Notes about this video: 1. Watch the full chat I had with Dr Abs about the best skincare practices in the Members Section: bit.ly/TH-cam-Member-LauraTryUK 2. I could have included things like vitamin C, niacinamide and red light masks in this video, but a). I wanted to keep this video simple b). show the products that will make a significant difference to skin and c). show the products I use. I don’t use anything else. 3. Not only is this skincare routine effective and affordable, it’s great for travelling because it’s so simple! 4. I tried castor oil as a moisturiser. It caused milia and spots within days. Also, it doesn't have a similar structure to our skin's natural oil and it's not ideal for most skin types like the oils I recommended in the video, so it didn't make the list. 5. Since I started eating a high protein, nutrient-dense meal plan, my skin improved dramatically. You can watch a video about the meal plan here: th-cam.com/video/eRds3IKwIXc/w-d-xo.html You can download a copy of the high-protein meal plan here: lauratry.gumroad.com/l/high-protein-meal-plan
Mine is simple wash with zerobase emolient cream, dry and moisturize with zerobase emolient cream. It's prescribed by my doctor because I have dry eczema prone skin.
I am _loving_ the comments so far! It's so nice to see many viewers on the same page with regards to a simple skincare routine using natural products. It's clear we have similar values, which I suppose is why you watch my videos, and why I like your comments 🤩 I think we'd get on in real life.
Hi Laura, Great, informative video as always. I don't do a skin care routine but I have a tip for you and everyone else. If you have a pimple coming, or other similar skin issues, take a clove of fresh garlic and cut off a thin slice. It should be 'juicy' - squeezing it a bit helps to get more juice out of the garlic. Then rub the the juicy garlic onto the pimple/problematic areas. It is a magic cure and will either prevent a pimple completely (if you catch it early) or heal it/get rid of it super fast. Do this twice a day until the problem is gone. It works better than anything else and is sitting in most people's cupboards already. The only side effect is that the garlic dries out the area slightly. Anyways.. keep up the good work, love the videos!
Hey Laura, thanks for the video! Speaking of the Omega 3 in a form of Fish Oil, please watch the following on TH-cam: ‘Jonas Kuehne ‘Stop Taking Fish Oil’ - comes from the real MD and I can’t agree more with it. If you would like to continue taking Omega 3 as a supplement, please have a look at the alternative sources e.g. Omega 3 coming from seaweed, which was raised in a lab environment😊 or flaxseed, etc.❤
Thank you for the video! A thing to note is that CeraVe performs animal testing, a disgustingly cruel and useless practice. Great alternatives are Ceramedx and Dr Sam's
Oh my God, I must be the exception to the rule. I am a 60 yr old woman and my skin has never been better than now. I use like eight different products that I rotate in the different days of the week. I double cleanse my skin at night when I wear makeup Then a gente tóner 3 or 4 nights a week I swear by using the pomade A131, then a moisturizer 2 nights a week I use a chemical aha exfoliator When not exfoliating I either use retinol or the A131 and Versed dark spot corrector In the morning a gentle cleanser, murad vitamin c serum, Tula vitamin C moisturizer and a very good spf I used to follow a simpler routine and my skin was far from beautiful as it is now A facial once a month or every 6 weeks Blessings to you all❤ I try to have a healthy lifestyle - I do not s oke, I rarely drink,excercise moderately, take omega 3, magnesio m, hidrolized collagen peptides
Your skincare routine is still simple as the products are spread out in the week. Some people use up to 8 steps each morning/ night cleansing, exfoliating and then layering with different serums, hydrating sprays and creams
This sounds like the perfect skin care routine. I just went through the phase where I'm trying 10 million products but I think you have it right on the money. Vitamin C in the morning and a retinol at night.
Yup! I never wash my face in the morning. Done it for years and I am glad I followed my instincts! My morning routine is wash face with water and sunscreen.
I love your content Laura but let me disagree with you on replacing moisturizers with oil/fat(emollients, which don't stop transepidermal water loss that much unlike occlusives). Moisturizers also contain humectants(glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, etc.) & occlusives( petrolatum, baby oil, etc). I think most people would benefit from having a moisturizer on hand.
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it already; I’ve been using vitamin A derivatives (tret, retinaldehyde, retinol) to and from for about 20 years now. What’s rarely mentioned (not sure why) is that there’s a link between retinoid use and meibomian gland dysfunction (one aspect of dry eyes). I ended up with it and I’m not sure whether my tret use was to blame, but I think it’s worth mentioning.
@@NYC1025 let me know how it pans out. Not sure whether it’s something you notice straight away or if it’s a long term systemic effect (I should really find the article so I can stop speculating)
Yup, me too. I have horrific eye problems now, which really negatively affect my life, and I wonder how much of a role tretinoin played..... Thanks for mentioning this.
I’m curious then about your thoughts on Peaches Skin Care…..Lisa (owner) is a master aesthetician (40 years) and she would debunk this whole idea of not washing your face 2x day and exfoliating 2x day. Thank you for any insight. 😊
I used to buy all the latest, fanciest products for my skin, now all I use olive oil for cleansing, diluted organic apple cider vinegar as toner - my skin is better than ever, never oily, never dry. I refresh with rose water in the morning 🌹
Goodness, learned it at 42 too, lol. Better late than ever i'll add, & inherit that from your interview with Dr Abs. So mindblowing indeed, i tried to share it with my circle but they refused to absorb the gems. Well, their loss and they will constantly try to fill a bucket with a hole inside in their 30s or 40s with all their purchases when all along it was within and minimalistic approach + Cost saving. Within - Prophetic Words. I'm definitely subbing...
@LauraTryUK spf is the one that is causing cancer, not uv. Uv is good for us. I am afraid the research is compromised. I treat everything that was developed in the last 60 years is scam that makes your skin worse.
Thank you! All Ive used is Cetaphil brand which is a dermatologist brand. A soap free cleanser, a moisturiser and an SPF 50. Drink lots of water. Wear hats. That’s it. All less than $30 in total. It doesn’t need to be expensive.
Love the simplicity and minimalism! I strive for such videos. So happy to see more and more people not getting sucked into the marketing and the trendy gimmicks of todays world. It takes a mental toll on people with the ever emerging new products and throwing tons of money at it. My routine is as simple as yours. I use a moisturiser day + night because of tret. An added step in the morning for me is vitamin c serum. And double cleansing at night to take off that rigid waterproof sunscreen that won’t budge with just cleansing once. Keep making more such content xo
Dr Dray said she doesn’t even take off her Tretinoin from the night before. I know I saw that in one of her videos. So she must not wash her face and moves right onto her sunscreen, etc. And as far as sunscreen goes, I love EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ which includes zinc oxide. Lastly, don’t forget your neck! And chest! And hands!
I watch Dr Dray too and you are correct. She says we only have to wash our face at night, unless we have oily skin. She said skincare ingredients have long been absorbed. There is nothing left to be washed off in the morning.
Crikey, if I didn't wash with water in the morning, I'd be walking around with dribble and eye bogies (sorry, probs too much information 🤣) I was thinking about trying the EltaMD sunscreen next as Bryan Johnson uses it. I didn't buy as it'a a bit pricey here in the UK. I will try it when my one runs out. Love the last tip! I started using tree on my chest recently, and my skin is purging! Looking forward to getting past that bit.
@@LauraTryUK La Roche posay sunscreen is great, it was recommended by a dermatologist to me, it doesn’t give me pimples (I commented on the Retinol earlier)
I wash with cold water in the am, and add Vitamin C powder from the ordinary to a dollop of castor oil. Night time is Cerave and that’s it. I use sunscreen when I know I’ll be out for a long time, otherwise prefer to get Vitamin D on my skin directly when I can. I’m 62, and my skin is holding up pretty well!
Yep - I'm 63, and I never use sunscreen anymore. We have been so lied to about the sun and the bizillion dollar sun protection business has no signs of letting up. The chemicals are far worse. The sun good for us, the excessive blue light from all the indoor lighting, now mostly LED and the screens is what is damaging. Ironically, people are now paying money for red light devices for their skin , then putting on sunscreen blocking out the much more intense sun, which is 40% infared.
Morning routine - double splash with plain water (done this nearly my whole life), a few times a week I apply a layer of glycolic acid. Then CeraVe day cream (spf 30). Let that set a bit. Then I mix a tinted sunscreen (spf 60) with a BB cream (spf 30), and this is my ‘foundation’. Then I apply my makeup. Evening routine is an oil cleanser first, then CeraVe foaming cleanser (double cleanse). While my face is still wet I apply my tretinoin and let it absorb for 20 minutes. (You’re not supposed to apply to wet skin, but my skin is very accustomed to this way). Then I apply a layer of shea butter. Every so often I use a lactic acid scrub at night to exfoliate, sometimes microblade, and sometimes microneedle. 👍😊
I mix my own oils for moisturizer. Wonderful things like jojoba, avocado, and sweet almond oils, sea buckthorn, rosehip, tamanu, and carrot seed oils. It’s amazing and the oils last me a long time!
I'm in my 70s, the only thing I add to your routine is a serum for lightening my age spots (it contains tranexamic acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, and alpha arbutin) and it really seems to help. I also use glycolic acid - especially on my hands and decolette, which take a lot of abuse and seem much smoother and a tad thicker when I exfoliate regularly. Finally, I live in the mountains of Arizona where the relative humidity regularly hovers near the single digits. The humidity here is even lower than the Sahara Desert. Even when I drink 8 to 10 litres of water per day, I can't keep up with TEWL. I use rich moisturiser (CeraVe Rich Moisturiser) all over all the time. "Natural skin oils" work fine in the rainy humid marine climate of England or our Pacific Northwest, but are completely inadequate in the desert.
I have a drying medical condition, and produce so little natural oil that when I stopped using all products on my hair, and just used water, I still never went through an oily period. I too doubt I could go without Cetaphil Cream over my entire body. Even with it, I remain dry.
@@Trenchant468 (I nod, sympathetically). My brother has keratosis pillars, so similar problem. He uses penetrating CeraVe cream, and once that has sunk in, "slugs" or tops it with rich oils at night. His skin is so dry it soaks everything up and his sheets never get oily.
