Biggest Skincare Myths and What to Do Instead

Biggest Skincare Myths and What to Do Instead | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

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So many #skincaremyths, so little time to debunk them! Here are 5 of the biggest skincare myths, why they're not true according to the science, and what you should be doing instead.
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@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

What skincare myth do you want me to break down? Leave it in a comment!

@maristar852 5 жыл бұрын

What about just going through all the myths from the latest Tati skincare video?🐌

@gingerbadjie9670 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to know about mixing L ascorbic acid serum and NIacinamide ( supposed to be a no no) and if Vitamin C serum should be applied in the AM under sunscreen to enhance its efficacy or in the PM...So what serums and acids can and can't be combined :) Merry Christmas MIchelle xoxo

@JesseniaMills 5 жыл бұрын

Parabens. Parabens. Parabens. Are using products with parabens really a danger? And are there other substances we should look out for? Thank you!!

@leighmeyers9870 5 жыл бұрын

How about debunking some myths about Retin A?

@AQUARIANA02 5 жыл бұрын

Mari Star yeah, that was something else..🤔

@JamesWelsh 5 жыл бұрын

‘It’s like asking someone whose tall, how to get taller’ the best line ever 😂🙏🏼🙏🏼

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

If only that worked! I'm a shortarse 🙁

@PrincessJasminII 4 жыл бұрын

@James 🤣🤣🤣 so true

@piyusarkar3065 4 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience I feel u girl, I'll trade anything for 2 more inches

@user-hu6ry9oq1e 4 жыл бұрын

Soooo satisfying to hear you say “everything is a chemical” as a fellow chemist, I get so irritated seeing chemical free labelled everywhere and victimising “chemicals” as bad, natural can be deadly and synthetic is a viable solution

@piyusarkar3065 4 жыл бұрын

People don't realize that even water is a chemical and those pure aloe gel or fruit extracts also got chemistry behind it

@zainabj8590 4 жыл бұрын

Another chemist here and can't agree more. I cringe at labels, adds and beauty bloggers

@louisa1514 4 жыл бұрын

I'm only a biology undergrad, not a chemist, but i also cringe. I don't understand how this 'chemicals = bad' approach is so popular. Even people who have no interest in science know that water = H2O, yet they don't think that water is bad.

@shashikaweerakoon438 3 жыл бұрын

In deed

@corneliahanimann2173 2 жыл бұрын

It would be kinda funny if they startes putting the list of different molecules found in a banana onto every banana.

@SpookyDarling 5 жыл бұрын

“Everything is a chemical.” THANK YOU! It’s so frustrating hearing people say “chemicals” when they mean “synthetic”

@cocoarose9990 5 жыл бұрын

You are correct about genetics. I know so many older African American people who literally only use dove soap and cocoa butter on their skin and it is flawless. I use cleanser, sunscreen, moisturizer, etc and my skin still has issues.

@smallmevt 5 жыл бұрын

Cocoa Rose my mom drinks every day of her life she looks old and she did look bad when she was in her 30s I’m 40 and I’m always told I look 25 or 28 it’s all about how you take care of urself this is me in the picture 40

@lolas.7024 5 жыл бұрын

@@smallmevt no its both nature and nurture working together. you CANNOT deny the effects of genetics. Yes you can make lifestyle choices , using science proven methods that help slow down aging and improve your own health i.e. no drinking no smoking more exercise and healthier eating , using spf, etc.

@smallmevt 5 жыл бұрын

Commander Shepard yes I agree and drinking lots of water

@foxsisters6257 5 жыл бұрын

same thing for my mom! she literally does the bare minimum and has clear and dewy skin yet i painstakingly put effort into a skincare routine and i still have acne

@Miquelalalaa 5 жыл бұрын

Cocoa Rose You don’t need moisturiser if you don’t use the so called ‘cleanser’.

@adrichiii839 5 жыл бұрын

About the myth “clean skin = good skincare habits” is SO TRUE! My co-worker has flawless skin but she doesn’t do any type of routine and does everything (like sleeping with makeup on) that would give me acne for days/weeks! It’s so unfair...

@VainHarmony 5 жыл бұрын

LITERALLY. If I just sleep with no sunscreen or makeup on my face, I wake up with acne. Genetics nerfed the heck out of us.

@karina4747 5 жыл бұрын

This will bite her later in life when her skin starts ageing worse than yours. Acne may be visible most but there is much more to healthy skin.

@soniathegemini1593 5 жыл бұрын

Yes very true, people keep asking for skincare tips & then complain it doesn’t work on them. Everyone has different skin needs & there’s no such things as a magic potion. Mature adults should know better.

