Hey Science Babes! I'm going to do a follow up Q&A video on acne as you sent me so many good ones on Instagram but I didn't want to make this too long - this is just a high level overview. Leave your questions in the comments! Thanks for watching have a great weekend
@Kenna ur so smart and beautiful.... WILL I do a Q&A on ur life & etc? Like do u have a gf/bf hubby/wife or both lol.... Do u live with a partner or parents do u plan on gettin married n kids and etc. Just ur typical "GET TO KNOW YOU" TYPE OF VIDEO bc i love those.... Unless ur not comfortable doing that& I tot understand
How about clindamycin? Will using it long term make acne worse once you stop using it? Can you use it with salicylic acid? What do you recommend for hyperpigmentation?
Is resveratrol the same as trans-resveratrol? I cannot find any topical cream or serum anywhere online that lists "trans-resveratrol". The Ordinary has a combo serum of 3% resveratrol & 3% ferulic Acid, but will that actually deliver the same results as trans-resveratrol?? Please help clarify, thank you!
Same but I'm 30 now, I've tried a number of solutions with dermatologists, nothing worked for me. Until last year, I watched Wayne Goss video about benzac (benzoyl peroxide ) and after more than 15 years I have found a solution.... Thanks to TH-cam... 😒
Some of the best clinical brands have been started because their founders were working on formulations to solve their own skin issues. I look forward to seeing great things from you.
I can't wait for people like you Kenna, to be the majority on You Tube. Science led and focused. In the follow up video please can you cover products that target PIE. My spot marks last literally months. I am using a combo of AM/PM Niacinamide, Centella, Tretinoin, LAA an AHA 2/3 x a week and a tranexemic acid serum with little impact. I read about Kojic acid, but can't find a low ph serum with a good inci list. Thanks chick xoxo
The best thing you can do for your acne, first of all, is to be nice to yourself. I loved how you said that, Kenna. It should be the first rule of everything. Every instruction or manual should start out with that line. Thank you for the reminder.
So true. Our body freaks out when we're not taking care of it properly, and when it does, most of the time it shows up on the skin. It's like a radar that helps put us back on the track of being healthy
I’m so excited for this!!! I need this. My cystic acne is killing me as a grown women.. I’m excused of the painful cycle of acne on my face. My face looks scary.. the into to this really hits home.
What a timing! I‘m struggeling with painful acne on my whole face since 3 weeks. Never had that so bad before and now I‘m 36 and hide in my appartment since 2 weeks... dermatologist already consulted, now waiting for my gynecologist to return from vacation. BTW, I now like your eyes without the obvious fake lashes much more, you‘re such a beautiful person 😍
Thank you so much for posting this! I not only found it incredibly informative but you also reminded me that my acne isnt who I am and I have really needed that reminder (:
Thank you for this video. It's very helpful to have someone speak directly about these things instead of reading a million articles about it, which ultimately feel more impersonal to me and don't help. The only suggestion I have is to spell the ingredients you're talking about on the screen as you go through them. I think it would be nice to have that visual of the word. But I appreciate you putting them in the description so I can look into them more. Again, thank you!
My favourite acne busters are... Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Azelaic Acid. I also love Retinol. But you have to be careful with Retinoids, as I'm sure overuse caused burst blood vessels on my face and started to make me look even older. Benzoyl Peroxide Is great when you first go into battle with acne and your face is covered. But it won't stop new acne from coming. And it bleaches anything it gets on. So I used to only use it at night, with an old towel over my pillow. The only over the counter Benzoyl Peroxide product I know of in the UK is Acnecide 5% Gel. Yesterday I ordered some Caudalie Resveratrol [Lift] Night Infusion Cream. But I don't know if it's the same Trans-Resveratrol you spoke of. The only Salicylic Acid product I can use is The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. All other Salicylic products I've ever tried have caused me so much damage. 1) Acne 10 Times Worse. 2) Bright Red Sore Skin. 3) Dry sore skin around my nose. I have super oily skin and I get most but not all of my products from The Ordinary. I'd say the Ordinary's Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution has been the biggest star in clearing my face of acne. But I've just started using their Lactic Acid, and I think that could possibly be another great product.
Never had acne until I turned 20 & then I started really paying attention to ingredients. Now I’ve gotten it under control & love learning more! Thank you for such informative videos
After using harsh products for years, I finally figured out that I had sensitive skin. Now, I choose the lowest Ph cleanser I can find. But What helped me the most was changing my pillow cases often and stop drinking Starbucks (or dark roasted/espresso) coffee. Tea used to break me out when I was a teenager, but I can drink it, just not daily.
Huh. That's really interesting. I've never heard of tea or coffee causing acne or skin issues. I've never really thought about tbh. Is it only drinking them that causes it or can you not use face products that have coffee or tea in them either?
