@@jaunty_tunes all skin has melanin. There are two types - red and brown. the mix of these types creates skin tone. There is not more or less melanin in dark or light skin. The melanin is a different colour is all. Melanin is not enough to protect the skin from UVB and UVA rays. Sunscreen is important for preventing cancer and skin damage.
I really appreciated how Ni’Kita was openly honest about how her goal as a cosmetic chemist is to sell you as many products as possible, even if you might not need it, and how you don’t need a lot of different expensive products to keep your skin healthy. It makes the video seem a lot more credible than a lot of other skin care videos and articles where they just give you a long list of things to buy if you want clear skin.
every person in business tries to sell u as much as possible. look at apple, removing the headphone jack? great, now they can additionally sell you new wireless headphones, without really making the phone a lot cheaper. I call bs
I remember family members shaming me when I was younger while taking care of my skin in my teens ! They would call me vain 😒 but guess what ! I have better skin than them and look way younger than them 🤣
@@kleffzz2336 fellas, is it gay to.. *checks notes* take care of your skin? joke aside, you do you mate. it’s not gay to practice hygiene and self-care
For those who have relatives or friends who shame your skin care routine, ask them why they think that way, why they think it's "gay" or "vain", etc. and that reveals where they're coming from and at the same time, make them realize that's not how it works. Push those buttons to debunk their own biases.
I remember never using a moisturizer and using a super harsh cleanser because I thought that was what my oily skin needed, turns out my skin type isn't oily.
Exactly. Actually I think i did have very oily skin when puberty hit, but after that I didn't realize that my skin is very dry even when I had a flaky rough face. I remember using harsh exfoliating soaps and getting that tight and dry skin feeling as a teen, but I thought it was normal. I recently got a facial and even the cosmetologist said that my skin is extremely dry even though I had already applied a thick cream and face oil. God, I mistreated my skin for years.
First of all, my condolences I heard from someone on youtube (correct me if I'm wrong of course), it could make your situation worse if you strip your skin with a cleanser, but don't replenish the moisture if you have oily skin because your skin panics and produces a helluva lot of oil in order to make up the difference.
When they talked about people in their late 20's/early 30's taking care of their eye area skin for preventative care & Ni'Kita said she has to tell her daughters... my mind cannot even fathom that she could have adult children. She looks soooo young! Both of these women have amazing skin, and such calming voices. Loved this debunking video! 💜
I went through this when I turned 30, I had these huge deep rooted pimples that hurt sooo much. I never had acne but in my 30’s I went through some shit. I thought I was oily so I would scrub scrub scrub and when it only got worst I finally decided to go to a skincare specialist. She actually told me that I was super dry and my skin needed moisture. Once I started a moisturizing my skin and kept it moist, the acne literally went away. It was a miracle!! Also another note, I stopped eating meat. Not completely but limited. I really believe when our hormones are wired up, it’s best to cut down on adding more hormones to the body by cutting certain foods out. Moisture+Food adjusting is what helped me!!
I was always fascinated by how some of my friends have inherited perfect skin from parents or were just born with it. Some of them eat a lot of greasy food, smoke, drink, don't apply skincare products but still have perfect skin without makeup. And then there's me whose skin isn't good even when taking care of it :'(
I love how she wrapped it up with having a good relationship with your skin. Took me years to learn that my skin likes to be cleansed with a just little witch hazel, exfoliated once a week, and moisturizer every👏day👏 bonus points if it has vitamin C. She HATES over the top skin routines, over cleansing, and Proactive.
Cleanser -Toner - Serum - eye cream - Sunscreen. This changes my skin, and particularly after trying korean skin care brands my dark spots from acne gone faster. The key is know your skin. Learn what ingredients suitable and benefit your skin
But the main question is: HOW? I am new to skin care even though I'm already 23 y.o. I keep wondering how could I know what my skin needs or know what kind of skin I have.
