Wise words I've ever heard: "we've got to keep things in perspective, we don't take a little piece of information, and blow it out of proportion and freak the 'F' out. Context is important"
I have OCD and health anxiety so hypochondriac tendencies so I’ve avoided reading about this or watching videos but broke down and watched this one, and the way you approached this made me feel better and yet feel informed. Thank you so so much!!
I feel you with the health anxiety. I think this video is so well informed and calming in a way. I love when people explain things rationally, it helps my anxiety.
I have OCD too, but not health-related OCD. So I definitely understand that this situation must have caused a looot of anxiety and Im sorry you had to go through that. Glad you watched this vid and it helped you feel better. I don’t believe this vid is the bad kind of reassurance. I hope the vid helped you think through your thoughts logically and calmly and come to a place of acceptance and peace 😊
That’s a really good question! I hope she sees it because I would like to see somebody paying attention to EU products Not just Korean and us skincare smh
Generally speaking, the EU has much strickter regulations concerning consumer products. Many US products are not accepted in EU contries due to certain banned ingredients.
Great question! I’m from Greece and the most skincare products including sunscreens come from EU. I don’t expect anyone to test or to talk about Greek products but sunscreens from large European companies definitely have to be tested after all that drama that happens during the last months.
Thanks for the perspective. It is true that it's all over the place, especially gas stations. Which really emphasizes how badly we need to be getting away from gas operated vehicles and planes. But the thing that still sort of looms in my head is that this is probably an issue with the manufacturing line and is probably causing issues with everything from shampoos to moisturizers to hairspray. A review of manufacturing and packaging is probably long overdue.
Absolutely THEE best post you've made and I applaud you for emphasizing the importance of doing self-care, researching your own products' ingredients and above all, getting a perspective on the big picture. Thank you - yet again. Love your channel!
You’re in good company here, with all the sunscreen nerds, lol. We are your people. I encourage you to keep preaching your sunscreen “obsession”. As dr Idriss says you will “look like a fetus” in 20 years. 😊 vs my generation who now have sun damage & are spending $$$$ seeking sun damage repair 💜
@@theywalkinguptoyouand4060 Where did I say that? I did not. 🤦🏻♀️ Just because I say that it is one of the worst does not mean that I do not use it. It is impossible to avoid - it is even in our water. Why are you trying to come after me based on an assumption you have? 🤦🏻♀️ Stop trying to make something out of nothing.
This is why I come to this channel so I don’t freak out and get trustworthy information. Its crazy how some influencers are spreading fear. I understand the worry I don’t want dangerous junk in my system but there is so much misinformation going around and people are getting scared. Even I was like omg what’s going on.
Well since this is a general beauty and skincare product issue it could really be in any lip balm whether it has spf or not. Also lip glosses or lip sticks etc.
That’s so scary 😟 to think we could just be straight up ingesting it! The FDA should hold companies responsible for testing their products for this on a yearly basis.
There are not enough thumbs up signs to push for this video. Thank you for your clear words and explanation. As a scientist I cannot appreciate enough the videos you and some other true experts put out against fear mongering. Especially when it comes to sunscreens. Again a big thank you 🙏😀
Hope someone, somewhere, is following up the "contamination' problem ? It could be in lots of products ? Great video, at my age (76) I"m personally not worried, however, like everyone, did check my products !!!
Just my 2 cents having gone through it. I had to use an aha/bha in order to get rid of it. Keep in mind this is never recommended and a dermatologist would most likely remove them through a procedure or perhaps a prescription product. I used a 5% lactic acid and 2% salicylic in order to exfoliate and unclog the milia. I did this every other night and did several layers of spf during the day so my eyes didn’t explode. Once again this is not recommended but worked for me. If you can go to a derm please do. If you can’t afford it then I’d look into a low dose aha/bha and go slow since your eyes are highly sensitive. Good luck 💕
Yes please! Especially for those that are right under your lash line where you’re not supposed to use many products since there’s a risk they get in your eye.
It's a matter of contamination, perfect! Thanks for the explanation. Btw, Marie Curie, did not discover x-rays (that was Roentgen), she discovered radioactivity (it's okay, you are a dermatologist, I am a nuclear medicine physician).
I would love to see a video on children’s skincare. E.g how to properly wash their faces from sunscreen and what else should we be using, what is necessary? And also men’s skincare as well, are men’s cosmetics any different than women’s or is it only marketing?
Generally, children over 6 months old can use most mineral sunscreens. The children and men labels are often marketing strategies. Mens products tend to have a more "masculine" scent. The only real difference is that men tend to shave everyday so that is mechanical exfoliation, they do not need scrubs and exfoliants on the mid/lower face like women, otherwise, they are more similar than different.
