8 Skincare Facts That People Find SHOCKING! 🤯 | Dr. Sam Ellis

[@alexa_gore]

Dentist tips: wait 30 minutes after brushing to drink/eat anything (teeth are in fragile state and more susceptible); better to brush teeth before coffee to get rid of biofilm on teeth to help decrease staining; Brush your tongue; don't use mouthwash that has alcohol in in (we hate listerine); you can put toothpaste on floss to get that fluoride in between teeth where a lot of cavities form; after eating/drinking, swish with water. it will help neutralize the pH (help prevent cavities) and can help from staining; don't open things with your teeth :)

[@DrSamEllis]

@@alexa_gore wait toothpaste on floss?? Such a pro tip!!

[@CauliflowerCafe]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@behaooy66]

What’s an easy way to get toothpaste on floss? TY

[@wynnleven3984]

You are a breath of fresh air. I also like the way you don’t hammer your points you make them and move on. Thank you 😮

[@DrSamEllis]

That’s nice to hear, thank you!

[@lanashchybria7386]

Yes, please do more of these myth busting videos ❤

[@DrSamEllis]

On it!

[@db-gb5xi]

Yes, a part 2 please. I appreciate it when derms do these myth busting videos.

[@gettingthatlove419]

Dr Sam!! Omg. Your point about retinol has absolutely helped me SO SO much!!! I only use tretinoin for anti-aging. And I can only tolerate .025% if I go any higher my skin reacts and turns red and all the things. So I’ve been “stuck” here for years. And I’ve always thought… man. I’m missing out on doubling or quadrupling the anti-aging benefits of the stronger formulas. It hasn’t given me anxiety but it’s made me a little disappointed for sure. Knowing that I don’t ever need to go up in strength to realize the full benefits for Tret for anti-aging makes me feel so incredibly better. Thank you so much for sharing this information, I can sit on .025% forever now and do so knowing I’m getting all the benefits I need. Ugh this just made my day ❤❤❤

[@Eosch10]

You said “years” - how many and have you seen any positive results of using it for anti-aging purposes? Reason I ask is because I used it at a low dosage for about a year and my face never acclimated never calm down …it continuously peeled and stayed red/irritated, so I stopped.

[@debrak3594]

I am really grateful for that Tret tip of not needing to go higher in dose as I have sensitive skin. This is the only place I have heard this. I would love round 2, 3...etc. Thank you!

[@kellys6164]

standing ovation. Love this video. Keep 'em coming, Doc. So thankful for you.

[@KatieB1995]

It is so refreshing to hear a dermatologist dispel the myth that you can train your scalp to produce less oil! I wash my hair every 2-3 nights, and even by then, it is an oily mess. People constantly tell me to try this. I tell them I have, and that persisting with it did was make me incredibly itchy and uncomfortable all the time, get dandruff and look oily. Trying to persist had me super aware of how terrible it felt all the time. They tell me it's because I didn't do it right or that I didn't do it for long enough. 😂 It's good to know my scalp is just genetically oily, just like my face.

[@SamIAm10262]

YES! I lost access to water in my house for a year, and could only wash my hair once a week when we could visit family, and my scalp was in HORRIBLE shape when we finally got water and could wash my hair regularly. I wash my hair every other day in the winter and every day in the summer, but my scalp is so much healthier.

[@KatieB1995]

@SamIAm10262 That sounds like my worst nightmare! I'm glad you have gotten that sorted and don't have to deal with the trauma of having an oily head any longer. 🤣 It is the worst.

[@SB_41]

I'm an RN and totally agree with obvious information. However it's frustrating for idiots with Internet access ("influencers") to spread misinformation. Credentials matter for expertise in content. Thank you for providing this education.

[@momzel2179]

Dr Ellis a year ago I had one finger where the nail had stopped growing and it was getting a jagged edge,Dermatologist tested for fungus which was negative. Then I was told it was nail dystrophy, and just cover it up with nail polish. I thought that didn’t sound right went back to dermatologist he then took a biopsy and it was a melanoma under my nail. Needles to say my finger tip had to be amputated. This was not caused by sun damage,and they really don’t know except to say it was probably environmental. I guess I’m say all this to let people know to be persistent when you know something is not right.

