Skincare Rules We Got Wrong | Beauty with Susan Yara

[@thebeautysurfer]

Personally I think Hyram demonized a lot of skincare ingredients in his videos. Doing complete and full reviews about skincare brands and products just by reading 📖 the ingredients list and not even taking the time to try them. I learned a lot of things watching his videos but I also got tired of the black and white rules in skincare he promoted. Great video Susan !!!! ♥️🙋🏼‍♀️♥️🙋🏼‍♀️♥️

[@devgh742]

I agree, when I was learning and found hyram I was so afraid of so many ingredients and now that I've learned more I realize things like parabens aren't as bad as they were made out to be.

[@Watchingvids01]

100%

[@kilgorin10]

he does a lot of skincare scaremongering. i remember when i stopped using a cleanser that had SLES in it despite the fact i'd been using it for months and i knew it worked really well for my skin... i'm thankful i can look at things more skeptically now. plus his 'truth about [brand]' videos are usually really off point. no doubt he's been instrumental in turning a lot of the younger generation to skincare but when you factor in the heaps of misinformation he's put out there... it's kinda troubling. i'm glad he's found success with his brand at least. i'm not a huge fan of the products but i can see why others are.

[@elidao2591]

I agree with you. I found his reviews to narrow minded, in the way that if a product was not 100% clean it was harmful to your skin. I stopped watching him because of it.

[@Watchingvids01]

@@elidao2591 same I don’t watch him anymore

[@felixaripa6482]

The part that resonates with me is "don't demonize it for everyone if it doesn't work for you." period sis❤️💋

[@aoidoll]

A simple takeaway from this video - understand the reason and logic behind these “rules”, you’ll then understand how to navigate and interpret these rules for yourself 🤓

[@Mixedmakeup]

Absolutely!

[@Progressivelyyou]

Feeling lazy, chilling on the couch, full face of makeup on... not giving a f... Then, I open this video, pause it halfway, shower, double cleanse my face, put serums, moisturiser and an oil, gently jade roll and wind up giving myself a calming mini spa day. Thanks Susan! :)

[@dl6170]

The "rule" I'd change is double cleansing, especially if a person isn't wearing waterproof spf or make-up and has very sensitive-reactive skin. Many dermatologists are suggesting this lately and I noticed my skin feels better and is less red when I don't double cleanse.

[@nitzeart]

Yeah I usually don't double cleanse because I don't wear makeup and I have combo to dry skin . Only when my skin feels heavy from a long hot day in the city and too much sunscreen, but usually I don't and my skin is happier like this. Honestly double cleansing is more for very oily skin or people who wear tons and tons of makeup every day.

[@emilyloewen37]

Yeah I’ve only ever done it on days I wear makeup. I only use a cleansing balm basically as a “makeup remover”

[@Freespirit_Sofia]

Exactly!!! I double cleanse only when I'm wearing make up and some mornings i use only water to wash my face! Depends on my evening routine!

[@BCJadeite]

Do you use an oil first? If I double cleanse with anything but an oil I feel dry, but I love a good oil based cleanser 😊

[@dl6170]

@@BCJadeite I use a cleansing balm. In my case it’s not about dryness but redness, my skin is very sensitive and reactive

[@willgrant0219]

Completely agree about fragrance! My skin doesn’t respond negatively to fragrance so I don’t mind products that include it. I really enjoy the sensorial aspect it brings to my routine.

[@violetviolet888]

Which is fantastic, just don't be surprised if one day you are suddenly allergic to all products that contain fragrance.

[@Mixedmakeup]

@@violetviolet888 But that’s like saying, “Don’t be surprised if you’re allergic to peanuts some day.” We can develop allergies to anything over time.

[@violetviolet888]

@@Mixedmakeup Food allergies are different. The body doesn't ususally "sensitize" into becoming allergic to food. Sensitization applies to ingredients in makeup. DE-sensitization when you're a baby to food is the process for acclimating to food ingredients. I'd like to see a video about how the skin care and cosmetic industries are *not regulated* and the contaminants that are cumulatively dangerous for the human body. - Lead in lipstick. - Formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. - Paraformaldehyde, a type of formaldehyde. - Methylene glycol, a type of formaldehyde. Quaternium 15, which releases formaldehyde. - Mercury, which can damage the kidneys and nervous system. - Dibutyl and diethylhexyl phthalates, which disrupt hormones and damage the reproductive system. - Isobutyl and isopropyl parabens, which disrupt hormones and harm the reproductive system. - The long-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS, which have been linked to cancer. - M- and o-phenylenediamine, used in hair dyes, which irritate and sensitize the skin, damage DNA and can cause cancer. All of these toxic chemicals have been banned by the European Union and many other nations. EWG

[@JessieDubois8]

@@violetviolet888 Dr Shereene Idriss said she’d stop using fragrance when she develops an allergy to it, and that’s my motto. Just because you choose not to use fragrance in your skincare doesn’t mean others shouldn’t or can’t. Some people will develop allergies, whilst others will never ever develop an allergy or even a sensitivity to any fragrance, even if they’re basically swimming in the stuff. You worry about yaself.

