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

[@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 🙄🙄

[@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.

[@Martabtf]

What do you think about taking it internally Aglaia? And about sodium hyaluronate ? Thank you... I also wonder lots if times about this collogeen hype🤔

[@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

[@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!

[@beth9015]

Reminders to myself: 1. Topic HA stays in the first layer of your skin (doesn’t go deep because the molecules are too big to penetrate). 2. It can dehydrate the skin because it absorbs the water. 3. It may cause irritation. 4. Glycerin is better.

[@tf2368]

Advice from someone who talks about star signs

[@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

[@elhamgh2928]

May i know How to hydrate my dehydrated oily skin? :((( i have pure HA products plus all my creams are moisturiser with HA! & she says not to use HA ..... I'm tired of buying products and my skin is still dehydrated😢💔 I'll be thankful if u help me.

[@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!!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@MeredithDancer]

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.

[@dawncarrasco8320]

@@CeeCee630 - yes and what products is her office promoting to her clients. ???

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@ChristineMAmor]

Before hyaluronic acid was in anything, it was in serums which you put on, then you put moisturizer over. That worked beautifully, so everybody started adding it to their cream/lotion/potion and upset the balance. Those of us who've been using skincare longer than a minute know this.

[@honeypower]

So putting it on on its own, then a moisturizer won't be drying?

[@Diana-wq4ko]

I use it on a damp face and then use a moisturizer. That works for me.

[@ineedhoez]

Lmao @ longer than a minute!

[@mariposafria]

​@@honeypowerI have to spray my face with water first. And sometimes I mix in glycerin.

[@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 :)

[@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

[@ovantry1385]

I bought HA today for the first time and applied on my skin. I immediately came to conclusion that it is not at all hydrating. Then i applied Glycerin, and my skin is shining. Glad i have not been trapped in this HA thing for long. Debunked within a day after watching your video 😂

[@TheJlee28]

You need to eat it as well.

[@nazishislam]

I bought it two days ago and started a skincare routine 😭 and it ended today

[@escapelina]

But isn't glycerin again drawing the hydration away from your skin in a similar way as HA?

[@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 !!!!

[@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!!

[@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”

[@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!

[@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

[@mirar721]

Very good explanation, I hope people were patient enough to watch this through. The way I use HA is that I slap it on my skin, wait for 5 mins and then either spray facial mist or splash tap water (ours is very clean) on and immediately follow with either oil or some other product that seals the moisture in. Used this way, HA smoothens the fine lines without drying the skin too much.

[@melb2258]

I use it that way too. However I’ve stopped using it everyday, down to few times a week … I notice the smoothing better and it works really good on my inner thighs and upper arms, it really does the job for me in those areas.

[@Incognegro1301]

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.

[@hanquach8964]

I used to have very dry skin, so dry that I feared washing my face if I did not have access to a moisturizer right away. After watching your videos about HA, I went to go look at the ingredients of my moisturizers, and lo and behold, HA was in every one of them. I decided to get a drug store moisturizer without HA or SH (Pacifica vegan ceramide cream) and after 2 days of using it day and night, my skin completely changed. My skin is no longer immediately dry and uncomfortable after a shower or a face wash. I threw away my old moisturizer and never looked back. I can now wash my face after a workout at the gym and not be afraid of having uncomfortably dry skin for the rest of the day. 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!! ❤

[@pamelapage2613]

I started a Neutrogena hyaluronic acid to my skincare routine and my skin is so irritated and dry!!!! I have never had this issue. Thank you for being truthful. My poor skin😢

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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❤

[@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!!!

[@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

[@sking-sk1]

I need that headband 💜

[@An-yh2bl]

She’s so beautiful OMG 🥰😍

[@ganamon1524]

Awesome channel. I often come here to listen her talking. Way she explain and express context is amazing. Her videos are skin and English lessons to me.

[@shaylaandersonakabatmom03]

I just a job at Sephora and I wanted to study skincare for clients and I’m still grateful for the videos to just know what’s really going on from a professional standpoint

[@maibrow5609]

this makes so much sense to me. whenever I use HA containing products, my skin feels super dehydrated. never understood why. Thanks for explaining

[@TheSaraManal]

Here’s why It’s about your skin type, how to use HA, and the humidity level around you..,, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF6Uc3Wmf9hkqKc

[@ritadraille5488]

I break out when I use the serum :-(

[@GojoTheHonoredOne9]

Not all skin types are the same. My skin feels hydrated when i use it, especially in partnership with vitamin c

[@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!