@madymontgomery7489 5 жыл бұрын

hearing you say "Everything is a chemical" was so validating.

@sarahashley8484 5 жыл бұрын

As an Esthetician, all I can say is THANK YOU!! It’s so great to have someone providing correct skincare knowledge and advice instead of just trying to sell a product. Correlation is not causation! Love that and love you! Keep up the great work!

@yensid4294 5 жыл бұрын

Good vs bad alcohol, silicones & talc. Those seem to be the hot button ingredients I read about in comments sections online.

@donotreply8979 5 жыл бұрын

Isn't the alcohol part really simple? Those are easy to distinguish from one another.

@t-.-t. 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!! This!!

@keithparkhill8546 4 жыл бұрын

@@donotreply8979 Here is the problem. FDA will only allow up to 2 percent salicylic acid buffered at 3.5 and up for OTC use. Most buffer to 4. At that pH penatration isn't good at all. So they use alcohol to enhance penatration . If you don't use alcohol then you must use a surfactant . A surfactant damages the skin cell to enhance penatration. You are no better off because they tend to be just as irritating.

@MrJMont21 4 жыл бұрын

keith parkhill proof that surfactants damage skin cells?

@TheFierina 5 жыл бұрын

i would really love to know the facts behind eye cream or any other anti-aging cream and whether they are scientifically proven to be effective for wrinkle lines or not. thank you Michelle!

@AllTheArtsy 5 жыл бұрын

Eye cream is reallt just the right balance of moistrizer for that skin which is very thin and delicate, that's not ao heavy as to cause milia. The best anti aging is retinol plus sunscreen (plus lifestyle factors of course).

@TheFierina 5 жыл бұрын

@@AllTheArtsy thank you :)

@abc92800 5 жыл бұрын

Fifie Ierina This

@HereDiianas 5 жыл бұрын

@@AllTheArtsy You can get the same result with a light moisturiser for sensitive skin ( no perfume no harsh ingredients). Same result but way cheaper. Eye creams can't have active ingredients as this area is too sensitive but still most eye creams on the market have perfume in it... They are nothing special just a way to make us spend an outrageous amount of money...

@mikinyckel439 5 жыл бұрын

I second this! I've read that it is really unnecessary. And it makes sense. But I'd love Michelle to tackle this.

@chasingcookies 5 жыл бұрын

I believed that a man would love me if I had smooth skin. Now I have smooth skin and no mans.

@niraisatsana 5 жыл бұрын

Seymour Butts mans 😂

@maryannemoll 5 жыл бұрын

That is perfectly okay. “Mans” stress us out and give us wrinkles. Moisturizing is more essential.

@inspiredby624 4 жыл бұрын

derm over sperm ;)

@karly.asshhh 4 жыл бұрын

@@inspiredby624 omg 💀 I need that on a shirt

@moritlh 4 жыл бұрын

Men

@moev29 5 жыл бұрын

‘Nature is evil and makes you sneezy’ 😂 preach sister

@suhseal 5 жыл бұрын

totally i loved that she stressed that everything is, in fact, a chemical. Definitely knowlege a LOT of people are missing.

@moev29 5 жыл бұрын

Cecile Pham agreed! I’ve seen so many ‘clean’ and ‘natural’ beauty videos pop up lately and it’s such a load of garbage. It’s still full of chemicals! If people want to use that stuff it’s whatever but let’s stop pretending it’s not just chalk full of chemicals like any other product on the market ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@cheryourglam 5 жыл бұрын

Yaaaassss nature is evil 😭🙌🏼

@Amenta013 5 жыл бұрын

It also gives you periods lol

@mmtruooao8377 4 жыл бұрын

I would tend to agree with this but i'm a little irked that the allergy example was used. One of the more heavily supported ideas about how allergies develop is due to a lack of exposure. Essentially, since we in clean environments are not exposed to bacteria, parasites and viruses that we would traditionally be regularly exposed to, your immune system is unable to recognize pathogens and instead attacks random compounds.

@cyantulip 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for number 3! Every time I hear a salesperson telling me their product has "all natural" ingredients, I feel like my intelligence is being insulted. Because A. Everything is ultimately made of natural ingredients, even so called chemicals, and B. Just because something is natural, that doesn't mean it's good for you. Poisonous mushrooms are natural, ffs...

@mansigupta 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the bit about "natural" vs "chemical". This is an argument I am so tired of.

