Skincare Mistakes I Will NEVER Make Again as a Derm | Dr. Sam Ellis

Listen, 1) I have not always been a Dermatologist and 2) I'm also a human being and therefore have made skincare mistakes. So, here we go. Here are 10 things I would NEVER do to my skin again now that I know too much. That's right, these are ALL the biggest skincare mistakes I have made in the past. Are you making any of them? Let me know in the comments below.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
01:12 Skincare mistake #1
04:05 Skincare mistake #2
05:29 Skincare mistake #3
07:33 Skincare mistake #4
09:14 Skincare mistake #5
10:22 Skincare mistake #6
12:12 Skincare mistake #7
13:41 Skincare mistake #8
15:04 Skincare mistake #9
16:25 Skincare mistake

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DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Prequel is my skincare brand. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create educational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

[lindalove]

Yes please to the Clear and Brilliant demonstration video!

[MyLoVeLyMaN]

I like how kind and considerate you are when you talk about things Xx

[manojipereira]

Thanks for acknowledging that cosmetic chemists are the experts for certain aspects of skincare, it shows humility.

[cynthiamcnally]

As a gynecologist, I really appreciate your comments about vaginal hygiene. I have seen sooo many women who think they have yeast infections, and instead their itching is due to overcleaning. Many fall prey to the hyped up marketing around feminine washes, or they will say "but it is natural!" Doesn't matter, the genital skin is very sensitive to any type of cleaning agent, especially if it is scented, natural or not. Thank you as always for your excellent content!

[lindalove]

I have to tell you - I not only love your Prequel products, but your packaging is outstanding. I will never throw my Universal Skin Solution bottle away. It sprays the finest mist that I have ever felt. I will keep it and put an essence in it. I have tried essences in other spray bottles and it feels like I am being assaulted by a Super Soaker. Thank you for paying attention to the details!

[BR-ogrs]

A tip with the heat packs for people with endo or chronic pain like me. You can get electric heat packs with a timer. You can set the timer, fall asleep, and your heat pack will automatically turn off

[carrielevin]

I need to know what’s on your eyelids?! So beautiful!!

[fenzirulfr]

love how you balance principle with practicality. eg saving sun moments for things you love

[norwaybirds]

Thank you for all of this information Dr Sam 🙏
I found you during the pandemic and have watched hours and hours of your tutorials. At 48 I finally knew what to do to care for my skin. I had previously spent a lot of money on random skincare... But now I carefully select items that improve my skin without wasting my money. I cannot express fully how empowering this is after a lifetime of falling prey to marketing.
My skin has never looked better ❤ thank you

[nzsnyc]

it’s hard to find a cosmetic dermatologist with well rounded experience like you describe. :(

thank you for another great video.

[jeronimoacosta]

The only DIY skin care I do for my rosacea when I experience some redness (recommended by my dermatologist) is cold chamomile tea, and it really works!

[annieg.]

Yes, I want to see clear and brilliant and also fraxel no ablative one. Thank you doctor. Great video😊

[db-gbxi]

Glad you mentioned feminine wash. Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, ob/gyn, has several videos talking about this. Even urologist Rena Malik has addressed it.

[ClassicKina]

Love these tips so much, however I do have a sensitive topic question…

So, I’ve never met any woman who only used warm water to cleanse their vulva. 🤷🏻‍♀️ To me, that sounds like a rinse & not an actual cleanse. Could this be why so many women are self conscious of their natural scent, because they’re rinsing & not using a gentle cleanser?

The vagina is self cleansing, but the vulva is not and it consists of sweat glands, hair that can retain order, labia folds, & so on. I’m just curious about why cleansing is not the base line recommendation.

Thank you! I love your educational videos so much & appreciate all this free information from a certified derm. 🫶🏼

[Duhhhhhhhhhhhhh.duhhhhhhhh]

🎉another winner….you hit the points and taught me some new ones which is GREAT ! Hate to admit that I had done almost all the mistakes when I was younger. I have my fingers crossed for prequel to come out with tinted mineral sunscreen….i love everything I’ve gotten so far in both blue and green lines for my weathered rosacea face. Thanks Dr Sam!

[jasmineclark]

Great video. I used to do all those mistakes when I was younger too 🤦🏻‍♀️We live and learn.

[cubicu]

Thank you for your amazing skin care videos! The DIY skin care I do is applying the inside of an Aloe Vera leaf. Not sure if this is a no no? Feels smooth after…

[myutube]

Fantastic! The heating pad, space/car seat heaters etc was new for me. Interesting. I appreciated all of these. ❤️

[susanmcf]

Thanks for the caution on heating pads. PS Could you make a daytime routine video concentrating on Prequel products?

[catherinebissonnette]

Thank you for putting your makeup in the video description! Thank you for this video in general, really helpful!