Controversial Skincare Ingredients: Experts Weigh In | Beauty with Susan Yara

[@mgcoulter1877]

I feel like people don’t realize that many “chemicals” are actually the same compounds that are in natural things as well.

[@OPPAWONTMARRYYOU]

Exactly. If those same people knew that apples contain small amounts of formaldehyde, they'd flip out of their chairs.

[@RobertoGiovannini]

One of the worst offenders is Cocosulphate in non-SLS labeled soaps. People think that coconut based soaps are made of "coconutty" surfactants when in the end they are made of still around 70% good ol' SLS

[@alegria147]

M G Coulter yes. just like white sugar and fruits. one is bad for you the other is not. your comment has no relevance.

[@N326M]

So informative. Thank you for this!!

[@barbiecandycum6285]

People won't buy facecreams with synthetic fragrances but they will buy perfumes all the time?

[@jean0ts]

Parabens aren't banned in the EU. There are restrictions to use levels and not for use in diaper type applications though. Raw materials that cosmetic chemists use are typically cosmetic grades, not just mineral oil. In the EU, they require "allergens" in fragrances to be listed in labels if it is over a certain amount. So yes, most of components in fragrance are hidden from product labeling. Coconut oils have varying grades too depending on degree of hydrogenation, refining and melt points. Great on hair and body, but agreed could be heavy for facial skin. You would almost need that sulfate based cleanser to emulsify and rinse off :) 2 cents from a formulation chemist

[@thesimplicityof]

Jean Navarro came to the comments section just to see if anyone has written that comment

[@Born2resist_]

Me too lol

[@douzevingtsix]

Me too! haha I think it's actually phthalates that are banned here in Europe ;-)

[@lineazul8671]

Since 2015, the EU has banned isopropyl- and isobutylparaben in all personal care products, because of the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety declaration that “adequate evidence has not been provided for the safe use of propyl- or butylparaben in cosmetics” (SCCS ). These parabens are also banned in personal care products in 10 Southeast Asian countries, as determined by the intergovernmental Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The use of propyl- and butylparaben is restricted in the EU, ASEAN and Japan "As of April 2014, only Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Phenylparaben, Benzylparaben, and Pentylparaben have been prohibited in the EU ,due to the lack of data to evaluate the safety of using them. In September 2014, the European Commission followed the opinions of its expert Committee and published a regulation to limit the use of Butylparaben and Propylparaben" "Today it appears that the main toxic potential of parabens comes from their ability to disrupt the endocrine system, particularly in the case of parabens with the longest alkyl chain."

[@DanniAlvarado]

Hi Susan! Can you talk about certain products that shouldn’t be mixed together? Thank you! :)

[@ragda23]

yesss! Would love to know!

[@drs2994]

I know about AHA/BHA should not be used same day as retinol products because they cancel each other out. But I would Love to know about other products.

[@arcie02]

@@drs2994 Other channel talked abouy that their channel is "beauty within" titled "5 skincare combination that causea breakouts & inflammation on your skincare routine

[@arcie02]

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[@BIOL6895]

@@drs2994 what if I use a BHA in the morning and then wash my face and use retinol at night.

[@GingerKing]

Susan always does a great job in educating the public. Honored to be in this video :-).

[@malibumama__]

I like this - very informative but I think we should also talk about environmental impact of ingredients as well . I feel like that’s missing and we can’t act like it doesn’t matter

[@lawr7]

Valerie Emanuel she did

[@samteacee2006]

I always wonder if there is an impact from the ingredients we are washing down the drain into our water...

[@xxBlueCinnamonxx]

Agreed

[@gingerbadjie9670]

100% agree. SLS/SLES and SPF filters including "mineral" do not biodegrade from the info i have read.

[@JKat94]

@@gingerbadjie9670 silicones are an issue too

[@SusanYara]

I’m so excited to release this video! I see so many comments (on other people’s videos too) that day people are wrong when they talk about ingredients, but the truth is, a lot of information is truly mixed. A big thank you to all of our lovely experts for contributing their knowledge. I hope this video really helps clear up a lot when I say skincare is personal and no matter what, you have to test products out because what works for one person might not work for another. Please share this video! I think it has great, eye-opening info!