@VampirePumpkins 5 жыл бұрын

Omg, so factual...so rational! These are basically all my skincare pet peeves tbh. I'd like to see a video about cleansers and the real difference between super expensive ones and affordable ones. I'm in the camp that you shouldn't buy expensive cleansers because any fancy ingredients are just going to get washed off anyway

@meaghanrabideau343 5 жыл бұрын

New to your channel, so nice to hear skincare science rather people that just repeating stuff they find on the internet. Can't wait to watch more of your content ♥️

@beans2159 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Would you consider ever doing a video on Rosacea? I was just diagnosed and will need to start my skincare routine from scratch!

@kathaya_ 5 жыл бұрын

I feel smarter now, lol. I wasn't surprised about the "good skin is genetic" thing because I'm super diligent about my skin care and what I eat and my skin has improved but it's still not very good since my dad had really bad acne when he was my age. but I was actually really surprised by the hot/cold water one tho!

@katylake212 5 жыл бұрын

This is like watching a logic tree in bloom. It's such a delight to see someone make so much sense, and do it so elegantly!

@SaraWilsonBasturk 5 жыл бұрын

I always wondered why sunscreen bottles said to wait.

@vothanakprak4516 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Someone who can actually debunk stuff with evidence and thorough answers!

@AngieHotandFlashy 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle~ Great video! Do you have any inside chemist scoop on whether percentage of sunscreen ingredient is directly linked to spf? I do my big all-mineral sunscreen testing every year and since I'm not a scientist I go on the assumption that the spf on the label is accurate, but I get comments from some viewers who say only sunscreens with a minimum of 10% Zinc Oxide can really provide spf 50.... I've looked for info on this or where it came from but can't find anything on it. Some of my faves have 4% each ZO & TD, or 7% each ZO & TD, yet others have 20% zinc but all are spf 50. My understanding is it's all in the formulation and the particle size of the ingredients... If you could shed some light I'd appreciate it! xo ~angie

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

You're right! I talk about the other factors a bit in my video on DIY sunscreen 👍

@ccatx7389 5 жыл бұрын

ma tt Dr Dray is awesome !

@kelseyplagman2570 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your page, and oh my god I am in love. I absolutely love everything you talk about, and how straight to the point you are. I hate how the 5 minute crafts and wives tales have people so confused on proper skin care, and how misleading things can be.

@beurrewilliams2386 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that more and more scientists/chemists are making skincare videos now! Nothing beats being able to make more educated choices about the beauty products we consume thanks to channels like yours! Thank you for your videos!

@midtownbrownstyle321 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! I appreciate knowing why I’m doing what I’m doing.

@edgargrajeda6885 4 жыл бұрын

I am here because Hyram suggested this channel. I am so glad because I am such a nerd and want to learn more about skincare! She is so informative I am an instant fan!

@dyutimonishita6059 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Loved this video! I learned a lot of things, and will be watching your other videos too.

@laura88sand 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for adding that you have a PhD !! So many people out there spew advice about skincare like they know everything but in reality they are just popular culture experts.

@dranaantiage7829 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Correlation is not causation. So true. Thanks for reminding us ❤️

@patriciawest8105 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your reviews, my dear! I’d like to see you address the myth that using a lot of lip balm will dry out your lips and cause your lips to become “addicted” to lip balm.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great suggestion!

@tatianagarcia3903 5 жыл бұрын

Savvy and explained in a simple understandable way - 10 points out of 5! Subscribed immediately, so tired of bloggers giving uneducated information on skincare with entertainment purposes only.

@LookItsJustCharlie 5 жыл бұрын

So grateful for your channel, I believed most of these myths!😫

@ineffablemars 5 жыл бұрын

I love your direct and logical approach!

@DoctorUltraviolence 5 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and am loving it! You are so informative and have a really pleasant way of speaking.

@angieNeonPrincess 5 жыл бұрын

OMG PREACH SISTA :D i loveee your video! thanks to you, especially the thing about chemicals and natural products !! more people should keep this in mind... i also love your chemical background knowledge

@totempolejoe1 4 жыл бұрын

This channel is a blessing

@soresonani 5 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and seriously, I don't understand how you don't have a gazillion followers, because you're actually trustable! Only beauty channel I'll be watching from now on

@kiss4strawberry 5 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel and I'm so happy I did! Subscribed!

@annaguims 5 жыл бұрын

Please talk about pore strips!! Are they good or bad?

