now that it's live I have observed that FULLY ONE-THIRD of this video is about my new haircare/body care routine. OMG please feel free to skip to [[11:27]] once you've gotten the gist
I’m only 25% in and LOVING the content as/usual, but feel the irrepressible urge to say - after damaging my own acid mantle horribly - if one’s goal is to eradicate body acne, multiple levels of exfoliation will almost certainly compromise the skin barrier (stinging is never a good sign, and is an indicator of irritation, as opposed to a sign the product is “working”). If you were to stick to only one combined physical & chemical exfoliant, plus a gentle body wash, I imagine you could replicate - if not enhance - your existing results, without risking long-term barrier damage. Feel free to take or leave this layperson’s recommendation if your current routine truly feels like a cure, but I’d hate for what initially felt like the panacea of acne-free life to turn around and rear its inflamed, angry head a few months in. I’m 3 years into healing myself from long-term damage caused by over exfoliation, in the name of curing my acne… And I really wish I’d headed into the derms office and requested Clindamycin and Tret from day one 🤦🏻♀️
I’m a cosmetologist and I also use a cleansing conditioner. I broke out as well and my co-workers and clients experienced this as well. It does eventually level out.
Just a quick comment for Hannah and anyone else struggling with body acne... I worked for a dermatology and plastic surgery clinic for 5 years during undergrad. Washing your hair first and then placing it up in a towel before washing the rest of your body was always something the derms recommended to patients. They then recommended a product simply called "pumice cleanser" from iderma for the chest and back to be used every couple of days. Patients used to rave about the results. Hope that helps anyone that needed to advice ❤️
Awesome! I don't really have chest acne as much (but I have much shorter hair than Hannah) but I have quite a bit of congestion behind my ears and trailing down the front of my neck. It's almost cystic appearing. I just figured that I was just not disciplined enough in my diet and consuming too much sugars and causing congestion, but im noticing no matter how much I force myself to omit sugars and carbs, I still get these frequent breakouts. Could that be due to shampoo/conditioner as well?
@@KendraMorgan I'm definitely not qualified to give any real advice... If you try treating it topically (by keeping your hair up and thoroughly cleaning/treating it with a special wash) and you still don't see improvement, you might want to talk to you dermatologist about spironolactone. It helps treat acne that is more hormonal related.
@@KendraMorgan gotta clean the "kitchen"..(back of ears) you always have more dead skin back there than you realize. I learned this from Black Twitter.
If you don’t mind me asking, do you know if this would matter for someone with short hair? Or is it really only for people with long hair? I have lots of acne on my chest and upper back, however since my hair is short I am not sure if it would make a huge difference?
@@lemon2639 Topical solutions only really work if the problem causing acne is external. Chest and back acne that isn't caused by dirt, oil, products.. etc. usually needs a solution like accutane. People have to figure out what is causing the acne before picking a solution. Trying something like an acne wash first and changing your routine to see if anything improves is the first step. And to the people with short hair... The shampoo and conditioner are still going to run down your back and chest. Toweling your hair and then thoroughly washing your back and chest afterwards is still important ❤️
Hannah during this season of gratitude and celebration I just wanted to say thank you for your channel. I cant even begin to express how much you’ve helped me with my no buy year and also just in making better decisions in general! Your channel is truly one that I can find both comfort and inspiration in. You’re a gem! ❤
When I worked at an acne clinic, we always told people your routine should NOT be painful. Your body routine should not sting! Eliminate one or more of those products, over exfoliating will only exasperate the problem
I would love to see the return of the reckoning box! It’s interesting to see a “declutter” from the perspective of “is this truly special enough to generate clutter?” perspective rather than getting tired of things and purging them. It also helps to get those final thoughts on a product sooner than the end of the year.
Oh no, Hannah, the stinging is not a good thing! It's usually when your skin is crying for help. One exfoliation step a few times a week is more than enough, a good cleansing every day is enough for maintenance. The issue is that, after a little while, your skin could get sensitized and break out even more.
YES, Hannah, as a professional licensed Esthetician I totally agree with Bonnie. That's WAY too much & can cause some major irritation & damage to your natural barrier. It might be worth washing your hair in the sink rather than the shower.
@@kathyanderson6898 I always wash my hair and my body separately… seemed like the answer to me. The skin won’t appreciate the overexfoliation for sure😢
yeah i was going to say this too. one chemical exfoliant body wash followed by the physical exfoliant soap should be sufficient, any more than that and you're just irritating and damaging your skin
I miss the reckoning box videos. They’re like little declutters and reviews all in one. If there’s a revamped way to do that again I’d be all in for that.
As someone getting back into wearing makeup after a years-long hiatus, I’m so grateful for your channel. Beauty influencers are a whole thing, and it was easy to feel overwhelmed. You have helped me parse what I needed from this wild corner of culture without sending myself over a cliff of consumption.
Dear Hannah, I’ve been around since your no buy year, and you have really become my safe space on the Internet. Your wit, your wisdom, your ability to put into words MY thoughts, it’s all amazing and heartwarming. I look forwards to spend another year with you 😘
Because of body acne, I've been washing my hair first before I wash my body. So that I can wash off any shampoo/conditioner after washing my hair. I've been doing it for years and seldom have any acne/black heads. Also, using a washcloth really helps too. And I use a clay salicylic acid body mask from The Body Shop and Paula's Choice AHA lotion once a week.
I like salicylic acid for my body too. Once or twice a week I wash my body with an acne cleanser. In the summer I spray the Paula’s Choice BHA toner on my back, arms, and legs.
Hannah, I love your videos! On the issue of the Lisa Eldridge review, I don't care if it takes a long while to finish and post. It will be worth the wait and I very much look forward to sitting down with a big cup of coffee and enjoying it! Have a lovely holiday with you and yours. Your work is very much appreciated by this viewer in Canada!