Hi LT 👋🏼 I use oils for cleansing and moisturising. I do the oil cleansing method to clean my face. I use jojoba oil with a few drops of may chang essential oil in for a fresh lemony fragrance (I keep a 150ml pump bottle with the jojoba and add 5-10 drops of may chang. Jojoba has similar properties to the skin’s sebum and it can be used as an overall face / body moisturiser, and on hair too. Rosehip oil is another good one for moisturising and it doesn’t have a greasy after feel. I add some rose geranium essential oil to that one. Castor oil is good for underarms as an antiperspirant. Makes a great hand and nail treatment too as it’s a rich oil.
This is honestly the most helpful video I've ever seen on skincare- thank you so much for being so unbiased, genuine and helpful! As someone who struggles with skin and self confidence, this information is sooo valuable. Great video, thank you :)
Less oil production. Fewer blocked pores. Fewer wrinkles, so I suppose more elasticity. I tried beef, marine and chicken collagen (mmingredients). The chicken collagen made my skin a bit flaky, so I stick to the beef collagen. £30/kg
Excellent! thanks so much for explaining. How long have you need taking it? And did it take some time to notice the improvements? Sorry for all the Qs 😂
Q’s no problem 😊, taking since about last Christmas, noticed effects after a few weeks. I think it might be linked to leaky gut/autoimmune response? Don’t know. I take about 20g/day in morning coffee.
I think you're the first TH-camr I've seen actually simplify the number of products used! My current list of products looks a lot like your old list. It seems like the tretinoin is the game changer.
After watching this video it's clear that I need to cut back on products. I'm using too many! My skin is always so dry. It makes me upset to learn that it's all marketing. I would also love to learn about your natural body care routine!
@@LauraTryUK I have already simplified my routine. I cleanse at night, apply my tretinoin, then follow that with the ordinary squalene oil. In the morning I just rinse my face with water, apply a few drops of the squalene oil, then use sunscreen. The only thing I would like to add is some type cleansing balm/oil to help remove my sunscreen and makeup because my cleanser alone doesn’t do that.I’ll keep you updated on how it goes.
this so cool! Thanks for the update. Yes, please do keep me updated on your progress. It will be so interesting to hear how your skin reacts to a simplified routine. What other products were you using before that?
@@LauraTryUK For a long time now my cleanser has been CereVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser. I was also using Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Musin Power Essence, Cosrx The 6 Peptide Skin Booster, Cosrx The Hyaluronic Acid 3, Centella Probiotics-Cica Intensive Ampoule, Goodal Vegan Rice Milk Moisturizing Toner, Cetaphil Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum, CereVe Moisturizing Cream, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5. And there have been plenty of other products that I tried and have stopped using. I hope it’s alright that I named the brands.
that's a lot of stuff. Hopefully your skin will enjoy the simplicity. Did you see the full skin consultation with Dr Abs? I think you will find it interesting: th-cam.com/video/v5BEAjYO9ZA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7S6lRxfwjIkZf8Ix
Ive used Environ Vitamin A based skincare for years and Tretinoin. 'Retin-A' Environ works similar to Tretinoin but doesnt make your skin shed like crazy ....unlike Tretinoin.
Thanks for the video, I would recommend you include your neck with the tretinoin. There does not need to be any peeling or dryness when first using tretinoin. You put moisturizer on before and after and start off using it every third day. As you skin gets used to it you can increase to every other day. and then every day. Then decrease the moisturizer. A longer process but no dryness or peeling and When this approach is followed, I have found everyone can use it without a problem.
I'm 61. I only use cleanser at night as well, morning is just cool water. I do use moisturizer bc I'm old and everything is drying out - lol - but my routine is a simple cleanser, moisturizer, retinol cream and sunscreen. I grew up on the beach chasing a tan until I was about 25, and then got serious about preserving my skin. I cant undo whatever damage I did those early years, but Ive never had any fillers or "treatments" and I think this very simple (but consistent) skin care has been very good for my skin to help itself over the years.
Jojoba oil is supposed to be the closest to our natural skin oils, at least 20 years ago. This direct from the family of the engineer who developed the process of extracting the oil from the seed.
Hi Laura! I absolutely agree with the advice about being gentle and protecting acne-prone skin. Back in my youth, I had severe acne, and was prescribed strong antibiotics for several years (this was in the late '70s and early '80s) and my son even had to do Accutane, which was HARSH on his whole body. It's counter-intuitive when you have acne to use mild cleanser and to moisturize with an oil-free moisturizer, but that's what I finally did to break the acne cycle. These days, rosacea (genetic) has made my nose and cheeks look rosy, but the skin's moisture barrier is compromised. I NEVER use clay or charcoal masks, or anything w/ harsh chemicals to strip that moisture barrier. VaniCream cleanser is the only one that works for me. And a very light moisture cream. Oh, and definitely a good soft SPF lotion. I'm 61, and my skin is very smooth thanks to good genetics. But I'm not going to mistreat my face by neglect.
hair is made of keratin. and nails too. collagen is in ur skin, so ur scalp and ur nail beds, not the hair or nail itself, so no collagen cant directly or noticeably help hair or nails
I also love shea butter! I buy organic shea butter, it goes for ages and does wonders for your skin. I used jojoba oil as well and love it! totally agree with you on the moisturizer scam. I also just use water in the morning. I trust my body and my skin to do its own thing.
I use rose water in the morning on a reusable cotton pad to clean my face. Then a face cream (I love M.Gebhart) and spf 50. I don't wear any make up. So in the evening I wash my face with a prescribed "soap" for sensitive skin and use jojoba oil and sometimes a vitaminc C cream. That is it.
I’ve drastically cut down booze and upped water intake. Also my veggies, lean proteins, odd bit of fruit and whole grains. My skin looks like its had a skin peel - I kid you not! Fuel your face! I use upcircle oat cleaner in the evening with a rough flannel and some nicely hot (not too hot water). Then simple face oil. Natural brand, will swap around. No nasties, just natural ingredients. Face in morning, just a cotton flannel again with hot water, nothing else. Honestly, the less you tamper with your skin the better for it! All my products are often essential oil or natural based products, often organic. Skin has never looked better!
If someone asks me of a skincare routine, id forward them this video from now on. I love how simple your advise is similar to Dr. Dre. I am now 41yo and this routine is very applicable. I do not use Tretinoins anymore as my skin is suoer sensitive and only Tranexamic/ Azeleic acids keep my skin looking decent. I use Simple face wash and moistirizer. Sunscreen wise, i use Japanese gel ones and all fragrance free. Help my skin alot. Thank you for this video
We have the exact same skincare routine! I am 40, started this routine about a year ago and my skin has never looked better! Only, I also use an Cerave moisturizer morning and night. I also started a glycolic ácido toner in the morning and the results are amazing!
Am: Gently DRY rub face and neck with a Muslim or bamboo face cloth (removes skin flakes). Then rinse eyes with warm water (helps with my eye health for sport requiring good aim). Follow with a splash of cold water, filtered if possible depending on the quality of the local water. Or spray Eau Thermale Avène spring water. Apply face oil (a home blend of organic rose hip oil (the Australian brand Kosmea is the best I’ve tried over many years) and jojoba oil. Then sunscreen (currently the French brand SVR) over face, neck, chest and back of hands.
100% agree! I have a similar routine - mornings only water to wash my face, then a Vit C serum and tinted Zinc cream 50+ - evenings Benzac fash wash (5% peroxide) and rosehip oil :) Thanks for another excellent video 😍
Laura, this was FANTASTIC! Thank you so so much! 👏🏼👏🏼I laughed so hard in the bit where your Mum looked in on you and Charlie was drinking water from the basin 😂 Priceless!😂
I use water,and a pure bar soap at night in shower. I use water in the mornings. I cut an aloe leaf once a week and keep in fridge or even freezer in summer if i take the flesh out and cut into small cubes and i roll it all over my face and neck and all over at times. Once or twice a week i use Cerave moisturiser in the mornings. Never used sunscreen since using aloe vera. nothing at night. Hyalarunic or babchiol cream from time to time for a few days. In my .70’s snd people often comment on my soft smooth skin. In my 30’s and 40’s i used all manner of expensive and cheap creams and masks but again, never a separate sunscreen on my face- now i wear on my hands if playing golf. . I put a hat and sunglasses on on really hot days. Am out in the sun moving around the garden often.
Hi yes I just splash cold water on my face in the morning then put spf 50 on in the evening I wash my face then use caster oil as my moisturiser my skin is great at 62.
Jurlique cleanser at night then Cetaphil moisturiser, wash face with cold water in morning same cetaphil day time natio bb if leaving house. The Cetaphil contains avocado oil vit E and the B vitamins inexpensive and seems to tighten pores, the Jurlique is expensive but I’ve found it to be the best for me and it lasts months I’m 78
I've tried so many things over the years, but I've started simplifying my routine in the past month. I have dry skin. I wash my face with water on a wash cloth at night and put on castor oil mixed with argan oil or jojoba oil (so it's not so thick and sticky). I apply it about an hour before bedtime so that it has time to absorb. I've noticed my skin is softer, skin tags that I had on my neck have lessened and my sun spots are lightening.
Ive been in the skincare biz for almost 3 decades. Went to beauty school to get my esthetician license back in 2012. I can attest to what you are saying. I do cleanse in the morning due to my face getting a little oily overnight and I've found it helps with the absorbtion of my Vit. C serum. If it's available over there you shpuld try Vanicream line. I've used their cleanser and other products for years. I do prefer them over Cera Ve. I just started seeing a derm and after I get this skin cancer cut out I am going to try tretinoin. I've used many otc retinoids and none of them did anything for me. Your skin is GORGEOUS and I always recommend a simple skincare routine to people. No need to spend your whole bank acct on a skincare routine. Less is more.
