Let's Get Intimate: Hyaluronic Acid | Dr. Shereene Idriss

The good (and I say that loosely), the bad, and the ugly! Well you guessed it, I’m not a fan and here’s why! 👀
0:00 intro
1:59 what's the buzz about?
4:21 the many names of hyaluronic acid
6:40 what exactly is HA
9:58 size matters
11:50 HA myths debunked
18:00 how to use HA
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[@Kattt2021]

It takes 12 years to be a dermatologist... TWELVE.... so I trust you more than these “skincare influencers” Thank you for educating us!

[@fatimak7825]

it gets confusing when some skinfluencers touting HA are also dermatologists lol

[@mslittlekittykat]

Took the words right out of my mouth - agreed!

[@kelseybrennan3127]

well only 3 is actually training in dermatology fyi.

[@RachnaJintaa]

Got an appointment with a dermatologist yesterday n I knew more than her surprisingly 🤭🤭🤭

[@RachnaJintaa]

Wanted her to prescribe otc for tretinoin but she said retinol n retinoids are same n recommended some retinol cream 🙄🙄

[@damianwouterson175]

This woman has just destroyed my skin care routine, and i love it

[@hazeljoseph247]

😂😂😂

[@nadeeshahettikankanamage3750]

😂

[@anikbolduc5820]

Me too hahahah

[@mcklyne]

Meee toooo! Duped!

[@Nashema1]

😢 samw

[@AglaiaEstheticsTraining]

Finally, someone that is explaining HA correctly! I am an esthetician and instructor been telling this to people for years and no one believed me. Thank you Dr. Sheereene xo

[@archanapcv]

Hi - this is re: topical application right? Not applicable for injectables like profhilo?

[@maalikserebryakov]

@@archanapcvinjection is good but don’t over do it micro injections are best

[@karinamaissin7890]

she also uses Garnier products. yeah nah not healthy or good for yr skin👀🙄🤯

[@JustBeingAwesome]

@@karinamaissin7890 erm she doesn't! She has mentioned repeatedly that Garnier is bad. She uses Bioderma micellar water, and the bottle looks the same as Garnier.

[@imgonnarockursoxoff]

Wow, I have used HA for YEARS and honestly never once did I truly feel like it made a difference for my dry skin. Now here I am at 31 with severe eczema on my face. Marketing really did a number on some of us!

[@Elliseist]

Girl SAME. 31 with eczema all over my face! I’ve had eczema since I was a kid but NEVER like this on my face. I would get it on my eyelids and a little around my nose. Now I have perioral dermatitis 😑. I used to tolerate it alright but now my skin it hates it lol. I didn’t even pay attention to how many products I had with HA until I started watching her videos! Dr. Idriss ilyyyy 💕 I wish I had discovered you sooner 😭

[@glow6871]

I mean I'm sure there must have been other factors that made my skin worse but now what worries me is, how do I restore it back to its better time?!! Can anyone help?😭

[@litalkadosh5767]

On most of us (

[@heatherlynn4652]

​@@glow6871 very gentle cleanser, Cetaphil moisturizing cream, and an occlusive layer over that like Vaseline. And cut out added sugar. It makes such a difference in my skin. And my husband, who has psoriasis, cleared it up completely after changing his diet

[@wendisabbatini457]

When you have products, you have to apply them properly for them to work. Hyaluronic acid is a water loving hydrophilic molecule. Your face should be damp. Right after washing it is the proper time to put it on your face. Use some rose water, coconut water, or aloe water to provide moisture if you need to. Otherwise, the hyaluronic acids will such the moisture from your skin leaving it dryer than before. Use an oil like Pomifera Rose to moisturizer and lock in the moisture. Pomifera Rose will be absorbed into your skin. It’s an amazing new oil for the skin. It acts like an occlusive to hold in moisture. Check out Pomifera Rose oil blend or the pure version. I used to be a consultant, but I’m not now

[@taylormartin271]

My aesthetician looked at me like I was crazy when I told her I felt like my moisturizer with HA was actually drying out my skin. So happy I found this video, thank you!!

[@missbeaussie]

Do you live in a dry or humid climate?

