Thank you for acknowledging that acne-prone skin can be sensitive/dry/tight and not just oily! This is something that even my dermatologist does not get. Loved your advice!
Exactly !!!!! I wasted so many years with Dermatologists as a teen because of that. I had strong acne and their treatments would always make my skin looks worse. Only after I found ONE dermatologist who told me I have sensitive skin as well I was I able to see improvements. He told me to closely look at how my skin reacts to some ingredients/products. The result was my skin can't stand alcohol denat, synthetic or natural perfume, ess oil of course, leave on glycolic or salycilic acid product, rose water, witch hazel, coconut oils, many plant extracts, tap water yes even TAP WATER... The treatment against acne all had at least one or more of the above so I was not crazy, it did make my skin worse. And even today at 38 I find new ingredients everyday but my oily acne skin is under control now and I know how to deal with it .... All thanks to that ONE dermatologist.
That is exactly what I’m struggling with right now, my dermatologist says to use the CereVe acne prone face wash but it drys out my skin immediately after and it hurts to even talk, even when I use moisturizer after😭😭
I’ve had acne since I was about 12. I still have it at 31, but it’s been under control for years with skincare and lifestyle. If I had access to dermatologists on TH-cam as a teen, I would have avoided a lot of suffering and scarring!
My longtime dermatologist literally fought to get my skin together for over a decade. At 48 I am finally make up free, with healthy breathing skin, regularly going to the recommended in-office treatments. Nothing agresive, only the treatments that keep my skin healthy, along with the lifestyle and mindset that go hand in hand
@@mariepier9016 I would honestly recommend you to consult an expert. Each human's body, skin, etc is a unique story. I had my thyroid gland removed 3 years ago. My treatments have hugely changed in order to adapt to the medications I have to use. Due to that, one thing, for example, has been told to me never to do: botox since it reduces the efficiency of the hormonal supplements I use. Told to me by: the surgeon, endocrinologist and my dermatologist. So, it comes down to longtime consistency in: 1. cleaning my skin every 3 months - derma clearing method: clears, exfoliates the skin with 3 types of acids and deep hydration as the final step (in-office), 2. mesotherapy (in-office) only 3 times a year (during colder days), 3. consistently using dermatologist recommended products at home that may vary depending on numerous factors (current skin condition, time of the year, regular medical check-ups and results, etc).
I have suffered with cystic acne since getting pregnant in my 20's. 14 years later, after accutane, I still struggle. It's not as bad as it was, but man...talk about a self-esteem killer. Ugh. Your videos and following your advice has helped my scarring and my redness so much. I'm currently working on evening my skin tone. I really don't want to go through the accutane experience again (it was so harsh on me), so I appreciate your content and advice in helping me age and recover the best I can. Greetings from Alabama ❤
This felt like therapy. Thanks for the reminders about scrubs, picking and rushing through washing our faces. We know these things but fall into habits that aren't always the best. I have seen a dermatologist for over 20 years for acne and honestly I've learned more about my skin on your channel. In office seems have pressures for time I know, but they seldom explain what's actually going on with my skin. Thank you. Huge virtual hug for you!!!
I'M SO GRATEFUL TO U FOR MENTIONING THE DRY ACNE PRONE SKIN . Another thing i face is that all the dry skin cleanser are too delicate that they don't even take makeup off
Interestingly enough I started applying grape seed oil to my face and the acne started clearing up. Let me wonder if I was drying out my skin and it was causing my sabacious glance to freak the hell out. Putting the linoleic acid content oil on my face seem to normalize everything
I’ve learned so much from Dr. Idriss about ingredients and how to properly use them! Last time I went to my IRL derm and esthetician, I told them every non-prescription product I use for my cystic acne and they said I’m doing everything exactly right. Little do they know… Dr. Idriss is my secret ingredient and source of knowledge!!
After dealing with hormonal acne for 2 years I'm finally seeing results. I've been using Panoxyl, Retinoids and diet changes. Now getting extra help with professional chemical peels to fade the scars. There is hope :)
It’s so so so important to customise Skincare to the surrounding weather conditions. You’re the first dermatologist I’ve come across who goes so much in detail & explains about diff customisations. Thank you so much. Love you loads ❤
Strongly recommend the goat milk moisturizer and elasticity serum from Little Seed Farm! I use the moisturizer at night and the serum during the day under my sunscreen (EltaMD UV clear).
Absolutely love this video! as a person with acne-prone skin, I really appreciate it. I always had acne, even before med school, but when I started to understand the pathophysiology much better, it was a game-changer. I am from the northern part of India and we experience very dry winters here, so I love using Glycolic acid followed by moisturizer. I come here to learn more and more. 😊❤️ To add: I use BHA during summers, BPO for spot treatment, and planning to start retinoid in 2022.
I'm 54 and am only now getting rid of my very bad acne. Tried everything in my early 20s (including Accutane that gave me massive migraines and hair loss). Have been using Metrin's skincare line for a little while and Clinique's moisture surge whenever I need the extra help in the winter (I live in Canada). Both have done wonders for my skin! I just wish I could get rid of the scars 😭
I am 40 and was suffering from adult acne . This helped with acne and my spots are slowly fading as well: simple facewash , geek and gorgeous retinal 5, mad hippie microdermabration (once a week) , cosrx snail muscin for moisture, paulas choice vit c booster 15 (fades scars) , the ordinary niacinamide 10 % . Hope this helps
There is a cream from the brand Topicals, called “Faded” that is amazing at fading scars, melasma, and any dark spots. It stinks like sulfur, but it definitely works!
Over the past couple of months, they are testing a new Laser for Acne called AviClear. It's supposed to be very effective! You might want to try it. Also, Bellafill has been approved by the FDA to treat and fill in Acne scars.