Love this video. I had no skincare routine for years and just dabbled from time to time, each time basically concluding it wasn’t worth it, until this year. I’m 46, but look early to mid 30’s. I now use the Geek & Gorgeous A-Game20 every night, which is a 0.20% Retinal product. I use the Mary&May Eye Cream first and the. allow a little of the A-Game retinoid to creep onto the eye bag area for faster skin renewing results. I keep switching moisturizers, but at night I basically rotate between the Ordinary Squalane cleanser, their Glycolipid cream cleanser, and the Laroche-Posay Toleriane cleanser. I also have a bottle of the CeraVe cream to foam cleanser, but I’m not as fond of it for whatever reason. I wish the others came in that size though. I’m also basically just rinsing my face with water in the mornings(although some days I cheat with an actual cleanser, usually the Laroche-Posay, or a cleansing wipe, just cuz), then I just apply The Ordinary mult-peptide+copper serum on my face and the Ordinary Multi-peptide eye serum on the eyes. I have eye bags so when I go to the gym or grocery shopping (I work from home) I use the Peter Thomas Roth temporary eye tightener, but I put on The Ordinary aloe+nag serum first to minimize the white residue that forms. No moisturizer at any point over here and aside from my bags, I love what my skin has been up to these last few months. I tried the Allies of Skin stuff which was great, but much more expensive and more of a treat if you have the money. I did not rebuy after I ran out of their moisturizer, eye cream and cleanser, which those 3 alone set me back over $200. Not doing that again when between The Ordinary, Geek& Gorgeous and Laroche-Posay, you get the same results, just arguably only a touch slower. IMO, it’s worth diving into what works for your individual skin.
Hi Laura we have the exact same skin care routine and you are absolutely correct. I’m 48 and I get endless amounts of compliments from people saying that my skin is soft smooth and clear ❤
I’d never heard of these things before so thanks for the video. I’ve got 3 things I do and that’s a steam sauna which will push anything out of your skin that shouldn’t be there. Then there’s coconut oil. That stuff is incredible for moisturising and nourishing the skin particularly the face. Cheap as well. I did get a bit fed up with smelling of coconut all the time so tried the smell and taste free one which works just as well. It absorbs eventually but can take a while so what I do is put on a decent amount of it then wipe off the excess with a towel. Makes you look younger and your skin’s always soft and smooth. I sometimes use castor oil for bags under the eyes. It’s like nature’s botox, and I can really see the difference after about a week.
I can highly recommend Skin + Me in the UK. 3 simple products - a night cream that includes tretinoine, a moisturiser, and a face wash. All included in aluminium packaging (eco friendly!!) and a subscription service. My skin is continually getting better and I no longer have skin that fluctuates with hormonal changes. The face wash and moisturiser are the best I've ever used. It's also an easy way to get the prescription for tretinoine, and the simple routine means I actually keep up with it. It's not the cheapest out there, however you don't need any other products, so I think it balances out :)
Using many skin care products depends on many variables. For example if a person works outside or inside, type of skin (in my case is oily) age, sun exposure, wear or not makeup and many more. I have super oily skin and cannot skip washing my face 2 times a day. If I do it I will have breakouts. However, I don’t need to invest in moisturizer 🧴 because I produce my own. 😅😅😅 I just need some products to cleanse and then SPF and done. Other people may need more products because other concerns. It is better to go to a dermatologist. And also learn about the topic. 😊😊😊
You do have beautiful skin. I wonder if only using these basics will be helpful for older skin. Maybe someone who has sagging issues etc. so many new ingredients out there with the promise of fixing every issue that you might have.
I started cleansing (cream cleanser), toning and moisturising when I was 12. Never had any major skin issues. Switched to natural stuff in my 30s and messed up my skin. So went back to my old skincare and it got better. After kids my skincare went out the window. No make up, no cleansing/toning/moisturising for over 5 years. My skin isn’t terrible but I now have some seasonal break outs, is now dry and I have blackheads, I have redness and I’m seeing uneven skin tone. 2 days ago I invested in new skincare and am already starting to see an improvement. However I’m easing in and only doing a nightly routine- which is fine as I’m at home most of the day. I know you say I only need a few items but so long as you get products that work together there’s no reason not to use 8 products in your routine. Many people don’t understand the ingredients in their products or whether ingredients from one product works with another. It’s possible this is what causes a lot of skin issues.
What a breath of fresh air! Simple and to the point advice instead of feeling overwhelmed with all the marketing intrusions. Excellent 😊 information thank you ☺️.
My morning skincare routine is cleanse with Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser (I sweat in the night and water alone isn’t enough), An antioxidant serum, a peptides moisturizer, spf. In the evening I cleanse, I make sure to get off all the makeup and spf, moisturizer, I let the moisturizer dry down then I apply Tretinoin 0.05.
I was expecting another video that would tell me about something expensive that I'm not doing... but it's virtually the same as my routine! With one difference, which I'd swear has actually helped my skin - I clean it with warm black tea in the morning (basically the end of my pot of Darjeeling). I don't know whether it's the antioxidants or what, but it's been a lot brighter since I've started doing this. I've always been an oily skin person and really struggled with moisturizers, so it's nice that there are increasing numbers of voices confirming that we don't really need them. I use the Japanese Nivea water gel sunscreen and that's super helpful, for fellow oily skin people.
I clicked on the tallow cream you had linked, couldn't find ingredients anywhere. From some comments, people were talked about being unhappy with ingredients on the label, one being glycerin. Without percentages, you have no idea how much is actually tallow. And it's 19.99 for a tiny jar. I buy a 16 oz tub of tallow from the local butcher for 5.99 it has basically no scent and beautiful consistency. To make it a nicer consistency, I whip it up with the mixer. I keep a small amount in the bathroom, otherwise refrigerate. I'm going to experiment with putting the contents of a vit E capsule in it, b/c that acts as an anti-oxidant so it keeps longer. I've also mixed it 1/2 and 1/2 with vanicreme to make a body lotion. You could do this with any lotion you like. This way you know exactly what you are getting, and for a fraction of the cost.
sorry about that! I will check I linked the correct one, and if I did, then I will re-look at that and change it. Apologies. The one I use is only available in the UK, so wanted to give a US equivalent.
I use Medik8 cream cleanser at night, Klapp nightcreme and day i use Klapp day cream and a nice spf or foundation with spf. I also use dermalogica thermafoiliant when ever my skin feels a bit coarse. Its pretty simple but yours is so much more simple!
Thank you for making this video! I’ve been trying to narrow down the products I’m using, but it’s so hard to know what is necessary and what is not. I appreciate that you have low-cost suggestions to replace these very expensive products I’m nearly out of 😊
I splash with water in the morning and put on sunscreen. In the evening, I cleanse with La-Roche Posay Hydrating Cleanser, use Paula's Choice BHA on an as-needed basis (when breaking out), and then use a basic moisturizer. In the summer, I don't need moisturizer, but in the winter, I definitely do.
I found Cera Ve cleanser wasn’t cleaning my skin properly. I would get the odd blackhead, so I switched to Bioderma oil cleanser then a second cleansing with Bioderma sudsing gel cleanser, I’ve had no black heads since. I have always used a moisturizer and SPF. I also only cleanse in the morning with water followed by the moisturizer and SPF. I add a hyaluronic acid moisturizer with a good dollop of caster oil before bed.
Great Video….I wear foundation and eye makeup everyday. It’s important to remove all makeup in the evening before applying lotions/creams. Double cleansing is crucial!
Prescription retinol is amazing stuff, I’ve been using it for years (it’s called Retrieve in Australia). I had so much trouble with my skin until my late 30’s, now I just use Moogoo face wash and moisturiser (you can eat it, tastes crap but it’s not toxic), my skin is now very well behaved.
@@LauraTryUK Me too, I used so many harsh products before, they did a lot of damage. No, I don’t get any irritation at all, thankfully. I’m currently starting to use it on my forehead again in small steps, now that I’m not having my eyebrows waxed anymore.
My skincare routine is pretty similar to yours. I use the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Beauty of Joseon SPF 50, and Differin Gel (a retinioid that is great for acne and wrinkles). The Differin Gel drastically improved my skin appearance within a few weeks, making pores look smaller and preventing breakouts. I do occasionally use the CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser to gently exfoliate. It really is that easy to get great skin!
I have been using Vitamin A since my early 20s + sunscreen and works very well for me. After I turned 30, I started to use castor oil instead of moisturiser and it did the trick in preventing fine lines. Once a week I exfoliate my skin with rice powder - which I make myself- and also use rice water as a mask. Simple, cheap and effective. 🎉
Ive only ever used a cleanser and moisturiser since i was 13, Eucerin oil control face wash and the Eucerin extra thick creme, thats it, and only at night, i dont wash my face in the morning, otherwise i break out, and I’ve never had any problems with my skin, no acne, no rashes, no itching or irritation, im also very lucky to be blessed with good skin, even though i have very oily sensitive skin, my face had also been well behaved 😂😂😂
I love this mine is very similar! Am: rinse with water, niacinamide serum, and a tinted spf by Eucerin Pm: joaba oil to remove spf and makeup, cerave hydrating cleanser, niacinamide, tret (or retinol) then cerave moisturizer
I use an unscented, simple bar of soap to wash my skin at night. I apply sunscreen and wear a hat if I'm going outside. If I have a problem I use retinol or a lactic acid moisturiser. And that's it. I spent my teenage years and my twenties trying everything under the sun to help manage my acne (and the scarring) and it turns out all I needed to try was patience!
I used dove beauty soap bar on my body for years and loved it, when I saw a 70+ lady using it for her face I thought I would give it a try. I have been using doves soap for 2 months & I feel a fool for not using it sooner! My face is the best it has ever been and yet I wasn't using it on my face as I had been fed a lot of marketing with products found in a 10 step routine. I add a hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and a cheap moisturiser.