@@Alex-ge8cp I don''t know about other products with coffee. But what happened to me was a weird instant breakout from a really good, dark roasted coffee. It wasn't hives, but actual painful pimples. I finally put it together and have been able to control my acne by avoiding some coffees. Some brands break me out after a few days use, some don't. The pillowcase thing I heard about from Brooke Shields in the 70's.
If you have oily skin, its because your skin is dry and the skin needs to produce more oil to compensate, which leads too excess oil. This can happen if you exfoliate too much as well. I have oily skin, my dermatologist told me to use a face oil in addition to my skin care regimen. Once I added the face oil (First Aid face oil), which is a light oil, my skin stop becoming overly oily. I went from waking up with a face that looked like it was coated in a layer of oil, to a healthy amount. I use a foaming wash, essence, serum, and face oil daily along with peeling pads at night with face oil. My skin is soooo bright!
I have been struggling with acne since I was in middle school. I am now 21 & still have acne & acne scaring. I can’t wait to receive your skin care to see if it works for my sensitive skin ☺️
I was hoping you'd say something about getting rid of acne scars... I don't have such a problem, but I do have a few atrophic varicella scars and I really don't know what to try: darmapen, fillers, etc. What's your opinion on modern radiofrequency treatments such as Matrix?
regarding oil massages- i do a similar thing with a balm like clinique take the day off cleansing balm! it's an oily balm that really removes all dirt and makeup but i can feel blackheads from my nose coming out and dissolving. i'd recommend using a gel cleanser as a second cleanse after that. a real game changer.
I'm 25 years old and just started dealing with hormonal acne after switching birth control, but I figured out the most important thing was to leave it alone! It really pays off to be patient instead of picking at it and it making it worse. In my routine I use double cleansing with an oil and then a gentle cleanser, but after watching this ima try azealic acid for the scarring. Thanks for this video!!
This video came at such a good time. Ulta is having their 21 days of beauty where a lot of there products will be 50% off. I’m gonna stock up on a lot of new skin care!!! Thanksxx
Quite enjoying the Biochemist perspective, since the skin care world is still very much led by misconceptions. However I gotta say retinol/retinoid is vitamin A and do not exfoliate skin.
Thank you! This Video was so helpful. My dermatologist told me that I can only get rid of my cystic acne if i use benzoyl peroxide, ALTHOUGH I toöd her that my skin is very sensitive and that the last acne lotion I had from another dermatologist dried my skin out so bad to the point whre my skin was flaking. And she told me i can‘t do anything against my black- and whiteheads other than going to the beautician TWICE a week for a facial. I‘m glad I didn‘t buy the lotion she prescribed me. Again, thank you very much for this Video! Also, can you do a video where you show us your skincare routine?
I think the way you got into skincare is so interesting. I preordered the skincare system on your site and am really excited to try it. I have some acne which I believe to be hormonal + maybe also related to my digestion and from time to time mild rosacea. I actually use nothing on my skin cause everything I tried felt ‘too harsh’ for me and mainly I’d love something that can help my skin feel hydrated and has anti inflammatory properties. And well, as you said, I too noticed that if I am particularly stressed my acne will just get worse. Thank you for your video, very informative as always. Also your skin is glowing ! You are such a natural beauty
I use hemp seed oil or kukui nut oil. I will do facial massage for about 30 mins massaging in small light circular motions on my entire face. I follow up with a gel cleanser and use a warm washcloth to gently take the oil an cleanser off my skin. I follow up with the Altilis Beauty serum & moisturizer! I do this about twice a week
I am sold on the breadfruit! I will DEFINITELY be purchasing your products. I've been struggling with hormonal cysts for 7 years from age 21 and I've been looking for something different on the market for years. You're amazing!
Thanks doll! Been having acne since I went through puberty! Went on curology because it seems like the only thing that works. Benzoyl peroxide doesn’t seem to work for me :( salycilic acid & glycolic Acid have seemed to work for me in the past! And tea tree oil!!! However, tea tree oil is a long process. I’ve heard of yarrow essential oil but I didn’t know it could work with acne. I’ll take a look into it! I’ve gone to the dermatologist but every time I give my concerns and ask questions they dismiss me and smirk at my research and questions. :(((
parisamour13 same x 100 for me. I’m on curology now too and it’s working wonders for me. Better than anything I tried myself or any dermatologist has recommended.
I have been struggling with acne for years and even worse after I had my son I just never know what to look for in products that will actually help me. Thank you for this video!
Kenna such great info! Can you please recommend some great products with the ingredient trans-resveratrol? I’ve been wanting to give that ingredient a shot with my acne 🤗
I also think it’s very important to mention diet when it comes to acne. Inflammatory foods, such as dairy and processed sugar, can wreak havoc on our faces.
