Skincare Steps I Regret Not Starting In My 20's (As A 35 year old) / Steps I'm Glad I Didn't!

[@RoseWater20]

God my 30’s have been all about “what I wish I had done in my 20’s” 1) started my own retirement account. Compound interest and all that. 2) wore sunscreen (past sun worshiper) 3) started tret 4) had a solid skincare routine 5) loved my body instead of punishing my body 6) stopped drinking alcohol I’m 35 doing all the above now but man what a positive position I’d be in if I had started the above in my 20’s. It’s all a learning experience. I love my life and I am eternally grateful that I have the opportunity to learn from the past.

[@beatricebees]

Halfway through my 20’s here, thanks for the wisdom!! I’m still working on 3 and 5 but the fact that I’ve done the other stuff gave me a confidence boost I def needed today. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of “I’m not doing enough” nowadays

[@MountainPearls]

@@beatricebeesyou’ve got a lot of time and can still do so much…and reverse so much too! Make sure to read the pamphlet on all meds. Some can render SPF useless. I have some pretty bad skin damage from taking doxycycline and going deep sea fishing. Keep it up wit the Tret and sunblock. Drink less, don’t smoke, exercise and such. Take a daily vitamin! You won’t regret it.

[@kai_maceration]

I'm 20 and even though it's still a year before I'm legally allowed to drink, I've decided I'm just not going to

[@UserName-vt8ly]

@RoseWater20 whats the point of tret? ive never seen a before and after that had any notable improvements or even solid skin maintenance across years so im super sus of it

[@Cakeoat]

@@kai_macerationas someone who drank through their teen years and stopped at 20, you’ve made a wonderful decision to never start❤️

[@alexisc6136]

Aging is a privilege and I am so proud to be at 51 years old and having the life, and complexion, that I have. That said, I really thought I was taking better care of my neck but my last driver's license photo looked like I was wearing an accordion turtleneck so please do moisturize, my lovelies ❤

[@legzfalloffgirl5148]

"Never regret growing old because it's a privilege denied to many"❤❤

[@alexisc6136]

@@legzfalloffgirl5148 Exactly, be proud of life's lines, it mean you laughed and cried and lived. And when you have extra moisturizer on your hands just rub it on your neck it's really going to take literally a second. Life is short don't risk skin cancer, and it's okay to care about how you look as long as it's not your top priority obviously

[@alphawhiskey2922]

I'm so glad you said how old you are because I'm 44 and I thought I was the oldest one watching 😂

[@alexisc6136]

@@alphawhiskey2922 lol I'm deader than ever ❤️😭😂🦕

[@Bardes82]

I absolutely agree with your comment. I know so many people who are gone too soon. P. S. I'm sure you're gorgeous 😊

[@collado1228]

The hello fresh “sponsorship” was iconic 😂 I laughed too hard.

[@JamesWelsh]

😂😂😂

[@juliemarrack1861]

Same 😂

[@lexwithbub]

That would've been the smoothest segue into an ad ever 😂

[@Saltyflor]

😂

[@thomasnyyssonen4302]

Haha omg me too🤣🤣

[@ashcraft555]

I turned 40 last year. A friend told me your 20s are for figuring out who you are, your 30s are about processing your past and figuring out how you want to live going Forward, and your 40s are for finally enjoying yourself. I'm not very far into that decade but I'm finding it true so far. I'm confident in who I am and in my life, so I'm free to just focus on celebrating that.

[@ingagud]

Love to read this, as I’m turning 40 in a few weeks and as far as for 20s and 30s it sounds accurate. I can see how 40s would be that :)

[@earthling256]

I’m in my 20s and I’ve spent a lot of the time processing the last and figuring how I want to live going forward… 😅

[@ekjordan]

My friend in his 60s just told me 50s are the best!

[@graywave4893]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@jacquelynroe9036]

I feel this way too! I turned 40 in January and really feel like I’m hitting my stride. Also not sure how my grandma’s hands ended up on my body already 😂 but hey, now I get to remember her every time I look at them 🤷🏼‍♀️❤

[@amandajay7922]

As a 42 y/o who gets clocked for 10+ years younger than I am, I'm very grateful that I've always been interested and active about skincare and sunscreen. I've been applying sunscreen every day since I was 21 and the difference it has made is visible. Skin cancer runs in my family so it played double duty but the aging benefit is a bonus xD That being said, I completely agree that aging is a privilege, especially when I realize I'm only five years away from the age my mother died. Bottom line is don't get obsessed with "fixing" your skin and looking 22 forever but think of skincare as self care, as health care and have fun with it! Consistency is key so use products you like and can afford on a regular basis as well (the cheap stuff can be really good!)

[@Bardes82]

Very true! I've only gotten into skincare since my mid 30s. I'm about to turn 42 in 16 days and I consistently get told I look younger, which I'm super thankful for. I've really been trying to understand my skin at 41 and treat it the absolute best I can and embrace getting older

[@jmszoom]

This!

[@thescarletgraywitch8052]

There is a lot of genetics involved in that as well. I am over 50, so I even grew up in the era of tanning beds being super popular but thanks to some weird genetic miracle, I didn't begin really noticeably aging until I passed 50. Now I worry that I'll go into speed aging at some point due to some of the bad behaviors we had when younger. 😳😆

[@mizbarehana5498]

​@@thescarletgraywitch8052 So true. I'm 41 and always mistaken for mid 20s. I have plenty of family and close friends a lot older than me. For women, I've especially noticed that once you hit menopause the aging progresses rapidly. All the damage you put your body through starts to show almost overnight! So when someone in their 40s talks about looking younger, not really impressive. But 50+ >> there's definitely good genes and good habits from their youth doing all the work now!!