My older sister uses the same Dove bar soap for her face and body in the shower that she has for at least 15 years. She has a tendency toward oily skin even now, in her early 50's, but if I was using it...I'd look like a flaky prune/raisin! (My skin leans normal to dry, *and* we live on a very cold island in the Atlantic Ocean, in Canada! 🇨🇦) She's more utilitarian than I am when it comes to skin care too, she doesn't really care about it, so she 💯 does save money - unfortunately (for me!😄) I *do* care about her skin so I end up buying a couple of simple products for her - as well as the products that suit my skin!! (So I'm *not* saving money, but my sister looks great! Good genes help in our family too, thank God!😊)
I used Dove soaps before for my hands but stopped using them after I noticed that they contain parfum and ingredients that irritate skin / can cause allergic reactions such as limonene, citronellol, linalool. I am allergic to fragnances in skincare and use fragnance free products whenever that is possible (especially for face and hands)
I use water and heliocare spf 100 in the morning, cleanser, retinol from the ordinary and arganoil at night. I take collagen (verisol). I will never change.💗
Omg you are so pretty!!!!! I just stumbled onto your channel. You are literally the real life embodiment of a fictional character in the story I've been trying to finish for years. If i was making a movie adaptation you would be the perfect person to play her! 1: I use a precleanse oil from Dermatologica 2: First Aid Beauty foaming face cleanser 3: (Once a day) Dermatologica daily superfolient when needing my most intense cleansing 4: QRX labs glycolic acid toner 5: CeraVe daily moisturizer with hyaluronic acid For spf Supergoop unseen has been a life saver because my skin just can't tolerate sunscreen usually. This is so simple and clean it doesn't irritate my skin at all.
Loved the video ! I'm slowly reducing my routine and here's what I do AM : water cleanse - Vit C serum ( for dark spots ) - Moisturising SPF 50++++ PM : oil cleanser - sulfur soap - tretinoin - moisturiser It works very well for me ! And is less time ( and money !!! ) consuming
I don't even remember when I stopped cleaning/cleansing my face in the morning :-) I simply splash it with warmluke or cool water and that's enough for me. I've reduced my skincare routine to the bare minimum in the last 8 years. Jus like you, I use tretinoin, I use Retirides which friends buy for me in Spain. I'm post menopausal so my skin is no longer as supple and tight as yours, sadly. Tretinoin doesn't seem to have been of help in "the elasticity department", sadly.
I love Dr. Abs. I've been following this routine for many years. Everything in the cosmetic industry can never produce the results of Trenontin/Retin A. This past year, after listening to Dr. Abs, I now use Squalene oil and in some cases Vaseline if very flaky. Makeup artists use this as a primer applied very thinly. Through the years I discovered that less is more. Marketing tells you otherwise. One side note, CeraVe cleansers irritate my skin. I use only at night the Skinceticals Simply Gel cleanser, the past 4 years. This bottle lasts me 5 months. Water only in the morning for the past 10 years. If I get a clogged pore, I dot with salicylic acid to let allow to surface. Thank you for sharing your experience.😊
I actually love you!!! My skin is like the Sahara Desert and I think it’s all my fault! You’ve just described everything i’m doing wrong 😂. SOLD! I’m starting this nighttime regime right now! 😃❤️
I am so excited for you. PLEASE let me know how you get on! Avoid hyaluronic acid creams and serums if you can, they will make your skin dryer. LOADS of natural oil at night!
@@LauraTryUK I’ve been using it for about a year!! That explains why my skin feels like the Atacama Desert 😂. I was using a matching face cleanser as well! 🤦🏻♀️. I’ve thrown it in the bin! Goodness me, I never would have known if you hadn’t of flagged it up. I’ve just bought the Tallow balm (and bought their tallow soap for my hands), the Sunscreen from Amazon, I’m opting for The Ordinary retinol 0.2 serum because of my limited budget, which i found from a UK online shop called “Cult Beauty” for £7.40. I’m excited to get started!! Thank you so much! ❤️
I plan to make a video about hyaluronic acid today, hopefully publish that in the next few days. Wishing you all the best with your new regime. Please me know how you get on.
Great! Looking forward to watching 😃. I sure as hell won’t be using it anymore! It’ll be a week before everything turns up, so will let you know in about 5 weeks how the 1st month went 💪🏻😍. Thanks again you beaut! Mwah 💋
I use Skin + Me for my tretinoin now. It’s very reasonable. I used to see a dermatologist but just can’t afford it now. You still get an online consultation so it’s still supervised by a professional. Like you, I found simplifying my routine has worked wonders for my skin and my budget. I do use ordinary peptides for eyes as well. Enjoyed the video 😀
Great video Laura, I’ve got a very similar routine too. Cleanse and sunscreen in the am, then cleanse with warm water and a face microfibre towel and adapalene in the pm ( if I remember). Try and use an eye cream too.
Hi Laura ! I replaced " ready-to-use " masks by vegetal oils and I use my face peeling once a week, always the same day to make my skin renewal easier . Love your vlogs ❣❣
This video was an eyeopener. At 9:14 and 9:37, I'm assuming you are putting on cream on the sensitive areas, sandwich style, and then follow it with tretinoin? So these are the sensitive areas, around the mouth, nose and eyes?
that's correct, under the mouth and around the nose is where the skin can go flaky from the tretinoin. I'm told my skin will adapt and that won't happen in the future. As for the eyes, no dryness, I just put it there as I apply the tret in those areas as would like to reduce the crows feet.
@@LauraTryUK Ok. Thank you. Be careful with going to close to the eyes with any retinoid, though. I did that only once; put retinol on the crease of the eyes since I figured I had got used to it, there was no more irritation and I could start ''pushing'' it a bit. Yeah, no. I felt like I had sand in my eyes for a whole week. Never again. I only put retinoids on the bony part around my eyes now. I know people say it's fine, but I'm not risking my eyes for anything.
I wash sunscreen, makeup and pollution off my face at night and follow with skincare to nourish and repair my 67 year old dry skin. In the morning, at the suggestion of dermatologist Dr. Dray, I don't use water. Dr Dray says the evening skincare has long been absorbed by then. I simply apply my morning skincare routine and sunscreen. Doing this for the past 5 years has transformed my skin for the better.
Hi Laura I'm going to do everything you suggested. I'm wondering don't you have to wash off the tretinoin in the morning. Also can we buy that collagen in the uk. Thanks so much for the informative video very much appreciated 😀
I used The Ordinary retinol, and it's not the most effective one, because retinol molecula is unstable and it needs to be incapsulated to work properly, but it's expensive. For me, niacinamide is really a miracle. I'm from Belarus, and I use our local product, it costs about 2 euros and works really great (I'm 39 and my skin looks much better than in 35).
The dryness isn’t a sign that the tretinoin is working,it’s an unwanted side effect ! More hydration is what is needed ! Also your skin is only more sun sensitive during the retinization period!
Your skin doesn’t retaliate with more oil if you strip it. Your oil production is determined by genetics and hormones. Although over washing isn’t good for your skin. Your skin has absolutely no idea weather you have moisturizer on or not.
Im 63 and use Neutrogena Fragrance Free Cleanser at night. Apply pure Argan Oil, once a day either in the morning or evening. Also use Organic pure witch hazel a few times a week as a toner with an exfoliating facial pad. VERY simple,safe, and effective.Note: I very seldom wear make up. Only blush and lipstick 5-6 times a year...
Notes about this video:
1. Watch the full chat I had with Dr Abs about the best skincare practices in the Members Section: bit.ly/TH-cam-Member-LauraTryUK
2. I could have included things like vitamin C, niacinamide and red light masks in this video, but a). I wanted to keep this video simple b). show the products that will make a significant difference to skin and c). show the products I use. I don’t use anything else.
3. Not only is this skincare routine effective and affordable, it’s great for travelling because it’s so simple!
4. I tried castor oil as a moisturiser. It caused milia and spots within days. Also, it doesn't have a similar structure to our skin's natural oil and it's not ideal for most skin types like the oils I recommended in the video, so it didn't make the list.
5. Since I started eating a high protein, nutrient-dense meal plan, my skin improved dramatically. You can watch a video about the meal plan here: th-cam.com/video/eRds3IKwIXc/w-d-xo.html
You can download a copy of the high-protein meal plan here: lauratry.gumroad.com/l/high-protein-meal-plan
Mine is simple wash with zerobase emolient cream, dry and moisturize with zerobase emolient cream. It's prescribed by my doctor because I have dry eczema prone skin.
Hello @LauraTryUK do you not use any peelings ? Any aha or bha ,any acids?
Hey Laura, also look at dr Yuval bibis channe ls playlist skincare,scams and shenanigans it shares a lot! On this.
My dermatologist told me 45 years ago not to wash my face in the morning, unless I’ve been sleepwalking and out rolling in the dirt.
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So you leave on all the products you left on ur skin one night before?
@@costealucia5357 Just rinsing your face with water is enough in the morning. No need for a cleanser. 😊
I am _loving_ the comments so far!
It's so nice to see many viewers on the same page with regards to a simple skincare routine using natural products.
It's clear we have similar values, which I suppose is why you watch my videos, and why I like your comments 🤩 I think we'd get on in real life.
Hi Laura,
Great, informative video as always. I don't do a skin care routine but I have a tip for you and everyone else.
If you have a pimple coming, or other similar skin issues, take a clove of fresh garlic and cut off a thin slice. It should be 'juicy' - squeezing it a bit helps to get more juice out of the garlic. Then rub the the juicy garlic onto the pimple/problematic areas.
It is a magic cure and will either prevent a pimple completely (if you catch it early) or heal it/get rid of it super fast. Do this twice a day until the problem is gone. It works better than anything else and is sitting in most people's cupboards already.
The only side effect is that the garlic dries out the area slightly.
Anyways.. keep up the good work, love the videos!
Hey Laura, thanks for the video! Speaking of the Omega 3 in a form of Fish Oil, please watch the following on TH-cam: ‘Jonas Kuehne ‘Stop Taking Fish Oil’ - comes from the real MD and I can’t agree more with it. If you would like to continue taking Omega 3 as a supplement, please have a look at the alternative sources e.g. Omega 3 coming from seaweed, which was raised in a lab environment😊 or flaxseed, etc.❤
Thank you for the video! A thing to note is that CeraVe performs animal testing, a disgustingly cruel and useless practice. Great alternatives are Ceramedx and Dr Sam's
Oh my God, I must be the exception to the rule. I am a 60 yr old woman and my skin has never been better than now.
I use like eight different products that I rotate in the different days of the week.
