How Skincare Routines Became So Complicated

[@HolliNiesen]

The best thing I ever did for my skin was accept that it will never be clear. My skin only fully clears up when I'm on birth control, so my skin problems are likely hormonal. Since accepting that, I've been able to stop comparing my skin to those around me and recognize it really doesn't look as bad as I thought it did

[@FutureProofHealth]

Acceptance/self love is the MOST important step of any skincare routine but these industries don't want to tell you that 👀👀 There's a reason we say "imperfections" in quotations, always looking to get to a place with more self care rather than self judgement. Thank you for sharing here, Holli 💖

[@vacafuega]

You might wanna look into histamine intolerance. I thought my skin would never be clear then I started food diaries for health reasons - turns out adult acne is a sign of a body that's trying to communicate something important, at least in my case. What happens in the gut shows in the face basically

[@uditabhattacharya2824]

@@vacafuega what are food diaries and histamine intolerances? please elaborate

[@seabreeze4559]

insulin resistance

[@epewpew]

I am also thinking, that (except the pressure for the perfect skin) skin care routines may make you feel better, because it is a daily ritual in which you take time for yourself and treat yourself. Of course there are way more better things you can do to treat yourself but a skin care routine could be one way.

[@deenoekuekinjuhuujahaa1804]

It has actually helped me heal my self-conscious/anxious relationship with my skin from being a teenager with hormonal acne that didn't get great skin in my twenties either😅 Especially at night it is relaxing and calming to focus on skin care!

[@FutureProofHealth]

I love this! It’s really true that giving ourselves kind and caring attention can go a long way in making us feel good, and why not make this an intentional part of this simple daily routine? Thanks for sharing! ♥️ Sher

[@GeekyGalore]

I have trash skin and have contributed lots to this 100 billion dollar industry. Even doctors recommended haven't worked. Sunscreen everyday is a must though!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Sunscreen fo shoooo 🌞

[@deenoekuekinjuhuujahaa1804]

Yeah the products doctors prescribed to me definitely weren't helping me either that's why finding the right gentle and neutral products is often cheaper and safer than using harsh actives

[@CordeliaWagner]

Maybe you eat sugar and processed food? Most people have ugly skin, and JunkFood makes every skin looķ dull.

[@BaDazai]

Tretinoin, Vaseline, sunscreen, water and a cleanser is all I use.❤ Complicated skin care routines caused my skin to get acne and hyper pigmentation. Simplicity is golden! Eating well and healthy is great too!!!

[@jyw906]

Traditional Chinese Medicine says that our skin is a reflection of balances or imbalances internally and your overall health, which are highly influenced by food and other lifestyle habits. In addition to all of the points you mentioned, which I agree with, it also seems that complex skincare routines can also be bandaids on larger, systemic issues that make our skin look a certain way in the first place.

[@CordeliaWagner]

Can traditional chinese medicine be proven by science?

[@jyw906]

@@CordeliaWagner it is its own system of science with very different foundations than western biomedical science. Additionally, there are many scientific studies that prove and explain various facets of traditional Chinese medicine through a western science approach that you can find via databases like PubMed.

[@ZombieBarioth]

@@CordeliaWagner Some things certainly can, such as the anti-bacterial properties in honey for example. People living in those time periods weren't stupid, plenty of ideas made sense in practice even if the explanation at the time doesn't. The concept of hot and cold is another good one. We know that greasy fried food isn't great for us, and that heavy spice can trigger indigestion. Some people actually break out from eating fried foods, and well, if you've ever experienced heart burn its not hard to understand where the idea of the body being too hot comes from.

[@dereineschwarzerabe]

I've had bad association towards skin care from my teen age and when I was willing to do some basic care taking such as sun screen, I was recommended 5 different things daily on top of 3 other things to do weekly, it's intimating and nauseating. Even finding the very basic of routine is hard because everyone wants to sell you something, even dermatologist at times. Great video!

[@FutureProofHealth]

There's sooo much conflicting info out there it's very difficult to figure out what's best for you. And yeah, it can be hard to trust in this industry as well. Glad you've been working towards finding a routine that works ☺️

[@ishathakor]

ngl everyone who says cut back your skincare routine and do nothing just simply has never had acne. my mom was like this. she was genetically blessed with clear skin and never had to take care of it at my age. she's gotten maybe a handful of pimples in her life. when i started getting acne she blamed everything including the fact that i washed my face. as an adult i have a skincare routine that helps me as much as i think is possible for topical products to help with my skin concerns and she was convinced that my skincare routine was causing all of my problems. she took all my stuff away for a few weeks and i went from getting a couple of pimples a month to getting several a day, and FAR more deep pimples than i usually got. it took me months to clear my skin of acne after that and i still have all the scarring. i don't support like. big skincare or anything. but it can genuinely be helpful for a lot of people and be far more affordable than some of the shit dermatologists recommend. i went to so many derms and they all wanted me to be on expensive medicine with severe unwanted side effects (i'm talking nausea and loss of appetite - not accutane btw) and even then told me that my scarring might improve slightly because it's too severe. compared to a year ago my skin is practically completely clear now and the only "treatment step" i do is vitamin c and hyaluronic acid. there is a genuine danger of overdoing it and destroying your skin, and less is more for sure but i can't explain how much misinformation i've been seeing lately where everyone is swearing up and down that you don't even need to wash your face. most people are gonna need some kind of treatment to make their skin healthier because we evolved for it to protect us from the elements, not for it to be perfectly clear and beautiful. it's there to help us survive, not to stop us from getting acne.