[@cristalleslie6311]

@@violetviolet888 I have seen adults develop peanut allergies so it can happen. I am curious are you a scientist?

[@nitzeart]

Honestly, most of these myths comes from marketing. The clean beauty has been so detrimental. It infuriates me because is full of lies and half truths and pseudoscience. And I totally agree, skincare should be enjoyable and personalised to you. (I have to disagree on one point thoigh: some brands do "fluff" their products with a certain popular ingredients and sometimes make false claims about the results you can expect from the percentage of the Ingredient, but as you said, it's not just because.)

[@allergicrhinitis4469]

Same !! I enjoy chemical sunscreens more, and compared to mineral sunscreens, they provide better protection against UVA, which are known to cause aging.

[@thebeauty_minimalist]

Love this video! I appreciate your nuanced approach to formulation. 100% agree the only way to know if a product will irritate your skin is to try it, it’s unfair to write off products based on a single ingredient.

[@domoniquecoetzee5515]

I love this because you admit what you used to think and explain why your opinion has been changed. I love how when you change the area you view something in ( consumer to brand owner) helps you understand why something is done the way it is. Also I love that she lets us know a little more of the understanding. Great info thanks

[@jakeroege]

My biggest "rule" I'd change is that you HAVE to double cleanse. I prefer to (I wear a water resistant sunscreen daily) but I think there are products and methods you could use one cleanser (or one cleanser twice) and get similar results. I do a single cleanse with the cetaphil gentle skin cleanser when I'm too tired to do more and it works JUST FINE! I can see the argument for makeup more-so, but on days you're just wearing a bit of moisturizer/sunscreen? Just double cleanse if you like it😋😘

[@ktj8074]

Yeh I only double cleanse when I wear make up which isn’t often. Otherwise a nice 60 second wash of the face is enough for me.

[@mlee3954]

Yes! I only double cleanse if I’m wearing makeup and even so, it’s not always an oil based cleanser followed by a water based cleanser. Sometimes it’s just using my water based cleanser twice as well

[@moniqueatkins5011]

I agree with simple double cleansing rule, I do that too. Water in the morning and cleansing device in the evening, because it gets all the residues out - I love Luna 3 , because it makes my skin smooth and never once caused breakouts

[@jackiewhite5999]

Sometimes if I use a physical/mineral sunscreen I feel like a double cleanse helps

[@Mamado88]

I prefer using a micellar water then a balm cleanser

[@gomigomi1072]

The chemical sunscreen and preservative demonizing is so harmful. My entire family doesn't use sunscreen even on high uv index days because they're more scared of the sunscreen than the uv damage they're getting.

[@Mamado88]

I live in rural Australia, crazy uv, my mother can’t even remember how many skin cancers she’s had removed yet won’t wear sunscreen because “chemicals” 🫠

[@amalieha]

The thing with fragrance in skincare is that it’s not really necessary. And for those of us who actually are sensitive to it; not being able to buy certain products because of this unnecessary ingredient is sometimes… quite frustrating 🥲 It does absolutely nothing for the skin, so I sometimes wish fragrance was left for bodycare-products. Basically… if fragrance does not benefit the skin or the products formula, why leave it in there. Edit: * I think my frustration about fragrance in skincare is more about us that have a sensitivity towards it and also are *really* into skincare *

[@derekward3512]

because most people like it in there lol

[@JessieDubois8]

Why leave it in there? Well, some people enjoy the sensorial experience. They enjoy it. That’s why. I do think skincare companies that make fragrance-laden products should offer a fragrance-free option, but we shouldn’t go around removing something that is harmless for most people if a few don’t want it. Don’t want it? Don’t use it.

[@amalieha]

@@JessieDubois8 there are a lot of seemingly amazing products out there with impressive formulas that I *want* to try but cannot because of fragrance. Sadly… I think this point about fragrance in skincare is more about us that have sensitive skin and also are *really* into skincare.