BPO 5% wash has been the _only_ thing that's combatting my mask related chin acne during the pandemic (HCW wearing N95s all day). I do short contact for 2-3 mins on affected area after I wear a mask (built gradually up to this) coupled with lots of hydrating, non-actives afterwards ..
I have been using the Neutrogena salicylic acid wash and the peach slice cream for three days. I’m a 23 yo female and I randomly started to break out. Never had severe acne until this year… and lemme tell y’all. My face cleared up and my skin is glowing! I purchased the clearasil pimple patch. Personally for 14 dollars from cvs it isn’t worth it. It came with 18 pimple patches and they’re pretty small. Thank you Idris! You saved my skin 🥺🫶🏻
I am going to be honest, my skin cannot tolerate chemical exfoliant. The BHA and Benzoyle Peroxide irritated my skin and gave me pigmentation. Now I only have small zits on my chin so I decided to switch back to my tried and tested ST. IVES which I've used for almost 18 years and never had any problems. I KNOW people hate it and Shereene is against it. But my skin LOVES it. The lawsuit against it was dismissed due to lack of evidence that it is bad for the skin. And I've used it for a very long time to know if there was any long term damage to my skin. It didn't. Retinoid didn't help with hormonal acne but it did help with other types of acne. I just used the St. ives with small beads so it won't irritate the small acne on my chin. Nothing worked for me aside from st. Ives. I love it and my skin loves it. But just because it works for me, it doesnt mean it will work for you. I also tried the 1% bha formulation but it didn't help either. Hormonal acne really has no cure. I will just stick to my tried and tested products..HOWEVER, I WANT TO TRY GLYCOLIC TO SEE IF IT WORKS.
I already knew most of these because of my 15+ years of trying to keep my acne at Bay (35 here), but the butt one was a revelation! I've never dealt with any breakouts back there....UNTIL this year. So I'm definitely gonna be looking out for some hibiclens and the Walgreens dupe now. Thank you! Always love watching and learning from your vids ❤️
Hello Dr. Idriss, I just wanted to say that I appreciate the constant information you give out. I would like to suggest talking about the topic of pityrosporum folliculitis or seborrheic dermatitis on the face. I deal with dandruff and use a specific shampoo to keep it under control, but as for finding products in skincare that won’t trigger this. It’s challenging since it seems like almost anything can trigger it. Thank you very much in advance if you end up reading this and happy holidays !
I have this too and I use the Malezia urea moisturizer and their benzoyl peroxide gel, is literally the only thing that works for me. For spf i use elta md aero (sprayed onto hands) and vanicream gentle cleanser. Just if you have never used urea, maybe space out the moisturizer in between days for a week or two before introducing the benzoyl peroxide :)
@@allnamesarechosen_ Malezia is AMAZING. Those are the only product that have helped my husband, he has sensitive and oily skin and seborrheic dermatitis was so difficult to get under control until I found Malezia, he’s finished 3 moisturizer bottles. And he also uses eltamd’s uv clear spf as well as vanicream’s cleanser. Simple, effective, Malezia. ✅✨❤️🔥
Your skin looks amazing!!! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos regularly. I always look forward to them. You are an inspiration not only for your informative content but also for balancing all your responsibilities.
I am 45 years old, pre menopausal, with oily skin, I get hormonal pimples that are inflamed before the period and not only. I wash my face every night to free it from sunscreen and use also a microfiber cloth. I have dark spotted skin, even using 50+ sunscreen. My skin is sensitive and I cannot use everything I would like of creams/cosmetic products because it will react. I am using vitamin C in the morning, sometimes I react with irritation (red and hot face), then I must wash it off and do a normal moisturizer without actives (got one from avene that is designed just for reactive skin). I wear make up mostly when I have some pimples on the face. In the evening after cleansing with a light foam cleanser I use a 2%BHA and 2% AHA serum, a ceramide repair serum depending on the skin reactivity or hydration, so not always, then retinal from Transparent Lab.This one does function ok, until I get irritation. So I am kind of an on/off on the active ingredients, pimples appear from time to time and spots don't seem to decrease. I am unsure what could help, my face lacks fulness is starting to sag. Should I use pimple products, skip the vit C and keep retinol as you described in this video? I live in Europe so sometimes it's not easy to find specific products on your list, it's very good that you are always offering a few options of the same activ product, so it is easier to search for the one available here. I love your content, your sincerity, and how direct you are (kind of like I am)! ❤Thank you!
Your videos have become a real ritual for me. Don’t have acne but just watching because of your awesome energy. ✨ I’ve been waiting for a channel like this one for years: professional but not serious, with content that educates AND entertains you. Thank you for all the hard work Dr Shereene 🙏
I started lip basting because of you. I have the same issue with my lips being chronically dry and getting that white crust and let me tell you! I’ve only just started and my lips are so hydrated and smooth
I apply a thick layer of Laneige's lip mask after I brush my teeth before sleep and I find that it really helps with my dry lips.. Give it a try, I personally love it.
@@fatimabadr688 I normally apply like Vaseline or chapstick afterwards but definitely gonna do some lip basting beforehand now. I heard of the lip mask but never personally tried it out cause of the price lol
I always leave my cleanser on my face while I am brushing my teeth. I believe, leaving your cleanser on your face for a minute helps the ingredients to oxidise on the skin 😊
I love that youre mentioning the different of moisturizer using between dry and humid area. I live in Indonesia and i rarely find video of skincare routine for people in humid area. I wish you can make one later ❤️
After one year (and trust me I tried everything) I finally finded the best combo for my oily/hormonal acneprone skin 😊 Cerave creme + adapalene 0.1% at night, and Cerave creme + Vichy capital soleil 50+ at morning ❤️🙏 I'm using it every single day for one year in very thin leyer (except sunscrean, I'm using it a lot 😁). Just that. Less is more for my skin... Take care of your skin ppl, that's the biggest organ that we have. Stay healty!