@@Mulmulmist what else do I meant? How about a proper sunscreen that has been tested and approved, not a shoddy DIY job. Don’t DIY sunscreens! And especially not for children!
Thank you for your generosity sharing your knowledge with us and just your all around funny, sparkling, “nerdy” (love the glasses) self. You are so entertaining❤️❤️
I live in the country surrounded by trees, creeks, plants and wildlife. It's one of many reasons why I made the conscious choice like the "doc" says to intentionally live outside of a large city. Yes, I still access the city but consider myself fortunate enough to have a residence outside of it.
Thank goodness you posted this! I read through their letter and reviewed the sunscreen and other products list, and thought nah…I’ll wait until the expert weighs in 😂
Good morning! Thanks for addressing this 🙏 💜💜. Sunscreen 🧴 just did not need this negative press. But the good is the industry is being held accountable, testing exits so we are more informed 👍. Stay calm & carry on! Wear sunscreen 🙌🏻 Plus one of my fav companies came through #supergoop
@@nancykerrigan hi, I just double checked no SuperGoop sunscreens were on the list that tested POSITIVE for Benzene www.valisure.com/wp-content/uploads/Valisure-Citizen-Petition-on-Benzene-in-Sunscreen-and-After-sun-Care-Products-v9.7.pdf.
You are such a balanced individual. Thank you for your informative, Loving, fun, helpful videos. I hope all you are going through lands on blessings for all.
Thank you so much for making a video like this because ever since that article came out, I have been nervous about even looking at chemical sunscreens, nevermind buying them!
I found your channel about three weeks ago. I love the direct way you share information and your point of view. I come from a family of "skin" people - (performers etc.) my grandmother gave me a Vogue editor's book when I was 10 (don't smoke, wash your face at night etc) .. I love that you "educate" - and always say "learn your skin" #1. Love the science, education and anti-fear mongering. Excellent channel.
I want to let you know last night when I was in the long drive-thru line, that the girl who walked up towards my car to take my order said I had amazing glowing skin. And that she saw it from far away even when I was driving up. IT MADE MY DAY! I told her to go to your RUclips channel. Thank you for all the helpful and great content you put out there and for helping people like us ❤️
I’m beginning to realize that what I’m not aware of in this country far outweighs what I am aware of, and what I am told by this country (ie., FDA etc.) and what Is not told to me by this country is mind boggling. Thank you for the clarification on this topic.
Thanks for the reminder about keeping perspective. Fear and freaking out can have high RUclips entertainment value, but common sense should rule our decision making.
please we need a video of mineral sunscreens especially European ones that don't leave a white cast especially for Guys with some facial hair. also a video about kojic acid thank you
Waaait... you just mentioned gas stations having high levels of benzene - in Danish, gasoline is “Benzin” pronounced “Ben-seen” 🤯🤯. Just connected those dots
Benzeen is not the same as gasoline though. I got confused too, because in Dutch the word for gasoline is "benzine" too. But benzeen is just a chemical on its own that is only a very small part of benzine/gasoline and other stuff.
Thank you for affirming we should NOT lose sleep over this Dr. Idriss and for pointing out the fact that many of us are exposed to benzene because of our environments anyways! Love the context reminder!!
So spot on. I already went through this existential chemical fear freak out after living in big cities for 15+ years (Hong Kong based for 10! so polluted). I was freaking but moved to the genuine country and am now relaxed enough to use chemical face care (retin-A, chemical sunscreens) now without thinking I'm going to die. Lol. Thank you for helping us to stop the illogical freak-out spiral. You are literally the best in this space! I keep commenting and saying thank you but truly, THANK YOU. I appreciate your channel so much.
I am a skincare nerd/addict, and I found your channel a week or two ago and I could not stop watching your videos whether I already know the topic you are talking about or not coz you are absolutely charming! Your videos are not just entertaining (i find you goofy in a very cute way) but very educational!
Thank you so much for this video. As scary as this news is, you helped ease my mind. There's only so much we can do but you continue to help me be a more informed and conscientious shopper of skincare products. I love your videos! I love how you keep it real and filter out all the b.s. we're constantly fed day in and day out. Continue being awesome! 🥰
Phew! Yes, I was freaking out when I heard about the study. I'm feeling better now. Of course, I threw out all my sunscreens a few days ago and vowed never to use them again. I've changed my mind.
I'm in France, almost 30, already done my college journey a while ago in the neurosciences department and you def motivated me to get back to college from the start to study medecine, maybe to become a derm ❤️
I think you revealed a little bit but I am so excited for your own skincare brand. I hope it will be available in the UK as well. Good luck with it and hope it will get launched soon!
