Biggest Skincare Myths and What to Do Instead | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

What skincare myth do you want me to break down? Leave it in a comment!

[@maristar852]

What about just going through all the myths from the latest Tati skincare video?🐌

[@gingerbadjie9670]

I would like to know about mixing L ascorbic acid serum and NIacinamide ( supposed to be a no no) and if Vitamin C serum should be applied in the AM under sunscreen to enhance its efficacy or in the PM...So what serums and acids can and can't be combined :) Merry Christmas MIchelle xoxo

[@JesseniaMills]

Parabens. Parabens. Parabens. Are using products with parabens really a danger? And are there other substances we should look out for? Thank you!!

[@leighmeyers9870]

How about debunking some myths about Retin A?

[@AQUARIANA02]

Mari Star yeah, that was something else..🤔

[@JamesWelsh]

‘It’s like asking someone whose tall, how to get taller’ the best line ever 😂🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

If only that worked! I'm a shortarse 🙁

[@PrincessJasminII]

@James 🤣🤣🤣 so true

[@piyusarkar3065]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience I feel u girl, I'll trade anything for 2 more inches

[@user-hu6ry9oq1e]

Soooo satisfying to hear you say “everything is a chemical” as a fellow chemist, I get so irritated seeing chemical free labelled everywhere and victimising “chemicals” as bad, natural can be deadly and synthetic is a viable solution

[@piyusarkar3065]

People don't realize that even water is a chemical and those pure aloe gel or fruit extracts also got chemistry behind it

[@zainabj8590]

Another chemist here and can't agree more. I cringe at labels, adds and beauty bloggers

[@louisa1514]

I'm only a biology undergrad, not a chemist, but i also cringe. I don't understand how this 'chemicals = bad' approach is so popular. Even people who have no interest in science know that water = H2O, yet they don't think that water is bad.

[@shashikaweerakoon438]

In deed

[@corneliahanimann2173]

It would be kinda funny if they startes putting the list of different molecules found in a banana onto every banana.

[@SpookyDarling]

“Everything is a chemical.” THANK YOU! It’s so frustrating hearing people say “chemicals” when they mean “synthetic”

[@madymontgomery7489]

hearing you say "Everything is a chemical" was so validating.

[@cocoarose9990]

You are correct about genetics. I know so many older African American people who literally only use dove soap and cocoa butter on their skin and it is flawless. I use cleanser, sunscreen, moisturizer, etc and my skin still has issues.

[@smallmevt]

Cocoa Rose my mom drinks every day of her life she looks old and she did look bad when she was in her 30s I’m 40 and I’m always told I look 25 or 28 it’s all about how you take care of urself this is me in the picture 40

[@User-LS-n5m]

@@smallmevt no its both nature and nurture working together. you CANNOT deny the effects of genetics. Yes you can make lifestyle choices , using science proven methods that help slow down aging and improve your own health i.e. no drinking no smoking more exercise and healthier eating , using spf, etc.

[@smallmevt]

Commander Shepard yes I agree and drinking lots of water

[@foxsisters6257]

same thing for my mom! she literally does the bare minimum and has clear and dewy skin yet i painstakingly put effort into a skincare routine and i still have acne

[@Miquelalalaa]

Cocoa Rose You don’t need moisturiser if you don’t use the so called ‘cleanser’.

[@adrichiii839]

About the myth “clean skin = good skincare habits” is SO TRUE! My co-worker has flawless skin but she doesn’t do any type of routine and does everything (like sleeping with makeup on) that would give me acne for days/weeks! It’s so unfair...

[@VainHarmony]

LITERALLY. If I just sleep with no sunscreen or makeup on my face, I wake up with acne. Genetics nerfed the heck out of us.

[@karina4747]

This will bite her later in life when her skin starts ageing worse than yours. Acne may be visible most but there is much more to healthy skin.

[@soniathegemini1593]

Yes very true, people keep asking for skincare tips & then complain it doesn’t work on them. Everyone has different skin needs & there’s no such things as a magic potion. Mature adults should know better.

[@sarahashley8484]

As an Esthetician, all I can say is THANK YOU!! It’s so great to have someone providing correct skincare knowledge and advice instead of just trying to sell a product. Correlation is not causation! Love that and love you! Keep up the great work!

[@TheFierina]

i would really love to know the facts behind eye cream or any other anti-aging cream and whether they are scientifically proven to be effective for wrinkle lines or not. thank you Michelle!

[@AllTheArtsy]

Eye cream is reallt just the right balance of moistrizer for that skin which is very thin and delicate, that's not ao heavy as to cause milia. The best anti aging is retinol plus sunscreen (plus lifestyle factors of course).

[@TheFierina]

@@AllTheArtsy thank you :)

[@abc92800]

Fifie Ierina This

[@HereDiianas]

@@AllTheArtsy You can get the same result with a light moisturiser for sensitive skin ( no perfume no harsh ingredients). Same result but way cheaper. Eye creams can't have active ingredients as this area is too sensitive but still most eye creams on the market have perfume in it... They are nothing special just a way to make us spend an outrageous amount of money...

[@mikinyckel439]

I second this! I've read that it is really unnecessary. And it makes sense. But I'd love Michelle to tackle this.

