Reacting to TikTok Skin Care HORROR Stories

[@CherryBlossom-mj4qu]

I think is really sad, how desperate she must have been to sand her face, and endure so much pain just hoping to get rid of her acne. It breaks my heart to think how she felt about herself to go to that extreme.

[@user-us1yu8gx9s]

Exactly what I was thinking. She must have really hated her skin to sand her face and harm herself.

[@mintalafolie]

This! :•{ I can relate because I did similar (never sandpaper, but harsh physical exfoliants and isopropyl alcohol, baking soda, etc) and it was a form of self harm. I knew it wouldn’t make my acne better and that it would hurt me, but I felt so disgusted by the sight of my face that even bleeding wounds and scars seemed like an improvement over the pimples. I was hopeless and frustrated. And truthfully, I felt like I deserved the pain for failing to look beautiful. Society’s message to women seemed to be, “your only worth is being pretty, once your youth and beauty are gone you’re disposable,” so that internalized misogyny created a horrible inner turmoil. That’s why I’m so grateful for people like Hyram who educate the public on skincare AND self care. Everyone deserves to feel beautiful and achieve clear skin, it really can be life changing. (For that reason I’m super passionate about affordable skincare too, because it’s ridiculous to look at it as a luxury instead of a basic need and a part of personal hygiene!!) But everyone also deserves to know that their worth is so much deeper and so far beyond their physical appearance. If anyone reading this has felt this way or feels this way, I see you, I empathize with you, I support you, I love you, and I wish you the best. ❤️

[@sk1nn1t3a2]

Chocolat Meilleure i love him too and your so right abt what you said btw your beautiful now and you were then!💕

[@tellmo25]

Did he do a react clip to the "gorilla glue" on hair yet?

[@zukimidoriya6110]

@@mintalafolie Thank you you too

[@haleyk4969]

Last night I was patting my skincare on my face a lil bit aggressively and my inner Hyram voice said "slapping is for the bedroom, not for your skincare."

[@Lea-wn9uf]

Hahaha💀😂

[@Lea-wn9uf]

More people have to see that!

[@Hyram]

LOL “tell me you’ve watched my OG videos without telling me you’ve watched my OG videos” ILY ❤️

[@noa-ix9pe]

OMG LITERALLY SAAAAME!!!! 😱😂😂😂😂 Everytime I catch myself doin that, I hear this sentence and I laugh out loud while going back to smoooothly applying my stuff😂

[@haleyk4969]

@@Hyram 🤗 love your videos!! 💜

[@sagegray]

My problem with skin picking, is it doesnt matter if I'm looking in the mirror or not. I will sit on my bed and feel my face and scratch whatever off, or my shoulders or arms. I've tried so hard to stop and I just cant. My time picking has reduced, but once I start I cant stop until someone stops me.

[@lyssa744]

I can relate

[@guesswho5314]

Same 😭 and then I have scabs and then I pick those and then they bleed it sucks 😭

[@flee2321]

Same. I’m picking right now in bed.

[@subconsciouslysad5647]

@@lyssa744 yeah me too, like if I feel something on my face I will not stop picking at it!!!

[@Efmims]

This is self harm. What are you feeling/ thinking/ avoiding at the times when you do this? Get to the root. The picking is a symptom, not the problem.

[@stacyp]

As a mother to a teen daughter, I've been teaching her the proper way to treat her pimples. No St Ives in this house!!!

[@ajmusicboyxxx2769]

go fragrance free.

[@harshitarajagopal]

You're the kind of mother I want to be ❤️

[@juliebenoit4019]

lmao im teaching MY mom what no to do

[@picklepirate]

@@ajmusicboyxxx2769 yes 👏 maam 👏 mama

[@zinnia4740]

Omg your a great mom! All my mom gets is St Ives for me and I tell her to stop but noooooo 🙄 “mother knows best” she says.

[@danmckeever6922]

“Don’t spend time looking at your skin up close in the mirror” THIS

[@isabelabarca4004]

Best advice ever.. UP close everything looks bad 🥲

[@nimra7569]

@@isabelabarca4004 we’re humans and we’ll have pores and fine lines and texture, we ain’t plastic barbie dolls. so don’t worry!!! 🥰

[@yasmeen2837]

IKR

[@corvidox9137]

Yeah I need to stop

[@hollyg3331]

Yes from far I’m like wow It is almost gone close up 😳😓😓

[@amandasawyer938]

If you struggle with dermatilomania or skin picking PLEASE try getting acrylic/gel nails with nail extensions or press on nails!! Having thicker tipped nails makes it pretty much impossible to pick your skin. I used to pick my skin constantly, in the mirror, while was studying, unconiously, and even in my sleep. I used to pick the dry skin off the bottom of my feet until I couldn't walk. Now when I'm stressed I paint myself a fresh set of nails and it has helped immensely!!

[@LydiaMorsman]

THIS!!! This really works, I’m 40 and I’ve had dermatilomania since I was about 7. I could have written the above comment myself as I’ve also had periods where I could barely walk. Thick gel nails and great skincare (less to pick) has saved my life.

[@luluewilanbesson]

YES ! It worked for me for sometimes, but then I had eczema so I needed to have my nails super short. But I would definitely recommend !

[@MadsTravel]

I have done all of that but I still pick, nothing seems to work for me😢

[@carolineanderson1873]

I have acrylics, personally it didn’t work for me. Maybe it caused even more irritation lol. But not looking in the mirror made me stop

[@maianikkiamethyst2543]

Yessss I have only had acrylics once but I noticed how much I didn’t pick at my skin

[@jesuisnickie1252]

I know it probably sounds pretty ridiculous and borderline sad, but ever since I started doing my bathroom routine in the dark I almost completely stopped picking my skin. So I recommend not switching on your actual bathroom lights and just leaving the door open so the light from the adjacent room gives you just enough brightness to see what you're doing/ grabbing. Worked a treat for me!