[@JessieDubois8]

@@amalieha I have a slight Niacinamide sensitivity, so I get what you mean. I mean, I still sometimes use products with Niacinamide after finding out which ones my skin can tolerate better (like Naturium’s Cleansing Gelee, or Elf’s Pure Skin moisturizer) than others (pretty much anything from Cerave). But I’m all for other people using it. I just can’t in the same way/amount.

[@amalieha]

@@JessieDubois8 I am very sensitive to high percentage niacinamide (like TO 10%). Seems like 4-5% niacinamide is enough, and my skin can tolerate niacinamide formulated in some creams

[@nariskotchg7598]

I tried to go ‘all natural ingridients’ and use products with ‘ingridients I can pronounce’ and it absolutely didn’t work for me. I found that products with preservatives made my products last longer, and some stuff I couldn’t pronounce did wonders for my skin. I still avoid avobenzone in my sunscreen and dimethicone in my moisturizers and it works for me. This video was much needed in this community, thank you!!!

[@susanmcf1]

My understanding of the fragrance problem is that we don't know from an ingredient list what's in the composition of the fragrance. That could be a serious loophole.

[@morgianasartre6709]

The fragrant compenets that are nost likely to cause any irritation are supposed to be labeled separately tho, like linalool, limonene etc

[@gracechadi]

True. And there's more to fragrance than linalool and limonene.

[@Korey72590]

Susan's skin brand and knowledge is way better and effective compared to Hyram's.

[@cristalleslie6311]

I like her brand a lot.

[@hanna9410]

Exactly! It's important to know what works or doesn't work for your skin. I have eczema and psoriasis, and it's been strange to see how some people have been so hardline on ingredients that only bother my skin unless I'm using them regularly. Why not enjoy all the nice smelling products and fun cleansers if you don't have auto-immune issues?

[@Flutterbyby]

Yep I’ve been prone to eczema my whole life, used to be triggered by soap and milk. Now it comes at random - high stress periods, including when no fragrance products being used. Funnily its actually never been triggered by my use of skincare with fragrances. so it causation may depend on the person. Shouldn’t demonise any product because of this.

[@adobeaadow]

Okay guys… This is a very important video! The part that resonated with me the most was the moisturizer bit. If after serum or a milky toner, my skin feels moisturized, that’s it. I’m skipping moisturizer. And my skin will still be happy.

[@katsm-wo9704]

I do this sometimes especially in warm weather

[@SheReaDelSol]

This video was ON point!!

[@setsukoswain1623]

Okay, but your sweater is EVERYTHINGG! So cuteee😍

[@Natallz]

Any recommendation for chemical sunscreens that don’t burn eyes I wear contacts so if something gets in my eyes it really burns throughout the day 🥺

[@jesse09besse]

Great points! But also can we talk about how cute Susan’s sweater is?

[@JessieDubois8]

It’s hella cute. But you can tell it gets fuzzies/lint easily, and that would frustrate THE HELL out of me.

[@infinitigirl29]

I think the problem with "only fragrance products" just like your comparative with the peanut allergy, can we have some nice products without peanuts

[@zarak8700]

Thanks for explaining all this!! I’m new to the skin care world, and I really appreciate all your insight!

[@kendallstark4302]

I've learned that natural ingredients don't work for my skin. I've tried quite a few Korean toners from excellent brands, all with botanical, plant extracts. All of them clogged my pores, causing either blackheads, closed comedones or inflamed red bumps. If it's not made in a lab, my face won't like it.

[@spreadthemessage15]

I've noticed this too! I keep trying different brands that are completely natural but I always end up with clogged pores, even if the product is very light without heavy ingredients. When I stick to brands like bioderma my skin is so much clearer. It's a shame because I really want to go 100% natural but it just doesn't suit my skin.

[@kendallstark4302]

@@spreadthemessage15 it's a huge bummer, isn't it?!? I love the way a toner feels on my skin but none of them are good for me 😭

[@Elspm]

My skin sensitises very easily, so I tend to stay away from skincare with a lot of fragrance. I also have migraines which make me smell sensitive. It's a funny balance. I don't think fragrance is bad, but I do wish more brands would have more fragrance free options for those of us who are very sensitive.

[@feli2595]

This!!

[@rachmaninovwasemo2313]

THANK YOU for this. I hate seeing this one size fits all rules. Fragrance does bother me, I wish they had more unfragranced skincare but it's still not "wrong." Also eye cream can be very beneficial when it's used for something specific for under the eyes like dark circles (skin pigment or vascular) or puffiness. You don't necessarily want ingredients for those areas to be anywhere else on your face.