Dr. Shereen could be a wonderful teacher!!!!... fun.!!.. she could have one of those classes you love to go to and NOT miss any of her content!!!!....she explains everything so easy!!!!
Raised my hand up high when she mentioned Indonesia cuz that's where I live and I have acne prone that keeps occuring on the same spots for a long time and only got better with regular acne injection TLC - thank you for this GUIDANCE!
You said Namaste 😍 Wow.. It feels so good hear😊 I've been suffering from inflammatory acnes and cystic acnes for more than 10 years Thankyou so much for sharing this information ❤ I've been struggling with skin care tips because I'm not ready to blindly follow these influencers. I wanted the info that was missing and doctor you just gave it 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thankyou so much again I'll follow these tips and I hope l'll get better 😊 Edit : After following your tips, my acne vanished 🥹 My skin glows and it's brightened ❤ Thankyou so much doctor You're changing the world You're changing lives for good🎉👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰♥️
Please do a video on your recommendations for mature skin. And your recommendations for fillers, botox etc. In particular best way of dealing with under eye bags. Love your channel ❤ I've learned so much from you and my skin is so much better than it was a year ago thanks to your advice! ❤
Hi Shereene, could you please do a video about treating acne scars with microneedling, lasers etc and what questions to ask the person so you can find someone who's qualified and good at their job lolz luv the video
The amount of joy your videos bring me… the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen!🥺 You can make a video about anything and you better believe I will watch it and then rewatch it on days I feel down! Thank you for the consistency! Thank you for the hard work! ❤️❤️❤️
I love how real you are, Dr. Idriss! You are wonderfully relatable and have a fabulous sense of humor. I’ve noticed that you don’t you a Retin A in your routine… is it that your skin is too sensitive for it?
So useful! I’m planning on going off birth control in the next year or so and I’m SO scared of my skin freaking out and going pimple crazy, so will def be saving this!
Good morning from Kuala Lumpur! What helped me a lot was P50 from Biologique Recherche and SK II plus evening double cleanse . Thank you Dr SI and see you next week on TH-cam !!
“Go take a dump” 😂 As someone who can’t stop themselves from using a cleanser with an active in it (I know : / I have no control) this was a great tip and I’ll do my best
Bless you, Shereene! I’ve watched three times and taken my notes 📝 I would love a travel skincare routine video from you in the future- I struggle on what’s worth taking and travel size things. SOS!
Please do a video on comedogenic ingredients! I had what I thought was acne but turned out to be the products I was using/comedogenic ingredients. I now read through every single skincare product ingredient list and if there's any comedogenic ingredient, I don't buy it, which surprisingly (and frustratingly) restricts the products I use to like... 1% of what's on the market. Though my skin has cleared up (yay!), I'm always a little discouraged from trying new products because 9 out of 10, it has a comedogenic ingredient (vitamin c serums, brightening products, spfs... you name it). And often comedogenic ingredients are found in acne-prone products which I just find very confusing. Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts, as it's not something I hear a lot of people talk about.
🎉Summary: Acne types: 1) Non inflammatory acne (white head, black head) - white head(milia) gets oxidised and become black head 2) Inflammatory acne- tend to hurt 3) Cystic acne- leads to scarring 4) Hormonal acne- occur in late women and teenagers. 5) Rosacea- form of adult acne Tips: 1) Always use cleansers at night and after gym. 2) If you’re using an active cleanser, massage and let it sit for 5 mins then wash it off. Product recs: -PanOxyl benzoyl peroxide 4% wash 2x a week -Neutrogena Glycolic Acid for oily and sensitive -Clean & Clear deep action for dry and sensitive skin 3) No scrubs or beads! Use enzymatic scrub instead Product recs: -Wishful Yo Glow - light texture that builds up after rubbing the face 4) Salicylic Acid (BHA) is better for oily skin and acne prone. 30% AHA chemical peel from ordinary is only for once a week. 5) Don’t skip your moisturiser if you’re in dry climate. Start with gel cleanser instead of creamy. 6) Wear sunscreen everyday. 7) Take a hot shower then use Hydrocolloid patches 8) Sulfur absorbs oil and clogged pores which help with inflammatory acne 9) Retinoids minimise buildup 10) Hypochlorous spray control acne throughout the day 4) Chlorhexidine for acne on body (butt, chest, back)
I have always suspected that the 30% AHA was too strong. When I was a teen I had some treatments for my acne, the esthetician gave me 2 creams to use at home, one had 5% AHA and after a few weeks of using that one was allowed to use the 10% AHA product as well. Anything stronger than that only the esthetician was allowed to put on my face.
I was thinking what should I do now with these sudden crazy breakouts and your video popped up. You’re like my fairy god mother! Thanks a lot for such informative contents. This is such an educational channel and I have learnt so much!
Oh my goodness thank you so much! I’m so grateful to have your videos as resources. You’re so funny and charming as well, of course, as being super clear about what to do and why. I have not have a full reprieve from acne since I was a teen (I’m 31). I took notes from and saved this video! I will follow your instructions and I am excited to begin!
Dr. Idriss! Can you do a video on scalp care/hair care?? Would love to know what you do for healthy hair growth🤍 you are amazing, thank you for these helpful videos!
If you have oily skin but live in a super dry climate, should you use: 1) A cleanser for dry skin and follow with a gel moisturizer? 2) A cleanser for dry skin and follow with a heavier moisturizer? 3) A cleanser for oily skin and follow with a gel moisturizer? 4) A cleanser for oily skin and follow with a heavier moisturizer?