[@ramonhynson9336]

As much as I agree, I have severe hormonal acne so my skin care products significantly help me alleviate that. Maintaining a perfect health diet may help, but I know myself and my eating habits lol.

[@FutureProofHealth]

There’s absolutely cases where skincare is necessary. We’re hoping you found a balance that works for you 🙏🏼🥰

[@d_bebored6224]

Was waiting for this comment. My skin has very much improved with my routine and I don't need to be on birth control to manage it anymore. This video is not considering people who actually need extra care which I think is more than the video leads you to believe 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@lanzelloth]

advertisements be like "hey, this hot person who was already hot before our product even existed is totally proof of how our product works. Buy our product now!"

[@Guilty_Feet]

I have rotated between less is more and a full blown Korean skin care routine. I've always had hormonal acne and I have been able to diminish my scarring with a lot of research and certain scientifically proven active ingredients. I was able to reduce the acne with a less is more routine that still featured salicylic acid, but I wasn't able to reverse any of the damage my skin took as a teen. I have learned to love and embrace my routine. I just have so much fun with it. But I also do a lot of research and I know I could reduce what I do and get away with it, especially now that the scarring is as reduced as I'll probably manage from home. It's absolutely unnecessary. Maybe one day I'll be able to cut back again but I do love it.

[@seabreeze4559]

what couldn't you reverse? which actives worked?

[@FireflyUnderTheMoon]

You are speaking from a privileged place of a person with good skin already. Without skincare my skin would be awful and it has been that way before I started taking care or it. So yes, we need cleansers, hydration, SPF. True, not 21 steps. But a few good ones.

[@Perelka_L]

I do agree with some things but there is important factor in play for me that wasn't mentioned: man-made external factors, particularily air quality.. My country has a disastrous air, and even if my skin would be great on it's own in nature, one has to consider external factors as well and I have to wash skin off of everything that's in the air, pollution and such. Skin care can help, and gotta remember that it's most exposed body part to elements, particularily those man-made.

[@jmeee]

I love that you said “imperfections” in quotation marks!

[@FutureProofHealth]

It's important to us that we don't add to the insecurity rhetoric that's so prevalent in this industry 💘 Thanks for joining us here!

[@snowymuffin]

I started to have acne breakouts last year in August and that's also when I started my skincare journey. For the past 7 months of being a skincare nerd, every information told in this video is true! Thanks for making this Future proof health and Sher DiMarco!

[@brettdomenick]

I fell into this trap when I started to worry about sun exposure and wanted an spf face lotion. While it’s probably good to block harmful sun exposure, it also made me break out more. To combat this, I bought a daily face cleanser and a nighttime retinol cream. Additionally I added a moisturizing serum as a bottom layer to hopefully help protect my face from the spf cream as well. Now I have a multiple step day/night routine which feels necessary.

[@CordeliaWagner]

Have you considered just trying another sunscreen? You just made yourself sound stupid. Victim mentality.

[@krispy777]

As someone who is tight for money right now, my routine is sunscreen, cleanser, and moisturizer. And I don’t even cleanse every day. I have found that the less I do to my face the better. I even ran out of face moisturizer recently and used an Aveeno cream. Mostly used for body but the directions DID NOT say “do not use on face” so I figured I was fine. And I have been fine. Additionally, I could have terrible skin but I wouldn’t know because I’ve been on birth control pills for over a decade. Edit: Also, my hydration has been amazing in the last couple of years. Definitely recommend that.

[@druec2863]

I also think the one thing people fail to realize is diet. Sometimes the food you eat can cause you to break out. For me, if I have too much oily or sugary food in a week's time, I can expect a breakout. Also, certain chemicals in processed food can cause skin irritation.

[@saraholschewski6509]

the advice you give is for people that dont have any issues with skin and it shows. my skin was never better after educating myself with influencer videos like dr dray, doctorly james welsh ect.i was an oily clogged pore mess oily but still dehydrated and now with understanding the ingredients my skin is better that ever. just the acne scars remain :(

[@CordeliaWagner]

You can have laser treatments to remove scars.

[@Cheste969]

When I started using a toner and retinol serum on top of using a moisturizer and sunscreen, my skin felt smoother and looked a little younger. Maybe for other people it doesn’t work. I’m 45.