[@yensid4294]

Good vs bad alcohol, silicones & talc. Those seem to be the hot button ingredients I read about in comments sections online.

[@donotreply8979]

Isn't the alcohol part really simple? Those are easy to distinguish from one another.

[@t-.-t.]

Yes!! This!!

[@keithparkhill8546]

@@donotreply8979 Here is the problem. FDA will only allow up to 2 percent salicylic acid buffered at 3.5 and up for OTC use. Most buffer to 4. At that pH penatration isn't good at all. So they use alcohol to enhance penatration . If you don't use alcohol then you must use a surfactant . A surfactant damages the skin cell to enhance penatration. You are no better off because they tend to be just as irritating.

[@MrJMont21]

keith parkhill proof that surfactants damage skin cells?

[@chasingcookies]

I believed that a man would love me if I had smooth skin. Now I have smooth skin and no mans.

[@niraisatsana]

Seymour Butts mans 😂

[@maryannemoll]

That is perfectly okay. “Mans” stress us out and give us wrinkles. Moisturizing is more essential.

[@inspiredby624]

derm over sperm ;)

[@karly.asshhh]

@@inspiredby624 omg 💀 I need that on a shirt

[@moritlh]

Men

[@moev29]

‘Nature is evil and makes you sneezy’ 😂 preach sister

[@suhseal]

totally i loved that she stressed that everything is, in fact, a chemical. Definitely knowlege a LOT of people are missing.

[@moev29]

Cecile Pham agreed! I’ve seen so many ‘clean’ and ‘natural’ beauty videos pop up lately and it’s such a load of garbage. It’s still full of chemicals! If people want to use that stuff it’s whatever but let’s stop pretending it’s not just chalk full of chemicals like any other product on the market ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@cheryourglam]

Yaaaassss nature is evil 😭🙌🏼

[@Amenta013]

It also gives you periods lol

[@mmtruooao8377]

I would tend to agree with this but i'm a little irked that the allergy example was used. One of the more heavily supported ideas about how allergies develop is due to a lack of exposure. Essentially, since we in clean environments are not exposed to bacteria, parasites and viruses that we would traditionally be regularly exposed to, your immune system is unable to recognize pathogens and instead attacks random compounds.

[@cyantulip]

Thank you for number 3! Every time I hear a salesperson telling me their product has "all natural" ingredients, I feel like my intelligence is being insulted. Because A. Everything is ultimately made of natural ingredients, even so called chemicals, and B. Just because something is natural, that doesn't mean it's good for you. Poisonous mushrooms are natural, ffs...

[@mansigupta]

Thank you for the bit about "natural" vs "chemical". This is an argument I am so tired of.

[@patriciawest8105]

I really appreciate your reviews, my dear! I’d like to see you address the myth that using a lot of lip balm will dry out your lips and cause your lips to become “addicted” to lip balm.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

That's a great suggestion!

[@VampirePumpkins]

Omg, so factual...so rational! These are basically all my skincare pet peeves tbh. I'd like to see a video about cleansers and the real difference between super expensive ones and affordable ones. I'm in the camp that you shouldn't buy expensive cleansers because any fancy ingredients are just going to get washed off anyway

[@SaraWilsonBasturk]

I always wondered why sunscreen bottles said to wait.

[@kathaya_]

I feel smarter now, lol. I wasn't surprised about the "good skin is genetic" thing because I'm super diligent about my skin care and what I eat and my skin has improved but it's still not very good since my dad had really bad acne when he was my age. but I was actually really surprised by the hot/cold water one tho!

[@meaghanrabideau343]

New to your channel, so nice to hear skincare science rather people that just repeating stuff they find on the internet. Can't wait to watch more of your content ♥️

[@annaguims]

Please talk about pore strips!! Are they good or bad?

[@iamsusiecarmichael6650]

Anna from my own experience I have to tell you BAD! I had PERFECT skin. I used a pore strip, and my skin has never been the same. In the exact spot the pore strip laid, I have oily bumps that look like the goosebumps she shows in the video. It’s been two years. No aha, acne wash, creams, have made them budge. Just caused my pores to be super sad 😭

[@annaguims]

20something thank you, from my experience using like once every six months is ok, but using more (like i did when i was young) made my pores so big... they have never reduced 😞

[@mariac.delgado6780]

Hi Anna, they don't work, dermatologists have a comedoes extractor which really works 🙂

[@lisaheaney31]

Hi, they don't do much apart from possibly irritate your skin. It is sometimes fun to do (if you like gross things, like me), and once in a while is ok, but still not recommended. A comedone extractor is the way to go to get things out (or satisfy your need for fascinating grossness).

[@JacquelineLiv]

I’ve had acne since being 13 years, but never really blackheads. Just a couple on my nose. After being on Isotretinoin (accutine) I tried one for fun with a friend. I’ve had them ever since. It’s been four years. I have tried everything, but nothing have worked. I have tried to warn everyone ever since. Just don’t. Some people have been so lucky, but it’s really not worth the risk. :(

[@katylake212]

This is like watching a logic tree in bloom. It's such a delight to see someone make so much sense, and do it so elegantly!