34 years, Moderate Hormonal Acne for years. Unfortunatly differin made it worse, but stuck with it for 3 months before my gp said give up, its not working for you. So i use it under cream for my body and for wrinkles on my forehead. Now im on Duac gel for the acne. Cerave SA wash. And 15% azelaic acid. Working well.....hopefully it keeps working 🤞 and the inky list acne spot treatment is awesome
I love love love love dr. Idriss. Anyways I did use the pimple patches and they did nothing on my inflammatory acne even though it had a head already. So don't rely your hopes too much on that. I also did the moisturizer mistake for 10 years. Not moisturizing or using gels and my skin was getting oiler and oiler. And when I started using LRP cicabaume (because of Dr Shereene) my skin saw improvements. My acne comes and goes but the quality of my skin, my pores and the elasticity are way better. Can't live without it.
Great content!! An even "dupier" dupe, lol, for tower28 is cleansmart brand cleaner or high chair spray - ignore the marketing, it's straight up hypochlorous acid, same as T28 at 1/20 the cost. Decant into smaller spray bottles and stash everywhere *chef's kiss*
I enjoy using LRP's effaclar face wash twice a week in the morning. I massage it on my face and neck for a minute and then wash my hair, put on conditioner, and then wash my body. After all that, it will have had time to do its magic. It does have added fragrance but doesn't bother me; I find it quite refreshing. I've also started using a benzoyl peroxide gel cream twice a week at my derm's recommendation 💖
🙏🏼PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a vid on seborrheic dermatitis! Prescription shampoos (do some work better than others? I’ve used this pink one that never did s#&t), non prescription, etc. The only thing that seems to calm it is dabbing some Doxycycline on the areas which ain’t ideal 😓
I genuinely dont remember what it feels like to not have atleast one pimple/acne scar on my face. Theres been flucuations in pimple population as i tried different things through the years but its always there. been constant since puberty and im in my mid 20s now. Almost always the deep, inflamed, painful kind. I will try this and report back
I've watched this video before and came back to it because I'm desperate. I get hormonal acne on my chin every time I drink milk. It's upsetting because 1. I love milk and 2. These are painful boiling inside my skin type. I've bought panoxyl and used it several times and noticed no difference. I also use it on my bacne. I drank cooked milk yesterday and at night washed my face and used my avene retrinal. I woke up in am and washed and left on Cera ve salicylic acid cleanser and use vitamin c moisturizer. Unfortunately I woke up with a painful red large round spot on my chin and it's getting more and more painful. I drink milk like once a month and this is what happens 😭. I never used to have this problem.
Hi Dr. I, can you please do a videos on at home skincare devices? I.e. Microcurrent devices, led masks, scalp lights for hair growth, micro needling etc. In particular what's worth possibly investing and what is a gimmick/has very little return value
I love you Dr. Idriss you are the best most humble down to earth doctor bad ego free ever! Thanks thanks for sharing all these info with us. Wish you were practicing here in Palm Beach FL. Can you please give tips on how to get rid or avoid blackheads? Thankssssss
Thank you for acknowledging that acne-prone skin can be sensitive/dry/tight and not just oily! This is something that even my dermatologist does not get. Loved your advice!
Exactly !!!!! I wasted so many years with Dermatologists as a teen because of that. I had strong acne and their treatments would always make my skin looks worse. Only after I found ONE dermatologist who told me I have sensitive skin as well I was I able to see improvements. He told me to closely look at how my skin reacts to some ingredients/products. The result was my skin can't stand alcohol denat, synthetic or natural perfume, ess oil of course, leave on glycolic or salycilic acid product, rose water, witch hazel, coconut oils, many plant extracts, tap water yes even TAP WATER... The treatment against acne all had at least one or more of the above so I was not crazy, it did make my skin worse. And even today at 38 I find new ingredients everyday but my oily acne skin is under control now and I know how to deal with it .... All thanks to that ONE dermatologist.
My dermatologist doesn’t get it either. I have such dry skin and they always try to tell me I’m oily
That is exactly what I’m struggling with right now, my dermatologist says to use the CereVe acne prone face wash but it drys out my skin immediately after and it hurts to even talk, even when I use moisturizer after😭😭
@@kayk1763 this is exactly what they told me! my skin only cleared up when I went against their advice and used products for dry skin lol
@@HereDiianas hi so I also have acne prone skin that’s very oily I just got off acutane and I have clear skin but I do have PIE. Any recommendations?
I’ve had acne since I was about 12. I still have it at 31, but it’s been under control for years with skincare and lifestyle. If I had access to dermatologists on TH-cam as a teen, I would have avoided a lot of suffering and scarring!
My longtime dermatologist literally fought to get my skin together for over a decade. At 48 I am finally make up free, with healthy breathing skin, regularly going to the recommended in-office treatments. Nothing agresive, only the treatments that keep my skin healthy, along with the lifestyle and mindset that go hand in hand
@@jasminateodorovic1248 That is wonderful! I’m glad you found what works for you.
@@jasminateodorovic1248 very encouraging! I’m 35 and my acbe got qorse after my pregnancies. What are your go to treatments?
@@mariepier9016 I would honestly recommend you to consult an expert. Each human's body, skin, etc is a unique story. I had my thyroid gland removed 3 years ago. My treatments have hugely changed in order to adapt to the medications I have to use. Due to that, one thing, for example, has been told to me never to do: botox since it reduces the efficiency of the hormonal supplements I use. Told to me by: the surgeon, endocrinologist and my dermatologist. So, it comes down to longtime consistency in: 1. cleaning my skin every 3 months - derma clearing method: clears, exfoliates the skin with 3 types of acids and deep hydration as the final step (in-office), 2. mesotherapy (in-office) only 3 times a year (during colder days), 3. consistently using dermatologist recommended products at home that may vary depending on numerous factors (current skin condition, time of the year, regular medical check-ups and results, etc).
If I could have avoided negligent parents, me too!
Cleansers (leave on for 10 mins)- 5% Benzoyl peroxide twice a week, 2% Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid
Enzymatic scrub
Sunscreen
Pimple patches
Retinoids
Hypochlorous acid
I don't have acne but listening you every Saturday has become a habit of mine.