[@thingslaurasays9995]

I'm a warm water with a face cloth kinda cleanser. If it feels really icky, i use a little bit of my soap bar. But i still moisturise and sunscreen on my face daily cos I wear a little bit of face drying makeup. loved this vid!

[@livvylivinlife]

Simplifying my skincare routine has been the best decision I’ve made for my skin. I struggled with acne as a teenager and still have acne as an adult. It made me obsessed with skincare because I thought, ”If I can find the PERFECT product, all my acne will be gone and my skin will be perfect!!!” I fell for the marketing for years, constantly buying and trying new products. I covered my “flaws” with makeup for years too; I couldn’t even leave my house without concealer or foundation on because I was so self-conscious. Finally, a few things changed for me: I accepted that I have acne and always will and have stopped trying to get rid of it completely, I found a solid acne treatment that I get from Curology now, I started experimenting with doing less to my skin (including rarely wearing makeup!), and I got healthier overall (better diet, exercise, sleep, etc.). Now my skin consistently looks the best it ever has since I first got acne during puberty and I don’t really worry about it. My skin is beautiful and healthy now. Less really is more, and being healthy overall creates healthy skin!

[@CordeliaWagner]

Have you tried to change your eating habits? Cows milk contains growth hormones for baby calfs, they mess up human hormones. Cut out dairy and sugar for at least three months to see if your hormones get better.

[@wolfsbane4516]

I forgot I get 2 Future Proof videos a week now! I love this!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Love that you love it! Thanks for watching ♥️ Sher

[@wolfsbane4516]

@@FutureProofHealth Thank YOU for doing what you do!

[@catherine_404]

Sadly enough, my skin decided, in this environment it would get irritation and pimples. My guess is, it's mostly dust irritants at work and in the city in general. So I need to look for creams and lotions which would interfere the least while doing good. So my choice is the gentlest skincare, the least of it (and definitely no scrubs!), but living in an unnatural environment I need unnatural support.

[@manbuckets]

I just use a 3 step routine for skin care and it works for me and isn't too expensive!

[@FutureProofHealth]

Duuuude some of these products are so pricey 😬 good on ya for finding something that works without breaking the bank!

[@sekar9901]

​@@FutureProofHealth 3 step routine is basic and minimal tho, so what's your recommendation then?

[@zahranafisa8757]

I did too. I just use facial foam, sunscreen and serum that hydrating and reduce my dark spot. I don't use eye cream etc just put extra serum on my eyebag. Because i think every single eyecream is similarly with moisturizer

[@silvenshadow]

I used to use harsh cleansers and what you're talking about happened to me. Now I only wash my face if it's dirty and leave it alone and am way happier with my skin now. Loving the channel and that scarf is 💣. Cheers!

[@johnnarogers5636]

So glad I stumbled upon this. My routine is really simple, mineral sunscreen in the summer/when I can remember to put it on, wash my face whenever I shower with my favorite soap, and lotion after I shower because it feels too tight and dry if I don't. Hasn't changed since I was 12.

[@zcythegeist]

For me, skin care basically just to clean up my skin. If you got any other skin concerns other than that, then that's when you add more to tackle that specific concern.

[@Fanny-ge6ge]

Exactly. I have very dry skin with eczema, so I need to hydrate and moisturize a lot. But most people don't. Unless you have specific skin concerns such as serious acne or very sensitive/dry skin, a gentle cleanser should be enough. And it's so much more free time in the morning...

[@lunar686]

Men’s and women’s skin is different. Men have thicker (approx 20%) skin that is oilier (has more active sebaceous glands), a lower pH, more collagen and density, with interlocking (rather than parallel) fibres, that isn’t affected by monthly hormonal fluctuations, and a lower rate of autoimmune conditions. The rate of healing is also different.... most ingredients that have a decent level of clinical research supporting their effectiveness are pretty cheap and easy to find. Whilst ‘novelty’ ingredients can be fun, they’re often not necessary. The only people that should have a ‘shelf’ of products are people that experience diagnosed sensitivity/conditions. This is because they’re often unable to use a moisturiser with 50 ingredients, fragrance and 4 actives, and instead have a shelf of single ingredients/single actives....that being said, everyone should probably have sunscreen lol, and remember ‘clinical testing’ is designed to find out what works for ‘most’ people ‘most’ of the time - it might not work for you, or you may find something that works for you but not ‘most’ other people

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Great watch as always 🙏🏿. I think this is another one of those industries that gets pushed to us more than we actually need. For me I'll always lean to basic care. There's some things that just aren't worth fighting imo kinda like aging. Even tho I don't knock those who go for all the bells and whistles.

[@bonoki3870]

like most, i went through acne when i was younger. i now find ways to try & clear the scars that were left behind. thanks you for another good episode. looking forward to whats next.

