Why Your Skin Barrier Matters! Dermatologist Tips for Skin Barrier Repair and Hydrated, Healthy Skin

[@dpaono13]

A good dupe for the skinceuticals triple lipid repair cream is "C.R.E.A.M." by Regimen Lab. It has 2.5% Cermaides in a 3:1:1:1 ratio with Cholesterol, Essential and Non-Essential Fatty Acids. It has no fragrance or essential oils and it's a lot cheaper. They also make a very good vitamin c serum that doesn't get much attention.

[@BuriedTeeth]

Wu tang made a skincare line? 🤔

[@strudel4527]

I also use the vitamin x serum and I love it !

[@db-gb5xi]

I've seen a few derms recommend different alternatives to the skinceuticals triple repair cream including Three ships bio-retinol* shorea butter night cream, skinfix barrier+triple lipid cream or barrier+ skin barrier restoring gel (oily skin), cerave skin renewing night cream or moisturizing cream.

[@pratriciadewan7396]

Viramin x serum from Regimen lab works. I've used it for a year and it helped with hyperpigmentation

[@carak4356]

@@BuriedTeeth❤😂

[@leneskov5184]

My skin loves the Purito Dermide Barrier relief moisturiser - just bought my second bottle.

[@sassyt1545]

There has been a change to CeraVe PM’s formulation. I loved it for years, but not anymore. It stings and some people have complained about it drying out their skin. KZbinr, Angie Hot and Flashy has stopped using it after years of loving it, for the same reason. Such a bummer. CeraVe PM was my favorite.

[@mariacarlstrom362]

CeraVe and Aveeno Calm+Restore in the a.m. (no face washing) and MK Calm+Restore Facial Milk and Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair (after washing off the day’s makeup and sunscreen with Naturium Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm and Neutrogena HydroBoost for sensitive skin). Your advice to omit actives is golden! My 64 yo face is so much happier. I suddenly developed an allergic reaction to something in my new sunscreen, after injuring my skin barrier with 20% Vit C and tretenoin. I know (now!) to not use actives without following instructions (like making sure your skin is dry!). Your advice helped me! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, and how to fix things when skincare goes bad.

[@Rubye269]

My ride or die for combination, acne-prone Skin that can’t handle thick creams are the Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer and the Purito Centella Unscented Recovery Cream.

[@Ayisha857]

Yay, Samantha! I have discovered your channel few months ago & I love your content. It's highly informative. Thanks a ton!

[@emmamcconnell6160]

The dieux instant angel cream… is unbelievably amazing for the skin barrier. It’s actually made for skin barrier support. Its a rich cream, but it actually feels “lighter” on the skin and soaks in unbelievably well and leaves the skin so moisturized all day, without being at ALL greasy. Ive tried SO many moisturizers- this one is so uniquely incredible.

[@DrSamEllis]

Adds to cart… 👀

[@nana-eq3oy]

@@DrSamEllis i have almost used up that moisturizer completely and planning to repurchase. and i have like 2 other moisturizers. perfectly lightweight but nourishing!

[@emmamcconnell6160]

@@DrSamEllis BEKAH20 gets you 20% off!! Ive ordered 3 large tubes. Its my new favorite & I rarely stick to 1 product😭💜 their serum also has a cult following!

[@violetviolet888]

@@DrSamEllis Please invest in a better microphone. There is a lot of vibration and compression in your audio that makes it very difficult to listen to.

[@mymagicword]

@Dr. Sam Ellis - Thanks for this! My first-time issue this year has been my lips. Do you have a video and/or a product recommendation for that area?

[@lucianamaiorana1693]

Looking forward to a video on petrolatum!

[@wumeng2800]

Skinceuticals 2:4:2 cream is amazing. I also love the Cerave moisturising cream for the evening.