[@anafreire9078]

Thanks Dr. Shereene, now it all makes since why my skin doesn't look any better after bathing it with HA. It's sad that even reputable dermathologists have been misleading us. Thank you for providing the facts based on science. I appreciate you.

[@beautifullytextured6136]

I KNEW something was off about my skin when I started using HA. Glad I was able to stumble onto this video

[@TheSaraManal]

It’s how you use it Skin type & climate you live in kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF6Uc3Wmf9hkqKc

[@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 💕

[@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.

[@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!!

[@michelleoliver1662]

I’m shook, I kept wondering why my skin felt so dehydrated despite my Hyaluronic serum and moisturizer 😳

[@MILLER2607]

Me too! I couldn't understand why MY skin was so difficult!!!

[@itsdanielle5544]

I learned to apply hyaluronic acid to damp skin only never on to dry skin and then to always seal it in with an occlusive barrier. That is the only way it is going to work without transepidermal water loss. It won’t penetrate deep into the dermis, but it will make the top layer of skin look really nice if you do it correctly! They don’t teach people how to apply hyaluronic acid properly on the labels of products...

[@RB-nh1om]

Correct

[@corsicanlulu]

that exactly how i use it and it has worked well for me, no dryness! even when my desert-dry body skin got dry in winter due to the heater, my face did not feel dry or tight. ( i dont put HA on my body obviously, just my face)

[@andreadavies3170]

So now I need recommendations for a retinol without HA. I’ve looked for about 30 minutes now, including products that Shereene has recommended in the past, and I can’t find one. Literally everything in my cabinet has it... every single product.

[@lupebutterfly9161]

You are absolutely right, that's how I use it and my skin looks super moisturized... like glass. Frankly, are people that stupid?

[@youtubeuser1105]

@@andreadavies3170 The Ordinary do a retinol in squalane (can't remember if it's squalene or squalane, but either way, it's water and humectant-free). :)

[@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! ❤️❤️🥰

[@googoolfool]

I love Hyaluronic Acid! You don’t have to use it. I have been using for many years and it’s unbelievable. My skin loves it!

[@JustBeingAwesome]

THANK YOU. Hyaluronic Acid has been horrific for my skin, drying it out and making it super sensitive.

[@mandakinisinghguraya4337]

You are so right!! I get breakouts! Bumps!! And here I thought I was peculiar! Thank you for this!

[@rosfraser2906]

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

[@KC-ed1dj]

I use a serum, then an HA cream, then an occlusive moisturizer on top at night. Not every night, just those days I feel my skin needs an extra shot of moisture. This combo works great for me. My skin looks much smoother and hydrated the next day. I never use the HA on its own.

[@mile_851]

What type of serum? Have you tried replacing the Hyaluronic Acid with a Polyglutanic acid serum? There's one from the inkey list. Polyglutemic acid, Glycerin, Centella asiatica, N-acetyl Glucosamine and Beta Glucan are better than HA. Try it, it might simplify your rutine even more. A serum with Polyglutamic acid + a moisturizer with Beta Glucan, Centella asiatica and Glycerin. Plus, a lip balm with Lanolin or simply a nipple cream with lanolin.

[@KC-ed1dj]

@@mile_851 Thanks! Will look into that. Not familiar with polyglutemic acid. The serum I use is a Korean snail mucin one.

[@mile_851]

@@KC-ed1dj that one is amazing too

[@arihaviv8510]

But if you do that and you also want to use an active then you'd be slugging that active into your skin and cause irritation.

[@KC-ed1dj]

@@arihaviv8510 I don't use an active on the nights I "slug".

[@cuteraz18]

I feel like not a lot of people actually know how to use HA correctly….You’re supposed to dampen the crap out of your face, and then put it on. HA itself is not hydrating, but mixed with water it allows the water to sink into your skin, and can be very hydrating.

[@ohok4825]

I literally used it on soaking wet face, literally dripping & not letting it get too dry, then using moisturizer, it ruined my skin & i just realized it 2 years later

[@bvmd]

I think you didnt watch the video correctly, it doesnt matter what you do with it it will not “sink in” to the place where it’s needed - the dermis. Its just sits at the top and not doing much longterm. It literally is taking water from your skin afterwards no matter how much water you put on your skin. Whats the point of the HA if you need to put a moisturizer on after, it takes the moisture from the moisturizer. Like whats the point 😂

[@thewhiterabbit7402]

You’re exactly right! I can literally see my face plump up after I use it. It has made a HUGE difference. Can’t even see my acne scars when I use it. It NEEDS water work so I always apply it to a wet face

[@nansiipii9018]

​@@bvmdthe person clearly saw difference .. why are you projecting ?

