I love when people who have great skin & prob never had a pimple in their life, give recipes for acne prone skin. Ya. Pineapple & olive oil gets rid of acne. 🤔
I accidentally left a Lush Mask of Magnaminty in my shower, I forgot it had to go in the fridge when I was 16. That was the last Lush product I ever used. Absolutely my fault, no questions asked, but my face was full of cystic acne the next day and the jawline was the worst. The next day I checked the mask and the mould had properly BLOOMED. Preservatives are important! And I am awfully allergic to nature like plants and animals so essential oils are stupid for me to use directly on my skin.
The thing is, that they directly advertise this as one of their face masks that does not need to be refrigerated. They say that it should last approximately 3 months while stored in a cool dry place. I have always been a massive advocate for the brand but in recent years they’ve irked me more than usual. They seem unwilling to move with the times and some of the ingredients that they are using don’t penetrate the skin, so this video certainly rang true with me. If you ever give Lush a try again, their body lotions are some of the best that I’ve ever tried. ☺️
@@lloves10I like their bath and shower products and their hand and foot creams. I wouldn’t touch any of their face products because I am pro preservatives in any products going anywhere near my face!
I bought it and kept it in my mask drawer, i didn’t know it had to be refrigerated ? but after a couple uses it got rock hard and i couldn’t use it anymore so i threw it out, i never noticed any mold cuz it dries tf out before it even got to that point
So true! Olive oil can also be irritating for some. I typically avoid plant oils and extracts because I'd rather use plant derivatives that are the good parts of the plants with the irritating stuff left out!
This! The research shows that Olive oil actually boosts the activity of the bacteria that cause acne (Malestizia) hence why you should not use olive oil on your face if you have Acne. The same applies for if you have dandruff as they are caused by the same bacteria. Also most olive oil is heavily adulterated anyway.
I can't believe people are still trying these weird DIY "hacks" when there are so many AMAZING products and a plethora of easily accessible information out there! I'm the same age as you, Cass, and I remember back in high school trying stuff like lemon juice and baking soda on my face because I didn't know better, that was a dark time.
I love the blunt honesty and no bullshit attitude. It's refreshing to have the truth right in front of you and not having to dig for it. Also, she delivers the truth perfectly with a combo of serious, sarcastic, humor, facts and smiles. Thanks 🥰
Half these DIY skincare “hacks” are just Young Living/Dotera huns trying to find new ways to sell you their overpriced essential oils and join their teams.
Omg my neighbour is a nice middle aged dude but I make it my everyday goal to avoid him. Im running out of excuses to get away from his Doterra talk every time I exit my flat😌😬
A really good friend of mine, and the sweetest girl ever in Sweden, struggled with really bad and “aggressive” psoriasis in her scalp. She had on her hands and body too, but her scalp was the worst. And the saddest part of this whole psoriasis ordeal was that she got it from stress. She probably had PTSD from being in a real horrible Charles Dickens like foster home where the foster parents bullied her daily and other mean things. So if she, in her struggle, stumbled upon people like that Herb Apothecary dude, who wants to further take her money and hope just to basically abuse her even further.. That’s so horrible and evil on so many levels. And it royally pisses me off. What’s also scary is that this man, like many of these neo-hippies, seems so nice and caring. He probably could sell snow to eskimos 🤷♀️
I don't wanna be mean and I know nothing asked me for my opinion. We didn't need to know the medical history of your friend, nationality, gender and trauma, to understand that you have a close friend, who was hurt in the past and that you're worried that some people could use her pain against her, promising her fast and easy panacea. You didn't have to reveal reason of her PTSD, horror behind her trauma to say that if she put her trust in bad people, it could be used against her. I don't accuse you of being a bad person, but a story that you use so casually, as a mean to bring more seriousness to your comment, is somebody's reality, and you shouldn't retell it like this, on RUclips comment section. Don't make it a precedence, always reply on your own feeling, opinions when talking; if you commented that you were disgusted by scammers, afraid that your awesome friend could have been an easy target because of her issues, it would be totally acceptable. Never use people's personal experiences that they shared with you, even if they were casual about it. Not everybody remembers to ask for non disclosure agreement. Plus, a comment as descriptive as yours, is too much, even if you didn't tell her name. This stories shouldn't be retold, even anonymously -- it's not about shame but about respect for one's experience. You can say as much as you want, how are you feeling about your friend, their experience without spilling everything on RUclips comment. You can write about your feelings and attitude towards your friend without oversharing and breaking her trust. For sure, she won't know, people don't know who is she, but it's about respect, care and compassion when keeping someone's secrets or stories. They're saint, whenever someone asked you to keep it a secret or randomly shared story of their life when playing Mario. I'm sorry, I got bit personal, because I'm shocked. Like, I can imagine to share someone's lifetime of abuse so casually on RUclips comment section under a video about skincare. It's not even consolation attempt, or a video where victims of abuse unite and share their traumas. Your abilities of listening and making people feel comfortable must be great if people share their traumas with you. Your moral obligation is to keep it to yourself. It's not about anonymity but about principles. For sure you care for your friend and you didn't mean to do anything bad, yet Im thinking about this dichotomy -- you share it casually, without a reason under a beauty video and she has to live with it. Be a good friend, never share stories that aren't yours so casually, without a reason. You could have said your point regardless medical history of your friend.
@@AamuAurora it IS an important topic. And who knows, maybe you even helped someone. I can answer you when what I just read have sinked in a little. No worries.
I’m so happy I found you! I’m in the process of working with a dermatologist to get rid of my rolling acne scars (micro needling, filler, peels) and you’re feeding my skincare obsession so nicely!! Thank you 💗💗💗
I literally used straight ACV as a toner for years and it just made my acne worse. If you want to use ACV, just get The Inkey List toner that is actually formulated for skincare.
Years ago I purchased essential oils that had recipes for facial treatments where you add the essential oils with food products. I tried one facial "treatment" and within 30 seconds it was burning. I don't do anything DYI when it comes to my skin anymore.
I've suffered from Psoriasis and KP since I was 12. I am predisposed to Asthma as well, "The Unholy Trifecta!". Which means I take Corticosteroids for my Asthma, which flares up my psoriasis, so I take topical steroids for my Psoriasis, which clogs my pores and causes KP flares! Lord end me!