[@toshapace4024]

Good advice!

[@behaooy66]

Omg good for you to advocate for yourself wow that’s scary

[@beautifulsoul8560]

Yes! The oily hair myth bust took awhile to unlearn… Shampooing 2x’s really helps my fine, oily scalp, wavy/curly hair so much! I have also found that using a salicylic acid pre-treatment has made a big difference as well. I like the one from The Inky List; affordable & actually works for me 🎉✨✨✨

[@clbloyd]

Yes please, give us a round two!

[@nadazzler]

The double cleanse for my scalp has been a life changer! I've been trying everything for years for my itchy scalp, from washing once a week, to "no-poo", even apple cider vinegar rinses, and nothing worked until I started shampooing twice. So simple, but so effective! Thank you for this insightful video, I hope you make more!

[@cynthialind8433]

When I was little, my mom told me the white spots on my nails were from telling little white lies. Goodness I miss her humor! 🙃

[@joannejanicki9272]

Thanks so much for this! Very helpful info!!! Especially the retinol dosing strength!

[@DrSamEllis]

So good to know, thank you.

[@Tica5012]

I didn’t know sunscreen could become deactivated so easily. Thanks for sharing that information. And yes please keep making informative videos like these!

[@SamIAm10262]

OMG THANK YOU!! So many people try to tell me that I'm causing my oily scalp by washing my hair as frequently as I do. That's not how things work!!

[@rafaeladon5659]

Thank you, Doc. I'd also be curious to know your medical opinion about the "dangers" of antiperspirants (i.e., aluminum salts in the armpits) and PFAS in cosmetic products. Thank you for your effort to put out quality and informative content out there.

[@franciscachesca]

I appreciate you sharing this here. I don't like TikTok. It is like someone screams to me all the time. Thank you for the information. Enjoyed listening to you.

[@thatsfunny2051]

I'm getting a real education from you and other derms on here. You are contributing to a better-educated general public. I think this will lead to better patient outcomes

[@sarahl74]

Great video. Yes, please do a part 2

[@A.R.Miller]

Great series idea, love the reminders and new info!

[@AbbieNordholm]

Yes. Yes. Yes. I'd love to see more.

[@WinterAutumn559]

The way she said "Fine." about occasionally sleeping with wet hair...😂. When we women say fine, it's not actually fine. 😉

[@marlyntre5367]

Your suggestions please Searched everywhere. How to ReApply sunscreen after exposure limits when I have on makeup (blush, concealer, etc)

[@susanwingblade1799]

This was a great video and very interesting. I have loved your videos on Korean beauty products. I have tried three of the moisturizers that you recommended in your last K beauty video. They've been a game changer for my aging skin. My skin looks and feels better than it has for a long time. I would love more information even on K makeup or whatever you choose to do. Thanks for making these videos and the helpful information!!!!!!

[@sandymacnab3981]

Love this format, more please

[@DMDN5]

Just started some of your Prequel products😊 So far, loving the cleanser and Urea Mosturizer! Can’t wait to try more😃

[@DrSamEllis]

Yay! Thank you!

[@RenegadeSeniors]

Yes please, Round 2 and 3 and 4... This was great, thanks Dr. Sam.

[@abbie_lpc]

Since you asked… as a therapist who works with high achieving people, that inner critical voice does not actually help you do better. There is no human performance research to support that driving people (or ourselves) in a harsh or negative way improves outcome or performance. The question is not is this voice helping me succeed, but how much more successful could I be without it.

[@abbie_lpc]

PS- if you are thinking that you only can get yourself to perform when you are under pressure, you might want to get evaluated for ADHD. Goes undiagnosed in a lot of smart high achieving women. Happy Friday!

[@saram3156]

I was told by a psychologist that being hard on yourself can actually make you accomplish less because it "satisfies" one's guilt: if you feel bad for not doing well, and then beat yourself up over it, your mind feels like the bad behavior has been appropriately punished, and can relax, thus cutting off that "live end" of ambition you had. It rings true for me, at least!