[@pellaw8011]

this is honestly such good advice! thank you!!!

[@francesca3433]

I do this too! Great advice, it truly helps!

[@anig.3462]

YES! Or if you want light, you have to cover up the mirrors! Especially after taking a shower when all your pores look clean and ready to pick.... have the mirrors covered beforehand!

[@kiwin7119]

Sometimes a person has to do little tricks on themself to be healthier. Whatever works!

[@blackygreen92]

Dude, what an idea. Gotta try this

[@Mj-ef9oi]

Honestly after the first one all of them didn’t seem as bad 💀😭

[@Zoey_14]

Ikr- 😂😭

[@sassyqueen9739]

fr tho💀

[@isishuber1561]

Yeah

[@RubyBlueUwU]

Yeah you can’t really top trying to sand down your acne 😭

[@Mirimes]

at least the alcohol disinfect, but that must have hurt so much 🥲

[@EmilyAnneWilliams]

As someone else with dermatillomania, it's so encouraging to see more people talk about it openly these days. I've been struggling with it since I was 13. Nailing down my skincare routine has definitely helped but there are some environmental factors that are just out of my control and I've come to terms with that. If you're reading this and you also struggle with skin picking, please know that you're not alone and there is support out there for you!

[@sarastonebell9053]

I’ve never really thought about it, but there is a chance I could have dermatillomania.

[@elinacesarz9792]

IF YOU EVEN THINK OF USING SANDPAPER ON YOUR FACE YOU MIGHT AS WELL JUST USE SAINT IVES TOO

[@morgianasartre6709]

Tbh at this point it's way better to just use st. ives lol

[@elinacesarz9792]

@@morgianasartre6709 ik right

[@elinacesarz9792]

@Jayla Ortiz better than sand paper lol

[@sososweet-cq3wm]

I would rather use saint ives every day for the rest of my life instead of sandpaper once

[@nola9868]

@Jayla Ortiz noooo

[@lunqx1666]

I mean honestly the rubbing alcohol didn’t even seem so bad after using SANDPAPER

[@Hyram]

RIGHT.

[@Hyram]

the bar is *on the floor*

[@JESUSROCKS921]

The bar goes PAST the floor!! Goodness gracious!😰

[@Plontss]

@@JESUSROCKS921 6 feet under literally-

[@aliciafoster3728]

The bar is below hell

[@BaileyNychole]

Hyram your videos have really changed my life. 🥺 I have struggled with acne since I was 11-12 years old and finally at 21, with your recommendations, has my skin started to break out less, it’s properly moisturized, and my acne scars are slowly fading. I tried so many of these horrible “diy skincare tricks” growing up and it only made things worse, so I’m very happy that young people have you to look up to!

[@allgood5710]

The sandpaper and rubbing alcohol method were perfect ingredients of a horror movie scene. 👻

[@LuizRibetav]

ok so nobody is talking about the funniest glitch ever on 0:16 ?

[@ZebraJess92]

Just came to comment on that!

[@lmcpenland4577]

Yep

[@lawlersweeney]

That was great 🤣

[@devon1920]

not me rewatching it like 20 times💀

[@michaelahigginson4834]

Yeah was that purposeful 😂

[@shriekingviolet531]

It's so frustrating watching this now, finding out that basically every product that was marketed towards teens when I was growing up was formulated from the worst possible ingredients. I spent so much money to make my skin even worse 😭😭😭

[@TheRibottoStudios]

"Brand new sandpaper. I'm not crazy." Mmmmmm _are you sure about that?_

[@jamespostle6894]

I think it was sarcasm mocking her former attitude towards skin care.

[@averyponcia3232]

Yea it’s a joke

[@nenonxo1951]

@Nothing To See Here first one 🙌☝️🙆‍♂️

[@ambarguzman1008]

"I'm trembling bish" he is so funny

[@renaetieman6581]

I’m so glad that dermatillomania was mentioned. I struggle with that as well as Trichotillomania (Compulsion to pull hair). It’s difficult. I have anxiety. And it leads to the compulsions.

[@Isabella-kh8qi]

I have to say, after hearing about the sandpaper thing and realizing the woman who did it has beautiful glowing skin, that kinda gives me hope

[@luvaudrey]

No no don't, she was literally bleeding and cut everywhere. It's SO painful, as your literally tearing skin into shreds. She has skin like that now because she knows how to wash it properly.

[@stuckinoblivion]

@@luvaudrey NO NO WAIT THEY DIDNT MEAN THEY WANTED TO TRY THE SANDPAPER THING they meant it gives them hope for themselves to see the woman with healthier skin and a better routine. it was a misunderstanding, you don’t really know what someone actually means to say online unless they explain it to you😭

[@franciscojr.5383]

Let us do that then😏her skin be glowing so ig that what made her skin beautiful.😫

[@venusvirgo2329]

@@franciscojr.5383 dont use sandpaper on your face. itll be so painful and the scars will never go away. i used to overexfoliate (the skin on my nose would break and i would have huge red spots on my nose and forehead that would bleed and leak) and i cant imagine rubbing sandpaper on my face. that is NOT what made her skin look good. what made her look good is most likely a proper skincare routine that she stuck to for a long time

[@kashmirigirl22]

@@franciscojr.5383 bro just chill and seek a psychiatrist first

[@Hippidippimahm]

Excessive picking took me 6 YEARS of concerted effort to stop. I “relapsed” at least 30 times but I haven’t picked in almost two years!!