On the Valisure website they will accept products, in the original packaging, and test them for you. You fill out a form, follow the steps and they will provide you with the results. This is important to me because the sunscreen I use daily was not tested. They will not return the sunscreen to you. I understand this is a contaminant and it may or may not be in my batch, however since it wasn’t evaluated it’s worth the effort for me. Thank you Dr. Idriss for informing us about the issue as I’m protecting my skin as well as my grandchildren!!! 🙏🏻😘
Thank you for this video! I feel much better ❤️. Can you please tell me what sunscreen you use for your kiddos? Are the spray sunscreens ok to use for them? I’ve heard they weren’t good. Thank You ❤️
I am from India and bhutan being our neighbour country i see much difference in term of pollution. She is right bhutan is least polluted country. Love to visit again. Much love nd respect to you dr shreenee maam❤
Thank you for sharing your knowledge about this topic. As a Canadian, I hope that our health department comes to take a closer look at is as well. There are a lot of sunscreens here that are not available in the US and it makes the situation more complicated. Hopefully it works out soon.
Doctor Idriss, thank you for your highly scientific videos. i greatly appreciate the fact that you delve deeply into very specific aspects of skin care products in a way no other doctor on youtube has ever dared to tread. You are my go to expert on skin care, period, end of story! Change can be daunting, but life is a spiritual journey more than a physical journey. But then you know that already, and if you don't already you will, hopefully. I wish you all the best Dr. Idriss.
Good that you adress new things going on in the cosmetic industry. I didn't know agout it. I have a question regarding sunscreen. Not many fragrance free are on the Polish market. I found one but I don't know if it's good. May I send you the inci link? I am only asking because there is not much to choose from and I want to choose a decent sunscreen. It has SLS is it needed? Strange.
Hi, Dr. Shereene Idriss. Love your channel. I learned that I have to start using retinol because of you. I hope you have recommendations for stretch mark removal in the future. Thanks. Keep slayin'!
Thank you Dr Idriss for this video, I am a little worried as I don't live in North America and I was a little frightened about whether this could be an issue where I live but apart from the current benzene issue, what do you think about the Alturist sunscreens (or just European sunscreens) or Korean ones?
Thank you so much for this video! I really try not to contribute to fear mongering and panic (in all things, not just skincare) & I could feel there was probably a piece of this I was missing. You filled that in and eased mine and a lot of our minds. Thank you again!
@Vũ Uy so true bought one glycolic acid medical grade for 100usd. Ingredients was alcohol, glycolic 10% and phytic 🌝. Had to sell it cause whenever I see it my heart skips cause of the price
Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such objective, positive and funny way. Approaching skincare from a scientific point of view, and making it so interesting, it's inspirational in many ways.
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos- my skin has already improved so much by implementing many of the things I've learned on here! Would you consider doing a full video on skincare routines for rosacea and/or sensitive skin? Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge!
Dr. Sheereene there should be english subtitle bcs some of us can't understand every word you said, not all of us are used to the english "fast accent". So ifff it's possible, it would be amazing. Thank you ❤️
HI Dr. Idriss, i've been binge-watching your videos for quite some time. this is my first time leaving a comment. thank you so much for generously sharing the knowledge. I have a question abt sunscreen that has been haunting me forever and I could not find satisfactory answer to it. shall we apply sunscreen rigorously when indoors with all the curtains (non-blackout ones)closed? i understand if there are windows , we have to wear sunscreen. but I always keep fabric curtains down. only use mineral sunscreen which is a beast to get rid of. so tend not to wear it indoors. thanks a lot again ~
I was the same until I found Paula's choice! Their super light wrinkle defence doesnt reak me out, might be a good one to try. Wait for a 20% off sale and you can also buy a travel size first!
Loved this! I just watched your video on fine lines and wrinkles. I was wondering if you could do one on volume loss? I’m 30 and don’t really have fine lines yet but I do have volume loss in my cheeks and around my mouth and even my temples. I know there aren’t products to fix this but what cosmetic procedures are available? I think that would be super helpful!
Thank you so much for this video ❤️ it’s so easy to become alarmed by new and potentially scary information but like you said, context is important! I hope you’re doing well!
Thank you for this, it's alarming BUT calming. I freak out easily but you've given a solution. 🙏🏽☺️ Yes, so waiting for your skincare line!!! What?! Yes!! 🙌🏽 Have a fabulous weekend Dr. Idris! 💛Maddy
Thank you for this! Ive watched a few videos about this topic and didnt fully comprehend it. Your video defintiely helped! And yesss cant wait until your line comes out!
The study would make people so confused about whether they should apply sunscreens or not. So damn scary. We don’t know what is put in the skincare products. No wonder people prefer a natural or organic product however less potent they may be. Ultimately we all need to believe in what we think is right for us no matter what the beauty gurus say because who knows they may also be duped.