Guys you can just buy the Glycolic Pads by Nip+Fab. They contain: 5% glycolic acid Salicylic acid Lactic acid (When using the Night Pads, the next day you have to wash your face and apply SPF protection in the morning) It has honestly helped my skin a lot it got rid of my red acne scars which made it look like I had a lot of acne on my cheeks even though they were just scars, and don’t worry these pads do not burn or sting your skin at all I thought it would but it just feels cold ❤️
Do the uv lights to kill bacteria for pimples really work? Is there much skin cancer risk or is it short and minor enough that the exposure isn't too bad? The one I saw was the revive light therapy "poof" light.
There have been some recalls for these products as they are causing blindness in some individuals. I will not recommend red/ blue light therapy until more information is available about these adverse reactions
OMGGGG!!! Thanks . I already have this products on my skincare routine... But now it all makes sense You could do a video on what to put on our face first. Step by step I would really appreciate it ! 💞💞
Great video! I found sulfur cream is also greatly helpful for surface acne spots. I’ve been doing salicylic acid cleanser but it’s not cutting it, started looking into tretinoin...the more I research I did the more intrigued I got.
Glycerin soap has been great for my acne-prone skin. It’s heavy duty cleanser without being drying. Glycerin has mild exfoliating properties and it helps regulate skin cell lifespan.
in my experience makeup didnt make my acne any worse! i have pcos and bad hormonal acne all over my face, i cant leave the house without using at least concealer or foundation. at some point when i was using a certain foundation my acne even calmed down even tho it didnt have any remotely good ingredients lmao and as soon as i ran out and got another one my skin went back to being really bad from just kinda bad LOL but tbh yeah if someone wears a lot of makeup and DOESNT REMOVE IT PROPERLY it can clog pores and harm ur skin but if its washed off properly with 2 step cleansing it really wont do much damage, if any at all. ofc its better to go bare faced, but in 90% of cases stopping wearing makeup wont magically fix acne :(
BP is the only thing that works for my skin it makes it acne free, retinol or glycolic or salicylic doesn’t help as well only benzoyl peroxide, it does dry it out but that’s only when I don’t get brakeouts when it’s dry
Would you recommend trans-resveratrol in supplement form for acne? or just topically? thank you so much for making these videos, you've helped me so much with my skin! Love from Ottawa
I’ve had acne for 30ish years - severe at first but milder as the years have gone on. It’s only in the last 8 months that it’s finally under control. The things I did were religiously using The Ordinary products for my skin type and doing my regime night and day. Making sure I let my products sink in before sleep so the pillow doesn’t benefit instead of me and most of all, I stopped squeezing and picking. Squeezing cystic acne was causing scarring, bleeding and swelling and nothing, NOTHING ever came out so I finally learnt it was pointless. I must say, this might sound icky and gross to most people but when I get the urge to squeeze and pick, I watch blackhead popping videos. Same satisfaction but none of my skin will be damaged! Weird I know. I have one spot at the moment and I know it’ll go in a couple of days. After so long, it’s nice to be free...just in time for wrinkles lol.
Hi Kenna, thanks for your informative videos. Could you do a video explaining the shelf life of different beauty products and how often we should be tossing/replacing them? Thanks!
I got cystic acne because I changed my contraceptive pill. I tried for 3 months with salicylic acid and did nothing of course. Now I am using benzoyl peroxide and in 2 weeks is almost gone, I am really making sure to use rich moisturizers to keep my skin from drying out a lot. It should not come back as I returned to my usual pill and my hormones are back to stable.
This was such an amazing helpful video. I just wish you mentioned some products that includes those ingredients so that I don’t have to go searching for things. Non the less as per usual your knowledge is always helpful:)
Love this! I find that my acne and redness of my pimples are reduced when I do the first cleanse od my double cleanse with a mix of jojoba oil, tamanu oil and (a very small amount based on aromatherapy instructions) of lavender essential oil if anyone wants to try that. I love tamanu in skincare products and find it's helped my skin a lot along with glycolic and salicylic and I use benzoyl peroxide when I need more instant gratification haha!
what if my acne started out as normal pimples but has developed into quite severe cystic acne? I've gone to countless dermatologists, tried several topical (Clindamycin, Benzoyl peroxide, Tretinoin) and oral prescriptions (anything from isotretinoin, to antibiotics to birth control) and at this point, I honestly don't know what to do. I know acne for my age is to be expected (I'm 17) but I haven't seen my face anywhere near to being clear since I was 12.
can you touch a bit more on small white bumps and ingredients that can help with it in your follow up video? it would be so helpful just because i’ve had them for quite some time now and they continue to be stubborn, thanks!
