I wanna tell Shereene from several years ago, who was grumpy her friends were going out while she studied, that she was going to help so many people because of her hustle, humor and tenacity. Such a light! I love starting my Saturdays with your videos.
This comment is so wholesome and inspiring. She really was sacrificing her time back then to help us now 🥺 Also, makes me hate my studies a little less reading this. Thank you, you’re amazing.
@@shereeneidriss seriously, I’m not even that into skincare. I do the basics like wash, spf and retinol. But I watch all of your videos because I just enjoy it.
Thank you so much for discussing genetic predisposition to dark undereyes. I inherited very deep-set eyes with *extremely* dark circles from my mother, who was Eastern European & Lebanese, *both* of which are ethnicities are heavily prone to significant pigmentation around the eyes. But rather than inheriting her olive complexion (which I think modern Western "beauty standards" are at least somewhat accepting of as being more a more "complimenting" skintone of that hyperpigmation), I inherited my Scottish & Irish father's much *much* more fair "cool undertone" complexion. So the added contrast has always caused my circles to have been extremely pronounced & "bruised" looking, even when I was a child. I've long known & understood that in my case it was hereditary, not an indication of me being "sickly" or "over-tired" as casual observers often take it upon themselves to comment on unsolicited, but sometimes it just feels very validating & affirming for medical professionals to remind the world of that. So thank you again.
Easter European usually have no pigmentation under eyes at all. Eastern Europeans have very fair skin, not much sun and eye circles are very rare, given a healthy lifestyle.
I’m a Family Med Physician who has to know lot about everything. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE that you explain things down to the science so that even physicians can learn from you, but it’s not so overwhelmingly difficult that a non-medical person can’t understand. I hear and see the passion as you talk, and it’s infectious! So glad I found your channel
I cannot thank you enough for this video. I've had dark pigmentation under my eyes since childhood and for the longest time I thought it was me being tired or something. A friend suggested just a year ago that it may be genetic and it's crazy that it had never crossed my mind given my mother also has them and has had them since youth. Your video helped me not only confirm that it is pigmentation but also provided me with products to try and minimise the darkness of it as much as possible. It's the first time I hear of this. I hate wearing concealer so I felt like it couldn't be helped for the longest time! Thank you so much, I will try that!
You don't want to go on too long and bore us?! I could listen to you talk about this stuff for hours! So informative and entertaining. Thank you so much for these videos!
When she says, "I've been taking it for over two decades" I'm like wow, ok, I taught she was on her late 20's. Chances are, she's on her 40's or late 30's. She looks soooo young. Congratulations on keeping your skin this beautiful.
I’m dying to know how old she is! When I first saw her I though she was about 25 maximum! Then I found out she has 2 kids husband the whole thing and thought ok maybe she is 30 but she seems to be older ? She can’t be older than 32-33 come on! I suspect she has had fillers on her forehead and maybe under eyes but even with fillers she still looks very very young.
@@terimorris3560 my name used to be Teri Morris. Anyhow, if she has fillers, that is the best job ever done. I thought the same about her being in her 20's. I just found her today. My thoughts were got she ha gotten her Doctorate quickly. She must be brilliant.
@@terimorris3560 She does botox, and she's open about it. Even she injects it herself sometimes. But still, her job is impressive. I've seen others with botox and they don't look as fine as she does.
@@anareginacoronado1147 I’ve only watched 3 vids of her I didn’t know she is open about Botox lol. Thanks for letting me know. You are so wright that even with Botox other people don’t look as good. Do you know how old is she?
I'm starting medical school this summer & you inspired me to explore dermatology as a potential specialty :) Thank you for all your advice - it helped clear my hormonal acne & improve my skin so much! You rock Dr. Idriss!
THANK YOU for advising young adults to cherish their youth, providing both more affordable and high-end recommendations as well as science-based solutions, and linking the products mentioned. These videos are easy to consume and the products are convenient to find. Love hearing your relatable thoughts as a professional/subject matter expert!
As a recovering alcoholic I can say that it did a lot of damage to my skin. I have quite a few broken capillaries on my face now that a never had before. I'm trying to get rid of them though. And hopefully what I've learned from watching so many of Dr. Idriss' videos will prove to be helpful. Almost 4 yrs sober, not going back.
Hi Shereene, love your videos :) is it possible to put 'example pictures' when describing each condition (ie herniated fat pads, puffy underlies etc). It may seems self explanatory, but it really helps to have a clear image of what is being described at each stage. lots of love and looking forward to many more videos from you x
Thank you for validating that Arabs are genetically predisposed to dark under eyes from pigmentation. I’ve been trying to convince my family to not undergo procedures to “fix this problem” but felt crazy because no one believes me 😅 BTW, loved the family’s surprise appearance. Literally happens to me in every zoom meeting lol
I'm an African. I have darker pigment around my eyes since childhood. I've never minded. I am fascinated by people who are trying to get rid of that. It must be cultural. I only noticed them when I am going heavy with makeup. I hardly ever wear makeup because I live at the equator and it's super hot here.
@@grishma.kalote.mchugh Also, people of Germanic and Eastern European decent also suffer from this !!! AArrrg !!!! We are still beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
i also want to add that i have dark skin (hispanic genes) and my entire family has very bad dark circles. sometimes it looks like i have been punched 😞should i not even try to get the expensive serums that you mentioned for pigmentation? i already avoid rubbing of my eyes and have been applying sunscreen daily.
I think it's 100% possible to embrace aging gracefully and still take steps to preserve our youthfulness all we can. There's a fine line between taking steps to prevent wrinkles and allowing our entire lives to be consumed by it, though. I know I've walked that line a few times myself.
I am 68 and no one ever guesses my age correctly. I think it is partially genetics, sun avoidance/protection, good skin care routines and the use of ice balls, caffeine seruns and retinol. Great advice on this chanel.