Naurah Qonitah well it depends on your skin type. Does it feel tight, dry, flaky, maybe red? Or oily? Or neither? Or both? I strongly recommend RU-vidr Dr Dray who is an actual Dermatologist. Hyram is good but he seems to stick to mainly his skin type, but he can be very helpful, too. All you really need is a good cleanser for your skin type, a moisturizer, sunscreen, and acne spot patches.
You really just gotta know your skin. I would start with knowing if your skin is oily naturally, or oily because it's dry and making oil to compensate. After that, I would see what kind of issues my skin has like wrinkles or acne. If you want to or can, go to a store that sells skincare and they can do a moisture test on your skin! I know that the L'Occitaine store does the test but I think sephora and ulta does it too if you ask.
I can testify to just how pervasive these skin care myths are! For the longest time I thought I had terrible acne at 30, and I scrubbed and washed with harsh soaps. I started seeing a dermatologist this year, and within a month of stopping the harshness and using a mix of topical medicines, moisturizing properly, and switching to a much gentler soap, my face almost entirely cleared up! It was like a miracle, I swear, even my derm was amazed! I'm on my way to a more permanent solution, but my whole family and all of my friends always comment on how clear and young my skin looks.
That's what dermatologists are for, yes! This video opened my eyes to the fact that I don't quite know my skin type and could benefit from seeing a dermatologist
@@marisan8265 dermatologist just treat skin problems with medicine. They're the worst when it comes to skin beauty. Source: +10 years on skin treatments with great dermatologist that never worked.
But i can't , i physically can't do any house chores without singing and especially music lolll and that icluding cooking , i be busting Queen b and RnB goodies all day long loll
I use Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser, Cerave moisturising lotion, and Soltan sensitive sun cream. Those are my holy grail. These are actually affordable. 😁
I wish they talked more about the type of exfoliation to use. I know those abrasive scrubs aren’t good for your skin and chemical exfoliants are much better.
@@dazydayz acne is caused by a particular kind of bacteria. Hormonal changes can change oil production on the face during puberty, causing that bacteria to thrive and acne to develop. It's true that washing your face and keeping it clean can help with acne, but many people have horrible acne despite washing their face on a regular basis and doing everything right. And some people can get away with washing their face a lot less, because their hormones will keep it in check. (I am 19 and spent the entirety of my teens sleeping in my makeup 😬 but never developed acne).
@@julesmallow consider yourself lucky haha I had severe acne when I was a teenager and did two rounds of acutane and by the end of the cycles it would still pop up :/ The genetics is probably from my dad since he had severe acne in his youth as well... I'm 28 and still have some isolated pimples here and there... but drinking water and changing your diet are key points towards getting a better skin, it helped me a lot! And I follow Dr. Chang's sequence of skincare products accordingly, have been in this for one year or so... my skin is good, not great, but miles away from the one I had before :) Patience is important.
For anyone that needs to hear this. Cut out added sugar and sweetener. It's the most effective way to clear your skin. There are several names for sugar.
I started wearing sunscreen everyday and my adult acne went away. My acne scars faded too plus I found out the SPF protects your skin against free radicals in the air as well.
I laugh every time I hear the acne only during puberty myth. I never had acne during puberty. But I first had my major breakout the summer I was 23 and and now I'm 25 and dealing with horrible horrible painful acne from the beginning of 2020. Thankful it's now a little under control after I visited a derm last month and he prescribed accutane, adapalene and clindamycin
When I went to a dermatologist, she recommends that I use non-comedogenic or lightweight skincare products. And it did work actually since I have sensitive skin. And I never use too many products. A mild cleanser or gentle exfoliation, toner, serum, and moisturizer. But sometimes I use an acne spot corrector gel if I have pimples, but it's rare though. And during the morning I also use an SPF 30 during summer.
The thing that stops me from using sunscreen is that I hate the feeling of it on my skin, it's very sticky, and also the smell. If I come back from holiday everything smells like sunscreen for a week. I live in a very hot climate which is probably the reason the sunscreen gets sticky, and I hate not feeling "fresh" anymore. I honestly don't know how others wear it every day.
Watch Hyram on RU-vid! He has a best of 2020 Sunscreen video and it's amazing! There are some suncreens out there that are not as greasy, less oil based, and essentially feel like nothing on his list! Please consider trying one of those out!