Small white bumps need to be gently exfoliated! Try a lactic acid or glycolic acid peel 3 x per week. You may also want to try a retinoid product if the peels are not doing the trick
I am 25 and my acne has been constant on my chin for YEARS. They are huge, painful, hormonal pimples and always leave pigmentation. I will be purchasing Altilis Beauty products
Kenna! I love your biochemical perspective on skin care and specific ingredients. As a fellow biochem/ biomedical sciences advocate I would love to hear your review/thoughts on Curology. I have been seeing non-stop adds for this product. Does this stuff really work??
If you use a topical treatment like benzoyl peroxide, do you let it dry on clean skin and the follow with the rest of your skincare? Or can it not be layered?
hamsterfay not necessarily. A lot of dermatologists recommend using a day/night cream on top of it because it dries the skin out. Even so that your skin is peeling or burned. So yes you should use a cream afterwards.
I recommend following the directs of use as advised on the specific product as each type of benzoyl peroxide product can be different. They can absolutely be layered though! If it is just a toner with benzoyl peroxide then yes I would definitely recommend with a gel moisturizer afterwards
Hey Science Babes! I'm going to do a follow up Q&A video on acne as you sent me so many good ones on Instagram but I didn't want to make this too long - this is just a high level overview. Leave your questions in the comments! Thanks for watching have a great weekend
@Kenna ur so smart and beautiful.... WILL I do a Q&A on ur life & etc? Like do u have a gf/bf hubby/wife or both lol.... Do u live with a partner or parents do u plan on gettin married n kids and etc. Just ur typical "GET TO KNOW YOU" TYPE OF VIDEO bc i love those.... Unless ur not comfortable doing that& I tot understand
How about clindamycin? Will using it long term make acne worse once you stop using it? Can you use it with salicylic acid?
What do you recommend for hyperpigmentation?
Is Mandelic Acid good for acne as a spot treatment? Xx
Is resveratrol the same as trans-resveratrol? I cannot find any topical cream or serum anywhere online that lists "trans-resveratrol". The Ordinary has a combo serum of 3% resveratrol & 3% ferulic Acid, but will that actually deliver the same results as trans-resveratrol?? Please help clarify, thank you!
Your favorite product recommendations for Acne that you found have worked for you? Masks, spot treatments, essence, moisturizer ect..
Been trying to get rid of my ance since I was 13 years old 😭 I'm 25 now, and still dealing with it. Dermatologist here I come..
@summer light Spironolactone worked great for me but now that I've had bariatric surgery I can't take it. Yay, acne at the age of 62!
I would definitely get you’re gut health looked at babe!
Same but I'm 30 now, I've tried a number of solutions with dermatologists, nothing worked for me. Until last year, I watched Wayne Goss video about benzac (benzoyl peroxide ) and after more than 15 years I have found a solution.... Thanks to TH-cam... 😒
Violet Hill i’m curious.. what product with benzoyl peroxide do you use?
@@violethill_ I'd like to know that too if you don't mind sharing! 😊
Some of the best clinical brands have been started because their founders were working on formulations to solve their own skin issues. I look forward to seeing great things from you.
You resemble Shailene Woodley! I enjoy your videos by the way 🤙🏼
100% I can't stop thinking that.
I can't wait for people like you Kenna, to be the majority on You Tube. Science led and focused. In the follow up video please can you cover products that target PIE. My spot marks last literally months. I am using a combo of AM/PM Niacinamide, Centella, Tretinoin, LAA an AHA 2/3 x a week and a tranexemic acid serum with little impact. I read about Kojic acid, but can't find a low ph serum with a good inci list. Thanks chick xoxo
Ginger Badjie yes. This. 👏🏾
The best thing you can do for your acne, first of all, is to be nice to yourself.
I loved how you said that, Kenna. It should be the first rule of everything. Every instruction or manual should start out with that line. Thank you for the reminder.
So true. Our body freaks out when we're not taking care of it properly, and when it does, most of the time it shows up on the skin. It's like a radar that helps put us back on the track of being healthy
I needed this because I had such a bad breakout last week that I'm still dealing with. Thank you, Kenna!!!
Please don't stop making videos for us!!!
This is the best acne video I’ve ever watched. I’ve dealt with acne for 8 years straight, and this has helped me a lot. Thank you for making this.
Kenna, you are the beauty guru youtube ever needed but didn't knew
I’m so excited for this!!! I need this. My cystic acne is killing me as a grown women.. I’m excused of the painful cycle of acne on my face. My face looks scary.. the into to this really hits home.
The breadfruit for acne sounds wonderful! I might have to get your kit! 😘
Thanks for all the tips! I hate having clogged pores and blackheads I'm always picking at them.
Can you please do one of these for anti wrinkle skincare?!