Bless you for this video! My dad has been trying everything he can find to reduce the “extreme puffiness” under his eyes (he is 86 and worried that it was a medical problem of some sort). Hearing your description of herniated fat pads, I can now explain to him what they are (my grandpa had them also) and calm his worry about why he has them and he can realize that they are (thanks genetics) something normal for him and not something wrong! So very glad I found your channel!!!!!
I just love that pink sweater and shirt, and they really look good on you! As someone who probably has all under eye problems apart from pigmentation, I really appreciated this video. I had fillers under the eyes done years ago, by a very unprofessional provider, and it resulted in strange looking bags under the eyes. Nobody wanted to remove them, saying that hyaluronic acid should go away on it´s own with time and that hyaluronidase would melt my own tissue. Finally, over 2 years later one doctor accepted to remove them, such a relief. I´ve been suggested to try fat instead but I´ve been reluctant as I´m worried about anything that´s not possible to resolve if there´s a problem, I´m glad to hear your explanation about why fat injections should be avoided.
So much helpful in depth information. I feel like I’m someone that gets sucked into eye creams not knowing which ingredients are good for what or believing that in order to get a certain look I need some type of cosmetic treatment. It is so so helpful to have someone honestly and completely explain ingredients and what they do as well as explaining the realistic expectations from certain products or ingredients. It’s equally as refreshing to have you explain what different cosmetic procedures do and when they are necessary as well as normalizing these things instead of them being some sort of “taboo” for most people. And the background info on why or how you have certain issue is so freaking incredible. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏
I just found your channel last night and I’m so incredibly stuck on you now lol I’ve been into trying new skin care products since I was 19 to try and prevent aging as much as possible. Now that I’m 36 and watching you, you’re making me question a lot of what I thought I knew about skin care lol I SOOOO appreciate how you explain everything, what works and what doesn’t, etc. thank you for what you do and I will continue soaking up all of your knowledge ❤️❤️
I'd love a video on combining treatments for different problems (mine are: sagging, wrinkles, dark spots, KP, congested pores at T zone...). What things are good to do together, what to space out am and PM and day to day. There is great info on what ingredients/actives to use, but not on how to combine so they're working together. I know this may be very involved and better with a personal dermatologist, but I've never seen much on multiple problem concurrent treatments so thought it might make good content that a lot of people have questions about.
That was a lot of valuable information! So many things I’ve never heard of that I could have been trying over the years. My eyes have really taken a toll on my self esteem. Your videos not only give honest advice but remind us that this is normal aging & there’s nothing wrong with it, in addition to products or in office procedures available. Thank you!!!!!
Im fair skinned and have had dark circles my entire life because of my coloring and bone shape. BUT I'm 33 and have no crows feet so I guess that's good.
Really helpful, been a major issue for me. After covid restrictions lift, you've encouraged me to speak to a derm about this. Keep making videos, they're informative and your presentation skills are deeply engaging!
Also a Vitamin K eye cream I'm really enjoying is the Herbal Dynamics Beauty Vitamin K & Green Tea Brightening Eye Cream. Also cruelty-free and fragrance-free! x
What an amazing overview of this issue! I have struggled with under eye darkness since i was a teenager and although i have done much research and even asked dermatologists about it, (i have gotten some good advice along the way) i have never gotten a comprehensive understanding of what the problem could/ could not be, and how to best address it with realistic expectations. There is just so much noise out there in the skincare world. THANK YOU!
I come from a line of people with high cheek bones and large eyes. The circles will forever be part of our features, but I will use these tips to help. Thank you so much. Glad to know circles are normal for a lot of people
As someone who works in the scientific field, I am dismayed by the lack of reasoning behind {potentially dangerous} trending beauty hacks. Yet, I hold on to hope because of beautiful souls like Dr. Idriss, who provide actionable advice such as switching AM Antihistamine to PM. Genius!
I’m so glad you mentioned we can use Tretinoin under the eyes!! What a relief. I always wanted the anti-aging benefit but was told not to use under the eyes. Yay!! Such an excellent video
I’m glad you talk about genetics I’m mixed heritage, Jamaican, British/ West Indian/ African and I’m very Hispanic looking and we have very dark under eyes ♥️ I feel shocking when people comment on them x
I just love your content so much. You're like a thousand times more informative than every other "skincare guru" on youtube. PLEASE do a video on retinol!!
Very well said. I've been searching regarding how to fix some under-eye issues and this was the only video that talks the right thing. Thank you for this :).
You are absolutely a truthful Doctor. Whatever fillers, it may not or will not completely dissolve as they claimed to be. So over time, one who constantly having fillers in the face will in some point may look wonky or weird or not natural especially when one's reached certain age when the skin has lesser density. Very scary indeed
This was so helpful! After watching this I was able to determine that most of my dark circle issues were due to pigmentation and tried a niacinamide cream. Noticed a difference pretty quickly. Thank you!
Just discovered your channel yesterday and have binge watched like 8 episodes since then! I absolutely love how you explain things and that your recommendations are evidence-based! So thank you for sharing this with us!! You mentioned pore refinement briefly in one of your other videos, the tip about rose water, and so I wonder whether you could do a full video on how to deal with larger than desirable pores? x
This was highly educational for me, i would look for a lot of solutions to avoid my under-eyes from getting darker as a consequence to my bad habits of staying up very late in the past. I was also confused that depending on the lighting, the shade of my under-eyes would change and almost look unnoticeable. With your video i was able too understand why it happens and how i could help myself, so thank you so much for making this! I am so glad to have found your channel, you explain so well and i am thankful!