[@IdaBrun]

Other than on birth control the only time that I had completely acne free skin was when I was hitch hiking and living out of a tent at 22yrs old and not showering for days at a time. But then when I did shower I would get one pimple somewhere every time. It was like washing was removing a protective layer from my skin for germs to get in

[@sophiaflorencer]

Even though I have many skincare products, I rarely buy anything over £10 an item, everything I use is gentle and I am super careful about mixing different products in one routine, as that did ruin my skin, the damage is repairing itself slowly, but I wish I’d jsut left it alone in the first place lol

[@DaggyGrot]

Havent even watched 30 seconds yet and i know this will be good.

[@FutureProofHealth]

🙏🙏 thanks for the support!! Happy to have ya here, Alex ☺️

[@liladuran8733]

The only thing I recommend for skin is sunscreen. The problem is that you should wash it off and that's why you need a cleanser. If you used a waterproof sunscreen you might need an oil cleanser as the waterproof sunscreen might be insoluble to water-based cleanser. If you find the cleanser is drying your skin out, then you also need a moisturizer. That's 3 steps at most! I have everything on the cheap end: my sunscreen is hawaiian tropic spf 50, my cleanser is banila co balm cleanser (I used to use cerave gentle cleanser but it didn't get the waterproof sunscreen off), and I moisturize with cerave cream.

[@willardSpirit]

Water, sunscreen and diet. Trifecta of skin care!

[@leahmcpherson7560]

I enjoyed your video. and i'm glad the youtube algorithm suggested this video. I would like to state, one reason men have easier cleansing routines, is due to their daily hormone cycle as opposed to a woman's monthly cycle. this difference can make a huge disparity in skin appearances.

[@benroxknox]

I love this. If I eat clean, I don’t need anything for my face other than a quick rinse.

[@theyogainn]

Most dermatologists say you only need a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. They’ll also often say you don’t need to cleanse your skin in the morning.

[@Jessamine90]

Toners now serve different purpose than regulating pH - exfoliating, soothing, moisturizing.

[@janiceandthomas]

I know some have grown to bash the "10 step skincare routine", but I must say, when I was doing it, my skin was living it's best life. I've since gotten lazy and wasn't sticking to taking care of my skin and it's been showing, but I'm working back some of those products into my daily routine to figure out which ones were most effective. Plus it was good for me mentally as part of my general self care.

[@shakenbacon-vm4eu]

I actually started this year (I’m a dude). And it’s made a huge difference. I use an oil cleanser, light exfoliating toner, vitamin c, retinol, and sunscreen. Doesn’t take that much time, and all the products last a very long time. Guys have skin too, last time I checked.

[@chaoticash513]

I use Activist Skincare, which can be pricy, but their products work well for me. I think it would be cool to see a breakdown of some of the more sustainable/ethical skincare brands here, like Activist Skincare and Osea.

[@yaboyjosh3023]

I have been living with Moderate to severe Eczema my whole life. I'm 25. I usually stick to CeraVe and Aveeno. With prescribed ointments. I need to moisturize daily to not lose my sanity and flare up later.

[@curiosfiligree8479]

More isn't always better especially with skincare. If you over do it and harm your skin by going overboard with products it will take a lot longer to address any skin concerns. I agree that sunscreen, moisturiser and cleanser is a good foundation for a routine. I really enjoy the youtuber lab muffin beauty science for learning about skincare from someone who is really knowledgeable and willing to say when something is overrated and work against misinformation.

[@daughterofsekhmet81]

I used to try all the fancy products but they were too expensive and usually just made my skin worse, so I went back to my grandma's routine. Cleanse with Dove bar soap if it's shower day and cold cream on other days, tone with witch hazel, then follow with Olay in summer and Nivea Creme in winter. My skin started looking good again once I went back to simple products. I recently added a retinol since I'm in my 40s now, but it doesn't seem to be doing much so I probably won't re-buy once I use it up. I don't use sunscreen cause I've never found a single one that didn't either break me out in very painful cystic acne or dry out my skin to near-mummification. Seriously lol there was no in-between so I stopped bothering with it, I'm rarely ever in the sun so I'm not worried.

[@latristessdurera8763]

It’s the celebrity skincare which really gets on my nerves. I just wack on the sunscreen and I’m done ✅

[@kathlynp.6697]

I don't really consider cleanser as part of skincare, but ok, for me, just cleanser and moisturizer. Sunscreen during the summer. That's it. Partly because I'm lazy, but also whenever I try to add something else or change it up, it actually makes it worse and I get pimples. As they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[@jayashreelaxmekuppuswami8600]

All the comments here have proven again that.....there will always be sensible consumers who know what they want and experiment to get the right item for their skincare. All the hype in social media cannot do anything if mindful consumers exist, especially if they are women who are confident in their inner perfection. Being able to differentiate excessive marketing and toxic beauty trends from truly needed product reviews goes a long way in handling this situation......