[@erikaarriola7653]

I love seeing your knowledge and content expand since you’ve started Naturium. Loving these truth bombs too 🤯

[@Erica-vg3em]

Um 🤔 Fragrance and peanut allergies are not even close to being similar lol. Fragrance has no benefit to the skin and the risks are probably greater than the reward especially since it's not really regulated. It's totally possible to have "cosmetically elegant" products without fragrance or allergens, even if it might be more difficult to formulate. Most people looking for the educational skincare videos probably have issues they are looking to solve which might be exacerbated by fragrance, so I don't think it's bad to say it's best to avoid it. Interesting info in this video otherwise, and it's so true that skincare is personal.

[@pattycarljackson]

I still buy products that use parabens such as ones from Vaseline and some other brands and I’m happy to see those products do sell very well. I also agree with the fragrance debate and I’m one of those people who just gets a headache from fragrance and I don’t agree everyone needs to avoid it but I do think more products should be fragrance and essential oil free because I see some products say they are re fragrance free but use essential oils or will have lavender extract and I’m just like that’s still fragrance lol so it’s very misleading and I’m not a fan of it especially since my skin tends to get irritated easily even over the most basic product. I just want brands to be transparent and stop being misleading and just because fragrance isn’t deadly doesn’t mean we all want it or can use it and saying a product is fragrance free but actually isn’t is not cool in my opinion.

[@lisathelemaque3564]

Could you do a drugstore product day AND night routine all the way through from cleanser, serum, suncreen (love the Bondi) moisturizer, to foundation. I want so badly to have great skin, but I cannot justify the cost of products outside of a drugstore.

[@matthewthurman6905]

Susan, what is your thought about mineral vs chemical sunscreen in the reef-safe movement? Thanks!

[@hannahz6848]

I’ve heard her say on previous videos that she doesn’t think there’s enough evidence to prove that this really makes any difference.

[@96unique2]

Check out lab muffin beauty science’s video on this . I’ve heard from her and other experts about this topic

[@lise-hc7ks]

Charlotte Palermino has been talking about this (she's mostly on Instagram though)-- she had concerns about the messaging and when she reached out to a prominent "reef-safe" brand for clarification, she found out they were being dishonest in their marketing about the coatings 😬 Not sure it's a complete summary, but it's a bit of a frustrating update on the issue, if you're interested!

[@matthewthurman6905]

@@96unique2 Thank you - I just watched her video - very interesting. I have been steering clear of chemical sunscreen filters for several years now and have found some ones that I like; however, I might need to give chemical sunscreen filters another try :)

[@richgebbia3594]

I literally just stopped avoiding chemical sunscreens and I have acne prone combo skin. My god its been so much better for me!

[@kkkiwi4899]

omg may I ask where you got your sweater??

[@michaelsantiago12]

Always so helpful! Thank you ☺️ now please release an SPF moisturizer for us to buy 🙌🏽

[@hinabokhari7520]

@SusanYara I have a sensitive, tight/dehydrated yet combination t zone , acne scars & skin prone to breakouts during that time of month and aging as 40. I wish to brighten sallow areas on my fair complexion and feel elegant/luxurious but with reasonable priced products if that was possible? Salicylic acid & Benzoyl & Retinol are drying on my skin, I once tried Mario Badescu glycolic cleanser but had adverse affect with bad breakouts. Can you please share products that might be helpful for my complicated skin type?

[@Flutterbyby]

Sounds like my issues last year - the Mario badescu cleanser wasn’t my friend and neither was the retinol. You said the salicyclic acids were dying out your skin - but what strengths are you using the acids and are you using any moisturisers? For me my adult acne at 39 - finally stopped (and scars disappearing) when I stopped any ‘blemish clearing’ type products and went basic for a while before adding back in the aha & bha. In the evenings I use either the lowest strength Paula’s choice bha lotion or the ‘resist’ aha lotion (on different days) plus use antipodes night cream (at night) . For day, I use the antipodes vitamin c serum (adds a glow) and the antipodes Manuka honey day cream + an spf sunscreen by dermologica. For cleanser I use a dermalogica gel cleanser (basic & gentle one) and every couple of days I use dermologica microexfoliant. I also stopped wearing make up as it made me breakout (my eyes got allergic too). We can’t skip moisturiser even if oily skin as skipping this it makes it produced more oils. Ive recently introduced naturiium serums amd acids including the lactic acid to my regime (and stopped the Paula’s choice) but too soon to comment on these (I think so far so good. Will see).

[@hinabokhari7520]

@@Flutterbyby can I ask for your advice like share my current routine? Do you like Natrium serums?