Yes! Love this recommendation thank you :)
I've been dealing with acne since 13 and I'm almost 25 now.. Thank you for this video! :)
It's wonderful to hear a smart woman talking 😍
I love how you have an idea ask the question and hours later the video it's up!!! So diferent from other youtubers
What a timing! I‘m struggeling with painful acne on my whole face since 3 weeks. Never had that so bad before and now I‘m 36 and hide in my appartment since 2 weeks... dermatologist already consulted, now waiting for my gynecologist to return from vacation. BTW, I now like your eyes without the obvious fake lashes much more, you‘re such a beautiful person 😍
I literally thought this was Shailene Woodley when I clicked on this video. But glad I clicked. Very informative!
Thank you for watching!
thank you for this video 💜 battling is acne is suffocating and tiring and makes you insecure about how you look. Thank you for this 💞
Thank you so much for posting this! I not only found it incredibly informative but you also reminded me that my acne isnt who I am and I have really needed that reminder (:
You mentioned that you like to do oil massages a few times a week - I was just curious at WHAT oil you tend to use for this
I typically use hemp seed oil or kukui nut oil! They are nice and emollient but do not clog pores
if you could please do a video on large pores/blackheads!!
amen to this. my entire family has large pores TT.TT
Thank you for this video. It's very helpful to have someone speak directly about these things instead of reading a million articles about it, which ultimately feel more impersonal to me and don't help. The only suggestion I have is to spell the ingredients you're talking about on the screen as you go through them. I think it would be nice to have that visual of the word. But I appreciate you putting them in the description so I can look into them more. Again, thank you!
My favourite acne busters are... Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Azelaic Acid. I also love Retinol. But you have to be careful with Retinoids, as I'm sure overuse caused burst blood vessels on my face and started to make me look even older. Benzoyl Peroxide Is great when you first go into battle with acne and your face is covered. But it won't stop new acne from coming. And it bleaches anything it gets on. So I used to only use it at night, with an old towel over my pillow. The only over the counter Benzoyl Peroxide product I know of in the UK is Acnecide 5% Gel. Yesterday I ordered some Caudalie Resveratrol [Lift] Night Infusion Cream. But I don't know if it's the same Trans-Resveratrol you spoke of. The only Salicylic Acid product I can use is The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. All other Salicylic products I've ever tried have caused me so much damage. 1) Acne 10 Times Worse. 2) Bright Red Sore Skin. 3) Dry sore skin around my nose. I have super oily skin and I get most but not all of my products from The Ordinary. I'd say the Ordinary's Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution has been the biggest star in clearing my face of acne. But I've just started using their Lactic Acid, and I think that could possibly be another great product.
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SO FREAKING MUCH! Thank you so much for the content you’re posting.
love your content! You and Dr Dray combined really give me a good guideline for skincare. You are also so beautiful!
They are so helpful! I also recommend adding Liah Yoo to your skincare watchlist. These ladies have helped me so much.
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Giving me Shailene Woodley vibes!
Never had acne until I turned 20 & then I started really paying attention to ingredients. Now I’ve gotten it under control & love learning more! Thank you for such informative videos
Could you add like products you would recommend that go along with this video pleaseeeee??
Thank you for making these videos! I would love a similar video on skin texture/acne scar skincare.
Great idea!
After using harsh products for years, I finally figured out that I had sensitive skin. Now, I choose the lowest Ph cleanser I can find. But What helped me the most was changing my pillow cases often and stop drinking Starbucks (or dark roasted/espresso) coffee. Tea used to break me out when I was a teenager, but I can drink it, just not daily.
Huh. That's really interesting. I've never heard of tea or coffee causing acne or skin issues. I've never really thought about tbh. Is it only drinking them that causes it or can you not use face products that have coffee or tea in them either?
@@Alex-ge8cp I don''t know about other products with coffee. But what happened to me was a weird instant breakout from a really good, dark roasted coffee. It wasn't hives, but actual painful pimples. I finally put it together and have been able to control my acne by avoiding some coffees. Some brands break me out after a few days use, some don't. The pillowcase thing I heard about from Brooke Shields in the 70's.
Pleaseeeeee do a video showing your natural recipes for acne, my skin it’s very oily and I don’t no what to do, HELPPP 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
You’re so beautiful! 😍 I love this channel so much!
Listen, I’m hearing you, but I can’t get over how stunning you are! Also, thank you for this in-depth video! I learned a lot.
If you have oily skin, its because your skin is dry and the skin needs to produce more oil to compensate, which leads too excess oil. This can happen if you exfoliate too much as well. I have oily skin, my dermatologist told me to use a face oil in addition to my skin care regimen. Once I added the face oil (First Aid face oil), which is a light oil, my skin stop becoming overly oily. I went from waking up with a face that looked like it was coated in a layer of oil, to a healthy amount. I use a foaming wash, essence, serum, and face oil daily along with peeling pads at night with face oil. My skin is soooo bright!
could you do a video on derma rolling?