19 mitos sobre el cuidado de la piel: - Beber más agua hace tu piel lucir mejor - Los productos para la piel dejan de funcionar después de un tiempo - no importa el orden de los productos - el agua fría cierra tus poros - no necesitas humectar tu piel si tú piel es grasosa - no es necesario usar protector solar cuando está nublado - entre más caro el producto, funciona mejor - entre más laves tu cara, mejor - no necesitas exfoliarte - necesitas usar muchos productos para que tú piel se vea mejor - si sientes picazón con tus productos significa que está funcionando - el acné es solo un problema de pubertad - ojeras = no dormir - no debes usar cremas para ojos a menos que tengas arrugas - los aceites y el ácido hialurónico son una perdida de dinero - no te puedes deshacer de las manchas de piel - perder peso ayuda a perder celulitis - si no tuviste eczemas de niño no lo tendrás de adulto - los productos coreanos solo funcionan con asiáticos
Lately I've been taking a break from all these skin care products bc i was feeling helpless since nothing seemed to be working Right now i just wash my face with water and call it a day,, i have to say my face is looking better! But i think i should slowly pick up the habit of using a moisturizer again (I have oily, acne prone skin)
I have oily acne prone skin as well! But even if you're oily, you still need to help balance your skin's oil secretion, clean the sebum and dirt build-up in your pores. I only use three products, a foaming cleanser, a toner, and a moisturizer. To wash you're face, find a face cleanser that is low in pH (pH close to your skin's pH) and that does not remove your skin's natural oils but only the impurities. For toner, find one that is also low in pH to not disrupt your skins natural pH barrier and that gives hydration. Any kind of Moisturizer that fits your needs is fine. I personally like hydration moisturizers. I'd recommend if you're going to start using only moisturizer again to use an aloe Vera gel face moisturizer. Aloe Vera is the best for skin repair and moisturizing. Buy an aloe Vera leaf from any grocery store and look for DIY videos to make your own aloe Vera gel moisturizer. Or you can buy one online like I did recently. Also try to avoid sugar and minimize processed foods because that can create imbalance in your hormones which eventually cause your skin to break out. I love chocolate but when I have it often, I start getting pimples. I only have it like 2 or 3 times a month. If you need to guidance on skin care then you should watch Liah Yoo or Gothamista! Liah Yoo is the one who introduced me to skin care and has really helped me learn about my skin and what products I should be looking for.
This is me... when I decided to give up on all those products and resorted to using JUST water to wash my face, it was the best decision of my life. Safe to say that my skin still isn't perfect as how I'd like it to be but it is in a BETTER condition than it was when I used products.
I'm 36 and I have suffered from adult acne my whole life. But now I'm noticing the less alcohol I drink,the longer between breakouts. And when I drink, I break out for a week or so. So I've cut alcohol and I haven't had a breakout in several months
The main thing there though is probably that if you drink a lot of that stuff you might not be getting enough water, but also that they're full of sugar which apparently can make a difference
Same. And i have acne from 25-35. I still get occassional acne now. I have switched to fully non oil products including shower gel and shampoo. My skin is smoother and more even now. I only get hormonal acne on my chin. Previously I'm using products with oil and i get acne even on my cheeks (that are usually dry). And oh, I have taken Oratane. My advice is dont mess with ouur skin if it's fine. Dont pile on makeup dont use new or products that are too rich. If you dont get acne with the products you are using, then stick with it. I got ambitious during my 20s because i worked in Shiseido.
@@garima4916 Niacinamide saved me from adult acne. I highly recommend it. Then different products for spots and other issues. Simplicity is key. Don't use too many products at once.
To anyone who has adult acne, i would recommend trying to give up dairy products. I had moderate acne constantly since I was 8 years old, but when I gave up dairy this last year, now i almost never have acne. Also unfortunately i think eatting a lot of candy can also cause me to break out.
