Beauty

[Crisso]

On 2/19/2015 santorini said:

On 2/19/2015 Crisso said:

On 2/19/2015 bunnypink said:

Sassenach1--You're scaring me! If it contains a lot of 'cones I'm now worried I'll start breaking out!!

betteb--Yes, I exfoliate on a regular basis so unfortunately it's not that. I appreciate the help though As far as the amount I'm using, I'm just following the directions that came with it so I don't think that can be the issue either.

SILICONES WILL NOT BREAK YOU OUT. THAT IS A MYTH. YES I AM SHOUTING!

THEY BREAK ME OUT! AND YES, I'M SHOUTING BACK.

I would place a bet that it was something else entirely.

[bunnypink]

Oh great, I just quick did a search and this is 1st thing I read about dimethicone!

<h2>What are the Concerns?</h2>

The first concern with this ingredient is that it covers the skin. Manufacturers may think that’s a benefit, but I don’t. Imagine having a thin, rubber-like cover over your face all day. Sound healthy? It’s not.

Not only are you missing out on truly moisturizing ingredients like natural oils, extracts, and shea butter, but you’re interfering with the skin’s natural processes, like sweating, temperature regulating, sloughing off dead skin cells, and the like. Prolonged exposure can increase skin irritation and create a dependency on the product. Just like petroleum jelly, dimethicone can actually end up drying your skin the more you use it, as it interferes with the natural hydrating processes, making fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable.

Here’s something even worse: Have you noticed, since using these new products with dimethicone, that your skin is breaking out more? No surprise, as the covering and trapping property of dimethicone means that it’s not just trapping moisture, but bacteria, skin oils, sebum, and other impurities. That means those prone to acne or with oily skin are more likely to see increased blackheads and breakouts when using products containing this ingredient.

[betteb]

On 2/19/2015 bunnypink said:

Sassenach1--You're scaring me! If it contains a lot of 'cones I'm now worried I'll start breaking out!!

betteb--Yes, I exfoliate on a regular basis so unfortunately it's not that. I appreciate the help though As far as the amount I'm using, I'm just following the directions that came with it so I don't think that can be the issue either.

I haven't used it in the large pump bottle, but I think the dropper bottle says use a dropper full, and that is way, way plenty for my face, neck and I end up rubbing excess into my hands.

I can also tell you that I used to be one of those people that could truthfully say, everything breaks me out, but I don't have that problem with Dr D's serums and creams.

[sassenach1]

I don't mean to scare you scare you at all. HS is not for me. I also think it is terribly overpriced for the efficacy and ingredients.

[betteb]

On 2/19/2015 Linmo said:

I've been using it for several years and am happy with the results. You're supposed to wait several minutes after applying it before putting other things on your skin. I only use it at night, because my makeup doesn't seem to apply very well over it even after I wait. When I use it at night, I usually don't wait before applying my creams on top. When I get up in the morning, my skin is soft and looks healthy. I wouldn't pay $140 for it, but buy it on auto-delivery when it's included in a TSV kit.

Well, I think what bunnypink meant was she got the whole TSV for $140. Wasn't it $139 and change for all of it.? The large Hydroshield plus the 2 large size creams? That works out to about $47 per item.

[Linmo]

On 2/19/2015 betteb said:

On 2/19/2015 Linmo said:

I've been using it for several years and am happy with the results. You're supposed to wait several minutes after applying it before putting other things on your skin. I only use it at night, because my makeup doesn't seem to apply very well over it even after I wait. When I use it at night, I usually don't wait before applying my creams on top. When I get up in the morning, my skin is soft and looks healthy. I wouldn't pay $140 for it, but buy it on auto-delivery when it's included in a TSV kit.

Well, I think what bunnypink meant was she got the whole TSV for $140. Wasn't it $139 and change for all of it.? The large Hydroshield plus the 2 large size creams? That works out to about $47 per item.

You're right - she did mention that at the beginning of her post.

[Crisso]

On 2/19/2015 bunnypink said:

Oh great, I just quick did a search and this is 1st thing I read about dimethicone!

<h2>What are the Concerns?</h2>

The first concern with this ingredient is that it covers the skin. Manufacturers may think that’s a benefit, but I don’t. Imagine having a thin, rubber-like cover over your face all day. Sound healthy? It’s not.

Not only are you missing out on truly moisturizing ingredients like natural oils, extracts, and shea butter, but you’re interfering with the skin’s natural processes, like sweating, temperature regulating, sloughing off dead skin cells, and the like. Prolonged exposure can increase skin irritation and create a dependency on the product. Just like petroleum jelly, dimethicone can actually end up drying your skin the more you use it, as it interferes with the natural hydrating processes, making fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable.