@iamsusiecarmichael6650 5 жыл бұрын

Anna from my own experience I have to tell you BAD! I had PERFECT skin. I used a pore strip, and my skin has never been the same. In the exact spot the pore strip laid, I have oily bumps that look like the goosebumps she shows in the video. It’s been two years. No aha, acne wash, creams, have made them budge. Just caused my pores to be super sad 😭

@annaguims 5 жыл бұрын

20something thank you, from my experience using like once every six months is ok, but using more (like i did when i was young) made my pores so big... they have never reduced 😞

@mariac.delgado6780 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Anna, they don't work, dermatologists have a comedoes extractor which really works 🙂

@lisaheaney31 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, they don't do much apart from possibly irritate your skin. It is sometimes fun to do (if you like gross things, like me), and once in a while is ok, but still not recommended. A comedone extractor is the way to go to get things out (or satisfy your need for fascinating grossness).

@JacquelineLiv 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve had acne since being 13 years, but never really blackheads. Just a couple on my nose. After being on Isotretinoin (accutine) I tried one for fun with a friend. I’ve had them ever since. It’s been four years. I have tried everything, but nothing have worked. I have tried to warn everyone ever since. Just don’t. Some people have been so lucky, but it’s really not worth the risk. :(

@audrey9able 5 жыл бұрын

Genetics is true. My brother doesn't have a skincare routine, yet his skin remains clear. I, on the other hand, have to manage my skin for being sensitive and acneic! Great informative video! Subbed!

@violetviolet888 2 жыл бұрын

Wait a minute, do you cosmetics and he doesn't? Then this is why. He doesn't apply any irritants to his face at all. If you are using cosmetics, you are irritating your skin with products that contain ingredients that cause inflammation therefore making you feel your skin is sensitive. Eliminate your skin sensitivity and skin problems: Here’s how from a respected dermatologist: * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following have helped many, many people completely clear their skin: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

@glendagarcia6194 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Michelle! I just shared a lemon 🍋 juice video with a friend who was going to use it on her FACE! On her face! Fortunately I got to her in time and she’s making lemonade instead. More myths to bust: ring finger to apply eye creams, the “I can’t use RetinA (when she tried it 10 years ago), hands versus face cloths (I use the latter). Just subscribed and am thoroughly enjoying your channel and thank you for it! Virtual hugs 🤗

@chexxxmix 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🤗

@Triumvirate3 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found you! 💗

@amaranthelk2668 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This was actually eye opening. You gave legit info and props to you for having ur phd in chemistry. Thats amazing. You look soooo young

@leighmeyers9870 5 жыл бұрын

As a fellow allergy suffer, I totally agree that nature is “evil.” 😹 I get sneezy and sometimes really swollen.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

Last week I sneezed so much I had to take 3 antihistamines, then I ended up falling asleep while standing up teaching in the middle of a sentence 😅

@leighmeyers9870 5 жыл бұрын

Lab Muffin Beauty Science - I’ve been there! 😂

@sourgreendolly7685 5 жыл бұрын

My allergies are so bad that I have to avoid skincare products with florals in them or I get a rash 😂

@violetviolet888 2 жыл бұрын

If you suffer from allergies, take one tsp of organic Apple Cider Vinegar once a day. I work with people who work outside in land management and it works for them. You have to keep it up, if you stop it won't work, but they've eliminated their reaction to allergens. More healthy and a lot cheaper than drugs that may or may not work.

@Goldenheart_345 4 жыл бұрын

I often get acne right before my period, usually around 3-5 days before. It's one of the ways I know when I'm getting my period

@austinharger2928 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a teenager, I literally had no skincare routine, and my skin was great

@nickipelazza8727 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, also I love your hair!

@redwind1850 5 жыл бұрын

I love you, I needed science-based beuty videos so bad!

@nikitakleshh8289 5 жыл бұрын

Loved video super helpful and definitely follow everything makes sense, I would want to know more about reasons which cost acne and how to absolutely exclude the possibility of different kinds of acne

@haileynew6325 5 жыл бұрын

I'm really over products claiming they can shrink pores.