I'm 18 and I always only use a facial cleanser my whole life and occasionally a mask. I never have acne or any redness and my skin is pretty clear. I am always surprised that people use so much products because my mom always told me I am too young for skincare products. I guess my skin is quite good?
Moisturizer-cleanser -sunscreen all u need , especially if you don't have any issues. Some of the things people do as they get older are for prevention and to maintain. So yeah it's not always about fixing smth
Totally agree with eczema. Encountered it few years ago, derma said it was because my skin is dry. Don't like lotion. So I started using moisturizing soap, moisturizing body wash, and moisturizing lotion. Got rid of it. Never came back.
The best thing I've ever done for my skin has been making my own products. Products on the market (that I can afford) tend only to address the most common skin types and problems (for obvious reasons), so making my own skin care has enabled me to exactly address my skin concerns. Because as they emphasized in this video, know your skin. Mine is awful. Oily, but mild rosacea and sensitivity. Add aging into the bargain. Nothing has worked better than the products I make for myself. Even though I sell, I highly recommend learning a few recipes (they're all over the interwebs) if your skin type (or combination of types) is not represented in the skin care industry.
I had a mild acne problem after 16, just started washing my face before sleep every night solved most if not all the problem. Never understood why isn't that common knowledge, everything I had seen before about acne was like 'if it's really a problem, you may go on meds' and nothing more
I am male 33 years old. Acne haven't stop. I tried many products and still acne not going away. One day, i saw may younger sister use aloe vera on her face. She buy at drug store. I feel her skin soft and not oily. After that, i also try it. I apply aloe vera after i wash my face day and night. Pooofffff. The acne gone. Its miracle. Now my face only have 1 or 2 small acne. I'm very happy right now.
I agree with the eczema part. I didn't have an eczema as a child but when I was in 10th grade (16 years old) I began growing these small itchy watery bumps on my foot. Months passed by and I grew alarmed. It became chaffed and big. As a student I need to wear socks to school and it hurts a lot. I reached out to my parents and they said, "That's eczema. Your grandfather had it when he was alive." Living in a third world country wasn't even a help to my situation. Clinics are expensive so I had to deal with it until it disappeared. I think it was a year before it subsided. But recently I grew one on my leg and man! Can't even wear a skirt because of it. Until now I don't know what treats it but fortunately it subsided once again after so many months. I wish I never grow another eczema...
I just tried to convince someone that your skin does not get used to your skin care routine and that would mean that you have to change it and I told her that that was a myth and she said she's only doing what her doctor told her so I guess that doctors don't know the truth either or maybe they're not well-informed. She also said something else that didn't make sense. She said that her body gets used to certain medications and they don't work anymore so then she has to switch to a different medication. She said she's constantly switching allergy medications because they stopped working. That doesn't make any sense.
I mean, you don't need to use all she mentioned unless you feel like need it. The basic core of any skincare routine is cleanser + moisturizer + sunscreen, but you can add other steps if your skin is lacking on someting or in need. I use toner because i have dehydrated skin that feel thight a few hours after i apply my skincare, even if i am generous with it, but someone who doesn't have this problem, would not need a toner. If you have dark spots on your face, you may consider to use a niacinamide or vitamin C serum for the brightening efect, or you would consider to use a face oil if your skin gets flaky and dry even after moisturizer, or if you suffered from acne in the past and your skin is bumpy, your would want to use a chemical exfoliant, etc. It would depend on what your skin need or what results you want to archive, but if your skin is looking and feeling healthy, cleanser + moisturizer + sunscreen is perfectly fine.
The tingling/burning sensation actually happened to me once. I use products meant for Combination skin, but one time, the place I order from didn't have Toner in stock, so they sent me toner meant for Dry skin. When I used it in conjunction with the rest of the products, my skin felt tingly, and I ended up washing it off with a cloth to get it to stop. Switching the Toner out for the correct one solved the issue.
i think it's very important to know what's the reason for your acne if you have it. during my adolescence i would occasionally get a pimple around my menstrual cycle, but once i turned 17 my whole face was full of it. at 19 i started having menstrual issues (for the fist time in 10 years, i never had issues with my cycle before) and my gynecologyst recommended me the contraceptive pill. it solved my menstrual issues, helped with menstrual flow and pain, and my face has been clean ever since. it got cleared out in a month after i started using them.
