Is alcohol in skincare bad? Different types used in your products | Ask Doctor Anne
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Күн бұрынAlcohol in skincare is the worst! Like, it is really, really bad! Wait, is it?
Let’s talk about the different kinds of alcohol used in your skin care products and if they are actually that bad.
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Kapitel:
0:00 Intro
0:42 What is an alcohol and what different types of alcohol are there
1:52 Benefits of using alcohol in skincare
3:42 Side effects of using alcohol in skincare
6:06 Is alcohol in skincare bad for you?
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@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
Where do you stand on alcohol in skincare - yay or nay?
@moose8762 3 жыл бұрын
Personally, nay. I actually rarely see skincare products with small particle alcohols in them because of the consumer demand for "alcohol free" products. I used to use sunscreens with alcohol in them and eventually they start to make my skin feel raw and uncomfortable - I wasn't moisturising before them. I prefer to avoid any ingredients that might potentially compromise my skin without providing any benefit (or provides a benefit that can be replicated without its use in a different formulation). So, I don't use fragrance, essential oils, or alcohol denat. Similarly, I use gentle cleansers and skin barrier supporting ingredients year round. I think that this gives more room to use retinoids and vitamin C and exfoliants. Some people can tolerate fragrance; every fragranced product I have tried has inflamed my skin eventually or immediately. At the same time, my skin isn't the most sensitive and I can use retinoids, salicylic acid, vitamin C, every AHA except for glycolic (which causes some heat on my skin) without irritation
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
@@moose8762 Every skin is different, which is why there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to skincare. Or at least very few.
@moose8762 3 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorAnne yes, it has taken me over a year to find out what works for my skin and some if the things I use wouldn't be good for other people's skin (like 10% urea which sting some people). I have gotten over my fragrance bias when it comes to other people. I do like fragrance in body moisturisers
@myskindetails 3 жыл бұрын
Nay, my skin hates drying alcohol it stung and burns my skin 😣
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
@@myskindetails It is really important to get to know your skin and then make your decision accordingly.
@susanmcf1 3 жыл бұрын
When I was young, Clinique came out with their three step skin care. With my oily combination skin, I fell into Type 2. The Clarifying Lotion was loaded with alcohol and made my skin stripped, angry and oily. I used it for more years than I like to admit because I thought they knew what they were doing. They didn't.
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
I have heard many not so great things about that three step system... Never tried it myself. It is a shame though as they do have some really nice products that get overshadowed now. When I was young, I used toners heavy in alcohol and not much else as well, NOT a good idea.
@mariannaedwards6416 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for this video! I bought a face mask months ago that I’ve been afraid to use because of denatured alcohol content and now I’m definitely going to try it. Thanks again, glad I found your channel!
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
Which mask did you get?
@cristinagonzalez8758 3 жыл бұрын
Hi from Spain! I love your videos and your sense of humor. Of course your skin looks fabulous!
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kevhaka167 3 жыл бұрын
I have just found your channel and so far I am loving it, especially thank you for this video. I have been using the E Nature squeezy watery gel cream and I love it, but it contains alcohol and actually quite high up in the list, so I was a bit skeptical because of what everyone says about alcohol, but since it was a moisturizer I was like I guess it is fine, but now my doubts have cleared and will use it more comfortable now :)
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
I am glad to hear that.
@kasiasawicka5848 3 жыл бұрын
I needed this video so much today, a big thank you!!! I’ve watched a few videos made by dr. Vanita Rattan and she repeates that alcohol is horrible and sunscreens with that shouldn’t be used by anyone
@moose8762 3 жыл бұрын
I have also seen this; she advises against chemical sunscreen filters and fragrance as well. It is always strange to see professionals disagreeing on these things since she is also a cosmetic formulator and that is her family's business
@meezaMo 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's the consistent use of it and the type of alcohol.
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
You will often find different opinions on the data available from different people. I believe in providing you with the background information so you can make the decision what you want to do for your skin.
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
@@moose8762 I guess there is no black and white here, which is why you will get different opinions. I believe in providing information so people can make an informed decision for their own skin rather than telling you do this or don’t do that. One exception: Wear sunscreen! (But I don’t care which filters, as long as you use some)
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
@@meezaMo I think it is the formula and the individual skin type that plays the most important role.
@AyushP306 3 жыл бұрын
You're awesome! Very useful and informative video.. Absolutely loved it! ❤️😊
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@catalinarandle6420 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Doctor Anne 😘 I enjoy watching the videos when you get very technical and sciency 🤓 if that’s a word 😊 I must admit that when watching this type of videos on your channel my concentration is maxed out 😉 but thank you very much for explaining everything so well and backing up with studies 👊🏼🙌🏼
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. And it gets easier, the more you listen to that kind of talk - it kind of becomes a habit.