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!
I have been struggling with acne since I was in middle school. I am now 21 & still have acne & acne scaring. I can’t wait to receive your skin care to see if it works for my sensitive skin ☺️
Lauren Green any update?
Thank you kenna ❤️ I think you are the first person that I have ever heard say that it’s ok to have acne
I was hoping you'd say something about getting rid of acne scars... I don't have such a problem, but I do have a few atrophic varicella scars and I really don't know what to try: darmapen, fillers, etc.
What's your opinion on modern radiofrequency treatments such as Matrix?
I love getting informed !!!!!
regarding oil massages- i do a similar thing with a balm like clinique take the day off cleansing balm! it's an oily balm that really removes all dirt and makeup but i can feel blackheads from my nose coming out and dissolving. i'd recommend using a gel cleanser as a second cleanse after that. a real game changer.
Yes! Love a good double cleanse it's so satisfying
I'm 25 years old and just started dealing with hormonal acne after switching birth control, but I figured out the most important thing was to leave it alone! It really pays off to be patient instead of picking at it and it making it worse. In my routine I use double cleansing with an oil and then a gentle cleanser, but after watching this ima try azealic acid for the scarring. Thanks for this video!!
Yes not picking can be so difficult but so worth it! Love the double cleanse method
Awesome video as always! I would love to hear your take on hair and scalp care also if you know anything about it or are interested in discussing it!!
Yes! Love that recommendation thank you!
Hey Kenna, you are currently, my favorite youtube channel. Please don't stop making vids!!!
Thank you so much for your support!
This video came at such a good time. Ulta is having their 21 days of beauty where a lot of there products will be 50% off. I’m gonna stock up on a lot of new skin care!!! Thanksxx
dr dray just uploaded a video about that sale, she's a dermatologist and she breaks down every product on sale. i really recommend it :)
Carolina Heza omg, thanks for the suggestion!!
@@saroneaimah8854 you're most welcome ^^
Quite enjoying the Biochemist perspective, since the skin care world is still very much led by misconceptions. However I gotta say retinol/retinoid is vitamin A and do not exfoliate skin.
Thank you! This Video was so helpful. My dermatologist told me that I can only get rid of my cystic acne if i use benzoyl peroxide, ALTHOUGH I toöd her that my skin is very sensitive and that the last acne lotion I had from another dermatologist dried my skin out so bad to the point whre my skin was flaking. And she told me i can‘t do anything against my black- and whiteheads other than going to the beautician TWICE a week for a facial. I‘m glad I didn‘t buy the lotion she prescribed me. Again, thank you very much for this Video! Also, can you do a video where you show us your skincare routine?
I will be doing my skincare routine very soon!!
Would have been great if you included some photos but overall wonderful video, very informative, Thank you!!
Just what I needed! Thanks Kenna!
I think the way you got into skincare is so interesting. I preordered the skincare system on your site and am really excited to try it. I have some acne which I believe to be hormonal + maybe also related to my digestion and from time to time mild rosacea. I actually use nothing on my skin cause everything I tried felt ‘too harsh’ for me and mainly I’d love something that can help my skin feel hydrated and has anti inflammatory properties. And well, as you said, I too noticed that if I am particularly stressed my acne will just get worse. Thank you for your video, very informative as always. Also your skin is glowing ! You are such a natural beauty
Thank you so much for your support!!
Can you please say what oil you use for blackhead removal, and your exact process/technique for trying to remove them
I use hemp seed oil or kukui nut oil. I will do facial massage for about 30 mins massaging in small light circular motions on my entire face. I follow up with a gel cleanser and use a warm washcloth to gently take the oil an cleanser off my skin. I follow up with the Altilis Beauty serum & moisturizer! I do this about twice a week
Would be cool to see a video from you on how olaplex works and do a test to show the bonds etc? And weather or not it actually works. :)
I am sold on the breadfruit! I will DEFINITELY be purchasing your products. I've been struggling with hormonal cysts for 7 years from age 21 and I've been looking for something different on the market for years. You're amazing!
Thank you so much for your support! I look forward to you trying the products :)
Sarah G did they work?
Thanks doll! Been having acne since I went through puberty! Went on curology because it seems like the only thing that works. Benzoyl peroxide doesn’t seem to work for me :( salycilic acid & glycolic Acid have seemed to work for me in the past!
And tea tree oil!!! However, tea tree oil is a long process. I’ve heard of yarrow essential oil but I didn’t know it could work with acne. I’ll take a look into it!