[@labelva7973]

Susan Yara thank you Susan ❤️ this video is so helpful 👍👍

[@ellasledge8785]

Would you mind doing a video about ingredients that shouldn’t be mixed together? Specifically (for me at least) if niacinamide can be mixed with AHAs? I’ve gotten mixed answers across the internet! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gummyshae8]

I loved this video. I thought it was very informative.

[@Mi.123mi]

Love your energy! Amazing video ♥

[@melovebeyonce]

It would be interesting to hear about aluminum in deodorants, and I’ve heard it can cause cancer and has been linked to Alzheimer’s. On the other hand I have heard that without aluminum you can forget about having dry armpits, so would be nice to hear your opinion and what you’re using! :)

[@cragodenice]

I like that you are including opinions of actual doctors and people that have an education in skin care and ingredients.

[@erksirlot]

I honestly trust Susan with skincare stuff. So informative than most “beauty gurus” and obviously making the content interesting and not boring! Much love xx

[@eviozyra6300]

yeahj but thats just one mans opinion, she doesn not seem very concerned about the enviorment etc

[@erksirlot]

Evi Ozyra lol I’m sure she’s not going to sit for hours touching on topics like environment. I’m sure she’s aware but the video is about skin care ingredients and she’s just sticking to the topic

[@Chimoritaaa]

G R E E N W A S H I N G 🙌 she hit this on the nail. This was extremely informative.

[@hmm101alot]

Chimoritaaa sorry but Susan's definition of greenwashing is incorrect 😩 Greenwashing is when mainstreamm companiess market their products as if they are “green”, “organic” or “natural” as a way to target consumers who are interested in that! Essentially companies that are pretending to be green or are not as green as they seem to be.

[@MC-eq7fl]

@@hmm101alot exactly

[@Chimoritaaa]

@@hmm101alot She's referring to when companies claim certain ingredients are "harmful" as a means to draw consumers when in actuality as Susan and these dermatologists are accurately pointing out, some of these actually are not. The average consumer has no idea and is brought to assume that these ingredients should be avoided. Its just a means of selling product/jumping on a bandwagon. If you're hung up on her "definition" of greenwashing I think you missed the entire point of her video.

[@AllTheArtsy]

Susan (and experts): There are good types of alcohol Me: *war flashbacks to Jeffree Star reading Kylie Skin to filth because her toner has cetyl alcohol, a fatty, moisturizing alcohol* Also, because the video doesn't list them for some unknown reason, the common fatty alcohols in skincare include: cetyl, lauryl, stearyl and oleyl alcohols

[@pumatisch]

Thanks for this added information. I was just about to ask, then I saw your comment.

[@dokidoki719]

I unsubscribed so fast when he pulled that stunt.😎

[@AllTheArtsy]

@@dokidoki719 lol that's why you unsub, of all things? hahaha

[@dokidoki719]

All The Artsy Don’t judge me. I didn’t know that the beauty side of youtube was a hell-hole. The racist comments and drama channels convinced me to unsubscribe from all of them. But that came later.

[@AllTheArtsy]

@@dokidoki719 i wasn't judging, it was just funny. and drama/gossip/tea channels have to be problematic as hell too if not more lol

[@gabrieladaneshka5767]

No hate or anything but somehow Dr. Chui always had a different option from the rest. It's interesting to see how a doctor's mind works versus a producer or a company owner..

[@Heedy770]

@E D But I felt like Dr. Desai had better explanations and reasons....and Dr.Chui lost me when she said Hydroquinone isn't harmful at all, when it has been proven to be carcinogenic..she didn't mention exposure time, concentration, anything...I've read the studies on hydroquinone, it's definitely toxic

[@Kitty-lo1bx]

yeah, i feel like Dr. Chui's believe are similar to the common consumer, makes me wonder if she is really up to date on the issues or just going with the common beliefs.

[@itskarla4u]

If there’s even a chance of parabens causing endocrine disruption, as someone with hormonal imbalances I avoid them.

[@itskarla4u]

@@angeleamevissen1175 exactly!

[@bee-ep9qz]

Yep. Everyone should make their own informed decisions, and if you find parabens irritating, drop them.

[@michelleeper]

Yeah it doesn't really seem worth the risk to me. If it can mess with your endocrines who knows what else it's doing.

[@saladslug7432]

I agree. I am way more scared of cancer than wrinkles or acne tbh I sadly don't agree with a lot of the things Susan says but oh well each their own

[@vagabondxbbe]

People literally risk their health for outer appearance SMH... instead of eating clean, they smear all kinda shit on their faces just to maintain this false image.. damn. I wonder why so many sick people around.