[@sarahmoon9857]

Same happened to mi with Hada Labo hyaluronic acid and I couldn't understand

[@saundrac9]

SAME!!

[@caroldean7710]

Dr. Aloha has the permanent cure to all kinds of diseases and STD. kzbin.info/door/_YFEEZEr1BxGkNg1d4vqww 🧡🇺🇸💙

[@rnrnrina]

@@sarahmoon9857 omg I switched from Hada Labo toner+moisturizer (the ones with HA) to a moisturizer without HA and it was like night and day!

[@maryeusebio1963]

Dr. Shereen Idriss literally saved my skin. My sensitive/combination skin got better since I stopped using HA.

[@tinakris7893]

Me too! I have acne-prone skin and since stopping HA its calmed down a lot

[@CcAngelLight]

@@tinakris7893 you’re not meant to use it in your routine just when you need to go somewhere special

[@angieb9076]

This is fabulous! I got caught up in the HA hype and I swear my skin became inflamed but I could not understand why. THIS explains everything! Thank you!!

[@paulip80]

You just saved my skin. I’ve been using a few products and I couldn’t figure out why my skin was so dry and sensitive but now i know!! ❤

[@Abagofbonesz]

Shereene woke up today and chose violence. 😂 My mind 🤯 can’t handle this revelation!

[@prettydistractednails2282]

😩😩😩😩😂😂😂😂

[@meandmyllama1021]

I feel like she makes that choice every day lol

[@solangegoncalvesbarbosabal8701]

Me too. :(((( lol Im using the neutrogena hydroboost gel cream underneath my normal moisturizer and thought my skin was improving but if long term is not going to help, I will now have to review my skin care lol

[@ninninin656]

@@solangegoncalvesbarbosabal8701 Why change it if it helps - this is no universal law, it's just one derm's opinion. If your skin does well with hyaluronic acid continue using it.

[@ksc743]

@@ninninin656 if a dermatologist tells me and explains how a certain product over the long-term will dehydrate my skin I am listening. I'm not wasting my precious money!

[@chelseamarsh337]

Not only is this woman helping educate me on skincare, she’s also making me laugh. She’s hilarious!!!

[@ChrisZ70]

Yeah she's awesome - funny and cool and smart and attractive. She said "There's my little bitch (hyaluronic acid)!" LoL

[@loreleigoldman2460]

Dr. Idriss is educating and hilarious. She makes going to class fun!

[@hopesprings4967]

Well, you just found a new subscriber! I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard in educational skin care instruction video. You are brilliant, you are gorgeous and…as they say in the theater a triple threat, particularly to the cosmetic industry, and I am here for that!! Gorgeous, funny and suuupperrrr smart! 🎉❤💜🙋🏼‍♀️🇨🇦🕊☃️❄️ greeting from the North where the dry, arid, occasionally freezing atmosphere can make every thing on you pucker! Looking forward to more of your expertise!

[@Joerpg84]

Thank you! Finally glad to see someone well educated to share the real science behind all this. I love it, and also how you incorporate humour in your videos. I have been trying to explain this to others as well.

[@kathypayne6148]

I found this exact thing out in two strange ways. First my Gynecologist prescribed a product with HA in it for menopausal dryness and it caused massive redness, burning and even bleeding, then my ophthalmologist prescribed eye drops with HA for eye dryness which caused more dryness and burning. If it wasn’t for both situations I wouldn’t have put it together but HA was the only common denominator. So happy this video popped up on my feed today.

[@dawnmitchell11]

​@@Name14daysoh my goodness! I would have never guessed this or put these two together. I have blepharitis in the eyes and the opthalmologist prescribed Systane eye drops several times a day. I have been trying to be on top of it, but I feel like my eyes have been more itchy. Ugh. Going to have to look into this! So glad this was brought up!