I had to do a double take when you mentioned Takamichi Beauty Room. Their brick and mortar store is located right next to an atelier I used to work at. The owner is so lovely and often partnered with the designer I worked for to stage the studio. I always passed by on my way to school and couldn’t help but drool over their products. So strange and cool to hear that name again.
I was literally just there this weekend, by accident stumbling upon it! Even tho I had wanted to visit it for awhile but just never made the effort. My friend and I were on our way to the Union Square holiday market and I literally gasped and froze in my spot when I saw it. It is THE BEST - a cabinet of curiosities for sure! The owner, I think, was so sweet and fun and really helpful. The particular items I wanted were out of stock but it was really fun to test everything, Really recommend if anyone is in the city to stop by for a fun little trip into beautiful things land!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart and mind with us! You’ve made a huge impact on me in numerous ways and I wanted to say THANK YOU❤ and also wish you and Joe a happy holiday season and year ahead!
Hannah 3 exfoliating products are definitely too much, and two of them are really strong like physical scrub and glycolic acid! Please don't harm yourself and don't try to use logic, but just science!!💓 Love you!
I used to struggle with body acne as well. What helped me was getting a shower head filter. I use the one from sprite universal one at home depot. By installing it, I have found my hair and body products perform much better because the water mineral content is lessened and the hardness is more balanced. I also have severe seed and nut allergies and found that a lot of products have those oils in it. So eliminating products with those oils have also helped. 😊
I can’t tell you how excited I was and how unexpected when I started to watch this video and realized my hair and chest acne comment helped! 🥰. Can’t take all the credit though because Kackie Reviews Beauty had that issue. It was having watched her video that made me comment on your video. Love both your channels!!
Cerave has body wash now, that I've been using for years. They have SA, Moisture, & oil-based versions. If you have dry skin, I couldn't recommend their Psoriasis cleanser more. It's not medicated, but it has both SA & Lactic Acid, along w/glycerin, Niacinamide, Ceramides, & Shea Butter, etc. To me, it's a better version of the SA cleanser. I don't understand why they market their products this way.
I am absolutely loving the banging of the shrew!! It's one of those top tier podcasts I'll save for a rainy day when I need a pick me up, and I've been recommending it to everyone I know 😁 Joe did an amazing job with it
Don’t worry about the Lisa Eldridge video. I don’t wear eyeshadow but got swept up in the pallet release. One of the things that stopped from impulse buying vega was knowing that you will be doing your video and appreciate your effort and eloquence. I am anticipating it’s release but I am finding that the more space between myself and the pallets, the better. Thank you 😊
I enjoyed Joe’s podcast a lot ! Normally Shakespearian theatre is not really my thing but this is very well done. Also : yes, hair conditioning products leave an hydrophobic film and even if you rince or wash the skin after, a lot remains. When I put a deep conditioner on I rince it with my head/back bent away from the rest of my body so nothing gets on my skin.
Thank you so much for sharing the message about how enriching it is to learn how to navigate our inner world. I do this work as a coach, teacher, and writer and I feel so happy when I hear people express that they value this kind of work in the world.
I am so glad I came across your channel. I need to start at the beginning because I find myself in a similar situation. And changes need to be made! You ha e such a good energy I need that! So thank you, and a very happy and healthy and prosperous New Year to you and your family! I'm going to start qt the beginning!
Watched your makeup declutter wrap up already and then came back to watch this - love the makeup collection update! Visually calm, I love that description.
I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but I literally leave a hairtie in the shower, so that when I condition my hair I can then tie it into a twisted bun out of the way. I also put my hair over one shoulder to condition as well, trying to keep it from touching my body as much as I can. I then wash my bod, wash my face, and THEN, put my head upside down, untie the hair and rinse off still upside down, so my hair never touches my skin basically at all. I found this makes a HUGE difference in prevention, rather than treating the skin after the fact. It also gives the conditioner more time to soak into my hair as I go through the rest of my shower. I've never seen/heard of anyone else doing this but I've done it probably since I was an oily teen with hip length, fine but thick hair? So almost 20 years.
Took a break from TH-cam but have watched your channel since your first no buy. Amazed to see the growth of your channel. Wow!! You stayed the course, true to HLP, have been vulnerable and courageous - and here you are. I see you ♥️
Speaking of kitchen sink, I think I might only shampoo my hair there to completely avoid the hair product run-off in the shower. But I've had a pixie cut for years, so practicality trumps all in my world 😆
Yes! Or lean over the bath / shower... absolutely unpleasant and reminds me of being a little kid having my hair washed 😁🫣 but would avoid hair products on the body
Hannah, I have to say, I adore you 🥰 I look forward to seeing more of your insightful, thoughtful and beautifully considered videos in the new year. And hearing more stories about the female business owners you’ve been able to give a bit of a pedestal to too 😍 Enjoy the holidays and keep doing you xx
Hi Hannah. It’s so lovely hearing the story about the Takamichi Beauty Room. I have placed a couple of orders since you mentioned and couldn’t be more pleased with my items. I am giving my brother some incense matches as part of his Christmas gift. One of the things I enjoy so much about your channel is the careful and thoughtful curation of beautiful but useful products from small businesses that you sometimes share from Etsy shops to Takamitchi. Thank you for sharing. P.S. I also wanted to mention that so glad you figured out the source of your chest/Bach acne. With all that exfoliating it may be useful to you to add barrier repair and soothing product like LRP B5. While I don’t contend with acne, I do have dry, sensitive skin that is easily over exfoliated and sometimes benefits from a bit of tender, soothing care. All the best.