I double cleanse my skin at night when I wear makeup
Then a gente tóner
3 or 4 nights a week I swear by using the pomade A131, then a moisturizer
2 nights a week I use a chemical aha exfoliator
When not exfoliating I either use retinol or the A131 and Versed dark spot corrector
In the morning a gentle cleanser, murad vitamin c serum, Tula vitamin C moisturizer and a very good spf
I used to follow a simpler routine and my skin was far from beautiful as it is now
A facial once a month or every 6 weeks
Blessings to you all❤
I try to have a healthy lifestyle - I do not s oke, I rarely drink,excercise moderately, take omega 3, magnesio m, hidrolized collagen peptides
Your skincare routine is still simple as the products are spread out in the week.
Some people use up to 8 steps each morning/ night cleansing, exfoliating and then layering with different serums, hydrating sprays and creams
This sounds like the perfect skin care routine. I just went through the phase where I'm trying 10 million products but I think you have it right on the money. Vitamin C in the morning and a retinol at night.
Yup! I never wash my face in the morning. Done it for years and I am glad I followed my instincts!
My morning routine is wash face with water and sunscreen.
I love your content Laura but let me disagree with you on replacing moisturizers with oil/fat(emollients, which don't stop transepidermal water loss that much unlike occlusives). Moisturizers also contain humectants(glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, etc.) & occlusives( petrolatum, baby oil, etc). I think most people would benefit from having a moisturizer on hand.
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it already; I’ve been using vitamin A derivatives (tret, retinaldehyde, retinol) to and from for about 20 years now. What’s rarely mentioned (not sure why) is that there’s a link between retinoid use and meibomian gland dysfunction (one aspect of dry eyes). I ended up with it and I’m not sure whether my tret use was to blame, but I think it’s worth mentioning.
Thanks for sharing, I was considering trying it but I already have dry eyes so I’d probably be better off to stay away!
🧐 🙄 🤨 I may have been experiencing this. I’m going to test this.
@@NYC1025 let me know how it pans out. Not sure whether it’s something you notice straight away or if it’s a long term systemic effect (I should really find the article so I can stop speculating)
Yup, me too. I have horrific eye problems now, which really negatively affect my life, and I wonder how much of a role tretinoin played..... Thanks for mentioning this.
Did you all apply the cream near your eyes?
Absolutely correct Laura - I’m a retired esthetician and a sucker for marketing - such nonsense!❤
the marketing is unreal! 99% of it is nonsense,
I’m curious then about your thoughts on Peaches Skin Care…..Lisa (owner) is a master aesthetician (40 years) and she would debunk this whole idea of not washing your face 2x day and exfoliating 2x day. Thank you for any insight. 😊
I use water only, gently scrubbing with a cotton wash cloth to get rid of dead skin etc. My skin has never been better.
have you always done that?
Any other products?
I usually don't use anything except water and soap on my beard. That CeraVe stuff makes my skin feel dry and tight.
I used to buy all the latest, fanciest products for my skin, now all I use olive oil for cleansing, diluted organic apple cider vinegar as toner - my skin is better than ever, never oily, never dry. I refresh with rose water in the morning 🌹
Could you share how do you use an olive oil as a cleanser?
@@sayMyNameIfYouCan put a little oil on a cotton wool pad, and wipe off makeup and whatever else is on the skin.
a beautify, natural and simple routine 😍
Where can you get rose water?
@@mmb4427it is the same as used for cooking so you can get it from the supermarket or an Asian supermarket.
Goodness, learned it at 42 too, lol. Better late than ever i'll add, & inherit that from your interview with Dr Abs. So mindblowing indeed, i tried to share it with my circle but they refused to absorb the gems. Well, their loss and they will constantly try to fill a bucket with a hole inside in their 30s or 40s with all their purchases when all along it was within and minimalistic approach + Cost saving. Within - Prophetic Words. I'm definitely subbing...
i've never had a skin care routine and now I look like an old man. Oh wait, I am an old man. 😉🤷
😂 😂 perhaps I persuade you to use a bit of SPF? 😉
@@LauraTryUK Yes of course!😁
@LauraTryUK spf is the one that is causing cancer, not uv. Uv is good for us. I am afraid the research is compromised. I treat everything that was developed in the last 60 years is scam that makes your skin worse.
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I like you!
Thank you! All Ive used is Cetaphil brand which is a dermatologist brand. A soap free cleanser, a moisturiser and an SPF 50. Drink lots of water. Wear hats. That’s it. All less than $30 in total. It doesn’t need to be expensive.
Love the simplicity and minimalism! I strive for such videos. So happy to see more and more people not getting sucked into the marketing and the trendy gimmicks of todays world. It takes a mental toll on people with the ever emerging new products and throwing tons of money at it.
My routine is as simple as yours. I use a moisturiser day + night because of tret. An added step in the morning for me is vitamin c serum. And double cleansing at night to take off that rigid waterproof sunscreen that won’t budge with just cleansing once.
Keep making more such content xo
Dr Dray said she doesn’t even take off her Tretinoin from the night before. I know I saw that in one of her videos. So she must not wash her face and moves right onto her sunscreen, etc.
And as far as sunscreen goes, I love EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ which includes zinc oxide.
Lastly, don’t forget your neck! And chest! And hands!
I watch Dr Dray too and you are correct. She says we only have to wash our face at night, unless we have oily skin. She said skincare ingredients have long been absorbed. There is nothing left to be washed off in the morning.
@@maureengreen8695 thank you for confirming that.
Crikey, if I didn't wash with water in the morning, I'd be walking around with dribble and eye bogies (sorry, probs too much information 🤣)
I was thinking about trying the EltaMD sunscreen next as Bryan Johnson uses it. I didn't buy as it'a a bit pricey here in the UK.
I will try it when my one runs out.
Love the last tip!
I started using tree on my chest recently, and my skin is purging! Looking forward to getting past that bit.
@@LauraTryUK La Roche posay sunscreen is great, it was recommended by a dermatologist to me, it doesn’t give me pimples (I commented on the Retinol earlier)
I use Tizo (I'm in Canada, not sure UK availability) it's the best mineral Sunscreen I've found!
I do exactly the same! The only thing I add is vitamin C serum in the morning! No need for 9 step skin care routine! 👏
What difference do you notice with the vit C?
which brand?
I wash with cold water in the am, and add Vitamin C powder from the ordinary to a dollop of castor oil. Night time is Cerave and that’s it. I use sunscreen when I know I’ll be out for a long time, otherwise prefer to get Vitamin D on my skin directly when I can. I’m 62, and my skin is holding up pretty well!
that sounds like an ace routine! Simple, easy, affordable and effective by the sounds of it 💪
Yep - I'm 63, and I never use sunscreen anymore. We have been so lied to about the sun and the bizillion dollar sun protection business has no signs of letting up. The chemicals are far worse. The sun good for us, the excessive blue light from all the indoor lighting, now mostly LED and the screens is what is damaging. Ironically, people are now paying money for red light devices for their skin , then putting on sunscreen blocking out the much more intense sun, which is 40% infared.
Bravo Stanka. Da li zivite u inostranstvu? Odlicno koristite engleski
@@kadijaish Hvala…Ja sam rođenja u Americi
Morning routine - double splash with plain water (done this nearly my whole life), a few times a week I apply a layer of glycolic acid. Then CeraVe day cream (spf 30). Let that set a bit. Then I mix a tinted sunscreen (spf 60) with a BB cream (spf 30), and this is my ‘foundation’. Then I apply my makeup.
Evening routine is an oil cleanser first, then CeraVe foaming cleanser (double cleanse). While my face is still wet I apply my tretinoin and let it absorb for 20 minutes. (You’re not supposed to apply to wet skin, but my skin is very accustomed to this way). Then I apply a layer of shea butter.
Every so often I use a lactic acid scrub at night to exfoliate, sometimes microblade, and sometimes microneedle.
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I love how simple and easy to follow this is Laura thanks so much - would love to see a "body or hair" version.
I mix my own oils for moisturizer. Wonderful things like jojoba, avocado, and sweet almond oils, sea buckthorn, rosehip, tamanu, and carrot seed oils. It’s amazing and the oils last me a long time!
I'm in my 70s, the only thing I add to your routine is a serum for lightening my age spots (it contains tranexamic acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, and alpha arbutin) and it really seems to help. I also use glycolic acid - especially on my hands and decolette, which take a lot of abuse and seem much smoother and a tad thicker when I exfoliate regularly. Finally, I live in the mountains of Arizona where the relative humidity regularly hovers near the single digits. The humidity here is even lower than the Sahara Desert. Even when I drink 8 to 10 litres of water per day, I can't keep up with TEWL. I use rich moisturiser (CeraVe Rich Moisturiser) all over all the time. "Natural skin oils" work fine in the rainy humid marine climate of England or our Pacific Northwest, but are completely inadequate in the desert.
I have a drying medical condition, and produce so little natural oil that when I stopped using all products on my hair, and just used water, I still never went through an oily period. I too doubt I could go without Cetaphil Cream over my entire body. Even with it, I remain dry.
@@Trenchant468 (I nod, sympathetically). My brother has keratosis pillars, so similar problem. He uses penetrating CeraVe cream, and once that has sunk in, "slugs" or tops it with rich oils at night. His skin is so dry it soaks everything up and his sheets never get oily.
May I ask what the name of the lightening serum is? I’ve been looking for one that contains all those ingredients.
@lindacgrace2973 please can you share the serum you use for your sun spots? Thank you
I’d love to know the name of that serum you mentioned. 😊
Hi LT 👋🏼 I use oils for cleansing and moisturising. I do the oil cleansing method to clean my face. I use jojoba oil with a few drops of may chang essential oil in for a fresh lemony fragrance (I keep a 150ml pump bottle with the jojoba and add 5-10 drops of may chang. Jojoba has similar properties to the skin’s sebum and it can be used as an overall face / body moisturiser, and on hair too.
Rosehip oil is another good one for moisturising and it doesn’t have a greasy after feel. I add some rose geranium essential oil to that one.
Castor oil is good for underarms as an antiperspirant. Makes a great hand and nail treatment too as it’s a rich oil.
what wonderful advice, thank you!