FI I love it too! Try the eye sunscreen from Goop. I think it is a great dupe (a least for my fair skin - it only comes in one peachy / pink color). It cost less and last a lot longer. I think it’s call bright eyes (it’s upstairs
You're such a wonderful source of information. When you're really clear about specific ingredients, like in the Vitamin C video, it helps me better understand the p oducts I'm looking at. Love your passion!
after seeing you put retinol under eyes I've started doing the same and the area does seem healthier looking! thanks for the excellent video doctor! still watching as I type this haha
@@shereeneidriss how do we apply retinol under the eyes? Is it the same way you would apply an under eye cream? And, can it be the regular one you put all over your face, or a special one?
@@vazq_Fernanda you didn't ask me but I use a specific one for the eyes by Avene called A oxitive (retinal in the USA) and it was recommended by Dr Dray
@@vazq_Fernanda Dr. Shereene put Vaseline Petroleum Jelly under her eyes before lightly patting the retinoid on top. Don't go near your eyes, though. She only put it at the lower half of her eye bag area.
So, I think my major cause of dark circles is the second one. My under eyes are so dark a purple that they look black. When tilting my head back with direct light, it does lighten up a bit- but not entirely. I also have pretty extreme under eye hollows- because the fat bit that starts at my nose and continues to my cheeks is very prominent. So they look black, and I’ve found no concealer or colour corrector that fixes it. And I’ve tried pretty much everything. But I haven’t tried caffeine or vitamin K, so I’ll give those a go. Fillers aren’t an option for me (I’ve heard they can help), because it’s just far too expensive, and budget skin care is as much as I can shell out for. But I’ll definitely put the Inkey List caffeine eye cream on my to buy list!
I didn’t even notice that you were hitting the table until you said something! I love your style and how laidback/real you are. It’s like talking to a really smart friend 💙
I have Alopecia Areata and due to stress I get those bald spots time to time (especially in quarantine. The hair grows back eventually but takes way too long no matter what I do which makes me quiet insecure about my hair. I would love to learn about treating that area as quickly as possible. Btw I love how you explain concepts, your approach in life so please keep making these videos:) Love you
Ich bin eine Kosmetikerin, arbeite für eine Hautärztin. Ich habe von dir ganz viel gelernt...ich bin sehr dankbar, dass du dir Zeit nimmst und dein Wissen mit uns teilst. ☺️😘😇
My great grandmother was native and everyone since then on that side of the family has had dark circles and my pale blue undertoned skin makes it show terrrribly. I know it isn’t completely fixable, but these tips help improve it to some extent. Thank you 😊
I dont usually watch youtube video over 10 minutes without skipping and not actually listening to every word but believe me when I say i watched every second of this video and heard every word because omg it educated me so much and helped me thank you so much 💜
I just found you yesterday and you are so inspiring to me! I'm finishing school for estheticians (just currently on pause because of the virus) and I've been feeling really lost lately in regards to my career path and stuff like that. But seeing you on this channel speaking about these topics so enthusiastically and correctly (which is the most important) I'm starting to really enjoy this career field again, so thank YOU for that. :) I guess I was just tired of all these teenaged so called "skincare specialists" without actually being one, so yeah. Love this channel! So happy you decided to start making videos!
Thank you. Finally I get the answers to my questions in an honest, knowledgeable way that I understand. I'm hooked on your videos because your candor and facial expressions have me laughing and learning. Merci
Hi Shereene!!! Thanks for your explanations, they're simple and useful! I have sensitive, combination skin, with genetic predisposition to sun spots. As you've already talked about pigmentation, maybe next time we could talk more about pores? How to clean and minimize them? Thanks
I have learned so much from you Dr. Shereene. Any topic about healthy skin is gold for me. Listening to your advice and seeing how passionate you are about your message and information, it makes a smile in my heart. Also, the fact that ur husband and kid walk passed by while the videos was running, it shows reality and authenticity to your life and makes ur information more valuable because you are giving your time to teach us. Im happy u exist and I hope I learn much more. Mental and skin awareness is now my priority in my 30s.
Mandelic acid all for undereye Lactic Sunblock Hydroquinone Arbitutin inkely ordinary Retinol after vaseline or moisturiser Nicenamide Caffine inkely Teabag Cold spoon Vitamin k
I’ve had dark circles since I was 5yo, I’ve tried all of these, and nothing has helped. My main issue is the shadow, and now with age, I have a more hollow shadow. I don’t have issues with puffiness, and the fine lines don’t bother me yet. Im pretty sure that for my under eye issues, surgery is my only option at this point.
This channel is by far The Best, when it comes to skin care! I am a doctor who suffers dark eye lids and under eyes. @Dr. Shereene Idriss, can you please address the issue of dark, frail and wrinkled eyelids? On a side note, I've had severe sun damage to my skin while in med school, not knowing back then how crucial sunscreens are. I haven't been able to fix my dark eyelids and under eyes ever since and its getting worse!
I work at a makeup/skincare store in Canada and I find your videos to be way more informational and objective than the ones we use for weekly trainings. Thank you Dr. Idrees for sharing your knowledge!
Yes I agree! Ive been working in high end cosmetics for 25 yrs and lets be for real here..those "trainings" are only showing us how to sell and push products..nothing more.This is much better.
That was the most informative and helpful video on undereye bags. I went to a dermatologist about mine and he didn't even try to determine what type they were. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's much appreciated.
Yay my favourite Dermatologist 😊 I love the content you make! I watch every video even if it doesn’t apply to me. I like to be knowledgeable and help others
I have natural dark circles under my eyes, they don't necessarily bother me as much as they did a few years ago, but sometimes i do look too tired, this video helped alot thankyou :)
I’m so happy I discovered you Shereene! I’m here to take all that knowledge you have to offer with your wonderful personality. Please keep doing what you’re doing! I’m here for it 👏🏼👏🏼
I pm 41 and have very thin, light skin and believe my dark circles are from allergies and being able to see the blood vessels. I’ve stopped trying to completely cover them, and more try to reflect off them. That has helped as the thick colors and formulas don’t set in and make it look worse. Recently I’ve started using The Ordinary Buffet + Copper peptides and hello! My undereyes are looking so good. Most sure what’s happening there, but I’m keeping it up.