This is not true. Corticosteroids don't flare up psoriasis, they heal it. In your case I would say the steroids you take for asthma by inhalation are not enough to cure psoriasis because they are stuck in lungs and do not work systematically, therefore you need to use topical steroids on top. And the KP is definitely not from topical steroids clogging your pores, KP is caused by overpriduction of keratin. Keratin is clogging your pores, not the steroid creams. I can see your situation sucks, I have KP and seborrhoic dermatitis myself, I just wanted to point out that your problems are not connected in the way you described. Hope you get better with those health issues!
@@annab.3952 The steroid creams that are prescribed to me come in these really thick and heavy bases that are comedogenic in nature. India isnt as "Skin-tellectual" as other countries, so a lot of our products are petroleum based, which can clog pores. and the oral corticosteroids cause dry skin, which indirectly aggravates my psoriasis. But thank you for caring! Have a lovely day.
@@sarcasticeggs8998 you take cortikosteroids for asthma orally? Like pills? If so, than it is really very different. I live in the Czech republic and the absolute majority of asthma sufferers take cortikosteroids by inhalation, pills only for a short period of time in case of an asthmatic shock. I'm sorry for misinterpreting your message, I was considering it by what I know here in Europe :)
I followed Marlas’s healthy life RUclips channel and read a book called radiant by hanna sillitoe that completely helped me heal my psoriasis. It prompted my journey to discover the importance of gut health. Yes I had to change my diet and be very strict with it for about 3 months - the end results was very worth it. I highly encourage you to check them out as I was so fed up with the steroid creams making things worse time and time again.
@3:56 My first thought was "hmmmm i bet someone is gonna misinterpret this chart and try to mix black coffee and piss to balance their skin pH just watch"
If he has a business and is claiming his products will treat/cure a disease we can report him for breaking the law. If you haven’t reported him yourself then this is someone you should consider name dropping so someone else can do it. It needs to be done; he’s intentionally preying on the most desperate & vulnerable
I love this! I just woke up (it’s morning in Sweden 🇸🇪 where I live ) and I see in my notifications that there’s a new 🦋Cassandra video 🦋 uploaded! Have a marvellous day and take care 🧖🏻♀️ 🌸
I remember when I was a teenager I would put toothpaste on my break out, I tried apple cider vinegar, I even remember mixing cinnamon and honey into a paste and putting it on my face. I also put olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, and even mayonnaise on my hair. It did nothing for my hair except make it harder to wash. Aaannndd of course my acne only ever got more irritated. Now that I think about it I've always had mildly dry skin but there was a solid two months when I was like 16 where my whole face was dry cracking flaky and itchy, I wonder if any of these "topical treatments" added to that 🤦♀️🤷♀️
I actually luuuuurve those reacting videos. I learn so much from these! Even tho, there are some infos that are repeated in few vids I luve me some revision. I truly challenge you to do more (even tho you do so much vids a week I wonder when the hell you sleep!). Plus, I would love to see you reach on Rock M Sakura's skincare routine, in some places it felt funnily weird 😂 Love you so much! And thank you for spreading this huge dose of love and knowlage! ❤️
Not to mention on the rice and pineapple girl...shes mashing it onto a very much used cutting board. Lord knows what's in those cuts on the cutting board🤢
Those DIY are bringing flashback of my younger self and my back then holy grail - baking soda with lemon juice for radiant skin xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD i can still feel the tightness on my poor little face...
Girl same!! I abused my skin so badly between the ages of 14 and 22 because I didn't know better and while my skin is in good condition now, I sometimes wonder if the damage I caused will show up when I get older!
medical paper from 1892?? the era where people used lead based makeup and arsenic wall paint? am i hallucinating??? HOW IS HE SAYING THAT WITH A STRAIGHT FACE
cassandra ever since i found your channel i have gained a lot of new information and i really love your energy and vibe. thank you so much and i love you ❤️
these were all cringe but yeah the essential oil one was particularly distressing. idk how people do that- i can’t even drop a few small drops of essential oil into a FULL BATH without getting irritated skin
Hi Cassandra 😁🥰 ! I love your definition of DIY but also love how you said "tried it" like a little kid (1:41) lol 🤭😘. Just teasing. Love you girl 🥰 and thank you for sharing your knowledge, beautiful face, beautiful outlook on life and towards people and beautiful smile 😃🦋. You make my day so much brighter with your contagious attitude and laughter. Thank you 🦋 BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY CASSANDRA 🦋 🥰
The only DIY skincare I will ever do is an Manuka Honey facemask, because it contains hydrogen peroxide so it's anti bacterial and ideal for my acne and it's an emollient, so it doesn't leave my skin dry like some other face masks I tried otherwise all other diy skincare makes my skin crawl.
I just found your channel by accident and I've been hooked every since. I have never really taken care of my skin I should have. When I was younger I had a very bad habit of going to sleep with my makeup on. I did a peel mask here and there and used makeup wipes and soup and water. I was very lucky I've never had acne problems and thought I don't need to do anything. I wanted to let you know you have inspired me to go out and buy a bunch of new skin care products. I want to thank you for being awesome honest and inspiring. I would love to hear what you think of the products I've bought. Thank you!!!💜
As someone who's family is from the Caribbean, I have never heard of a soursop bath to help with psoriasis. I have also never heard of sarsaparilla do the same either. However, soursop and sarsaparilla does have healing properties and just like many ancient remedies, it has worked for many people. This guy is someone who is only promoting their shop for profit and while this is not triggering for me (because let's be honest, not every medical study means that it is the evidence that we need to prove that it works), this is dangerous for anyone to do this to make money.
I always wanted to do dyi skincare and haircare washes like the dyi rice water or honey for your hair and oatmeal or lemon avacado masks and stuff in the past but I never had the patience to mix this and that and apply it then take it off, thats why I don't like masks in general so I never done dyi masks.
Omg, baking soda is the worst for my skin, and my skin is normally not that sensitive. I learned my skin couldn’t tolerate it through trying so many natural deodorants. My armpits literally turn red and feel like they’re burning. While I don’t like aluminum in my deodorant still (mainly because it’s what cause yellow stains on my white shirts), I have to make sure that any aluminum-free deodorant I buy does NOT have baking soda. If it does that to my armpits, I can’t even imagine what it would do to my face.