[@RobertoGiovannini]

Parabens are not banned in the EU but we've limited their concentration to safe amounts (based on current knowledge obviously, it may change in the future); companies that sell products with the "no parabens" label have been fined in the past because they can't advertise a formulation as not containing a safe ingredient as it unfairly influence consumer decisions and I think that fines here in EU on this should be higher. On the "breast cancer" aspect, several papers has been published since the first one and none of them has found any correlation at the concentration usually approved by regulators (parabens activity was discovered to be 1/10000 of the estradiol) and often paraben replacements are either less safe or less effective. I think that it is time that dermatologists and formulators really fight to change people's perception on parabens and other unjustly denigrated ingredients.

[@TheDragSeries]

this is one of the best videos about skincare ingredients that i've ever seen. this week, i was just talking about how different experts have different opinions - i often follow aestheticians that disagree with some dermatologists that disagree with some formulators and so on. this research was so amazing and beautifully done, i loved seeing that you combined professionals from all different areas. QUALITY CONTENT!

[@doktorjulie]

Very good overview Susan! I like how you differentiate statements. Nonetheless, I´d like to add some information on mineral oils, as from a dermatologist´s view there are some aspects we should not underestimate: 1. Very important: mineral oils have no active ingredient character, i.e., they do not integrate into the structure of our epidermis, but form an impermeable layer. If the skin is covered with a kind of foil - which we also call “occlusive effect” - then moisture and heat build up underneath this foil, and the skin no longer cools down enough by evaporation. Longer-term processes of skin renewal are delayed via the impermeable film on the skin . 2. At first, after application the skin may feel soft and pleasant, due to a slightly swelling and smoothing effect. But once the “foil” is removed when you clean your skin, the moisture trapped underneath escapes and, as a result, the skin dries out even more. 3. Blood vessels may expand permanently and thus worsen conditions like couperose or rosacea. 4. Also, as touched on in your video, sebaceous glands may become "clogged" (occlusive effect) by the impermeable “foil”, so that sebum, cornified debris and bacteria accumulate underneath. That promotes enlarged pores, blackheads and pimples. 5. Finally: mineral oils considerably burden the environment.

[@azyatar]

Susan, the reason bergamot essential oil is usually recommended to be avoided is because of a compound found naturally occurring within it call bergaptene. bergaptene sensitizes the skin and can cause phototoxicity. there are varieties that have been processed to remove the bergaptene and therefore the risk of sensitivity but they are more expensive to procure and do have a slightly different aroma note due to the additional processing and it isn't labeled any differently in ingredient declarations so unless you know the formulator, you'd have no idea which version the brand used.

[@tanyajoshi1007]

Hey Susan. What are some ingredients that you should not mix together in skincare.

[@aalexttostado]

too many exfoliants for sure

[@omgmono]

I really hope she makes a full video on this, a lot of blogs are mixed smh

[@catsandcodeine8059]

I would love this to be a video

[@Catb3333]

Vit c and chemica exfoliants

[@natalier5461]

If she doesn't reply, the BeautyWithin youtube channel has talked about it before ☺

[@BreadJourney]

Susan, you are such a breath of fresh air. My 30-year-old skin has never looked better and you are the only person I trust with advice. And I LOVE when you make long videos! Thank you for being.

[@heatherdean7793]

I wish you would speak about The Precautionary Principle and how ingredients affect the environment. It s not ALL about us humans 🌺. Also, an endocrinologist and toxicologist would be great. Great video. Next time please add witch hazel to your list. Thnx

[@JeddieMPB]

Heather Dean how do you feel about witch hazel?

[@gingerbadjie9670]

Add Ecologist to that. As with all things, the more qualified professional information we have, the more informed decision we can make. For us. And for the planet xoxo

[@darbzz]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@samhayet4286]

Not sure she cares about being environment friendly. She didn't even reinforce the envir. effects that that 1 expert pointed out.

[@darbzz]

@@samhayet4286 and for that i do not like her. I think ita important to at least be conscious of that . You seriously do not need 5 million steps and products for skin care garbage .... if you know what I mean!

[@MaddiedeVillada]

Once I removed silicones and mineral oil from my skincare, my acne prone skin is so much better.

[@NURULAIN-yc8dt]

Hai, currently i am using the ordinary vit c in silicones, not sure to stop it or not..