[@chrisr9764]

@@bvmd50 kDa hyaluronic acid has been found to improve moisture and provide anti-aging effect. I think this video is mostly about HMW hyaluronic acid

[@armenta4alicia]

I live in the high desert where the average humidity is 15%. When hyaluronic acid first blew up I jumped on it and couldn’t figure out for the life of me why my skin was feeling MORE dehydrated. I had to do quite a bit of research before I realized how it truly works and that it was never going to work for me. Thank you for spreading this info 💕

[@missbeaussie]

If you used it with a strong moisturer would it not work?

[@armenta4alicia]

@@missbeaussie I tried so many different moisturizers, it made no difference. My skin is more hydrated without it.

[@primareina]

Every time I watch her, I get the urge to go and put more skincare products on my face lol! Her skin is so glamorous, I’m in awe!

[@kat_g6852]

Hahaha 👍🏼

[@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

[@Amconrod]

If it’s not good why you say you’re wasting a tube just to show us? If it’s no good, just open demonstrate and discard. I have found Avocado oil, pumpkinseed oil on my skin has been most affective at smoothing skin and keeping wrinkles at bay. I’m 68 and look fifty so I’m constantly told, I contribute this to genetics, healthy diet and the oils I mentioned. I’m pleased with your honesty and ✌🏽♥️

[@adamsterdam9049]

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

[@lou9123]

Am I the only one who stared at the amazing manucure the whole time and who needs to rewatch to focus on the content now??

[@jennifercousins2254]

That’s all I noticed too 😃

[@kimberleyaeden6918]

Yes! Need to know the shade name! 🥲

[@gabrielladurango4835]

same!

[@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!

[@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!

[@oddlyuncommon3535]

Thank you! I am happy to know I am not crazy in my disdain for HA. It dries me out and irritates my skin so badly. Trying to find products without HA is near impossible...

[@RCBlooming]

Ikr, Cerave moisturizing lotion has a lot more glycerin than HA though. But my ordinary lactic acid and inkylist retinol have HA and idk how to find stuff without it. My only hope since I live in a dryish place is to moisturize a lot with stuff low in HA and then probably invest in a humidifier

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@chevillareal847]

Thank you, that answered my question when 1 week after using HA every night, my skin was super dry, itchy and red... I stopped using it and my skin barrier was so much better... 😊😊😊

[@AnxiousKoala]

Explains why my skin was great with HA when living in Seattle, moved to the desert and I feel like a raisin. Finally!

[@bernfran1313]

Never thought about hyauronic acid until reaching a certain age... Now considering the use, the proper use. Your video was one of several popping up.

[@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. 🥰🥰

[@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.

[@amelavalynn1998]

And some of the influencers says that water won't do much for your skin , i love that you brought this up doc thnx xo

[@shereeneidriss]

Water won’t make u as plump as plum... but it does help the minimize how much extra u need to get bouncy

[@amelavalynn1998]

@@shereeneidriss yeees thank you

[@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.

[@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. 🤗

[@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. 😘❤👏🙌🥂🙏

[@ladyunicorn77]

I have watched your nighttime routine and there you have shown the products that you currently use, would you consider making a video with drugstore products (affordable products for the regular consumer) where we still can get some benefits from. Thank you for presenting the truth!

[@maryknudson9265]

Thank you so much! I have horribly dry skin and could never understand why HA never freaking worked or helped. I thought I would have to use full on Vaseline on my face to keep it hydrated before I discovered glycerin. Now I use glycerin every night in my cleanser and I am ordering a serum I found that has it. That is the ingredient that deserves the hype that HA gets.

[@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

[@ynamonterx]

Lol I was so focused on how you explain everything with massive facial gestures I can’t help but to laugh and adore you.

[@paulabolton757]

For the past two weeks, I’ve been mixing HA with half water, spraying on my hair and then topping with leave on cream conditioner and leave on hair oil. My hair is so much fluffier and healthier looking and feeling. Time will tell.