I will rally for Shereene to be featured on Vogue cover. It's about time they feature real successful gorgeous women.
i LOVE that you mention how inflammatory hyaluronic acid can be! my skin HATES it and it’s in everything now!
I have suffered with cystic acne since getting pregnant in my 20's. 14 years later, after accutane, I still struggle. It's not as bad as it was, but man...talk about a self-esteem killer. Ugh. Your videos and following your advice has helped my scarring and my redness so much. I'm currently working on evening my skin tone. I really don't want to go through the accutane experience again (it was so harsh on me), so I appreciate your content and advice in helping me age and recover the best I can. Greetings from Alabama ❤
This felt like therapy. Thanks for the reminders about scrubs, picking and rushing through washing our faces. We know these things but fall into habits that aren't always the best. I have seen a dermatologist for over 20 years for acne and honestly I've learned more about my skin on your channel. In office seems have pressures for time I know, but they seldom explain what's actually going on with my skin. Thank you. Huge virtual hug for you!!!
I'M SO GRATEFUL TO U FOR MENTIONING THE DRY ACNE PRONE SKIN . Another thing i face is that all the dry skin cleanser are too delicate that they don't even take makeup off
@Jess-737 thankyouuu sooo much 🩷
Interestingly enough I started applying grape seed oil to my face and the acne started clearing up. Let me wonder if I was drying out my skin and it was causing my sabacious glance to freak the hell out. Putting the linoleic acid content oil on my face seem to normalize everything
Literally the prettiest, smoothest skin I’ve ever seen
I’ve learned so much from Dr. Idriss about ingredients and how to properly use them! Last time I went to my IRL derm and esthetician, I told them every non-prescription product I use for my cystic acne and they said I’m doing everything exactly right. Little do they know… Dr. Idriss is my secret ingredient and source of knowledge!!
@J.Marlene yeah, i would love to know!
After dealing with hormonal acne for 2 years I'm finally seeing results. I've been using Panoxyl, Retinoids and diet changes. Now getting extra help with professional chemical peels to fade the scars. There is hope :)
I needed this!
I’m a guy who’s acne prone. 41 and still break out. Love your vids. This is very helpful info
It’s so so so important to customise Skincare to the surrounding weather conditions. You’re the first dermatologist I’ve come across who goes so much in detail & explains about diff customisations. Thank you so much. Love you loads ❤
PoV: You don't really have acne prone skin but you gotta watch when Dr Shereene posts (also a skincare nerd)
That’s me with most of her other videos. I don’t have this problem, but I will watch regardless.
You are literally becoming the light of my life.
"Go take a dump" that was the best part of the whole video. Thank you so much for giving advice. Much appreciated taking time out of your day Dr. ❤
Not acne related but I love how natural but amazing your highlighter on your cheeks looks! ❤️
I have the wonderful combination of dry skin and acne. I’m still working on a routine that addresses both. Pray for me y’all.
Strongly recommend the goat milk moisturizer and elasticity serum from Little Seed Farm! I use the moisturizer at night and the serum during the day under my sunscreen (EltaMD UV clear).
Absolutely love this video! as a person with acne-prone skin, I really appreciate it. I always had acne, even before med school, but when I started to understand the pathophysiology much better, it was a game-changer. I am from the northern part of India and we experience very dry winters here, so I love using Glycolic acid followed by moisturizer. I come here to learn more and more. 😊❤️
To add: I use BHA during summers, BPO for spot treatment, and planning to start retinoid in 2022.
It’s like she read my mind and answered all my acne related questions. This information is VERY HELPFUL. THANK YOU for all that you do!
Also… the fact videos aren’t edited make it a natural conversation. 😊
I'm 54 and am only now getting rid of my very bad acne. Tried everything in my early 20s (including Accutane that gave me massive migraines and hair loss). Have been using Metrin's skincare line for a little while and Clinique's moisture surge whenever I need the extra help in the winter (I live in Canada). Both have done wonders for my skin! I just wish I could get rid of the scars 😭
I am 40 and was suffering from adult acne . This helped with acne and my spots are slowly fading as well: simple facewash , geek and gorgeous retinal 5, mad hippie microdermabration (once a week) , cosrx snail muscin for moisture, paulas choice vit c booster 15 (fades scars) , the ordinary niacinamide 10 % . Hope this helps
There is a cream from the brand Topicals, called “Faded” that is amazing at fading scars, melasma, and any dark spots. It stinks like sulfur, but it definitely works!
@@EnvyBlu
Read your comment on faded. Is it a spot fading cream or all over face?
Over the past couple of months, they are testing a new Laser for Acne called AviClear. It's supposed to be very effective! You might want to try it. Also, Bellafill has been approved by the FDA to treat and fill in Acne scars.
I have waited the longest time for you to dive in acne topic, and it was worth every minute, thank you SO MUCH 🙏🏻
BPO 5% wash has been the _only_ thing that's combatting my mask related chin acne during the pandemic (HCW wearing N95s all day). I do short contact for 2-3 mins on affected area after I wear a mask (built gradually up to this) coupled with lots of hydrating, non-actives afterwards ..
I have been using the Neutrogena salicylic acid wash and the peach slice cream for three days. I’m a 23 yo female and I randomly started to break out. Never had severe acne until this year… and lemme tell y’all. My face cleared up and my skin is glowing! I purchased the clearasil pimple patch. Personally for 14 dollars from cvs it isn’t worth it. It came with 18 pimple patches and they’re pretty small. Thank you Idris! You saved my skin 🥺🫶🏻
I am going to be honest, my skin cannot tolerate chemical exfoliant. The BHA and Benzoyle Peroxide irritated my skin and gave me pigmentation. Now I only have small zits on my chin so I decided to switch back to my tried and tested ST. IVES which I've used for almost 18 years and never had any problems. I KNOW people hate it and Shereene is against it. But my skin LOVES it. The lawsuit against it was dismissed due to lack of evidence that it is bad for the skin. And I've used it for a very long time to know if there was any long term damage to my skin. It didn't. Retinoid didn't help with hormonal acne but it did help with other types of acne. I just used the St. ives with small beads so it won't irritate the small acne on my chin. Nothing worked for me aside from st. Ives. I love it and my skin loves it. But just because it works for me, it doesnt mean it will work for you. I also tried the 1% bha formulation but it didn't help either. Hormonal acne really has no cure. I will just stick to my tried and tested products..HOWEVER, I WANT TO TRY GLYCOLIC TO SEE IF IT WORKS.