[@cindyrodriguez1915]

What face sunscreen do you use ?? ❤

[@yunhosparrot]

20 year old here! Videos and comments like these really remind me to take care of my body more and to appreciate how my life is going. Being in school I often forget to show myself and my skin kindness, especially my hands, so I’ll be reminding myself to do these. But I also love wrinkles and lines as people age, it’s one of the most beautiful things in life!

[@jollyworms]

At 49 the only advice I give is use sun screen and eye cream and whatever moisturizer you put on your face, put on your neck and hands.

[@elisemurray5263]

21 and only starting skincare now. i do struggle with the beauty standards but being more offline and just in life, i'm just loving me for me and making sure to take care of myself with skincare! hope school's going well and remember you're beautiful as you are

[@Rubez_z]

My mama always encouraged me to use spf on my hands since 18! I’m 25 now and the Eucerin SPF 30 hand cream is one of my holy grail products! Love it!

[@bellyjewel]

Ooh, I didn’t even know Eucerin made an SPF hand crème. I use Supergoop’s Hand Screen. It’s fine, but a little pricey.

[@lrzbhnsn]

I really need to start doing this. I'm 29 and my hands look like I'm a 50 year old 😂 (no offense to 50+ people)

[@Rubez_z]

@@bellyjewel Its really good! Its price varies depending on where you get it, so I always look for the discounts and its thick so a little goes a long way but its brilliant and my hands are always super soft after! Definitely give it a try!

[@Rubez_z]

@@lrzbhnsn 😂 Then definitely get a hand spf! But also a little trick I love to rejuvenate the hands is if you use retinol then take a little bit to put on your hands just before bed! And then the spf in the morning! They’ll be back to looking 29 in no time!

[@lrzbhnsn]

@Rubez_z Thank you so much!!! I am going to do this! 😊

[@thesussexbunion]

Well aging to me means being comfortable within one's own skin, regrets or not. Don't waste your time with regrets-make plans for your future, and not repeating those mistakes. Move forward without looking back!

[@mesalouis8976]

I just turned 40 and I agree.

[@Name..........]

Everyone has regrets, mine was being born

[@raigenhuss7030]

@@Name..........yikes

[@swedishcarrot]

I read a magazine article in high school from hand models and I’ve been doing hand cream with cotton gloves at night since I was 19 it works a treat. I also was a goth kid so until I finally found a facial sunblock in my 30’s, I always used an umbrella to shade me from the sun. My mom would constantly tell me when I was little not to forget my neck and hands, she’s my OG influencer 😊

[@picklebird1261]

I have rosacea and "old" skin but it looks amazingly good for 78 because of long time sunscreen use and limited sun time and use of red light therapy for the last couple of yrs. You are so right about keeping your routine simple without too many products. Every time I get sucked into adding some new "must have" products to my routine, my barrier gets thrown out of whack and it takes me weeks to heal it and get things back on track. (I'm in the midst of one of those phases right now--ugh!) Seems like I'd be old enough to have learned that lesson!!

[@GracieMae493]

I fully support the premise of this video, if I may also offer a different perspective. As a 31 year old mother of three, I appreciate myself if I take care of my skin even half of the time. And I am fully okay with how my story is beginning to show on my face in crows feet and frown lines. I think of them as enhancing my smile, and I call my frown lines my "wisdom lines" because I like the way they make me look discerning. Overall, I have to prioritize taking care of myself and my kids in countless other ways, and I know I'll never regret it as long as I'm always giving it my best.

[@autieglow]

Love this 💕

[@sassagrass7095]

From one Gracie to another Gracie, I feel the exact same way. I'm 26 and sometimes have to actively talk myself out of getting botox in my forehead when I turn 30. My core essence says not to do it, and that perspective is key. I endlessly love the way natural people look much, much more than people who have tox and fillers, and even though it's no competition, I am learning to view myself the same way and give myself the same grace and love that I give to other people.

[@Maybe.Its_You]

@@sassagrass7095that was jus beautiful ❤

[@AM-hs4nk]

As a 25 year old, I really appreciated the way you talk about aging and how we're often too focused on hiding or avoiding it. I really needed to hear this. Subscribing right now.

[@ashleytyraisaacs]

I started a skin care routine at 17! That was when K-beauty and Lush were becoming popular and marketed to teens. I don’t even think I had skin concerns. My main goal was literally just having fun. But around 23, I got really depressed and down with life in general that I stopped for a few years. Now I’m almost 30 and I still struggle with a skin care routine. I don’t know if I notice myself aging but I definitely notice how much harder it is to care about myself or take that extra time.

[@judieloveday1643]

The best "anti-ageing" advice I was given was by my mother when I was 17 or so - she told me to stop trying to tan. I just turned 64, and my skin is pretty good. I've been using decent skincare since I was 14 or so, and it wasn't always the expensive stuff. Heck, my mother used Olay moisturiser her whole life and had great skin up until she passed. I do wish I could get rid of my dark under eye circles though.

