Why I QUIT Skincare Videos (Dermatologist)

Skincare videos are some of the most popular types of content on the internet - but the skincare world has a dirty secret... it's basically all nonsense. In this video, I highlight the problem with the skincare industry, teach you the essential ingredients to help with the most common skin problems, and explain why this will be my last ever video about skincare.

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SKINCARE PRODUCTS I PERSONALLY USE:
Keep in mind what I said in this video - there's only a small amount of ingredients that have proof they work. Retinoids, moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreen are the ones I personally use.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:39 What We Actually Know
2:25 How Do I Know Which Product To Buy?
5:00 So Why Do We Recommend Certain Products?
7:03 Then Why Is There So Much Skincare Content?
9:48 My Last Word

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[usamasyed]

The dream is that, over time, we can together build a REAL database to show which skincare products ACTUALLY make a difference, and which ones are just marketing BS. Join the Stratum movement if you support this mission!

[itsruckaswife]

Wow a dermatologist who isn't trying to push his own line.
Really appreciate your honesty and humour

[DreamBig-umgj]

"body dysmorphia for skin" - that line right there is a grand summary of the skincare industry and its deep pockets.

[rebecca]

As I have grown older I have learned that when it comes to make up and skin care products: "less is more".

[Georgie]

Every time I feel the pressure or urge to buy more skin care products I watch a video like this and it brings me back to reality. Thank you 😊

[WoozyCool]

Poverty, especially during my teenage years, has shielded me from so much bs products and routines, I'll never be ungrateful for that.

[AF-gipr]

Recently, I saw the morning skincare routine of an skincare influencer. She uses 7 products, same in the evening, every day. Then she proceeds to tell how she does a "skincare diet" once in a while where she only uses 3 products and that her skin stops breaking out when she does this. And at no point does it occur to her that maybe, just maybe, she does not need all 7 products every day....

[taslucky]

i got attacked once because i told a skincare "influencer" that using 10 different skincare products is too much

[obwun]

This is such a brilliant video… Genetics & diet play a huge part in how your skin develops! I’ve been in the beauty & hair business for 40 years, it’s so refreshing to hear to hear the truth & not someone scamming or merching their wares!

[bridgettstephens]

Many years ago there was a product called Oil of Olay, which was suggested by a great many dermatologists. Due to curiosity I asked my dermatologist why this product was so highly recommended. His response was "Because dermatologists own stock in the company. "

[allysonpowers]

Nothing has left me feeling uglier than the skincare industry. Thank you for showing people like me that there's nothing inherently wrong us. It's all just about money.

[cheyennegilmore]

soon as i started paying attention to my inner health, my skin has been CLEAR.

[vcgomeez]

We truly need more people
Like you In the world. Not just in skincare, but in all areas of life. Honest, to the point and genuine. 💯💯🗣

[jhonadavid]

I was in the cosmetic industry for 10 years, and just recently made the switch to a career in tech. When i first started in cosmetics and skincare, I genuinely believed I was providing value and people were benefitting. As soon as I realized it was a revolving door of newness, uninspired products, and a marketing circle jerk I knew I had to jump ship. The consumerism was/is appalling.

[DrCellini]

Usama woke up and chose facts! Love the video man.

[retro]

You are a wonderful, transparent, mindful, aware and insightful human 😅
❤
Thank you for your transparency and integrity. And I shall continue to follow you 🎉🎉❤

[Pennylhkf]

7:40 minutes in has to be the most honest observation about social media I've heard! Thank you for being a doctor with sincerity and integrity 👍.

[a_l_e_k_sandra]

Oh. Wow. It's 2023 and this young man, a medical professional, is spitting truth. This is incredibly important shift in narrative. Thanks a bunch.

[BethMDowney]

Things I've learned, as I've gotten older and focused more on skincare than makeup:
1. Sunscreen, sunscreen, SUNSCREEN. Literally an ounce of prevention early on is a pound of cure.
2. Everyone is an individual; what works for one person may not work for you.
3. Look at your parents; depending on how much sun they got when they were younger, that's how you'll age (see point #1).
4. When someone tells you "you have great skin!" just believe them.

[mane]

This makes me sad
When all this skincare stuff started going viral, I was obsessed trying to find what was best for me, eventually it worked: a cleanser, any moisturizer for normal to greasy skin and sunscreen. But I saw all the videos of ppl with perfect glass skin buying all these products I didn't stop there and kept on buying what they used, specializing The Ordinary and La Roche Posay products. My skin never improved, and on the contrary, it even got worse, I had acne scars and dry skin, until it was just hurting. It took me a while to realise I didn't need any of this, and now my skin maybe not glass skin but it's healthy. Plot twist, this happened when I quit processed foods and came back tl my three step routine, I still buy face masks every once in a while just for the experience, but now I know I don't need any of these