I just started experimenting with a mixture coconut oil and castor oil on my face, is this a bad idea Anni?
I was told it was supposed to be good?
This is honestly the most helpful video I've ever seen on skincare- thank you so much for being so unbiased, genuine and helpful! As someone who struggles with skin and self confidence, this information is sooo valuable. Great video, thank you :)
Agree with all of this apart from the foaming cleanser. Try an emulsifying oil balm instead. Particularly when you're using tretinoin.
I was considering a richer cleanser, so will give it a go when I run out.
Your skin looks like glass!! So incredibly healthy. Great video as always Laura, our skin really does prefer simplicity!
Thank you! I cannot believe how much it has changed with such a simple routine.
Wish I'd learned about this sooner.
Oil is not a moisturizer.. it is an occlusive 😊
Collagen powder has made a difference for me. You can get bulk bags 1-10kg much cheaper than small pots.
What improvements have you noticed???
Less oil production. Fewer blocked pores. Fewer wrinkles, so I suppose more elasticity. I tried beef, marine and chicken collagen (mmingredients). The chicken collagen made my skin a bit flaky, so I stick to the beef collagen. £30/kg
Excellent! thanks so much for explaining. How long have you need taking it? And did it take some time to notice the improvements?
Sorry for all the Qs 😂
Q’s no problem 😊, taking since about last Christmas, noticed effects after a few weeks. I think it might be linked to leaky gut/autoimmune response? Don’t know. I take about 20g/day in morning coffee.
I think you're the first TH-camr I've seen actually simplify the number of products used! My current list of products looks a lot like your old list. It seems like the tretinoin is the game changer.
After watching this video it's clear that I need to cut back on products. I'm using too many! My skin is always so dry. It makes me upset to learn that it's all marketing. I would also love to learn about your natural body care routine!
I wonder what will happen if you do cut back. Please let me know and keep me updated. Perhaps a fee drops of oil may do the trick?
@@LauraTryUK I have already simplified my routine. I cleanse at night, apply my tretinoin, then follow that with the ordinary squalene oil. In the morning I just rinse my face with water, apply a few drops of the squalene oil, then use sunscreen. The only thing I would like to add is some type cleansing balm/oil to help remove my sunscreen and makeup because my cleanser alone doesn’t do that.I’ll keep you updated on how it goes.
this so cool! Thanks for the update.
Yes, please do keep me updated on your progress. It will be so interesting to hear how your skin reacts to a simplified routine.
What other products were you using before that?
@@LauraTryUK For a long time now my cleanser has been CereVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser. I was also using Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Musin Power Essence, Cosrx The 6 Peptide Skin Booster, Cosrx The Hyaluronic Acid 3, Centella Probiotics-Cica Intensive Ampoule, Goodal Vegan Rice Milk Moisturizing Toner, Cetaphil Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum, CereVe Moisturizing Cream, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5. And there have been plenty of other products that I tried and have stopped using. I hope it’s alright that I named the brands.
that's a lot of stuff. Hopefully your skin will enjoy the simplicity. Did you see the full skin consultation with Dr Abs? I think you will find it interesting: th-cam.com/video/v5BEAjYO9ZA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7S6lRxfwjIkZf8Ix
Ive used Environ Vitamin A based skincare for years and Tretinoin. 'Retin-A'
Environ works similar to Tretinoin but doesnt make your skin shed like crazy ....unlike Tretinoin.
nice tip!
Thanks for the video, I would recommend you include your neck with the tretinoin. There does not need to be any peeling or dryness when first using tretinoin. You put moisturizer on before and after and start off using it every third day. As you skin gets used to it you can increase to every other day. and then every day. Then decrease the moisturizer. A longer process but no dryness or peeling and When this approach is followed, I have found everyone can use it without a problem.
I'm 61. I only use cleanser at night as well, morning is just cool water. I do use moisturizer bc I'm old and everything is drying out - lol - but my routine is a simple cleanser, moisturizer, retinol cream and sunscreen. I grew up on the beach chasing a tan until I was about 25, and then got serious about preserving my skin. I cant undo whatever damage I did those early years, but Ive never had any fillers or "treatments" and I think this very simple (but consistent) skin care has been very good for my skin to help itself over the years.
Jojoba oil is supposed to be the closest to our natural skin oils, at least 20 years ago. This direct from the family of the engineer who developed the process of extracting the oil from the seed.
Your English is insatiable..🌺
hahahahaha! I''m pleased you think so 😂
Hi Laura! I absolutely agree with the advice about being gentle and protecting acne-prone skin. Back in my youth, I had severe acne, and was prescribed strong antibiotics for several years (this was in the late '70s and early '80s) and my son even had to do Accutane, which was HARSH on his whole body. It's counter-intuitive when you have acne to use mild cleanser and to moisturize with an oil-free moisturizer, but that's what I finally did to break the acne cycle. These days, rosacea (genetic) has made my nose and cheeks look rosy, but the skin's moisture barrier is compromised. I NEVER use clay or charcoal masks, or anything w/ harsh chemicals to strip that moisture barrier. VaniCream cleanser is the only one that works for me. And a very light moisture cream. Oh, and definitely a good soft SPF lotion. I'm 61, and my skin is very smooth thanks to good genetics. But I'm not going to mistreat my face by neglect.
hair is made of keratin. and nails too. collagen is in ur skin, so ur scalp and ur nail beds, not the hair or nail itself, so no collagen cant directly or noticeably help hair or nails
I also love shea butter! I buy organic shea butter, it goes for ages and does wonders for your skin. I used jojoba oil as well and love it! totally agree with you on the moisturizer scam. I also just use water in the morning. I trust my body and my skin to do its own thing.
great, great, great comment!
I use rose water in the morning on a reusable cotton pad to clean my face. Then a face cream (I love M.Gebhart) and spf 50. I don't wear any make up. So in the evening I wash my face with a prescribed "soap" for sensitive skin and use jojoba oil and sometimes a vitaminc C cream. That is it.
I’ve drastically cut down booze and upped water intake. Also my veggies, lean proteins, odd bit of fruit and whole grains. My skin looks like its had a skin peel - I kid you not! Fuel your face! I use upcircle oat cleaner in the evening with a rough flannel and some nicely hot (not too hot water). Then simple face oil. Natural brand, will swap around. No nasties, just natural ingredients. Face in morning, just a cotton flannel again with hot water, nothing else. Honestly, the less you tamper with your skin the better for it! All my products are often essential oil or natural based products, often organic. Skin has never looked better!
If someone asks me of a skincare routine, id forward them this video from now on. I love how simple your advise is similar to Dr. Dre. I am now 41yo and this routine is very applicable. I do not use Tretinoins anymore as my skin is suoer sensitive and only Tranexamic/ Azeleic acids keep my skin looking decent. I use Simple face wash and moistirizer. Sunscreen wise, i use Japanese gel ones and all fragrance free. Help my skin alot. Thank you for this video
Perfect skincare routine I learn a lot of these recommendations from Dr. Dray thank you for bringing it also in such a simple way 👍🏻
We have the exact same skincare routine! I am 40, started this routine about a year ago and my skin has never looked better! Only, I also use an Cerave moisturizer morning and night. I also started a glycolic ácido toner in the morning and the results are amazing!
Am: Gently DRY rub face and neck with a Muslim or bamboo face cloth (removes skin flakes). Then rinse eyes with warm water (helps with my eye health for sport requiring good aim). Follow with a splash of cold water, filtered if possible depending on the quality of the local water. Or spray Eau Thermale Avène spring water. Apply face oil (a home blend of organic rose hip oil (the Australian brand Kosmea is the best I’ve tried over many years) and jojoba oil. Then sunscreen (currently the French brand SVR) over face, neck, chest and back of hands.
Muslin. Not Muslim. That is something completely different....
dreamy 🤩
100% agree! I have a similar routine - mornings only water to wash my face, then a Vit C serum and tinted Zinc cream 50+ - evenings Benzac fash wash (5% peroxide) and rosehip oil :) Thanks for another excellent video 😍
Someone said "Leave your skin the fuck alone" which has some truth in it I guess. Wash once a day with gentle cleanser and use sun screen, thats it!
You almost there drop garbage chemicals - sunscreen ... just an observation
Laura, this was FANTASTIC! Thank you so so much! 👏🏼👏🏼I laughed so hard in the bit where your Mum looked in on you and Charlie was drinking water from the basin 😂 Priceless!😂
those two are so funny and so great 🥰
I use water,and a pure bar soap at night in shower. I use water in the mornings. I cut an aloe leaf once a week and keep in fridge or even freezer in summer if i take the flesh out and cut into small cubes and i roll it all over my face and neck and all over at times. Once or twice a week i use Cerave moisturiser in the mornings. Never used sunscreen since using aloe vera. nothing at night. Hyalarunic or babchiol cream from time to time for a few days. In my .70’s snd people often comment on my soft smooth skin.
In my 30’s and 40’s i used all manner of expensive and cheap creams and masks but again, never a separate sunscreen on my face- now i wear on my hands if playing golf. . I put a hat and sunglasses on on really hot days. Am out in the sun moving around the garden often.
LOVE! Especially the fresh aloe vera leaf, that's ace!
Hi yes I just splash cold water on my face in the morning then put spf 50 on in the evening I wash my face then use caster oil as my moisturiser my skin is great at 62.
sounds like a great regime!
Jurlique cleanser at night then Cetaphil moisturiser, wash face with cold water in morning same cetaphil day time natio bb if leaving house. The Cetaphil contains avocado oil vit E and the B vitamins inexpensive and seems to tighten pores, the Jurlique is expensive but I’ve found it to be the best for me and it lasts months I’m 78
I've tried so many things over the years, but I've started simplifying my routine in the past month. I have dry skin. I wash my face with water on a wash cloth at night and put on castor oil mixed with argan oil or jojoba oil (so it's not so thick and sticky). I apply it about an hour before bedtime so that it has time to absorb. I've noticed my skin is softer, skin tags that I had on my neck have lessened and my sun spots are lightening.