[@Jwen5]

Synthetic fragrance even in skincare can give me an asthma attack whereas essential oils never do. Regardless I still prefer sent free products lol

[@skinsciencebymira]

I think it’s important to look at the current research as well as what highly educated experts in the field say like dermatologists and cosmetic chemists since they will use their education and background to interpret the current research. I think estheticians can be good for general skincare questions but not for more in depth questions or areas that delve into the actual science of skin and skincare. I just don’t believe that a 4-6 month esthetician program makes someone a medical professional or scientist. You’re lacking even the basic science courses that someone will take before going into the medical field. There are of course exceptions and I’ve met some medical estheticians and of course nurse estheticians that I really respect.

[@melodyloera4193]

Mira Parker exactly! I might be biased,but I think chemists know the most in this field. I wonder if her cosmetic formulator expert is a chemist.

[@skinsciencebymira]

Melody Loera cosmetic chemists often only need a BS in Chemistry so I would actually go with a dermatologist since they have the same exact education as a MD or DO and then do a residency in dermatology over medical school. They have 10 years education over 4 years for a BS. A Masters with a doctorate or Ph.D in Chemistry is very different of course so it can just depend. And of course they’ll both have different areas of expertise so it can depend on the subject in question too.

[@skinsciencebymira]

Melody Loera are you a chemist then?

[@melodyloera4193]

Mira Parker I am a chemist.

[@sabrinhussein3586]

So glad you said this!!! It should be a top comment for sure!

[@fatinebennuna2146]

It's true that parabens are used in a small quantity in skincare products but you use these same products twice a day every single day for years.. I prefer to just avoid it

[@audreylebriez3057]

same

[@curlsofa2017]

You’re assuming they absorb into the body and stay there, accumulating over time. I highly doubt that, most skincare products doesn’t get through the top layers of the skin, and you shed those layers on a monthly basis. Even if they were to absorb into the body, they would be broken down.

[@deltashevy]

@@curlsofa2017 In some parts you are right, but you have to check the ingredients because if you have a compound that actually increase the absorbing level of your other products/ingredients ...like BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE , BENZYL SILICYLATE , TINOSORB

[@vagabondxbbe]

Same!

[@youreinacultcallyourdad395]

I love Dr. Nina. Her opinions matched mine almost 100%. I’m a biochemist studying cosmetic science and she seems very level headed to me 😍

[@AllTheArtsy]

Going to experts simply because their opinions match yours (and even describing that as being level-headed) is a sure fire way to drive yourself into a confirmation bias, however

[@sharroon7574]

@@AllTheArtsy true

[@12345BEP]

All The Artsy she knows more about this than you. Move along.

[@mile-widechasm497]

What about Vitamin C? Though it's not as controversial as certain other ingredients, there has been a lot of debate regarding its efficacy. Some say it's an anti-oxidant while others are of the opinion that it is actually a pro-oxidant when used in small quantities such as skin care. And not to forget how highly unstable Vitamin C is.

[@violetsteele2225]

theres no debate on vitamin C's efficacy... it Susan's favorite ingredient. All antioxidants are photo and air sensitive. so what do you do? Buy smaller quantities, make sure the bottle's blacked out and use sunscreen every day. if you experience dry skin use less, why? Bc too much acid can dry out your skin right? Pretty common sense when you understand the ingredient you're utilizing.

[@Brittainy89]

Also with vitamin C you can buy in a much more stable powder form, preventing the loss of efficacy!

[@katherinebenford9965]

I must be one who doesn't notice, or care, about fancy fragrances in my skin care products. I am glad you touched on the subject though because I have been using Peter Thomas Roth's Potent-C Power serum, and I was taken aback by the chemical scent. It smells so weird and it made me nervous, but the way you explained them trying to keep the products free of useless fragrances makes sense. On a different note, thank you for putting out such useful information. I have completely changed my skincare routine because of you, and now am booking appointments with skin care professionals to take care of my skin. Honestly, thank you so much, I appreciate every one of your videos. Keep it up!

[@xxshellybelly]

Hi Susan, just wanted to say you are totally right about coconut oil. It is highly comedogenic, and it's also not my preference, not even for removing makeup. What a great video once again. :)

[@purplecupcakes3504]

This video is really informative! I do agree with Susan about "green washing" of beauty products in an effort to attract consumers who just want their products to be safe and non-toxic. However, what I find troubling about Susan is that although she emphasizes the use of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer and premature aging, she is okay with products that might be carcinogenic but effective? Sunscreen is a precaution we take but shouldn't that same principle be applied when we choose products that have sketchy ingredients?