[@Teresa_ad]

I love and use strivectin water cream hyaluronic +electrolyto moisturizer

[@rosej9686]

I love Necessaire products! My son and daughter-in-law often send me products on gift-giving occasions and I have enjoyed everything I've tried so far. I'm going to have to start dropping hints for the new body cream. 😉

[@klejdidavidhi7563]

Pleasee try The PURITO Rebarrier Cream with 10 percent panthenol it is amazing for people with combo oily skin and a damaged Barrier

[@kathysharp7551]

Thanks for another great video. I'm super impressed that you are so radient and productive with a baby! Hope the family is well :)

[@Aliciamarieover40]

Last year I stripped my skin so bad I had to go to a Dermatologist and it took a lot of money, a lot of special expensive creams and oral meds and it took me a year to get my skin back to somewhat normal. It’s still is not nearly as oily and iI still have times where it’s super sensitive. I can only use very few limited ingredients

[@keekeejenkins6162]

How did you strip your skin?

[@Aliciamarieover40]

@@keekeejenkins6162 apparently I have sensitive skin and I was trying to follow a regime of a lot of actives like vitamin c, and exfoliate and also serums that was too much for my skin. So my oily skin ended up extremely dry and inflamed and itching and burning and lots of breakouts

[@HangNguyen-ih8rf]

I messed up my skin barrier last week with 1st time using retinol so for 5 days I only wash and let it be. It’s now happy again 😅

[@DallasNatureLover]

Try the “retinol sandwich” method. Also, be sure your face is totally dry before applying retinol.

[@AllMagic_Comeswith_aPrice]

I love your videos ❤ I damaged my skin barrier getting a little heavy handed with my tretinoin, so my aesthetician told me to use Skinceuticals Epidermal Repair cream along with a couple products from SkinBetter Science and Alastin. And to stop using my tretinoin for at least a week. Soooo we shall see how this goes 🤞🏻 Btw, new subscriber!! Xoxo 💋

[@emlinend]

Okay, ordered the body lotion to try. Thanks for the discount code.

[@doctizi]

First of all thank you for this amazing video! I do love the „Niche Beauty Lab Theramid Ceramide Treatment“ its 3% Ceramide, 1% Ecotine & 1% Cica. I also like the „Colibri Cosmetics Barrier Booster“ but i am not sure if it’s available in the US. From time to time i struggle with the skin barrier around my nose and mouth if it’s super windy and cold outside and throughout that period these products safe my life!

[@soniadobricanin4831]

Thank you Doctor Sam ❤️

[@jenniferschneider6979]

Great skin starts with a healthy life.......starting with the inside. No booze, drugs, smoking or processed foods.

[@4328898]

Fixing the skin barrier is so hard when you have acne-prone hypersensitive skin. I feel like all of the usual recommended products contain essential oils and shea butter etc!

[@morgianasartre6709]

My acne prone skin loooves shea butter, so unless you really are sure an ingredient causes you issues - don't just rely on those bs comedogenicity ratings.

[@simoneconde5564]

Oh my gosh, ABSOLUTELY! A lot of heavy emulsifying agents too.

[@wendyarch332]

Is iota body wash good for dry sensitive skin with disrupted skin barrier

[@paulleveriza2090]

Unrelated. I understand there aren’t many studies about this. But anecdotally, which is more potent for anti aging. Retinal or adapalene? Im referring to over the counter products

[@wendyarch332]

Is the dove sensitive skin bar hydrating enough for dry disrupted skin barrier on body? Would you do a video on what products to use for sensitive dry , pigmented body?

[@AllMagic_Comeswith_aPrice]

It’s me again 😂 where did you get the robe you’re wearing?? It looks so comfy ❤

[@ellenlopez3090]

Love the robe! Can I ask the brand?

[@emiliaesstial]

Can you use retinol 5%while breastfeeding nursing???