[@jenster29]

Use coconut oil for the vaginal dryness. Perfectly natural and no side effects

[@leahmoogan5419]

my lab advisor broke my heart about HA when I was 18, been two years i’ve been begging ppl to read the methods section to see how the study defines “sinking in”

[@martyjones5750]

Here I am.. one whole year after you posted this.. it’s everywhere in my cupboard and on my cosmetics carousels!! Soo, so happy I caught this jewel of a gem of good advice! ❤️❤️🥰

[@Deenasworld425]

I stopped using my HA serum for like 2 weeks now and have recently noticed a huge improvement on my skin. Thanks for the tip doc

[@corneliusalfonsus5476]

What would my skincare journey be without the guidance of dr. Shereene Idriss. I don't even know. Thank you so much for your generousity to share some great deep knowledges about skincare. ❤❤

[@adamsterdam9049]

i love how expressive and passionate you are when you explain stuff

[@rosfraser2906]

What you’ve described is exactly my experience with hyaluronic acid. Thank you for clearing this up!

[@melm9404]

I am an advocate of HA (an esthetician as well) use it in my skin care routine religiously....but upon this very clear and easy to understand explanation, im definitely reconsidering. Thank you!!

[@curledmelanin]

Thanks for the honest truth, I am a beauty therapist and get so spooked at the many claims many manufacturers have over hyaluronic acid, and just how expensive it is becoming coz many seem to be worshiping it. It’s also great that you have mentioned about Glycerine be cause it is equally a humectant that is cheap, easily accessible and still offers same results moisture wise.

[@lifeassil]

OK but speaking about lips, PLEASE do an entire video dedicated to lip care please please please😭

[@taring9]

YESSS!!! I have chronically dry lips and I’ve tried everything !! Lip balm, no lip balm, Vaseline, hyaluronic acid (gag!), honey, olive oil, pure paraffin, pure lanolin. I hope she sees this!

[@opalabohadana]

@@taring9 i had the same issue! Only thing that ever saved My lips is: clinique moisture surge lip balm!

[@user-cd6xp5lk4c]

@@user-zx1ii7vf2z actually we can drink all the water we want.. it unfortunately doesn't help dry, chapped lips...( I drink 2 litres a day , and always have chapped lips). And brushing teeth has nothing to do with chapped lips... unless your using the toothbrush to brush lips to exfoliate??

[@purple2275]

Ive been using hyaluronic acid for months and see no change. Waste of money. Apply pure vitamin e oil on your lips. My sun damage scars on my lips have faded now.

[@user-cd6xp5lk4c]

@@purple2275 u had a scar on lips from sun damage? What did it look like

[@tokkia1384]

Can we all appreciate for a moment how beautiful all these blues look on Doc? The headband, the jumper 🫐💙🌊💙

[@Emz_DeWinter]

Omg yes....💖 that headband

[@sashiaking8083]

I need that headband 💜

[@josewie]

This is fantastic ! You are the only one I will listen to from now on!.. truth-speak, gold star knowledge🌟.

[@elowyn9664]

This is the most important skin care video I've come across. Thank you for debunking the craziness going on about HA. I have experienced people in beauty stores, drugstores, everywhere correcting me when I have said HA dries my skin up, making it appear like a ten year old newspaper.

[@rachaelburt1737]

Genuinely glad you made this because I had been using it and it literally made my skin so dry!! Didn’t know where I was going wrong! It really irritated my skin as well!

[@CeciliaMuench]

Absolutely amazing!!! informative, entertaining and the information is easy to understand. I declare myself as your new fan! there is so much lack of information or wrong information circulating around that having found you feels like finding a diamond! Thank you!

[@apiwleo269]

Never ever have I heard someone explain science in such a light and funny way! You are fantastic! I've learned so much from you. Thank you sooo much❤

[@Whattup_linzard]

I am so thankful for this extremely educational video. You also destroyed my skincare routine (suffer from dry skin) and I couldn’t thank you enough!! 🙏🏼

[@ronni7167]

Wow. Thank you so much. I couldn’t figure out why I felt dehydrated and dry af after using an HA. grrrrrr. I will now check my skincare for its HA ingredients. You’re a gem. 🥰🥰

[@pattilton5516]

Thank goodness for you and this video! So refreshing to find a real professional not in the pocket of the pharma/cosmetic industry!! Thank you for cutting thru all the hype and presenting the truth keep it up...hope your videos get the attention they deserve! Loved this!