I wish I could just fly and reach to Dr.Shereene and spend few days with her... Sending you lots of love from INDIA❣️❣️
I just sent this to my 15 year old brother who has acne prone skin. Love your videos and personality, also that sleep shirt is everything
I already knew most of these because of my 15+ years of trying to keep my acne at Bay (35 here), but the butt one was a revelation! I've never dealt with any breakouts back there....UNTIL this year. So I'm definitely gonna be looking out for some hibiclens and the Walgreens dupe now. Thank you! Always love watching and learning from your vids ❤️
Hello Dr. Idriss, I just wanted to say that I appreciate the constant information you give out. I would like to suggest talking about the topic of pityrosporum folliculitis or seborrheic dermatitis on the face. I deal with dandruff and use a specific shampoo to keep it under control, but as for finding products in skincare that won’t trigger this. It’s challenging since it seems like almost anything can trigger it. Thank you very much in advance if you end up reading this and happy holidays !
I have this too and I use the Malezia urea moisturizer and their benzoyl peroxide gel, is literally the only thing that works for me. For spf i use elta md aero (sprayed onto hands) and vanicream gentle cleanser. Just if you have never used urea, maybe space out the moisturizer in between days for a week or two before introducing the benzoyl peroxide :)
@@allnamesarechosen_ Malezia is AMAZING. Those are the only product that have helped my husband, he has sensitive and oily skin and seborrheic dermatitis was so difficult to get under control until I found Malezia, he’s finished 3 moisturizer bottles. And he also uses eltamd’s uv clear spf as well as vanicream’s cleanser. Simple, effective, Malezia. ✅✨❤️🔥
Your skin looks amazing!!! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos regularly. I always look forward to them. You are an inspiration not only for your informative content but also for balancing all your responsibilities.
I am 45 years old, pre menopausal, with oily skin, I get hormonal pimples that are inflamed before the period and not only. I wash my face every night to free it from sunscreen and use also a microfiber cloth. I have dark spotted skin, even using 50+ sunscreen. My skin is sensitive and I cannot use everything I would like of creams/cosmetic products because it will react. I am using vitamin C in the morning, sometimes I react with irritation (red and hot face), then I must wash it off and do a normal moisturizer without actives (got one from avene that is designed just for reactive skin). I wear make up mostly when I have some pimples on the face. In the evening after cleansing with a light foam cleanser I use a 2%BHA and 2% AHA serum, a ceramide repair serum depending on the skin reactivity or hydration, so not always, then retinal from Transparent Lab.This one does function ok, until I get irritation. So I am kind of an on/off on the active ingredients, pimples appear from time to time and spots don't seem to decrease. I am unsure what could help, my face lacks fulness is starting to sag. Should I use pimple products, skip the vit C and keep retinol as you described in this video? I live in Europe so sometimes it's not easy to find specific products on your list, it's very good that you are always offering a few options of the same activ product, so it is easier to search for the one available here.
I love your content, your sincerity, and how direct you are (kind of like I am)! ❤Thank you!
Your videos have become a real ritual for me. Don’t have acne but just watching because of your awesome energy. ✨ I’ve been waiting for a channel like this one for years: professional but not serious, with content that educates AND entertains you. Thank you for all the hard work Dr Shereene 🙏
Why everyone thinks that only oily skin gets acne. I am dry as a desert and get hormonal acne. No solution for us😢
I started lip basting because of you. I have the same issue with my lips being chronically dry and getting that white crust and let me tell you! I’ve only just started and my lips are so hydrated and smooth
I have a tip for you, could be your toothpaste causing excessive lip dryness!! Switch it out and see if there’s a difference 😉
I apply a thick layer of Laneige's lip mask after I brush my teeth before sleep and I find that it really helps with my dry lips.. Give it a try, I personally love it.
@@april4able Okay, thank you! lol never even thought about my toothpaste tbh
@@fatimabadr688 I normally apply like Vaseline or chapstick afterwards but definitely gonna do some lip basting beforehand now. I heard of the lip mask but never personally tried it out cause of the price lol
I always leave my cleanser on my face while I am brushing my teeth. I believe, leaving your cleanser on your face for a minute helps the ingredients to oxidise on the skin 😊
It’s a crazy feeling seeing you use the same spf as me. It feels like I aced my test
I love that youre mentioning the different of moisturizer using between dry and humid area. I live in Indonesia and i rarely find video of skincare routine for people in humid area. I wish you can make one later ❤️
After one year (and trust me I tried everything) I finally finded the best combo for my oily/hormonal acneprone skin 😊 Cerave creme + adapalene 0.1% at night, and Cerave creme + Vichy capital soleil 50+ at morning ❤️🙏
I'm using it every single day for one year in very thin leyer (except sunscrean, I'm using it a lot 😁). Just that. Less is more for my skin...
Take care of your skin ppl, that's the biggest organ that we have. Stay healty!
1. Don't forget to wash your face at night. Use PanOxyl Benzoyl peroxide twice a week. Leave it on your face for a few minutes and wash.
Dr. Shereen could be a wonderful teacher!!!!... fun.!!.. she could have one of those classes you love to go to and NOT miss any of her content!!!!....she explains everything so easy!!!!