I’ve gone to the dermatologist but every time I give my concerns and ask questions they dismiss me and smirk at my research and questions. :(((
parisamour13 same x 100 for me. I’m on curology now too and it’s working wonders for me. Better than anything I tried myself or any dermatologist has recommended.
Jerika Manning yay for curology! Heaven sent honestly!
I have been struggling with acne for years and even worse after I had my son I just never know what to look for in products that will actually help me. Thank you for this video!
Kenna such great info! Can you please recommend some great products with the ingredient trans-resveratrol? I’ve been wanting to give that ingredient a shot with my acne 🤗
The ordinary has a resveratrol product
Risharne Clark Do they now 👀 thank you! Will give a try 👍🏼
Thank you, Kenna!!
very good video! thank you
I also think it’s very important to mention diet when it comes to acne. Inflammatory foods, such as dairy and processed sugar, can wreak havoc on our faces.
Yes I plan on doing an entire video on diet + acne! There's so much to cover
Awesome!!
Guys you can just buy the Glycolic Pads by Nip+Fab. They contain:
5% glycolic acid
Salicylic acid
Lactic acid
(When using the Night Pads, the next day you have to wash your face and apply SPF protection in the morning)
It has honestly helped my skin a lot it got rid of my red acne scars which made it look like I had a lot of acne on my cheeks even though they were just scars, and don’t worry these pads do not burn or sting your skin at all I thought it would but it just feels cold ❤️
Do the uv lights to kill bacteria for pimples really work? Is there much skin cancer risk or is it short and minor enough that the exposure isn't too bad? The one I saw was the revive light therapy "poof" light.
basschica the acne therapy lights are uv free so no risk of skin cancer
There have been some recalls for these products as they are causing blindness in some individuals. I will not recommend red/ blue light therapy until more information is available about these adverse reactions
@@KennaWhitnell lol they no doubt shined it right in their eyes. At least I wouldn't do that. 😂
OMGGGG!!! Thanks . I already have this products on my skincare routine... But now it all makes sense
You could do a video on what to put on our face first. Step by step
I would really appreciate it ! 💞💞
Great video! I found sulfur cream is also greatly helpful for surface acne spots. I’ve been doing salicylic acid cleanser but it’s not cutting it, started looking into tretinoin...the more I research I did the more intrigued I got.
Glycerin soap has been great for my acne-prone skin. It’s heavy duty cleanser without being drying. Glycerin has mild exfoliating properties and it helps regulate skin cell lifespan.
in my experience makeup didnt make my acne any worse! i have pcos and bad hormonal acne all over my face, i cant leave the house without using at least concealer or foundation. at some point when i was using a certain foundation my acne even calmed down even tho it didnt have any remotely good ingredients lmao and as soon as i ran out and got another one my skin went back to being really bad from just kinda bad LOL but tbh yeah if someone wears a lot of makeup and DOESNT REMOVE IT PROPERLY it can clog pores and harm ur skin but if its washed off properly with 2 step cleansing it really wont do much damage, if any at all. ofc its better to go bare faced, but in 90% of cases stopping wearing makeup wont magically fix acne :(
Hi! Would you be able to list the products and masks that you use as well as your routine? 😁
Nevermind! I saw your ALTILIS video 😁
This was so helpful! Thank you Kenna 🖤
BP is the only thing that works for my skin it makes it acne free, retinol or glycolic or salicylic doesn’t help as well only benzoyl peroxide, it does dry it out but that’s only when I don’t get brakeouts when it’s dry
Would you recommend trans-resveratrol in supplement form for acne? or just topically? thank you so much for making these videos, you've helped me so much with my skin!
Love from Ottawa
I second this
Here I am referring to the topical application of trans-resveratrol for acne! If you want it in your diet just eat a handful of grapes :)
Important info
This was so helpful!!! I love your videos!
Our queen ras returned ♡
I’ve had acne for 30ish years - severe at first but milder as the years have gone on. It’s only in the last 8 months that it’s finally under control. The things I did were religiously using The Ordinary products for my skin type and doing my regime night and day. Making sure I let my products sink in before sleep so the pillow doesn’t benefit instead of me and most of all, I stopped squeezing and picking. Squeezing cystic acne was causing scarring, bleeding and swelling and nothing, NOTHING ever came out so I finally learnt it was pointless. I must say, this might sound icky and gross to most people but when I get the urge to squeeze and pick, I watch blackhead popping videos. Same satisfaction but none of my skin will be damaged! Weird I know. I have one spot at the moment and I know it’ll go in a couple of days. After so long, it’s nice to be free...just in time for wrinkles lol.
This is so helpful! Would you please do a video regarding Rosacea and ingredients that may help? Or natural remedies! 😀
Just adore 🥰 your videos and everything you are accomplishing 🙏🏻✨
Soo when are you dropping your skincare line!! I’m ready to buy it
Literally just ordered from you, can't wait for the magic!