I am slightly jealous of those who started getting acne in their 30's. Literally spent what feels like my whole life battling acne. The only plus side is that I already knew everything in this video and I know what works with my skin. Vitamin C serum and a good diet (especially no high fructose corn syrup) have been the best for me, if only I knew that in my younger years.
I'm hearing all sorts of things that are deemed "necessary" but I've never even heard of them. Like what are serums?! I just use cleanser, rinse it with water, then put on some cream with spf. My skin is doing fine. The skin is a smart organ that can maintain itself
@@carter5548 no I don’t have acne anymore. Thank goodness. I’m in my 30s now and my skin is close to perfection - something I never got to have in my younger years ❤️
I found out the hard way that washing my face wasn't doing me any good. When I was younger I use to wash my face in the morning, after school, and before bed with soap. I always had acne on my face. Eventually it dropped to twice a day and while my acne wasn't as bad, it was still numerous. Then I heard that washing my face could irritate my facial skin so I decided to wash my face with soap once every two days and the days I don't wash it with soap it is a simple water rinse. I hardly get pimples anymore. I wish I could go back in time and tell my teen self to stop washing my face.
I used benzoyl peroxide too! It made my skin dry and lead to more acne. I stopped using that and incorporated Salicylic acid + glycolic acid, also water based moisturisers and my skin is responding pretty well! Knowing your skin is important and it really helps ✌🏼
The thing with peroxide is that it works best as a spot-treatment for fluid-filled acne. It's _meant_ to be drying because of that; once the fluid is out of the way the skin can focus on healing the damage. And of course you have to use a moisturiser with it, you have to use on regardless. While it's true not every product suits every skin, a lot of the time people have problems with using a product because they use it in a way it's not meant to be used
I use - Bioderma sensibio cleansing gel $14 - Witch Hazel $3 - The Ordinary Niacinimide+ Zinc1% (day time)$5 -The Ordinary 100% pressed Rosehip seed oil (night time) $14 -Cerave Daily moisturizing lotion $14 -Black Girl sunscreen spf 30 ( during the day) $16 Simple but It works for me. And it totals to less than $100 🙌
No matter what the weather is out, I wear sunscreen. My family makes fun of me. Then the other day we went out and it was cloudy b/c I wore sunscreen I was the only one who didn't get sunburn. Who's laughing now?!
"you don't need to use a lot of products... sometimes too many products can do more harm than good" *5 minutes earlier* "I recommend starting with a cleanser, then toner, then essence, then moisturizer, then facial oil, then sunscreen, then makeup"
Idk But I disagree with dermatologist opinion about Drinking water I used to get hell lot of pimples my whole face was covered in pimples and scar Then someone told me to drink extra Water As I started drinking more water Within a month my full face was clear as never before and scar were fading off Idk how but it worked
💯‼️ Especially with the K-Beauty. I’m Asian & K-Beauty is definitely not my go-to skincare. My skin prefers Western products & Japanese products. Some local products are suitable too, but only for several selected items/brands.