Ive been in the skincare biz for almost 3 decades. Went to beauty school to get my esthetician license back in 2012. I can attest to what you are saying. I do cleanse in the morning due to my face getting a little oily overnight and I've found it helps with the absorbtion of my Vit. C serum. If it's available over there you shpuld try Vanicream line. I've used their cleanser and other products for years. I do prefer them over Cera Ve. I just started seeing a derm and after I get this skin cancer cut out I am going to try tretinoin. I've used many otc retinoids and none of them did anything for me. Your skin is GORGEOUS and I always recommend a simple skincare routine to people. No need to spend your whole bank acct on a skincare routine. Less is more.
Love this video. I had no skincare routine for years and just dabbled from time to time, each time basically concluding it wasn’t worth it, until this year. I’m 46, but look early to mid 30’s.
I now use the Geek & Gorgeous A-Game20 every night, which is a 0.20% Retinal product. I use the Mary&May Eye Cream first and the. allow a little of the A-Game retinoid to creep onto the eye bag area for faster skin renewing results. I keep switching moisturizers, but at night I basically rotate between the Ordinary Squalane cleanser, their Glycolipid cream cleanser, and the Laroche-Posay Toleriane cleanser. I also have a bottle of the CeraVe cream to foam cleanser, but I’m not as fond of it for whatever reason. I wish the others came in that size though.
I’m also basically just rinsing my face with water in the mornings(although some days I cheat with an actual cleanser, usually the Laroche-Posay, or a cleansing wipe, just cuz), then I just apply The Ordinary mult-peptide+copper serum on my face and the Ordinary Multi-peptide eye serum on the eyes. I have eye bags so when I go to the gym or grocery shopping (I work from home) I use the Peter Thomas Roth temporary eye tightener, but I put on The Ordinary aloe+nag serum first to minimize the white residue that forms.
No moisturizer at any point over here and aside from my bags, I love what my skin has been up to these last few months. I tried the Allies of Skin stuff which was great, but much more expensive and more of a treat if you have the money. I did not rebuy after I ran out of their moisturizer, eye cream and cleanser, which those 3 alone set me back over $200. Not doing that again when between The Ordinary, Geek& Gorgeous and Laroche-Posay, you get the same results, just arguably only a touch slower. IMO, it’s worth diving into what works for your individual skin.
Hi Laura we have the exact same skin care routine and you are absolutely correct. I’m 48 and I get endless amounts of compliments from people saying that my skin is soft smooth and clear ❤
I’d never heard of these things before so thanks for the video. I’ve got 3 things I do and that’s a steam sauna which will push anything out of your skin that shouldn’t be there. Then there’s coconut oil. That stuff is incredible for moisturising and nourishing the skin particularly the face. Cheap as well. I did get a bit fed up with smelling of coconut all the time so tried the smell and taste free one which works just as well. It absorbs eventually but can take a while so what I do is put on a decent amount of it then wipe off the excess with a towel. Makes you look younger and your skin’s always soft and smooth.
I sometimes use castor oil for bags under the eyes. It’s like nature’s botox, and I can really see the difference after about a week.
Loving the suggestions and that's they products are natural 👊
@@LauraTryUKus dudes need it to be simple or we’ll botch up the job and end up with a rash. I also cook with coconut oil. I love the stuff.
I can highly recommend Skin + Me in the UK. 3 simple products - a night cream that includes tretinoine, a moisturiser, and a face wash. All included in aluminium packaging (eco friendly!!) and a subscription service. My skin is continually getting better and I no longer have skin that fluctuates with hormonal changes. The face wash and moisturiser are the best I've ever used. It's also an easy way to get the prescription for tretinoine, and the simple routine means I actually keep up with it. It's not the cheapest out there, however you don't need any other products, so I think it balances out :)
Using many skin care products depends on many variables. For example if a person works outside or inside, type of skin (in my case is oily) age, sun exposure, wear or not makeup and many more. I have super oily skin and cannot skip washing my face 2 times a day. If I do it I will have breakouts. However, I don’t need to invest in moisturizer 🧴 because I produce my own. 😅😅😅 I just need some products to cleanse and then SPF and done. Other people may need more products because other concerns. It is better to go to a dermatologist. And also learn about the topic. 😊😊😊
You do have beautiful skin. I wonder if only using these basics will be helpful for older skin. Maybe someone who has sagging issues etc. so many new ingredients out there with the promise of fixing every issue that you might have.
I started cleansing (cream cleanser), toning and moisturising when I was 12. Never had any major skin issues. Switched to natural stuff in my 30s and messed up my skin. So went back to my old skincare and it got better. After kids my skincare went out the window. No make up, no cleansing/toning/moisturising for over 5 years. My skin isn’t terrible but I now have some seasonal break outs, is now dry and I have blackheads, I have redness and I’m seeing uneven skin tone. 2 days ago I invested in new skincare and am already starting to see an improvement. However I’m easing in and only doing a nightly routine- which is fine as I’m at home most of the day. I know you say I only need a few items but so long as you get products that work together there’s no reason not to use 8 products in your routine. Many people don’t understand the ingredients in their products or whether ingredients from one product works with another. It’s possible this is what causes a lot of skin issues.
What a breath of fresh air! Simple and to the point advice instead of feeling overwhelmed with all the marketing intrusions.
Excellent 😊 information thank you ☺️.
My morning skincare routine is cleanse with Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser (I sweat in the night and water alone isn’t enough), An antioxidant serum, a peptides moisturizer, spf. In the evening I cleanse, I make sure to get off all the makeup and spf, moisturizer, I let the moisturizer dry down then I apply Tretinoin 0.05.
aha, you're on Tret 0.05% also. How long have you been using it?
About six years. No desire to go to a stronger percentage.
I was expecting another video that would tell me about something expensive that I'm not doing... but it's virtually the same as my routine! With one difference, which I'd swear has actually helped my skin - I clean it with warm black tea in the morning (basically the end of my pot of Darjeeling). I don't know whether it's the antioxidants or what, but it's been a lot brighter since I've started doing this. I've always been an oily skin person and really struggled with moisturizers, so it's nice that there are increasing numbers of voices confirming that we don't really need them. I use the Japanese Nivea water gel sunscreen and that's super helpful, for fellow oily skin people.
I clicked on the tallow cream you had linked, couldn't find ingredients anywhere. From some comments, people were talked about being unhappy with ingredients on the label, one being glycerin. Without percentages, you have no idea how much is actually tallow. And it's 19.99 for a tiny jar. I buy a 16 oz tub of tallow from the local butcher for 5.99 it has basically no scent and beautiful consistency. To make it a nicer consistency, I whip it up with the mixer. I keep a small amount in the bathroom, otherwise refrigerate. I'm going to experiment with putting the contents of a vit E capsule in it, b/c that acts as an anti-oxidant so it keeps longer. I've also mixed it 1/2 and 1/2 with vanicreme to make a body lotion. You could do this with any lotion you like. This way you know exactly what you are getting, and for a fraction of the cost.
Omg Vanicream is my go to. Love that line
sorry about that! I will check I linked the correct one, and if I did, then I will re-look at that and change it. Apologies.
The one I use is only available in the UK, so wanted to give a US equivalent.
I changed the link. thank you for highlighting the issue with that. I found one that is tallow and almond oil.
I use Medik8 cream cleanser at night, Klapp nightcreme and day i use Klapp day cream and a nice spf or foundation with spf. I also use dermalogica thermafoiliant when ever my skin feels a bit coarse. Its pretty simple but yours is so much more simple!
Thank you for making this video! I’ve been trying to narrow down the products I’m using, but it’s so hard to know what is necessary and what is not. I appreciate that you have low-cost suggestions to replace these very expensive products I’m nearly out of 😊
I splash with water in the morning and put on sunscreen. In the evening, I cleanse with La-Roche Posay Hydrating Cleanser, use Paula's Choice BHA on an as-needed basis (when breaking out), and then use a basic moisturizer. In the summer, I don't need moisturizer, but in the winter, I definitely do.
I have just found your channel and absolutely love it! It is my new favorite channel on TH-cam! very uplifting and interesting, Thank you!
I recommend using cheap white washcloths and towels that you can switch out often and bleach in the laundry to sanitize.
I found Cera Ve cleanser wasn’t cleaning my skin properly. I would get the odd blackhead, so I switched to Bioderma oil cleanser then a second cleansing with Bioderma sudsing gel cleanser, I’ve had no black heads since. I have always used a moisturizer and SPF. I also only cleanse in the morning with water followed by the moisturizer and SPF. I add a hyaluronic acid moisturizer with a good dollop of caster oil before bed.
Great Video….I wear foundation and eye makeup everyday. It’s important to remove all makeup in the evening before applying lotions/creams. Double cleansing is crucial!
Prescription retinol is amazing stuff, I’ve been using it for years (it’s called Retrieve in Australia). I had so much trouble with my skin until my late 30’s, now I just use Moogoo face wash and moisturiser (you can eat it, tastes crap but it’s not toxic), my skin is now very well behaved.
it really is amazing. I wish I started with it sooner.
Do you get any irritation for it now given you've used it for so long?
@@LauraTryUK Me too, I used so many harsh products before, they did a lot of damage. No, I don’t get any irritation at all, thankfully.
I’m currently starting to use it on my forehead again in small steps, now that I’m not having my eyebrows waxed anymore.
2:06 dermatologist? I thought he was a dentist. Are you sure? I could not find him in the specialist register of the GMC.
My skincare routine is pretty similar to yours. I use the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Beauty of Joseon SPF 50, and Differin Gel (a retinioid that is great for acne and wrinkles). The Differin Gel drastically improved my skin appearance within a few weeks, making pores look smaller and preventing breakouts. I do occasionally use the CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser to gently exfoliate. It really is that easy to get great skin!
I have been using Vitamin A since my early 20s + sunscreen and works very well for me. After I turned 30, I started to use castor oil instead of moisturiser and it did the trick in preventing fine lines. Once a week I exfoliate my skin with rice powder - which I make myself- and also use rice water as a mask. Simple, cheap and effective. 🎉
Ive only ever used a cleanser and moisturiser since i was 13, Eucerin oil control face wash and the Eucerin extra thick creme, thats it, and only at night, i dont wash my face in the morning, otherwise i break out, and I’ve never had any problems with my skin, no acne, no rashes, no itching or irritation, im also very lucky to be blessed with good skin, even though i have very oily sensitive skin, my face had also been well behaved 😂😂😂
I love this mine is very similar!