[@RheaMighty]

Loved and agreed to everything she said. But I don't understand why so many people are coming at Hyram for! It's not a bad thing to ask people to be cautious. I would rather steer clear of fragrance in my products than go ahead and experiment with my skin to see if I am allergic or not. Even if 1% of his viewers have sensitivity, it's better to be inclusive and recommend products that are good for everyone instead of saying "If it suits you, you can use it." Am I supposed to buy everything and do a patch test and stop using that product? That's ridiculous!

[@DhanaDJ]

Is Naturium coming to Ulta anytime soon? Please, can it!

[@kimberlymendoza9568]

For me discovering that fragrance could be an irritant was very enlightening and has helped me avoid irritation and headaches I was getting from using heavily scented products. Although I do agree that not everyone needs to avoid fragrance and I still use a few products that contain fragrance, I do think it's valuable that people know the potential impacts it could have in order to mitigate sensitivities. I also really appreciate that more companies are launching fragrance free options. Sometimes fragrances clash and it's nice to not smell like lavender and orange Creamsicle at the same time.

[@DrDiskoo]

Great Video! Love your sweater, where is it from?

[@jazmynewilliams]

Hi Susan! The “demonizing” of the ingredients that were mentioned in this video has been a god-send for me. I have a lot of skin allergies, and until recently I didn’t have a lot of great options for skincare. I have to dig and research before I buy ANYTHING to use on my skin. There are also environmental factors that affect my skin and what products I’m able to use. It’s a whole mess. Great video for people that don’t need to be so cautious, but I wanted to let you know that people like me really needed these changes in the the skin care industry.

[@elizabethevelyn7125]

The thing about fragrance is that, according to a lot of derms (including the one I go to), it can specifically sensitize your skin in the long term more than other potential irritants. Other than that I think you're right about all of this!

[@whatsappme--6065]

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[@jennicrow2946]

What are your thoughts on “medical grade skincare” being formulated differently than OTC products?

[@violetviolet888]

Look up: "Medical-Grade Skincare vs. Mainstream Skincare - Byrdie"

[@KatLaIuppa]

Hi! Licensed Esthetician here, “medical grade” means nothing, it’s marketing. It’s drilled into our brains in school but they are formulated no different! The “difference” is that who you’re working with (ex: your esthetician) is specifically trained to know the in’s and out’s of THAT line they carry and with the knowledge of skin (which doesn’t come with just having a license) they can better recommend products for you as a client. I’m not trained in cerave nor have background info and education on that line to confidently recommend it to a client (even though ironically I have because sometimes there is a place for it!) Hope this helps!

[@JessieDubois8]

Well, first of all, “medical grade skincare” is an OTC term. The only other kind is prescription skincare products, and this falls more under “medicine” than “skincare”.

[@violetviolet888]

@@KatLaIuppa Right. Because the skin care and cosmetic industries are NOT regulated in the United States.

[@tyresseferguson2462]

All of my sunscreens except one are either chemical or hybrid and I love using them and reapplying.

[@shelbifordwhite]

This is exactly why I love your videos! So authentic, always.

[@francescabuonanno2333]

My hydrating cream as pure alcohol in one of the main ingredients but it also has macadamia seed oil, virgiliana water , carbobrutus edulis water (basically prevents water loss) and others. When I use It I feel refreshed,It gets absorbed easily , It doesn't feel sticky and my skin becomes bright and smooth,even if I have combination to oily skin. On the other hand I bought once a cream with no alcohol in It and After months I still didn't see results even if It had really great ingredients. Skincare is personal and I feel like listening to your skin is more important rather than listening to people who demonise ingredients without even trying the products.

[@kaosh87]

Omg thank you for the witch hazel bit. So much yes when you zoomed in on the alcohol free lol.

[@Freespirit_Sofia]

I totally agree with you Susan!!!! Overall it can be dangerous to follow someone else's opinion about your own skin, especially when that person is not your dermatologist and you just see him or her on a platform. Every skin is different and we should have our own opinion about our! We can learn useful information from YT but as you said skin is personal!!!! 👏👏👏💖💖💖💖

[@hi_rya]

Ingredients and texture matter for now i will keep in mind but what about the products say gel cream or essence serum !! I can't just think about what is it the texture !

[@youtubeangela]

The texture of chemical sunscreens is amazing. Unfortunately I have a photosensitive reaction to the chemical reaction which occurs when you wear a chemical sunscreen in the sun :( I have to use zinc suncreens and have learnt to tolerate them but I am jealous of people that can use them!

