Becoming A Skincare Junkie Ruined Their Skin! When Beauty Turns Ugly

Is your skincare routine actually harming your skin? In this video, we'll discuss why some people believe the skincare industry might be scamming you and damaging your skin. Spoiler... it's not... people are just using it wrong!

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[JamesWelsh]

Thanks to Ava Perkins for helping me with todays video! You can find her at:

@ava.perki on both Instagram and TikTok!

[melissacoulter]

I recommend buying minis if you want to try many different products. That way you don’t run the risk of expired products and still have enough product to try it for a while. After years of trying every mini product made, I now have the ones in full sizes that I actually like and work for my skin and the weather where I live, so I use up my products long before they expire…

[fortunatecookie]

One time in high school I tried Proactive. I had it on for a few minutes in the shower and it started burning. I did NOT have the “it’s burning, that means it’s working” reaction, I had the “it’s burning, am I allergic?” reaction and then I washed it off and never used it again lol

I wasn’t raised in a “beauty is pain” household, I was raised in a “play stupid games, win stupid prizes” household. It’s not often you know when you’ve started a stupid game, but burning skin is a pretty good clue lol

[ilse]

people not using products correctly or using products not meant for them and then claiming that skincare is a scam and harmful is SO annoying omg

[AppalachianAllegory]

I had a coworker try to sell me on the "cavemen didn't use sunscreen" thing, and it's like, "Ok, well they had an ozone layer, Becky."

[shatteredshards]

What confuses me is if the skincare is burning, WHY DID SHE IGNORE SURVIVAL INSTINCT TO TAKE IT OFF?!

[morgianasartre]

Let's be honest, most women will have an expired eyeshadow pallet as that typical 12 month period after opening is next to nothing, especially when you only use it for special occasions and not daily (I don't know a single woman who does daily eyeshadow tbh). It's just not feasible.

[Genaeve]

I’m Gen X and I can assure you, the “18-28” study can include my age as those who use expired skin care and cosmetics.

[sleepingisdifficult]

Two years ago, I condensed my skincare down to the bare bones. Cleanser, sunscreen, moisturizer, and a product for mild chemical exfoliation. Not only does it encourage me to keep my routine and finish products on time, but I've also had much less skin sensitivity

[Ravenx]

That girl who took that serious reaction video should be shown to these Sephora parents and kids. My nieces skin was breaking out (both me and my brother had bad acne and had to be put on Roaccutane) and I’m so glad that she came to me, when her friends all got into the “Sephora kids” tick-tock crap. My friends a dermatologist, so I got her to speak to my niece and recommend some gentle skincare that was appropriate for her age. Her skin looks fab and she so much more confident 🥰. Xx

[debbie_LJ]

As someone in the field of medicine, I can say with confidence, "Our ancestors likely did die of skin cancer!" Only in the last generation did routine autopsy begin. I mean, when was the last time you heard anyone die of old age? We've simply gotten better at diagnosing things. Now people seem to HAVE to have died of something. A heart attack, stroke, or cancer. Just as far as my grandmother's generation, if someone died in their sleep, it was probably a massive coronary or stroke. So, yes, sunscreen PREVENTS cancer! Period💗💗💗

[bisexualantigone]

Knew this kind of stuff would happen to someone eventually. The skincare craze and hierarchy already existed in 2015, where any routine under 7 steps was minimal and having pimples and blemishes meant you were gross.

[Emilywilson]

It’s so hard to not use expired skincare (and makeup). It’s so expensive!! I do use most of mine up before the expiration date, so it’s not a huge problem, but I can see why people use expired stuff. For me, it’s more a makeup problem. I don’t think I’ve ever used a makeup product up in 3-6 months like recommended

[BeatriceZanetti]

It’s so hard to get rid of products, when they’re pretty expensive. Love you James❤

[raixbd]

My guess is that that first girl isn't talking about the specific product because of legal advice. Either she's planning to sue or she's worried about getting sued.

[daynasafranek]

I stopped buying at stores such as Sephora and ULTA. I really didn’t need 90% of the products that I wasted money on. Pro tip for online shoppers: after you edit your cart, close the app and come back a day later. Sometimes the urge to buy a product dissipates…. Impulse buying is what they rely on. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[crispyyrosee]

As a licensed cosmetologist, the reason I appreciate you and your brother SO MUCH is that you seek out professional opinions when you're out or your zone of expertise. Having the cosmetic chemist pop in and explain things from a scientific standpoint is amazing and an incredible learning opportunity for the general public.

[Bdhstl]

I tell so many influencers that can’t control breakouts to stop ‘testing’ skincare!!

[GenerationXChick]

GenX here - since I was a teenager, I’ve labeled all skin care and makeup I’ve purchased re: purchase date. When I open it, I then add that date. Easy to do with a permanent black marker. Sure, it’s not pretty but I’m not buying a product to display it - I’m buying to use it.

[hkandms]

As a therapist my biggest concern with this skincare craze in young teens is the mental health effects of hyperfocusing on skin imperfections. I don't know exactly what occurred with that first influencer, but skin infections are super common in those with body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like dematillomania. These patterns can be established very young and things like constantly using magnifying mirrors, constantly touching your face and noticing every "problem" can trigger hours long trance-like skin picking rituals leaving painful sores and fueling the cycle. Once the skin is damaged, you have more 'imperfections' to obsess on and little protection from infection. Using expired products, unwashed hands or makeup brushes just once at that point can easily give you an infection. Many that suffer with BFRBs fight multiple infections like this, and will often lie about the cause of the infection because of the immense shame. Not saying this is the case for the first girl, but i worry that this trend is triggering this condition or worsening it for many younger kids.