[@shaunaburton7136]

Sunscreen is awesome, anti inflammatory products are helpful and anti aging is mostly hype.

[@Gruesome420]

Honestly a wet washcloth can be enough for me some days, except when I use a small amount of a cereve hydrating cleanser. Anything for sensitive skin or eczema, with no fragrance added, seems to keep things in check the best. The few times I break out I try to evaluate if my hormones have started it, if it's what I've ate, if I'm not hydrating enough, or perhaps exposure to something on my skin caused it, and I try to regulate accordingly, sometimes with a little bit of sacylic acid cleanser. Honestly sometimes even getting more sleep helps my skin improve, and when I get too little or I change my sleep schedule too much it begins to look worse. The real trick to dealing with "bad" skin is just realizing how the only people who are judging you for it are people who suck, and taking care of yourself and learning to like yourself regardless is way more important. Even if you have to cut out the social media platforms to keep the toxicity out of your mind, it's worth doing for your own inner peace. I can't even imagine looking down on someone for not having completely clear skin, that's insane behavior! Do you really think people choose to have acne anyways? If they choose to not care it's probably because they know there are better things to worry about.

[@Gruesome420]

I forgot to say, the sunscreen part is important, along with sunblock and sunblocking clothes/accessories, because skin cancer is no joke. I use cerave but I'm sure there's other options. Even things like parasols, hats, etc aren't a bad idea to keep you safe. Even in winter, or cloudy days, you're still getting UV rays.

[@juliahelaschorr641]

My routine has 5 produts, 2 of which i only use because they feel soooo nice. If you don't have any bigger issues with your skin, all you really need is a gentle cleanser and a vit c sunscreen.

[@DJProPlusMax]

I think I have basically the same routine as what is recommended at the end of the video. In the morning, wash and put on sunscreen and in the evening, wash, moisturize and use targeted acne destroyer(?). I am a male and have received compliments from girls in my class, no joke - they advise my friends to do the same!

[@frankie9736]

I was having a lot of acne my skin just was producing so much oil probably due to hormones being on hormonal birth control (hormonal birth control is different for everyone and for some people it clears their skin and some people it makes them produce an overproduction of oil it just depends on your body and isn't a fix) and the one thing I did to help it out was wash my face 1-2 times a day, moisturising, using very gentle products and not caring when I forget one day here or there but keeping a routine to prevent too much oil. Usually I will use moisturiser more as a barrier between my face and the world rather than just to moisturise the skin as I've found some days I need the extra protection. I don't use sunscreen but it's definitely something I need to add to my routine. When I was a kid I'd use really harsh cleansers and exfoliants and no moisturiser and my skin thrived now I could not do the same it'd be soooo dry. So even as time goes on your skin care routine will change nevermind what another person is doing in their life.

[@Araanor]

We’re all so different. I had flakey skin with acne up into my 30’s. I tried every product and routing but in the end the thing that cured me was changing to a whole food almost grain free diet.

[@honey0474]

It's different for everyone. Some people like my late mother just wash their faces twice a day and that's it...perfect skin. A former colleague has skin so dry that she needs to use two different types of moisturisers to avoid her skin from cracking. As for me that would be a disaster. For me less is more but proper cleansing is crucial as well as SPF and a serum from The Ordinary and snail mucin for light moisture.

[@danielsykes7558]

How did i not realize future proof had expanded this much?

[@FutureProofHealth]

We're doing it slowly! haha and maybe we need to tell more people about it apparently 😂

[@kasiaydka8485]

I thought that I had greasy skin for so many years and after leaving out harsh cleansers for a few months, I only need light moisturizer and my skin is actually dry! Crazy.

[@Lexicorn698]

I use Nivea cream , wash my face 2 times a day with a bar of simple soap and apply lip scrub sometimes . Every few days I use sunscreen. Is this a good skincare routine ? Any recommendations I’m under 12

[@GltchWitch]

I’m so excited so see future proof tackle skincare! ❤

[@FutureProofHealth]

We’re excited to tackle it! Thanks for being here ♥️ Sher

[@CordeliaWagner]

I have porcellain skin. Never had acne or pimples. Girls younger than me already have wrinkles around their eyes. I am childfree, I have the time and money to pamper myself and I will keep doing it. And of course lots of beauty sleep!

[@annnee6818]

What you say is of course completely true. But may I add this for considerion. Some people love an elaborate skin care routine, they enjoy it, it's their morning/evening ritual, there's no desperation in sight. Like me. I'm too old to be posting on social media, I just love it, yes I'm likely wasting money on half this stuff but... you gotta waste money on sth... Edit: I like it evidence based, so I'll stick to derms recs, there's no toners or stuff like that. But even evidence based stuff might do nothing for me, I can't know.