[@veronicaperezmedia]

So good to see someone sharing this!

[@hyaxxy]

I was about to checkout HA to try because of the hype but I'm glad I saw this vid and immediately subscribed. Very informational, thank you Doc

[@daniellereid01]

I always wondered why Hyaluronic Acid never seemed to work on my dry, dehydrated skin when, reading the blurb, it should have been the perfect solution. Now I know why, and also why I find glycerine-based products far more soothing and efficient. Thank you, Dr. Idriss! 💕

[@zyxzyx3030]

Glycerin works by the same mechanism.

[@gp7493]

hi! I have super dry skin and I had the same reaction with HA. You have to apply it to damp skin (I use spray on rose water) as it works better. After it's dry you seal it in with a moisturizer :)

[@hanibunny8300]

Same dear, same :(

[@danny9guzz]

Glycerin is not the same thing. It’s easily tolerated and works better than HA.

[@hamzafaraz727]

@@zyxzyx3030 glycerin has a smaller molecular weight that can penetrate to the dermis. And so draws water from your blood stream x

[@MisterMehaiel]

Listening to this is like listening to an exciting story!! Love it and thank you for the truth !!

[@sunrisesunset7135]

Thank you so much for this information! I've used plenty of HA products over the years and this video helped me understand why I wasn't seeing the "miracle" effects!

[@rosapayton6469]

I literally LOVED what she had to say!!! I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO REALIZED THIS... SO FREAKIN TRUE! I get panic attacks now when I think about buying any kind of facial products. I can't believe this I am beginning to hate these big companies they don't care anything about the people they're selling it to. In a way they are slowly poisoning the human population something should be done. I definitely applaud you for making all of this known. Bless you with love and light dear one

[@cassandraortiz6750]

I'm obsessed with her! What a queen.She is so knowledgeable and beautiful. Yes keep them coming queen!💕💕💕

[@mycrazywonderfulbeautifullife]

I feel so empowered by your teachings Miss Shereene. What an excellent education you're selflessly giving to your tribe. And with humor too. I couldn't ask for a better teacher. 😘❤👏🙌🥂🙏

[@lesliemiller6826]

You are an absolute DELIGHT! I so appreciate your knowledge and how you present information in your videos! Thank you!

[@dorissanchez6806]

Ugh! Love how simple your explain everything ❤️

[@Dubbah08]

This was extremely informative! If you think it’s long, it’s definitely worth every minute. Thank you Dr. Shereen!

[@christineelizabethart163]

lol I'm dying at the zoolander reference. "Water is the essence of wetness. and wetness is the essence of beauty" 😂😂😂😂😂 waateerrr

[@tnt01]

i know right. lol

[@cb4life100]

Merman!, MERMAN!!

[@SaraGreen76]

She won my heart with this.

[@xomarz5873]

I just found you! So glad I found this .I have been using HA for months and kept telling myself I needed to use it longer (everyone says how good it is just give it more time) but I definitely noticed a increase in all the negatives on my skin since using. I will stop now and trust my body and your advice!!

[@BrittChick151]

This is SO incredibly helpful! I absolutely love your videos. I never would have known the depths of the negatives with HA. Saves money! 😆❤️

[@CT1010101]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I've literally been looking for a medical basis for something I heard a couple years ago from a sales person at a beauty store. He told me I shouldn't use HA products in CO because it will pull water from my skin instead of the environment because of the low humidity. I've avoided HA ever since but could not find any medical info to back this claim. I feel like I've finally scratched a mental itch that has been bothering me for so long!

[@ritamatias2214]

You are so fun to watch best DermoTuber out there. About HA now makes sense why I dried out when changed my skincare routine to a bunch of HA not anymore. Thank you!

[@mainiariin4800]

Thank you! I have been questioning this ingredient and its effect on my skin for a while now. Glad to have m suspicions confirmed.