I just wanted to say that I absolutely love the way you organize your thoughts and videos in general! I have a tendency to kinda structure my brain similarly but for some reason I always feel guilty for being detailed if that makes sense - like I feel pressured to communicate in an extremely short quippy ways because it seems like that’s kinda how the world rolls right now, or like “why would anyone want to listen to me for more than a few short seconds” or something. Watching your videos is really inspiring because I can see how communicating this way is wonderful to listen to, and can be professional and informative. Realizing that has been making me feel much more productive and creative as well, because I’m spending less energy stressing over much about limiting myself and instead focusing on doing a good job at conveying things in a way that’s more natural for me. Idk it’s hard to describe exactly but just wanted to say thank you!! ^____^
Hey Hannah - something you might want to consider using instead of the hair towel is a shower cap. I use one because I have fine but thick wavy hair and I put my styling holding products in the shower and then use the shower cap to “plop” my hair with. Once I put the shower cap on I do a final body wash and rinse. After I’m out of the shower, I remove the shower cap & do some towel scrunching after to get most of the water out, and then I put it back on while I get ready (skincare, dressed & makeup). Sometimes I even put on a second freshly dry shower cap after the initial towel scrunch & re-plop. K, that’s it! Thank you so, so, so much for all of your lovely content and for helping to make what has personally been very awful year a little less difficult. You are absolutely a much appreciated bright spot 💕
Thanks to you, I celebrated my year of no-buy by purchasing a Pat McGrath palette I’ve been wanting all year. Now I have a better perspective on my purchases and will go forward in the future purchasing less, much much less. You have been my biggest inspiration this year. So Thank You!❤ Love you Hannah Poston!❤️
I've struggled with body acne since I was a teen. The 3 biggest improvements I've made are- washing my body after my hair, changing bedsheets 2x weekly, and Murad's body acne spray. That spray is magic.
Thanks for the many updates--I am so happy to have the link to Julia Frodalh's website and so curious to see what she offers. I did the same as you with my closet in my late 30s and felt so relieved by the fact that dressing up became less of a chore than during my teens, 20s, and most of my 30s. Now, I have to do the same with my makeup collection.
I would love to see the vanity tour. I really enjoyed your ruthless decluttering so I’m fascinated to see how it would end up. The concept of a hard core de clutter appeals but I also like to keep items as reference points etc, and to dip back into from time to time. however, in the end it is a item with a finite shelf life so I should be more aggressive in culling the older stuff.
I loved all the updates, but wanted to say, you are GLOWING. Don’t know if it’s just something from within or the makeup or both but !!! Effervescent. 🤩💜
❤Hannah you have no idea how much you have helped me with your videos! Your so real and truly have a gift! I have a major addiction to buying things and at the moment it’s makeup 😳You need to write a book about all your tips! Such a smart beautiful young woman with such a kind loving spirit ❤ Keep on shining your light darlin!💫🌟
Il😊 love the chantecaille lip crystal too. I also wear Hermes Poppy Shine alone during the summer and sometimes as a lipstick topper over deep holiday reds.
OMG! I literally bought that same Onsen bath bomb here in Portland from a great little shop called Seven Sisters!! And I agree as well with how amazing Julia's Compassion course is. I took it upon your recommendation and it was truly life changing. I often think about doing one on one work with Julia.
I had similar issues on my upper back. I put my hair into a clip on my head when I'm done rinsing, then do the body washing. That way I don't worry about getting my hair towel wet and I can do a final cold water rinse.
I would love for you to continue to provide updates on several things lol. I could listen to you talk for hours and remain captivated by your words and presence.
I keep a large hair clip in my shower for when I use a rinse out conditioner or hair mask to keep my wet conditioned hair off my shoulders, neck & back. We have a hand held shower head which makes hair washing much easier.
I had the same problem. Now I use my bath brush after crème rinse and it keeps me clear. My hair is not as long as yours so hair resting in my back is not an issue.
I first heard about Joe's podcast during another video of yours. We are off work between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day each year and The Banging of the Shrew is my podcast-vacay splurge! I've been waiting soooooo long for this, and I'm very excited!!
You could try washing your hair in the sink to keep the cowash from coming in contact with your skin. You could put a drain stop in the sink to keep your hair from going down the drain but leave it cracked open enough to let the water drain through.
18:28 - yes!! this way of letting art or poetry wash over you without trying to understand or translate word-for-word is called Negative Capability. from the Poetry Foundation, "Contemplating his own craft and the art of others, especially William Shakespeare, in one of his famous letters to relatives [John] Keats supposed that a great thinker is “capable of being in uncertainties, Mysteries, doubts, without any irritable reaching after fact and reason.”"
I have thick curly hair and use a lot of heavy creamy products on my hair. I'm washing my hair usually with my head flipped over forwards for the same reason :)
Your new body care routine sounds fantastic, & I’m glad it’s working for you! I wanted to add my two cents as it may help a bit more. If you are a person who likes to leave conditioner in your hair to sit for a few minutes, try using a claw clip to get your hair off your body so it doesn’t sit on your skin whilst you get on with your shower routine. I found it helped me a tonne! 💕
Hannah! I've been meaning to tell you. A long time ago, I commented on a video of yours that mentioned New Wash and how I didn't think it would work for me because I have such fine oily hair.. and you took the time to answer me in a lovely long comment explaining the adjustment phase, etc. I have to tell you - I've been using New Wash for months now and it has CHANGED my hair and scalp. My hair has more body and texture than it ever has in my whole life AND I only wash my hair twice a week. I just need to thank you for taking time to answer my comment!! Life changing!! 💜
I also have issues with my back and chest skin from conditioner, so after I’m done, I pin my hair back and wash my chest and back before getting out of the shower and don’t let it back down until I have a shirt on, and that seems to have really helped with those issues
Oh I have struggled with back acne for a long time and it was also because of hair products. I had quite a long hair and it is curly (aka I have to apply some extra products to keep the curls in shape). I started cutting it super short and ever since I noticed the acne getting better but didn't connect the dots... it's been like a year or so I realised the source of the problem and just like you started exfoliating and putting some extra steps to keep my back clean after the hair routine. My acne is pretty much gone now, I still have scars tho but its barely noticeable. It was a huge insecurity I had... I live in a super hot and humid city and couldn't even wear tank tops in public. I even went to many dermatologists and none ever mentioned it could be hair products, they thought it was allergy or hormonal.