[@julianne7750]

Susan reminds me of olivia wilde. This video was super helpful. I learned a lot

[@nikkirica4410]

The cheekbones!

[@jlpe2615]

One thing about coconut oil is that it can clog your drains, so be careful rinsing it off your face/hair

[@sharroon7574]

I think mixing it with a little dish soap can help

[@SR-hg2bq]

As a Licensed Aesthetician, I appreciate all of these perspectives. Thanks for the info!

[@aadyasrivastava371]

This video was honestly so important. Thank you Susan P.s. I am dead tired of products that are "free from parabens and sulphates". They actually use substitutes of these chemicals that can be harmful too!

[@vivianviramontes5577]

😯 wow...

[@Kokilovesreno]

You can always check the level of toxicity of each ingredient and the product as a whole. I’m actually happy people are demanding companies become more responsible with the ingredients they are putting in our skincare and cosmetics.

[@aadyasrivastava371]

@@Kokilovesreno of course you can go through the entire list of ingredients. But my point is that companies shouldn't adopt cheap marketing techniques of claiming to be safe just because they don't have parabens/SLS/silicone in their products. Trust me, that is the selling point for most naive people out there! A product being free of these ingredients doesn't mean it's safe to use.

[@Kokilovesreno]

Aadya Srivastava forsure!

[@TheVoyager2201]

Parabens are not banned here in Europe!

[@vsave4664]

Thank you so much Susan for doing this video, we are constantly hammered with information on stuff that are not good for our skin without the actual reason why they are harmful, this video gives pros and cons from the skincare experts which is really great. sometimes few ingredients are just blown out of promotion to be bad, by some brands ... more so to promote their own brands that do not have these ingredients. half knowledge is more dangerous.

[@cassandraanderson5032]

LOVED THIS VIDEO! Very informative, skin care science rules! I would love to see another video like this but on the most hyped skincare ingredients right now. Great work!

[@rileycordle6943]

“you guys gave me so much shit” HAD ME DEAD

[@almooseb]

I think the study most people have a problem with when it comes to parabens is the fact it was found in cancerous breast tissue that Dermatologist rightly recognised as a potential for mortality, and therefore said to not use them until further research can prove they are safe. No conclusive evidence has been found about the link to cancer but the potential is enough to avoid it.

[@mariagoncalves5413]

In the last week i have been looking for some new products for my acne prone and oily skin ,for that i ran every product that seemed interesting through a website that gives the consumer an idea of what every ingredient does to the skin. After this search i got very allarmed cause almost every product that i use or was thinking about bying had some silicone or parabens or sulfates and the information that i got led me to think that those ingredients were awful. This video really gave me the information that i needed and now i know that not everything is so black and white. Thanks!!!! Hugs from Portugal!!!

[@Fangirl5ever]

Thank you so much for doing this video Susan! I really appreciate all the effort you made into contacting several professionals to give their options on controversial ingredients. This was really helpful!

[@carolinaluna2453]

This video is exaclty what i wanted, i have such a pasion for knowing all about skin care, facts facts facts.. The best video by far from your chanel♡ Plase do what to look for in ingridients ... Low cost High end Etc ♡

[@AprilBasi]

if you loved this you would love my videos as well :)

[@Sm-yu1ex]

Please review Halo Beauty vitamins by Tati!

[@nancyvasquez9412]

Everyone ‘s skin, lifestyle, , nutrition, , environment is different! It’s what personally works for you . What I appreciate is you educating us to help us make our best decisions. I appreciate all your hard work!

[@oof9701]

So informative. I was worried because I know how extracts are made and wasn't sure if companies were required to include the alcohol they use in extracts in the ingredient list.

[@hannahwolgemuth9699]

"You've heard me talk about make up wipes hmhmhmhmh" I died.

[@rayansalama2155]

Susan please do another video like this , it helped me for real and i got rid of products that caused me a dry and irretiated skin

[@Born2resist_]

Parabens are definitely not banned in the UK...I own tons of products containing them 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@bee-ep9qz]

they're just regulated, it's another ingredient that's banned

[@Pandaliciousish]

I LOVEEEEE the information. I truly enjoyed this vid😍. Susan is amazing!! Can you pls do a video on how to read a skincare ingredient list? I often get super confused by them. 😅 Perhaps breaking down common ingredients and what to look for and what to avoid?

