How to Soften Hardened Sebum 

I think it’s so important for us African American women to take care of our skin and over all health! There is a myth that “black don’t crack” and I think it’s a bit misleading! Thank you for showing us this much needed care! ❤️

Her skin looks very taught and beautiful. I hope she can see the comments. She looks wonderful!

She has such beautiful, even skin!

This is exactly what I want to do. I am training now and I want to be on this level in a few years. An absolute informed and qualified pro

I always wondered what caused those bumps on the nose and why noses are more prone to blackheads! Thank you Nerida!!!

Yesssss, I see the difference in her face already! Great work as usual! I also love how you design a treatment plan for the client to follow at home and you level set for follow up expectations! Awesome!

Been waiting for this all me life

Thank you Nerida for the knowledgeable skin treatment videos. Your videos are wonderfully helping me to polish on my knowledge of skin treatments. Once again thank you so much.

Another excellent video Nerida!

Great video Nerida! thank you for all this info!🤓

Amazing video Nerida!

I have the same problem on my nose and I absolutely loathe it. I hope I can pay you a visit soon 😌

Thank you for this informative Vlog. I can't wait to practice my esthetician skills on my family!💯💕💎🙏🏼👑

Your such a Joy and a Professional.

Her skin is sooo lovelyy wow!!

She looks a lot like Pat McGrath, I love it! ❤️

Thank you so much for this video! I also have this problem so this was extra helpful to me

I wish I could get this treatment. My skin congestion is worse than Beverly’s.

I didn’t know this was possible! I have the same things on my nose! I wish I could see you

Omg I have a couple of these on my cheekbones thank you so much for this video xx

Nerida is estetrodinary ❤!

Her skin is enviable! Gorgeous!

Wow Nerida!!! Her nose looks amazing!!!

I am in school now for Esthetics. I love your style of instruction. I really wish i could have seen how you performed rhe extractions.

Thank you so much Nerida😍 Learn something new ever time with you. After I did extraction on myself and clients Fitz 5 used AHA , and got those dark spots on those areas did ext. Now I know why🤔😚TIA

Nerida ..You have miraculous magic flowing through those beautiful hands of yours 😊🤲🏻🌈

Very stunning skin 🤩🥰

I would love specifically to see you're method of extractions on the nose. It's a difficult place for extractions. I was actually quite disappointed to find that part completely left out of the video. 😢 But thank you for sharing your expertise Nerida!

Hi, im new here and loving your channel (: Could i please ask what exfoliatoe that was you had used?

I love your all videos!!!Would you please show the product when you using,so we can buy the same one,thanks in advance 😘

Beverlee has such beautiful skin :-)

Thank you for this info. I watched a you tube video, and what the guy said, was to look at Esthetician. So, this particular video, has helped, as my son has very congested hair follicle, at the back of his hair line. I have tried everything his Dermatologist recommended, it still did not work. So, Thanks for this.

Hi Nereida, like always an excellent video. I wanted to know if you use steamer to soften up the skin?

nerida have you ever considered filming the extraction process? i know it makes some people uncomfortable but maybe you could clip it out of the main facial video and have it as a separate video. there are many weirdos like me that like watching extractions haha

I have those on my chin since im a teenager.didnt know it could be fixed!

What did you mix with the retinol at the end there? Didn’t catch the name. Loved the video !x

Hello, I noticed you didn’t steam before extraction, do you think this is an unnecessary step?

Hello Nerida, Thank you for all that knowledge about hardened sebum.I wish you would have shown us extraction as well, also was wondering if steam could have helped better? How much part steam would play for the extraction in your opinion? Also, High frequency could have helped to break down it further? I would also love to know the perfect products name and skincare line you used to break down hardened sebum. Thank you so very much. (NJ Licensed Esthetician).

Thank you so much for sharing this! I have similar problems but my pores are enlarged all over my face and I have many clogged pores on my T zone. I always keep my face clean and use a glycolic acid toner after cleansing. How often should I have extractions? Should I eliminate anything from my diet? Thank you :X

Hi Nerida! I really appreciate this video! I learnt a lot from today’s video. I have a question. 👋Do you have any tips on how to clear out back acne? I have a guy friend that has lots of back acne and it has been bothering him for three years now. Some of them are brown scars spot now and some of them are tiny congested pores that look similar to those congested pores Beverlee has on her cheeks. You mentioned brown scars means there is still little infection happening in this video. So do you have any recommendations on how to treat these spots/infections on the back? And also should those congested pores be squeezed out? Thank you very much for reading these two questions!

What would you assume hardened sebum bumps come from on the side of the jaw line? As well as underneath the chin area?