Here’s something even worse: Have you noticed, since using these new products with dimethicone, that your skin is breaking out more? No surprise, as the covering and trapping property of dimethicone means that it’s not just trapping moisture, but bacteria, skin oils, sebum, and other impurities. That means those prone to acne or with oily skin are more likely to see increased blackheads and breakouts when using products containing this ingredient.

Seriously. I didn't mean google and pick whatever first hits you research. I meant scientific research or from sources that are credible and actually quote the scientific research they are basing their findings on.... Never mind. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother!!!

[NAES1]

On 2/19/2015 bunnypink said:

Oh great, I just quick did a search and this is 1st thing I read about dimethicone!

<h2>What are the Concerns?</h2>

The first concern with this ingredient is that it covers the skin. Manufacturers may think that’s a benefit, but I don’t. Imagine having a thin, rubber-like cover over your face all day. Sound healthy? It’s not.

Not only are you missing out on truly moisturizing ingredients like natural oils, extracts, and shea butter, but you’re interfering with the skin’s natural processes, like sweating, temperature regulating, sloughing off dead skin cells, and the like. Prolonged exposure can increase skin irritation and create a dependency on the product. Just like petroleum jelly, dimethicone can actually end up drying your skin the more you use it, as it interferes with the natural hydrating processes, making fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable.

Here’s something even worse: Have you noticed, since using these new products with dimethicone, that your skin is breaking out more? No surprise, as the covering and trapping property of dimethicone means that it’s not just trapping moisture, but bacteria, skin oils, sebum, and other impurities. That means those prone to acne or with oily skin are more likely to see increased blackheads and breakouts when using products containing this ingredient.

Hi bunnypink.........

I bought HydroS about 2 years ago, found... not only does it interfer with non absorption upon applying, it caused my facial skin to be irritated with small areas of blotchiness after 10 minutes after using. I wanted to smash water on the the entire face, but had to do a total cleansing. I tried this again 3 times within intervals of 5 days, then I called it QUITS/ "not for me". I have a normal skin complexion to being on the drier side, but very sensitive to any 'CONES', especially DIMETHICONE
I stay away from any thing that has any traces of cones in the lotion, cremes or foundation.

I have read that posters either love it or not impressed with this particular serum or whatever it's called. I could certainly understand how an oily or blemish-prone skin would have some issues, I am assuming~ Maybe someone, here, who had no issues with sensitive skin could better endorse their positive experience with this ONE. Have no other product(s) from her line.

I mentioned this over a year ago when I kept it, using it as a foot massage or for the top of my hands. I did keep it long enough to give it a time base to use it those 3 times.

No More For Me. Hope you find something that really works for you and STAY with IT.

_Naes

[Silverandgold]

I agree with you. I tried Hydroshield some yrs back & liked it, but then switched to other products because of the steep price. Then I tried it again about 6 months ago & found it drying & different than I had remembered it. I actually thought the formula was changed. Anyway, I don't use it anymore due to the drying & it sitting on top of my skin & I do exfoliate so it isn't that. There are much more moisturizing products in the market if moisture is what you really need.

[suzyQ3]

On 2/19/2015 bunnypink said:

Oh great, I just quick did a search and this is 1st thing I read about dimethicone!

<h2>What are the Concerns?</h2>

The first concern with this ingredient is that it covers the skin. Manufacturers may think that’s a benefit, but I don’t. Imagine having a thin, rubber-like cover over your face all day. Sound healthy? It’s not.

Not only are you missing out on truly moisturizing ingredients like natural oils, extracts, and shea butter, but you’re interfering with the skin’s natural processes, like sweating, temperature regulating, sloughing off dead skin cells, and the like. Prolonged exposure can increase skin irritation and create a dependency on the product. Just like petroleum jelly, dimethicone can actually end up drying your skin the more you use it, as it interferes with the natural hydrating processes, making fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable.

Here’s something even worse: Have you noticed, since using these new products with dimethicone, that your skin is breaking out more? No surprise, as the covering and trapping property of dimethicone means that it’s not just trapping moisture, but bacteria, skin oils, sebum, and other impurities. That means those prone to acne or with oily skin are more likely to see increased blackheads and breakouts when using products containing this ingredient.

I would bet my house that this is from a very unreliable source. The wording is very unprofessional. In fact, what the author says is ludicrously unscientific. Silicones do not suffocate the skin. Their molecules are too large to even penetrate the pores.

What they do is create a kind of permeable barrier that improves moisture retention and allows actives to penetrate. They most definitely do not sit on the skin like "rubber-like cover over your face all day."

Again, no ingredient will please everyone or agree with everyone. But I think that silicones are vilified most often because of their texture. People equate that slippery feeling with heaviness or greasiness. But silicones are rated zero on the comedogenic scale. They do not clog pores.

The American Academy of Dermatology touts their benefits in skin care.