@marthabennett6056 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I’ve discovered your KZfaq channel (looking for you on Instagram next!) and I love your approach of explaining the science of skincare and makeup. One question I’ve had so much recently is about collagen - I’m sorry if you’ve already covered this in previous videos - I’ll be watching those, too! But does applying some type of collagen to the skin, or even ingesting it, cause the skin to create more of its own collagen??! This seems like a giant myth to me, but I’m really starting to miss the collagen in my aging skin, so I’d love to know for sure. Thanks - love your channel!! 💜

@hannahgracecormier 5 жыл бұрын

Your channel is saving me from buying into stupid skin care gimmicks and wasting my money on bs!! Thank you!! 😊

@katk925 5 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here! Omg you are completely awesome! I’m topically very allergic to salicylic acid, thus all the natural willow bark it’s derived from. Also many other plant based ingredients. Thus I’ve been “anti-natural” for about 15 years now, since destroying my face with acne products as a teen and researching to figure out my allergies in my early 20s. You are so preaching to the choir here! Can’t wait to see more of your videos. 😊

@violetviolet888 2 жыл бұрын

You likely developed contact dermatitis by trying so many products when young. What works best for most people to eliminate skin problems is to eliminate the use of products on your face. Most of them have ingredients that cause inflammation. The key is to stop use of all products and use unscented, dermatologist approved management. Thousands of people have found success in getting clear skin with the method below: * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following have helped many, many people completely clear their skin: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

@PrettySmartScience 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always Michelle!

@Michelle-qs2tc 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love for you to review popular reddit skincare advice (subs: skincareaddiction, and asianbeauty)! I find that reddit is borderline culty about skincare. If you suggest something that's not the status quo there, people jump on you hardcore. I see advice that is the exact opposite of what my dermatologist has told me, and they don't respond well to being told that (I love how people act like they're more knowledgeable than educated experts, lol). My acne was pretty terrible so I followed reddit advice to a T but it definitely made my acne much worse.

@rachelrowles7101 5 жыл бұрын

just today I commented on a post on skincareaddiction!! and wow, they are culty. It was my first time commenting on a post (on this subreddit) and they were not friendly at all! They acted like I was horrible for doing a skincare routine that worked for me

@abc92800 5 жыл бұрын

Mimi Bri Way to make generalizations...

@abc92800 5 жыл бұрын

Rachel Rowles every single post i've googled on there have been decent..? they give u different products and some advice on them/your routine. they're not telling you to OBEY every single thing they say to do. and most of them are nice enough. also do u not know how to use the internet? yall are reading too much into the wrong corners. if you follow skincare advice on some other website, you're just as likely to get advice not good for your skin. culty ashddhjddjkdk? Sounds like a conspiracy theory.

@Michelle-qs2tc 5 жыл бұрын

@@abc92800 Chill, my friend. It's a bit ironic that you're accusing me of not knowing how to use the internet when it appears that you're the one taking my one comment way too literally and seriously (may I offer that you would benefit by improving your reading comprehension? Me saying "borderline culty" does not imply that these reddit forums are a legitimate cult and that I'm spewing some conspiracy theory). I never once said that EVERY person on those reddit threads are culty and that EVERYONE gives bad advice, and that NO ONE is nice. I've just noticed a tendency (which does not mean there are NO decent posts) of many (read: not all) people following a popular status quo which doesn't *always* seem to have a basis in science (which, as a graduate student in the sciences, I feel qualified to suspect).

@AnnaLee-gj9lm 5 жыл бұрын

@@Michelle-qs2tc If you don't mind sharing, what do you think are examples of skincare habits that such subreddits shun? I'm a subscriber of both, and I find that the people there very much follow the philosophy of this channel, which is rooted in science. Majority of them hate stuff like physical exfoliation, downvote anyone who suggests the age-old cold/hot water to close/open pores myth, and strongly believe in everyone's skin being different and hence requiring varying skincare routines, just to name a few examples.

@rosemary5005 2 жыл бұрын

I love your hair! You look absolutely gorgeous! 🌸🌸🌸 This was so interesting. I love videos that debunk myths and misconceptions. 🌸💗🤗

@kathleengoriup4988 5 жыл бұрын

WOW! I agree with other viewers - you should have millions of followers (and I intend to spread the word!). Long ago, I realized make-up "beauty gurus" have very little knowledge of the science of skin. I'm not interested in learning how to cover up my skin with cosmetics! I stumbled on to your channel by accident and I' SO GLAD I DID! I'll be spending hours watching all of your videos, just to catch up!

@Anastashya 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I knew all of these were myths but it’s great to hear them. New subscriber here and I’ll check out your other videos 🎉💕🎊

@rebeccadarling5894 5 жыл бұрын

I believed the chemical sunscreen wait time myth, thank you for this video!!!

@redlady935 5 жыл бұрын

Your hair is stunning! Really suits you

@lisahayes3648 5 жыл бұрын

My skin is good for my age - I’m 49 but ppl always assume I’m a lot younger. Most womenassume it’s what I use on my skin & sometimes I will tell them but I always say it comes down to genetics. Thanks for backing me up on that one.