I breastfed all three of my children, and one thing I can say is that it’s healing to open sores on the skin. My son especially was a “chewer” and would bite occasionally causing open cuts to my nipples and one of the cures was to drip milk onto it and allow my skin to air out. It was also helpful in the beginning stages of nursing when you have chapped/sore nipples and is often part of the treatment of mastitis symptoms externally. Never thought to put it on my face which I sort of regret now lol
I would drip it into my nursling (and older kids) eyes if/when they got pink eye, I'd drip it in their ears if they got ear infections. The pedi even supported me doing it. I would just pump and then use a dropper for my older kids eyes and ear when needed. It healed every single time
My skin would be SCREAMING if I put straight essential oils on it. 😱 I bought a night moisturizer that contained essential oils & my skin was SO UPSET!
I used doterra's facial products for a while and it sensitized my skin so badly. Thankful I didn't have burns from it, but it was not fun. Glad I found you, dr dray and others to get a good routine!! My skin looks better than ever!
I don’t use TikTok so this may be a stupid question but if enough people flag and report people that spread misinformation to sell products can’t you have them removed?
I have been struggling with psoriasis for 20 years. believe me, I've tried everything. the only thing that helps is cortisone and the sun. and to exclude milk. what he says it makes me sad. I was so ashamed when I was young. thanks cassandra. because you say as it is ❤️🙏
I think it depends how sensitive and where, I'm not sensitive on my nose so I use an SA cleanser there and no irritation! My cheeks however are very sensitive and if I use an SA cleanser its irritating.
I think you should just use a simple cleanser and see how your skin handles it the first couple of days of using it and just make your skin get used to it- I have super sensitive skin as well and I use the CeraVe foaming cleanser, but Cetaphil works fine as well, just that it doesn’t have as many benefits other than skin hydration.
The medical journal from 1982 🤣🤣 I wonder how many more studies have been done since then on sarsaparilla root and psoriasis that contradicts that 140 year old study. As a psoriasis sufferer who uses products prescribed from my doctor that actually work, I can’t help but laugh.
I hope that one day skin care diy will disappear. I remember times when I was younger and I would put things like this on my face, toothpaste, baking soda mixed with lemon, coffee scrubs on my face because internet told me that It would help. It happily didn't hurt me but I know that there are a lot of people who got hurt because of skin care diy.
Apple cider vinegar is something you can use to get rid of warts, lol. It irritates the wart and prompts your immune system to do something about it. I don't know how purposely irritating your face would help things like acne, dry skin, etc...
One day my younger dumber self decided to use a different brand of “self warming” mask since my usual was sold out and I love how they feel // use it as an extra cleansing step on some special self care days. Well, what I didn’t know instead of the typical brand I purchase that lists zeolite as the warming ingredient.... this off brand contained GINGER instead. This explains why I got a itchy rash like reaction and had to wash it off immediately and very thoroughly. (I’m allergic to many peppers and don’t eat them but I never thought about looking out for that in skincare!!!)
As somebody who has eczema, and has had flare ups so bad the I could not go to school. I hate when people claim nAtUrAL ingredients are better when all the people that I have known who have eczema or psoriasis that have tried this uneducated advice have gone to their dermatologist with something worse than what they already had. People who make these claims should face jail time.
I’ve seen extended fasts reset entire immune system and reverse autoimmune diseases. Damaged cells and toxin are flushed out and new cells are generated.
My Step father has psoriasis and his health is literally deteriorating because of it... but yeah some root will cure it, I'm sure that same plant will cure my Endometriosis too😑😑😑
Also, I was recommended by my doctor to use my milk when my nipples cracked and bled from nursing and it worked amazing. Dunno what else it does but moisturizing it helped
Out of curiosity, do you have an opinion on the Dermalogica Superfoliant? I noticed that sodium bicarbonate is the second ingredient. I know it's formulated in a product so it's not exactly the same as using straight baking soda, but it still gave me pause when I noticed it.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease it is NOT a "skin condition". Yes it shows up (with plaque psoriasis) as raised areas of abnormal skin but it is not a skin condition. Plus there are several different types of psoriasis...plaque psoriasis seems to be the most common. It is also a majority of the time hereditary. As someone who has dealt with plaque psoriasis for at least 35 years it can be very painful and yes there is no cure as of now. All you can do is learn to deal with it and manage it as best you can.
I actually apply essential oils directly to my skin, specially tea tree oil on pimples, and it doesn't burn. I'm not saying it's the proper way to use them, but I've been doing this for decades and my skin is pretty well The apple cider vinegar toner is something that terrifies me, and i can't understand why so many people recommend it
Can you please review 'The Jojoba Company'? Their serum contains Humacoll21 which has been proven in laboratory studies to be better than retinol. They also use a vegan type of collagen and L22, and other interesting formulations.
Please do review of "oil cleansing". Rubbing, for example, olive oil for 10+ minutes for getting the black heads out. I did it and it really worked but I'm not sure about long term effects. Thank you!
I do oilcleansing but you are supposed to use a cleansing oil, not a food oil. Jojoba would probably be better than olive oil :) I’d love a video about it!
Casssandra I neeeedd help my nose sweats sooo much over here in the uk the weather is hot but whenever I walk my nose sweats it’s annoying cause I wear makeup to work. I don’t know why this is all of a sudden happening
I don’t think a lot of people know how bad psoriasis can be.. my mum has it and she’s had it since childhood, she has every type of psoriasis as well as psoriatic arthritis, she has tried everything including these natural herbal remedies and the only thing that gives her a bit of relief is the steroid creams and sun but living in England we don’t get much of that. I’ve seen the pain this causes her not just physical but emotional as well, her hair is falling out because it’s took over her scalp and she pretty much doesn’t have any skin under her breast it’s completely raw, not to mention the countless infections she’s had. So listening to this man makes me mad on a whole other level, the ‘natural remedies’ he’s selling doesn’t work and hes preying on peoples desperation and insecurities to sell his bullshit.
I knew a girl who had psoriasis and started smoking weed and her psoriasis went away...crazy I know. But on a serious note..,these TikToks make me angry.
Hydrating toners and face mists. If they don’t have a spray nozzle, and they have a screw top (versus an aerosol type spray) you can decant them into a spray bottle and then spritz your skin throughout the day whenever you need a refresher versus washing your face or splashing it with water constantly. That’s what I do.