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[@cassandracamacho3036]

Thank you. You are tge best in explaining things the ✅ way

[@stargwynn1]

Chemical sunscreens even those formulated for sensitive skin burn and make me break out by the next day and my skin barrier is irritated for weeks.

[@Kay2be2mr]

Have you tried switching to mineral? Or putting on a layer of moisturizer on your skin and letting it dry properly before putting on your sunscreen? Sunscreen always burns a little bit for me too but it goes away fast, and I always make sure my skin is moisturized first. And very well moisturized after washing it all off.

[@missjohari]

I have this problem with most physical/mineral spf. Chemical sunscreen works best for me.

[@stargwynn1]

@@missjohari so weird how everyone’s skin can be so different

[@missjohari]

Yeah it’s crazy. That’s why I like to try things for myself even if it has bad reviews. lol 😅😅

[@diana439]

That is why we must listen to specialists (dermatologists) and not youtubers who have no idea about chemical formulations, pharmacology or science. The skin is an organ, and you should go to a specialist to treat it. Just because someone has access to a ton of products doesn't mean they know what they're talking about...

[@avatrinh5390]

SUSAN! where did u get ur sweater??

[@salmah12311]

When are you coming to 🇬🇧?

[@nickfellit3462]

Love this! It's great seeing the community coming around to the actual science instead the fear-mongering trend of the week. The only thing I will say is that fragrance allergies are not like "being able to develop an allergy to anything". The development of an allergy to fragrance is MUCH more likely than many other ingredients we use (synthetic AND natural). I agree with you that we shouldn't not use things out of fear, but we should understand where it exists in our skincare because there are higher risks with it than other ingredients.

[@felixaripa6482]

Thank you for this video🙏👏❤️ we've interacted in the group before about this. I'm happy you've done another video ❤️❤️

[@saaniyaduggal7785]

Thanks for educating us on skincare! 😊💞

[@aishfan1]

I have a question, I've been curious and haven't really known what to do about this. I have hyperpigmentation and I use products to help fade them, but I know everyone says you need to use sunscreen to help prevent dark spots from coming back or getting worse, however, no matter what I use, my skin breaks out whenever I use anything with SPF. Is there such a thing as sunscreen without SPF, or is that an oxymoron? And if all sunscreens have SPF, what would be the solution for my skin?

[@jam6web84]

All sunscreens have SPF and you have to find one that is suitable for your skin type. Sun protective clothing like hats, face masks and umbrellas are also an option.

[@salmakhan6498]

Go to dermatologist

[@leahmbakerr]

I use the coola brand and I have acne prone skin. It doesn’t break me out. You could try that one.

[@shelbywatson8695]

This discussion made me realize that where you fall on the fragrance issue probably carefully correlates with political affiliation. Either don’t worry about it if it doesn’t bother you personally or maybe care about the availability of quality skincare for people that enjoy fragrance and also for those who are irritated. I didn’t care about this issue before now but I now realize I am against fragrance. Kudos to those brands that make both options

[@20newleigh]

We need more scientists and doctors spreading information in a digestible, catchy way to the public. Sheesh!

[@brandi1294]

I think that not every company and formulator are and have not been as diligent and practice with strong integrity in the past as we are now seeing in the skincare industry.. these ingredients have the potential to be purposeful but we were not seeing that and it was not prevalent before we demanded better and more inclusive formulation.

[@denbyerece5744]

I am a 44yr old Filipino mother of 2 sons living in Hawaii and I am starting to see the effects of worshipping the sun 🙏🏽☀️ 🤦🏻‍♀️ without sunscreen 🧴 (when I was a teenager). Hyperpigmentation is more prevalent on my cheeks and small dark spots scattered around my face. What do you suggest?

[@jam6web84]

Focus on sun protection and learn the correct use of Tretinoin and Hydroquinone (which are widely available in PH btw without prescription).

[@Ffazwazsofia]

I was ready for a new video!!

[@myrasgreen2631]

Thanks for your honesty❤️👏

[@meenalaregina7770]

Hi! I love how you promote critical thinking when it comes to skincare.

[@Alice-oe4kd]

What's a sls?

[@LondonLite02]

Love your overall look in this video!

[@mara5726]

THIS SVIDEO SHOULD BECOME A TREND. AND I'D LIKE DEMONISERS LIKE HYRAM TO DO A RESPONSE VIDEO TO SEE IF THEY'D ADMIT TO THEIR OWN MISTAKES. PEOPLE IN ANY COMMUNITY THINK THEY'RE THE OWNERS OF THE TRUTH AND THAT THIS IS JUST ONE: THEIRS.