Am: rinse with water, niacinamide serum, and a tinted spf by Eucerin
Pm: joaba oil to remove spf and makeup, cerave hydrating cleanser, niacinamide, tret (or retinol) then cerave moisturizer
I use an unscented, simple bar of soap to wash my skin at night. I apply sunscreen and wear a hat if I'm going outside. If I have a problem I use retinol or a lactic acid moisturiser. And that's it. I spent my teenage years and my twenties trying everything under the sun to help manage my acne (and the scarring) and it turns out all I needed to try was patience!
I used dove beauty soap bar on my body for years and loved it, when I saw a 70+ lady using it for her face I thought I would give it a try. I have been using doves soap for 2 months & I feel a fool for not using it sooner! My face is the best it has ever been and yet I wasn't using it on my face as I had been fed a lot of marketing with products found in a 10 step routine. I add a hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and a cheap moisturiser.
I used Dove soap on face and body for years and liked it. The only reason I stopped is because I didn't want to give Unilever my money.
I have dry skin. I found the dove plant milk bars or Shea bar to be less drying.
My older sister uses the same Dove bar soap for her face and body in the shower that she has for at least 15 years. She has a tendency toward oily skin even now, in her early 50's, but if I was using it...I'd look like a flaky prune/raisin! (My skin leans normal to dry, *and* we live on a very cold island in the Atlantic Ocean, in Canada! 🇨🇦)
She's more utilitarian than I am when it comes to skin care too, she doesn't really care about it, so she 💯 does save money - unfortunately (for me!😄) I *do* care about her skin so I end up buying a couple of simple products for her - as well as the products that suit my skin!! (So I'm *not* saving money, but my sister looks great! Good genes help in our family too, thank God!😊)
@@LauraTryUK Amen to that.
I used Dove soaps before for my hands but stopped using them after I noticed that they contain parfum and ingredients that irritate skin / can cause allergic reactions such as limonene, citronellol, linalool. I am allergic to fragnances in skincare and use fragnance free products whenever that is possible (especially for face and hands)
Tretinoin for melasma is fantastic!
I use water and heliocare spf 100 in the morning, cleanser, retinol from the ordinary and arganoil at night. I take collagen (verisol). I will never change.💗
Omg you are so pretty!!!!! I just stumbled onto your channel. You are literally the real life embodiment of a fictional character in the story I've been trying to finish for years. If i was making a movie adaptation you would be the perfect person to play her!
1: I use a precleanse oil from Dermatologica
2: First Aid Beauty foaming face cleanser
3: (Once a day) Dermatologica daily superfolient when needing my most intense cleansing
4: QRX labs glycolic acid toner
5: CeraVe daily moisturizer with hyaluronic acid
For spf Supergoop unseen has been a life saver because my skin just can't tolerate sunscreen usually. This is so simple and clean it doesn't irritate my skin at all.
Loved the video ! I'm slowly reducing my routine and here's what I do
AM : water cleanse - Vit C serum ( for dark spots ) - Moisturising SPF 50++++
PM : oil cleanser - sulfur soap - tretinoin - moisturiser
It works very well for me ! And is less time ( and money !!! ) consuming
This sounds like a fab routine!
so you get good results with the vit C serum?
I don't even remember when I stopped cleaning/cleansing my face in the morning :-) I simply splash it with warmluke or cool water and that's enough for me. I've reduced my skincare routine to the bare minimum in the last 8 years. Jus like you, I use tretinoin, I use Retirides which friends buy for me in Spain. I'm post menopausal so my skin is no longer as supple and tight as yours, sadly. Tretinoin doesn't seem to have been of help in "the elasticity department", sadly.
I love Dr. Abs. I've been following this routine for many years. Everything in the cosmetic industry can never produce the results of Trenontin/Retin A. This past year, after listening to Dr. Abs, I now use Squalene oil and in some cases Vaseline if very flaky. Makeup artists use this as a primer applied very thinly. Through the years I discovered that less is more. Marketing tells you otherwise. One side note, CeraVe cleansers irritate my skin. I use only at night the Skinceticals Simply Gel cleanser, the past 4 years. This bottle lasts me 5 months. Water only in the morning for the past 10 years. If I get a clogged pore, I dot with salicylic acid to let allow to surface. Thank you for sharing your experience.😊
Fab comment. I will check out the cleaner you use 🙏
I actually love you!!! My skin is like the Sahara Desert and I think it’s all my fault! You’ve just described everything i’m doing wrong 😂. SOLD! I’m starting this nighttime regime right now! 😃❤️
I am so excited for you. PLEASE let me know how you get on!
Avoid hyaluronic acid creams and serums if you can, they will make your skin dryer.
LOADS of natural oil at night!
@@LauraTryUK I’ve been using it for about a year!! That explains why my skin feels like the Atacama Desert 😂. I was using a matching face cleanser as well! 🤦🏻♀️. I’ve thrown it in the bin! Goodness me, I never would have known if you hadn’t of flagged it up. I’ve just bought the Tallow balm (and bought their tallow soap for my hands), the Sunscreen from Amazon, I’m opting for The Ordinary retinol 0.2 serum because of my limited budget, which i found from a UK online shop called “Cult Beauty” for £7.40. I’m excited to get started!! Thank you so much! ❤️
I plan to make a video about hyaluronic acid today, hopefully publish that in the next few days.
Wishing you all the best with your new regime. Please me know how you get on.
Great! Looking forward to watching 😃. I sure as hell won’t be using it anymore! It’ll be a week before everything turns up, so will let you know in about 5 weeks how the 1st month went 💪🏻😍. Thanks again you beaut! Mwah 💋
I use Skin + Me for my tretinoin now. It’s very reasonable. I used to see a dermatologist but just can’t afford it now. You still get an online consultation so it’s still supervised by a professional. Like you, I found simplifying my routine has worked wonders for my skin and my budget. I do use ordinary peptides for eyes as well. Enjoyed the video 😀
Great video Laura, I’ve got a very similar routine too. Cleanse and sunscreen in the am, then cleanse with warm water and a face microfibre towel and adapalene in the pm ( if I remember). Try and use an eye cream too.
ah, adapalene, that's a form of vitamin A too?
Hi Laura ! I replaced " ready-to-use " masks by vegetal oils and I use my face peeling once a week, always the same day to make my skin renewal easier . Love your vlogs ❣❣
it sounds like you've got it sussed. Fewer face peels was what Dr Abs recommended too 👊
@@LauraTryUK I'm 44 and it has been my skin routine for some 20 years + supplements 😀
This video was an eyeopener. At 9:14 and 9:37, I'm assuming you are putting on cream on the sensitive areas, sandwich style, and then follow it with tretinoin? So these are the sensitive areas, around the mouth, nose and eyes?
that's correct, under the mouth and around the nose is where the skin can go flaky from the tretinoin. I'm told my skin will adapt and that won't happen in the future.
As for the eyes, no dryness, I just put it there as I apply the tret in those areas as would like to reduce the crows feet.
@@LauraTryUK Ok. Thank you. Be careful with going to close to the eyes with any retinoid, though. I did that only once; put retinol on the crease of the eyes since I figured I had got used to it, there was no more irritation and I could start ''pushing'' it a bit. Yeah, no. I felt like I had sand in my eyes for a whole week. Never again. I only put retinoids on the bony part around my eyes now. I know people say it's fine, but I'm not risking my eyes for anything.
oh yes, only going to the bony bit. Figured because it's thin there the barrier cream will soften the strength a bit.
thanks for the advice!
I have really dry skin and nothing is better or cheaper than vaseline or baby oil.
Weleda skinfood and water...simple and effective.
nice combo!!!!!!
Love Weleda skin food. The smell is divine!
It;s the only cream that prevents my mum's hands from getting dry in the winter.
I wash sunscreen, makeup and pollution off my face at night and follow with skincare to nourish and repair my 67 year old dry skin. In the morning, at the suggestion of dermatologist Dr. Dray, I don't use water. Dr Dray says the evening skincare has long been absorbed by then. I simply apply my morning skincare routine and sunscreen. Doing this for the past 5 years has transformed my skin for the better.
I agree....washing face with water in the morning! My skin never been better and this is one of the things I do now.
Hi Laura I'm going to do everything you suggested. I'm wondering don't you have to wash off the tretinoin in the morning. Also can we buy that collagen in the uk. Thanks so much for the informative video very much appreciated 😀
I used The Ordinary retinol, and it's not the most effective one, because retinol molecula is unstable and it needs to be incapsulated to work properly, but it's expensive. For me, niacinamide is really a miracle. I'm from Belarus, and I use our local product, it costs about 2 euros and works really great (I'm 39 and my skin looks much better than in 35).
The dryness isn’t a sign that the tretinoin is working,it’s an unwanted side effect ! More hydration is what is needed !
Also your skin is only more sun sensitive during the retinization period!
Glad you are enjoying using our Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides Laura! Skin, hair and nails all looking healthy and strong. Many thanks, Daniel
Tret absolutely trashed my skin barrier and it never recovered.
I'm so sorry to hear that! That is awful! Thank you for warning others. All best wishes
I'm not sure about Retinol, have read mixed things. Collagen I'm not sure about also, I have a sensitive gut.
retinols are one of the only things that actually work, but can cause some sensitivity.
This was really helpful! Making some changes right away. Excited for your next video!
Your skin doesn’t retaliate with more oil if you strip it. Your oil production is determined by genetics and hormones. Although over washing isn’t good for your skin. Your skin has absolutely no idea weather you have moisturizer on or not.
Im 63 and use Neutrogena Fragrance Free Cleanser at night. Apply pure Argan Oil, once a day either in the morning or evening. Also use Organic pure witch hazel a few times a week as a toner with an exfoliating facial pad. VERY simple,safe, and effective.Note: I very seldom wear make up. Only blush and lipstick 5-6 times a year...