[@darlenebartos3889]

I’ve never had any luck with HA- sooo appreciate this info! Many thanks

[@joeyquino1133]

I am learning so much from you, Doctor. I am a physician as well, and your straight to the point, evidence based lectures are just what I need. Thank you. Greetings from the Philippines. 🤗

[@feliceabad9204]

My night routine is getting simplier every after watching your video! I was “influenced” before that “more is more” but now im getting “educated” by “less is more”. Thank you 💕

[@sunheelee7174]

Love it! I did micro needling and was told to use it. I am on steroids now since it inflamed my skin and the redness got worse as I increase the frequency of HA. Wished I found your video sooner.

[@dinorapatriciaaviles4287]

Thank you, Thank you Dr. Your explanation with scientific evidence was absolutely helpful and so clear, it was like a going to a class of skincare. Congratulations and hundreds of blessings. I love your sense of humor and bit of sarcasm.😃💕🤗

[@Jenny-bc5kz]

I absolutely love your content! I just stumbled on your channel. Thank you so much for being honest about what good products are 💗

[@theroomstops]

You and James Welsh + actually lining up with my experiences. I have tried one now which is a combo thing, which is actually nice, but yeah I cannot use HA serums. And people have no idea how much the humidity levels around you affect your skin and what you should use in your skincare even just on a particular day. So thank you for doing this! I wish brands would chill the F down a bit with their ingredient hyping.

[@gigisalamangkera5524]

sooooo glad this came to my KZbin feed & watched this, Thank youuuuuu ❤❤❤❤

[@SMALLEMBERS]

I'm so blessed to have found this channel 💞😭

[@luciarose313]

... this literally just answered my questions of why my skin is so dry lately. Wow I’m mad at myself, but so glad There is a dermatologist out there who presents her viewers with evidence based medicine 🙌

[@gematemino4460]

It’s true, lately I’m applying Vichy HA Serum and I noticed my skin is kind of dry when it wasn’t before and I was wondering why. Sorted it. Thank you

[@maherzain434]

So, did stopping it help?

[@accountfortruthfulreviews677]

Do you guys apply water with it?

[@elowyn9664]

@@accountfortruthfulreviews677, applying HA on moist skin doesn't help

[@CeeCee630]

And this is why I don’t follow skincare influencers who aren’t dermatologists. Thank you so much for educating us.

[@michelletidler6773]

I never do either!

[@MeredithDomzalski]

I appreciate people like Hyram, who gives a disclaimer every single time that he is not a doctor and tries not to speak beyond his knowledge. Moody of the time, I agree, though.

[@birdgirl1516]

Dr. Dray Dermatologist does a lot of Tik Tok skin care debunks. She’s awesome too! :)

[@CeeCee630]

@@birdgirl1516 I don’t trust her. She has too many paid sponsorships.

[@xana5649]

@@CeeCee630 exactly, i dont trust her too.

[@sandykl]

LOVE THIS!!! All the nitty gritty details is what I’m here for 😆❤️

[@adoradakim1756]

Thank you so much Dr Shereene for this wonderful video. I've been using all hyaluronic cosmetics here in Japan for decades and yet I don't see any good result better than my sister's complexion and she's only using the drug store very cheap cosmetics. I quitted right today for my next month order. You saved my money. Thanks a million. God bless you more wisdom in your career. Take care.

[@wildcfan101]

Shereene you are a goddess!!! Thank you for opening our eyes, RIP to my expensive ass HA serum. I’d love to see more content on what ingredients we really should be looking for and ones that are marketed to be “good” but really aren’t that have been around forever like HA. Thank you!!

[@kamogelomanaka5371]

I always suspected that HA was behind my skin woes. I refused to believe that it was causing my issues because of the hype it has but Im glad that someone has spoken about this.

[@misterc2022]

Omg this is exactly what I’ve been wondering about HA! Thank you so much!

[@bosnyaksari9249]

I just found you, you are so entertaining and just overwhelmingly informative (in a good way), i have a lot to catch up on!

[@velazquezcg1]

You, Dr Alexis Stephens, the those Doctorly guys, are THE ONLY people on KZbin I listen to in regards to skincare. Thank you for educating me and saving me money! I truly appreciate it!