[@septanine5936]

right as you were talking about skincare advertisement I got a skincare ad😂

[@SemekiIzuio]

I never washed my faced besides showers until I broke out in my mid twenties... Because I didnt take care of my skin I realizedi had too many blackheads. So 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ skin needs some cleaning everyday, lotion everyday and definitely sunscreen. But the thing about sunscreen though is that it last only for about 4 hours iirc before having to reapply.

[@ericcarabetta1161]

Even just washing my face (outside the shower) is too much extra work, not to mention cost. I walk through the skincare section at the store, and it's so overwhelming that I just keep walking. There are too many products, and they all cost wayyyyy too much money. You could easily spend a small fortune on this stuff, and the difference between using all of that and just using a Dove bar is imperceptible.

[@FutureProofHealth]

Not gonna lie, face washing outside of the shower seems like waaaaaay more hassle than it's worth 😅 And yeah, always wondering how much of people's skincare journeys are more likely attributed to changes in stress levels/eating habits/etc rather than whatever concoction they put on their face... but ya never know!

[@sekar9901]

You are blessed to have good genes that only using Dove soapbar is working for you. Not all people have that previledge.

[@aidarzhmkv]

This content is good, and very usefull. Thank you🔥🔥🔥

[@meganhamlyn1694]

I wash my face with water and about 2x’s a week I use handmade soap to clean it. That’s it folks (from a 43 year old woman with clear skin and I don’t wear make up)

[@hans3477]

I used to follow 11 steps korean skincare after saw many korean actress have flawless skin. My skin condition was mainly having some acne around my chin and always flaky because the acne and worse, itching so bad. I was so mad about it, I even willing to spent a lot of money for it. But I realized that, no matter how much put skincare on my face, it will be always like that. Thank god, I found a video recommendation about what our body try to tell us and did more research about it. It turn out, I consumed too much sugar. After limiting my sugar intake, my face getting much better within a month and then after 3-4 month, poof, they are gone! I immediately cut off most of my skincare routine after emptied them 😂

[@seabreeze4559]

pure sulphur soap by revitale

[@samsongao366]

I use Korean scrubs clothes as an exfoliator then use sealant like zinc, Salyc acid then mucin or any type of moisturizer. It was pretty well, since I have acne nowadays. Used to have perfect skin until I tried skincare to fix the little imperfection then after more medications, we have le acne. Do I feel insecure with acne, yeah at times but do I care as much as others? No because I had perfect skin before.

[@george46light]

Best skin care routine for most people: when dry/irritated, maybe put something on it. When normal: leave it alone.

[@deenoekuekinjuhuujahaa1804]

Thank you for the video! I can definitely second the importance of a ph balanced cleanser and gentle, unscented moisturizers combined with hydrating and eating healthy! Also, SUNSCREEEEN!!! I have horribly acne prone skin (hormonal) and using a 3/4 step routine of a gentle ph neutral face wash WITHOUT ANY EXFOLIANT, a k beauty toner, serum 1 or two times a day depending on my cycle and acne level and a non-comedogenic lotion (night) or sunscreen (morning) made my skin so much better than birth control ever did lol. I would love more on how skin care relates to hormones, diet and sunscreen and why gentle/restorative k/j skin care is so much better than Neutrogena/Loreal/Clearasil etc for sensitive and acne prone skin because I definitely PERMANENTLY messed up my skin with products that had fragrance, physical exfoliants, alcohol etc by stripping and damaging my skin at age 13 to 15 which still affects it over 15 years later...The kids need to know hahaha

[@FutureProofHealth]

Thanks for watching and sharing a bit about your story! There really are so many places to go with this topic, and we’re excited to explore and share with you all! ♥️ Sher

[@spaceben11]

Love that scarf!

[@KieraClubb]

Loving this channel so far!

[@claireadjacent8680]

I wish I had been told to start by just rinsing my face with water when my acne surfaced as a teen. I went from doing nothing, to covering myself in cheap make up and doing terribly at washing it off, to just using the cheapest products out there for “cleaning” my skin with no clue what I was doing. Today I go to a medi spa to get specialized skin care support from trained professionals but it’s an expensive process that feels like it is just undoing all the crap I did in the first place.

[@rosypink1206]

Y’all. 21 steps? Waste of time and money! 3 to 6 steps is all you need! At minimum, 1. Cleanser 2. Moisturizer 3. Sunscreen. That’s it. You can add a toner, exfoliator, and a treatment serum if you feel like it, and that makes 6. Save 👏 your 👏 money 💰

[@ayberkozay]

i dont care about others what i just know is that from genetics i have acne pore and oily skin so i started a doctor treatman crem (not pills) and in 2 months my face oil stable and my acne gone i cleanse 2 times a day one time aha bha peeling in a week ,cream and suncream im feel good my skin tkanks to me so yeah sometimes our skni really need some products

[@jen_sa]

my skin dries out just from tap water, and putting regular soap on it sounds about as appealing as scrubbing myself with domestos. i used to dread bathing myself because it would always dry my skin so much. i used to wake up at night from how much my pubes would itch, because i didn't know i should't put soap on there, and of course back then i though the problem was that they weren't clean enough. once i finally had the money to invest in skin care, genttle cleansers and moisturizers etc, it was an absolute relief. maybe someones' skin is healthy enough to take care of itself without modern skin products, but mine certainly isn't

[@alisonmercer5946]

Did you rinse the soap off?