[@anitamiko9975]

When I’m dry and flaky or have some signs of overdone tretinoin, I’ve been using those rub off enzyme peels. The ones you put on dry skin and massage around. I’m curious what you think about this because I could see it being too irritating for some people. But for me, it’s the perfect way to slough off some dry irritation that is creating ugly texture

[@catnip4587]

I know exactly what you mean. I use a Korean one by Goodal. I gently massage it on areas where there is flaking or dry patches. It is very effective and doesn’t irritate. However I would call this a physical exfoliant as it forms these little white beads

[@anitamiko9975]

@@catnip4587 Yes! Exactly. I don’t know what magic is in there to remove just the very outer flakes without going too deep, but deep enough to smooth and give a refined surface. I use the Saturday Skin peeling gel.

[@Rubye269]

I do the same and to be honest I think it’s the best way to remove the dry flakes for me. I also have to go to a esthetician one time a month and she does the same. So, I think, as long as your skin can tolerate it we are good to stick with it.

[@brooklynm]

I tend to be dry just around my temples and even my eyebrows. I have combination skin but I can’t seem to find anything that will stop this without being too moisturizing for the rest of my face. Any recommendations??

[@amberj3941]

Is the skinceuticals triple lipid repair ok for acne prone skin? Easily breakout with occlusive products.

[@db-gb5xi]

You could check its reviews but some say it works well for their acne skin and some say it doesn't. At least one other derm channel has recommended skinfix skin barrier restoring gel as an alternate to the skinceuticals.

[@Teresa_ad]

I am a 52 year old with normal to dry skin with deep lines on my forehead and just started Tretinon 0.05 %. How long will it take for me to see results ?

[@acdcmiami]

Perhaps ask the doctor who prescribed the medication.

[@NotImpressed22]

6-8 months, you should start seeing some changes. Start slowly, every 72 hours, and move up the application as your skin adjusts. Don't use any acids until your skin is retinized. Use hydrating toners/serums and sunscreen every day. Good luck 😉

[@Teresa_ad]

@@NotImpressed22 I am able to use it every day and use a very good moisturizer but not sure on a hydrating toner, any suggestions on one. Thank you

[@DrSamEllis]

You may see some softening of the lines after about 6 months. But I always try to remind my patients that deep forehead lines are due to repeated movement of the forehead muscles, so even if the skin there is super strong with lots of healthy collagen, the lines will tend to persist because of the muscle activity.

[@NotImpressed22]

@Teresa my favorites are Klairs Supple Unscented, Soon Jung Relief Toner, and Laneige Cream Skin (am use, super lovely!). I am also trying out Kiehl's Ultra Facial (am use) it's pretty good, but the smell is so-so. I hope this helps!

[@موکنگواموکنگوا]

For me shearbutter wirkt the best ☺

[@patriciateague8677]

I've been going through this off and on for awhile now. I pare down the routine and it starts to improve but the minute I add something active again it flares up. Very frustrating.

[@DrSamEllis]

Ugh, I bet! When that keeps happening I think it’s really worth it to examine routine and decide whether those actives add something super worthwhile to your regimen or if overall your skin is better off without them. Chronically inflamed or irritated skin can be counterproductive to a lot the potential benefits that certain actives can offer.

[@patriciateague8677]

@@DrSamEllis It's especially difficult when things that didn't bother me before seem to cause a reaction. I met with my Derm today and she suggested prescription azelaic to help with hormonal acne and irritation and redness and discoloration. I was using OTC Differin which didn't cause irritation but wasn't seeming to be helping the acne. I did also pick up the CeraVe pm moisturizer since you and Dr. Dray both recommend it so highly.

[@lindamcandrew1229]

Hi Dr Sam Ellis, what is your favorite wife brim hat? I wear a baseball cap while walking at the beach but realize it’s probably not best protection. I Love necessarie shampoo, and conditioner also hand cream is quite nice too.

[@tinasung3814]

Just on the 2 sides of my forehead my skin barrier has been inflamed for months. I dont know if i should stop all my actives or just avoid those 2 areas since the rest of my face is fine.

[@Jen-if2it]

Maybe it's your haircare?