[@margot8123]

You might be interested in checking out Dr. Davin Lim as well. He had a great vid on the truth about HA a few years ago as well. Also awesome content 👏🏻

[@lalalola.]

ik u’ve probably heard of her but dr. dray is great as well!

[@Alebon]

But but the Doctorly guys... They've recommended the Vilchy 89 Hialuronic Acid. Now I wonder if I can trust them 😤

[@NilaLovesMimi]

+ Dr. Dray. literally the only people I'd take skincare advice from.

[@HereDiianas]

You should also check Dr Sam's Bunting especially if you have sensitive skin. She has been making videos for years !!!!

[@orianaf.9431]

Holly cow-- now it makes sense why my face is reacting how it is. Thank you thank you thank you. We need you in our lives, I need you in my life. Thank you again. Stay safe xoxoxo

[@tarawilliams5692]

Just found you trying to research ways to improve my aging skin and happened upon this video! While it is from 3 years ago, I wanted to thank you because my skin is aging, very dry and having issues with redness and purchased hyaluronic acid products based on their claims of being moisturing and great for aging skin, but so far, it seems as though my skin is dryer and even more red, so disappointing. Going to try and watch some more of your videos to figure out how to truly take better care of my skin and help with dryness and redness.

[@chrissy9876]

I live in the desert and keep trying HA’s to help with my dry skin. It just has gotten worse and worse and I finally stopped all my things except moisturizer and it fixed my problems. I stopped with the HA and didn’t understand why it didn’t work for me. Thank you for helping me realize I am not crazy!

[@abdullahafzal5800]

do u use it on dry or damp.skin??

[@elowyn9664]

@@abdullahafzal5800, on damp skin it will soak the skin from the very bottom. First the damp moisture, then all the layers of the skin. Speaking from first hand experience. I wish HA was forbidden to use in skincare.

[@JustBeingAwesome]

glycerin glycerin glycerin! and maybe add some polyglutamic acid from the inkey list. My skin loves it :)

[@leezeh3034]

I totally love this video! I'm a bit late to your video but its still relevant because of how massive the long play HA is making in marketing stories! I am a formulation chemistry student and I also had the same thoughts about HA as a straight hero topical! As a formulations chemist, the rule of thumb with HA, esp. the Sodium Hyaluronate, is to use super low % in context with the rheology modifier we're using.. really to help buff up and assists in hydration of the rheology modifiers we use in formulation. It helps makes things creamy, smooth and feel silky. So for the consumer, it's used in a way to support other key ingredients that keep your skin moisturised. It boosts the body of the moisturiser, so it feel amazingly smooth when it's applied and helps keeps the formula stable longer (from oxidizing) which is a great thing. But to claim that it will actually plump, it's the combinations of all the ingredients together that will do that... not the HA.. literally, no. Love your work Dr. S.I x

[@ballet818]

Just found your channel... INSTANT subscribe! As a pharmacist, I appreciate that you incorporate chemistry and biology into your analysis of these skincare products! Another KZbinr I can trust 😇

[@traveler8880]

You’re doing an amazing job! Great service to women🙏

[@lianemichaud2631]

Hi Dr.Shereene. You look great in this color. Thanks for your awesome explanation of HA.

[@jessblair2834]

You are incredible! I am a biochemistry major and I am living for your run down of how these chemicals are use in beauty products. You are very inspiring, and so funny guuurl!

[@caroldean7710]

Dr. Aloha has the permanent cure to all kinds of diseases and STD. kzbin.info/door/_YFEEZEr1BxGkNg1d4vqww 🧡🇺🇸💙

[@SannaJankarin]

Hi! I wanna be a biochemistry student too. How did you like your specialization at college?

[@annahall8480]

@@SannaJankarin Hey, I'm a biochem student (3rd year undergraduate) in the U.K. I love biochemistry! It can be hard but it can take you to so many places, whether you stay in academia, or transition into industry, medicine, law or finance, and gives you a lot of skills (critical thinking/reading, mathematics, organic chemistry, lab skills, problem solving, and in my case essay writing as at my uni we write at least 1 essay a week). As I'm in the U.K. we don't have a minor, just study biochem for 4 years straight, and I like it that way. I hope that helps!