The banging of the shrew - would it be a possibility at some point to get a hard copy of this? Ideally for me would be turned into paper book form, but an audiobook in CD form or anything I can buy and put on my shelves would be awesome 💜
Re: Hair products and back of the neck/back/chest acne - also check the styling products. I used Aveda's Be Curly for years and started noticing that every time I used it I'd get zits on the back of my neck - turns out it was the wheat in the product (I'm gluten sensitive). Same with the Deva curl products (they also irritated my scalp). I've switched to no/low fragrance prose shampoo & conditioner and Amica curls corps. I usually use unscented sunflower oil for moisturizer. No need for physical or chemical exfoliation (aside from some gentle dry brushing). For my sensitive skin, gentleness and avoiding anything that's going to irritate it is key.
I completely agree about the Shakespearean language thing. I feel like that’s why the experience is different when you have readers/actors that don’t understand what the meaning is and those that do. On a separate point, I’m fine waiting for your Lisa Eldridge review. I’m going to be making an order in the new year so you info will be right on time ❤
Now that is an idea ! Listen to Joe’s podcast while I wind up my yarn skeins 😹 Please have a nice holiday season and take extra good care of yourself and the ones you love 😺
My Lisa Eldridge order took forever to ship as well. Which has never been the case before. I wonder if the palettes weren’t actually ready to ship when they launched.
I'm now watching your hair care routine video and it's making me think are the flaky areas on my scalp caused from the lack of brushing 😬😬😬 I will experiment with brushing it more before bedtime!
Hi Hannah! If the exfoliating doesnt work, it could be a dietary thing. acne on specific parts of the body could be due to inflammation or other bacteria issues in the gut :) if its actual *pimples* that is! less of the clogged pores kinda thing. glad it seems to be clearing up!!
I've noticed I get more body acne in winter, and it correlates with hotter & longer showers and dry skin in general. What helps most is to use a scrub, a humectant and an occlusive oil or cream to moisturize. Could your move to a colder climate also have an impact?
Hannah, you might also try throwing on a shower cap before washing your body. A little water will accumulate in the back, but you can dump that right before putting on your towel, which you can do after you’ve washed your body and finished your shower. It’s a little simpler than interrupting to put on the towel and then protecting he towel from the shower. You just need a good solid cap instead of a disposable one.
You can also try a mask of panoxyl benzoyl peroxide cleanser on the body for 5 minutes or so and rinse off. I often use the SS bar first and then a mask of Panoxyl on body acne.
It might also help, if you have the space/ability, to wash/condish your hair upside down then go directly into the turban so you don't have to do such a rigorous body care routine.
about the body acne and hair washing, I avoid all the hassle of this by simply washing my hair with my head upside down. I have a tub and I sit next to it, with my head on the inside, and when I'm done with all the steps, i simply put it up with a claw clip and resume with washing my body. never had any body acne and a friend that did have this issue and started washing her hair the same way got rid of it almost immediately
My friend is having similar routine, but she washes and rinses her hair with head down, and the hair products never touch her back and chest area. And this is how she got rid of those acne. Also, I had really stubborn cystic acne on my neck and jawline, years ago, until I changed my hairstyle and stopped using some styling products that I was using back then.
I’d love a video on your favorite small businesses. I try not to watch too many review videos because they trigger too much shopping behavior in me and it’s important to me to cut consumerism off at the pass. However, I’d definitely watch curated small business/boutique content and try to add those items to my budget in place of the larger ones
Awe. I just love to hear that news about Takamichi Beauty Room. I bought a couple incense items for my mom for Christmas, and I love that I wasn’t the only one
I had the same problem with chest/back acne, but I approached it in a different way. So I only wash my hair every two weeks, but now I wash my hair independently from my body. When it’s hair washing day, I sit on my knees and wash my hair under the bath faucet. I keep my hair off of my body for the entire washing process. Then, if I still have to wash my body, I will do that later with a shower cap over my already washed, dried, and styled hair. This was just fyi, in case it might help someone out. ☺️
now that it's live I have observed that FULLY ONE-THIRD of this video is about my new haircare/body care routine. OMG please feel free to skip to [[11:27]] once you've gotten the gist
I’m only 25% in and LOVING the content as/usual, but feel the irrepressible urge to say - after damaging my own acid mantle horribly - if one’s goal is to eradicate body acne, multiple levels of exfoliation will almost certainly compromise the skin barrier (stinging is never a good sign, and is an indicator of irritation, as opposed to a sign the product is “working”).
If you were to stick to only one combined physical & chemical exfoliant, plus a gentle body wash, I imagine you could replicate - if not enhance - your existing results, without risking long-term barrier damage.
Feel free to take or leave this layperson’s recommendation if your current routine truly feels like a cure, but I’d hate for what initially felt like the panacea of acne-free life to turn around and rear its inflamed, angry head a few months in.
I’m 3 years into healing myself from long-term damage caused by over exfoliation, in the name of curing my acne… And I really wish I’d headed into the derms office and requested Clindamycin and Tret from day one 🤦🏻♀️
@@alikat8221 I definitely second that message! A damaged skin barrier is really not easy to recover from...
Lol
I’m a cosmetologist and I also use a cleansing conditioner. I broke out as well and my co-workers and clients experienced this as well. It does eventually level out.
Skip through? Never!!! 😊
Just a quick comment for Hannah and anyone else struggling with body acne...
I worked for a dermatology and plastic surgery clinic for 5 years during undergrad. Washing your hair first and then placing it up in a towel before washing the rest of your body was always something the derms recommended to patients. They then recommended a product simply called "pumice cleanser" from iderma for the chest and back to be used every couple of days. Patients used to rave about the results.
Hope that helps anyone that needed to advice ❤️
Awesome! I don't really have chest acne as much (but I have much shorter hair than Hannah) but I have quite a bit of congestion behind my ears and trailing down the front of my neck. It's almost cystic appearing. I just figured that I was just not disciplined enough in my diet and consuming too much sugars and causing congestion, but im noticing no matter how much I force myself to omit sugars and carbs, I still get these frequent breakouts. Could that be due to shampoo/conditioner as well?