I’ve used Neutragena Ultra sheer since I was in 7th grade- 13 years old every single day of my life! I always got told I stunk like sunscreen but look at me now! I love my skin, and I am confident I don’t neglect it even when I feel like I don’t do enough for it!
I love your videos, they're so informative and I've been binging them for two days. I wonder if you'd ever consider doing a video about the difference between Vitamin C and citric acid in skincare products. Are they the same/do they have the same elements? Citric acid seems "bad" especially in spfs (phototoxicity), but vitamin c is helpful? I'd love to hear more about this from you! You're one of the only channels that really delves into the scientific side of skincare.
Hi! Love your contents! Could u talk about skincare science in general? Like a lot of videos to literally study skincare science such as ingredients in cleansers etc.. as you're doing right now with glicerin, retinol etc but with things less seen like surfactants, the difference between all them and so on... all those things that we dont know
I would really love a video that would help me convince my bf and family to use sunscreen... I was called 'obsessed' and 'crazy' since they all think sunscreen belongs to the time u go to the beach for hours and I use SPF daily and prefer shade over burning to the crisp. Im sad cus Im afraid for their health! I thank you dr. Idriss of spreading the message, even if one person gets over to 'pro-spf' side, its all worth it!
Your own skincare line?!? Yes please!!
Sold. (... but it would be great - also - for sensitive skin with no fragrance, please ... :)
@@alyibrahim Yes she did say she was potentially looking at it. at about 8:30.
@@alyibrahim She has talked on instagram about possibly making one
She can have all my money!!
@@chandracox6814 Mine too!
Wise words I've ever heard: "we've got to keep things in perspective, we don't take a little piece of information, and blow it out of proportion and freak the 'F' out. Context is important"
The grown ups have arrived in the conversation. I’m so glad Dr Idriss has weighed in on this.
I have OCD and health anxiety so hypochondriac tendencies so I’ve avoided reading about this or watching videos but broke down and watched this one, and the way you approached this made me feel better and yet feel informed. Thank you so so much!!
Consider cognitive therapy. It will change your life for the better. Hang in there
I feel you with the health anxiety. I think this video is so well informed and calming in a way. I love when people explain things rationally, it helps my anxiety.
I have OCD too, but not health-related OCD. So I definitely understand that this situation must have caused a looot of anxiety and Im sorry you had to go through that. Glad you watched this vid and it helped you feel better. I don’t believe this vid is the bad kind of reassurance. I hope the vid helped you think through your thoughts logically and calmly and come to a place of acceptance and peace 😊
I have so much respect for this woman!
@@alyibrahim Alexandria has issues
How would you compare EU and US regulations regarding skincare and specifically sunscreens?
That’s a really good question! I hope she sees it because I would like to see somebody paying attention to EU products
Not just Korean and us skincare smh
@@dedeeee617 as a European I agree, we have news about American and Korean screenscreens but can someone put attention to European ones as well?
Generally speaking, the EU has much strickter regulations concerning consumer products. Many US products are not accepted in EU contries due to certain banned ingredients.
Great question! I’m from Greece and the most skincare products including sunscreens come from EU. I don’t expect anyone to test or to talk about Greek products but sunscreens from large European companies definitely have to be tested after all that drama that happens during the last months.
I’d love for her to address this in a video!!!!
Thanks for the perspective. It is true that it's all over the place, especially gas stations. Which really emphasizes how badly we need to be getting away from gas operated vehicles and planes. But the thing that still sort of looms in my head is that this is probably an issue with the manufacturing line and is probably causing issues with everything from shampoos to moisturizers to hairspray. A review of manufacturing and packaging is probably long overdue.
Absolutely THEE best post you've made and I applaud you for emphasizing the importance of doing self-care, researching your own products' ingredients and above all, getting a perspective on the big picture. Thank you - yet again. Love your channel!
Wish my parents would understand the importance of SPF, calls me a weirdo all the time 😔
You’re in good company here, with all the sunscreen nerds, lol. We are your people. I encourage you to keep preaching your sunscreen “obsession”. As dr Idriss says you will “look like a fetus” in 20 years. 😊 vs my generation who now have sun damage & are spending $$$$ seeking sun damage repair 💜
@@beyond50skin Thank you for your support and opinion 🙏😊
Same girl!
We are in for the long game 💕
Ignore them
The FDA and their “regulations” need to go. We need a system that actually cares for the people and not the dollars.
and we need to stop using any kind of plastic everywhere...
@@baeh3657 I consider plastic one of the worst inventions ever. I look around and that is all I see. Oh how we have ruined this planet. 🥺
@@turtleycoolnails3479 so you dont use ANY kind of plastic?