[@maye96r]

When you say “picking” what do yo mean? Sorry english is not my first language 😅

[@Randomfactory56]

Me to I still struggle to this day when I'm stressed or nervous I'll automatically start picking 🥴

[@Thegeekponygirl]

I would love to know how to stop picking my skin please

[@Thegeekponygirl]

@@maye96r it means to scratch or press on pimples making scars in the process

[@alwaystired5891]

You're doing great, keep going! Would you mind telling me how you managed to do that? My sister suffers from that condition but she isn't even aware of it (I've told her before that it's a known thing but she didn't really seem to acknowledge it). I really wanna help her, could you give me some advice?

[@vrenireidel]

Hi Hyram! I would actually love to see a full video about how to deal with skin picking addictions. It's something I really struggle with and would love to hear different tips for managing it. You've really helped me improve my skin over the past year but this is one thing I just can't seem to stop doing.

[@ashleyvargas303]

If you’re new here: - we don’t do makeup wipes - if you wear makeup think about double cleanse - no products with fragrance - diy skincare is a big NONO - Eye creams are expensive moisturizers - Sunscreen!!! Every. Single. Day - Chemical exfoliators >>>>>>> - YES to Naicinamide - (Drying) Alcohol in ingredients = DON’T BUY - No raw coconut oil on skin! If you do you’re choosing death - We like ‘The Ordinary’ and ‘CeraVe’ -We also stan ‘The Inkey list’ - Always moisturize (even if u have oily skin) - We need to take down St. Ives - We do shoulder shakes daily ;) - We like the environment NOT MY COMMENT!

[@juneandhanna]

You forgot Paula’s choice, in the tier list video he said it was his favorite brand

[@miaomiao1167]

Lol I see this comment everytime yet I read it to the end everytime PS: not new here

[@crybabydalia]

What's the issue with ST. ives? ---

[@emilyesnyman]

@@juneandhanna yeesss

[@juneandhanna]

D A L I A oh you don’t wanna know about Saint Ives, but if you have it just use it on your feet

[@aliciafoster3728]

I also used Elmer’s glue and activated charcoal as a diy pore strip.

[@mitalichaudhary1855]

Noo 💀

[@hannahscott5779]

That was a super common trend when that hell pore mask was going around too. I remember all the videos of people peeling it off and laughing at them lol.

[@chandracox6814]

Didnt everyone??

[@Urfavblondjules]

I use charcoal face masks all the time and it does nothing I just use them because its really relaxing!

[@cryingeyebrows2773]

Same but I had no money for charcoal so just did the glue

[@tinaglass2625]

We had to take my niece to urgent care a few years ago because she decided to “deep clean” her face with a magic eraser!!! Poor kid rubbed the whole top layer of her skin off. She was left with wet, weeping burn like sores all over her face!!

[@melissavalentine6830]

Ouch

[@windyy48]

WHAT THE HELL OMG!! i feel so bad for her, bless her soul 😫

[@be.A.b]

I rubbed one on the top of my hand, for no specific reason. It wasn’t enough to leave a mark, but it still felt like I rubbed with microscopic shards of glass or something. It was so weird and off-putting. At least now I deeply understand that magic erasers are essentially fine sanders.

[@alexwishoun9077]

I once used one to rub off some hair dye I got on my neck. Never again.

[@yagna6894]

Thanks to hyram, a whole generation will grow up knowing exactly how to take care of their skin

[@arthisarkar2080]

And Cassandra

[@jenna7987]

omg the intro and i’m already shaking in my custom baby seal leather boots😭

[@leni533]

I love ur pfp and name

[@callummaidment1184]

No one cares about your custom steel leather boots you poop cup

[@結弦羽生-m6w]

@@callummaidment1184 uhm what did the person ever do to you 😩‼

[@davidlee7676]

@@callummaidment1184 POOP CUP-

[@jenna7987]

@@callummaidment1184 RUDE

[@madvan2358]

I actually pick and pop when anxious and I watch skincare videos like yours when I have the urge to, to kinda tell myself NO and it's nice to see the mental side of skincare being acknowledged

[@TheCoolSuperPea]

*I feel like royalty because i just started skincare and I am learning from everyone else's mistakes and so I have never used bad products like St. Ives.*

[@pampopcorn2131]

You're so lucky 😭

[@shilananayati1662]

SAME

[@Neuro_Spicy_Ace]

You're welcome, lol!

[@von3363]

We walked so you could run 😌💅🏾

[@foxymama2003]

Yes! You are on the best channel to learn from! You will have gorgeous skin!

[@KikiCrump]

I remember about 2 years ago I applied The Ordinary Peeling solution and ended up falling asleep in the bath. I woke up 2 hours later and my skin was severely burned and damaged from the product. I’ve had ptsd of the product since.

[@BlueArrowe]

Oh honey I am SO sorry omg that is horrifying

[@emilyesnyman]

I am sorry you had to go through this... I hopr you've recovered now

[@KikiCrump]

@@BlueArrowe it was horrifying. My skin burned for at least 10 days where I couldn’t do anything other than splash water on my face and use moisturiser

[@sydneykirklaand]

omg that sounds so scary

[@theresab8846]

wow, i'm second hand traumatized

[@emilyhenderson4877]

i’m super duper happy someone spoke out about mental illness and skin picking (coming from someone who also has a skin picking disorder formed by adhd and anxiety - i’m not even going to try and spell dermet..... somethin somethin- ) thank you for speaking out about this!!!!! 🥰💗💗❣️

[@oliviaandani7295]

The level of desperation that you’d have to be at to use sandpaper on your face...... 😳😳😳

[@reneee.6076]

Yep, I have done some embarrassing things that I will NEVER share. You just want the acne to go away.