[@jen_sa]

@@alisonmercer5946 obviously...

[@BlueBobbin]

I was so dissapointed in Cerave, I had to pay out the butt to have it imported because they didnt ship to my country at the time. When I got the products they dried me out even MORE

[@carlog234]

My friends look at me funny when they tell me about their skin care routines and I ask them if they've seen a dermatologist

[@effyelvira]

Yeah, I don’t get the obsession with expensive sunscreens. Just use 50 sfp Nivea. I say this as someone who lives in a country where the UV index is never under 9

[@Murburns]

Oof. Maybe Hyram was only included in the video as a recognizable face, but he certainly is not one of the influencers who recommends a complicated skincare routine. He often educates why using so many products is actually not good for your skin and his skincare routines are more on the simple side compared to a lot of others out there. Otherwise, I agree with a lot of this video, just didn't like how his clip was used in the context of what was being said.

[@FutureProofHealth]

Thanks so much for watching! I didn’t know Hyram previously (although the editors may have!), but it’s great to know what he’s about. Just checked him out and it looks like he’s making cool content. Thanks for sharing! ♥️ Sher

[@HumbleWooper]

Agreed! He also points out what products have "fragrance" (or other ingredients added just for their smell) vs unscented, since lots of us with sensitive skin can have issues with those things even when we're not flat out allergic.

[@nicholeurban288]

I def need a skin care routine, but I have never been one to use much other than water lol my skin is pretty good

[@Hydroptilidae]

I very much agree with the point you make in this video, but I am confused about the decision to add Hyram as one of the influencers in your video. He very much advocates for the same things as you do: a minimalist routine including sunscreen, and focuses on recommending affordable, perfume-free and gentle, non-irritating products without animal cruelty. Furthermore, he will deep dive into the science behind ingredients, discuss concentrations (some will become irritants if the concentrations are too high, and have no effect if too low), and in which format they have the best effect/ are the least irritating. He also puts a lot of focus on recommending sunscreens without white cast -something that can be very bothersome for people of color. In short, I feel like Hyram should be displayed as a good example and resource to get started with skincare if you can't afford to see a professional, rather than someone who "promotes a 20-step routine". That is something I have never seen him do.😅 Instead I see him actively trying to get people to use (reef safe) sunscreens, quit using make-up wipes, physical exfoliators as well as toners and eyecreams

[@FutureProofHealth]

Hey! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊 And thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. I didn’t know who Hyram was until this week and his content looks pretty good. What I know for sure is that I love how fierce his followers are ❤️‍🔥. Thanks for tuning in! ♥️Sher

[@aumshinrikyousa4955]

At the end of the day Hyram is a random guy with no real credentials who is a REALLY good salesman. Think about how many ran out to buy cerave after he got popular. His skincare brand’s marketing was so greenwashed it was laughable. After the man with zero real accreditation to his name released his ridiculously overpriced line of products, it has become overwhelmingly clear his end goal is now to to sell a product. You can’t even be mad, man is a great salesman, has bills to pay, and I don’t think was being intentionally malicious but he got his ego inflated by becoming very popular very fast

[@vikm1341]

I just use moisturizer for my skin type, face soap, and retinol at night . But thats it. Just get good sleep and eat healthy.

[@jeanbaptist6255]

Water wash only and moisturizer. Spf one for the day. Beautiful skin.

[@jedwardoo]

I had skin care since I had acne when I did not do anything with my face. I don’t buy Olay and all those crazy brands. Just doing good brands that is not overpriced

[@megan2176]

I love good ol' coconut oil as cleanser, make-up remover, and moisturizer! I use it in my diy deodorant recipe too. As a teen in the 90s, I used Avon products made for teens. So many toners, circular scrubby wipes, pimple cream, and masks - I can still remember the harsh smell, and the way they made my face burn! Oh, can't forget Noxema either!! I have three teenagers now, and encourage them to leave their skin alone, though we do keep a tube of zit cream handy. 😊

[@FutureProofHealth]

Omg I remember Noxema! Those wipes made me feel like they were gonna burn all the “yuck” off 😅😬. Thanks for watching and for the nostalgic moment 🙌🏽 ♥️ Sher

[@TheSightOfTheStars]

The consumeristic nature of the beauty industry is really toxic. However, when I actually learned some of the science behind it, tried some proven active ingredients to help with my cystic acne, it really helped, not only making my face less painful, but improve my self confidence. The focus on anti aging, and promoting unrealistic beauty standards verges on criminal, though!!!!