@@theywalkinguptoyouand4060 Where did I say that? I did not. 🤦🏻♀️ Just because I say that it is one of the worst does not mean that I do not use it. It is impossible to avoid - it is even in our water. Why are you trying to come after me based on an assumption you have? 🤦🏻♀️ Stop trying to make something out of nothing.
This is exactly why I watch your channel. I am all about REAL science that comes from people who really know. Thanks!
You and Dr. Dray have the best explanation and in my opinion dispelled and crazy myths. Thank you and Have an amazing weekend!
This is why I come to this channel so I don’t freak out and get trustworthy information. Its crazy how some influencers are spreading fear. I understand the worry I don’t want dangerous junk in my system but there is so much misinformation going around and people are getting scared. Even I was like omg what’s going on.
Im more worried about it being in SPF lip balm cause youre straight up eating it then. Thats way way worse.
that's true.
Well since this is a general beauty and skincare product issue it could really be in any lip balm whether it has spf or not. Also lip glosses or lip sticks etc.
That’s so scary 😟 to think we could just be straight up ingesting it! The FDA should hold companies responsible for testing their products for this on a yearly basis.
Ughhh, thinking about this as I have sunscreen lip balm on right now😩
I finally found a doctor that I can fully listen to and trust. I hope you stay true without those sponsors and endorsements like everyone else.
I wish more people understood the way science works and why we need to be patient with it. Thanks for all the information! :D
There are not enough thumbs up signs to push for this video. Thank you for your clear words and explanation. As a scientist I cannot appreciate enough the videos you and some other true experts put out against fear mongering. Especially when it comes to sunscreens. Again a big thank you 🙏😀
Hope someone, somewhere, is following up the "contamination' problem ? It could be in lots of
products ? Great video, at my age (76) I"m personally not worried, however, like everyone, did
check my products !!!
Could you do a video about milia? 😊Can't get rid of it
Just my 2 cents having gone through it. I had to use an aha/bha in order to get rid of it. Keep in mind this is never recommended and a dermatologist would most likely remove them through a procedure or perhaps a prescription product. I used a 5% lactic acid and 2% salicylic in order to exfoliate and unclog the milia. I did this every other night and did several layers of spf during the day so my eyes didn’t explode. Once again this is not recommended but worked for me. If you can go to a derm please do. If you can’t afford it then I’d look into a low dose aha/bha and go slow since your eyes are highly sensitive. Good luck 💕
I feel your pain!!! The only relief I found was extraction and voila less than 24H and they were back!!! If you find relief, PLEASE let me know!
YES! especially under the eyes. Also how to distinguish undereye milia from KP and how to get rid of it
tretinoin got rid of mine, also removing dairy from my diet and i had to stop smoking lol
Yes please! Especially for those that are right under your lash line where you’re not supposed to use many products since there’s a risk they get in your eye.
Wait !! Did you just say your own skincare line? 😻 Can’t wait !!!! ❤️
When did she say that I must of missed it.
@@kita3256 Pls watch from 8:25 :)
@@tangomango5360 tnx!
It's a matter of contamination, perfect! Thanks for the explanation.
Btw, Marie Curie, did not discover x-rays (that was Roentgen), she discovered radioactivity (it's okay, you are a dermatologist, I am a nuclear medicine physician).
Yes, which is why X-rays were called Roentgen rays originally. I thought that didn't sound right!
In my country it calls rentgen, it makes it more clear who invented it 😊👍
@@hanab4256 röntgen in my country, never thought about where the name came from.
I would love to see a video on children’s skincare. E.g how to properly wash their faces from sunscreen and what else should we be using, what is necessary? And also men’s skincare as well, are men’s cosmetics any different than women’s or is it only marketing?
Generally, children over 6 months old can use most mineral sunscreens. The children and men labels are often marketing strategies. Mens products tend to have a more "masculine" scent. The only real difference is that men tend to shave everyday so that is mechanical exfoliation, they do not need scrubs and exfoliants on the mid/lower face like women, otherwise, they are more similar than different.
Use extravirigin coconut oil (SPF 7) AND red raspberry seed (spf 28-50) and carrot seed oil(spf 38-40 ) what else you want ?
@@Mulmulmist what else do I meant? How about a proper sunscreen that has been tested and approved, not a shoddy DIY job.
Don’t DIY sunscreens! And especially not for children!
@@Mulmulmist you can't be serious.
@@rorirm how can you be serious to apply sunscreen on children?
Thank you for your generosity sharing your knowledge with us and just your all around funny, sparkling, “nerdy” (love the glasses) self. You are so entertaining❤️❤️
Thank you for posting this!!! Been holding back on making any decisions until I’ve heard your verdict
I live in the country surrounded by trees, creeks, plants and wildlife. It's one of many reasons why I made the conscious choice like the "doc" says to intentionally live outside of a large city. Yes, I still access the city but consider myself fortunate enough to have a residence outside of it.
