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This Hydrating Ingredient Is Drying Your Skin | Doctor V Explains ✨ 👍 FREE E-Book for Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF ✅ FREE 74-page Hair Growth Guide: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ngVGKc ⸻ Struggling with acne that just won’t improve — no matter what products you use? Your skincare routine might not be the problem. Your habits could be. In this video, Dr Vanita Rattan breaks down 9 everyday habits that are actually WORSE than your acne, especially for melanin-rich skin, where inflammation can easily lead to dark spots and PIH. You’ll learn: • Why over-cleansing damages the skin barrier and worsens breakouts • How skipping moisturiser can increase oil production and acne • The hidden acne triggers in hair products, pillowcases, and stress • Why harsh exfoliation and generic advice backfire for skin of colour • How poor sleep, stress, and sunscreen avoidance fuel inflammation This video is essential viewing if you’re acne-prone, sensitive, or struggling with post-acne pigmentation. ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps – This Hydrating Ingredient Is Drying Your Skin 00:00 Intro 01:08 The Ingredient: HA in Low Humidity Conditions / Humectant Misuse 02:19 How to actually hydrate the skin without making it drier 02:22 Use occlusives after humectants 02:40 Apply humectants with water 02:52 Adjust for humidity 03:03 Correct humectant layering 03:18 TEWL restoration strategies 03:28 3 steps to use humectants correctly 03:34 Dr Vanita Rattan Cera Pep Brightening Moisturiser ⸻ 📘 Download your FREE E-Guide to Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF Dr Vanita Rattan’s channel provides weekly, science-based education for skin of colour, covering acne, pigmentation, sensitivity, barrier damage, ageing, uneven skin tone, and safe ingredient use. ⸻ 📲 Follow for more skin of colour education: Instagram (Brand): @skincarebydrv Instagram (Dr V): @drvanitarattan TikTok: @drvanitarattan Facebook Group: Skin of Colour Community ⸻ ⚕️ Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised advice. ⸻ ✨ Hashtags #skincare #skincaretips #skincareingredients #hydratingskincare #skincaremistakes #dryskin #dehydratedskin #dermatologisttips #dermatologistadvice #skincareeducation #acneskincare #skinbarrier #skinbarrierrepair #glowingskin #healthyskin #skincareroutine