Hello Cassandra ! Thank you for preventing me from trying stupid diy beauty hacks ! I have a question please : I recently started interesting in different kind of oils and cosmetic actifs, and I am careful diluting everything as instructed, but I do put tea tree essential oil directly on my pimples with a q-tip twice a day (following with my moisturiser), is that really such a bad idea concidering the small amount ? Thank you for your channel, love it :)
What about organic pumpkin purée as a one time use face mask? I really like to use with medical grade manuka honey I find it very hydrating and it smells great! I’m pretty sure I saw someone do a DIY on this awhile ago on YT - not sure if it was you(?). Bonus points; I always make a separate little batch for my pets for a healthy snack!!
I love you and share your passion against this man's advise against psoriases. I suffer myself and trust me, you cant just chuck any old thing on.. excuse my pun for the journal piece lol.. but 1 thing.. it came to my attention lately that saying excuse my French can or may be hurtful to French people as it suggests were calling they're language crude.. I myself have said this all my life but I can't expect people not to call me a r*t**d for being autistic and not think about what I say to others.. not calling you out as ur heart is pure.. u love people alot! I just feel if someone said something to you, you'd take it on board, alike myself, we all make mistakes. I just wanna make sure you're aware so no one says bitchy or mean things to you like the cancel culture is ridiculous x
Please try/review the ETHIQUE SKINCARE BARS when you have a chance 😌 they have face/body ones. Serums, face wash, moisturizer, etc all in bar form. They’re cruelty free, vegan, and palm free. I’ve used their hair stuff and love it, and I have some face stuff. Curious about your opinion on their ingredients/company 😊
hey queen! i saw on tiktok that diy saltwater can help with acne and darkspots on the long run, some people also say that the saltwater actually kills the bacteria that causes the acne. is this true?
Saltwater is slightly microbial (kills bacteria) but it’s not likely to do anything in the quantities people are using as it’s very weak. Saltwater is also alkaline (like baking soda) which probably isn’t great for your skin. Acidic treatments tend to work better for acne. There is some evidence that exposure to seawater does help with acne, but they don’t really know why. And it’s unlikely that you could replicate it at home mixing tap water and salt. If saltwater was a good treatment for acne everyone would be using it.
Good that those people are not buying real chemicals btw I make my own face mask with sodium salicylate (2% TO one did not work for me as I wanted it to), but I would never advise anyone to do the same (even if it works perfectly, but I consulted someone who works in cosmetic pharmacology)
I’m so scared but also super excited to see what’s in this video!! Lol! Cassandra you are my favorite big sister ever!! 😘❤️😘❤️😘 (I’m an only child lol).
DIY "Don't injure yourself." Exactly.
I love when people who have great skin & prob never had a pimple in their life, give recipes for acne prone skin. Ya. Pineapple & olive oil gets rid of acne. 🤔
Yep and people who don't have acne scars or never did tell you how they cured their scars lol
I would believe people with perfect skin
@Trinity M ...except food is not made to penetrate skin. lol
@@trinitym5552there’s a reason it’s not in modern skincare … it doesn’t work
I accidentally left a Lush Mask of Magnaminty in my shower, I forgot it had to go in the fridge when I was 16. That was the last Lush product I ever used. Absolutely my fault, no questions asked, but my face was full of cystic acne the next day and the jawline was the worst. The next day I checked the mask and the mould had properly BLOOMED. Preservatives are important! And I am awfully allergic to nature like plants and animals so essential oils are stupid for me to use directly on my skin.
The thing is, that they directly advertise this as one of their face masks that does not need to be refrigerated. They say that it should last approximately 3 months while stored in a cool dry place. I have always been a massive advocate for the brand but in recent years they’ve irked me more than usual. They seem unwilling to move with the times and some of the ingredients that they are using don’t penetrate the skin, so this video certainly rang true with me. If you ever give Lush a try again, their body lotions are some of the best that I’ve ever tried. ☺️
@@lloves10I like their bath and shower products and their hand and foot creams. I wouldn’t touch any of their face products because I am pro preservatives in any products going anywhere near my face!
Reading this itches my brain soooo badly!!! 😭
☠️☠️☠️
I bought it and kept it in my mask drawer, i didn’t know it had to be refrigerated ? but after a couple uses it got rock hard and i couldn’t use it anymore so i threw it out, i never noticed any mold cuz it dries tf out before it even got to that point
She is literally the one of the most rare youtubers who openly speaks about social issues
She's an inspiration ❤️
Isnt she👌
Actually pure Olive oil is one of the worst for acne prone skin.
😂 I have tested it
I felt my sebaceous glands perk up and start doing their overtime grind when she said that.
So true! Olive oil can also be irritating for some. I typically avoid plant oils and extracts because I'd rather use plant derivatives that are the good parts of the plants with the irritating stuff left out!
Most derms say olive oil leads to TEWL (trans epidermal water loss) and should not be left on the skin.
This! The research shows that Olive oil actually boosts the activity of the bacteria that cause acne (Malestizia) hence why you should not use olive oil on your face if you have Acne. The same applies for if you have dandruff as they are caused by the same bacteria. Also most olive oil is heavily adulterated anyway.
8:00 "Would you chug an entire bottle of vanilla extract? .........well maybe"
That was gold lmao
I ruined my skin with DIY involving essential oils. I'm full of burns. DON'T INJURE YOURSELF, GIRLS! :(
Oh no I hope ur okay!
and guys...
I got a chemical burn bad once and i piled on cerave before bed and it was gone in 3 days
I can't believe people are still trying these weird DIY "hacks" when there are so many AMAZING products and a plethora of easily accessible information out there!
I'm the same age as you, Cass, and I remember back in high school trying stuff like lemon juice and baking soda on my face because I didn't know better, that was a dark time.
Every oatmeal mask user accidentally says 'apply to face'. What they really mean is 'eat'.
Cassandra: Would you ever chug an entire bottle of vanilla extract?
Me: 👀
Cassandra: Okay, maybe 😌
Vanilla extract is disgusting 🤮
I love the blunt honesty and no bullshit attitude. It's refreshing to have the truth right in front of you and not having to dig for it. Also, she delivers the truth perfectly with a combo of serious, sarcastic, humor, facts and smiles. Thanks 🥰
Half these DIY skincare “hacks” are just Young Living/Dotera huns trying to find new ways to sell you their overpriced essential oils and join their teams.