Thank goodness you posted this! I read through their letter and reviewed the sunscreen and other products list, and thought nah…I’ll wait until the expert weighs in 😂
Good morning! Thanks for addressing this 🙏 💜💜. Sunscreen 🧴 just did not need this negative press. But the good is the industry is being held accountable, testing exits so we are more informed 👍. Stay calm & carry on! Wear sunscreen 🙌🏻 Plus one of my fav companies came through #supergoop
Some supergoop products were on the list fyi
@@nancykerrigan hi, I just double checked no SuperGoop sunscreens were on the list that tested POSITIVE for Benzene www.valisure.com/wp-content/uploads/Valisure-Citizen-Petition-on-Benzene-in-Sunscreen-and-After-sun-Care-Products-v9.7.pdf.
You are such a balanced individual. Thank you for your informative, Loving, fun, helpful videos. I hope all you are going through lands on blessings for all.
I'm so glad you posted this and so quickly!! Thank you for making the content that you do!
Thank you so much for making a video like this because ever since that article came out, I have been nervous about even looking at chemical sunscreens, nevermind buying them!
Thank you for both the article ( in its entirity) and the list of offending batches. As always, You're the Best Dr. Idriss
I found your channel about three weeks ago. I love the direct way you share information and your point of view. I come from a family of "skin" people - (performers etc.) my grandmother gave me a Vogue editor's book when I was 10 (don't smoke, wash your face at night etc) .. I love that you "educate" - and always say "learn your skin" #1. Love the science, education and anti-fear mongering. Excellent channel.
I want to let you know last night when I was in the long drive-thru line, that the girl who walked up towards my car to take my order said I had amazing glowing skin. And that she saw it from far away even when I was driving up. IT MADE MY DAY! I told her to go to your RUclips channel. Thank you for all the helpful and great content you put out there and for helping people like us ❤️
lol I love this. "My skin glowed from 30 ft away." It should be a quote/review for Shereene's social media.
@@christineelizabethart163 HAHA totally!
I’m beginning to realize that what I’m not aware of in this country far outweighs what I am aware of, and what I am told by this country (ie., FDA etc.) and what Is not told to me by this country is mind boggling. Thank you for the clarification on this topic.
Thanks for the reminder about keeping perspective. Fear and freaking out can have high RUclips entertainment value, but common sense should rule our decision making.
Good morning Dr Idriss! Thank you so much for addressing this! Over cast and cloudy and rainy here in Boston😕 Enjoy your weekend! 💛💛💛
please we need a video of mineral sunscreens especially European ones that don't leave a white cast especially for Guys with some facial hair.
also a video about kojic acid
thank you
It's not a European one but Cotz is amazing the channel Glow by Ramon (I think that's what it's called) has reviewed it
@@efolinsky thank you I'm going to check it out
La roche posay are great ones
Waaait... you just mentioned gas stations having high levels of benzene - in Danish, gasoline is “Benzin” pronounced “Ben-seen” 🤯🤯. Just connected those dots
same in slovakia
same in italian.
same in turkish
Benzeen is not the same as gasoline though. I got confused too, because in Dutch the word for gasoline is "benzine" too. But benzeen is just a chemical on its own that is only a very small part of benzine/gasoline and other stuff.
@@xrp20238 yes, we know that benzene is not benzin (gasoline) ;)
Yes! This is exactly what I neede today. Thank you for addressing this topic.
Thank you for affirming we should NOT lose sleep over this Dr. Idriss and for pointing out the fact that many of us are exposed to benzene because of our environments anyways! Love the context reminder!!
Love how rationally you share this information.
So spot on. I already went through this existential chemical fear freak out after living in big cities for 15+ years (Hong Kong based for 10! so polluted). I was freaking but moved to the genuine country and am now relaxed enough to use chemical face care (retin-A, chemical sunscreens) now without thinking I'm going to die. Lol. Thank you for helping us to stop the illogical freak-out spiral. You are literally the best in this space! I keep commenting and saying thank you but truly, THANK YOU. I appreciate your channel so much.
Was literally just checking my sunscreen (bioderma milk) to check mine and wondered if you would make a video. Thanks again for your service❤️
I am a skincare nerd/addict, and I found your channel a week or two ago and I could not stop watching your videos whether I already know the topic you are talking about or not coz you are absolutely charming! Your videos are not just entertaining (i find you goofy in a very cute way) but very educational!
Thank you so much for this video. As scary as this news is, you helped ease my mind. There's only so much we can do but you continue to help me be a more informed and conscientious shopper of skincare products. I love your videos! I love how you keep it real and filter out all the b.s. we're constantly fed day in and day out.