[@passionskayandmiguel]

The biossance squaline exfoliator has citrus lemon essential oil in it and Susan loves it. Idk if it’s just because she’s sponsored by them or she hasn’t noticed yet.

[@dokidoki719]

You already know the answer to that.👀

[@honeydoodles4]

This was really informative! It would be cool to see a video all about different kinds of oils in skincare.

[@LauraNeuzeth]

Would you consider doing this for controversial makeup ingredients like mica and talc? I would love to hear various opinions on those.

[@SusanYara]

Laura Neuzeth Yup!

[@mayelaacuna6766]

So true Susan!! Coconut oil is sooo overrated just like Starbucks... I used it for a long time now, and even when I feel it’s not really working or doing a great job for my skin or hair, I still keep using it because of all people rave about it. So I think “no it does work , just keep using it consistently and you’ll see” but lately I kind of gave up on it (only for bodycare). Thanks for addressing it.

[@AnastaAnam28]

Sooo... Extremely sensitive oily acne prone skin here. And I pretty much cant use anything on this list. I either break out or get hives from them. But then I have the fun side of more natural cleansers have a hard time removing the excess oil or the more clingy makeup you tend to have to wear with very oily skin. Oh and to top that off I also break out really badly from cocoa butter. Now that I am almost 40 my skin just got even more sensitive and the products I had been using are starting to cause me some issues too. I'm also pale as heck and sun screen clogs my pores. Silver lining! I look 10 years younger than I am because my skin is so oily, I have to avoid the sun and my skin type has very minimal scarring. So you know, trade offs.

[@AnastaAnam28]

@@Liv-ht7us Thank you! I will definitely take a look at the ingredients and try them!!!! Seriously THANK YOU!! 💖💖💖

[@carolinab9964]

Very informative, I appreciate the time and effort to make this video, you have no idea how much I like your work, we all can use this information unlike the every day influencer promoting one product she is getting paid for. A BIG THANK YOU from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@sammia4227]

Thank you for selecting the panel that you did. I LOVE hearing the opinions of amazingly smart women like the ones you chose. Excellent video.

[@EH012]

Genius, Susan. You're kicking ass at educating and informing people, especially these greenwashing, fearmongering trends. Jeffree Starr, youtuber extraordinare, was pointing out cetyl alcohol in Kylie cosmetics as a problem :/ And humidity really mitigates the dehydrating effect and is a great solvent.

[@nikkikrantz3836]

Thank you for being the best skin beauty guru! You are the only beauty guru i trust when it comes to skin care and come straight to your videos when looking for skin care advice xx

[@sydxx58]

I loved this video and this channel in general! I am in my last year of my chemistry bachelor's degree and plan on starting my cosmetic chemistry MSc next year so I enjoy that this channel explains the science behind all of the ingredients in an approachable way... I think that it's so so important to educate people on what they're using on their face and body! Hugs 🤗😊

[@maureenperez9999]

Bergamot is photo sensitive so it can cause a sunburn if you go out after putting it on. So will any citrus products ie. lemon, orange ...you get the idea. You need to use sunscreen to counter the sensitivity. I've got some experience formulating essential oil skincare products for myself, but I have realized that I would prefer more active ingredients in my skincare so I don't formulate anymore, except HA because that is simple to create.

[@halibali0717]

Are bar soaps bad for you? I don't want to purchase much plastic. CeraVe has one but is the formula that different from the bottled stuff?

[@ryanmae808]

What a fascinating video that just reinforces why consumers are so confused but I really appreciate the awesome amounts of info shared from a variety of experts. Ok and I’m living for your lip and cheek combo...please share what you are wearing!

[@evangreene4681]

I love the format of this video! Please do more like this, perhaps even talking regular more beneficial ingredients. So helpful to have many differing trusted opinions in one place!

[@parminderkaur5993]

The point is natural products have a lot good things to offer and so does the chemical based! So it's always better to balance out and use the best of both the worlds!

