Is your Skincare Routine Causing Your Sensitive Skin? 11 Things You MUST Stop Doing Now!

Are you struggling with sensitive, aging skin? Having sensitive skin is not uncommon, and many people feel limited and hopeless when it comes to treating and caring for their sensitive skin. Today, Dr. Karam is breaking down what sensitive skin is, what causes our skin to become sensitive, and the different common mistakes people make when trying to treat their skin. Having healthy, youthful skin is possible, even if you do struggle with skin sensitivity!

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00:00 Sensitive Skincare Mistakes
02:15 What is Sensitive Skin?
06:30 Exposures that Cause Sensitive Skin
09:21 Sensitive Skin vs. Allergies
12:07 Mistake 1
13:54 Mistake 2
15:38 Mistake 3
17:16 Mistake 4
18:30 Mistake 5
19:37 Mistake 6
23:17 Mistake 7
25:15 Mistake 8
29:21 Mistake 9
30:29 Mistake 10
31:28 Mistake 11
32:50 Skin Sensitivity Summary

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[luckygirl]

This doctor reallys gets it. I am amazed he mentioned even water can irritated your skin or make it senitive. Thank you Doc for your great expertise greetings from Montreal

[Helenemonblogdefille]

Thank you so much for this video ! I am 54 and I have sensitive skin (rosacea and sometimes eczema), and this is truly helpful. Thanks a lot !

[megmcguigan]

I am 53 and I still don't have any deep wrinkles. I have rosacea so my skin is very, very sensitive. I came up with a routine that works so well that my GP didn't know I had rosacea until I told her. I wash my face at night with Vanicream's soap bar. It is a brand that has no scents or artificial colours so it doesn't hurt my skin. While my face is still wet I use three drops of jojoba oil. Jojoba oil has slight antibiotic qualities so it calms it down. Then I finish with Vanicream's moisturizing cream for sensitive skin. It has no scent and no colours and it contains petroleum jelly which works well against wrinkles. All of this is less than £30. I will be doing this until I die because it is cheap and it works on my skin.

[ivalex]

That's true about Retinol. I'm a natural blonde. The first few applications of pure retinol acid were quite uncomfortable. But I stuck it out and now I have smooth glowing skin one year later. Use it every night.

[helenan]

From a 53yo with rosacea, fair and oily skin, who is allergic to sun and to most artificial fabrics: Don't give up on retinoids! I noticed that azelaic acid (since I have rosacea) helps the skin to be ready for retinoids. Have been using sunscreen as well daily since 18yo, due to my prone to acne skin and also my mother had melanoma at the time. Cotton or linen light fabrics with UVA treatment are a must to my sun allergy, in order to dessensibilize it slowly every spring and be able to enjoy outdoor life (hiking, beach, you name it-always with sunscreen). I have been avoiding corticoids for at least the last decade, despite all my skin sensitivities.

[andreacrouch]

Guys! I’ve got to share this. I am 60 years old. I started retina a when I was 24 years old. I was given retina A CREAM and tried that for 30 years. i was constantly sensitive RED skin did not peel much but I could only do it once or twice a week recently I got a tube of retinol a GEL! Gel changed the game. I was allergic to that darn cream. I do Trentinoin 1% GEL every night a bunch of it and don’t even need moisturizer but do a small amount in the morning with sunscreen. I wish I had known sooner. No provider ever filled me in on this, dang it, but I’m so grateful now this gel is amazing. My daughter who just turned 30 has been on it for a few years as well. It’s the golden ticket and I still look forward to my deep plane in a few years. Sorry for dictation here Siri kind of sucks.🙄😆

[PatriciaStambaugh]

Omg my sister needs to hear this session so will share with her thanks Dr.Karam i know she will enjoy hearing this you explain things really well 😅😅

[KIG]

I am 68 and after years of using it successfully (and uneventfully) just last year Tretinoin started making my skin peel continuously. It also changed the texture of my skin, giving it a thick, almost poultice-like appearance. In addition, the color was a patchy red. I tried using it just a few times a week, but even once a week I would peel almost every day between applications. Finally I stopped using it and started using topical estrogen cream instead and simply exfoliate / dermaplane a bit more often. Mt skin looks and feels much better, but lines are deepening and I am scheduling a facelift within the year.

[JoRke]

Great info for people with these issues Doc. It must be mentioned though that if you live in a dry climate or the winter weather is drying your skin out that hyaluronic acid will make this worse as it will draw moisture from your skin if there’s none in the atmosphere to draw in. I struggle with dry skin in the winter and have to avoid HA for this reason.

[MiAeLippold]

Dear Lovely Dr Karam FamIlyBeautiful Weather ALWAYS THANKS!!

[lauralaura]

God bless you!
I am watching you since November last year. I followed your advice and my face is much much better. At least 50% improved. Unfortunately I am still smoking. Love your videos Doc. Love your wife's transformation. ❤

[debrandw]

Thank you So Much. This video is amazing. You answered so many questions. So much appreciated.

[Godismyking]

My skin is sensitive to vitamin C serum I break out, any alternative I could use?

[OliaKonJo]

For those who think retinol is not tolerated by their skin, 1. Keep applying it but reduce amount and how many days in a week plus sandwich method. 2. Skin needs to get used to it so keep going, forget about how your skin may look like. Prioritize the getting used to the retinol over looking great next morning. Use cream and hydrating sprays during the day if you hate the pilling from retinol. But get your skin used to it. 2 or 3 month sometimes.

[babs]

Dr Karam - this is so helpful & I will share with my daughter! One question on RF, I’m getting to confused & you seem to be on top of this. I’m almost 60 and had Halo done on knees & thighs for skin wrinkles & rejuvenating. Great on rejuvenating but nothing on wrinkles. Now my dr wants to try Secret RF because it doesn’t go deep like Morpheus and won’t destroy fat but she said will tighten skin which is what I need. From what I can tell you’re saying RF really does nothing for this.
Thank you & love your videos!

[DonnaSchroll-hyek]

Thanks so much for all of this skin/complexion information. Much of what you shared are my personal experiences and I will definitely be incorporating your advice into my daily skin care practices.

[joliejolie]

Than you Dr. Amir for all the good tips you are the reason I am keeping my face pretty longer. ❤

[gaylestewart]

I loved this video and all of your videos! I learn so much from listening to you! I am into my 5th week of the Trifecta- - and I am seeing results already. I also am enjoying using Polish and Enrich. Thank you so much!!

[OliaKonJo]

I don't use any invasive methods, proper skin care at home helps a lot. I love my skin. 49 years old

[jgoldfarb]

Great info, so much I don’t know, love your videos👍👍👍👍