@@KendraMorgan I'm definitely not qualified to give any real advice... If you try treating it topically (by keeping your hair up and thoroughly cleaning/treating it with a special wash) and you still don't see improvement, you might want to talk to you dermatologist about spironolactone. It helps treat acne that is more hormonal related.
@@KendraMorgan gotta clean the "kitchen"..(back of ears) you always have more dead skin back there than you realize. I learned this from Black Twitter.
If you don’t mind me asking, do you know if this would matter for someone with short hair? Or is it really only for people with long hair? I have lots of acne on my chest and upper back, however since my hair is short I am not sure if it would make a huge difference?
@@lemon2639 Topical solutions only really work if the problem causing acne is external. Chest and back acne that isn't caused by dirt, oil, products.. etc. usually needs a solution like accutane. People have to figure out what is causing the acne before picking a solution. Trying something like an acne wash first and changing your routine to see if anything improves is the first step.
And to the people with short hair... The shampoo and conditioner are still going to run down your back and chest. Toweling your hair and then thoroughly washing your back and chest afterwards is still important ❤️
Hannah during this season of gratitude and celebration I just wanted to say thank you for your channel. I cant even begin to express how much you’ve helped me with my no buy year and also just in making better decisions in general! Your channel is truly one that I can find both comfort and inspiration in. You’re a gem! ❤
thank you so much for the support and feedback! It truly means so much to me. I really appreciate you for being here!
@@HannahLouisePoston it’s my pleasure! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas. 🎄😊❤️
I echo your sentiments completely!!
Amen 🤩
When I worked at an acne clinic, we always told people your routine should NOT be painful. Your body routine should not sting! Eliminate one or more of those products, over exfoliating will only exasperate the problem
yeah srsly the stinging sounded like a really bad sign.
I would love to see the return of the reckoning box! It’s interesting to see a “declutter” from the perspective of “is this truly special enough to generate clutter?” perspective rather than getting tired of things and purging them. It also helps to get those final thoughts on a product sooner than the end of the year.
Oh no, Hannah, the stinging is not a good thing! It's usually when your skin is crying for help. One exfoliation step a few times a week is more than enough, a good cleansing every day is enough for maintenance. The issue is that, after a little while, your skin could get sensitized and break out even more.
Yeah the 4x exfoliation made me so nervous! Like terrified for the follow-up. Moisturiiiiiize
YES, Hannah, as a professional licensed Esthetician I totally agree with Bonnie. That's WAY too much & can cause some major irritation & damage to your natural barrier. It might be worth washing your hair in the sink rather than the shower.
@@kathyanderson6898 I always wash my hair and my body separately… seemed like the answer to me. The skin won’t appreciate the overexfoliation for sure😢
yeah i was going to say this too. one chemical exfoliant body wash followed by the physical exfoliant soap should be sufficient, any more than that and you're just irritating and damaging your skin
I agree. It's hard to stress your skin and heal it at the same time. Too many active ingredients is a bad thing.
I miss the reckoning box videos. They’re like little declutters and reviews all in one. If there’s a revamped way to do that again I’d be all in for that.
As someone getting back into wearing makeup after a years-long hiatus, I’m so grateful for your channel. Beauty influencers are a whole thing, and it was easy to feel overwhelmed. You have helped me parse what I needed from this wild corner of culture without sending myself over a cliff of consumption.
Dear Hannah, I’ve been around since your no buy year, and you have really become my safe space on the Internet. Your wit, your wisdom, your ability to put into words MY thoughts, it’s all amazing and heartwarming. I look forwards to spend another year with you 😘
Because of body acne, I've been washing my hair first before I wash my body. So that I can wash off any shampoo/conditioner after washing my hair. I've been doing it for years and seldom have any acne/black heads. Also, using a washcloth really helps too. And I use a clay salicylic acid body mask from The Body Shop and Paula's Choice AHA lotion once a week.
I like salicylic acid for my body too. Once or twice a week I wash my body with an acne cleanser. In the summer I spray the Paula’s Choice BHA toner on my back, arms, and legs.
It’s going to be a 100k 2023 for you - I feel it coming! Happy holidays!
Hannah, I love your videos! On the issue of the Lisa Eldridge review, I don't care if it takes a long while to finish and post. It will be worth the wait and I very much look forward to sitting down with a big cup of coffee and enjoying it! Have a lovely holiday with you and yours. Your work is very much appreciated by this viewer in Canada!
I had to do a double take when you mentioned Takamichi Beauty Room. Their brick and mortar store is located right next to an atelier I used to work at. The owner is so lovely and often partnered with the designer I worked for to stage the studio. I always passed by on my way to school and couldn’t help but drool over their products. So strange and cool to hear that name again.
I was literally just there this weekend, by accident stumbling upon it! Even tho I had wanted to visit it for awhile but just never made the effort. My friend and I were on our way to the Union Square holiday market and I literally gasped and froze in my spot when I saw it. It is THE BEST - a cabinet of curiosities for sure! The owner, I think, was so sweet and fun and really helpful. The particular items I wanted were out of stock but it was really fun to test everything, Really recommend if anyone is in the city to stop by for a fun little trip into beautiful things land!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart and mind with us! You’ve made a huge impact on me in numerous ways and I wanted to say THANK YOU❤ and also wish you and Joe a happy holiday season and year ahead!
thank you so much, Jennifer!
Hannah 3 exfoliating products are definitely too much, and two of them are really strong like physical scrub and glycolic acid! Please don't harm yourself and don't try to use logic, but just science!!💓 Love you!
I used to struggle with body acne as well. What helped me was getting a shower head filter. I use the one from sprite universal one at home depot. By installing it, I have found my hair and body products perform much better because the water mineral content is lessened and the hardness is more balanced.