[@missxiaoxing8976]

I've been researching skincare lately and I noticed most skincare community talk essential oils being used as aromatherapy in skincare. Essential Oils are volatile and some are phytosensitive which could be really bad, however, coming from an organic herbalist standpoint, and from someone that uses herbs and essential oils daily for many uses besides aromatherapy-- essential oils are typically medicinal, herbal extracts that usually have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial properties. I never see skincare personas mentioning the medicinal or herbal characteristics of essential oils. I would never use a phyto or photo sensitive essential oil on my skin, but I find certain ones to be soothing and beneficial to my skin such as Lavender, Rose, Frankincense among others. Most essential oils have amazing medicinal healing properties since they're just derivatives from plants and flowers that usually have beneficial properties.

[@krisnathebalinese]

Is arbutin generally a safe lightening ingredient in skincare? Would it be considered as a milder version of hydroquinone?

[@IshanAli]

This channel has taught me so much!

[@cloroxbitch2491]

If there's even a chance of some kind of risk. Then it's a no.

[@izzyspinscomics4274]

Your makeup always looks so flawless (and skin). I love to see you do a tutorial on how you do your makeup.

[@bloopbloopbloopbloopbloop]

I'd love to know more about the 6 chemicals we're told to avoid in chemical sunscreens!

[@dianapatten]

OMG I’m a Licensed Aesthetician for over 16 years in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 this is my favourite You Tube Video EVER 🙌🏻 yes , yes yes !!!!!

[@jnjenki]

Nope, nope,nope. I’m 100% against mineral oil. I’ve never had anything else break me out so immediately and intensely.

[@skinsciencebymira]

Everyone has their own individual triggers. You may break out from an ingredient that most people like, it happens

[@jl4260]

@@skinsciencebymira Very true. I have a hyper sensitivity to matcha powder as weird as that sounds. It makes my skin burn and go red and inflamed. However for most people matcha is an antioxidant rich, purifying and anti-inflammatory skincare ingredient! I've also been sick on matcha lattes before. Starting to think I'm allergic to it actually which sucks.

[@skinsciencebymira]

Juliette Kratochvil yep it happens! I can’t use propolis in my skincare, it clogs my skin really bad. Doesn’t make it a bad ingredient, it’s a really soothing ingredient for most that imparts a nice glow. Some people can’t use niacinamide even though the research shows that it’s a fantastic multi use ingredient that helps with everything from brightening to signs of skin aging to skin barrier support.

[@Born2resist_]

So true, I went off mineral oil back in the 90’s during some Dermalogica training - they basically told us it was the devil to skin, but actually nowadays it’s one of the few things that genuinely seems to keep my skin soft & supple - everyone is different, I’ve heard of a lot of people having terrible breakouts from coconut oil too.

[@skinsciencebymira]

Borntoresist Dermalogica seems to really push that all affordable products are crap but meanwhile they have a lot of irritants in their products interestingly enough. And agreed, everyone is different. I tend to avoid mineral oil in leave on products because I’m more clog prone but it’s an excellent ingredient in say a cleansing oil because it has enough slip and thickness that it’s perfect for gentle massage. Mineral oil can also be better tolerated than plant oils for sensitive skin because it always has the same profile where natural ingredients can vary by batch. Coconut oil is too heavy for my face too but has research that shows its benefit for the hair since its one of the few oils that actually penetrates the hair shift and it’s been shown to really help retain hydration when applied to the body.

[@juliajohansson2344]

I feel like I can’t wait to age gracefully now that I’ve learned all these tips from Susan. Susan, I love you so much. Thank you!

[@mistyswiney7339]

I know you know what you are talking about especially when it comes to skincare and I absolutely love you and your advice.

[@Xi0NGoo]

Thanks for being so informative Susan! I've been binge watching your videos for the past week and they are so helpful! Xoxo

[@silkesilke100]

I've struggled with back acne for a long time. A while ago I used a showergel that I had laying in my cabinet for like a year 😂 but never used. On the package it says it doesn't contain mineral oil. I've used it for a few weeks now and my back acne is fading quickly! No mineral oil in showergel for me anymore.

[@amortentiaxo]

Ahhh just starting to dive into skincare ingredients and loving learning all this great stuff! Curious, I used coconut oil nightly on my belly while pregnant - sounds like I could find something more effective? For the next time, of course ;) thanks!!