[@Marskilius]

The "keep your routing basic" is true! Keeping it at one active/serum at a time has given my skin the breather that it needed. My skin use to be super sensitive in my 20s, it still is to an extent, but it's much stronger than it use to be! Bombarding it with the "7 layer" or "10 step" routine wrecked havoc on my poor skin barrier 😭😂

[@nerida3347]

I'm 20 now and I love my actives lol, I'm happy to not have sensitive skin most of the time. I have pretty acne prone skin (partly because of medication) so I really focus on that issue

[@Marskilius]

@@nerida3347 You are blessed and your routine works for you! I wish my skin was stronger and that I could use just anything without problems. I've had all sorts of problems with my skin ever since I was a kid. Acne is also my main concern currently, but it's occasionally difficult to handle with my sensitivities and allergies. Especially when I got new ones when I hit 30... 😬😵‍💫 I need to read each label very carefully and be sure to not "overload" my skin with actives.

[@squkyshoes]

I wear long fingerless gloves when driving or if I'm out in the sun for a long time to keep my hands looking young. I wash my hands way too frequently for sunscreen on the hands to be a practical option.

[@Pfchang7]

Sunscreen lotion 💕

[@barbara9315]

I work as a carer and washing my hands every other minute. Sunscreen is a no go for me too.

[@KittySheep]

Oh have you tried "golfers gloves" yet? I got these long Korean fingerless gloves that both prevent sun exposure and keep my arms cool. People have made fun of me for them, but whatever 😅

[@Vampirita447]

Extra lol. Reminds me of those Chinese girls that walk around on a cloudless day with an umbrella

[@Andy-ne5qi]

Me too I have to wash my hands often because I have a shitty immune system. So putting on hand cream and sun screen is impractical. But I have gloves for driving or going out

[@mauchkimberly]

Loved your points on "well aging". I'm 52 and my philosophy, similar to what you expressed, is that well aging skin is skin that you care about, at the age you're in. We so often get carried away with whatever's going on in life and we neglect physical self care sometimes (or become hyper-focused; both are problems). Well aging, then, is an awareness of where you are in life, and taking steps to take care of yourself where you are.

[@JamesWelsh]

Yesssss I love that!

[@chronically.artist8733]

As a nearly 22 year old who's recently started doing a skincare routine and eating healthier, this came out at the perfect time for me, thank you! I hadn't even realised I wasn't using subscreen on my neck even though I've been burnt there many times so thanks for the reminder!!

[@GenXfrom75]

I’m almost 50! And I learned so much in my 30s… and those lessons have tremendously improved my skin. ❤

[@pennyrussell3252]

Not only do i notice my skin is better due to diet, but i also realized how much it effects my mental health too. If i eat foods that disagree with me Ive come to notice my depression and anger issues spike a lot more. I use a handheld light therapy machine that also does micro currents and i do love it. Even if its a placebo effect I feel like it atleast helps absorb the product into my skin faster.

[@Smittenhamster]

Honestly, same. I especially notice it with sugar.

[@ashleyc723]

In my forties and last year I began using body retinol. I use topicals slather once or twice a week and the gold bond every evening. My skin hasn’t looked this good since my early thirties. My sun damage has lightened significantly and my hands look much more youthful.

[@LinnieCat]

Which kind do you use?❤

[@Vampirita447]

Spill

[@RC-gd7nt]

I use gold bond age renew and it’s the best!!! I have tried more pricey body retinol products but nothing compares to this!

[@LinnieCat]

@@RC-gd7nt it unfortunately doesn’t seem to be accessible in Scandinavia but thank you anyway!

[@theworldsmostforgottentown]

I've been eyeing the Goldbond retinol hand cream for a while, I guess I will have to get it once I use up my current hand cream. Thank you for the advice ❤

[@Lulu-xl5cm]

"sponsored by hello fresh" LOL you had me in the 1st second xD

[@fishfishfishfish8267]

Just turned 20 here. This whole comment section and video is great for advice not because I'm scared to age but because so many people my age don't know how to take care of themselves. This has been so helpful to know what positive habits I should build for myself just to keep myself healthy.

[@thesussexbunion]

PS @jamesWelsh I'm 56 years old now, and only found you after a friend gifted me a huge amount of luxury skincare products that I had absolutely no idea what to do/ how to apply. I rarely even wore makeup. I'm far from competent with all of it, but I'm learning-So thank you to both you and your brother!

[@JamesWelsh]

Ahhhh I’m glad you found us! Hope you are enjoying your routines!

[@thesussexbunion]

@@JamesWelsh they're becoming sort of a guilty pleasure after a day spent with my rescues. 😂

[@SakuraPinkPeach]

I was wondering why you haven't been doing that many product review videos lately. Good for you, James, for prioritising your skin's health over testing loads of products 💖

[@jenmost9292]

Hypochlorous acid has been a game changer. I am a nurse that wears a mask a lot and when I introduced Tower 28 into my routine I really noticed that the pores of my nose appeared smaller and didn’t “fill” up as quickly. I just ordered some from Prequel and it came today. Love this and can’t wait to try the Gleanser.

[@onimendez7735]

Love the Tower 28. Been using it for 5 and a half months, noticeable difference.

[@cameronmalchow7597]

I can't believe how much they charge for a bottle of the Tower 28 SOS Spray. I was wanting to try it, but it's a pure money grab from that brand. It costs very little to make hyperchlorous acid spray, and they are charging close to $40 Canadian. Prequel doesn't ship to Canada and when I emailed them inquiring when they might be opening a Canadian store I received a rather rude response telling me if I try to use a mail forwarding service they will cancel the order and ban me from buying in the future. Like, I wasn't even asking about that.