[@Paige4625]

@@reneee.6076 pls tell us😢

[@sofiagarza4670]

I love how your reaction to someone's acne is never of disgust or fake surprise; it shows that you are not doing this for views but out of genuine concern and wanting to help others improve their skin! Btw, in Spanish, you should say "un momento" instead of "uno" ;)

[@saharkh4342]

Ur pic is cute

[@alexnelson7766]

12:35 I have ADHD so when I start to pick it's really hard to stop even though I want to. I have many scars on my back and chest and will probably get many more :/

[@serenahammonds3311]

I have OCD and anxiety. I tend to pick at my skin as a coping mechanism, mostly my shoulders😣. I will stop myself when I recognize that I’m doing it. It’s a very hard habit to stop. My skin has gotten so much better now.

[@jessicaflaws7978]

tbh i pick my skin but it heals because I use pimple patches. i don't have any scaring either

[@bia-tv2wj]

I also have OCD but I tell myself that if I pick my skin then something bad will happen to me and I stop doing it (a bit ironic I guess)

[@carlakuster2365]

And I thought using tooth paste on my pimple was bad .....

[@carolinemm9478]

What- 😦

[@HeLLenaMine]

I used to do that too 😅

[@ellisworld9742]

@@HeLLenaMine same

[@ruey8742]

My friend’s old dermatologist told her to put toothpaste on her face 💀

[@HeLLenaMine]

@@ruey8742 gosh no....

[@moarmy2122]

I'm someone who picks my skin quite a lot. But not because I see blemishes, but because I feel them. I'm used to touching my face or my arms or neck, and if I come across any part that feels odd or a 'blemish' I will keep picking it until it's no longer "rough". Probably not a good habit.

[@priyankak6869]

Not going to lie, but if Hyram came out with a service platform where he provided skincare consultations with product recommendations I would pay for that in a heartbeat. It's hard to find a youtuber/specialist that is as honest as he is when it comes to providing information on different skin products as well as being genuinely authentic.

[@Wexory]

He ain't a dermatologist :) it's illegal to provide a service without a license, he could get his ass sued, plus there's so much anyone can do without fiscally seeing your face (even tho ppl without license doing it exist)

[@silversoulss5663]

He’s just giving advice based on his experience in skincare and what he likes, he’s not a dermatologist and can’t recommend something that will work for everyone because peoples skin is different and he can’t actually see his viewers skin. I know not everyone can afford a dermatologist so his videos are still really helpful but please still only take his advice with a grain of salt since he is not a professional :)

[@ZainabAli-ik8rf]

That's why dermatologists exist

[@Gwentompkins72]

@@Wexory fiscally. lol

[@Habibtiaaaaa]

I had really bad acne in high school and my parents were convinced that lemon would help, so I rubbed a lemon on my skin EVERYDAY for more than a year, sometimes even two times a day, i put it around my EYE AREA and i never even put on moisturiser bc I didn’t like the way it felt😭 I burned my entire face🙃 I did the same with apple cider vinegar. And since I was destroying my face everyday and it looked awful I refused to go to school without makeup.. I didn’t buy makeup removers bc I thought it was gonna break me out even more lmaooo so instead I scrubbed my face with sugar to get it off EVERY DAY. yes I do somehow still have skin left a few years later my dad (who knows nothing about skincare) told me that if I put a mixture of lemon, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey on my face it would make my scars fade, and guess what? It didn’t :))) but you can imagine how much worse my skin got and how DRY I was

[@Chicken82747]

Ohh god. This made cringe so hard😂

[@alexandrew647]

if you still have the scars, i’d defo recommend BioOil. it comes in a transparent bottle with a white cap, put it on twice a day. it’s helped clear my blemishes and scars so well :)

[@zion1174]

The coconut oil is really good for scarring!!

[@eylulvv]

@@alexandrew647 there’s nothing really in bioOil that will actually fade your scars (except for s little bit of vitamin e: hyram doesn’t like bioOil

[@ChristianBlandford]

Perfect example of people thinking natural is better haha

[@sophiepowers2208]

I am a freshman in high school and I can say one thing for sure, everyone has a good skincare routine! Like it’s amazing that teenagers have access to all these skincare products. We all love talking about skincare at school lol. Love you hyram! ❤️

[@dianamasna6631]

Me picking my skin unconscious while watching the video and already covered in blood, hole face, back and chest... So yeah... Maybe I have a mental illness like the last girl said, maybe... I guess we'll never know

[@suides4810]

You do I have that in a mild case for my scalP

[@bellabursey]

i totally feel that im like 90% sure i have dermatilomania im covered in scars and legit cant control it. i tried to tell therapists and doctors but so far they haven't really helped :/

[@yourfavoriterobinithink7103]

I think you do have something unless it’s itchy lol like I have sariasis on the back of my neck and went to a dermatologist and it’s not gone but helping’

[@amandasawyer938]

Girl I used to struggle so badly with dermatilomania, especially picking unconsciously and even in my sleep!! The BIGGEST thing that has helped is having acrylic or gel nails/ nail extensions, having thicker tipped nails makes it almost impossible to pick your skin!!

[@bellabursey]

@@amandasawyer938 yeah ive tried that, but i guess i would find other ways of picking like with tweezers and shit or i would pick off all the nail polish or take off the fake nails

[@jillwarburton2978]

When she said “I used brand new sandpaper don’t worry, I’m not crazy!” I screamed at her “yes you are!! You were using SANDPAPER!!”

[@sluttymctits4496]

She was making fun of herself. She knows her mistake.