@caterinaiona6397 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video! I am so so glad I found you through Nadine Baggot's channel where you featured.

@kelsie.j 5 жыл бұрын

cool hair and a chemistry nerd? subscribed

@perfumaphilia3246 5 жыл бұрын

Please make a video about damaged skin barriers and barrier repair!

@mikinyckel439 5 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to have a post on pro/prebiotics. It just doesn't seem to have any positive research findings, yet it's all the rage now.

@sarateubert8252 5 жыл бұрын

Do a video on how to reduce the visibility of pores or dark circles under eyes.

@__R__S__ 5 жыл бұрын

I needed a video like this in my life. 😍

@asyiqinshukri2651 5 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on blackheads and how to eliminate them! Love your content! X

@madibuzzer 5 жыл бұрын

#3. THANK YOU. I work at Sephora in skincare & pride myself on doing a lot of research and I'm so tired of having clients tell me "I need all natural products because my skin is sensitive." A lot of natural brands (ironically) use heavy, extremely comedogenic ingredients, as well as multiple botanical extracts some people are allergic to. As someone with very reactive skin, I find you can't just pigeonhole a brand or product. Just read the ingredients, pay attention to how your skin behaves and decide from that what's best for you.

@Underyourbedeyes 5 жыл бұрын

Give them some peptides and tell them to stfu.

@lisahayes3648 5 жыл бұрын

madibuzzer I run a mile from most products with essential oils in them.They tend to irritate & age your skin and the fragrance is just plain bad from you.

@strawberry1025 4 жыл бұрын

I remember that growing up sage teenage wisdom was always that eating chocolate and crisps caused spots whereas I never got spots despite eating shed loads of choc purely because I had extremely dry skin due to eczema. Possibly this myth is true for some people but certainly not in my experience or observation.

@eLgRoUcHo78 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that about sunscreen. Thanks for this video

@brunopiccinin 5 жыл бұрын

Why don't you have 1 + million subscribers? You are my beauty guru for life!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

Haha a girl can dream! ❤️

@mariac.delgado6780 5 жыл бұрын

Bruno, Michell isn't a beauty guru, she is a scientific🙂

@blakefarrow3388 5 жыл бұрын

The sunscreen myth was the most suprising for me because just yesterday I just watched a KZfaq video proclaiming the myth .

@maryannemoll 5 жыл бұрын

Sooo Love your channel because it is based on scientific facts. I wonder if you can do a video on derma rolling and derma planing. Those two look terrifying, and I wonder if they actually work as promised, and what the long-term consequences or effects are.

@mandype576 5 жыл бұрын

I can testify to #5. My skincare routine is not the most consistent but i can also try just about everything and i will have no issues. The only thing that breaks me out is...suncreen. I get full body and face acne and i have tried quite a few.

@ednagarcia9631 5 жыл бұрын

Could you review Rodin and fields products? I'm hearing mixed reviews about it and I'd like to learn about their ingredients and general efficacy. would greatly appreciate it!

@riyanagdeo1454 5 жыл бұрын

One of The biggest myths i believed was that charcoal detoxes lol Only came to know about its acutual properties after watching your video

@rachel6ix 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite skincare myth is that petroleum clogs your pores.

@abc92800 5 жыл бұрын

Rachel S favorite? lol

@rachel6ix 5 жыл бұрын

Shel yes because once I stopped buying into the myth and started using products with petroleum and/or mineral oil my dry skin rejoiced😂 I got stuck at my moms house without my $100s of dollars worth of skincare and she literally only had Vaseline and suave lotion and I only used a washcloth and Vaseline and my acne cleared straight up I was SHOOK. She’s only ever used water and a washcloth and suave or whatever body lotion she had on her face and her skin is immaculate. 😐

@millamya 5 жыл бұрын

@@rachel6ix Wow! Can you go into more detail with how you used the vaseline? Did you only just wipe it off? Did you wash with soap after? That could save me so much money!

@rachel6ix 5 жыл бұрын

millamya I use Vaseline Jelly Cream to breakup my makeup/sunscreen by rubbing it in on dry skin, wiping gently with a washcloth, then I follow with a gentle cleanser (I use glossier milky jelly) and then moisturize with the Vaseline jelly cream. You can always use straight up Vaseline as a makeup remover just use a white washcloth to wipe it off, then cleanse with a *gentle* cleanser, but I like the jelly cream better and don’t worry it’s cheap as hell also! drugstore gentle cleansers like vanicream gentle cleanser, cerave hydrating cleanser, or neutrogena cream cleanser will prob do just fine, I’m just hooked on milky jelly😂

@r.b_7875 5 жыл бұрын

Rachel S ohmagod is this true ?