[@Smittenhamster]

I use the Briotech one and have been loving it as well.

[@anna8968]

I feel like I’ve looked my best ever as someone in my 30s but dear lord my 30s have been rough 😂 I call it my broken era because I’m realizing all my choices and actually digesting the consequences of those choices. Being happy takes work so I’m hoping by 40 I can find that freedom within myself to just love life again and accept myself with knowing there’s always room for growth. I just want to live without all these overwhelming tedious thoughts 😩 all with time and some work I’ll get there!

[@lesliewit]

All of my skincare choices were totally happenstance until I hit my 40's. THEN it became intentional. I'm just glad that I knew to prioritize moisturizing, especially my decolletage. My niece modeled a bit in her teens, and one of the things her teachers said was to always moisturize your face and neck together. I'm still baby stepping up to retinoids.

[@sashavonkirsch4948]

I'm driving bicycle a lot and I have to say that my hands had become more than an older than my body. Cuz I noticed this now. Always sunscreen on my hands and once a week strong glycolic peel and some slugging with urea cream for the night and my hands. Looking much better now!❤

[@chloedean3403]

LOVE THIS VIDEO ❤. I’ve been having a bit of a crisis lately, I’m 30 in May and have been fixated on the fine lines I have around my eyes, but the more I’ve thought about it, I’m nearly 30 and it’s ok not to look 18! Ageing is a gift 🎁

[@ChrystalVanDusseldorp]

I'm 41, and I really enjoy the Glow Recipe avocado eye cream. It has retinol, and is so hydrating but not greasy. 💚

[@chloedean3403]

@@ChrystalVanDusseldorp Thank you for this recommendation! ❤️

[@NotYourNetwork]

Hyaluronic acid with B3 serum on the back of hands and neck followed by sunscreen works wonders. Argireline serum and HA under the eyes as well...such a difference. Also, use BHA liquid exfoliant, and AHA smooths out the texture.

[@shaffer_sl]

‘Keep your routine basic’ is so true. I have rosacea and sensitive skin too, and I’m finally accepting that I can’t be the person who tries new products all the time. I’ve developed multiple allergies to ingredients and the contact dermatitis isn’t worth it. Even .018% tretinoin is too much for my skin. So I’m finally sticking to what I know works for me: cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. I’d love to work in a gentle exfoliant & retinol, but that’s probably my limit

[@puzzledillusionist]

you and me both!! i used to have really hardy skin until i developed perioral dermatitis and pretty bad rosacea. the balancing act to not have a flare up is hard but medicated face wash, unscented moisturizer, and sunscreen have been the best things for me so far

[@shaffer_sl]

The balancing act is tough indeed. What’s the medicated face wash you’re using?

[@TheBaumcm]

There are some acids, like mandelic and lactic that exfoliate very gently. Bakuchiol can also be a good retinoid alternative but since it is a plant extract you really need to look at the manufacturer to see if you are actually getting an active. I can’t really use retinoids either, in any great percentage. I can use low percentage adapalene but only on trouble spots and very mild retinoids, but never every day. It destroys my barrier. I have no such issue with bakuchiol.

[@funsizedi88]

The Naturium Retinal has been a game changer for me, as I have sensitive, fair skin that just burns no matter what, roseca on my cheeks(like under the eyes and on either side of my nose) plus hormonal acne. I've been using a targeted approach. I only use Retinal on my "problem" areas like the forehead/ nasal labia folds and jawline. I use 10% lactic acid, bit started with 5% and worked my way up. I rotated actives and only used them every other night for the entire first month.

[@froggirl96]

i just turned 28 today and i'm happy with how my skin is for the most part. sure i could've worn more sunscreen and not picked during my doubts of cystic acne as a teenager but at this point i'm just adding an eye serum. i'm glad you continue to be the voice of reason about skincare!!!❤

[@JuneGaffney]

I was so late to skincare, very sensitive skin and thought there was only physical interventions which I don't want. I'd love to go back and tell myself sunscreen on the neck and upper chest! Visiting Korea made me look into skincare and I'm loving the affordable, gentle help it gives my skin.

[@Stormith]

Diet makes such a huge difference. The processed foods we eat are literally killing us at record rates, of course they’re making our skin bad too. In the past two years I’ve increased my raw fruits and veggies consumption to nearly half my diet and I’ve got the best skin ever. Clean eating works for so many issues

[@onimendez7735]

💯 agree!!

[@TheBaumcm]

Not sure it’s so much clean eating, as all foods are processed in some ways. However, looking at what you personally need for nutrition, is probably the biggest thing. Many people don’t get enough protein (should be at least 0.8 g per lb if you are sedentary and much more if you are active). Since skin and muscle are protein, and your muscle is completely renewed every 3-4 months, it makes sense that this would have enormous impact.

[@EmilyCunningham-e7v]

In reference to your comment regarding IBS and skin - I have IBS also and noticed the connection between my IBS flaring and my face breaking out. I started taking ginger (I just take a capsule of ginger from a brand at the drugstore) each time I eat a meal to help with digestion and my skin cleared up. Actually the skin on the rest of my body is much softer and smoother also. It also helped my IBS tremendously. I haven’t had a flare since I started the ginger and my life has been insanely stressful the past few months. Hope this helps someone!

[@hindypearson]

Since I was in my late teens I've consistently had a skincare routine, of course the products have changed over time. I never once thought of hand care as something to concern myself with, until I looked at my hands the other day and thought oh my goodness, how old do they look!