[@belindacinca7275]

This explains so much to me! I tried and tried, and tried to use HA but to no avail. I finally gave up and removed it from my skin care routine completely, assuming I must be allergic. Every time I tried it, I would break out in my skin would get red and angry. I feel so vindicated!

[@nerdmommy7114]

Your channel deserves to have more views. I subscribed the moment you said these dermatologists are sleeping with the skin care companies. PREACH!!! I can’t count how many time I’ve seen and heard how pharma/chemical making companies pay doctors to market their products that most of them don’t work the way they are advertised. It’s crazy. Thank you!!!

[@darleenfarnsworth4862]

Thank you for making these videos. You've taught me so much. ❤

[@jenniferrivas9674]

OMG this explains so much! I was getting red and dry & could not understand why!!. Checked my products. It's in everything!! Thank you for this video!

[@valinorhelena]

From what I learned about the use of hyaluronic acid serum, you should not use it on dry skin. Because if you do, it'll cause exactly what you say by drawing the moisture it wants from your skin. First, you wet your skin with water, then while it is still wet you use the hyaluronic acid to bind that water, and then while it is still wet you use a moisturizer to lock that on the top of your skin so it doesn't evaporate. Glycerin would apparently work just as well, but you don't really see glycerin serums in the drugstore. But yes, to use hyaluronic acid on its own is actually drying and all those skincare products manufacturers should be sued for spreading misinformation.

[@anumpatrick9353]

Super effective 👍

[@jamiehorwitz1227]

That’s still not effective for those in dry climates

[@amanch9085]

I dont know which influencers said so. I have watched mamy videos nd almost everyone clarified to use it on damp skin and then lock it with moisturizer.

[@montiellopezbeatriz4796]

i do exactly that and when i wake up i feel my skin drier

[@blusclus483]

I've been using glycerin with my moisturizer and it's turned my skin from dry and flakey to really soft and supple

[@TuizaLilia]

You are SOOOO beautiful 💜😍 I love your style and your intelligence! I'm a cosmetologist and love to learn more than we were taught at school about skincare, products etc.

[@jenna80532]

I cannot explain HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@vivianhennings2962]

you are amazing and so fun to explain each topic, since I've watching the first video I couldn't stop watching your videos!!!, Thanks for helping us to improve our skin life :)

[@misssoandso]

I am a student at heart. I got out my anatomy, chem and derm textbooks, and am watching this HA lecture for the third time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Dr. Idriss!

[@marco1058]

how can skincare knowledge be so entertaining. I always smile when i learn new things from you :D

[@jennybear1212]

This is such an awesome video! THANK YOU!! I hate that the marketing of products can say literally whatever they want about products and completely lie to get all of us non-dermatology educated humans to purchase their products! I have wasted so much money thinking HA was good for my lizard skin....so thankful for your education!!!

[@lhslb]

Thank you!! I'm returning the H serum I just purchased today. I should always watch your videos before buying.

[@gerganakonakova1985]

I never liked anyone so much on KZbin! You are awesome! We really appreciate you!

[@evanewton1974]

Me too!! She is so down to earth!!! AND NOT BIASED!!!!!

[@shereeneidriss]

Thank you so muchhhhhhh

[@evanewton1974]

@@shereeneidriss you are the REALIST!!!!

[@maddynavarro77]

Facts!! 🙌🏽❤️

[@vvv43068]

Right? We need to get the word out for her. I can't watch Dr. Dray because her voice is grating, she's humorless and the whole eating disorder thing disturbs me. What a breath of fresh air Dr. Idriss is!!

[@BD-il7is]

I would love her to do a comparison video of all the humectants, a derm has never done that on KZbin before and it would be awesome

[@yelrivera]

I love this content please make more, i learned a lot from you, thank you!

[@loreleigoldman2460]

THANK YOU! I get SOOO frustrated with the ads in magazines and the many commercials. A Dermatologist friend told me years ago about the BS that advertisers use in order to make money. I’ve tried to tell people, but no one believed me. Or, I’ve had people say, “Your skin is like porcelain. Do you use HA?” I’ve been told it works well as an injectable, but I’ve never had my face injected with anything. I send those who think it’s a “Miracle Worker” to this video!