I mean who wouldn’t wanna be a boss babe / girl boss….🤢
Ugh essential oils make me wanna throw things! Why? Just why?
Omg my neighbour is a nice middle aged dude but I make it my everyday goal to avoid him. Im running out of excuses to get away from his Doterra talk every time I exit my flat😌😬
"this is like a different level, this makes me angry" all the time at DIY stuff.
Please do reaction on Alexander daddario skincare that Vogue just posted her skin is so good
I agree!
A really good friend of mine, and the sweetest girl ever in Sweden, struggled with really bad and “aggressive” psoriasis in her scalp. She had on her hands and body too, but her scalp was the worst. And the saddest part of this whole psoriasis ordeal was that she got it from stress. She probably had PTSD from being in a real horrible Charles Dickens like foster home where the foster parents bullied her daily and other mean things. So if she, in her struggle, stumbled upon people like that Herb Apothecary dude, who wants to further take her money and hope just to basically abuse her even further..
That’s so horrible and evil on so many levels. And it royally pisses me off.
What’s also scary is that this man, like many of these neo-hippies, seems so nice and caring. He probably could sell snow to eskimos 🤷♀️
I don't wanna be mean and I know nothing asked me for my opinion. We didn't need to know the medical history of your friend, nationality, gender and trauma, to understand that you have a close friend, who was hurt in the past and that you're worried that some people could use her pain against her, promising her fast and easy panacea. You didn't have to reveal reason of her PTSD, horror behind her trauma to say that if she put her trust in bad people, it could be used against her. I don't accuse you of being a bad person, but a story that you use so casually, as a mean to bring more seriousness to your comment, is somebody's reality, and you shouldn't retell it like this, on RUclips comment section. Don't make it a precedence, always reply on your own feeling, opinions when talking; if you commented that you were disgusted by scammers, afraid that your awesome friend could have been an easy target because of her issues, it would be totally acceptable. Never use people's personal experiences that they shared with you, even if they were casual about it. Not everybody remembers to ask for non disclosure agreement. Plus, a comment as descriptive as yours, is too much, even if you didn't tell her name. This stories shouldn't be retold, even anonymously -- it's not about shame but about respect for one's experience. You can say as much as you want, how are you feeling about your friend, their experience without spilling everything on RUclips comment. You can write about your feelings and attitude towards your friend without oversharing and breaking her trust. For sure, she won't know, people don't know who is she, but it's about respect, care and compassion when keeping someone's secrets or stories. They're saint, whenever someone asked you to keep it a secret or randomly shared story of their life when playing Mario. I'm sorry, I got bit personal, because I'm shocked. Like, I can imagine to share someone's lifetime of abuse so casually on RUclips comment section under a video about skincare. It's not even consolation attempt, or a video where victims of abuse unite and share their traumas. Your abilities of listening and making people feel comfortable must be great if people share their traumas with you. Your moral obligation is to keep it to yourself. It's not about anonymity but about principles. For sure you care for your friend and you didn't mean to do anything bad, yet Im thinking about this dichotomy -- you share it casually, without a reason under a beauty video and she has to live with it. Be a good friend, never share stories that aren't yours so casually, without a reason. You could have said your point regardless medical history of your friend.
I smoked some weed, that's why I wrote an essay nobody asked for. However, I believe it's an important topic.
@@AamuAurora it IS an important topic.
And who knows, maybe you even helped someone. I can answer you when what I just read have sinked in a little. No worries.
Esk*mo is a racial slur, please use the term “Inuit” next time. I doubt you knew but just mentioning for next time.
@@joeperez7167 where the f*** have I used that term? Or are you addressing the “essay writer” @Aamu Aurora ?
I’m so happy I found you! I’m in the process of working with a dermatologist to get rid of my rolling acne scars (micro needling, filler, peels) and you’re feeding my skincare obsession so nicely!! Thank you 💗💗💗
I literally used straight ACV as a toner for years and it just made my acne worse. If you want to use ACV, just get The Inkey List toner that is actually formulated for skincare.
Years ago I purchased essential oils that had recipes for facial treatments where you add the essential oils with food products. I tried one facial "treatment" and within 30 seconds it was burning. I don't do anything DYI when it comes to my skin anymore.
DIY - Don't Injure Yourself. You said it! 🙌
I've suffered from Psoriasis and KP since I was 12. I am predisposed to Asthma as well, "The Unholy Trifecta!". Which means I take Corticosteroids for my Asthma, which flares up my psoriasis, so I take topical steroids for my Psoriasis, which clogs my pores and causes KP flares! Lord end me!
This is not true. Corticosteroids don't flare up psoriasis, they heal it. In your case I would say the steroids you take for asthma by inhalation are not enough to cure psoriasis because they are stuck in lungs and do not work systematically, therefore you need to use topical steroids on top. And the KP is definitely not from topical steroids clogging your pores, KP is caused by overpriduction of keratin. Keratin is clogging your pores, not the steroid creams.
I can see your situation sucks, I have KP and seborrhoic dermatitis myself, I just wanted to point out that your problems are not connected in the way you described. Hope you get better with those health issues!
@@annab.3952 The steroid creams that are prescribed to me come in these really thick and heavy bases that are comedogenic in nature. India isnt as "Skin-tellectual" as other countries, so a lot of our products are petroleum based, which can clog pores. and the oral corticosteroids cause dry skin, which indirectly aggravates my psoriasis. But thank you for caring! Have a lovely day.
@@sarcasticeggs8998 you take cortikosteroids for asthma orally? Like pills? If so, than it is really very different. I live in the Czech republic and the absolute majority of asthma sufferers take cortikosteroids by inhalation, pills only for a short period of time in case of an asthmatic shock. I'm sorry for misinterpreting your message, I was considering it by what I know here in Europe :)
I followed Marlas’s healthy life RUclips channel and read a book called radiant by hanna sillitoe that completely helped me heal my psoriasis. It prompted my journey to discover the importance of gut health. Yes I had to change my diet and be very strict with it for about 3 months - the end results was very worth it. I highly encourage you to check them out as I was so fed up with the steroid creams making things worse time and time again.