@riyanagdeo1454 5 жыл бұрын

2 minutes into the video and i have already liked the video😅 Girl... you are skincare goddess

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll put that on my resume 😊

@kristin10185 5 жыл бұрын

Love all your science based content!!! In the past year I became really interested in skincare, and was amazed with the things I believed just cuz someone told me or I read a tip years ago in a magazine!! Question about the toothpaste thing though....I have struggled with acne for over 20 years, since I was a pre-teen. I read the toothpaste thing in Teen Magazine like 20 years ago and have been doing it FOREVER, and it really DOES work for me! I don't use it much anymore cuz it is SO drying and usually replaces the pimple with a really flaky dry patch of skin that looks almost as horrible if not worse than a pimple, but I swear it dries them up overnight and it is not all in my head! Is there any science at all to it?

@misschris325 5 жыл бұрын

Boy, why didn't I know about this information WHILE I was going to beauty school😗 Also, debunking vids have helped immensely. I have been working at a health food store for 2 years and I must say- even though I'm grateful for having access to a lot of high quality foods and body care items, the disinformation could fill a warehouse.

@violetviolet888 2 жыл бұрын

Companies rely on it to make $$$$$

@mondaysformatcha 5 жыл бұрын

I had just learned about the open pores myth from this video 😂😩 it’s crazy how many crazy skincare advice are being spread! Also about the the natural skincare myth is so true! I have a very sensitive skin and rosacea, I’ve tried natural DIY masks that irritated my skin and even tried products from the body shop which ironically was targeted for sensitive skin and made my skin break Out I stopped using it and threw them away! I’m currently using QV(which doesn’t contain any “natural” stuff) gentle skin cleanser and QV moisturizer and it’s very gentle on my skin, never felt irritated or made pimples, honestly I prefer using medical skincare over any other pop skincare brands

@igamesometimes2 5 жыл бұрын

My first time here and I just love you

@PianoGirl091 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making a video relating to skincare that is factual and science-based. I am so tired of all the BS I hear regarding skincare these days. "Put this essential oil on your skin, it's natural..." No, no, no, DEFINITELY don't do that! It being "natural" doesn't mean anything. XD Everyone's skin is different (mainly due, as you said, to genetics) and in order to discover what works for you as far as maintaining clear, healthy skin goes, unfortunately, the process is mostly trial and error. To anyone wanting good skincare tips like the ones in this video, I recommend checking out the blog Simple Skincare Science. The guy who writes this blog is absolutely brilliant, and he goes into great detail explaining how to go about treating particular skin ailments. All of the information is science-based, and while it's a little overwhelming at first, it's definitely worth checking out. Personally, I've found that in order to maintain clear skin, it's best for me to do as little to it as possible. I don't even use a cleanser when I wash my face--just water! Even gentle cleansers make me break out, I've found. Why? I don't know, but I'm not going to question it...I just do what my skin seems to like most, as we all should. :)

@dn2350 3 жыл бұрын

“Natural product ,,, bee sting,, !!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣love this video!!

@ckbee 5 жыл бұрын

New to your channel and I love your myth-busting videos. Gives me lots of lols. So I can't use cold process soap on my face if I had sensitive skin because they have a higher pH?

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

It's safest not to!

@YourBuddyDidi 3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who’s skin and hair is PERFECT. She only uses moisturiser on her skin and shampoo in her hair. She’s always flawless. The girl doesn’t even use conditioner! I wish I could copy her genes routine 😂

@violetviolet888 2 жыл бұрын

Her skin is perfect because she doesn't use cosmetics is what it sounds like. Thousands of people figure out that if they stop putting irritants on their face (cosmetics/skincare, especially those with fragrance) then their skin problems clear up for the first time in their lives. Here’s how to do it from a respected dermatologist: * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following have helped many, many people completely clear their skin: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

@marleneherula6618 5 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel! Could you please tell me whether Retin A could cause loss of hair! Thank you

@ashtynh2559 5 жыл бұрын

very informing, i stan

@AlexisTwoLastNames 4 жыл бұрын

love your info maaaan

@palladio7476 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@oops383 4 жыл бұрын

My mom used to buy me special natural face wash when I was in high school and it made my skin break out into hives, so that definitely checks out

@nafsi8519 4 жыл бұрын

My skin was in better condition for how oily it was. But still not clear. Had clogged pores and small pimples (barely noticeable) on the forehead. So I started skin care according to James. Now my skin is much better also less oily.