Raised my hand up high when she mentioned Indonesia cuz that's where I live and I have acne prone that keeps occuring on the same spots for a long time and only got better with regular acne injection TLC - thank you for this GUIDANCE!
You said Namaste 😍
Wow.. It feels so good hear😊
I've been suffering from inflammatory acnes and cystic acnes for more than 10 years
Thankyou so much for sharing this information ❤
I've been struggling with skin care tips because I'm not ready to blindly follow these influencers. I wanted the info that was missing and doctor you just gave it 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thankyou so much again
I'll follow these tips and I hope l'll get better 😊
Edit : After following your tips, my acne vanished 🥹
My skin glows and it's brightened ❤
Thankyou so much doctor
You're changing the world
You're changing lives for good🎉👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰♥️
Please do a video on your recommendations for mature skin. And your recommendations for fillers, botox etc. In particular best way of dealing with under eye bags. Love your channel ❤ I've learned so much from you and my skin is so much better than it was a year ago thanks to your advice! ❤
I had horrible under eye bags, and under eye fillers have been a game changer for me. The fillers and completely helped my confidence.
The content of the video is very rich BUT your personality is a extra amazing bonus! I LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing your videos.
Hi Shereene, could you please do a video about treating acne scars with microneedling, lasers etc and what questions to ask the person so you can find someone who's qualified and good at their job lolz luv the video
Yes! Deeper dive on cystic acne for late 20s people :)
Video Idea/Question: Best way to remove facial hair from the face (Ex. Threading, shaving, etc.)?
The amount of joy your videos bring me… the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen!🥺 You can make a video about anything and you better believe I will watch it and then rewatch it on days I feel down! Thank you for the consistency! Thank you for the hard work! ❤️❤️❤️
I love how real you are, Dr. Idriss! You are wonderfully relatable and have a fabulous sense of humor. I’ve noticed that you don’t you a Retin A in your routine… is it that your skin is too sensitive for it?
Please do a video dispelling myths about deodorant/antiperspirant and what you recommend!
So thankful for this video. My cousin has recently been struggling with acne and I’ve been trying to help him so this video is very helpful!
Dr. Alexis Stephens is another great dermatologist on youtube with lots of great acne advice that could help your cousin. She's helped me a lot
So useful! I’m planning on going off birth control in the next year or so and I’m SO scared of my skin freaking out and going pimple crazy, so will def be saving this!
Good morning from Kuala Lumpur! What helped me a lot was P50 from Biologique Recherche and SK II plus evening double cleanse . Thank you Dr SI and see you next week on TH-cam !!
“Go take a dump” 😂 As someone who can’t stop themselves from using a cleanser with an active in it (I know : / I have no control) this was a great tip and I’ll do my best
Bless you, Shereene! I’ve watched three times and taken my notes 📝
I would love a travel skincare routine video from you in the future- I struggle on what’s worth taking and travel size things. SOS!
Best patches ever - Purito All Care Recovery Cica-Aid. They stay on, has Centella, and your pimple looks better after.
Please do a video on comedogenic ingredients! I had what I thought was acne but turned out to be the products I was using/comedogenic ingredients. I now read through every single skincare product ingredient list and if there's any comedogenic ingredient, I don't buy it, which surprisingly (and frustratingly) restricts the products I use to like... 1% of what's on the market. Though my skin has cleared up (yay!), I'm always a little discouraged from trying new products because 9 out of 10, it has a comedogenic ingredient (vitamin c serums, brightening products, spfs... you name it). And often comedogenic ingredients are found in acne-prone products which I just find very confusing. Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts, as it's not something I hear a lot of people talk about.
Yes
Her skin is clearer than my vision and brighter than my future
I don't know why but I love her energy..
Could you do a video on the various facial treatments available (e.g. microdermabrasion, derma-planning, chemical peels) and there benefits, please!
Woah you blew my mind when you said rosacea is a form of acne!
I have much to learn, even after years of dealing with acne.
CeraVe is the bomb. Since I started using zinc shampoo and cerave at night. My skin is amazing!
🎉Summary:
Acne types:
1) Non inflammatory acne (white head, black head) - white head(milia) gets oxidised and become black head
2) Inflammatory acne- tend to hurt
3) Cystic acne- leads to scarring
4) Hormonal acne- occur in late women and teenagers.
5) Rosacea- form of adult acne
Tips:
1) Always use cleansers at night and after gym.
2) If you’re using an active cleanser, massage and let it sit for 5 mins then wash it off.
Product recs:
-PanOxyl benzoyl peroxide 4% wash 2x a week
-Neutrogena Glycolic Acid for oily and sensitive
-Clean & Clear deep action for dry and sensitive skin
3) No scrubs or beads! Use enzymatic scrub instead
Product recs:
-Wishful Yo Glow - light texture that builds up after rubbing the face
4) Salicylic Acid (BHA) is better for oily skin and acne prone. 30% AHA chemical peel from ordinary is only for once a week.
5) Don’t skip your moisturiser if you’re in dry climate. Start with gel cleanser instead of creamy.
6) Wear sunscreen everyday.
7) Take a hot shower then use Hydrocolloid patches
8) Sulfur absorbs oil and clogged pores which help with inflammatory acne
9) Retinoids minimise buildup
10) Hypochlorous spray control acne throughout the day
4) Chlorhexidine for acne on body (butt, chest, back)
Always something new to learn! Love how you share your knowledge with all of us!❤️
Omg i've been waiting for this kind of video and now it's here. 😭 Wanted to sleep but dr shereene is lifer so will watch instead. 😂
I’m acne prone and super dry skin… so I introduced low percentage of AHA cleanser-game changer.
You are soo beautiful Dr Idriss! Thank you for educating us all on having healthy skin! 😍🙌🏻
I recently change my skin routine and have seen a huge improvement! Thank you very much!