[@choycejoyce4699]

It’s so hard even with the awareness, like with how often we wash our hands and how inconvenient it is to have slippery sunscreen that doesn’t dry down as quick as lotion (if at all). I can’t keep sunscreen on my hands past smoko. I just rub the leftovers from face application to the backs of my hands and call it a day now

[@helenaBeau]

It’s all in the eye of the beholder, I have a sister that’s 12 years older than me. I remember being in my late teens and actually thinking how pretty her hands were yet she never had any kind of skincare routine and she still loves to bake in the sun 😅 I know it’s important to stay healthy and to avoid too much of anything but people worry too much about this silly stuff to the point where they aren’t truly living anymore. I’m sure your hands are beautiful, and that they still serve you well.

[@mayhem875]

I’m 25 and I never even had acne in high school, but now I do! It made me start paying attention to my skin more and it’s not as much of a burden as I thought it would be. It’s fun to take a few minutes and do my little routine. AND I wear sunscreen now, it’s been a game changer

[@beccy46]

Think of how often we wash our hands? We are constantly stripping them of their natural moisture and aren’t replacing that moisture as often as we need to. That, in combination with the things you mentioned, is why they age so much faster than the face and body.

[@CarolineCarnivorous]

I turn 30 in 5 months, and for the past month I've had the longest skincare kick I've ever had (which includes binging your videos)! I've never had the energy to cleanse twice a day, now I've done it every day. I guess because of my atopic eczema, all the treatments for that wear me out. But as a new mom, skincare has been a really nice way to quickly take care of myself and feel luxurious. Hope I can stick with it this time, and that new products motivate me 💪

[@KittySheep]

Yay for mama time! Something that I appreciate both James Welsh and Lab Muffin Beauty talk about is that a skin care routine can be great if it's just a few minutes of pleasure. This smells nice, this feels nice, this moment is about me.

[@alicein1984]

I'll be 40 this year & I completely agree with you on hand creme & sunscreen on my hands more when I was younger. I've started now trying to be better about that, my hands don't have major damage, but I've definitely noticed a difference between the skin on my hands vs my face & other places I regularly use skin care & lotion. Aging is definitely better than the alternative though!

[@kelseyfield3165]

I've been dealing with horrible eczema on my hands for the past 5 years. It made me feel like my hands had aged a lot. But what I've learned over the past year is to keep a bottle of hand cream or lotion by the soap dispenser in my bathroom and kitchen and Everytime I wash my hands I use moisturizer right after. It has helped a lot with both the eczema and the feeling of them aging.

[@TheBaumcm]

My adoptive brother was one month younger than me. We celebrated our birthdays together all through our childhood. He passed in 2017 at 37. Birthdays are hard, not because I’m getting older but because he never will. While I may wish I had done things differently, I’m still around to change them which is bittersweet. It makes you realize how trivial worrying about such things is in the grander scheme.

[@auliaazizah3718]

agree with the eye cream so much! i stopped using eye cream after using it consistently for 2 years but more white bumps under my eyes appear than usual and the texture there is rough. as soon as i started using one again the white bumps feel so much smoother

[@RusyDena98]

I'm 26 and now I'm deep in the skincare lore. I've been doing my hands since I keep seeing other skincare youtubers always lather their excess products on hands. I just finished buying tons of skincare, but I won't be using everything all at once and they're all gentle which focus on hydration. Gotta get myself motivated with all new products. And yes. You're right about eating habit. I gotta step up my diet now. I also want to start taking care of my whole body and hair health. But oh well, gotta take it step by step.

[@sarahsimpson2345]

Aging is definitely a privilege - I’m dealing with breast cancer and hope to get very old and wrinkly!

[@JamesWelsh]

You will! 💜💜

[@nelata9860]

You're going to survive this and live a super long life ❤️

[@BlueDog263]

Oh, James; I do enjoy your rants and luv the passion in which they are done! 🙂

[@ihartmichaeljackson1]

I’m 31 and I’m NGL, I’m seeing the aging and I am getting scared a little. I’m not as good with my skincare routine as I should be but I am Ben to the point of considering fillers and Botox where I normally wouldn’t. This was such a positive video and I appreciate you so much for making it. Also the “hello fresh ad” made me CHUCKLE! 😂Great vid as always James💜

[@Laraabigale]

I'm 36 and only really got into a better skincare routine 3 or 4 years ago (and ashamed to admit spf everyday instead of just in the summer is only a recent addition). I definitely wish I'd found a basic routine earlier, but happy I have one now. I think sticking with products you know your skin likes once you've found them rather than trying everything is definitely great advice. ❤

[@galacticgardevoir9496]

I'm 23, have been using retinol for a monthish, and honestly, I wish I had started using retinol sooner. Was watching a video from Cas Bankson, and she offhand mentioned that tretinoin is an advanced form of retinol and retinol can be a good step for ance if standard acne-marketed products don't work for you before you consider using tret. I picked up the Byoma retinol oil, and within a week, my ance had started clearing up. Now, my acne is pretty much only in the spots on my face that I have a habit of touching often (I tend to rest my chin in my left hand when clearing out work emails, so the left side of my chin and jawline). Once I've finished up the Byoma bottle that I have, I'm planning on trying the Some by Mi retinol, I love their Acne line.