I also have severe seed and nut allergies and found that a lot of products have those oils in it. So eliminating products with those oils have also helped. 😊
I can’t tell you how excited I was and how unexpected when I started to watch this video and realized my hair and chest acne comment helped! 🥰. Can’t take all the credit though because Kackie Reviews Beauty had that issue. It was having watched her video that made me comment on your video. Love both your channels!!
YAY THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
I use the Cerve foaming salicylic cleanser as a body wash . Love its easy pump dispenser
Cerave has body wash now, that I've been using for years. They have SA, Moisture, & oil-based versions. If you have dry skin, I couldn't recommend their Psoriasis cleanser more. It's not medicated, but it has both SA & Lactic Acid, along w/glycerin, Niacinamide, Ceramides, & Shea Butter, etc. To me, it's a better version of the SA cleanser. I don't understand why they market their products this way.
Same! I mix it with the foaming face wash.
I am absolutely loving the banging of the shrew!! It's one of those top tier podcasts I'll save for a rainy day when I need a pick me up, and I've been recommending it to everyone I know 😁 Joe did an amazing job with it
Don’t worry about the Lisa Eldridge video. I don’t wear eyeshadow but got swept up in the pallet release. One of the things that stopped from impulse buying vega was knowing that you will be doing your video and appreciate your effort and eloquence. I am anticipating it’s release but I am finding that the more space between myself and the pallets, the better. Thank you 😊
Gosh Hannah, you are really so comforting in this season and I find that I love your content!! It's just jiving with me so much more this year.❤🥰
I am more than happy wait for a long quality review. I appreciate you not rushing.
Your insta presence is amazing!! I def noticed the increased activity and am so very here for it
fashun content is so inspiring
Thank you so much!!
@@HannahLouisePoston also thank Y O U for spreading Julia's work! I was in the dream immersion class and I feel so honored.
I enjoyed Joe’s podcast a lot ! Normally Shakespearian theatre is not really my thing but this is very well done.
Also : yes, hair conditioning products leave an hydrophobic film and even if you rince or wash the skin after, a lot remains.
When I put a deep conditioner on I rince it with my head/back bent away from the rest of my body so nothing gets on my skin.
Thank you so much for sharing the message about how enriching it is to learn how to navigate our inner world. I do this work as a coach, teacher, and writer and I feel so happy when I hear people express that they value this kind of work in the world.
I am so glad I came across your channel. I need to start at the beginning because I find myself in a similar situation. And changes need to be made! You ha e such a good energy I need that! So thank you, and a very happy and healthy and prosperous New Year to you and your family! I'm going to start qt the beginning!
Watched your makeup declutter wrap up already and then came back to watch this - love the makeup collection update! Visually calm, I love that description.
Hannah, thank you so much for your channel and efforts! I love your videos so much!
Holy shit, your explanation of processing language and comprehension is perfect. Love. Can’t wait to listen and recommend.
I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but I literally leave a hairtie in the shower, so that when I condition my hair I can then tie it into a twisted bun out of the way. I also put my hair over one shoulder to condition as well, trying to keep it from touching my body as much as I can.
I then wash my bod, wash my face, and THEN, put my head upside down, untie the hair and rinse off still upside down, so my hair never touches my skin basically at all. I found this makes a HUGE difference in prevention, rather than treating the skin after the fact.
It also gives the conditioner more time to soak into my hair as I go through the rest of my shower.
I've never seen/heard of anyone else doing this but I've done it probably since I was an oily teen with hip length, fine but thick hair? So almost 20 years.
Took a break from TH-cam but have watched your channel since your first no buy. Amazed to see the growth of your channel. Wow!! You stayed the course, true to HLP, have been vulnerable and courageous - and here you are. I see you ♥️
I think it's great you're making plans to keep your makeup collection light and useful! Hope it keeps serving you well!
Speaking of kitchen sink, I think I might only shampoo my hair there to completely avoid the hair product run-off in the shower. But I've had a pixie cut for years, so practicality trumps all in my world 😆
Yes! Or lean over the bath / shower... absolutely unpleasant and reminds me of being a little kid having my hair washed 😁🫣 but would avoid hair products on the body
Good evening from Thailand everyone!
yesssss i'm so excited to see the final makeup collection on the vanity!!
Hannah, I have to say, I adore you 🥰 I look forward to seeing more of your insightful, thoughtful and beautifully considered videos in the new year. And hearing more stories about the female business owners you’ve been able to give a bit of a pedestal to too 😍
Enjoy the holidays and keep doing you xx
Congrats on 100k 🎉 I love everything about your channel. So glad I found you 😊
Hi Hannah. It’s so lovely hearing the story about the Takamichi Beauty Room. I have placed a couple of orders since you mentioned and couldn’t be more pleased with my items. I am giving my brother some incense matches as part of his Christmas gift. One of the things I enjoy so much about your channel is the careful and thoughtful curation of beautiful but useful products from small businesses that you sometimes share from Etsy shops to Takamitchi. Thank you for sharing.
P.S. I also wanted to mention that so glad you figured out the source of your chest/Bach acne. With all that exfoliating it may be useful to you to add barrier repair and soothing product like LRP B5. While I don’t contend with acne, I do have dry, sensitive skin that is easily over exfoliated and sometimes benefits from a bit of tender, soothing care. All the best.
Thank you for taking the time to make this kind of video….truly appreciated!
I just wanted to say that I absolutely love the way you organize your thoughts and videos in general! I have a tendency to kinda structure my brain similarly but for some reason I always feel guilty for being detailed if that makes sense - like I feel pressured to communicate in an extremely short quippy ways because it seems like that’s kinda how the world rolls right now, or like “why would anyone want to listen to me for more than a few short seconds” or something. Watching your videos is really inspiring because I can see how communicating this way is wonderful to listen to, and can be professional and informative.
Realizing that has been making me feel much more productive and creative as well, because I’m spending less energy stressing over much about limiting myself and instead focusing on doing a good job at conveying things in a way that’s more natural for me.