Continue being awesome! 🥰
Phew! Yes, I was freaking out when I heard about the study. I'm feeling better now. Of course, I threw out all my sunscreens a few days ago and vowed never to use them again. I've changed my mind.
I'm in France, almost 30, already done my college journey a while ago in the neurosciences department and you def motivated me to get back to college from the start to study medecine, maybe to become a derm ❤️
I’m so excited that you are going to come out with your own skincare line!! 🙌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I think you revealed a little bit but I am so excited for your own skincare brand. I hope it will be available in the UK as well. Good luck with it and hope it will get launched soon!
On the Valisure website they will accept products, in the original packaging, and test them for you. You fill out a form, follow the steps and they will provide you with the results. This is important to me because the sunscreen I use daily was not tested. They will not return the sunscreen to you. I understand this is a contaminant and it may or may not be in my batch, however since it wasn’t evaluated it’s worth the effort for me. Thank you Dr. Idriss for informing us about the issue as I’m protecting my skin as well as my grandchildren!!! 🙏🏻😘
what sunscreen are u doing this for?
I love how you fight this contant fear mongering.. thanks doc 🙏
Thanks for the info!!! Hope everything gets better, stay strong and keep shinning ✨✨✨
Thank you for this video! I feel much better ❤️. Can you please tell me what sunscreen you use for your kiddos? Are the spray sunscreens ok to use for them? I’ve heard they weren’t good. Thank You ❤️
You make my Saturdays so much better with your calming voice and informing me on how to have gorgeous long lasting skin. Your the best ❤️
Your own skin line!!! 👍🏽👍🏽
Can’t wait
Dr. Shereen please do a video about your favorite products on skincare and your opinion and recommendations on korean products
I am from India and bhutan being our neighbour country i see much difference in term of pollution. She is right bhutan is least polluted country. Love to visit again. Much love nd respect to you dr shreenee maam❤
Really appreciate what you do for your followers!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge about this topic. As a Canadian, I hope that our health department comes to take a closer look at is as well. There are a lot of sunscreens here that are not available in the US and it makes the situation more complicated. Hopefully it works out soon.
Thank you for your calm, reasoned explanation of the benzene issue.
Doctor Idriss, thank you for your highly scientific videos. i greatly appreciate the fact that you delve deeply into very specific aspects of skin care products in a way no other doctor on youtube has ever dared to tread. You are my go to expert on skin care, period, end of story! Change can be daunting, but life is a spiritual journey more than a physical journey. But then you know that already, and if you don't already you will, hopefully. I wish you all the best Dr. Idriss.
Good that you adress new things going on in the cosmetic industry. I didn't know agout it. I have a question regarding sunscreen. Not many fragrance free are on the Polish market. I found one but I don't know if it's good. May I send you the inci link? I am only asking because there is not much to choose from and I want to choose a decent sunscreen. It has SLS is it needed? Strange.
Hi, Dr. Shereene Idriss. Love your channel. I learned that I have to start using retinol because of you. I hope you have recommendations for stretch mark removal in the future. Thanks. Keep slayin'!
As always, I love your videos. Thank you for your time and hard work to educate people like me.
Thank you Dr Idriss for this video, I am a little worried as I don't live in North America and I was a little frightened about whether this could be an issue where I live but apart from the current benzene issue, what do you think about the Alturist sunscreens (or just European sunscreens) or Korean ones?
Thank you so much for this video! I really try not to contribute to fear mongering and panic (in all things, not just skincare) & I could feel there was probably a piece of this I was missing. You filled that in and eased mine and a lot of our minds. Thank you again!
What do you think about “medical grade” skincare? Is it worth it? And can you make a video about it?
I'd like to know this too!
@Vũ Uy so true bought one glycolic acid medical grade for 100usd. Ingredients was alcohol, glycolic 10% and phytic 🌝. Had to sell it cause whenever I see it my heart skips cause of the price
That would be a great video!
@Vũ Uy exactly. Used it twice and I even broke out and my face was so tight. Didn’t look like purging. Would look into the L’Oréal.
I will say this, though: there are some products which can only be purchased from a doctor partner....and there is a good reason for that.
OMG! I CANNOT WAIT to hear more about your skincare line!!! I'm hoping its reasonably priced!!! xxooxxoo
I had a few that weren't on either of the lists and I don't know what to do with them. One of them is unused. It feels unfortunate and a waste.
Such a great teacher and thank you for informing us with excellent examples and analogies
Really appreciate you!
Thank you for discussing this. You are awesome!
Thank you so much for the knowledge and your empathy, you are amazing!! Sunscreen is so important, everyday! 💝👏👏
Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such objective, positive and funny way. Approaching skincare from a scientific point of view, and making it so interesting, it's inspirational in many ways.