Hey Dr. Shereene. Love from India. If you do see this comment.... Please consider making a video on skin care for pcod/ pcos patients- including laser/ other options for hirsuitism that may occur as part of the disease. Thanks a ton! - a fellow doctor from across the globe
Thank you SOO much!! I'm 34 and have started seeing shadowing under my eyes and was trying to figure out what's the eye cream for me and you REALLY answered my question! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
If you could talk for hours and hours about this you should create a series. A lot of people struggle for TH-cam content but if you have the content sounds like a gold mine to me...
I wish this video was around 20 years ago. I had the worst dark circles when I was a teen. My skin was always very translucent, you could literally see the veins under my eyes. I used to be so frustrated because I would shop for eye cream and it would all be for pigmentation. There was nothing out there for vasculature. As I have gotten older, my dark circles have gone away, thank goodness! Now I just have to worry about fine lines and my acne.
Hello Dr. Shereene, happy Saturday! could you please do a video on preventive botox? And when its the right time to start thinking about cosmetic procedures? (i.e. botox, fillers, etc) Thank you!
You, Dr. Shereene Idriss, are the best thing that’s happened toTH-cam in a long long time! Thank you for the incredible amount of useful information you share with us!!
Currently loving Nivea’s Q10 power antiwrinkle firming eyecream, Im in my twenties and Ive tried eye creams from estee lauder, the ordinary, skin ceutical and khiels, they didnt do anything noticeable. But the nivea one brightens and smoothens so well!
You kind of broke my heart since I can’t magically get rid of my dark circles 😭 I am an eye rubber 😭😭. On the bright side, I am intrigued by arnica! I will most likely be trying it. Also, because of you I now wear sunscreen on my face everyday!! Thank you for for being here to give us information we know we can trust! 💖
THIIIsss. I'm 27 and I've got them pretty deep already. Not to menstion I have very thin skin, which worsens the case. I'm going to start with retinol for the first time ever. Hopefully it will improve.
Thank you ! I have never known how to deal with the puffiness under my eyes now I have some applications to try ! I love how much you explained all the factors ! Thank you!
I wanna tell Shereene from several years ago, who was grumpy her friends were going out while she studied, that she was going to help so many people because of her hustle, humor and tenacity. Such a light! I love starting my Saturdays with your videos.
😍😍😍 LOL I was so grumpy but this message means everything 🙌❤️🙏 thank you thank you!
This comment is so wholesome and inspiring. She really was sacrificing her time back then to help us now 🥺
Also, makes me hate my studies a little less reading this. Thank you, you’re amazing.
Such good friends you both seem, also inspires me to be more studious
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@@shereeneidriss seriously, I’m not even that into skincare. I do the basics like wash, spf and retinol. But I watch all of your videos because I just enjoy it.
Thank you so much for discussing genetic predisposition to dark undereyes. I inherited very deep-set eyes with *extremely* dark circles from my mother, who was Eastern European & Lebanese, *both* of which are ethnicities are heavily prone to significant pigmentation around the eyes. But rather than inheriting her olive complexion (which I think modern Western "beauty standards" are at least somewhat accepting of as being more a more "complimenting" skintone of that hyperpigmation), I inherited my Scottish & Irish father's much *much* more fair "cool undertone" complexion. So the added contrast has always caused my circles to have been extremely pronounced & "bruised" looking, even when I was a child.
I've long known & understood that in my case it was hereditary, not an indication of me being "sickly" or "over-tired" as casual observers often take it upon themselves to comment on unsolicited, but sometimes it just feels very validating & affirming for medical professionals to remind the world of that. So thank you again.
Easter European usually have no pigmentation under eyes at all. Eastern Europeans have very fair skin, not much sun and eye circles are very rare, given a healthy lifestyle.
You’re obviously very knowledgeable and your experience is evident because you’re talking to us not reading something to us so Thanks
@@J.E.C. I have an EE background (with other stuff), very fair skin but very dark circles. Just got worse as I've aged. I look beat up.
I’m Lebanese as well it sucks so badly with the darkness around the eyes 😟
Thank u for sharing. Similar case here😅
I’m a Family Med Physician who has to know lot about everything. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE that you explain things down to the science so that even physicians can learn from you, but it’s not so overwhelmingly difficult that a non-medical person can’t understand. I hear and see the passion as you talk, and it’s infectious! So glad I found your channel
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼yes!
Neurologist here!! Me toooooo
I cannot thank you enough for this video. I've had dark pigmentation under my eyes since childhood and for the longest time I thought it was me being tired or something. A friend suggested just a year ago that it may be genetic and it's crazy that it had never crossed my mind given my mother also has them and has had them since youth. Your video helped me not only confirm that it is pigmentation but also provided me with products to try and minimise the darkness of it as much as possible. It's the first time I hear of this. I hate wearing concealer so I felt like it couldn't be helped for the longest time! Thank you so much, I will try that!
How is it now?
@@sabeelkhan3669 Still in the process of finding what products work best for me and how to combine them! Will keep you updated
Isn't it wonderful to be able to call yourself Doctor? Congratulations on the hard work you have done and continue to do.
This can be so helpful for those who don’t have the ability to see a dermatologist ❤️
You don't want to go on too long and bore us?! I could listen to you talk about this stuff for hours! So informative and entertaining. Thank you so much for these videos!
KEEP HITTING THE TABLE! Dnt let these critics stop you from being you. I love watching your videos and I love your personality! Great content!
When she says, "I've been taking it for over two decades" I'm like wow, ok, I taught she was on her late 20's. Chances are, she's on her 40's or late 30's. She looks soooo young. Congratulations on keeping your skin this beautiful.