@@annab.3952 don’t tell him it’s not true. If he says it’s happening to him then it is true,to him at least.
@3:56 My first thought was "hmmmm i bet someone is gonna misinterpret this chart and try to mix black coffee and piss to balance their skin pH just watch"
The base word for "essential" in essential oils is "ESSENCE." It doesn't mean "necessary"!!! Drives me insane
If he has a business and is claiming his products will treat/cure a disease we can report him for breaking the law.
If you haven’t reported him yourself then this is someone you should consider name dropping so someone else can do it. It needs to be done; he’s intentionally preying on the most desperate & vulnerable
i used the floss thing on my nose a few years ago when it first got popular. i still have scars on my nose to this day
I love this! I just woke up (it’s morning in Sweden 🇸🇪 where I live ) and I see in my notifications that there’s a new 🦋Cassandra video 🦋 uploaded!
Have a marvellous day and take care 🧖🏻♀️ 🌸
Aaayyy fellow swede into good skincare!
@@sabinajoh I sure am, of course I am! Sweden with there’s so dry air l
Hello fellow swede 🙋♀️
I remember when I was a teenager I would put toothpaste on my break out, I tried apple cider vinegar, I even remember mixing cinnamon and honey into a paste and putting it on my face. I also put olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, and even mayonnaise on my hair. It did nothing for my hair except make it harder to wash. Aaannndd of course my acne only ever got more irritated. Now that I think about it I've always had mildly dry skin but there was a solid two months when I was like 16 where my whole face was dry cracking flaky and itchy, I wonder if any of these "topical treatments" added to that 🤦♀️🤷♀️
I'm still not get overing about those dermatologist putting diy shit and this happened oh my g hahaha
I hate that essential oils use the essential to sound like it’s something you need and not just an aromatic essence like it is.
I actually luuuuurve those reacting videos. I learn so much from these! Even tho, there are some infos that are repeated in few vids I luve me some revision. I truly challenge you to do more (even tho you do so much vids a week I wonder when the hell you sleep!).
Plus, I would love to see you reach on Rock M Sakura's skincare routine, in some places it felt funnily weird 😂
Love you so much! And thank you for spreading this huge dose of love and knowlage! ❤️
I’m so glad you do reviews for us..thanks Cassandra 🌷💕
Not to mention on the rice and pineapple girl...shes mashing it onto a very much used cutting board. Lord knows what's in those cuts on the cutting board🤢
Imagine salmonella and parasites and then on your face 😂
Those DIY are bringing flashback of my younger self and my back then holy grail - baking soda with lemon juice for radiant skin xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD i can still feel the tightness on my poor little face...
Girl same!! I abused my skin so badly between the ages of 14 and 22 because I didn't know better and while my skin is in good condition now, I sometimes wonder if the damage I caused will show up when I get older!
That essential oil video. OMG HOW DOES SHE STILL HAVE SKIN??!
I put tea tree oil on my skin in extremely small amounts and i had a horrible chemical burn. Honestly she must be gods favorite T-T
Lmao, this old dude really cited a medical journal from 1892?! What?!
medical paper from 1892?? the era where people used lead based makeup and arsenic wall paint? am i hallucinating??? HOW IS HE SAYING THAT WITH A STRAIGHT FACE
Can u make a video of good products around the world bc we don't have any American brands here which are vegan, cruelty free, and affordable.
Where are you at? Is there someone from where you’re at who is into skincare? I watch some videos where they have things I don’t have..
There are a number of channels on YT and from many countries. I know India has a lot of skin care channels.
There might be inkey list if you are in Europe or Canada
Peta also has an international brand locator, beauty without bunnies. You locate your country and the site comes up with brands.
@@db-gb5xi PETA certification can't be trusted
cassandra ever since i found your channel i have gained a lot of new information and i really love your energy and vibe. thank you so much and i love you ❤️
these were all cringe but yeah the essential oil one was particularly distressing. idk how people do that- i can’t even drop a few small drops of essential oil into a FULL BATH without getting irritated skin
as a british person i was proper shocked seeing scarlett moffat 😂 she’s a big tv personality here
I thought the same :)
Hi Cassandra 😁🥰 ! I love your definition of DIY but also love how you said "tried it" like a little kid (1:41) lol 🤭😘. Just teasing. Love you girl 🥰 and thank you for sharing your knowledge, beautiful face, beautiful outlook on life and towards people and beautiful smile 😃🦋. You make my day so much brighter with your contagious attitude and laughter. Thank you 🦋 BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY CASSANDRA 🦋 🥰
Your the only skincare channel I listen too and watch the ads ❤️🔥🙆🏼♀️
The only DIY skincare I will ever do is an Manuka Honey facemask, because it contains hydrogen peroxide so it's anti bacterial and ideal for my acne and it's an emollient, so it doesn't leave my skin dry like some other face masks I tried otherwise all other diy skincare makes my skin crawl.
Thank u for the video!!! Always love ur video❤️
I just found your channel by accident and I've been hooked every since. I have never really taken care of my skin I should have. When I was younger I had a very bad habit of going to sleep with my makeup on. I did a peel mask here and there and used makeup wipes and soup and water. I was very lucky I've never had acne problems and thought I don't need to do anything. I wanted to let you know you have inspired me to go out and buy a bunch of new skin care products. I want to thank you for being awesome honest and inspiring. I would love to hear what you think of the products I've bought. Thank you!!!💜
As someone who's family is from the Caribbean, I have never heard of a soursop bath to help with psoriasis. I have also never heard of sarsaparilla do the same either. However, soursop and sarsaparilla does have healing properties and just like many ancient remedies, it has worked for many people. This guy is someone who is only promoting their shop for profit and while this is not triggering for me (because let's be honest, not every medical study means that it is the evidence that we need to prove that it works), this is dangerous for anyone to do this to make money.
I did that oats thing except instead of yogurt I used strawberry w/ my niece. It did nothing, but make me hungry for good food lol. 🤤
I always wanted to do dyi skincare and haircare washes like the dyi rice water or honey for your hair and oatmeal or lemon avacado masks and stuff in the past but I never had the patience to mix this and that and apply it then take it off, thats why I don't like masks in general so I never done dyi masks.
