topic Re: James Welsh in Beauty

James Welsh

teganslaw — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:26:50 GMT

I watched one of James Welsh videos where he mentioned makeup products he no longer uses.

Two of them: retinol and vitamin C serums. He said that retinol tended to aggravate his rosacea and that vitamin C wasn't necessary for his whole facial routine.

I've occasionally had problems with rosacea, so it makes me feel better that I don't use retinol. I don't want to take a chance on irritation. Also I wasn't sure about vitamin C in facial products; according to James Welsh,it might help, but isn't absolutely necessary. After watching this, I feel OK that I'm not so much into these products. What I already use is working fine.

Re: James Welsh

SilleeMee — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:43:04 GMT

Retinoids, including retinol, have a tendency to increase the skin's vascularity meaning it makes blood vessels/capillaries more visible through the skin. The exact reason why that happens is not completely understood. Vitamin C can disrupt the skin's natural state of normal bacteria, keeping it healthy and free from infections, so if rosacea is an issue then VC can cause flare ups.

Re: James Welsh

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:24:26 GMT

@teganslaw I watch JW too. I get a kick out of he and Robert when they are together on the same video. Here's a thread I started not too long ago questioning the need for a vitamin c serum. As you can tell from recent activity in the forum, I'm a wafflernon the subject.

.https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/An-Interesting-Article-on-Vitamin-C-Do-We-Really-Need-a-Vitamin/m-p/7238328#M819001

Re: James Welsh

RespectLife — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:39:24 GMT

Well that's odd! My Derm has me on retinol FOR my rosacea!

I have not noticed it has made it any worse at all...1.5 yrs...but then again....it doesn't make it any better!

Re: James Welsh

SilleeMee — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:25:24 GMT

I use tretinoin, have been for many years. I have some serious redness issues...broken caps and red dots mostly on my cheeks. They are caused from a medical condition I have, scleroderma. But I honestly can't say whether or not the tret makes them more visible. Even if it did I wouldn't stop using the tret....are you kidding...lol!! I can always make a trip to my derm and laser some of the redness away.

Re: James Welsh

Drythe — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:12:31 GMT

I have a bit of Rosacea, fortunately it falls along cheek bones right where I would wear blush, if I wore blush, which I don’t because I have a bit of rosacea. 😊?

Use tretinoin and Vit. C - no problem. Apply tretinoin, avoiding the rosacea spots. Never a problem with increased inflammation.

Love these two products! Using isomers Vit C - it’s excellent.

Re: James Welsh

AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:25:04 GMT

My derm., and another derm. I checked with - absolutely told me --- No retionoil products whatsoever--- because it would be bad for my rosacea and sensitve skin! I was tempted to try it anyway because I had read that others here use it, but reading this makes me even more glad I didn't use it! I have enough issues with my skin.

Re: James Welsh

San Antonio Gal — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:54:14 GMT

I also will never give up tretinoin (Retin A) and Vit C.

Re: James Welsh

GenXmuse — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:53:35 GMT

I have type 1 rosacea and I can tolerate a milder vitamin c and my skin looks healthier using it. I can use a retinol on my cheeks where I have it and use retin A everywhere else. You definitely have to go slow and it may be that your skin doesn't tolerate it and that's okay too.

Re: James Welsh

Wsmom — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:14:14 GMT

I see James Welsh mentioned a lot. Curious as far as skin care, does he have any education on it or is he just doing videos of things that work for him, his experience with different products kind of thing?

Re: James Welsh

Wsmom — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:55:04 GMT

Thanks, @monicakm . I will check him out.

Re: James Welsh

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:12:55 GMT

@Wsmom He's known as an influencer. Before this gig, he was a men's fashion stylist and also did some tv work, then transitioned into the skincare world. His educational background is in photography. He has no professional skincare credentials that I'm aware of. He's an ingredient nerd and gives his opinions and reactions based on his own experiences.

Re: James Welsh

Wsmom — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:33:57 GMT

Thanks, @JeanLouiseFinch !