Exactly my thought. She looks not a day older than 20 and since she is a dermatologist we all know she is not 20 . Wow
I’m dying to know how old she is! When I first saw her I though she was about 25 maximum! Then I found out she has 2 kids husband the whole thing and thought ok maybe she is 30 but she seems to be older ? She can’t be older than 32-33 come on! I suspect she has had fillers on her forehead and maybe under eyes but even with fillers she still looks very very young.
@@terimorris3560 my name used to be Teri Morris. Anyhow, if she has fillers, that is the best job ever done. I thought the same about her being in her 20's. I just found her today. My thoughts were got she ha gotten her Doctorate quickly. She must be brilliant.
@@terimorris3560 She does botox, and she's open about it. Even she injects it herself sometimes. But still, her job is impressive. I've seen others with botox and they don't look as fine as she does.
@@anareginacoronado1147 I’ve only watched 3 vids of her I didn’t know she is open about Botox lol. Thanks for letting me know. You are so wright that even with Botox other people don’t look as good. Do you know how old is she?
I'm starting medical school this summer & you inspired me to explore dermatology as a potential specialty :) Thank you for all your advice - it helped clear my hormonal acne & improve my skin so much! You rock Dr. Idriss!
THANK YOU for advising young adults to cherish their youth, providing both more affordable and high-end recommendations as well as science-based solutions, and linking the products mentioned. These videos are easy to consume and the products are convenient to find. Love hearing your relatable thoughts as a professional/subject matter expert!
Thanks a lot par Doctor for explaining and giving good messages to know.
As a recovering alcoholic I can say that it did a lot of damage to my skin. I have quite a few broken capillaries on my face now that a never had before. I'm trying to get rid of them though. And hopefully what I've learned from watching so many of Dr. Idriss' videos will prove to be helpful. Almost 4 yrs sober, not going back.
This is the most articulated undereye video I've ever seen! thank you a lot you have my total support
Hi Shereene, love your videos :) is it possible to put 'example pictures' when describing each condition (ie herniated fat pads, puffy underlies etc). It may seems self explanatory, but it really helps to have a clear image of what is being described at each stage.
lots of love and looking forward to many more videos from you x
Thank you for validating that Arabs are genetically predisposed to dark under eyes from pigmentation. I’ve been trying to convince my family to not undergo procedures to “fix this problem” but felt crazy because no one believes me 😅
BTW, loved the family’s surprise appearance. Literally happens to me in every zoom meeting lol
I'm an African. I have darker pigment around my eyes since childhood. I've never minded. I am fascinated by people who are trying to get rid of that.
It must be cultural. I only noticed them when I am going heavy with makeup.
I hardly ever wear makeup because I live at the equator and it's super hot here.
Also south Asian go through it too
@@grishma.kalote.mchugh Also, people of Germanic and Eastern European decent also suffer from this !!! AArrrg !!!! We are still beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
I was showing my mom this video, told her you’re my favourite internet derm. She said she’s a dermatologist?! She looks 26 ❤️
When she said: I´ve been using retinol for two decades, I was like: what? Did she start using retinol at six?
how old is she?
@@sdla690 mystery! I wanna know too she can’t be older than 30!
quite honestly, i sit on the toilet and watch your videos while trying to forget about all of my assignments due. i love your channel 💕
i also want to add that i have dark skin (hispanic genes) and my entire family has very bad dark circles. sometimes it looks like i have been punched 😞should i not even try to get the expensive serums that you mentioned for pigmentation? i already avoid rubbing of my eyes and have been applying sunscreen daily.
Hey! That's what I'm doing! 😂
Same :/
Same
I think it's 100% possible to embrace aging gracefully and still take steps to preserve our youthfulness all we can. There's a fine line between taking steps to prevent wrinkles and allowing our entire lives to be consumed by it, though. I know I've walked that line a few times myself.
I am 68 and no one ever guesses my age correctly. I think it is partially genetics, sun avoidance/protection, good skin care routines and the use of ice balls, caffeine seruns and retinol. Great advice on this chanel.
I like the balance between medical terminology and the vernacular.
"And I say this with love." I really like that.
Also, your hair is so beautiful!
Bless you for this video! My dad has been trying everything he can find to reduce the “extreme puffiness” under his eyes (he is 86 and worried that it was a medical problem of some sort). Hearing your description of herniated fat pads, I can now explain to him what they are (my grandpa had them also) and calm his worry about why he has them and he can realize that they are (thanks genetics) something normal for him and not something wrong! So very glad I found your channel!!!!!
You have a natural beauty. Thank you for not wearing fake eye lashes. I just like the more natural look.
I just love that pink sweater and shirt, and they really look good on you! As someone who probably has all under eye problems apart from pigmentation, I really appreciated this video. I had fillers under the eyes done years ago, by a very unprofessional provider, and it resulted in strange looking bags under the eyes. Nobody wanted to remove them, saying that hyaluronic acid should go away on it´s own with time and that hyaluronidase would melt my own tissue. Finally, over 2 years later one doctor accepted to remove them, such a relief. I´ve been suggested to try fat instead but I´ve been reluctant as I´m worried about anything that´s not possible to resolve if there´s a problem, I´m glad to hear your explanation about why fat injections should be avoided.
So much helpful in depth information. I feel like I’m someone that gets sucked into eye creams not knowing which ingredients are good for what or believing that in order to get a certain look I need some type of cosmetic treatment. It is so so helpful to have someone honestly and completely explain ingredients and what they do as well as explaining the realistic expectations from certain products or ingredients. It’s equally as refreshing to have you explain what different cosmetic procedures do and when they are necessary as well as normalizing these things instead of them being some sort of “taboo” for most people. And the background info on why or how you have certain issue is so freaking incredible. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏
❤️🙌❤️🙌❤️🙌 thank you!!!!