[@dance8159]

Always felt that products with hydralaunic acid made my sensitive skin feel more red and irritated but I thought maybe I was crazy because I've never found any negative info about. Thank you for this video.

[@laurieallen2646]

Same! I felt left out because after a few uses I would always get dry and red. Now we know!

[@ataylor3955]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! My skin has been feeling very dehydrated so I was planning to buy a HA serum today. You have just not only saved me from drying out my skin more, but also from wasting my money. You give the best dermatological advice! ❤️

[@rebekka2921]

She recommends avène hydrance intense serum and that stuff works! I also really like the beta glucan serum from iunik for hydration, can recommend

[@lyndawatson8312]

If you have water on your face then put HA on top of water you will not pull the moisture out of your skin.Then use a moisturizer on top it works wonders.

[@diclenurunal]

This video is why I love your channel. Before watching your video, I was always curious about why hyaluronic acid serum makes my face dry instead of hydrating. And all other dermatologists suggested HA all the time. I am happy that I saw that video. I will stop to use HA.

[@queenlatifa5298]

I just love ur thought, this is my first time of watching u

[@shoshinw0500]

We need more of this kind of juicy education!

[@shelbymary212]

I thought I was crazy for feeling like The Ordinary HA just dried me out??? thank u Shereene

[@vmmurphy3918]

I thought I was the only one. That shit sucked me dry. I even try to put it on with my skin dripping wet. Still dried me out

[@earthling_nadia9628]

Noooo I just ordered it yesterday 🥴😢

[@emmajp_9385]

@@earthling_nadia9628 I use it and like it.

[@maryj.4633]

No ur skin was going crazy lol

[@CatalinaJH]

I hate that product so much. It's called cheap but yeah it's 30ml and it's not even as well formulated as the Korean toners which are 150 ml and only 2-3 times more of the price. Sticky AF, even the pipe can't hold it. Doesn't absorb fast enough and dries me out when it's finally absorbed. I always try to use moisturizer as soon as possible but I still feel dry after The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid.

[@joanwilliams9332]

Knowledge is POWER, keep it coming Dr. Idriss, at 55 I try to keep skin care routine simple

[@PurbleBaloon]

You look great so it's working

[@carrietecalco2587]

I knew it! Thank you for validating this, I really appreciate it

[@MrCosmicharlie]

Thank you for this information! I have dry skin and thought HA was the way to go. It’s in many of my products. I now have dehydrated skin and I was clueless why. I’d stopped using any products with any squalane because I was convinced I was allergic to it. I’m excited to try a regimen without HA (although almost ALL of my products contain it 😠).

[@matchaa121]

That video was so eye opening! I kept wondering why the ordinary HA serum made my cheeks red and irritated. I thought maybe it means my skin has to get used to it. But it didn't get better at all, and I am relieved to hear that HA is not even that amazing. I always had an impression it's a must have for every skin type and it's something amazing for skin. Thanks for educating us!

[@labae8728]

I think it's because you have to use a moisturizer after it to lock in the moisture.

[@lesliepool5501]

I am not a dermatologist or even a GP but I don’t understand your logic of “locking in moisture” by using lotion after HA. The video above just explained that HYALURONIC ACID DRAWS MOISTURE AWAY FROM YOUR SKIN. So “locking in moisture” will just ensure the HA you applied will draw even more moisture from your skin.

[@linqt9504]

Thank you for all the details ☺️ I think I would listen to you since you are not trying to sell any products. I was watching Dr. Ajani and he is encouraging everyone to use it.

[@anyanka04]

I’ve been intrigued for years about H.A. So a couple of months ago decided to try it. I can’t see any difference whatsoever to my skin! I thought maybe it was the brand, this being Face Theory, so seeing as I have almost finished this I was going to try a different brand. So I was delighted to see you had done a video on this. After watching it, I wasn’t surprised really, because companies are greedy for money and will basically tell us anything! So I wanted to thank you for your extremely helpful video, and you have saved me some money! 😃Take care xx