[@abbie_lpc]

@ I like that way of looking at it!

[@moniquelindholm1381]

Yes. I’d like a round 2

[@stephanietsukada4371]

Yes, round 2 please! Thank you!

[@samanthacottreau9541]

Man I love this woman 👏🏻

[@behaooy66]

Would love more of these! So interesting ❤

[@momolovessam]

I work in recruiting. Having a one page resume is a myth! If all of your relevant experience takes up two pages, who cares!

[@VJ_Nic]

Dr. Sam thank you for all such wonderful tips... these seems so tiny tips but in long run really creates a magical effects 😊

[@robins6889]

Yes. Please do more.

[@ajfuller83]

This was great, especially the info on retinoids because it's a bit confusing. Yes, please, to a part 2!

[@eshashah17]

thank you for busting myths, these were not obvious to me even though I follow a fair bit of skincare content :)

[@chrisgraham3803]

Yes to a part two and what if we can’t put tretinion on our necks, what do you recommend?

[@cinspatter]

I love these helpful tips! Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@jamiebond8481]

Yes please, make more videos like this one!

[@Anthi771]

Best video yet! Thank you, Dr. Sam!

[@patriciabeller64]

Round two, please!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I’d love a part 2. Thank you ❤

[@firstlast-oy7uk]

This was an excellent one. Thanks!

[@jsvi]

Yes! Round 2 please.

[@ariadnichristopoulou]

Thank you so much for all the useful tips and the advice! I'd love a round 2!❤

[@jaynerosengarten3007]

Great video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@TrinaP-Fen]

Really appreciate all your content. Thanks!

[@abbie_lpc]

I appreciate how much I learn from you! I also LOVE Prequel Redness Reform and would LOVE for you to make a jumbo size. I only wish it would last longer.

[@checkyourlipstick]

Please do more of these!

[@sweetestsna1]

I tried your glycolic milk lotion and it's amazing, just two uses and I love it. Hopefully you will continue to make amazing products at affordable prices. Thank you!! 🙏

[@KeyTyan]

Say less, part two is highly wanted!!!🤩🤩🤩 Thank you for such an amazing video, dr.Sam🤗👍❤️

[@airi75089]

My type of content!!!! Thanks so much!

[@maj6190]

Yes, round #2, please.

[@marycharleson3320]

Yes..! Please do more💞 I just switched from tretinoin 0.1% to Tazarotene 0.1%. sounds like that was unnecessary I could’ve stayed with treinion andless strength. Been using for years.

[@moxie77]

This is very helpful and informative. Please do more of these videos. 🙂

[@karenschmid5465]

This was interesting, and I have certainly heard some of those myths before. Something I struggle with is when and what order to apply my different products so that I get the best result from each. I use c-serum, estradiol, hyaluronic acid, and sunscreen, and I want to use moisturizer and a retinoid, but I’m just not sure how to incorporate ALL of these different things!

[@michellehogarth]

Feel bad suggesting another channel, but I know they are friends, but Angie hot and flashy recently did a video on how she would incorporate estradiol and Vit c in her routine that may help you

[@SamIAm10262]

I do my retinal at night, but I know some people do it during the day. I don't trust myself to put sunscreen on as frequently as I should to wear it during the day.

[@gdieffenbacher4464]

Your videos are excellent Dr Ellis……very educational and informative not to mention your understanding of the reality of the everyday. What I’d like to know is, when layering products…..vitamin C, serums, moisturizers…..do you need to wait any length of time between applications to be effective and if so, how long? Also, I’m one of the lucky people that has never had an issue with Trentinoin ever, but how long after washing my face do I need to wait to apply and the wait time to use moisturizer? Thank you and looking forward to more videos from you!

[@ShanMarie1974]

I like this! Yes, please do more.