@@wilted_rose510 happy to help : ) Please note that my skin is combination skin, prone to oily. I get acne when I’m close to monthly period, or when I get lazy and eat whatever I want. I live in a country with tropical climate. What I use right now: Cleanser = cetaphil -> basic, I know. Some people hate cetaphil. But the fact that it is basic means your skin is not going to be overwhelmed and for someone with my skin type, it really helps that the cleanser is doing exactly just that, cleansing the skin. Been using it for almost 9 years now. Toner = Kose sekkisei lotion, helps with balancing the oil, skin complexion, and when I have dark spots caused by healed acnes. Been using it for 2 years. Toner for when I have breakouts = I use local brand Serum & moisturiser = the body shop’s drop of youth. Been using it since they first launched the products. Sunscreen = supergoop, the spray one Eye cream = I use local brand & Kose infinity eye cream. The kose one is for night treatment. Avene water = for when I have breakouts. Put it in the fridge, spray on cotton, compress your acne with it. Evian water = this helps when I need to retouch my make up or just to freshen up my skin during the day when I do not wear make-up. Serum for eyebrow & eyeleashes = apotcare optibrow & optilash -> I notice as I grow older I need to care more about my eyebrow & eyelashes, especially with the usage of mascara & brow pencil/anything else with similar function. Face mask = Garnier pure active matcha, it helps with cleaning the pores -> I don’t know if this is available in your country even though it is Garnier’s product. Face mask when I got breakout = I use local brand Exfoliate = usually I go for facial treatment, the clinic is a franchise from Japan and they use their own products. But because of the pandemic, I’m a bit worry with going for facial every month even though the clinic is now reopen with health protocol, so when I feel my face skin really need to exfoliate I create my own face scrub: 2 tbsp of plain roasted rolled oat, a pinch of cinnamon powder, cold plain skimmed milk just enough to soak the oats. I like to exfoliate before cleansing. Don’t overdo with the cinnamon or you might feel burning sensation on your skin. Or if you have super-sensitive skin, better don’t use cinnamon at all.
I'm not a huge fan of kbeauty sunscreen.. they usually add loads of essential oils and plant extracts to it and some consumers like me irritates my skin .. in the first place its a sunscreen not a moisturizer that will be left onto skin for the whole day
@@abd12459 hmm maybe you should watch Liah Yoo. She has many videos about sunscreens and sunblocks. She goes into detail and explains very well about what you should look out for. Not only korean suncreens but other kinds as well so I'd say give her a try and see if that helps you find a good suncreen whethers it's Asian or western ones. Hope it helps!
My dermatologist told me 20 yrs ago to wash my face with cetaphil liquid soap and lotion at night and wipe with a damp cloth in the am. I use Retin-A once a week to exfoliate. And I LOVE Black Girl Sunscreen. I told all my friends black and white about it and they love it. It disappears, is light weight and has NO odor so it works for everyone.
I hit 30 & started exploring how to add a daily eye cream regime. It's been great to ease some wrinkling, but also hydrates my eyelids & makes my makeup apply more nicely.
Same. What a waste of time and money. Maybe I'm just lucky tho. I don't have any skin issues and could care less about wrinkles. Beauty isn't everything folks.
ive never used a skin product, ive only changed my diet to match whats happening on my body, so far its worked pretty well, sans dandruff. for suncare ive rarely worn sun screen, i tan easily and rarely if ever burn, but it may build up later i gurss, but my entire family has been fire with a life time of sun exposure with no sun screen or skin products. I dont expect to live past 65 but thats neither here nor there
We can’t say the cause of celulite isn’t known. It’s mostly because of women’s connective tissue structure. Women’s connective tissue structure is different than men’s. It’s in vertical structure and causes celulite look when fat accumulates under the skin. Men have vertical and diagonal structure, like a net, and it provides the fat to accumulate evenly under the skin.
Myth No. 20: You need an eye cream for the eye area. What's good for your face is good for your eye area. We don't have a "special" skin around the eyes. Most of the eye creams have fragrance (Why? Will your eyes smell it?) and if you look at the ingredients, 99% of the time, they're the same as your moisturizer. It's just another gimmick to sell more.
I think the skin around the eyes is actually a lot thinner than skin in other areas. I’ve used some products that make the skin around my eyes tingle and react negatively but everywhere else is fine I think there’s some truth to needing specific creams for the eye area
@@harashe1000 Hello! Actually, the skin is the same, though the structure underneath it differs (check out the facial anatomy on Google), plus the sebum glands are not active in that area, making the texture softer than, let's say, our T-zone. As for the tingling you felt, did you use an active ingredient (AHA, BHA, Retinol, etc)? Or maybe the cream had fragrance or essential oils, which are usually the top sensitising agents in a skin care product, especially those we do not wash off (eg. a cleanser). Try to look for answers so it doesn't happen again next time 😊 Good luck!