[@madibuzzer]

#3. THANK YOU. I work at Sephora in skincare & pride myself on doing a lot of research and I'm so tired of having clients tell me "I need all natural products because my skin is sensitive." A lot of natural brands (ironically) use heavy, extremely comedogenic ingredients, as well as multiple botanical extracts some people are allergic to. As someone with very reactive skin, I find you can't just pigeonhole a brand or product. Just read the ingredients, pay attention to how your skin behaves and decide from that what's best for you.

[@Underyourbedeyes]

Give them some peptides and tell them to stfu.

[@lisahayes3648]

madibuzzer I run a mile from most products with essential oils in them.They tend to irritate & age your skin and the fragrance is just plain bad from you.

[@laura88sand]

Thank you for adding that you have a PhD !! So many people out there spew advice about skincare like they know everything but in reality they are just popular culture experts.

[@Michelle-qs2tc]

I'd love for you to review popular reddit skincare advice (subs: skincareaddiction, and asianbeauty)! I find that reddit is borderline culty about skincare. If you suggest something that's not the status quo there, people jump on you hardcore. I see advice that is the exact opposite of what my dermatologist has told me, and they don't respond well to being told that (I love how people act like they're more knowledgeable than educated experts, lol). My acne was pretty terrible so I followed reddit advice to a T but it definitely made my acne much worse.

[@rachelrowles7101]

just today I commented on a post on skincareaddiction!! and wow, they are culty. It was my first time commenting on a post (on this subreddit) and they were not friendly at all! They acted like I was horrible for doing a skincare routine that worked for me

[@abc92800]

Mimi Bri Way to make generalizations...

[@abc92800]

Rachel Rowles every single post i've googled on there have been decent..? they give u different products and some advice on them/your routine. they're not telling you to OBEY every single thing they say to do. and most of them are nice enough. also do u not know how to use the internet? yall are reading too much into the wrong corners. if you follow skincare advice on some other website, you're just as likely to get advice not good for your skin. culty ashddhjddjkdk? Sounds like a conspiracy theory.

[@Michelle-qs2tc]

@@abc92800 Chill, my friend. It's a bit ironic that you're accusing me of not knowing how to use the internet when it appears that you're the one taking my one comment way too literally and seriously (may I offer that you would benefit by improving your reading comprehension? Me saying "borderline culty" does not imply that these reddit forums are a legitimate cult and that I'm spewing some conspiracy theory). I never once said that EVERY person on those reddit threads are culty and that EVERYONE gives bad advice, and that NO ONE is nice. I've just noticed a tendency (which does not mean there are NO decent posts) of many (read: not all) people following a popular status quo which doesn't *always* seem to have a basis in science (which, as a graduate student in the sciences, I feel qualified to suspect).

[@AnnaLee-gj9lm]

@@Michelle-qs2tc If you don't mind sharing, what do you think are examples of skincare habits that such subreddits shun? I'm a subscriber of both, and I find that the people there very much follow the philosophy of this channel, which is rooted in science. Majority of them hate stuff like physical exfoliation, downvote anyone who suggests the age-old cold/hot water to close/open pores myth, and strongly believe in everyone's skin being different and hence requiring varying skincare routines, just to name a few examples.

[@leighmeyers9870]

As a fellow allergy suffer, I totally agree that nature is “evil.” 😹 I get sneezy and sometimes really swollen.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Last week I sneezed so much I had to take 3 antihistamines, then I ended up falling asleep while standing up teaching in the middle of a sentence 😅

[@leighmeyers9870]

Lab Muffin Beauty Science - I’ve been there! 😂

[@sourgreendolly7685]

My allergies are so bad that I have to avoid skincare products with florals in them or I get a rash 😂

[@violetviolet888]

If you suffer from allergies, take one tsp of organic Apple Cider Vinegar once a day. I work with people who work outside in land management and it works for them. You have to keep it up, if you stop it won't work, but they've eliminated their reaction to allergens. More healthy and a lot cheaper than drugs that may or may not work.

[@audrey9able]

Genetics is true. My brother doesn't have a skincare routine, yet his skin remains clear. I, on the other hand, have to manage my skin for being sensitive and acneic! Great informative video! Subbed!

[@violetviolet888]

Wait a minute, do you cosmetics and he doesn't? Then this is why. He doesn't apply any irritants to his face at all. If you are using cosmetics, you are irritating your skin with products that contain ingredients that cause inflammation therefore making you feel your skin is sensitive. Eliminate your skin sensitivity and skin problems: Here’s how from a respected dermatologist: * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following have helped many, many people completely clear their skin: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

[@kelsie.j]

cool hair and a chemistry nerd? subscribed

[@austinharger2928]

When I was a teenager, I literally had no skincare routine, and my skin was great

[@Goldenheart_345]

I often get acne right before my period, usually around 3-5 days before. It's one of the ways I know when I'm getting my period

[@beans2159]

Great video as always! Would you consider ever doing a video on Rosacea? I was just diagnosed and will need to start my skincare routine from scratch!

[@edgargrajeda6885]

I am here because Hyram suggested this channel. I am so glad because I am such a nerd and want to learn more about skincare! She is so informative I am an instant fan!

[@haileynew6325]

I'm really over products claiming they can shrink pores.

