Ask an Esthetician: Choosing anti-aging products for combo/acne prone skin
Products mentioned: Skinceuticals Vitamin C Serums: Serum 10, Serum 15, Serum 20, CE Ferulic, Phloretin CF Skinceuticals Renew Overnight moisturizers (comes in oily/combo or dry) La Roche-Posay Toleriane Fluid moisturizer and Active C line (comes in dry and oily formulations, I believe) Kiss My Face Start Up exfoliating cleanser Caudalie products Scrubs: choose either a jojoba bead (mild) or micronized aluminum/magnesium or other light metals (aka “microdermabrasion” creams, which are stronger). If I remember correctly, I liked Dr. Brandt’s Microdermabrasion cream, which also contains a mild retinoid. Do not use scrubs on inflamed skin. Enzymes: research brands that you find near you or online. And remember, buy your products from stores with good return policies, like Rite Aid, CVS, Ulta and Sephora. Good luck!
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You’re very informative and I would like to continue watching your videos but again please stop smacking your lips. It’s very annoying.
Can you use Retin-A mixed with CE Ferulic serum? I’m 43. I have a friend who mixes Retin A with PCA vitamin C cream and straight vit. E and her skin looks nice. If I will be using retinols, what sunscreen do you recommend? Thanks for this video!
I’d been using SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic serum for about 8 months and SkinCeuticals Retexturizing Serum for about 4. I noticed my skin really breaking out, so was very diligent about washing my face 2x a day with gentle soap and using my serums in the morning (Ferulic) and evening (Retexturizing). My skin got worse. I spoke with the doctor at my medspa and he suggested I stop using all products on my skin – he said it was likely the vitamin E in the CE Ferulic was causing me to break out.
@VeryDelightful Sorry for the delay… Vitamin C is produced naturally by the skin (and is a water soluble nutrient in the body) and is safe. Glycolic acid is derived from sugar, and should not be absorbed into the bloodstream when applied topically. I personally don’t see why either would cause a problem, but generally people tend to be super paranoid and say not to use anything “chemical” at all while preg/breastfeeding.
Is vitamin c or glycolic acid safe to use while breastfeeding? If so at what percentage glycolic is safe? Planning to use both but alternating between the two. Thank you.
I was wondering if you have heard of or tried Ultraceuticals?
Great video!
Great video! So informative. Keep up with the good work =)
@zulaica1 Thank you!
@strilinga Thank you! At 24 you should focus on moisture retention and preventing sun/environmental/systemic damage (smoking, drinking, etc.). In other words, focus on prevention. Layering products is normal… So long as they are working well together and not causing problems, I wouldn’t worry about it. The only things you don’t want to layer are chemical exfoliants (AHA’s, BHA’s retinoids, etc.) to prevent over-exfoliation and irritation.
@romeydiaz77 KMF does have some good products, but most VitC products are too diluted or buffered to be effective. You can tell a good VitC product by its color and smell. It should turn brown when oxidized over time (or should turn brown when it gets on something white, like a washcloth), and it should make your hands/skin smell slightly metallic or otherwise odd after being exposed to air for about 10 minutes. If you can’t detect any color change or funny smell, it’s probably not very potent.
You’re very informative and I would like to continue watching your videos but again please stop smacking your lips. It’s very annoying.
Can you use Retin-A mixed with CE Ferulic serum? I’m 43. I have a friend who mixes Retin A with PCA vitamin C cream and straight vit. E and her skin looks nice. If I will be using retinols, what sunscreen do you recommend? Thanks for this video!
I’d been using SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic serum for about 8 months and SkinCeuticals Retexturizing Serum for about 4. I noticed my skin really breaking out, so was very diligent about washing my face 2x a day with gentle soap and using my serums in the morning (Ferulic) and evening (Retexturizing). My skin got worse. I spoke with the doctor at my medspa and he suggested I stop using all products on my skin – he said it was likely the vitamin E in the CE Ferulic was causing me to break out.
@VeryDelightful Sorry for the delay… Vitamin C is produced naturally by the skin (and is a water soluble nutrient in the body) and is safe. Glycolic acid is derived from sugar, and should not be absorbed into the bloodstream when applied topically. I personally don’t see why either would cause a problem, but generally people tend to be super paranoid and say not to use anything “chemical” at all while preg/breastfeeding.
Is vitamin c or glycolic acid safe to use while breastfeeding? If so at what percentage glycolic is safe? Planning to use both but alternating between the two. Thank you.
I was wondering if you have heard of or tried Ultraceuticals?
Great video!
Great video! So informative. Keep up with the good work =)
@zulaica1 Thank you!
@strilinga Thank you! At 24 you should focus on moisture retention and preventing sun/environmental/systemic damage (smoking, drinking, etc.). In other words, focus on prevention. Layering products is normal… So long as they are working well together and not causing problems, I wouldn’t worry about it. The only things you don’t want to layer are chemical exfoliants (AHA’s, BHA’s retinoids, etc.) to prevent over-exfoliation and irritation.
@romeydiaz77 KMF does have some good products, but most VitC products are too diluted or buffered to be effective. You can tell a good VitC product by its color and smell. It should turn brown when oxidized over time (or should turn brown when it gets on something white, like a washcloth), and it should make your hands/skin smell slightly metallic or otherwise odd after being exposed to air for about 10 minutes. If you can’t detect any color change or funny smell, it’s probably not very potent.
thank you for the info! i never thought of using a vitamin c serum, i just bought one from Kiss My Face, had good reviews so i am hoping it is a good one. i was trying to find a less expensive moisturizer from the drugstore, after watching this video i think i’ll invest in higher quality stuff. i was using BareMineral moisturizer and it worked great, but i wanted to see if i could find a good drugstore brand so i switched to olay and started breaking out. thank you again for the info!
@ShibbysLook Thank you so much! (:
you need sooo many more subscribers…. you’re educated and super informative!
where in L.A. do you work? I may book a facial with you when I come up for the IMATS.
i find Your videos very informative, interesting and well prepared. i’ve got a question: do You think it is a good idea to layer different products on the skin for example at night. i am used to using different products on my t-zone and on the rest of my face, i have combination skin but on the other hand i have atopic skin so i learned to what to use and when (depending on the condition of my skin), but i am struggling because i am almost 24 and i would like to start using something anti-aging.
your videos are the most informative ive seen on youtube! awsome!