[@jmszoom]

As a holistic esthetician, for me it’s pro-aging! Proactively aging and positively aging, because it’s a beautiful thing, and we are lucky to go through the process of getting older. Coming from a pharmacy background, it really scares me that no one is thinking about the long term health and side effects with all these med spa procedures, strong topicals and medications. Love everything you said today James. 👏

[@TheBaumcm]

That is aging gracefully. It doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means doing what makes sense and what actually has impact but recognizing you cannot stop the hand of time. It means recognizing that you may not have the resources (time and money) and if it becomes an obsession, you might be sacrificing the things that should matter more.

[@Lady.Fern.]

Keep your basic routine, yep thank you needed that lol after my insane acne finally cleared up after having surgery to excise endometriosis I was only using water and lanolin, I started watching your videos and decided I needed to add some stuff into my routine. Boy was that a mistake I either break out or flush out! Going back to water and lanolin, it doesn’t feel like much of a pampering this way, but at least my skin feels good and I don’t constantly feel like I’m coming down with a fever 😅

[@Bunccellati]

As someone who has no self discipline (I genuinely just really struggle with it) I know there’s so much I should be doing but just.. cant find the motivation for. Struggling with depression from preteens into just about last year (I turn 25 soon) I think plays a major part in that because we all know how that can affect hygiene habits and im only just playing catch up now basically. I’m slightly better at it, I at least properly wash my face 2-3 times a week which I’m proud of but I want to be better with it 😭

[@carlgrimeseyepatch27]

i am noticing wrinkles at 28 and i an excited because you never really think of the day arriving! It is making me double down on my water intake and retinal use!

[@ajengyf]

Eye creaaaams! So glad u mention it! After sunscreen, I should've use eye cream more diligently! I have a dark undereye, which are genetics, so I thought eye cream were no use until I found a perfect match for my undereye concern! It really does help to lighten up my undereye and doesn't make me look sleepy all the time 😂

[@angeldelight4169]

which one is it??👀

[@melissawilliams3185]

You are hilarious! Sometimes I am watching your videos and laughing out loud. Thank you!! Also, lov your insight on skin care.

[@TheKindredTrucker]

I wish I'd always been better about sunscreen, and these days I'm guilty of not using it in the colder weather months. But I'm a truck driver, and I'm basically sitting in a fishbowl all day, so it's extra important that I use it (anyone who drives a lot for their job should really be on the sunscreen)! Thank you for mentioning hands, that's an easy one to forget! I get a lot of compliments on my skin and I credit the fact that I did start using sunscreen in my teens (thanks, Mom!!), and also just from improving my skincare using things you've shared, James! I also started using botox in my 40s and I think that was just the right time. You're right, it't not necessary to start using it at a really young age. It's just a waste of money!!

[@erinbyrd5181]

I have a TheraFace for red light therapy, I use it every other day alternating with my NuFace. I have definitely noticed a reduction in fine lines around my eyes, and the sub-infrared is really helping how plump my skin stays.

[@onimendez7735]

Excellent points James! And the Hello Fresh comment made me giggle 😃 Thank you for sharing all cruelty-free products! 💜

[@AmyWoodcock-im7kl]

James I mean this as a compliment you have amazing skin. I've been trying to get glowy skin and everytime i watch it videos I'm like this guy has great skin and lovely

[@kirstenolson776]

I bought a red light therapy mask in January as an Xmas present to myself. I'm fairly consistent at using it every other day. I love it. I looooooove it. 100% would recommend.

[@pathofthetrickster]

Oh heck that's reassuring that your colonoscopy was clear! I'm literally going through the same thing. Been dealing with IBS all my life but it flared up really bad a few months ago (I've always been trying to eat well but guess it didn't help). Now I'm waiting for biopsies to see if its IBS or IBD 😢 avoiding wheat has been the biggest thing to help over all with joint pains and my mood too

[@JamesWelsh]

sounds like the same thing i went through! had ibs most of my adult life but started to get really bad. had a sharp pain in the side of my stomach for a long time, i thought it was kidney stones at one point then all signs pointed to colon cancer. So i had a few tests done and got the all clear. I religiously avoided all my triggers for like...3 months and even found new ones doing that! Peas and high protein stuff sets me off. Also the stress was not helping! good luck i hope it all goes okay

[@jojomarch]

Yes to the spf on hands. I’m really bad doing my neck too. Just to let you know when you started the eye cream bit you said sunscreen is a more expensive moisturiser instead of eye cream is (I know it was a mistake!)

[@becxification]

I've always moisturised even with oily skin. Couldn't afford expensive items, so it was a basic face wash like Garnier or Neutrogena for oily skin, and Nivea oil free moisturiser which contained 'uv filters' - no SPF rating so I just hoped for the best and applied extra by my eyes 😂. I'm currently using Dermatica and have ordered some 'Gruum' products to compliment it 😊. Eye cream I've got a few so I just grab what's nearest - I don't have many lines (The magic 'UV filters in that good ol' Nivea?), so I just use something to brighten and tighten with a bit of moisturisation in it 👌. Thank you for the continued content James, really piques my interest and is relevant, informative, and highly amusing at times! Also thank you for your honest and candid reviews - this is what influencing SHOULD look like 🥰

[@broghan2729]

35 😮 you look amazing! Your skin is flawless and you always look so fresh, clean and youthful!!! 🎉

[@sideshowmob]

35 IS young.

[@darkydoom]

It's so easy to stay consistent with light therapy. I do all my Cleansing, then lay down with my mask for 15min, then finish off with my serums and moisturisers. Every night! I have not had a pimple since I started using it. All my hyperpigmentation is gone. All my fine lines have decreased. Best purchase ever

[@corsicanlulu]

which one did u use? omnilux?