[@brunopiccinin]

Why don't you have 1 + million subscribers? You are my beauty guru for life!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Haha a girl can dream! ❤️

[@mariac.delgado6780]

Bruno, Michell isn't a beauty guru, she is a scientific🙂

[@beurrewilliams2386]

I'm so glad that more and more scientists/chemists are making skincare videos now! Nothing beats being able to make more educated choices about the beauty products we consume thanks to channels like yours! Thank you for your videos!

[@kathrynlouiseberman7919]

Please discuss denatured alcohol. Is it harmful? Why is it frequently added to skincare and cosmetics? Thank you.

[@riyanagdeo1454]

2 minutes into the video and i have already liked the video😅 Girl... you are skincare goddess

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! I'll put that on my resume 😊

[@totempolejoe1]

This channel is a blessing

[@dn2350]

“Natural product ,,, bee sting,, !!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣love this video!!

[@PianoGirl091]

Thank you so much for making a video relating to skincare that is factual and science-based. I am so tired of all the BS I hear regarding skincare these days. "Put this essential oil on your skin, it's natural..." No, no, no, DEFINITELY don't do that! It being "natural" doesn't mean anything. XD Everyone's skin is different (mainly due, as you said, to genetics) and in order to discover what works for you as far as maintaining clear, healthy skin goes, unfortunately, the process is mostly trial and error. To anyone wanting good skincare tips like the ones in this video, I recommend checking out the blog Simple Skincare Science. The guy who writes this blog is absolutely brilliant, and he goes into great detail explaining how to go about treating particular skin ailments. All of the information is science-based, and while it's a little overwhelming at first, it's definitely worth checking out. Personally, I've found that in order to maintain clear skin, it's best for me to do as little to it as possible. I don't even use a cleanser when I wash my face--just water! Even gentle cleansers make me break out, I've found. Why? I don't know, but I'm not going to question it...I just do what my skin seems to like most, as we all should. :)

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

Hi Michelle~ Great video! Do you have any inside chemist scoop on whether percentage of sunscreen ingredient is directly linked to spf? I do my big all-mineral sunscreen testing every year and since I'm not a scientist I go on the assumption that the spf on the label is accurate, but I get comments from some viewers who say only sunscreens with a minimum of 10% Zinc Oxide can really provide spf 50.... I've looked for info on this or where it came from but can't find anything on it. Some of my faves have 4% each ZO & TD, or 7% each ZO & TD, yet others have 20% zinc but all are spf 50. My understanding is it's all in the formulation and the particle size of the ingredients... If you could shed some light I'd appreciate it! xo ~angie

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

You're right! I talk about the other factors a bit in my video on DIY sunscreen 👍

[@ccatx7389]

ma tt Dr Dray is awesome !

[@DoctorAnne]

Regarding your cleansing advice: What is your stand on double cleansing? Like makeup removal first and the a skin cleanse (with a gentle cleanser of course). I used to be a firm advocate of double cleansing, but after reading a lot about it recently I am currently trying just one cleanse in the evenings to see if it makes a difference on my skin. How do you do it?

[@AllTheArtsy]

"Double cleanse" is more strictly oil-based cleanser first (for dissolving makeup, sunscreen and washing out sebum) followed by a water-based cleanser (to cleanse the skin afterwards). This is the best cleansing method in my opinion.

[@DoctorAnne]

@@AllTheArtsy Thank you for the reply. I am familiar with the concept of double cleansing, I just read a lot on the topic of it destroying the skins microbiom by overcleansing, so I was curious to hear what Michelle thought of it.

[@raraavis7782]

Linda Libra Loca It’s probably not ideal, but the best you can do, if you wear sunscreen and possibly makeup and simple washing doesn’t reliably remove it. What I do and which may or may not be beneficial is, I wash my hands, then my face and before I apply the moisturizer, I rub my hands over my belly and press them to my face, to get whatever bacteria live on my skin back on my face as well. I only rarely use more than hot water to clean my body, so my skin is super healthy there. It’s just something, I came up with myself, feel free to disregard 😉

[@DoctorAnne]

@@raraavis7782 That is a really interesting approach. So you assume that the bacteria on your belly is the same as the one supposed to be on your face? Really a question. I know that bacteria is different in different parts of our body, but I am not sure how that is true or untrue for the skin. For how long have you been doing it?

[@raraavis7782]

Linda Libra Loca Hm...maybe a year or so? I was pretty much a ‚leave it alone’ kinda person before, but watching Dr. Dray finally convinced me to wear sunscreen daily and I also started Tretinoin, because my skin has always been oily and I’m also going on 40, so I could do with some gentle ‚rejuvenation’ lol. Not that I have any real skin issues. Oiliness and occasional small outbreaks, but those are clearly linked to my cycle or sometimes food (dairy seem to be problematic for me). So it’s not like it ‚cured‘ me from something, it just seemed like a ‚the best I can do‘ thing to try, now that I‘m bothering my skin much more than before. I also remember hearing on some health related podcast, that there are now companies, who persue exactly this approach...they are working on topical products that will deliver the right kind of bacteria for your skin...kinda like taking probiotics for your gut microbiome. Seems to be a promising approach especially for people with real acne.