@@DeanithForeverYoung I stand corrected. It is thinner, though that doesn't meant it has special needs. It doesn't justify using a special eye cream. Have a nice day! 😊
@@Felineintuition 🤦it's the being ignorant af for me. People have different needs than other. You watched one video of Cassandra and suddenly all of you go out and say all eye products are useless. Please.
I used to over wash my face when I started having acne in my teens. This went on for years until one day I thought maybe I'm overdoing it and maybe I'm stressing too much over it. So I tried to become more gentle on my skin and my self (not stressing over my acne). AND IT WORKED! I get pimples again from time to time when I neglect my sleep, touch my face too often, or go through really stressful times but they're now rare and more manageable compared to my teens.
Suffered from acne when I entered last year of my senior up until college. Visited dermatologist for the first time and it was better. Worth every penny. Now, if ppl ask me what I used on my face. I never prescribe something because I could be the one responsible of it. If suffering from something, get help! Especially from experts!
Beauty experts: "your daily skin care should not be uncomfortable at all" Me: as someone who has had acne for decades and used Tazorac, Retina, Adapalene, Benzoyl Peroxide. Every one of these definitely burn your skin at first and you just have to deal with it until you find get used to it :( On the plus side, I'm in my mid 30s now and I have no fine lines, people think I'm still in college (haha I wish!).
I agree drinking extra water doesn't help your skin but if you are not drinking enough water, yes it can have a negative impact. Just drink what's considered a healthy intake of water and you'll be fine. Ypu don't need to change you drinking habits for your skin but just need to look if you are having your daily water intake. Digestion plays an important role in healthy skin.
From my experience, the holy trinity for soft and acne-free for me has been getting enough SLEEP (actually, sleeping at the right time for me, so for me what works is 8 pm to 4 am. That schedule still makes me feel rested when i wake up), staying HYDRATED (i have my big water bottle with me all the time to remind me to drink some water) and keeping my FACE CLEAN (now this part is very simple for me. I just clean my face with the basic white dove soap---which also my body soap---and since its hot in the day in the place/city I live, I just apply very light petrolemum jelly after washing, and at night, sometimes, cosmetic sunflower oil, but often its still petroleum jelly ahahah). I hope this routine can help someone too. 😊💜 Btw, just to clarify. 1. I only use the basic dove soap for my skin cus its affordable for me. Ita been my body soap my whole life so since I believe that its just enought for my skin to be clean, then maybe using my body soap thats simple, affordable and soft to the skin, can be a good facial soap as well. 2. I use petroleum jelly out of habit from using sunflower oil before. When sunflower oil became too hot for me (?) for the face hahah, i had to find another affordable emollient. 3. Drinking more water was a huge game chager for me still when i didnt have a good sleep schedule, in a way that it reduced the occurence of pimples AND most importantly it had radically made my face feel so much softeeer. No kiddding 😄. 4. Sleeping early for me has just made my face feel softer hahahaha. Thats all, as far as my face skin care is concerned.
When I was a teen I used to wash my face constantly with face wash and put on toner and foundation. I would fuss over a pimple for minutes. Took me 30 minutes to an hour to get ready and all I wanted really was to sleep in. Finally I gave up because a month of doing my morning routine is the equivalent of a day wasted. So I started not caring about what I looked like what everyone would think of me, if I had acne or not and it actually took a lot of the weight off being a teen. I only washed my face with water from then on and I've had no major acne. Not caring if I had acne or not also stopped me from picking at my face and causing more acne.
Overwashing can destroy your skin barrier. One thing I learned to do is to make sure the foam or cleansing leather not to stay for more than 1 minute at a maximum of twice a day. Any more than that can destroy the skin barrier. I used to wash up to 5 times a day and I even made it stay for more than 10 minutes sometimes thinking it can clean my skin better. Ended up destroying my skin barrier, it got fixed when I washed my face with a cleanser only at night, made sure I moisturized, and only washed my face with water when I felt oily. The skin naturally exfoliates, exfoliating too much can also destroy your skin barrier. A healthy skin barrier is still the best way to a healthy skin.