Idk it’s hard to describe exactly but just wanted to say thank you!! ^____^
Hannah you have made my TH-cam year. My appreciation for all things beauty has completely changed for the better. Thank you!
Hey Hannah - something you might want to consider using instead of the hair towel is a shower cap.
I use one because I have fine but thick wavy hair and I put my styling holding products in the shower and then use the shower cap to “plop” my hair with.
Once I put the shower cap on I do a final body wash and rinse. After I’m out of the shower, I remove the shower cap & do some towel scrunching after to get most of the water out, and then I put it back on while I get ready (skincare, dressed & makeup). Sometimes I even put on a second freshly dry shower cap after the initial towel scrunch & re-plop.
K, that’s it! Thank you so, so, so much for all of your lovely content and for helping to make what has personally been very awful year a little less difficult. You are absolutely a much appreciated bright spot 💕
Thanks to you, I celebrated my year of no-buy by purchasing a Pat McGrath palette I’ve been wanting all year. Now I have a better perspective on my purchases and will go forward in the future purchasing less, much much less. You have been my biggest inspiration this year. So Thank You!❤ Love you Hannah Poston!❤️
i'd love a video on what you learned from julia's compassion immersion in general. highly considering it. thanks for all that you share
I've struggled with body acne since I was a teen. The 3 biggest improvements I've made are- washing my body after my hair, changing bedsheets 2x weekly, and Murad's body acne spray. That spray is magic.
Thanks for the many updates--I am so happy to have the link to Julia Frodalh's website and so curious to see what she offers. I did the same as you with my closet in my late 30s and felt so relieved by the fact that dressing up became less of a chore than during my teens, 20s, and most of my 30s. Now, I have to do the same with my makeup collection.
I would love to see the vanity tour. I really enjoyed your ruthless decluttering so I’m fascinated to see how it would end up. The concept of a hard core de clutter appeals but I also like to keep items as reference points etc, and to dip back into from time to time.
however, in the end it is a item with a finite shelf life so I should be more aggressive in culling the older stuff.
I loved all the updates, but wanted to say, you are GLOWING. Don’t know if it’s just something from within or the makeup or both but !!! Effervescent. 🤩💜
❤Hannah you have no idea how much you have helped me with your videos! Your so real and truly have a gift! I have a major addiction to buying things and at the moment it’s makeup 😳You need to write a book about all your tips! Such a smart beautiful young woman with such a kind loving spirit ❤ Keep on shining your light darlin!💫🌟
Hannah! Please tell us more about this beautiful sweater.
it is a babaa cotton sweater! the color name is Tamarind
I cannot wait to see your vanity tour!!❤❤❤❤
Il😊 love the chantecaille lip crystal too. I also wear Hermes Poppy Shine alone during the summer and sometimes as a lipstick topper over deep holiday reds.
OMG! I literally bought that same Onsen bath bomb here in Portland from a great little shop called Seven Sisters!! And I agree as well with how amazing Julia's Compassion course is. I took it upon your recommendation and it was truly life changing. I often think about doing one on one work with Julia.
I separate my hair wash from my bath. At first it was kind of uncomfortable but in time it became actually pretty practical.
I had similar issues on my upper back. I put my hair into a clip on my head when I'm done rinsing, then do the body washing. That way I don't worry about getting my hair towel wet and I can do a final cold water rinse.
I would love for you to continue to provide updates on several things lol. I could listen to you talk for hours and remain captivated by your words and presence.
I keep a large hair clip in my shower for when I use a rinse out conditioner or hair mask to keep my wet conditioned hair off my shoulders, neck & back. We have a hand held shower head which makes hair washing much easier.
I just finished The Banging of the Shrew podcast. Incredibly saucy, well done to everyone who worked on this!
I had the same problem. Now I use my bath brush after crème rinse and it keeps me clear. My hair is not as long as yours so hair resting in my back is not an issue.
I first heard about Joe's podcast during another video of yours. We are off work between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day each year and The Banging of the Shrew is my podcast-vacay splurge! I've been waiting soooooo long for this, and I'm very excited!!
I have found using a body cream containing retinol, like the one from Versed, cleared body acne that i had. Apply after shower every night. ❤
You could try washing your hair in the sink to keep the cowash from coming in contact with your skin. You could put a drain stop in the sink to keep your hair from going down the drain but leave it cracked open enough to let the water drain through.
18:28 - yes!! this way of letting art or poetry wash over you without trying to understand or translate word-for-word is called Negative Capability. from the Poetry Foundation, "Contemplating his own craft and the art of others, especially William Shakespeare, in one of his famous letters to relatives [John] Keats supposed that a great thinker is “capable of being in uncertainties, Mysteries, doubts, without any irritable reaching after fact and reason.”"
Hope you’ll be announcing a 2023 personal project. Always love that content.
TY for introducing me to Julia! So intrigued - going to do some investigating she sounds great ❤️
she is amazing!
I have thick curly hair and use a lot of heavy creamy products on my hair. I'm washing my hair usually with my head flipped over forwards for the same reason :)
I just love you so much, Hannah! 💜 You are such a beautiful, special person and the world is a better place because you are in it! 🌎♥️
Thank you so much!!