[@reneekamer]

I love these videos. Please continue these. My 14 year old daughter actually likes these also and she learns so it's a win-win for all of us. Haha

[@MimiKandsomerandomnumbers]

Mineral sunscreens leave a white cast because the same zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that are in them, are what we use for white paint - your fridge, washing machine, oven, walls?, furniture paint and my artists paints. There are a few other white pigments that are not as safe and/or not as good, that's why zinc and titanium are standard, duh. Sincerely, an art student "Minerals sunscreens tend to leave a white cast..." titanium dioxide is the most opaque, strongest white we have, how much do you 'dilute' it for ot to not show up on anyone and still be effective? Forgot to add that they are most commmonly used due to their ligtfastness and opacity, titanium is superrior to zinc for these qualities, but for us artist that can also be a negative 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@gabriela231]

Dr. Ellis I appreciate your informed information about things I knew and things I didn’t know. For example the info about tretonoin. I didn’t know that 0.25 is some what same with 0.01 percent. I have been using 0.25 by prescription and my skin feels ok. After a little while of using I get like a layer is coming off. I wanted to go up in strength but I guess I don’t need it. Thank you for all of the information you provide. Yes keep making videos like these. I get to learn things I didn’t know ❤

[@moniquelindholm1381]

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy…. Have you been told you look like her:)

[@humayunmaqbool3334]

Agreed hundred percent her doppelgänger

[@moniquelindholm1381]

@ both gorgeous!

[@deborah972]

Very helpful thank you for this videos ❤😊 xx

[@sb4933]

Yes... video 2 please. Creepy skin all over my legs 😮

[@Freedom_fighter-t3s]

WOW! such valuable information. you are a gem in the field of dermatology. I am so happy I found you. thank you so much.

[@MistyPatterson-f8x]

Yes I like the content and would like to see more.

[@mschrisfrank2420]

I’m someone who can go 5-6 between hair washes, but I know a large part of this is HOW I wash and condition my hair and NOT using any styling products.

[@ellawilliams7787]

Hello, I love your videos, very educational. Do you know any nail remedy if you have psoriatic arthritis? My nails are always brittle for a last couple of years..

[@jennifermedley5078]

Yes more please! 😊

[@mitziedoll]

Sunscreen in the car is something I do and I have a question about that. Does the delivery vehicle no pun intended of the sunscreen matter here? Does it matter if it is a a stick, spray or powder vs a liquid? Those are what I tend to keep in the car… not the liquid. It is too hot where I live here in the Central Valley here in summer, most of the time I just go in with my my color science stick or I might get the Cielle powder on my face and I like the sprays on the body to touch up.

[@ldel6069]

Good question. I keep a stick in my car for my hands.

[@SamIAm10262]

Lab muffin beauty science talks about not leaving your sunscreen in the car because of the heat changing the formulation of it. She also talks about how much SPF you actually get out of the sunscreen from sprays and sticks.

[@christinadepaolo8436]

Dr. Sam, thank you. Any issues using a mineral sunscreen and then applying makeup with chemical sunscreen? Or vice versa?

[@NotImpressed22]

Chemical and then mineral 😊

[@susanmcf1]

I love Lucent-C. How long should I wait after applying Lucent-C before applying moisturizer?

[@Space_Princess]

Why might an antiperspirant stop working? I find that the longer I use an antiperspirant the more ineffective it becomes for me and I end up needing to change brand. Sometimes I even become allergic to it and get dermatitis on my underarms from using it for a long time

[@monicadowning5098]

I would love your opinion- do you recommend a natural deodorant or one with aluminum? Trying to stay away from chemicals as much as possible.

[@geaizee-JZ]

I enjoy these videos a lot, thank you. Obvious to me in my field - shipping is not cheap. I work for a large company (fortune 500) and shipping a 1 pound package from one large city UPS hub, to another large city UPS hub 6 hours away is $15 for us.

[@A---ti3zz]

Can you do a video on erythromelalgia?

[@bobbievillalobos633]

Thank you, I am using your vitamin C and Multi-quench and love them! How long should you allow for moisturizer and sunscreen to dry down before applying makeup?

[@DrSamEllis]

Not long, about 30 seconds to a minute should be plenty.