@Zabrivids 3 жыл бұрын
Can u do a video on chemical sunscreens? Are them dangerous? Are mineral sunscreens better?
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
I did a video in that topic, you can find it in the „Your sunscreen questions answered“ Playlist
@deborah972 11 ай бұрын
Loving your videos 😊 ❤ xx
@DoctorAnne 11 ай бұрын
Thank you. I am glad you enjoy them.
@deborah972 11 ай бұрын
Why skin barrier let me know thank you xx
@DoctorAnne 11 ай бұрын
@@deborah972 I don't think I understand the question?
@w.w.w.n 3 жыл бұрын
I was ok with a few sunscreen with alcohol, mainly for the fluid texture. But I wonder if I should avoid alcohol since I started to use retinol? Also I try to use all fragrance free skincare now, so any alcohol(ish) smell in skincare becomes just toooo strong... Love your videos dr. And thanks for replying my retinol questions. BR from Canada
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
I am on Tretinoin and use alcohol in some of my skincare products, it all comes down to what your skin can tolerate. But I agree, the scent can be too much sometimes.
@urmeelacaleyachetty7180 3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks lots Doctor
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@dw9463 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information. Is there a limit or position in the ingredients list for alcohol that we should look for?
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
No, it all depends on the formula. The higher it is up on the list though, the more alcohol it contains, so if you know you don’t react well to it, maybe avoid the products where it is listed first or second.
@dw9463 3 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorAnne thanks again!!,
@narinderkaur604 3 жыл бұрын
Hi doc anne I started my skincare routine 2 months ago. I didn’t see any result. Instead of getting better I recently noticed tiny bumps like closed comedones on my face. What should i do? 🙏
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
Are they hard, like milia, or actually closed comedones? Whatever they are, you are probably using products not suitable for your skin, maybe they are too rich?
@carlarosa1980 3 жыл бұрын
Hallo Anne, stimmt das man keine Peptide mit Retinol oder Säure in derselben Routine benutzen darf, auch wenn ich cerca 30min warte? Deine Reviews sind die beste🔝
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
Ich weiß, dass manche Marken das empfehlen, und man sollte natürlich immer den Empfehlungen der Marken folgen, die kennen ihre Produkte am besten, aber ich benutze Peptide in meiner Routine zusammen mit Säuren oder Retinoiden, eben mit ausreichend Zeit dazwischen.
@carlarosa1980 3 жыл бұрын
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@jonasfanatic2351 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this information. I've been so stressed out about the fact that my retinol and vitamin c serum have "alcohol" listed at the bottom of the ingredients list. but i think I'll keep using it. but i will also avoid it as much as i can in all my other products including makeup.
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
I really think you don´t have to worry - just see how your skin reacts to the products.
@debanganabasu7755 3 жыл бұрын
I have a question, Dr. Anne. Can Benzyl Alcohol prove to be harmful in facial skincare? Please help.
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
You can have an allergic reaction to basically anything, but no, otherwise not in the concentrations it is used in skincare.
@debanganabasu7755 3 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorAnne Thank you doctor. And is Benzyl Alcohol considered to be a drying alcohol (bad alcohol) ?
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
@@debanganabasu7755 No.
@debanganabasu7755 3 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorAnne Thank you soo much...
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
@@debanganabasu7755 You are welcome.
@sslilac 3 жыл бұрын
My mind is blown with the information of this video. I don't think I have problem with alcohol in my skincare. I alternate the use of tretinoin and glycolic acid (and other activities in my skincare) so I don't know that I would even notice if I had a problem with it. All skincare companies are in it for profit, so I highly doubt that they would be putting anything in the products that would make people stop buying their products. This is one conspiracy theory I don't believe. Before we start attacking alcohol in skincare how about FIRST we make sure we get enough water during the day and we hydrate properly🤷🏻♀️
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, companies want to make money, and it would be a bad marketing strategy to actively harm customers.
@mignonalverson655 3 жыл бұрын
No. I don't think they're bad. Everyone's skin reacts differently. I use Curel makeup cleansing gel. I think it's denatured alcohol listed at the bottom. It's the 2nd to last ingredient. I have dry, sensitive, rosacea skin. No issues here. But as long as it's at the bottom I can accept that.
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
Very important point - the concentration in the formula plays a huge role as well.
@mignonalverson655 3 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorAnne True. I enjoy the Curel makeup cleansing gel. I'd love your thoughts on Clinique's new micellar milk cleanser. ❤🤗🙏
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
@@mignonalverson655 Hadńt even heard about that one yet - so many products, it is impossible to keep up!
@mignonalverson655 3 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorAnne I see new skincare on media platforms everyday. You're right. It's hard to keep up. 🤣
@DoctorAnne 3 жыл бұрын
@@mignonalverson655 We have just one face after all.
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