I have always suspected that the 30% AHA was too strong. When I was a teen I had some treatments for my acne, the esthetician gave me 2 creams to use at home, one had 5% AHA and after a few weeks of using that one was allowed to use the 10% AHA product as well. Anything stronger than that only the esthetician was allowed to put on my face.
YESSSSSS!!!! I’ve been on quite the acne skin adventure (skinventure?) lately and I NEED your guidance.
I was thinking what should I do now with these sudden crazy breakouts and your video popped up. You’re like my fairy god mother!
Thanks a lot for such informative contents. This is such an educational channel and I have learnt so much!
Oh my goodness thank you so much! I’m so grateful to have your videos as resources. You’re so funny and charming as well, of course, as being super clear about what to do and why. I have not have a full reprieve from acne since I was a teen (I’m 31). I took notes from and saved this video! I will follow your instructions and I am excited to begin!
Dr. Idriss! Can you do a video on scalp care/hair care?? Would love to know what you do for healthy hair growth🤍 you are amazing, thank you for these helpful videos!
I’d also love to hear her opinion on the different exfoliating acids for scalp!
if it's saturday, it's Dr.Idriss time
If you have oily skin but live in a super dry climate, should you use:
1) A cleanser for dry skin and follow with a gel moisturizer?
2) A cleanser for dry skin and follow with a heavier moisturizer?
3) A cleanser for oily skin and follow with a gel moisturizer?
4) A cleanser for oily skin and follow with a heavier moisturizer?
I really like how energetic you are at 10:00 p.m 😂❤
Thanks a million for these helpful tips✨😍
34 years, Moderate Hormonal Acne for years. Unfortunatly differin made it worse, but stuck with it for 3 months before my gp said give up, its not working for you. So i use it under cream for my body and for wrinkles on my forehead. Now im on Duac gel for the acne. Cerave SA wash. And 15% azelaic acid. Working well.....hopefully it keeps working 🤞 and the inky list acne spot treatment is awesome
I have inflammatory acne and dry sensitive skin 😭 It's rough
I love love love love dr. Idriss. Anyways I did use the pimple patches and they did nothing on my inflammatory acne even though it had a head already. So don't rely your hopes too much on that. I also did the moisturizer mistake for 10 years. Not moisturizing or using gels and my skin was getting oiler and oiler. And when I started using LRP cicabaume (because of Dr Shereene) my skin saw improvements. My acne comes and goes but the quality of my skin, my pores and the elasticity are way better. Can't live without it.
This is my most favorite video you have ever published. Thank you, more more please
Great content!! An even "dupier" dupe, lol, for tower28 is cleansmart brand cleaner or high chair spray - ignore the marketing, it's straight up hypochlorous acid, same as T28 at 1/20 the cost. Decant into smaller spray bottles and stash everywhere *chef's kiss*
I enjoy using LRP's effaclar face wash twice a week in the morning. I massage it on my face and neck for a minute and then wash my hair, put on conditioner, and then wash my body. After all that, it will have had time to do its magic. It does have added fragrance but doesn't bother me; I find it quite refreshing. I've also started using a benzoyl peroxide gel cream twice a week at my derm's recommendation 💖
Great video thanks - Doc you are GLOWING please can you do an up to date glowing make up routine xxxxx
I’d love your POV on caring for skin when adjusting to tretinoin! I just started Altreno this week and my poor skin is just so dry right now. 😂
🙏🏼PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a vid on seborrheic dermatitis! Prescription shampoos (do some work better than others? I’ve used this pink one that never did s#&t), non prescription, etc. The only thing that seems to calm it is dabbing some Doxycycline on the areas which ain’t ideal 😓
I genuinely dont remember what it feels like to not have atleast one pimple/acne scar on my face. Theres been flucuations in pimple population as i tried different things through the years but its always there. been constant since puberty and im in my mid 20s now. Almost always the deep, inflamed, painful kind. I will try this and report back
I’m 44 and still the same
I've watched this video before and came back to it because I'm desperate. I get hormonal acne on my chin every time I drink milk. It's upsetting because 1. I love milk and 2. These are painful boiling inside my skin type. I've bought panoxyl and used it several times and noticed no difference. I also use it on my bacne. I drank cooked milk yesterday and at night washed my face and used my avene retrinal. I woke up in am and washed and left on Cera ve salicylic acid cleanser and use vitamin c moisturizer. Unfortunately I woke up with a painful red large round spot on my chin and it's getting more and more painful. I drink milk like once a month and this is what happens 😭. I never used to have this problem.
Hi Dr. I, can you please do a videos on at home skincare devices?
I.e. Microcurrent devices, led masks, scalp lights for hair growth, micro needling etc.
In particular what's worth possibly investing and what is a gimmick/has very little return value
I love you Dr. Idriss you are the best most humble down to earth doctor bad ego free ever! Thanks thanks for sharing all these info with us. Wish you were practicing here in Palm Beach FL. Can you please give tips on how to get rid or avoid blackheads? Thankssssss
Thank you for the fantastic material! A video for products that can help acne scars would be a good idea in my opinion :) please!
Always helping ! please do a video about make up! What do you recommend for each kind of skin, AND what do you use? So pretty.
This was absolutely needed🙌🙌🙌thank you so much for existing and filling us with so much information to better take care of our skin!!❤️😩😩
Yesss I love seeing my hydrochlorous spray and hibiclens!! I’ve been using both since 2017 only thing to keep my backne and acne on my arms at bay
If you are in a humid climate but are mostly indoors in air conditioning, follow advice for drier climates
I break out when I wear sunscreen. I’ve tried many! If you have a new one for acne prone, pls!
I would love to know your skin routine . Your skin is glowing and stunning
I need that level of highlight/glow in my life!!
“Bye” in Tagalog/Filipino is “paalam”, doc, new word for you ☺️