I love this doctor. A dermatologist we all needed ❤️😭
I agree, she's my favourite! :)
I just found your channel last night and I’m so incredibly stuck on you now lol
I’ve been into trying new skin care products since I was 19 to try and prevent aging as much as possible. Now that I’m 36 and watching you, you’re making me question a lot of what I thought I knew about skin care lol
I SOOOO appreciate how you explain everything, what works and what doesn’t, etc. thank you for what you do and I will continue soaking up all of your knowledge ❤️❤️
I'd love a video on combining treatments for different problems (mine are: sagging, wrinkles, dark spots, KP, congested pores at T zone...). What things are good to do together, what to space out am and PM and day to day. There is great info on what ingredients/actives to use, but not on how to combine so they're working together. I know this may be very involved and better with a personal dermatologist, but I've never seen much on multiple problem concurrent treatments so thought it might make good content that a lot of people have questions about.
That was a lot of valuable information! So many things I’ve never heard of that I could have been trying over the years. My eyes have really taken a toll on my self esteem. Your videos not only give honest advice but remind us that this is normal aging & there’s nothing wrong with it, in addition to products or in office procedures available.
Thank you!!!!!
Im fair skinned and have had dark circles my entire life because of my coloring and bone shape. BUT I'm 33 and have no crows feet so I guess that's good.
Yes girl concealer can't cover wrinkles!
same here.
Really helpful, been a major issue for me. After covid restrictions lift, you've encouraged me to speak to a derm about this. Keep making videos, they're informative and your presentation skills are deeply engaging!
Awww thank you!!
Also a Vitamin K eye cream I'm really enjoying is the Herbal Dynamics Beauty Vitamin K & Green Tea Brightening Eye Cream. Also cruelty-free and fragrance-free! x
This has been the BEST source of information about under eye color and puffiness I have come across. It was the unbiased information I wanted. Thanks.
What an amazing overview of this issue! I have struggled with under eye darkness since i was a teenager and although i have done much research and even asked dermatologists about it, (i have gotten some good advice along the way) i have never gotten a comprehensive understanding of what the problem could/ could not be, and how to best address it with realistic expectations. There is just so much noise out there in the skincare world. THANK YOU!
I come from a line of people with high cheek bones and large eyes. The circles will forever be part of our features, but I will use these tips to help. Thank you so much. Glad to know circles are normal for a lot of people
I love how honest and direct you are!
As someone who works in the scientific field, I am dismayed by the lack of reasoning behind {potentially dangerous} trending beauty hacks. Yet, I hold on to hope because of beautiful souls like Dr. Idriss, who provide actionable advice such as switching AM Antihistamine to PM. Genius!
I’m so glad you mentioned we can use Tretinoin under the eyes!! What a relief. I always wanted the anti-aging benefit but was told not to use under the eyes. Yay!! Such an excellent video
I’m glad you talk about genetics I’m mixed heritage, Jamaican, British/ West Indian/ African and I’m very Hispanic looking and we have very dark under eyes ♥️ I feel shocking when people comment on them x
I just love your content so much. You're like a thousand times more informative than every other "skincare guru" on youtube. PLEASE do a video on retinol!!
You can talk for hours and I'll never get bored. More power!!
Awww thank tou!!!!
Me either! I love Sat with Dr Shereene!
I just discovered your channel. You’re such a pleasure to watch. Keep going.
Thank YOU!
Very well said. I've been searching regarding how to fix some under-eye issues and this was the only video that talks the right thing. Thank you for this :).
I started to use adapline under my eyes after my moisturizer for about a week and i can see the difference 👌👌
How bad are your dark circles? And are they just underneath or on the eyelid also (panda eyes)?
@@Hafsal0 i have a panda eyes
What is Adapline?
@@-monika-monika differin
Did you use it on your eyelids also? Or just your under eyes? X
You are absolutely a truthful Doctor. Whatever fillers, it may not or will not completely dissolve as they claimed to be. So over time, one who constantly having fillers in the face will in some point may look wonky or weird or not natural especially when one's reached certain age when the skin has lesser density. Very scary indeed
Also: best products & procedures to cancel stretch marks? Thanks again
Ooo good one!!
Omg YESSS!!!!!
This is the impressive master class on dark circles. I'm going to watch it again!
This was so helpful! After watching this I was able to determine that most of my dark circle issues were due to pigmentation and tried a niacinamide cream. Noticed a difference pretty quickly. Thank you!
How do u determine if your dark circles are pigmentation
@@younesboussalhi3397 3:15
Which niacinamide cream do you use for your eyes?
@@amandaavia first aid beauty
alhamdulillah🤲💜 you made this video.
my under eye dark circle,is genetic,
i put tretinoin every night,now i am not
scared anymore,thanks a lot.❤️
How is your dark circles now, did they fade away?
Just discovered your channel yesterday and have binge watched like 8 episodes since then! I absolutely love how you explain things and that your recommendations are evidence-based! So thank you for sharing this with us!! You mentioned pore refinement briefly in one of your other videos, the tip about rose water, and so I wonder whether you could do a full video on how to deal with larger than desirable pores? x
This was highly educational for me, i would look for a lot of solutions to avoid my under-eyes from getting darker as a consequence to my bad habits of staying up very late in the past. I was also confused that depending on the lighting, the shade of my under-eyes would change and almost look unnoticeable. With your video i was able too understand why it happens and how i could help myself, so thank you so much for making this! I am so glad to have found your channel, you explain so well and i am thankful!
The colorscience total eye tinted is the only sunscreen i can where on my eyes..expensive but worth it!
I know ugh I’m trying to find a dupe but I can’t
Its not available in Europe 😭😭😭
FI I love it too! Try the eye sunscreen from Goop. I think it is a great dupe (a least for my fair skin - it only comes in one peachy / pink color). It cost less and last a lot longer. I think it’s call bright eyes (it’s upstairs
@@lillpill5644 Sorry - replied to the wrong person. Try Goop eye sunscreen. See my comment above.