[@riyanagdeo1454]

One of The biggest myths i believed was that charcoal detoxes lol Only came to know about its acutual properties after watching your video

[@rachelfrombefore]

My favorite skincare myth is that petroleum clogs your pores.

[@abc92800]

Rachel S favorite? lol

[@rachelfrombefore]

Shel yes because once I stopped buying into the myth and started using products with petroleum and/or mineral oil my dry skin rejoiced😂 I got stuck at my moms house without my $100s of dollars worth of skincare and she literally only had Vaseline and suave lotion and I only used a washcloth and Vaseline and my acne cleared straight up I was SHOOK. She’s only ever used water and a washcloth and suave or whatever body lotion she had on her face and her skin is immaculate. 😐

[@millamya]

@@rachelfrombefore Wow! Can you go into more detail with how you used the vaseline? Did you only just wipe it off? Did you wash with soap after? That could save me so much money!

[@rachelfrombefore]

millamya I use Vaseline Jelly Cream to breakup my makeup/sunscreen by rubbing it in on dry skin, wiping gently with a washcloth, then I follow with a gentle cleanser (I use glossier milky jelly) and then moisturize with the Vaseline jelly cream. You can always use straight up Vaseline as a makeup remover just use a white washcloth to wipe it off, then cleanse with a *gentle* cleanser, but I like the jelly cream better and don’t worry it’s cheap as hell also! drugstore gentle cleansers like vanicream gentle cleanser, cerave hydrating cleanser, or neutrogena cream cleanser will prob do just fine, I’m just hooked on milky jelly😂

[@r.b_7875]

Rachel S ohmagod is this true ?

[@ShunXXX196]

Yeah, I've discovered that there's only one long road to figuring out what works on your skin. Trial and error. Only at 22 did I finally figure out what works best for me, don't give up for everyone who is struggling.

[@violetviolet888]

It shouldn't be a long road if you are armed with information. What works best for most people to eliminate skin problems is to eliminate the use of products on your face. Most of them have ingredients that cause inflammation. The key is to stop use of all products and use unscented, dermatologist approved management. Thousands of people have found success in getting clear skin with the method below: * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following have helped many, many people completely clear their skin: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

[@sadsong_day1]

Ive been heard this myth, "SLS is always harsh for skin, so u should stay away from a cleanser that contain SLS" what about that michelle?♡

[@sarateubert8252]

Do a video on how to reduce the visibility of pores or dark circles under eyes.

[@YourBuddyDidi]

I have a friend who’s skin and hair is PERFECT. She only uses moisturiser on her skin and shampoo in her hair. She’s always flawless. The girl doesn’t even use conditioner! I wish I could copy her genes routine 😂

[@violetviolet888]

Her skin is perfect because she doesn't use cosmetics is what it sounds like. Thousands of people figure out that if they stop putting irritants on their face (cosmetics/skincare, especially those with fragrance) then their skin problems clear up for the first time in their lives. Here’s how to do it from a respected dermatologist: * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following have helped many, many people completely clear their skin: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

[@nafsi8519]

My skin was in better condition for how oily it was. But still not clear. Had clogged pores and small pimples (barely noticeable) on the forehead. So I started skin care according to James. Now my skin is much better also less oily.

[@blakefarrow3388]

The sunscreen myth was the most suprising for me because just yesterday I just watched a KZbin video proclaiming the myth .

[@riyanagdeo1454]

Can you make a video on face oils please?

[@kelseyplagman2570]

Just found your page, and oh my god I am in love. I absolutely love everything you talk about, and how straight to the point you are. I hate how the 5 minute crafts and wives tales have people so confused on proper skin care, and how misleading things can be.

[@soresonani]

I just found your channel and seriously, I don't understand how you don't have a gazillion followers, because you're actually trustable! Only beauty channel I'll be watching from now on

[@ts5284]

As a biologist I hate the "shaving/cutting hair makes it grow faster". I keep on reminding my friends that it's dead tissue and has no idea what lenght it is, but still they have a hard time getting it :D

[@mikinyckel439]

It would be interesting to have a post on pro/prebiotics. It just doesn't seem to have any positive research findings, yet it's all the rage now.

[@tatianagarcia3903]

Savvy and explained in a simple understandable way - 10 points out of 5! Subscribed immediately, so tired of bloggers giving uneducated information on skincare with entertainment purposes only.

[@Hola-wg9zu]

now I'm confused. I used to have a lot of pimple spots over my face for 2 years. after putting aloe vera gel (straight from the plant) for about 6 months, it was all cleared. the only product I used was a cleanser. I don't know if it was the aloe vera that worked or age.

[@hotjanuary]

I am A Kpoper, I’ve had teenage acne and adult acne. My adult acne went away after I started washing my face with real soap (goat milk soap, and my new favourite, activated charcoal soap), applying olive oil mixed with tea tree oil and doing turmeric-yogurt-honey face masks for the scarring twice a week. My acne cleared up in 4 months. Whenever I switched back to synthetic face care (face wash and “formulated” moisturizer) my acne comes back. The topical acne stringents only make my skin look blotchy and horrible. So in my case, if I drop the natural stuff, my skin problems return.

[@michaelcurtis4627]

She never said natural products don’t work. She’s just saying that it’s not fair to just a make a broad statement like “natural products work better and are better for you.”