[@SurendraKumar-fc2ej]

It's know as sarcasm lol, She was making fun of her past self

[@sirenaisle]

That's the point, it was sarcasm

[@brookey3888]

@@sluttymctits4496 obsessed with ur name

[@sluttymctits4496]

@@brookey3888 - I'm glad 😄 The like to dislike ratio is probably 65:35, but it still makes me happy when people enjoy it.

[@simplysandra2185]

I've been waiting for you to say something about Dermatillomania for so long, and I wondered if you even knew about it because it's not too common. Hearing you finally touch on the topic made me feel seen. I hear so many skincare KZbinrs go on and on about how bad it is to pick at your skin, but no one ever mentions that it may be due to a mental illness, and it makes me feel so guilty and ashamed. Thank you for saying something about it and shedding some light on the topic. Love you Hyram

[@abbye6082]

To be honest, this has literally been one of the worst days ever and I feel like dirt. Hyram actually managed to put a smile on my face.

[@5HAY1A]

I hope you are feeling better!

[@karlagordon4555]

❤️❤️❤️hugs ❤️❤️❤️

[@ash81818]

I was a teen in the late 00’s and there was so much bad skincare advice online 😭 it’s so much better now

[@easybakeoven15]

as someone who has put isopropyl alcohol on my acne after i pop them to “fix it” (only works like 35% of the time), i cannot imagine the pain that first girl was feeling. just putting rubbing alcohol on a few pimples made me have to bite my shirt because it hurt so bad. holy hell

[@meghannicole1474]

First Clip Thoughts Sandpaper: "Well, hopefully she was gentle." Hamburger Meat Face: "Holy crap!" Rubbing Alcohol: I'm finishing typing this from my grave.

[@bernadettte]

Omg the likes are 111

[@rayvinknight6633]

The first horror story was the scariest out of all video. I almost had mini anxiety come up. Makes me feel that all my neutrogena uses as teenager wasn't that bad then.

[@emmapike24]

Yes the first one was terrifying

[@TattooedLuna]

I watch both you and James and not only have your videos improved my skin. To the point that I had a hip replacement surgery and called my mum an hour afterwards… she thought I had makeup on because she hadn’t seen me for a few months due to covid. But it was just my skin was so much better. Not only that but I have been able to help my teenage boys with their skin concerts thru advice and products from you guys! So thank you so much!! ✨✨

[@bowlrr]

I use isopropyl alcohol to clean my jewelry, I could not imagine putting that on my face.

[@jaci7974]

I also have dermatillomania...I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cried because of how horrible it makes my skin look and I can’t stop.. I’ve gotten so so much better but still a struggle. Getting rid of my magnify mirror helped a ton!

[@elapease2802]

I have dermatophagia. Which is the same thing except on your hands. It sucks, I feel you. 💕

[@jaci7974]

@@elapease2802 Thank you 💕 it’s really not talked about enough and I’m really glad it was mentioned here

[@llayah04]

i have dermatillomania too.. i haven't ran into many people who have it but i've struggled for years and i feel better knowing there's other people struggling with it just like me!

[@suides4810]

Dude i do it on my scalp and i dont k know how i dont have big balding spots..

[@carolynbennett5102]

I don't have a diagnosis but I think I might have dermatillomania too. I will pick at any blemish on my skin until I bleed and the entire area is red, and then they will scab and I will do it again. I also have the same issue with my nails, I bite them until my entire finger tip is red and my cuticles are bleeding. I feel no pain as a do these things and I almost feel relaxed as I do it but as soon as I "allow" myself to be done I feel so much pain and anxiety and I can't even touch or hold anything or wash my face without wanting to cry from the pain or feel the need to pick again.

[@Reluctant.Idealist]

I used St Ives twice a day for almost 6 months, about 4 years ago. Still healing, but doing much better! Be nice to your skin 💕

[@leilafanfarillo5689]

Aw the public awareness for dermatillomania 🥺 my contribution to the comments section will be to raise public awareness for trichotillomania as well (hair pulling disorder I among many manage)❤️❤️❤️

[@KRSims-tr7zj]

My heart goes out to you because I've been dealing with trich my whole life, too. That impulse to keep picking and/or pulling, even when it hurts, is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. I'm glad she shared her struggles; it honestly helps so many people just to know they're not alone. I hope you're doing well!

[@advikapandey8876]

not me reading this while playing with my hair

[@leilafanfarillo5689]

😊

[@sienabettini1442]

Eyyy I have trich and dermatillomania so love that for me

[@lulu486]

As a social worker, I see this pretty regular in my work. Yet, I never really got it in class expect for like 3 minutes maybe. It’s just so weird to me how little I knew about skin and hair picking in class. When I started as an intern, I didn’t even know what it really was. I needed to go to the bathroom and just sat there googling Wtf I needed to do with my client. We def need more representation!

[@Sabrina-sc1db]

"At least it's no sandpaper" is the new "at least it's not st ives"

[@zoecook8650]

*me who also picks at my skin excessively watching hyram say it’s a mental illness* um anyways so-

[@Fioffaterry]

Lol me too, funny not funny

[@cf_zelenitz]

The skin-picking itself is not a mental illness, though in excess it is indicative of a couple of mental illnesses such as dermatillomania and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

[@flutenanyidk1806]

Haha yeah, that's a common symptom of various disorders. A few examples that this symptom CAN occur are anxiety, ADHD, Autism, probably schizophrenia, the list goes on.

[@venusvirgo2329]

samee we love dermatillomania

[@tac0_6]

Fr i thought it was normal-

[@lauramead6589]

I can only imagine what her dad was thinking when he saw that his sandpaper was covered in blood 😳

[@sk1nn1t3a2]

..😐.......