@@pamelafreeman2781 oh wow ty! It doesn’t burn or sting??
God, this girl is professional! I'm glad I discovered this channel.
A doctor so pretty and with such great skin gains my total trust in her field :3
You're such a wonderful source of information. When you're really clear about specific ingredients, like in the Vitamin C video, it helps me better understand the p oducts I'm looking at. Love your passion!
Thank you!!!
after seeing you put retinol under eyes I've started doing the same and the area does seem healthier looking! thanks for the excellent video doctor! still watching as I type this haha
❤️🙌 # successssss
@@shereeneidriss how do we apply retinol under the eyes? Is it the same way you would apply an under eye cream? And, can it be the regular one you put all over your face, or a special one?
@@vazq_Fernanda you didn't ask me but I use a specific one for the eyes by Avene called A oxitive (retinal in the USA) and it was recommended by Dr Dray
@@vazq_Fernanda Dr. Shereene put Vaseline Petroleum Jelly under her eyes before lightly patting the retinoid on top. Don't go near your eyes, though. She only put it at the lower half of her eye bag area.
I never realized how much I rubbed my eyes, and not gently, until the day after I saw your video. Thanks for all your good information.
So, I think my major cause of dark circles is the second one. My under eyes are so dark a purple that they look black. When tilting my head back with direct light, it does lighten up a bit- but not entirely. I also have pretty extreme under eye hollows- because the fat bit that starts at my nose and continues to my cheeks is very prominent.
So they look black, and I’ve found no concealer or colour corrector that fixes it. And I’ve tried pretty much everything. But I haven’t tried caffeine or vitamin K, so I’ll give those a go. Fillers aren’t an option for me (I’ve heard they can help), because it’s just far too expensive, and budget skin care is as much as I can shell out for. But I’ll definitely put the Inkey List caffeine eye cream on my to buy list!
I didn’t even notice that you were hitting the table until you said something! I love your style and how laidback/real you are. It’s like talking to a really smart friend 💙
I have Alopecia Areata and due to stress I get those bald spots time to time (especially in quarantine. The hair grows back eventually but takes way too long no matter what I do which makes me quiet insecure about my hair. I would love to learn about treating that area as quickly as possible. Btw I love how you explain concepts, your approach in life so please keep making these videos:) Love you
Dont worry, mine disappeared. Hatha yoga, reiki, regular gentle exercise all help. Best wishes❤
Ich bin eine Kosmetikerin, arbeite für eine Hautärztin. Ich habe von dir ganz viel gelernt...ich bin sehr dankbar, dass du dir Zeit nimmst und dein Wissen mit uns teilst.
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My great grandmother was native and everyone since then on that side of the family has had dark circles and my pale blue undertoned skin makes it show terrrribly. I know it isn’t completely fixable, but these tips help improve it to some extent. Thank you 😊
I dont usually watch youtube video over 10 minutes without skipping and not actually listening to every word but believe me when I say i watched every second of this video and heard every word because omg it educated me so much and helped me thank you so much 💜
I just found you yesterday and you are so inspiring to me! I'm finishing school for estheticians (just currently on pause because of the virus) and I've been feeling really lost lately in regards to my career path and stuff like that. But seeing you on this channel speaking about these topics so enthusiastically and correctly (which is the most important) I'm starting to really enjoy this career field again, so thank YOU for that. :) I guess I was just tired of all these teenaged so called "skincare specialists" without actually being one, so yeah. Love this channel! So happy you decided to start making videos!
Thank you. Finally I get the answers to my questions in an honest, knowledgeable way that I understand. I'm hooked on your videos because your candor and facial expressions have me laughing and learning. Merci
Oh my Lord! was late watching last week's one and saw it an hour ago and there's the new one coming up just now, isn't that a treat
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Thanks!
the way you explain things is so helpful and so amazing. i loved watching this video!
Thank tou!!!
i wanted to que an applause after “and that is how you differentiate between pigmentation, and shadowing” 👏🏽👏🏽
You’re glowing as ever!!!!
I never leave a message but I wanted to tell you that you are very good in explenation things. Very good! Your so talented! 👍
Hi Shereene!!! Thanks for your explanations, they're simple and useful! I have sensitive, combination skin, with genetic predisposition to sun spots. As you've already talked about pigmentation, maybe next time we could talk more about pores? How to clean and minimize them? Thanks
Lobe ur suggestion
Thanks for the differentiation on shadowing. It’s great to know my theories aren’t “out there”, wishful thinking.
Please talk about tips for frizzy hair! I hear different things on silicones, oils, sulfates, etc. nothing I do helps my thick wavy hair 😭
Checking the dew point and using products accordingly. Flaxseed gel (costs a few cents)
try CGM. there are wavies who do this method
@@randomcarrot7970 waivies should always cleanse/clarify. It's good to understand science and switch products but wavies are not curlies...
I hate my frizzy hair. But Loreal Elseve leave in conditioner with castor oil is really good. Give it a try.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Please talk for hours! I have been battling with this issue for years! I learned so much!
I have learned so much from you Dr. Shereene. Any topic about healthy skin is gold for me. Listening to your advice and seeing how passionate you are about your message and information, it makes a smile in my heart. Also, the fact that ur husband and kid walk passed by while the videos was running, it shows reality and authenticity to your life and makes ur information more valuable because you are giving your time to teach us. Im happy u exist and I hope I learn much more. Mental and skin awareness is now my priority in my 30s.