[@violetviolet888]

Not all natural products are bad. Remember that anyone working in cosmetics is still working for a company that makes $$$$. There is no $$$$ if you know how to use plants.

[@kathleengoriup4988]

WOW! I agree with other viewers - you should have millions of followers (and I intend to spread the word!). Long ago, I realized make-up "beauty gurus" have very little knowledge of the science of skin. I'm not interested in learning how to cover up my skin with cosmetics! I stumbled on to your channel by accident and I' SO GLAD I DID! I'll be spending hours watching all of your videos, just to catch up!

[@kham9578]

Maybe you can teach Tati some skincare tips , since she thinks she’s a dermatologist these days

[@heythere8917]

Yes 😂

[@gabrielai.5629]

why? what does Tati say?

[@walwal6449]

what did she say LOL

[@katyameowmeow]

what’d she say

[@shugar8204]

K Ham THANK YOU! I posted this on one of her videos and I got so much hate lol

[@strawberry1025]

I remember that growing up sage teenage wisdom was always that eating chocolate and crisps caused spots whereas I never got spots despite eating shed loads of choc purely because I had extremely dry skin due to eczema. Possibly this myth is true for some people but certainly not in my experience or observation.

[@lisahayes3648]

My skin is good for my age - I’m 49 but ppl always assume I’m a lot younger. Most womenassume it’s what I use on my skin & sometimes I will tell them but I always say it comes down to genetics. Thanks for backing me up on that one.

[@mainaparent6017]

My sister has PERFECT skin, no texture, no pimples, no pores, no dryness... super bouncy and glowy! And yet she washes her face with body soap like once a month and doesn’t have a skincare routine at all 😩 I friggin wish

[@vothanakprak4516]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Someone who can actually debunk stuff with evidence and thorough answers!

[@LaurenAnne6]

I've had really good skin my while life. I got the occasional pimple during puberty and, as an adult, I get small pimples around my chin during my period, but thats it. For years, all I did was wash my face with whatever cleanser was cheapest and wear a two inch thick layer of sunscreen. Skin cancer runs in my family, so I am all about sun protection. Plus, I went to a tanning bed to with the misguided hope that I would even out a weird tan that I had. I think I stayed in it for about 5 agonizing minutes, feeling so clostraphobic and worried about cancer. I had no idea that one tanning session has such an impact on your likelihood for cancer!

[@hannahgracecormier]

Your channel is saving me from buying into stupid skin care gimmicks and wasting my money on bs!! Thank you!! 😊

[@midtownbrownstyle321]

Thanks for that! I appreciate knowing why I’m doing what I’m doing.

[@glendagarcia6194]

Excellent video Michelle! I just shared a lemon 🍋 juice video with a friend who was going to use it on her FACE! On her face! Fortunately I got to her in time and she’s making lemonade instead. More myths to bust: ring finger to apply eye creams, the “I can’t use RetinA (when she tried it 10 years ago), hands versus face cloths (I use the latter). Just subscribed and am thoroughly enjoying your channel and thank you for it! Virtual hugs 🤗

[@perfumaphilia3246]

Please make a video about damaged skin barriers and barrier repair!

[@natascha7868]

Good skin= right skincare products. I believe it is also important to mention that with the right product, your skin will also get better. (not perfect, but better) Problem is that it differs from person to person, so it's hard to find the right combo. I have dry skin without any oil, a bit of acne and pigmentation from acne. At nearly 30 I changed my products and since then my pigmentation has become better and outbreaks have become lighter and fewer. So if you have skin problems maybe it's not as important how the routine is, but what you use.

[@violetviolet888]

It's really more about what NOT to put on your skin which is most things. * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following have helped many, many people completely clear their skin: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

[@mandype576]

I can testify to #5. My skincare routine is not the most consistent but i can also try just about everything and i will have no issues. The only thing that breaks me out is...suncreen. I get full body and face acne and i have tried quite a few.

[@chateau7]

I'm using L-ascorbic acid (I'm using Maelove: Vitamins C (15% L-ascorbic acid), E and Ferulic Acid ) in the morning, but I heard that Niacinamide (10% + Zinc 1% from The Ordinary) can't be used together with L-ascorbic acid. What are your thoughts on this?

[@kiwii_u895]

Please make a video on how to deal with closed comedones. Thankyou

[@dranaantiage7829]

Great video! Correlation is not causation. So true. Thanks for reminding us ❤️

[@angieNeonPrincess]

OMG PREACH SISTA :D i loveee your video! thanks to you, especially the thing about chemicals and natural products !! more people should keep this in mind... i also love your chemical background knowledge

[@rebeccadarling5894]

I believed the chemical sunscreen wait time myth, thank you for this video!!!

[@vallerydo]

Are products with alcohol always a bad thing? I have sensitive skin and my mother told me that products with no fragrance or alcohol would do for me.

[@cyberaloy]

i'm not a professional, however i've read/watched some things on this stuff. you should avoid fragrances, but not all alcohols. if something has the ingredients of alcohol, alcohol denatured, ethanol, methanol, benzyl alcohol, and isopropyl alcohol they're not good for you. however, cetyl, stearyl and cetearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols that are good for the skin.