[@ashethelesbianduck6506]

This may make me sound horrible but you have no idea how hard I'm laughing at that right now-

[@Lilli_1215]

Yall trying to kill hyram with these stories gosh lol

[@lamiah.2938]

Honestly... I'm shook... Just how... What happened to their braincells...

[@lamiah.2938]

Honestly... I'm shook... Just how... What happened to their braincells...

[@TheChaoticAsexual]

I’m really glad Laura brought up Dermatillomania! I have it too and I didn’t really know anything about it for the longest time!

[@finnysilly]

different subject- but i see your pfp and your username and i'm assuming you are ace- just so you know i support!

[@ArtsyBaker24]

The worst thing I did to my skin was not listen to dermatologists when they told me I had to wear sunscreen when I was on Accutane. I think my acne scars would be MUCH better if I did lol

[@elinacesarz9792]

WHY SANDPAPER 😭😭

[@cfjermedal]

Growing up my mom believed to was your face all you need was St Ives followed up by a bar of Irish Spring Soap and a washcloth 😫 I honestly don’t done how I don’t have permanent skin damage from my teenage years.

[@samg3350]

the way my jaw DROPPED at that first clip

[@bayleepenner8836]

As a teenager i wore heavy make up everyday to school and NEVER removed it at night. I just scrubbed it off in the shower the next morning with my clean and clear cleanser. Also used to lay in tanning beds with nothing on my face and out at the pool with no kind of spf at all.

[@cassiej2549]

Yup. This. Now that I'm in my late 20s and I have premature wrinkles I wish I would have just accepted my pale skin🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ you're not alone though sis

[@gurl8327]

U sound like u were a mean girl

[@bayleepenner8836]

@@gurl8327 wow I’m impressed how you can tell how i acted by how i treated my skin. Makes so much sense

[@hahalol6331]

Light skin is beautiful, you are blessed! Never try and change it!

[@bayleepenner8836]

@a Distraction because i used to be insecure as hell about my translucent skin lol

[@mademoiselleregret]

Tip for my fellow skin pickers: do your skincare almost completely in the dark. The light needs to be dim enough that you can't really see the details of your face in the mirror, but you can at least see the products you're using/what you're doing. Hyram's tip of not looking at yourself in the mirror is very helpful, but if you need to take it an extra step further try dimming the light and see how it goes.

[@ghhhhhhhhhh]

Dont trust myself enough to not drip glycolic acid inti my eyeballs while doing skincare in the dark

[@xquenda275]

Once upon a time, there was a girl, who had pimples, so, she took nail clippers and tried to chop them off. True story, i know scary. {When the heck Did I become funny my comments have been getting around 100 likes recently gosh.}

[@celestinahuang3483]

NOOOOOOOO IS SHE TRYING TO GET HERSELF AN INFECTION SHDGDCD

[@karly.asshhh]

That CAN'T be real.... That's awful af.

[@Hyram]

AAAAHHHH NOOOOOOOOOO

[@xquenda275]

@@karly.asshhh no it’s true 👁👄👁

[@xquenda275]

@@Hyram ok so she started using face cream in the morning once a day, and stopped using scrubs.

[@ohheyitskaileyx]

I don't have tik tok but here's my story- I had a deep cystic acne bump and was in so much pain, I decided to pop it even though everything I read told me not to. Nothing was popping it, so I literally had to stick a NAIL into it. Yes a metal nail. I sanitized it (ya know, safety first) then slowly pushed it into the bump...it did work but I don't recommend doing it lol. Hope you enjoyed reading this :---)

[@notsure1111]

I've done that as well you are not alone girly. You are gorgeous BTW ❤😍

[@madisonspring1649]

I did the same thing with a safety pin a couple of different times lol

[@Invalidcas]

i did a similar thing to the sandpaper one- but- it was with one of those pumice(?) stone i did indeed use alcohol.

[@Madison-ur2qn]

If you struggle with picking your skin when looking in the mirror, COVER YOUR MIRROR! It has been a boon for my houseate's mental health (she struggles with body dysmorphia related to her skin as well as hyperpigmentation and cystic acne). Even my ADHD-related picking has PLUMETTED since we covered the mirror!

[@avalaryn8522]

I clicked faster than you can say,” eVERY sInGle wEeK.”

[@chloe6395]

AHAHAHHA TOP COMMENT

[@avalaryn8522]

@@chloe6395 I knnooooww! I have never gotten this many likes ever

[@autumnjoe6274]

When ever have a hard time with my skin I watch your videos and your humor and your tips about skincare always gets me through the day

[@82CarolinaGirl]

Worst thing I've ever done to my skin: I was so insecure about my acne in high school (we'll say about 10 years ago) I took my HOT curling iron to my FACE to try to BURN OFF the acne 😭 My skin got better over the years into adulthood (not perfect) but Hyram thank you for all your knowledge and your kind and loving words! My skin has always been my biggest insecurity and you helped me learn to accept my 'flaws' and keep my skin the healthiest it can be! 💖💖

[@hyunbin5272]

??????

[@christmasduck4203]

Okay, WHAT NOW!?!?!? U BURNED YOUR ACNE OFF?!

[@82CarolinaGirl]

@@christmasduck4203 welll I guess I tried too :/ the insecurities hit hard in high school and the people around me didn't help the situation either, so yeah that happened

[@ibolyakatona8192]

No way!!! awww that's so sad. Your beautiful and it's totally normal to have acne.

[@chloetene6263]

You don’t know how badly I need that advice for NOT looking at my face in the mirror. I will literally get one of those magnifying mirrors and pick for SO long. And I feel terrible afterward

[@littlewagers]

I think is the first time I’ve ever seen a skincare content creator talk about dermatillomania-I’ve NEVER seen someone who makes content like this talk about my mental illness. There’s so much shaming content around skin picking and OCD in general and seeing this made me feel so…accepted??? Like THANK YOU for talking about this and if you have recs for patches that can go over picked skin that don’t have things like salicylic acid or tea tree that can irritate wounds i would love them.