[@ramonazh8248]

Thanks Dr❤ is using eye balm before makeup disrupting the sunscreen under? Thanks ❤

[@izabelaszydlowska3940]

Dr. Ellis, what about ordering sunscreen on line in the winter - when it's exposed to freezing temps during shipment? Does that render it useless? Specifically thinking of Stylevana and Yesstyle orders...

[@cathynoll2256]

My husband keeps spray sunscreen in the garage because that's where we like to apply it. We live in central Florida. It sounds like I need to bring it in the house. Dang!

[@amydost]

Isn't sunscreen only good for 80-100 minutes? What does that mean once you've had makeup on for 2 hours? Add another layer of sunscreen on top?

[@Jenniferjig]

Loved this video! What advice can you give to those of us who just can’t seem to adapt to the use of tretinoin?? I’ve been using it at .02 strength, and l just can’t seem to EVER get to the point where l don’t have burning, itchy, flaky, red skin, despite stopping it for a few days, using it every other day, waiting 30 minutes after moisturizing…I’ve done all the things recommended by my dermatologist. Am l just not a as good candidate for using it?? I’m 59 and have always had good, but hyper sensitive skin with eczema. I’ve never seen my pores enlarged until menopause. 😣 I just need a good, effective anti-aging skin routine. Help! 🙏🏼☺️

[@fitnessandfoodover4085]

I often wonder if for people who sweat a lot (teenage boys) if it would be a good idea to apply anti-perspirant in the evening and a deodorant like Lume in the morning??

[@Annaoitaf]

I'd rather wash my hair daily forever than once a week.

[@convenienceandpracticality9032]

Sould you put your spf on before or after serums? And is there a difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens as to what point in your routine you should apply it? I notice that once my mineral sunscreen dries, if I put anything on top, it pills so I put it on last but not sure that's an effective spf then. Can you clarify?

[@NotImpressed22]

SPF goes after serums and moisturizer. If pilling occurs, try not to mix water-based and silicone based products in the same routine or layer them carefully.

[@Lookstheory3.0]

Do you think exercise ages your face because of the exaggerated facial movements? Also what do you think about fruit as fructose causes more glycation than glucose?

[@letsgo4834]

I know this is highly imprecise and doesn’t further anyone’s understanding of medical education, BUT I tend to think of dermatologists as having a hefty overlap with pathologists. If a dermatologist is ever concerned about something going on with you, take 👏🏼 it 👏🏼 seriously 👏🏼

[@bobbiek984]

Quick question…. Your Skin Barrier cream has had a product recall. Is everything ok now ?

[@axisgirlvaughn7446]

When will it be available again? I love it!

[@DrSamEllis]

@@bobbiek984 all good! It will definitely be back this year ☺️

[@SuuupaaaChip]

I work at a bank…. It’s a CHECKING account, not a checkings account 🙄😂😂

[@nn7397]

Hi dr Ellis. I thought we should not mix spfs ie sunscreen and then foundation with spf

[@karinabogdan3899]

I have generally dry skin but my hair gets oily really fast… sometimes I’ll wash it in the morning and by the time I go to bed I can tell there is oil already. How can I manage it better?

[@evagalova]

Do we put antiperspirant before or after body lotion???

[@rose2fame1]

Hi Dr Ellis, I have a powder sunscreen product by noon esthetics spf 50 what are your thoughts about using this type of sunscreen?

[@suel5914]

what do you have on your lips? I love it

[@ElizabethDohertyThomas]

As a former therapist, what is not obvious to many people is chronically bad interactions with your spouse are rarely solved by directly calling it out. It's almost always best to CHANGE YOUR PART for the long term (ie not change to "test" your spouse.) By changing ourselves, it shifts the bad interactional dance. Also, it's not obvious to most, but there are tons of ways to do this and the specific situational details do matter.

[@daymonwilson]

What the Devil are you talking about!!!

[@kathymills9572]

Can you please address the use of deodorants containing aluminum?

[@lisaodonnell1563]

I’ve been using 0.05% retin A, with no side effects, should I go to the 0.025 !