Thank you so much for your support!
Thank you so much for your support!
Hi Kenna, thanks for your informative videos. Could you do a video explaining the shelf life of different beauty products and how often we should be tossing/replacing them? Thanks!
Absolutely!
I got cystic acne because I changed my contraceptive pill. I tried for 3 months with salicylic acid and did nothing of course. Now I am using benzoyl peroxide and in 2 weeks is almost gone, I am really making sure to use rich moisturizers to keep my skin from drying out a lot. It should not come back as I returned to my usual pill and my hormones are back to stable.
This was such an amazing helpful video. I just wish you mentioned some products that includes those ingredients so that I don’t have to go searching for things. Non the less as per usual your knowledge is always helpful:)
seema786 the 10% azelaic acid booster from Paula’s Choice is excellent. I’ve loved everything I’ve gotten from PC, and this one is a standout
im so glad your making more content
Love this! I find that my acne and redness of my pimples are reduced when I do the first cleanse od my double cleanse with a mix of jojoba oil, tamanu oil and (a very small amount based on aromatherapy instructions) of lavender essential oil if anyone wants to try that. I love tamanu in skincare products and find it's helped my skin a lot along with glycolic and salicylic and I use benzoyl peroxide when I need more instant gratification haha!
Sounds like the perfect mix of natural and over-the-counter options to target acne! Love how you combine both.
Good evening, Kenna! 😀🌞
What can i do if my skin is used to benzoyl peroxide. I use it for a lot of years and always breake out way more than without..
This was very helpful and informative, thanks so much!!
what if my acne started out as normal pimples but has developed into quite severe cystic acne? I've gone to countless dermatologists, tried several topical (Clindamycin, Benzoyl peroxide, Tretinoin) and oral prescriptions (anything from isotretinoin, to antibiotics to birth control) and at this point, I honestly don't know what to do. I know acne for my age is to be expected (I'm 17) but I haven't seen my face anywhere near to being clear since I was 12.
Johanna Uhl the thing that finally worked for my terrible cystic acne was Accutane. I tried everything else first.
Hey Johanna! Send me an email at kenna.sciencebabes@gmail(dot)com and we can chat more.
can you touch a bit more on small white bumps and ingredients that can help with it in your follow up video? it would be so helpful just because i’ve had them for quite some time now and they continue to be stubborn, thanks!
i believe zinc is really good for that, dr dray already has a video on the topic, it's really informative
Small white bumps need to be gently exfoliated! Try a lactic acid or glycolic acid peel 3 x per week. You may also want to try a retinoid product if the peels are not doing the trick
Carolina Heza i’ll definitely check it out, thank you!
Kenna thank you so much!
I am 25 and my acne has been constant on my chin for YEARS. They are huge, painful, hormonal pimples and always leave pigmentation. I will be purchasing Altilis Beauty products
Risharne Clark Any update?
@@taylorhoch4581 the doctor changed my contraceptive pill and that has helped heaps. I haven't bought the skincare yet
Kenna, how did u discover breadfruit ? As is not a common Ingredient in skincare
Kenna! I love your biochemical perspective on skin care and specific ingredients. As a fellow biochem/ biomedical sciences advocate I would love to hear your review/thoughts on Curology. I have been seeing non-stop adds for this product. Does this stuff really work??
My dad is in this 40’s he has intense back acne, he showers 2 daily, and is looking for answers! He works out daily. Eats clean.
This video has helped me so much!! Thank you!!!
You are an absolute QUEEN for this! Thank you from the bottom of my heart
I'm going to film a video about acne and diet which will be focusing on cystic and hormonal acne! Thanks for watching :)
Omg! I really appreciate it
Thank you so much! That was VERY informative!
Can you please please do a video on your favorite skincare products?
Juts ordered your moisturizer! Can’t wait to try it ❤️
Thank you so much for your support!
Michelle M did it help you? What type of skin do you have?
taylor I haven’t received it yet. I think the lead time was 6 weeks so hope to be receiving it soon!
I get cystic acne behind my ears all the time.... 🤕
If you use a topical treatment like benzoyl peroxide, do you let it dry on clean skin and the follow with the rest of your skincare? Or can it not be layered?
That should definitely come as your last step in your skincare routine.
hamsterfay not necessarily. A lot of dermatologists recommend using a day/night cream on top of it because it dries the skin out. Even so that your skin is peeling or burned. So yes you should use a cream afterwards.
I recommend following the directs of use as advised on the specific product as each type of benzoyl peroxide product can be different. They can absolutely be layered though! If it is just a toner with benzoyl peroxide then yes I would definitely recommend with a gel moisturizer afterwards
Great video, packed with so much info, thank you Cheif #sciencebabe 🌺💕🌺