I feel like I owe you my copay for this session... because this is more information than I got from my derm last week at my appointment 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Mandelic acid all for undereye
Lactic
Sunblock
Hydroquinone
Arbitutin inkely ordinary
Retinol after vaseline or moisturiser
Nicenamide
Caffine inkely
Teabag
Cold spoon
Vitamin k
Thank you so much! :)
Teamwork makes the dream work 🙌❤️
I’ve had dark circles since I was 5yo, I’ve tried all of these, and nothing has helped. My main issue is the shadow, and now with age, I have a more hollow shadow. I don’t have issues with puffiness, and the fine lines don’t bother me yet. Im pretty sure that for my under eye issues, surgery is my only option at this point.
@@dianamccarthy2377 It might be genetic
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This channel is by far The Best, when it comes to skin care! I am a doctor who suffers dark eye lids and under eyes. @Dr. Shereene Idriss, can you please address the issue of dark, frail and wrinkled eyelids? On a side note, I've had severe sun damage to my skin while in med school, not knowing back then how crucial sunscreens are. I haven't been able to fix my dark eyelids and under eyes ever since and its getting worse!
I work at a makeup/skincare store in Canada and I find your videos to be way more informational and objective than the ones we use for weekly trainings. Thank you Dr. Idrees for sharing your knowledge!
Yes I agree! Ive been working in high end cosmetics for 25 yrs and lets be for real here..those "trainings" are only showing us how to sell and push products..nothing more.This is much better.
That was the most informative and helpful video on undereye bags. I went to a dermatologist about mine and he didn't even try to determine what type they were. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's much appreciated.
Yay my favourite Dermatologist 😊 I love the content you make! I watch every video even if it doesn’t apply to me. I like to be knowledgeable and help others
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I'm watching this to help my boyfriend and this helps a lot. Thank you, Doc!
Fantastic video! So educational and entertaining at the same time. Thanks so much! Can’t wait until next Saturday morning!
❤️🙌 working on it now!
I have natural dark circles under my eyes, they don't necessarily bother me as much as they did a few years ago, but sometimes i do look too tired, this video helped alot thankyou :)
I’m so happy I discovered you Shereene! I’m here to take all that knowledge you have to offer with your wonderful personality. Please keep doing what you’re doing! I’m here for it 👏🏼👏🏼
I pm 41 and have very thin, light skin and believe my dark circles are from allergies and being able to see the blood vessels. I’ve stopped trying to completely cover them, and more try to reflect off them. That has helped as the thick colors and formulas don’t set in and make it look worse. Recently I’ve started using The Ordinary Buffet + Copper peptides and hello! My undereyes are looking so good. Most sure what’s happening there, but I’m keeping it up.
Hey Dr. Shereene. Love from India.
If you do see this comment.... Please consider making a video on skin care for pcod/ pcos patients- including laser/ other options for hirsuitism that may occur as part of the disease.
Thanks a ton!
- a fellow doctor from across the globe
Thank you SOO much!! I'm 34 and have started seeing shadowing under my eyes and was trying to figure out what's the eye cream for me and you REALLY answered my question! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
I really enjoy the way you explain things in your videos. It makes it easy to understand for non-professionals! :)
That’s the goal 🙌🙌
If you could talk for hours and hours about this you should create a series. A lot of people struggle for TH-cam content but if you have the content sounds like a gold mine to me...
I wish this video was around 20 years ago. I had the worst dark circles when I was a teen. My skin was always very translucent, you could literally see the veins under my eyes. I used to be so frustrated because I would shop for eye cream and it would all be for pigmentation. There was nothing out there for vasculature. As I have gotten older, my dark circles have gone away, thank goodness! Now I just have to worry about fine lines and my acne.
Did you lose the veins as well?
You are now my dermatology crush. Love your channel.
Hello Dr. Shereene, happy Saturday! could you please do a video on preventive botox? And when its the right time to start thinking about cosmetic procedures? (i.e. botox, fillers, etc) Thank you!
On it 🤓
Great suggestion! I’d love a video on those topics!
@@shereeneidriss can you give me the link to this video if you have it up already?
ive watched a million under eye circle videos and this is the Best. thank you!!!!
I deleted my Instagram so I don’t have access to ur stories but I’m so thankful ur on TH-cam 😭
Same!!
🙌❤️🙌 I see you guys!!
But why you deleted them in the first place?
I deleted mine too and I was sad I wouldn’t see her stories anymore so I’m so glad she’s on here! Yay!
same no IG
You, Dr. Shereene Idriss, are the best thing that’s happened toTH-cam in a long long time! Thank you for the incredible amount of useful information you share with us!!
Currently loving Nivea’s Q10 power antiwrinkle firming eyecream, Im in my twenties and Ive tried eye creams from estee lauder, the ordinary, skin ceutical and khiels, they didnt do anything noticeable. But the nivea one brightens and smoothens so well!
You kind of broke my heart since I can’t magically get rid of my dark circles 😭 I am an eye rubber 😭😭. On the bright side, I am intrigued by arnica! I will most likely be trying it. Also, because of you I now wear sunscreen on my face everyday!! Thank you for for being here to give us information we know we can trust! 💖
Arnica is amazing!! It has helped me tremendously and my darkness under my eyes has improved so much
@@cynthialopez2084 thank you!! I am going to order it today! It also has some other properties that will help me too!
@@cynthialopez2084 Hello, could you tell me which brand of Arnica are you using? Thank you.
Your skin looks amazing! can you talk about nasolabial folds and how to fix them?
THIIIsss. I'm 27 and I've got them pretty deep already. Not to menstion I have very thin skin, which worsens the case. I'm going to start with retinol for the first time ever. Hopefully it will improve.
@@mynamesnotonthelist retional doesn’t help I tried it with the 0.05 percent one it didn’t work
I've had these almost my entire life and I hate them! Makes me looks so old under certain lighting. I think it's genetic
@Dios No, dermal fillers.
Thank you ! I have never known how to deal with the puffiness under my eyes now I have some applications to try ! I love how much you explained all the factors ! Thank you!