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How to Repair Your Skin Barrier Part 1 #shorts

5 Dec 2024 · 1 min

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This content was created by Shereene Idriss. This content was uploaded by Shereene Idriss. This is a YouTube short titled "How to Repair Your Skin Barrier Part 1 #shorts" (created 2024-12-05, last edited 2026-01-30) featuring a single speaker — a dermatologist — giving practical skincare advice. The speaker explains using diaper-rash cream/butt paste (specifically formulations with zinc oxide) to repair dry, inflamed facial skin, warns against products with essential oils and against daily use of steroid-containing pastes, and notes zinc oxide’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. The talk is instructional/personal (references treating the speaker's children).

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If you are a dry, inflamed and irritated little face, basting is for you. I'm a dermatologist. I have two little shits, also known as my kids and their asses were out of control when they were babies. And what I thought to myself is if I can heal your tush, can I heal your face? And the answer is yes. And it comes in the form of diaper rash cream. But number one, let's start with the right butt face. They are not all created equal. If it has essential oils, avoid on your face because if you're irritated, essential oils can make it worse. And if it has a stim steroid in it, that steroid can lead to long term harm if you use it every single day on your face and that's not what you want. Number two, look for zinc oxide. Now most butt pastes are going to have zinc oxide in it. Zinc oxide is also what is found in sunscreen. It is a great anti inflammatory ingredient that also has antibacterial effects but that also can help restore any sort of inflammation and help restore and repair your skin barrier.