[@dearinsomniadontletthebedb9237]

Please talk about Petroleum next!!

[@nckncknck]

As someone whole lives in a very tropical country, my dermatologist is really against moisturizers (esp the think ones).

[@lucianamaiorana1693]

Loved it!

[@MrJordyIronstar]

I could be wrong, but I thought people started avoiding fragrance because FDA laws that allow brands the option to hide certain ingredients by saying it’s a part of the fragrance?

[@aftereverett]

Really shocked by this list from you it hits everything on the head that I need addressed. I have extremely oily sensitive acneic skin. So often all reviews and rules are fueled by dry or combo skins reviewers who all drill in moisturizing products or demonize all product. That’s the complete opposite of what I need as a true oily skin. Every part of my face is oily and I tried oil cleansing for years believing I could force my oily skin into submission and disappearance by just moisturizing my skin enough but that’s not how it works. Everyone is different every body is different and moisturizer isn’t a requirement for every skin and surfactants aren’t always the worst thing. It’s taken me a long time to figure this out but those rules REALLY apply to me. The only thing I do need is eye cream to prevent wrinkles lol. Great list and very very reasonable call outs.

[@Flutterbyby]

Agree and from my experience skin can changes over time, or with change in season, diet & your activities (indoor/outdoor exercise, use of sauna etc). Over past 15 years I’ve been switching from super oily with acne, to extremely dry with acne, to oily, then back to dry, now normal/combo (plus always been sensitive). So we need to pay attention to our skin as the needs changes - mindful skincare.

[@aftereverett]

@@Flutterbyby couldn’t have said it better. When a dermatologist said “why are you moisturizing if you’re oily?” It really shook me because every KZbinr and beauty guru has told me otherwise lol! I want to look young and prevent premature aging is what I told her in a scoffing manner and she kindly and professionally explained skin is an organ and we don’t need to attack it constantly or treat it constantly unless we’re trying to address a issue. So target and treat the specific problem but if there is NO problem don’t treat it. So if you’re truly oily all over, don’t moisturize that day. If you have acne cleansing won’t be enough, treat the acne. I already knew as a hairstylist surfactants are demonized as well. It just never occurred to me to be mindful with my skin and to be more simple and treat simple issues. I think we all so easily get caught up in the glamour and peacefulness of these beauty rituals while at the same time we get insecure about our skin problems and over exaggerate treatment. So instead of spot treating acne we slather our face in treatments. Instead of going to a dermatologist for anti aging treatments or touch ups we slather our faces in product hoping that will be the answer. It is all so excessive and tricky. But you’re entirely right! Have to learn to be mindful, gentle and to stop being so critical and to be realistic. Treat the issues and address the concerns as they come. This is a body that is always growing and changing. We too should grow and change with it. Switch up how we treat it.

[@blackrosenuk]

The weirdest thing I hear again and again is the whole "mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin"... huh? I have very sensitive skin. (I mean, when I was on the "natural"/"clean" beauty bandwagon, my skin was constantly pissed off at my.) My skin freaks out from so much -- especially physical sunscreens.

[@litsxo5525]

what does she recommend instead of makeup wipes? helppp

[@C1nderfire]

I didn’t realize how sturdy my spf is when I only used 1 cleanser. I mean I feel better dbl. leaning. I know it’s gone no matter what.

[@Izzykittygamer]

Can you please create a new video with Nikki creating your go to look or just any look 🙏🏼🙏🏼💗💗💗💗 love your videos 👍

[@yoana3402]

…mabey another wedding makeup?🥰

[@ninifrancisca89]

I’d add the ‘rule’ that you cannot use vitamin C and Niacinamide together.

[@Nehasupnfan]

I use it together without any problems

[@Spiritualsciencehealing]

Wdym you can use Niacinamide and Vitamin C, they haven't shown to react with each other or anything like that, you can layer them one over the other with no issues unless there is something else in any of the products which reacts with Niacinamide or Vitamin C. Any article you find that says otherwise is based on outdated research that doesn't translate to a real world scenario.

[@ninifrancisca89]

@@Spiritualsciencehealing yes dear that is exactly my point, see how the video is titled ‘Skincare rules we got wrong’? Then read my comment again.

[@LittleRussianDoll]

Great info aside, how cute is this cardigan!

[@vandhana_babu]

Hii Susan!

[@stephaniecamp5729]

great job

[@sarahzane7325]

You look so beautiful !