Omg, baking soda is the worst for my skin, and my skin is normally not that sensitive. I learned my skin couldn’t tolerate it through trying so many natural deodorants. My armpits literally turn red and feel like they’re burning. While I don’t like aluminum in my deodorant still (mainly because it’s what cause yellow stains on my white shirts), I have to make sure that any aluminum-free deodorant I buy does NOT have baking soda. If it does that to my armpits, I can’t even imagine what it would do to my face.
I breastfed all three of my children, and one thing I can say is that it’s healing to open sores on the skin. My son especially was a “chewer” and would bite occasionally causing open cuts to my nipples and one of the cures was to drip milk onto it and allow my skin to air out. It was also helpful in the beginning stages of nursing when you have chapped/sore nipples and is often part of the treatment of mastitis symptoms externally. Never thought to put it on my face which I sort of regret now lol
I would drip it into my nursling (and older kids) eyes if/when they got pink eye, I'd drip it in their ears if they got ear infections. The pedi even supported me doing it. I would just pump and then use a dropper for my older kids eyes and ear when needed. It healed every single time
My skin would be SCREAMING if I put straight essential oils on it. 😱 I bought a night moisturizer that contained essential oils & my skin was SO UPSET!
Manuka honey is great for healing an open wound as a natural dressing. We had to use for our dog’s leg after surgery.
I used doterra's facial products for a while and it sensitized my skin so badly. Thankful I didn't have burns from it, but it was not fun. Glad I found you, dr dray and others to get a good routine!! My skin looks better than ever!
I don’t use TikTok so this may be a stupid question but if enough people flag and report people that spread misinformation to sell products can’t you have them removed?
Theoretically but the only stuff they ever remove is usually people speaking up about human rights issues
15:57 thank you! all my life i try to tell people i can eat whatever i want and that does not effect my eczema
Hello! I have a question. Is Using cucumber as eye pads for puffy eyes and dark circles also a waist of time/food? Will appreciate your feedback!
I saw in another video her saying that it can constitute as hydrotherapy if the cucumber is refrigerated. So, basically go for it 👍
@@amiradarkglass8484 Thank you! 😁
Eat a lot of cucumber and drink a lot of water. Your puffiness and dark circles will lessen
@@playlistsforeverypurpose Awesome, thanks! 👍🏽
I have been struggling with psoriasis for 20 years. believe me, I've tried everything. the only thing that helps is cortisone and the sun. and to exclude milk. what he says it makes me sad. I was so ashamed when I was young. thanks cassandra. because you say as it is ❤️🙏
Ah! Sweet chef! Was hoping you would like them because I love their kale vitamin b serum
I'm glad we've mostly moved past putting food all over our faces 🤣
I really like the look of your hair in this video!! Super cool
I don’t understand why people don’t just buy good skincare. There is affordable good skincare lol
Can you do a skincare declutter? A bunch of people are going through and giving skincare products they won't use to shelters.
Question: my skin is sensitive. Would it make sense to use a salicylic acid on only my nose (for blackheads) and a gentler cleanser everywhere else?
I think it depends how sensitive and where, I'm not sensitive on my nose so I use an SA cleanser there and no irritation! My cheeks however are very sensitive and if I use an SA cleanser its irritating.
I would do just a general cleanser and use SA separately and apply locally, like in a serum or something.
I think you should just use a simple cleanser and see how your skin handles it the first couple of days of using it and just make your skin get used to it- I have super sensitive skin as well and I use the CeraVe foaming cleanser, but Cetaphil works fine as well, just that it doesn’t have as many benefits other than skin hydration.
The medical journal from 1982 🤣🤣 I wonder how many more studies have been done since then on sarsaparilla root and psoriasis that contradicts that 140 year old study. As a psoriasis sufferer who uses products prescribed from my doctor that actually work, I can’t help but laugh.
I hope that one day skin care diy will disappear. I remember times when I was younger and I would put things like this on my face, toothpaste, baking soda mixed with lemon, coffee scrubs on my face because internet told me that It would help. It happily didn't hurt me but I know that there are a lot of people who got hurt because of skin care diy.
CRAP.. did you say clip the wings off of bees? The little buzzy buddies?? Shizzz I need to do more research. I had no idea! 😬😱😡
Apple cider vinegar is something you can use to get rid of warts, lol. It irritates the wart and prompts your immune system to do something about it. I don't know how purposely irritating your face would help things like acne, dry skin, etc...
One day my younger dumber self decided to use a different brand of “self warming” mask since my usual was sold out and I love how they feel // use it as an extra cleansing step on some special self care days. Well, what I didn’t know instead of the typical brand I purchase that lists zeolite as the warming ingredient.... this off brand contained GINGER instead. This explains why I got a itchy rash like reaction and had to wash it off immediately and very thoroughly. (I’m allergic to many peppers and don’t eat them but I never thought about looking out for that in skincare!!!)
As somebody who has eczema, and has had flare ups so bad the I could not go to school. I hate when people claim nAtUrAL ingredients are better when all the people that I have known who have eczema or psoriasis that have tried this uneducated advice have gone to their dermatologist with something worse than what they already had.
People who make these claims should face jail time.
I’ve seen extended fasts reset entire immune system and reverse autoimmune diseases. Damaged cells and toxin are flushed out and new cells are generated.
Thanks for this Cassandra
My Step father has psoriasis and his health is literally deteriorating because of it... but yeah some root will cure it, I'm sure that same plant will cure my Endometriosis too😑😑😑
Also, I was recommended by my doctor to use my milk when my nipples cracked and bled from nursing and it worked amazing. Dunno what else it does but moisturizing it helped
I did the same. Breast milk then lanolin on top helped it so quickly compared to lanolin alone.
@@dragonstkdgirl I must be stupid or something. Somehow I never thought to layer. I just used milk or nip butter. What is wrong with me 😂
I love how she backtracked on the vanilla extract!!!! 😂
Out of curiosity, do you have an opinion on the Dermalogica Superfoliant? I noticed that sodium bicarbonate is the second ingredient. I know it's formulated in a product so it's not exactly the same as using straight baking soda, but it still gave me pause when I noticed it.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease it is NOT a "skin condition". Yes it shows up (with plaque psoriasis) as raised areas of abnormal skin but it is not a skin condition. Plus there are several different types of psoriasis...plaque psoriasis seems to be the most common. It is also a majority of the time hereditary. As someone who has dealt with plaque psoriasis for at least 35 years it can be very painful and yes there is no cure as of now. All you can do is learn to deal with it and manage it as best you can.