Nerida thanks very informative video. I'm a black woman in my 50s with hyperpigmentation and sensitive skin with hyperpigmentation. Currently using dermalogica products but looking for a more anti aging and exfoliating products. Can you recommend a good face wash, exfoliator, and retinol products. I know that's alot to ask without examining my skin. Thanks

Exactly my skin type

Hi, Nerida! I’m a guy who doesn’t really have a skincare routine besides applying hyaluronic serum and moisturizer. I’m more and more interested in skincare and was thinking of integrating retinol and AHAs in my regimen. What are your thoughts on the differences between glycolic and lactic, both being AHAs? Is it too harsh on the skin to use AHAs and retinol on the same days, or was it just in Beverly’s case? I’m half Latin, half German, so I have “mixed” skin. I’m a big fan of your videos; you really help me understand skin more and more, in general. Thank you for this high-quality content. Hugs 🤗.

How to extract closed comedons that form under the skin. I am in esty school and I had a client I couldn’t get them out. What’s your favorite product line?

When you say 'zapped' for sebaceous hyperplasia, what treatment (medical) are you referring to? A type of laser? Freezing with Co2?

Could you share what products you use for exfoliating?

Which over the counter products would you be inclined to recommend? And which type of SPF? How often should we be re-applying? Love your videos, they are so educational! ❤️

Nerida, how do you help your clients with deeper skin tones when you extract to avoid PIH after the treatment? Is that hopefully achieved with the retinol? Great video, thank you! Could you also suggest a Vit C during the day for this, in addition to retinol at night? Or would that depend on sensitivity in terms of actives?

🥰🙏🏼So relaxing! Beautiful work! Would've loved to see the extractions! Looking for an update!

I hear that retinols should be used at night. How are you able to use it during treatment and it won't affect the client? Thank you . just recently finished from Beauty School

I get hardened sebum on my left and right side of my chin (not jawline). Sometimes if I’m lucky, I can clear one out and it looks like a tiny pearl. Ive has this problem for years and I still don’t know how to stop them from happening. I use tretinoin and I just bought q flavonoid. Anyone have suggestions or experience the same thing?

Some aesthetician say that we shouldn’t use AHAs with retinol or vitamin S and retinol.What do you think about it

Thank you for you videos! I learn so much from them! I was just wondering if you have ever had a client that is allergic to AHA’s? I have a client that is concerned with aging and I know AHA’s are some of the best ingredients to use for anti aging but she had a reaction when using a eye cream with them in it. So just wondering what you would do/use in this situation?

This looks therapeutic....

Would have liked to see how i extracted the bumps were they not milia curious to know how u got out the bumps did u squeeze them normally there dosent seem like an opening on thosex

Nerida, are the Rejuvi products you’re using medical grade or are they the same ones you can buy off of Dermstore?

Fascinating. I love how thorough you always are in your videos. I have a apparently unique issue because I can find almost no information on how to treat it. I have all these small pea sized spots on the back on my upper arms and some on my chest of hypo-pigmentation. I'm a guy and the size and area it is likely is from acne which is now cleared up, likely from finesteride prescription for my hair cleared it up from lowering dht I assume. I can find almost nothing on treating this. I just have read pigmentation commonly returns within a year but it's been 8 months now and it's still quite noticeable. It's not fully depigmented and white at least. I've done two very intensive deep dermaneedling treatments at 2.5mm which probably isn't enough and hardly made a difference it's just quite the task/pain to do. Keep dermaneedling? I've read online inflammation from TNF and IL-17 contribute to reduction of melanogenesis which is I guess the primary cause of the hypopigmentation. www.researchgate.net/publication/237016942_IL-17_and_TNF_Synergistically_Modulate_Cytokine_Expression_while_Suppressing_Melanogenesis_Potential_Relevance_to_Psoriasis So I've read online quercitin and ursolic acid are very potent inhibitors to address TNF and IL-17, and quercitin also helps with melanogenesis along with ATP and tyrosine topically. Found a topical with ursolic acid and adensoine for bodybuilding. Quercitin is very poorly absorbed apparently but in alcohol it absorbs apparently far better which is good since the topical is in a alcohol base. So mixed all of those together and started applying daily since last week along with some tretinoin every few days to speed up the skin turnover. So that's where I'm at. Is there a simple way to treat it like there is with hyper pigmentation just some topical? I've read there are steriod creams but those are for hypo-pigmentation caused from a different issue. Should I try and tan? I have a 35% TCA peel I bought I was thinking might help since it forces the skin to regenerate and turn over faster, would that even help? I'm waiting a few weeks to do the peel for the topical to perhaps normalize the skin so the fresh regenerated skin is more likely to return to pigmentation(reasoning in my head). I previously tried a jessners and it didn't do anything. Any thoughts, I've found almost nothing on this and where I live it takes months for a doctor and months then referral to a dermatologist and this is just a minor cosmetic issue. It's so embarrassing I just want it to be at a better state by the time the middle of the summer at least.