[@Lillisssss]

Can someone send this to Dr. V 🔥

[@KKaur-pg8cd]

I have seen so many videos of yours saying you do not use an eye cream. I am a little amazed how suddenly some of your opinions have changed when you started your own brand.

[@jasminec9274]

I think people get food and skincare confused, a lot of formula concerns people have are similar to food. Such as a long ingredient list, it's more processed, or fillers and preservatives are bad. Etc. Your skincare and your food are very different.

[@RachelGreenbaum]

Can you please make a video of your favorite eye creams?!

[@alexherts7953]

People with zero proper medical training/degree in dermatology/any licensed medical training should not be giving out skincare/healthcare advice. Simple as that. You can research all you want but unless you understand the human body/processes, is you trying to interpret things you have no full understanding of. Someone who worked at a counter in department store, has zero dermatology/medical knowledge and training should not be treated as a source of skin knowledge. Someone who is a ‘skincare enthusiast ‘and demonises whichever ingredient is trendy to be demonising is again just a blind leading the blind.

[@chelseahunt9929]

Would you agree that make up and skincare ingredients aren't regulated enough in the US? It's my understanding that a lot of the synthetic ingredients as well as the Parabens do cause cancer and long term illness, are you saying you've seen studies that it doesn't? I'm genuinely curious.

[@kaileyyoung9779]

Parabens are linked to damage to the environment, so I feel like that is a good thing to remove

[@nitzeart]

No they're not. At least not more than the alternatives

[@enc1971]

Absolutely not true

[@kaileyyoung9779]

@@enc1971 if you look at the scientific reports and studies, there is evidence to suggest that they could indeed be harmful, and if there are alternatives that could be just as effective in skincare but do not harm the environment, why wouldn't that be something to support?

[@Spiritualsciencehealing]

That is a myth and a misconception. Parabens are biodegradable, they are broken down naturally in the environment so they do not cause pollution so no need to avoid or remove them.

[@Spiritualsciencehealing]

Heck they are even broken down by our bodies and made by our bodies and also found in fruits and vegetables

[@mosan8555]

Per Dr V ...D -natured alcohol isn't good for skin care products... I concur.... Just not worth the risk as it's so counter productive to why we use skincare.

[@anniesmolkin7685]

Rule that should go away that sunscreen should be your last step NO a primer should be your last step

[@wendigo1919]

Sunsreen is the last step of skincare. Primer is not a part of skincare, it's considered a part of the makeup process. Also, not every uses primer; I certainly don't... my skincare is my priming step. I'm a long-time aesthetician and makeup artist and I don't even use "primers" on myself ever and on clients I only use them occasionally, depending on skin type. A good skincare prep is best for most people.

[@The_only_morgina]

I think with SPF, it's just about finding one you're happy to wear everyday due to how they feel on your personal skin but I personally only use mineral sunscreens as they are the only "ocean safe" ones and I think being conscious about our impact on the environment is just as important as looking after ourselves

[@96unique2]

You should watch lab muffin beauty science video on that topic. Very insightful and she’s a cosmetic chemist and PhD.

[@nitzeart]

I hate to be the one to say actually but actually, there is no evidence that chemical sunscreens have a large impact in ocean life. There are bigger threats to the oceam and problems (like the climate crisis) than what sunscreen you wear if we really want to help there are better ways. Unfortunately it's not that simple a solution as to stop using a certain product :/

[@96unique2]

@@nitzeart probably true. I linked the video above to help explain since I'm Definitely not an expert

[@jam6web84]

Ocean or reef safe claims are another marketing and fear mongering tactics!

[@Glasgow-actress.28]

This might not happen with everyone but I find that tea tree burns my sensitive skin.

[@theannamueller]

I remember the time when tea tree was hyped for a lot of things. I have always suffered from acne and was recommended to use it. However, acne is just one condition of my skin type, it is also very sensitive and the tea tree products (from the body shop) were way too aggressive. It did not help with my acne and basically damaged my skin.

[@Glasgow-actress.28]

At least I'm not the only person it affects.

[@Eveningbreeze721]

I just personally dislike products with fragrance and avoid them. I don't care to smell them so I search for fragrance free items only.

[@theannamueller]

la mer ... yeah ... vaseline, the most cheap 'skincare' ingredient out there', being the main ingredient in the gazillion $ per jug products.

[@aarontheabc]

❤👏

[@joannamoon9888]

Fragrance is not a skinCARE ingredient 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@karincromwell5281]

I'm kind of disappointed in this video. Medical estheticians and derms have been saying these things for a long time.

[@rintu4569]

So no more Hyram approved skincare 😂