[@sirenaisle]

I have dermatillomania (just got back from a picking session actually) and so it's really comforting to hear Hyram talk about this condition. I currently have all the mirrors in my house covered, and it's helped. Good luck to anyone out there struggling with it.

[@aggressivecatnamedtiny2462]

I love that he’s created a safe platform were we can feel free to talk abt mental health. with the one with Lara😁

[@frederickpetersjane]

I have dermatillomania as well, I’m so glad to see someone talking about it online bc I’ve done it since I was so young I thought I was just insane and didn’t understand why other people looked fine and I was like…a walking skin sack of scabs. I’m working on it, it’s definitely improving - but it’s so hard.

[@frederickpetersjane]

Also like…I feel like I could add to this with a lot of things 😂 I once had a huge pimple on my neck, and I was like I am NOT picking at this so I soaked a cotton ball in tee tree oil and taped it to my neck overnight. Got a MASSIVE burn on my neck from it and the scar is still there but fading…because obviously I picked at it as well 🤪 Also used to use that apricot scrub multiple times per day and yeah basically believed my skin getting worse was it purging all the gross shit from me 😂

[@k_finnian]

can we talk about Hyram’s beautiful eye colour?? it’s as if the clear sky got sucked into his irises. we stan

[@cheesecake1565]

R.i.p Hyram Yarbro Cause of death: Too many skincare horror Stories

[@MoonLightt57]

Lol

[@roseamethystlu]

with most of these people, you can tell how much they are suffering by how far they are willing to go in order to get rid of acne. younger me probably would have sanded my face too; it's that feeling of hopelessness. deep down you know it won't work, but you hate yourself so much that you are fine with harming yourself. it's horrific :(

[@nilkose2542]

Nobody: me:* focusing his earring every time he talks*

[@MissVasques]

I did too after he commented on it, adjusted and it immediately slide down again.

[@formula415]

Hyram: "I'm surprised I'm still standing" Also Hyram: is sitting

[@rinabaroi4369]

Nah he's kneeling down

[@Joyyy1122]

I struggle so badly with skin picking... I've literally turned tiny little black heads into big red sores because I swear up and down there's still something in there if I don't. My face and my chest see the worst of it... Honestly it's just nice to know there are others who struggle with this at the same level I do. I've discovered some new skin care products (all good ingredients!) that will hopefully help me combat this. One is a chemical exfoliant (that goes from a paste texture to an oil) and the other one is for sebum control, and of course I use my moisturizer afterwards. And honestly the parts of my face that don't have sores from picking feelings amazing and I literally don't feel anything there to pick at

[@aishaxo.x]

Whoever reads this hope u have an amazing glow up and clear skin

[@mateo_ferranco]

I CLAIM

[@m_39529]

Thank you and same to you!💞

[@ellisworld9742]

Ty you too

[@mateo_ferranco]

Thank you

[@sulekhamane5653]

Thank you. Hope you get clear and glowing skin too!

[@myaleeming]

as a teenager, i’m so glad i found you last summer when i was 16. i realized what to use and not to use and what wasn’t helping. thank you so much

[@a_omar8767]

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the skin care content creators who spread amazing advice so that I as a teenager never have to go through this 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@nicoles2159]

OOF speaking of the salt and lemon, that resurfaced some ooooold memories of me sneaking lemons and sugar into the shower and scrubbing my whole face and body because ya know... colorism LOL

[@ruthiereece254]

omg i used to sneak stuff up to the shower too.. i didn't wanna explain to my parents why I needed lemon juice, baking soda, egg whites, coconut oil, and coffee grounds. yeah... my skin was tragic

[@carlydiago]

@@ruthiereece254 yeah we’re on the same page😔

[@aditid4007]

wait i still use it on my body? what shkuld i do? is it bad

[@nicoles2159]

@@aditid4007 labmuffinbeauty has a video and a blog post about how dangerous using lemon juice can be!

[@aditid4007]

@@nicoles2159 on the body?

[@mirellesutton2283]

Hi Hyram, Thank you so much for talking about mental illness and the seriousness of OCD. As someone recovering from trichotillomania (hair pulling) I feel this. Thank you again. ❤️

[@hugabear99]

I use to use St Ives everyday and pore strips once a week when I was a teen. Now my pores on my nose are noticeable and some on my cheeks. Now that skin care is getting more popular and I discovered Hyram, my skin care has changed a lot which I’m happy about. Thank you Hyram.

[@bellam.8937]

Sometimes the worst advice is from older family members because they had no products that were specifically formulated for treating acne. My grandma would try to put lemon juice and baking soda on my face to clear my hyperpigmentation 😬

[@ellybean7354]

Im getting prepared to physically cringe.

[@priyankaburagohain2785]

First!,,,,,,,,,,X,,,,,,,d,,,,,,,,,Me too😧

[@leah8894]

Let’s not skip the ads Hyram will need that therapy money after this 😂

[@estellaaaaaa88]

you find him cringe?

[@oliviap5362]

@@estellaaaaaa88 no they find the horror stories cringe lol

[@definitelyajaegerist861]

I have such a huge problem with picking at my skin. It's an outlet for excess energy or just continuous movement I guess. You could say it's a form of "stimming" I do, or a nervous habit. Once my face is all picked at, I'll go to my shoulders and then my back. I can't go like 3 hours without doing it. I've heard about getting longer nails but I also bite my nails consistently. My family doesn't like the idea of fake nails so it isn't really an option but maybe. I try really hard but at this point, it's a non-stop, nervous habit that just causes scars to reopen and bleed. Even when there's not much on my face, I'll run my fingers over my face and then it will get dirt and then I'll breakout. It's a vicious cycle

[@isabellederwae6177]

Something that has really been helping me is picking at the corks from bottles instead!