[@missbeaussie]

Never heard of it being used on hair. Very cool

[@tiffanystewart7518]

paula.. 3months later how is it going?

[@essennagerry]

I'm also curious :) also did you use leave in cream conditioner and leave in hair oir before doing the half water half HA spray thing?

[@najmahussein1080]

Does it make the hair soft?

[@msjw1997]

You're not using it the right way. You CAN'T use it in dry air. The air has to be humid or you have to use it as you did on your hair.

[@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.

[@Criticalbeauty411]

I hate that HA is in EVERYTHING it’s so hard to avoid. I’ve 100% noticed the drying effects and am having a hard time avoiding it bc a lot of the helpful ingredients in products I like also contain HA even my occlusive moisturizers! So frustrating but I’m grateful to hear I’m not the only one to experience the dryness I thought it was just me!

[@janeburkhart4051]

Right there with you! It really killed my skin. I now use Pixi products - no HA. I know people knock Pixi because of all the oils, but it literally saved my skin.

[@Criticalbeauty411]

@@janeburkhart4051 it’s so comforting to know that I’m not the only one! I really hope this trend dies out!! I’ve never had dry skin until about three months ago when I overhauled my skin care routine and basically went from doing nothing to using really expensive skin care 😑 it’s completely dehydrated my face! A complete backfire of my goal to increase hydration and decrease fine lines etc. spent so much money I’m really not happy about that! I’ll definitely have to look into pixie!! Right now I’ve been using a moisturizer with mineral oil and I feel like people REALLY hate on mineral oil LOL but it’s the absolute only thing that’s helped so far!! So crazy I paid money for dry skin 🤦🏼‍♀️ ugh I guess I’m happy I at least learned this relatively quickly I know to avoid it going forward!!

[@bdutka30]

I agree, it's hard to find things without it. I live in a mild / moderate humidity area and have switched my products around to only use HA containing serums in the daytime, and so far I've noticed an improvement, particularly in flaking near my eyes. Luckily my moisturizers don't contain any HA, but the serums all do. Moving forward I will try to look for serums without it (when possible), avoid all "dedicated" HA serums, and keep using HA-free moisturizers. Hopefully this does the trick.

[@Criticalbeauty411]

@@bdutka30 That’s where I’m at too. I’m certainly not about to throw away all my serums but no dedicated HA and I’m looking form more HA free moisturizers especially ones with more occlusive ingredients! So far I think it’s helped!

[@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

[@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

[@givemeraki49]

Watching this as I am halfway through a bottle of HA toner lol. I thought I was just using it wrong because the product had a lot of good reviews. Thank you for explaining doctor :)

[@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!!

[@angelaestes4890]

37 y/o here in low humidity, winter time SoCal. After watching this, I took HA out of my routine which was just about everything. It's been about a week and my severely dehydrated, sensitive, irritated skin has never looked (and has sustained looking!) better. I was so frustrated over the dry crepey skin around my eyes and slightly red, irritated cheeks that seemed to happen overnight, ie. when I introduced various HA serums and products in 2020. I chalked it up to pandemic stress and not doing enough for my skin. I noticed that I was friggin changing the way I was smiling to avoid scrunching the skin underneath my eyes!! Real wild stuff. That skin is now 80% better and everything looks more dewey, plump and even toned. Thank you so much Dr. Shereene!!

[@deborahpellerito6117]

Me too

[@fluximagery6500]

Me too! Same experience! And I got a “silk” pillow for my skin and hair. And surprise, I’m allergic. So that has been fun. 🫠🥴🥴🥴 ughh

[@nnylorac88]

What products have you switched to that doesn’t contain HA? Im having trouble finding products.

[@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.

[@LynneOkaily]

Thank you, Dr. Idriss! Now I know why my face felt and looked like the Sahara and nothing was helping! I've been watching your videos and my skincare routine changes have made such a difference that my husband noticed and said I look younger - and this year, I turned 68. 😊

[@shahadali6846]

Thank you so much. Many influencers say that HA acts like Filler !! I was shocked because my brain was what !!!!!!! No way. I saved money just by watching this video. Love you Dr

[@Wombat1420]

This is fascinating! I was always told to put HA on a damp freshly washed face so that the HA could cling to that water and then seal it in with a moisturizer. I learn something every week from you! I appreciate you and your videos so much! Thank you.

[@minicreator08]

It works for me though. I've seen amazing change.