[@supriyaiyengar4325]

she is so so genuine so so informative so down to earth god love her

[@briii96]

Hi Susan, can you talk about how to use different acids, ahas, bhas and how you can use them together

[@kelseylong3378]

I hate coconut oil! It would break me out and dry out my skin even just as a cleanser, I switched to grapeseed oil and it's so much better

[@camarynlokuta]

I'd love to see a video similar to this about skin tools, such a jade rolling and gua sha. I've heard mixed reviews about this and love to learn more!

[@maddiedrinkstea8733]

I have curly hair and silicones and sulfates are not good for our hair. silicones are like a plastic coating that is not water soluable and it’s hard to rinse them out. It helps to make the hair look shined and healthy but really it’s a plastic coating over your hair and you have to wash it out with a sulfate shampoo to rinse it out. This is the information that I know from experience and I was curious that the same silicones in certain conditioners that I used to use were in my skin care products that I used to use. This is really helpful.

[@michele3873]

Such a great video. Would love to see a follow-up with more controversial ingredients like those found in sunscreen, for example titanium dioxide

[@ashleyc9366]

Such a great video! This is why I trust you and love your videos! You take all the info from multiple sources with an open mind and then make an informed decision. Then you pass that along for us to decide for ourselves. Thanks for what you do!

[@ashleyminano]

Thank you so much for this video! I learned so much more about what is and what’s not for me instead of buying a shit Ton of skin care products without reading the ingredients. Bc of your videos I’ve been more cautious of what to put out onto my face and have seen so much improvement. Thank you!!’

[@ryzraven]

Essential oils & fragrances really ruins my skin... my skin have been sensitized & it tooks a long time to make my skin going back to normal!!!

[@eytlin]

Love this video! Very informative ~But could you talk about sunscreen ingredients too?

[@shaynagriffin7875]

I wish there was a SUPER like button. Thank you so much for covering this topic!

[@heymsparker2816]

Not sure if you included the opinions of all women because mostly women are in those areas of expertise or if that was your personal choice - either way, I’m here for it! Great video!

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

I feel like that was kind of the point. Varying experts with their own opinions. We need to hear from people educated in the subject. And yes, great video!

[@Sipu97]

Parabens don't seem to be banned in Europe as I just applied a moisturiser that contains a few of them...

[@ghiboot7708]

You should include lab muffine beauty science! She will provide another perspective from a chemical point of view which I think is very important!!!!!

[@ChristineMAmor]

Even some of the experts don't seem to realize that coconut oil is extracted from coconuts. If it's "formulated" or contains "ingredients," it's not coconut oil. It can, however, be processed differently, or more likely, put into formulas with other things that are different.

[@DrLili-DrawnByTheDevil]

This was an amazing video! Can you please do more informational videos like this?! No body ever actually talks about the actual Tea... Thank you Susan! I love you and all your videos!

[@tinathomas4583]

I've used coconut oil on my hair as a hair mask weekly but I've heard that it can exacerbate dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis (which I suffer from also behind my ears) as the natural yeast on the scalp and other oily areas like behind your ears can feed off the oil making it worse. I was surprised to hear Dr. Desai recommend it to her patients for dandruff. Could you clarify please Susan as another dermatologist on youtube said that it isn't good for dandruff? Thanks.

[@DanielSaravia]

This is a great video, and hopefully the beginning of an ingredient series! Thanks, Susan!

[@vcolozzi]

I’m with you Susan, coconut oil is a no no for my acne prone oily skin. Much prefer cleansing balms anyway, they rinse cleaner compared to coconut oil. But if I had to choose between coconut oil and a makeup wipe I’d take the oil! Those wipes burn!

[@bridgetmcglone]

MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS!! seriously, though, love this! I'm such a skincare nerd

[@nfischer7854]

This was super informative. Please do a video on how to layer ingredients/ products. I have so many and I don’t know how to incorporate them all into a suitable routine.

[@holliereynolds3817]

I absolutely loved this video. It can be a bit daunting to research individual ingredients because of how many varying opinions there are. I find the science behind skincare so interesting. You make it easy to learn and understand more about what I'm actually putting on my skin. Thank you!

[@tamisfincher]

I need to know what Susan is wearing on her lips.. BEAUTIFUL

[@colleendavey3731]

Do the studies say anything about how small amounts over long stretches of time can have the same impact? I think that's the worry. What about Phalates?

[@howlersissis3957]

When it comes to parabens, I'm actually allergic to it as it causes chemical burns. I'm also allergic to oxybenzone (sunscreen) as well. So I tend to not use make up any more and I'm always looking at sunscreens very carefully!