

thanks both!