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos- my skin has already improved so much by implementing many of the things I've learned on here! Would you consider doing a full video on skincare routines for rosacea and/or sensitive skin? Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge!
Thank you for all the info you have provided to us!
Dr. Sheereene there should be english subtitle bcs some of us can't understand every word you said, not all of us are used to the english "fast accent". So ifff it's possible, it would be amazing. Thank you ❤️
Incredible! Your videos are so well made
HI Dr. Idriss, i've been binge-watching your videos for quite some time. this is my first time leaving a comment. thank you so much for generously sharing the knowledge. I have a question abt sunscreen that has been haunting me forever and I could not find satisfactory answer to it. shall we apply sunscreen rigorously when indoors with all the curtains (non-blackout ones)closed? i understand if there are windows , we have to wear sunscreen. but I always keep fabric curtains down. only use mineral sunscreen which is a beast to get rid of. so tend not to wear it indoors. thanks a lot again ~
My biggest problem with sunscreen is that I couldn’t find one that doesn’t make me break out ☹️
Had the same problem! Try la roche posay sunscreen or supergoo
I was the same until I found Paula's choice! Their super light wrinkle defence doesnt reak me out, might be a good one to try. Wait for a 20% off sale and you can also buy a travel size first!
Check out MadAboutSkin. Rob has break out prone skin and is always reviewing sunscreens.
Same! It's even worse with the mask.
Try L'erbolario
Loved this! I just watched your video on fine lines and wrinkles. I was wondering if you could do one on volume loss? I’m 30 and don’t really have fine lines yet but I do have volume loss in my cheeks and around my mouth and even my temples. I know there aren’t products to fix this but what cosmetic procedures are available? I think that would be super helpful!
Thank you so much for this video ❤️ it’s so easy to become alarmed by new and potentially scary information but like you said, context is important! I hope you’re doing well!
Thank you for this, it's alarming BUT calming. I freak out easily but you've given a solution. 🙏🏽☺️
Yes, so waiting for your skincare line!!! What?! Yes!! 🙌🏽
Have a fabulous weekend Dr. Idris!
💛Maddy
You're so naturally beautiful, sis! Ma sha Allah
Thank you for this! Ive watched a few videos about this topic and didnt fully comprehend it. Your video defintiely helped! And yesss cant wait until your line comes out!
Fear mongering is real. Thank you for debunking this craziness around Benzene!
The study would make people so confused about whether they should apply sunscreens or not. So damn scary. We don’t know what is put in the skincare products. No wonder people prefer a natural or organic product however less potent they may be. Ultimately we all need to believe in what we think is right for us no matter what the beauty gurus say because who knows they may also be duped.
I’ve used Neutragena Ultra sheer since I was in 7th grade- 13 years old every single day of my life! I always got told I stunk like sunscreen but look at me now! I love my skin, and I am confident I don’t neglect it even when I feel like I don’t do enough for it!
I think that's on the list. I'm sure you're absolutely fine, but I would check. 💖
Love love love her. Thanks a lot for your transparency.
It’s so cool that you make these videos. Thank you so much.
This is why I follow you.
Hi doctor! Thanks for this video. You’re my favourite RUclipsr ❤️
I love your videos, they're so informative and I've been binging them for two days. I wonder if you'd ever consider doing a video about the difference between Vitamin C and citric acid in skincare products. Are they the same/do they have the same elements? Citric acid seems "bad" especially in spfs (phototoxicity), but vitamin c is helpful? I'd love to hear more about this from you! You're one of the only channels that really delves into the scientific side of skincare.
Hi! Love your contents! Could u talk about skincare science in general? Like a lot of videos to literally study skincare science such as ingredients in cleansers etc.. as you're doing right now with glicerin, retinol etc but with things less seen like surfactants, the difference between all them and so on... all those things that we dont know
Thank you for this! Also OMG your own skincare line!! Yes!!!
Good news/bad news: "You're actually already exposed to Benzene in city air, soft drinks, food etc" ......thank you?? 🤣😭
Yeah, I don’t slather myself in car exhaust multiple times a day to prevent cancer. What a weird comparison.
I would really love a video that would help me convince my bf and family to use sunscreen... I was called 'obsessed' and 'crazy' since they all think sunscreen belongs to the time u go to the beach for hours and I use SPF daily and prefer shade over burning to the crisp. Im sad cus Im afraid for their health! I thank you dr. Idriss of spreading the message, even if one person gets over to 'pro-spf' side, its all worth it!
Could you please tell us what you think about dermaplaning?
I really want to try it but you are the only one I trust on RUclips 😅
Thank you for educating us. You are brilliant.
Could you do another skincare/sunscreen products suggestions for pregnant women? Huge fan❤️
Thank you so much for the clarification! I appreciated this video so much