[@wikaa0_038]

The "don't look at the mirror" is just so TRUE! That's what I stated just a few days ago and now when I look at every angle of my face and I'm starting to want to pop off a pimple I just WALK AWAY 🤣

[@madisonharter8885]

Was surprised to see some derm awareness! It really lowers your confidence and self image. Super nice to see you talk about it! Thank you! 🤍

[@emmywasilik8287]

I understand the acne struggle. I'm a teenager in Denver and have mild acne. I have been so desperate to have what people call "Perfect Skin". I got so desperate a few months ago that I started picking my acne. I didn't care that I was hurting myself, I just wanted to get rid of it. Finally, when I started watching Hyram, I learned that perfect skin doesn't exist. Hyram has helped me so much with my journey.

[@alesjaruko9329]

for anyone new here Cleansers A. Basic Cleansers 1. Cerave Hydrating Cleanser - for dry skin - mild 2. Cerave Foaming Cleanser - combination/oily/sometimes normal skin = These can come in mini-sizes that are cheaper = Simple and non-irritating that maintain your moisture barrier B. Treatment Cleansers 1. Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser - simple and basic but with salicylic acid - Not as strong as The Inkey List 2. The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser - Hyram’s personal fave SA cleanser = has extra exfoliating ingredients for acne, dead skin cells, clogged pores = provides a 2-in-1 experience (cleanser PLUS treatment) if in case you cannot opt for two separate products II. Treatment A. Exfoliant 1. The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Toner - removes dead skin cells - very strong, use at most three times a week 2. The Inkey List Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum - salicylic acid - less sensitizing = use at night for best results 3. The Ordinary 0.5% Retinol and Squalene - - strong - - squalene is a moisturizing oil that helps prevent dryness = USE RETINOL 1 TIME PER WEEK AT NIGHT, MAXIMUM OF 3 TIMES A WEEK ONCE THE SKIN IS USED TO IT = Hyram’s recommendation: Exfoliant on one night, Retinol on one night, and the other nights use moisturizer alone (per week) B. Niacinamide = for hyperpigmentation and dark spots within the skin = reduces redness and sensitivity = good for all skin types = reduces oil and sebum production = great antioxidant 1. Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 10% - almost same ingredients and same price point as The Ordinary III. Moisturizers 1. Cerave Moisturizing Cream 2. Cerave Moisturizing Lotion = basic, simple, but good = comes in mini-sizes (that aren’t actually “mini” since the normal sizes are HUGE) = has niacinamide and ceramides = having a basic moisturizer is enough if you already have good treatments IV. Sunscreen = not using a sunscreen whilst using other products nullifies the effect of the other products, in fact, it’ll make your skin worse 1. Sun Bum Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 = easy to find = good for sensitive skin = feels like a makeup primer = may not work for all skin tones :( = does not feel heavy and greasy

[@cloudyxtess2977]

Why isn't this at the top-

[@oliviaandani7295]

@Cloudyxtess yesss

[@alexia3336]

krave’s sunscreen is amazing!! no white cast, non irritating, and a great primer!

[@sydney7023]

i accidentally put 100% acetone (the kind nail technicians use) bc I was about to take my nail polish off so it was on a cotton pad and I had a little ✨dementia✨ moment and I thought the stuff on the cotton pad was my micellar water and I put it on my nose to start and I was about to put it on my eyes before I realized it was acetone🤡🤡🤡

[@ashers_aether7256]

eeeeee aaaaaaaaa ohnooooooooooo

[@patdfyh5413]

Oh no....oh no...oh no no noooo

[@subconsciouslysad5647]

Oh my god. Thank God you realized before it went on your eyes☠️

[@bry8243]

Oh no

[@CakeofRage]

this is why sleep is important jfnfkvn

[@faith5584]

Yep, when I was young and started going through puberty family members told me to use rubbing alcohol to clean my oily skin, Not knowing any better and feeling self conscious I started cleaning my face daily multiple times a day, my face started reacting and become increasingly oily so it became a horrible cycle, I didn’t wear sunscreen or moisturizer., I’m still dealing with the scars and skin damage, I’m seeing changes and am doing research to find ways to help heal. Thank you for making videos so other people don’t make these same mistakes.

[@opheliarathmore7829]

Here's an overview: 2:19 - woman used sandpaper on her skin, then used isopropyl alcohol all over her face. she bled like a red river. still dealing with scars. 5:10 - boy used St Ives scrub every single day for a month. 6:25 - girl used Neutrogena pink grapefruit scrub, then used a lemon dipped in salt to scrub her face. 8:09 - girl used pure isopropyl alcohol as a toner twice a day, no moisturizer, no sunscreen, and mixed the alcohol with Aztec clay as a mask. 10:25 - boy mixed shampoo with cream meant for ingrown hairs and used on his acne, it got so much worse. 12:20 - woman has dermatillomania and can't stop picking apart her blemishes, even when they bleed. 14:44 - girl used to apply Listerine as a toner and then use baby oil, and then go out into the sun.

[@Bunniheartbon]

"Alexa put therapist on speed dial" nobody: my Alexa: Wassup biach I'm here now

[@annacallie]

everyday after i wash my face and pick my towel i hear hyram's sweet voice in my head saying "not too rough, not too rough" ❤️

[@suzieb4087]

And I thought I had made the biggest mistake of my life using soap and then hand cream on my face until I was 18. The sandpaper thing made me feel a bit better about myself my gosh