[@vallerydo]

@@cyberaloy Thank you so much!

[@cyberaloy]

@@vallerydo you're welcome :)

[@violetviolet888]

You can get what you need with basic skin care. * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following from a respected dermatologist who has 12 years of school to get there, have helped many, many people completely clear their skin and save LOTS of $$$ and time: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

[@kitsunegao]

I've heard some people say that products labeled for sensitive skin make their 'non sensitive skin' break out Also lots of girls don't use oils because they think they have oily skin and they think oils will make their skin even more oily Some other girls think their skin can be bleached with creams and other cosmetic products and want to be snow white when their skin is already dark and not even tanned

[@jjkfl7319]

I'm really surprised about the hot water vs cold water thing. So does steaming your face do nothing for your skin then?

[@violetviolet888]

It's hydrating and good for sinuses.

[@katk925]

New subscriber here! Omg you are completely awesome! I’m topically very allergic to salicylic acid, thus all the natural willow bark it’s derived from. Also many other plant based ingredients. Thus I’ve been “anti-natural” for about 15 years now, since destroying my face with acne products as a teen and researching to figure out my allergies in my early 20s. You are so preaching to the choir here! Can’t wait to see more of your videos. 😊

[@violetviolet888]

You likely developed contact dermatitis by trying so many products when young. What works best for most people to eliminate skin problems is to eliminate the use of products on your face. Most of them have ingredients that cause inflammation. The key is to stop use of all products and use unscented, dermatologist approved management. Thousands of people have found success in getting clear skin with the method below: * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following have helped many, many people completely clear their skin: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

[@DJarry394]

I have such a nearly zero routine for my skin. I often do not wash my face for a day or two, and no zits. I use Cetaphyl or CeraVe bath gel, use Neutorgena oil free face lotion, and occasionally use a cream that is oil-based (I could use some advice on what good, unscented oil based creams to use that are affordable-I have driven myself nuts trying to find that right cream). My only issue now is that I have wrinkles, which I know are from not using sunscreen, but I am not “Leatherface”. I am so allergic to sun screen, no matter what. The natural ones are the worst for me. If I want to burn my skin, I will use sun screen. I exfoliate by using either a Salux cloth or a microfiber cloth. Makes my skin smooth.

[@redlady935]

Your hair is stunning! Really suits you

[@Triumvirate3]

I’m so glad I found you! 💗

[@mondaysformatcha]

I had just learned about the open pores myth from this video 😂😩 it’s crazy how many crazy skincare advice are being spread! Also about the the natural skincare myth is so true! I have a very sensitive skin and rosacea, I’ve tried natural DIY masks that irritated my skin and even tried products from the body shop which ironically was targeted for sensitive skin and made my skin break Out I stopped using it and threw them away! I’m currently using QV(which doesn’t contain any “natural” stuff) gentle skin cleanser and QV moisturizer and it’s very gentle on my skin, never felt irritated or made pimples, honestly I prefer using medical skincare over any other pop skincare brands

[@kiss4strawberry]

I just discovered your channel and I'm so happy I did! Subscribed!

[@chorsebite]

can applying moisturizer encourage your skin to produce less oil? i'm pretty dry and i've heard people say moisturizer makes your skin "lazy" and that i should go without it. thanks for your videos, i love that you explain how things actually work. :-)

[@Poemi10304]

The answer is yes. I’ve never heard anything about “lazy” skin. How do people come up with these?? 😑

[@divyansh619tripathy]

Yes but it is not due to moisturiser but due to emulsifier present in moisturiser which cause wash out effect when came in contact with water 💧

[@Poemi10304]

Divyansh Tripathy Many skincare videos I’ve watched on YT say that moisturizing results in less oil produced by the skin because the skin is hydrated and thus not in need of additional oil, and that not moisturizing enough signals your skin to make more oil. I think you’re thinking of cleansing oil/balm...?

[@nothere3806]

Ive heard of over moisturizing? I learned of it because it fit what I was experiencing but I’m not sure. I have bad atopia and live very far north so my skin is dry af (but I also have face full of pimples? I hate my face lmao)

[@lamewalrusxd4781]

My skin is sensitive and gets pretty dry during winter. This year i had to use makeup everyday, so it was specially dry, so i started to use some cream i thought was nice (hypoalergenic, gluten-free, cruelty-free), and at first it looked like it was hydrating, but a month or two later my skin was drier than ever, it had random rashes, and i kept putting on that cream bc it had a calming effect for a moment. When i realized it might be causing all of that irritation i stopped using it (i had a week of horrible horrible skin) and gradually started to get better. I got another more expensive and heavier cream, and that one works fine, but i don't use it as often (also now it's summer and my skin is relieved). All of this is to say yes, moisturizer can dry up your skin, if it's not suited for you. Trial and error i guess. You can try combining your cream with some kind of light oil (not heavy like coconut or olive, which i love but their not good for face skin)

[@ola-oq4mq]

Great video as always. I wonder if you , as someone with PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry, would consider doing a video reacting to big-pharma conspiracy theories! 🐸☕.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Haha unfortunately I mostly worked in the early stages of drug discovery, so I don't know much about the inner workings of pharmaceutical companies and clinical trials and drug regulation, which is where the conspiracies usually are! I would love to watch a video about that too...