[@kelseybrennan3127]

you should post references! would be nice for people who are also in medicine or just understand biochemistry/like to read papers

[@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

[@meaganterry3326]

I feel as if it actually has helped my skin. I have very dry skin, and I added HA serum from the Inkey List and I use it after my cleanse while my face is still wet. I only cleanse, HA, and moisturize (SPF in the day) and my skin has gotten brighter and smoother.

[@annadiciero]

Its the only way to use HA-on damp skin plus something (an occlusive)to seal it in.

[@goosebump91]

It also depends on the climate. if you live in a dry desert climate where there's no water in the air for the HA to absorb, it will just pull the water from your skin instead. HA works fine in humid climate

[@NaturallyDeeOne]

Yes, it is known for drying out your skin if there’s no humidity in your air, but it won’t for people that live in a humid climate or have a humidifier in their house. Glycerin also pulls water from the air and if there’s none, it pulls it from your skin. I am in my mid-40s with no wrinkles. I am considering using it as I get older, but I might have to wait until I move back to a humid climate like what I grew up in.

[@user-hf2ut2xo8d]

omg you are gorgeous and look so young babe!! I hope to age like u (im only 20 rn haha but spf every day!!) x

[@samanthahewitt6038]

Is there any actual evidence that it pulls from the air first and your skin second? I hear people say this alot but I've also heard of people using the misting your face method in humid areas and still getting dried out. Also how humid does it have to be before it stops pulling from the air and starts pulling from your skin? Is 50% humidity for your area ok? Or does it need to be like 80%?

[@chenanigans]

@@samanthahewitt6038 hey just anecdotal evidence but I am bi-coastal. I live between Seattle and Eastern NC. While Seattle gets plenty rain and overcast it's actually not humid like NC. I say all T that to say HA works great for me in both climates. I always feel plumped and dewy and hydrated after using it. Never dry. Granted i still don't think it's smart to use all the time. I think from my experience it's def doing something good and pulling from the atmosphere because I feel super hydrated when using it. But again that is just me. I would totally avoid it in dry climates for sure.

[@newp848]

She addresses this around 12:25

[@andreseymour4527]

you say you’re 40 and u look rlly good for someone your age in the profile pic. Props to u for taking care of yourself.

[@classicallydiana8255]

This is SO, SO GOOD! Lol I got the side eye once when I said Glycerin is better than HA. It does the same thing as HA (if not better), and it has a less chance of causing irritation. If my skin barrier is compromised, HA burns my skin but glycerin doesn’t.

[@bellahard8147]

Glycerin Is cheap ingredient and makes skin dry not sure why she is recommending it in the end

[@classicallydiana8255]

@@bellahard8147 Glycerin is actually an excellent humectant, but like HA it has its limitations. It can’t produce hydration, it has to get it from somewhere. And just because an ingredient is cheap, it doesn’t mean it’s ineffective.

[@vickiepatterson1809]

I am 71 and have been lazy about my skincare. I have just started Tretonoin. I have decided at this point that I am only rinsing my face in the am and applying a little moisturizer, a little Vaseline around the eyes and sun screen. PM wash my face with hydrating cleanser and applying Tretonoin then light moisturizer. I do plan to add Vitamin C to my AM routine. Love your down to earth advice.

[@habibakhattab18]

Oh my god noooo Dr.Shereeen!!! Capricorns arent greedy, we are just ambitious 😂😂😂😘😘 love the video!

[@suzannesmith5339]

I’m a Senior who subscribes to a handful of perfume reviewers and candle reviewers. This post appeared on my phone to watch, and I thought it was very interesting. Im going to pass your informative truths about Hy.Acid to my adult children. I enjoyed your post very much and am looking forward to your glycerin explanation!

[@margaretnesbeth593]

You are so right, I started using HA and it dried my already dry skin, no more HA for me.

[@wiccacat17]

Glad I watched this video. I used my first Hyaluronic Acid eye mask today and felt it didn't do anything the package said it would. In fact I felt my lotion does more for my skin then the eye mask. Turns out it is because my lotion doesn't have Hyaluronic Acid but Glycerin in it! The stuff I use is made with goat's milk and works great. Between it and all the water I do drink it is no wonder why my skin is soft, bright, and healthy. I can live with crows feet but unhealthy skin I can't stand. Thank you for this as it means I now know why I can't stand the feel of most skin care protects. And the ones I do like are good for my skin as it turns out. So again thank you as this explains a lot.