@@HannahLouisePoston awwww thank YOU!! 💜💜💜🙏🏼 you truly are such a blessing!! ♥️🥰♥️
Your new body care routine sounds fantastic, & I’m glad it’s working for you! I wanted to add my two cents as it may help a bit more. If you are a person who likes to leave conditioner in your hair to sit for a few minutes, try using a claw clip to get your hair off your body so it doesn’t sit on your skin whilst you get on with your shower routine. I found it helped me a tonne! 💕
I love how much you love and talk about Takamichi. I walk past it a lot and it’s nice to know more about it and to know that’s it’s a one woman show
Hannah! I've been meaning to tell you. A long time ago, I commented on a video of yours that mentioned New Wash and how I didn't think it would work for me because I have such fine oily hair.. and you took the time to answer me in a lovely long comment explaining the adjustment phase, etc. I have to tell you - I've been using New Wash for months now and it has CHANGED my hair and scalp. My hair has more body and texture than it ever has in my whole life AND I only wash my hair twice a week. I just need to thank you for taking time to answer my comment!! Life changing!! 💜
I also have issues with my back and chest skin from conditioner, so after I’m done, I pin my hair back and wash my chest and back before getting out of the shower and don’t let it back down until I have a shirt on, and that seems to have really helped with those issues
Oh I have struggled with back acne for a long time and it was also because of hair products. I had quite a long hair and it is curly (aka I have to apply some extra products to keep the curls in shape). I started cutting it super short and ever since I noticed the acne getting better but didn't connect the dots... it's been like a year or so I realised the source of the problem and just like you started exfoliating and putting some extra steps to keep my back clean after the hair routine. My acne is pretty much gone now, I still have scars tho but its barely noticeable.
It was a huge insecurity I had... I live in a super hot and humid city and couldn't even wear tank tops in public. I even went to many dermatologists and none ever mentioned it could be hair products, they thought it was allergy or hormonal.
Loved our visit to Takamichi Beauty Room! It was dreamy in person
I cannot wait to listen to your hubby’s podcast!! 😁
The banging of the shrew - would it be a possibility at some point to get a hard copy of this? Ideally for me would be turned into paper book form, but an audiobook in CD form or anything I can buy and put on my shelves would be awesome 💜
I really enjoyed "reckonings" so I'd be happy to see them again.
I am so happy you are hopping on Instagram more! I will follow you! I love your fashion content so I'm excited to see it more frequently on there~
I really enjoyed the podcast! I'm excited for the next season with romeo and juliet.
Such a huge fan of your brand. Thoughtful, considerate beauty lover ☺️
Re: Hair products and back of the neck/back/chest acne - also check the styling products. I used Aveda's Be Curly for years and started noticing that every time I used it I'd get zits on the back of my neck - turns out it was the wheat in the product (I'm gluten sensitive). Same with the Deva curl products (they also irritated my scalp). I've switched to no/low fragrance prose shampoo & conditioner and Amica curls corps. I usually use unscented sunflower oil for moisturizer. No need for physical or chemical exfoliation (aside from some gentle dry brushing). For my sensitive skin, gentleness and avoiding anything that's going to irritate it is key.
Takamichi is fanstastic! Such a coherent aesthetic. Thank you for sharing!
I completely agree about the Shakespearean language thing. I feel like that’s why the experience is different when you have readers/actors that don’t understand what the meaning is and those that do. On a separate point, I’m fine waiting for your Lisa Eldridge review. I’m going to be making an order in the new year so you info will be right on time ❤
Now that is an idea ! Listen to Joe’s podcast while I wind up my yarn skeins 😹 Please have a nice holiday season and take extra good care of yourself and the ones you love 😺
My Lisa Eldridge order took forever to ship as well. Which has never been the case before. I wonder if the palettes weren’t actually ready to ship when they launched.
I'm now watching your hair care routine video and it's making me think are the flaky areas on my scalp caused from the lack of brushing 😬😬😬 I will experiment with brushing it more before bedtime!
Hi Hannah! If the exfoliating doesnt work, it could be a dietary thing. acne on specific parts of the body could be due to inflammation or other bacteria issues in the gut :) if its actual *pimples* that is! less of the clogged pores kinda thing. glad it seems to be clearing up!!
I've noticed I get more body acne in winter, and it correlates with hotter & longer showers and dry skin in general. What helps most is to use a scrub, a humectant and an occlusive oil or cream to moisturize. Could your move to a colder climate also have an impact?
as a business owner, small biz recommendations mean so much!! ❤❤❤
I was just in New York 12/18-20! Wish I had thought to go to the Takamichi Beauty Room. Glad you got to experience in person.
Hannah, you might also try throwing on a shower cap before washing your body. A little water will accumulate in the back, but you can dump that right before putting on your towel, which you can do after you’ve washed your body and finished your shower. It’s a little simpler than interrupting to put on the towel and then protecting he towel from the shower. You just need a good solid cap instead of a disposable one.
You can also try a mask of panoxyl benzoyl peroxide cleanser on the body for 5 minutes or so and rinse off.
I often use the SS bar first and then a mask of Panoxyl on body acne.
It might also help, if you have the space/ability, to wash/condish your hair upside down then go directly into the turban so you don't have to do such a rigorous body care routine.
about the body acne and hair washing, I avoid all the hassle of this by simply washing my hair with my head upside down. I have a tub and I sit next to it, with my head on the inside, and when I'm done with all the steps, i simply put it up with a claw clip and resume with washing my body. never had any body acne and a friend that did have this issue and started washing her hair the same way got rid of it almost immediately
My friend is having similar routine, but she washes and rinses her hair with head down, and the hair products never touch her back and chest area. And this is how she got rid of those acne.
Also, I had really stubborn cystic acne on my neck and jawline, years ago, until I changed my hairstyle and stopped using some styling products that I was using back then.
I’d love a video on your favorite small businesses. I try not to watch too many review videos because they trigger too much shopping behavior in me and it’s important to me to cut consumerism off at the pass. However, I’d definitely watch curated small business/boutique content and try to add those items to my budget in place of the larger ones
Awe. I just love to hear that news about Takamichi Beauty Room. I bought a couple incense items for my mom for Christmas, and I love that I wasn’t the only one
I had the same problem with chest/back acne, but I approached it in a different way. So I only wash my hair every two weeks, but now I wash my hair independently from my body. When it’s hair washing day, I sit on my knees and wash my hair under the bath faucet. I keep my hair off of my body for the entire washing process. Then, if I still have to wash my body, I will do that later with a shower cap over my already washed, dried, and styled hair.
This was just fyi, in case it might help someone out. ☺️
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I love that sweater!