[@drnik67]

ola @labmuffinbeautyscience There’s a couple of books by a guy called Dr Ben Goldacre "Bad Science” and “Bad Pharma” That you might like on this subject... 🙂

[@beaniewonu834]

The good skin one. I get asked what`s my routine is, but I have a very simple routine. Its basically just washing my face with a gentle face wash and moisturizer, occasionally a face make.

[@LookItsJustCharlie]

So grateful for your channel, I believed most of these myths!😫

[@knn7029]

I don't even watch those skincare routines of great skin people anymore cause their skin look great even when using skincare with a bunch of sensitizing ingredients

[@violetviolet888]

Makeup and filters cover the problems.

[@DoctorUltraviolence]

I just found your channel and am loving it! You are so informative and have a really pleasant way of speaking.

[@mommyabroad3507]

Every make-up sales lady ever has said something like, "the skin around your eyes is COMPLETELY different than any of your other skin, so it has to be treated differently (different handling and different/specialty products)." Is this true, or a myth?

[@violetviolet888]

It *depends* on what you're applying, what ingredients are in it and how it is formulated, but yes, the skin is different.

[@misschris325]

Boy, why didn't I know about this information WHILE I was going to beauty school😗 Also, debunking vids have helped immensely. I have been working at a health food store for 2 years and I must say- even though I'm grateful for having access to a lot of high quality foods and body care items, the disinformation could fill a warehouse.

[@violetviolet888]

Companies rely on it to make $$$$$

[@ashleyd9619]

Hi please talk about if chemical sunscreen makes dark spots getting darker due to heat absorption? Thanks

[@pikachuiswatchingyou]

My two cents, is that your sunscreen is not UVA protective enough. Reapply if the only UVA filter is avobenzone. Otherwise seek for zinc oxide, tinosorb M, tinosorb S.

[@hanamiya8008]

Ashley d she already talk about this one, but i'm not sure if it's in youtube or instagram What I remember is that she stated that "chemical"/organic sunscreen actually have higher protection of UVA rays(that leads to hyperpigmentation), than "physical"/inorganic one. I think the heat doesn't really matter, furthermore, "physical"/inorganic sunscreen actually turn 95% UV rays into heat too, and only reflect the other 5% (she actually has a link to the source but I don't save it) So... I personally think that you don't have to worry about heat because of "chemical" sunscreen I'll try to find her post about this, next time i'll edit this comment

[@ashleyd9619]

Hanami 16001 thank you so much for your reply .. I have read one article regarding this were they say that the heat wil cause more darker .

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I should do a video on this! But yes, it's in a recent IG post 😉

[@hanamiya8008]

Ashley d i've found the link of her talking about this! instagram.com/p/BqrnmmXHwaq/? And the link to her source about physical/inorganic sunscreen that actually protect us around 95% by absorb UV rays and around 5% by reflect/scatter UV rays onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/phpp.12214 There you go👍

[@ednagarcia9631]

Could you review Rodin and fields products? I'm hearing mixed reviews about it and I'd like to learn about their ingredients and general efficacy. would greatly appreciate it!

[@perfumaphilia3246]

I just want to say your videos are so engaging and I'm already obsessed. I've always been interested in skincare, but as with anything, the deeper down the rabbit hole you go, you realize the more there is to learn. The myth about sunscreen caught me off guard, but makes total sense. Why would sunscreen need time to "activate", the ingredients are already active lol. Not included in this video, but the myth that drives me up the wall is that cleansers "clean out your pores". You could say there's truth to this if the cleanser contains BHA. But a standard cleanser, no, it's just cleansing the surface of the skin, as it's supposed to. That leads me to another annoying myth that I think is finally on its way out for good, which is that cleansers are supposed to be these highly lathering, tingling concoctions that strip your skin of everything in order to clean effectively. A lot of negative reviews I've read on various cleansing products inlcude complaints that the cleanser "didn't do anything" or "didn't remove makeup". It seems like these complaints stem from a false idea about what cleansers should and shouldn't do. I have super dry, dehydrated skin, and when I read that a cleanser "didn't do anything" that's usually the one I put on my list to try ;)

[@DemonicSmurfette]

Nature is evil! 😂😂😂 As a hayfever and nut allergy sufferer, I completely agree. Give me that good synthetic stuff.

[@ineffablemars]

I love your direct and logical approach!

[@marthabennett6056]

I’m so glad I’ve discovered your KZbin channel (looking for you on Instagram next!) and I love your approach of explaining the science of skincare and makeup. One question I’ve had so much recently is about collagen - I’m sorry if you’ve already covered this in previous videos - I’ll be watching those, too! But does applying some type of collagen to the skin, or even ingesting it, cause the skin to create more of its own collagen??! This seems like a giant myth to me, but I’m really starting to miss the collagen in my aging skin, so I’d love to know for sure. Thanks - love your channel!! 💜

[@asyiqinshukri2651]

Please do a video on blackheads and how to eliminate them! Love your content! X

[@Galemor1]

What about collagen?

[@amaranthelk2668]

Thank you so much. This was actually eye opening. You gave legit info and props to you for having ur phd in chemistry. Thats amazing. You look soooo young