@RockabillyGinger 5 жыл бұрын

I have good skin, all my friends ask what I do. Nothing. That's just my skin. I don't wear make up, I don't use a ton of products. I try to moisturize a few times a week. I just got my mom's skin. My twin sister got our dads skin and suffers acne. Just found your channel. Following

@violetviolet888 2 жыл бұрын

Does your sister use cosmetics? * *THE* most common cause of skin inflammation which causes redness is the use of face products containing fragrance. Eliminate them and you eliminate the redness (and more severe reactions including acne). The following have helped many, many people completely clear their skin: * CeraVe hydrating face wash * Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer SPF20 * Cetaphil redness relief night moisturizer * Neutrogena sensitive skin SPF 50 OR CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 * _Ideal Case Scenario:_ Give your skin a cosmetic free month to let it normalize without cosmetic influence

@johntindell9591 2 жыл бұрын

Thx a lot

@kham9578 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you can teach Tati some skincare tips , since she thinks she’s a dermatologist these days

@heythere8917 5 жыл бұрын

Yes 😂

@gabrielai.5629 5 жыл бұрын

why? what does Tati say?

@walwal6449 5 жыл бұрын

what did she say LOL

@katyameowmeow 5 жыл бұрын

what’d she say

@shugar8204 5 жыл бұрын

K Ham THANK YOU! I posted this on one of her videos and I got so much hate lol

@DoctorAnne 5 жыл бұрын

Regarding your cleansing advice: What is your stand on double cleansing? Like makeup removal first and the a skin cleanse (with a gentle cleanser of course). I used to be a firm advocate of double cleansing, but after reading a lot about it recently I am currently trying just one cleanse in the evenings to see if it makes a difference on my skin. How do you do it?

@AllTheArtsy 5 жыл бұрын

"Double cleanse" is more strictly oil-based cleanser first (for dissolving makeup, sunscreen and washing out sebum) followed by a water-based cleanser (to cleanse the skin afterwards). This is the best cleansing method in my opinion.

@DoctorAnne 5 жыл бұрын

@@AllTheArtsy Thank you for the reply. I am familiar with the concept of double cleansing, I just read a lot on the topic of it destroying the skins microbiom by overcleansing, so I was curious to hear what Michelle thought of it.

@raraavis7782 5 жыл бұрын

Linda Libra Loca It’s probably not ideal, but the best you can do, if you wear sunscreen and possibly makeup and simple washing doesn’t reliably remove it. What I do and which may or may not be beneficial is, I wash my hands, then my face and before I apply the moisturizer, I rub my hands over my belly and press them to my face, to get whatever bacteria live on my skin back on my face as well. I only rarely use more than hot water to clean my body, so my skin is super healthy there. It’s just something, I came up with myself, feel free to disregard 😉

@DoctorAnne 5 жыл бұрын

@@raraavis7782 That is a really interesting approach. So you assume that the bacteria on your belly is the same as the one supposed to be on your face? Really a question. I know that bacteria is different in different parts of our body, but I am not sure how that is true or untrue for the skin. For how long have you been doing it?

@raraavis7782 5 жыл бұрын

Linda Libra Loca Hm...maybe a year or so? I was pretty much a ‚leave it alone’ kinda person before, but watching Dr. Dray finally convinced me to wear sunscreen daily and I also started Tretinoin, because my skin has always been oily and I’m also going on 40, so I could do with some gentle ‚rejuvenation’ lol. Not that I have any real skin issues. Oiliness and occasional small outbreaks, but those are clearly linked to my cycle or sometimes food (dairy seem to be problematic for me). So it’s not like it ‚cured‘ me from something, it just seemed like a ‚the best I can do‘ thing to try, now that I‘m bothering my skin much more than before. I also remember hearing on some health related podcast, that there are now companies, who persue exactly this approach...they are working on topical products that will deliver the right kind of bacteria for your skin...kinda like taking probiotics for your gut microbiome. Seems to be a promising approach especially for people with real acne.

@bijaklestari4537 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad there's not really much different between physical and chemical sunscreen. I used both the same way, before makeup and slather them before I go out without wait time 😂

@chateau7 5 жыл бұрын

I'm using L-ascorbic acid (I'm using Maelove: Vitamins C (15% L-ascorbic acid), E and Ferulic Acid ) in the morning, but I heard that Niacinamide (10% + Zinc 1% from The Ordinary) can't be used together with L-ascorbic acid. What are your thoughts on this?