Do you ever use galvanic on the neg. polarity? Soaponication (sp)?

What is the reason for switching to cold water on the sponges when removing product

Thank you Nerida for another great video and information!i had similar client couple days ago and plus she has lots of bumps (Whiteheads) on her cheeks (dairy!). I did the same thing:softening her skin with my fingers over the nose and chin and did lots of extractions (spent about 40min) but there’s still a lot. My only question is why would you recommend her to use purifying mask instead of exfoliating?isn’t it exfoliating mask better for decongesting those stubborn areas?or you worried that glycolic acid can lift or mess up her pigment on those spots?thank you 🙏🏻

Lovely.

How can you prevent this happening? I have this issues on my cheeks and nose

I wanted to see the extraction

Hello, reading the below comments I came across the educate your skin link and found the kit for pitted skins. May I ask how this works on flattening scars? Or is this supposed to be couples with in office treatments? I'm a newer Esthetician with pitted and rolling scars which is an embarrassment when preaching skincare. I've been told only microneedling, laser, and or maybe spicule treatments can work on these scars. Can you please clarify? Much appreciated!! 🤗

I enjoyed it overall great video..just a bit bummed that the extractions where not shown as i have same issue on my nose.

What is the brand of cellulose sponges Merida uses? Does anyone know? She mentioned they are very soft. The ones I’ve ordered have not been. Thanks in advance!!!

Hey Nerida, at 2:38 when you say zapped are you referring to high frequency?

Please ma healing gel is it same as healing mask?

Yesssss🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Can we use collagen supplements or drinks to get rid from dry sensitive skin ? How to increase sebum in dry skin...

Thank you for this video Nerida. Beverly has such lovely skin. The q flavonoid is really helping with my under eye dark circles and I mix in the retinyl serum every other night but they both feel quite heavy and occlusive on my skin. I then follow up with the Cerave moisturising lotion mixed with rosehip oil. By the morning, however, my cheek and under eye area are super dehydrated even though I have combo/oily skin. Any suggestions? xx

@Nerida hello Gorgeous, I just wanted to ask about the pressure you would recommend me to use while cleansing, and is it the same when you exfoliate and massage? 💆 I ask because I don’t like to use a lot of pressure but my clients most of the time as for more pressure 🤷🏻‍♀️ thank you 🙏 I love you 💙

What do you think about client who want to use natural exfoliants like sugar scrubs

When you did the extractions you still only used your fingers wrapped in tissue right, you didn't use any other instrument to extract?

How can you identify the "hardened sebum" vs a whitehead?

Your results are amazing and Beverlee’s skin looks beautiful. I have a question about clogging of pores, can silicone in skin care and cosmetics clog pores? Can silicone cause problems for the skin even if the skin is properly cleansed? Thank you Nerida Joy🙏🏻

Hi, what are the lil tiny dots you can see when you pull the skin taught what is that called and how can you clear it out? Thank you for sharing! GOD BLESS.

Hey nerida I just subscribed to your channel im new to skincare im in my thirties and sadly just getting into skincare but I have alot of clogged pores from not cleaning properly what can I use thats pregnancy safe? Thanks for all your information

you should look at the kinga sonic face scrubber

Hi Nerida!. Will steaming my face at home soften any hardened sebum? Or prevent sebum from harden?...

Is AHA not recommended for dark skin because it can cause hyperpigmentation?

Do you ever find that glycolic acid causes your fingers to peel? My fingers get itchy and the skin peels for a few weeks after being exposed

My nose area is the same but worst. It’s a dark and a lot of white stuff come out. Not sure how I can treat it. 🤔

I have the same issues as Beverly, where are you located, I would love to make an appointment.

Is that the same as sebaceous hyperplasia? How do you treat that?

Nerida is there a way to lighten my face so it matches my body? It’s about 1-2 shades deeper, and bugs me!! Thank you, lovely work!!

I am currently on accutane and always worry if the sebum will dry up inside and won't come out.

Nerida, how do you feel about face reality products? It’s really worked wonders for people.

how do you get rid of milia? on forehead and around eye thanks

Love this! I'm curious as to why the face wasn't steamed - would that not have helped as much?

What is congestion on the skin?

Very good nice presenter

How do you treat yeast inflicted acne

Extractions are my fav but there not in the vid 😒

This looks a presentation of early stage of Rhinophyma with presentation of sebaceous hyperplasia- Due to concentration of SH on the nose and chin. Hope this has been managed and reduced for the model.

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God bless

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How can one contact you please?