I actually apply essential oils directly to my skin, specially tea tree oil on pimples, and it doesn't burn. I'm not saying it's the proper way to use them, but I've been doing this for decades and my skin is pretty well
The apple cider vinegar toner is something that terrifies me, and i can't understand why so many people recommend it
Do your pimples leave faster with tea tree oil? Any dryness after?
Omg as someone who has psoriasis I was literally immediately infuriated.
Paused to type this out at … ten seconds in *deep breath*, ok going back in.
Can you please review 'The Jojoba Company'?
Their serum contains Humacoll21 which has been proven in laboratory studies to be better than retinol.
They also use a vegan type of collagen and L22, and other interesting formulations.
There's actually a town in Mississippi called Chunky. I've driven past it several times on long road trips
Please do review of "oil cleansing". Rubbing, for example, olive oil for 10+ minutes for getting the black heads out.
I did it and it really worked but I'm not sure about long term effects.
Thank you!
I do oilcleansing but you are supposed to use a cleansing oil, not a food oil. Jojoba would probably be better than olive oil :) I’d love a video about it!
@@sabinajoh thank you!
The psoriasis one makes me SO MAD omgggggg
God I literally cried HARD, I have eczema and psoriasis, I’m so DONE with those fake news, it’s SO DISGUSTING
Casssandra I neeeedd help my nose sweats sooo much over here in the uk the weather is hot but whenever I walk my nose sweats it’s annoying cause I wear makeup to work. I don’t know why this is all of a sudden happening
“Emo dolphins in motorcycle gangs” 🤣
Omg I got the sonic scrapper and girl I LOVEEEE it
I ususally use orange blossom water as a toner. Do you know if it has any bad qualities for the skin?
I don’t think a lot of people know how bad psoriasis can be.. my mum has it and she’s had it since childhood, she has every type of psoriasis as well as psoriatic arthritis, she has tried everything including these natural herbal remedies and the only thing that gives her a bit of relief is the steroid creams and sun but living in England we don’t get much of that. I’ve seen the pain this causes her not just physical but emotional as well, her hair is falling out because it’s took over her scalp and she pretty much doesn’t have any skin under her breast it’s completely raw, not to mention the countless infections she’s had. So listening to this man makes me mad on a whole other level, the ‘natural remedies’ he’s selling doesn’t work and hes preying on peoples desperation and insecurities to sell his bullshit.
I knew a girl who had psoriasis and started smoking weed and her psoriasis went away...crazy I know. But on a serious note..,these TikToks make me angry.
SUGGESTION
Cooling skink products for the warm weather. I keep having showers or rinsing my face which gets my skin dry :(
Hydrating toners and face mists. If they don’t have a spray nozzle, and they have a screw top (versus an aerosol type spray) you can decant them into a spray bottle and then spritz your skin throughout the day whenever you need a refresher versus washing your face or splashing it with water constantly. That’s what I do.
Hello Cassandra ! Thank you for preventing me from trying stupid diy beauty hacks ! I have a question please : I recently started interesting in different kind of oils and cosmetic actifs, and I am careful diluting everything as instructed, but I do put tea tree essential oil directly on my pimples with a q-tip twice a day (following with my moisturiser), is that really such a bad idea concidering the small amount ? Thank you for your channel, love it :)
If it does not explicitly state to put it on my face, I don’t put it on my face
For the pineapple/rice mask...why not just eat those things so it actually penetrates 😄
What about organic pumpkin purée as a one time use face mask? I really like to use with medical grade manuka honey I find it very hydrating and it smells great! I’m pretty sure I saw someone do a DIY on this awhile ago on YT - not sure if it was you(?). Bonus points; I always make a separate little batch for my pets for a healthy snack!!
I love you and share your passion against this man's advise against psoriases. I suffer myself and trust me, you cant just chuck any old thing on.. excuse my pun for the journal piece lol.. but 1 thing.. it came to my attention lately that saying excuse my French can or may be hurtful to French people as it suggests were calling they're language crude.. I myself have said this all my life but I can't expect people not to call me a r*t**d for being autistic and not think about what I say to others.. not calling you out as ur heart is pure.. u love people alot! I just feel if someone said something to you, you'd take it on board, alike myself, we all make mistakes. I just wanna make sure you're aware so no one says bitchy or mean things to you like the cancel culture is ridiculous x
Please try/review the ETHIQUE SKINCARE BARS when you have a chance 😌 they have face/body ones. Serums, face wash, moisturizer, etc all in bar form. They’re cruelty free, vegan, and palm free. I’ve used their hair stuff and love it, and I have some face stuff. Curious about your opinion on their ingredients/company 😊
I would love to see your reaction to Kaia Gerber's skincare video from Vogue. I love the tik tok reactions too!!!
hey queen! i saw on tiktok that diy saltwater can help with acne and darkspots on the long run, some people also say that the saltwater actually kills the bacteria that causes the acne. is this true?
Saltwater is slightly microbial (kills bacteria) but it’s not likely to do anything in the quantities people are using as it’s very weak. Saltwater is also alkaline (like baking soda) which probably isn’t great for your skin. Acidic treatments tend to work better for acne.
There is some evidence that exposure to seawater does help with acne, but they don’t really know why. And it’s unlikely that you could replicate it at home mixing tap water and salt.
If saltwater was a good treatment for acne everyone would be using it.
@@littleflick omg thank you for responding! i agree that saltwater is not a great regiment for acne, especially that its DIY.
I would love videos on face theory and Kate Somerville!
As someone with psoriasis this makes me angry, sad and irritated. WHY?
OMG this pineapple thing.. i cant even et pineapple cause its causes me so many aphthas, cant imagine putting it to my face, the horror!
Good that those people are not buying real chemicals
btw I make my own face mask with sodium salicylate (2% TO one did not work for me as I wanted it to), but I would never advise anyone to do the same (even if it works perfectly, but I consulted someone who works in cosmetic pharmacology)
I’m so scared but also super excited to see what’s in this video!! Lol! Cassandra you are my favorite big sister ever!! 😘❤️😘❤️😘 (I’m an only child lol).