[@hippybecca]

toners are from when people basically only had bar soap. I can't recall all the chemistry but something something soap scum and ph, you need the toner. Most modern cleansers are a sulfate of some sort and are more likely to be ph balanced so you don't need the toner. Damn I wish I was one of the luckhy ones whos ody knew what it was supposed to do. I've tried it doesn't do it. I have psoriasis and my body in general doesn't seem to know how to exfoliate itself well. It has also always been dry, since I was a kid and didn't know a thing about skincare. So I always need to use a moisturizer and I have now discovered that azelaic acid is a miracle worker for my acne. It is finally bringing years old crap up and out of my pores without me squeezing it out. Also if I miss a night of washing my face the acne come right back. My mom was lucky though. She would use caress bar soap to wash her face with a washcloth, which exfoliated. No moisturizer. She would wear sunscreen if she was going to be outside but not all day every day like the modern recomendation is. She has always looked at least 10 years younger than her age and if she was to dye her gray hair she would look even younger. I am jealous of her. I got acne and my dad's psoriasis. I have found stickin to simple and proven products like cerave, cetaphil, and The Ordinary has really helped.

[@VenusAsAFormerBoy]

Thanks for this video. I'm a trans woman at the beginning of my transition which means I'm putting a lot more effort into my appearance than I used to. I'm glad this video was my first real introduction to skincare

[@LydiaOnYT]

One of the influencers they showed was Hyram (I forget the whole name of the channel), and I used to watch him all the time. He’s one of the first people to tell you all you need is a sunscreen, cleanser, and moisturizer. Someone who has been debunking skincare claims is Lab Muffin Beauty, a chemistry PhD. I think it’s good to get different opinions on topics (especially from multiple people who claim to be authorities on the topic). Just anecdotally, I’m married to a trans woman and what’s helped her the most is doing a chemical exfoliant a few nights a week in addition to a sunscreen in the the day and cleansing and moisturizing at night. This has made getting laser hair removal a lot easier for her and made her skin so soft and glowy. And for me personally, I like to do makeup on myself and I find I need to do exfoliation 1-2 times a week for my foundation and other makeup to sit better on my skin. I prefer chemical exfoliation over mechanical (think like, st. ives scrub), because we tend to miss places mechanically where one tends to get a more even exfoliation with a gentle chemical exfoliant. When I don’t do this step, my nose is too oily but has dry patches of skin that the makeup clings to oddly. I think it’s good to have a skeptical mindset when approaching skincare but I also think only people who won the genetic lottery need to do so little with their skincare. Congrats on transitioning! I’m happy you get to live more authentically and genuinely now!

[@VenusAsAFormerBoy]

@@LydiaOnYT Thanks!

[@rebekapina1947]

I only use cleanser on my face to wash off makeup the few times a week I wear it. Other than that I’ve found that the zero product routine works best for me.

[@ommetaphobic]

fell in love with this video more at 3:02 💖

[@FutureProofHealth]

Same! The editors are 🔥🔥 I mean, who doesn’t love a good cat moment?? ♥️ Sher

[@benjaminlampp1993]

I am in the 11% of males who have never tried any sort of face wash. The only skincare routine I have is using sunscreen. BUT, I've also been reading that using sunscreen too often can deprive you of vitamin D, so I do think you can even go overboard on that.

[@isw_1214]

That sunscreen blocks out vitamin D is just myth that needs to die already. Unless you're clogging your skin or are being obsessive about it, you can't really go overboard with sunscreen.

[@ClimbingEasy]

Thank you sooooo much for covering this topic! Skin care misinformation is rampant. It's nice to have a easy to watch single video to share with friends.

[@xXNekou]

For rosacea folks - azelaic acid is realllllly good

[@johnnybyup]

Based on personal experience, only go to a licensed dermatologist when you have a major problem. Finding a local medical esthetician with good reviews will prove more beneficial with long term success.

[@idontusenumbers]

Skin is not designed, it is evolved

[@ntcssj]

For whatever motivating reason you use sunscreen, skin health and/or "beauty" (wrinkle prevention etc) use it! Remember it protects your tattoos too!

[@kate8160]

Simple is the best ❤ brilliant

[@foxgloved8922]

I use soap bar and glycerine with good results :) glycerine is nice cuz it doesn’t feel oily

[@deenoekuekinjuhuujahaa1804]

Glycerin actually doesn't get enough credit since not many people react to it badly but it's not "fancy" enough I guess...

[@foxgloved8922]

@@deenoekuekinjuhuujahaa1804 it’s also in a lot of things already as an ingredient but yeah it’s pretty cheap on its own, hard to up sell lol

[@simulationone]

Dove bar soap, Neutrogena moisturizer, and Rosehip oil you’re welcome 😂