[@darkydoom]

@@corsicanlulu the Cleopatra mask and bought it through a Korean reseller Glass Skin Co. It looks STUPID but has a lot of LED lights and can cycle through 7 different t colours

[@katiekilgore6319]

I'm 25 and I just got into using lotion and cuticle oil on my hands everyday, need to do better with spf and need an eye cream, this is such good advice to remember as I start getting to a point when this is going to make a difference for me

[@palomaaviles5998]

This whole video hit home for me I don't watch any skin care videos anymore because I am an anxious spender and I have actually really messed up my skin barrier in a terrier way multiple times. I have allergies and eczema and didn't have health insurance until recently so I have a doctor now and I am pretty much healed now aside from my redness. But I was always influenced into trying new things and chasing poreless glass skin and it just isn't really possible. And people don't look like that in real life. I used to even think that if I got Botox I could get rid of all my pores too. I don't know but I love this video I needed to see this thank you ❤

[@spidey2108]

just bought an led mask the other day ! im so excited to see a difference with my rosacea !

[@KikiMTL]

You had me there for a second with the Hello Fresh part! 😂

[@devonhealy4553]

I completely think your gut affects your skin health. Your colon and small intestines get rid of a mass amount of toxins from your body, and if you are backed up or have issues with digestion, it can absolutely affect your skin. I find that the healthier my gut is, the less breakouts and inflammation I have in general. Inflammation in your body can also affect a ton of bodily functions, so the healthier you eat for your specific needs, the better you will feel overall. Everyone is different, obviously, so not everyone will have the same dietary needs. It's worth looking into if you have bad health or skin issues though. Thanks for another great video James! ❤

[@loreabuencamino4931]

After using Tret for 2 yrs I just recently got into the habit of putting some on my hands too😮 why I didn’t do that in the first place I don’t know but glad I found out about it while watching a derm in IG 😍

[@katelynhughes5708]

thank you so much for videos like this james, as someone who is turning 20 in a month this is so helpful

[@johnguzmandiaz]

11:18 “Collagen, elastin… Prod.. All that shit” 😂😂😂😂

[@BenyahDT]

I always love James’ videos they’re always so well done 😌

[@TheBaumcm]

Find what works for you but I have found for me that less is more because sometimes you wind up chasing side effects (like with any treatment). Up until I was 35, it was oil of Olay bar soap and body lotion. No sunscreen, no serums. Sunscreen when I was growing up was not as cosmetically elegant for anyone medium or deeper. I now have found some great gel cream options with no cast that I can apply the recommended amount without looking like I’m on my deathbed and are really hydrating. Very little makeup because it either didn’t show up or didn’t look good. I couldn’t even wear pantyhose because it looked so weird. Figured I should start looking at other options as I aged. I went into L’Occitane and when they asked what I was in for, I explained that at 35 I needed something more. They didn’t believe me and asked what I had been doing. At 44, my niece’s friends think I am their age. There is so much that goes into aging in regards to genetics, diet, activity and other peoples perception of our age, your personality, your energy, and more. I also think that stress and not knowing how to cope with it can have a major impact.

[@KittySheep]

I recently turned 33. In my early twenties, I definitely had that mentality of feeling invincible. A meal could be just a caramel frappe, and soda multiple times a day. Basically, more sugar than water! When I turned 25, it's like a switch flipped and I was suddenly jogging every morning after having a PLATTER of fruit, drinking 2liters of water every day. It was astounding how different my skin was! I don't live somewhere jogging friendly anymore, but I still try to get my servings of fruit and veggies in every day. Luckily, sunscreen has always been part of my routine because of never letting go of my goth phase. ☠️ Using moisturizer on my face is a very new addition for me. I am planning on buying a red light panel for my partner and I to use some day. Ideally, we will use it while meditating "au natural", making it a multipurpose session. Hey, if you're reading this and have some water to drink, CHEERS! 🌊

[@alliemonreale]

I don’t get why people act like it’s such a huge deal that you need to use a red light mask consistently. I love using my mask. It gives me a reason to just be still and chill for 10 minutes. I feel like it’s so meditative and just a nice little act of self-love.

[@Theogteacherr]

Which one do you use? I’m finding it very daunting

[@badfairy9554]

I don't have happy lines but Earth has started to pull on me. it sucks. So now I am looking at collagen. I have been using Elemis, I think it works. No7 stopped the lines. I am 58. I need a good pump.

[@crystalliving993]

They way I cracked up at the hello fresh sponsorship 😂😂😂😂. I'll def take my hand skin care and eye cream more seriously. Thank you ❤

[@adf89]

I can relate to all of these but especially the last one. A few years ago (genuinely don't know how long) I became lactose intolerant and it affects my skin so much. I get cystic acne and a lot of redness depending on what I eat and it took me a WHILE to figure it out, and every time I eat too much junk food or something like that in a few days I can feel the difference on my face. Wish my younger self was better at listening to my body 😅

[@onimendez7735]

Same, I drink almond milk now and cutting out dairy has helped greatly! (do miss it though)

[@bedtimeat8]

Having a driving long sleeved shirt and a scarf for the neck/head is something i recommend. Keep it in the car at all times. Im planning on adding gloves soon.

[@anastasia.beaverhousen]

When I’m feeling a bit lazy with sunscreen I at least put on a dark or thick shirt/sweatshirt. I read a long time ago that a white T-shirt has an spf of about 5.

[@flamingorabbit8732]

I remember in college reading dita von teese's interview where she mentioned daily use of sunscreen and retinol, I'm so glad I read it cos now I'm 36 n I'm pretty happy with the state of my skin. Although at one point during the skin care craze in covid era I switched up my routine by adding more stuff to it and it ruined my skin for a while. And now I'm bk to just a few skin care routine n my skin is back to how it was. But I wish I was more consistent with taking care of my body tho like using body lotions, body scrubs and hair mask n stuff lol but I'm just so lazy sometimes

[@sebumpostmortem]

Oh, Dita🙌🏻 She is the unintentional true OG influencer in sooooo many aspects!!!😍. It will sound stupid but I always struggled with all kind of toothpaste flavours🤢. Washing my teeth was a forced torture that I did in the name of health. Until she shared that he used MARVIS Jasmine💜. The "retro lady" has always been ahead of her time! 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@elizabetha.188]

Thanks for another fun video! I've been using a skin routine since high school. I started with the Clinique 3 Step system. Here's my current skin routine: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, Clinique Smart moisturizer- morning and night. I throw Too Cool For School egg face masks on when I'm feeling super dry (always after flying). I use Ulta MD spf 46 every morning. I put it on my neck, face and hands. My routine keeps me looking good and feeling great (yes, I'm still obsessed with Ab Fab) Cheers!

[@ada6044]

In my head I'm still 15. It was like yesterday for me and I will never let go that 15 years old me,this is why aging is terrible for me,that feeling that you're more and more near to the end of your existence it's just sacks.

[@mcgoogs]

Your takes are always so freshing James!

[@inesm.z6057]

Literally put on this video to kill time while I was doing my red light therapy. This stuff really works wonders. My skin feels and looks amazing

[@souka-sama9655]

Omg the video that I waited so much 🥺🥺❤️❤️

[@cinziastorchi7284]

Hai ragione James..; i 30anni , fino ai primi 40anni ..sono i tempi migliori della vita..Io lo posso dire , dato che li ho percorsi da parecchio tempo..ma non li dimentico , perché troppo belli..Anche perché, i miei ragazzi, erano bimbi piccoli ..ora loro, sono in questa fascia di età. ❤

[@DeeChambers-ci6cn]

I loved the comment about IBS and skin and healthy eating. It is super true.

[@feychildtarot355]

I'm 28 and I've done the basics on skincare. I'm currently looking for a better Moisturizer I have dry skin and my cerave moisturizing lotion isn't cutting it. I have my wedding in two and a half months so I want my skin to look nice. Eye cream and diet are ones I wished to incooperate more. I've stuck to cleanser Moisturizer and spf with occasional retinol and exfoliant since I was 18. I go heavy on spf because im fair. Always had combo skin that ranges from oiler to drier depending on diet and time of year.

[@CarmenRosaMarisolZoila]

Why is it so bad to admit we want to LIVE LONG and NOT AGE on the outside. like no one would trade their wisdom for their youth if it not were for young skin. that s all we want, young skin, we actually like the rest of the thing living long gives us.

[@ChrystalVanDusseldorp]

My favorite eye cream is Glow Recipe avocado eye mask. It has retinol and is super hydrating but not greasy. 🥑 I love your commentary videos!🖤💜 Well now I want a red light therapy mask... 😄

[@emilychristmas2827]

Im going to be 34 this year and I have been lucky in terms of aging, but what you said about the anxiety of seeing aging is so relatable. Us in our 30s need to remember we did not have these great resources on skincare in our 20s and it was most definitely a luxury. So expensive with minimal options! Not to mention the content we were consuming was totally opposite….. the 2016 make up beat and witch hazel craze 😂😂 just wreaking havoc on our poor skin lmao

[@BeataTopolska]

Incredible video as always! I totally get the skepticism about Led treatments; I felt the same until I discovered the Faq 202. It's cost-effective compared to multiple salon visits and you own it forever. Might be worth checking out for those considering long-term solutions.

[@emilyonizuka4698]

I'm approaching 30 and am taking notes. I have started to use an eye serum but now I'm wondering if I should add an eye cream too. and yes, I am guilty of being super lazy about sunscreen. I need to work on that.

[@palomac4408]

I'm 19, turning 20in a couple months (that's it I'm an adult now that's terrifying) and I'm just getting into skincare, I was not consistent what so ever all my teen years but I'm getting really tired of my acne so I'm trying to have a real skincare routine. I couldn't care less about signs of aging but I will try to follow the advices of putting sunscreen on my face, neck and hands, hydrating my hands and if I have more money to spend (and if I'm consistent with the products I already have) I think I'll buy a cheap eye cream I also have to eat better for my general health but that's more complicated

[@hellsbells8689]

I'm nearly 60 and have used a moisturizer since I developed eczema at age 7. My skin still looks fine. I've never sun tanned, I'm too pale to even try. I do wish I had slept more and eaten less/better. And not spending a third of my day in the toilet with IBS would have been lovely. I also smoked from a very young age until I was 40. Within a month of stopping I could see a huge difference in my skin. So if anyone is still doing it, please stop and see if you notice the skin get better as quickly as I did. P.S I stopped smoking before I got pregnant and started back up when each son became two.

[@kasumikat]

this makes me so glad i started my skincare journey at 25 (but only got into the routine of things at 26), i used to think i started it really late