how to choose the right cleanser for your skin
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
- In this video, we review how to choose the right cleanser for your skin.
Cleansing is the first step of every skincare routine, and many people think cleansers are not important but in reality, they are essential to making sure your skincare routine gets off to the right start.
Special Note: Those with balanced skin aka "normal skin" can benefit from any of the cleansers mentioned and should choose your cleanser based on the current status of your skin
Non-foaming cleansers: traditionally designed for those with dry skin
In general, they are either milk or cream based
gently cleanse skin without stripping the skin of its natural oils(lipids) removing any makeup or debri that is left throughout the day while simultaneously depositing fatty acids
making them ideal for those with dry skin
but these are just not going to do the job for someone with oily skin who fare much better with foaming cleansers
removes oil (lipids) from the skin
must contain detergents/surfactants
traditionally these do not contain:
oils
silicones
hydroxy acids
they are great for those with clogged pores and are great at removing makeup and sunscreen so it is recommended to use these at nighttime
Soothing Cleansers
These are non-foaming cleansers with a lot of antioxidants so it reduces inflammation, soothes and calms the skin, reduces redness, non-irritating, cleanses skin without removing lipids and can be used post-procedure also deposits fatty acids. Ideal for someone with rosacea or stinging and burning on the skin
Hydroxy Acid Cleanser- contains AHA or BHAs- those with dry skin tend to fare better with aha like lactic because they hydrate while exfoliating and those with oily tend to fair better with BHA- salicylic acid
These are basically gentle chemical exfoliants and are amazing for those that can tolerate it
They are designed to lower the PH of the skin and hydrate
AHA’s enhance the penetration of the treatment product that you put on top of it which will allow you to see results faster that’s why it is so important when you are choosing a cleanser to use the one that is meant for you
For sensitive skin types if you have acne you will highly benefit from using Hydroxy acids but if you have rosacea, stinging or burning, or allergic skin type it’s not ideal to use this type of cleanser maybe at some point when you bring down the inflammation in your skin you will be able to incorporate this
use only once per day
Salicylic Acid Cleanser- For oily skin and acne-prone 1-2X daily
Gentle exfoliation
Lowers the ph of the skin
Unclogs pores
Enhances penetration of the treatment product
Avoid if stinging or burning or if you have rosacea
MOST PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM USING TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLEANSERS ONE IN THE AM/ONE IN THE PM
For Example, someone with oily skin would use a salicylic acid cleanser in the morning and a foaming cleanser in the pm
Or -a non-foaming cleanser in the AM and an AHA cleanser in the PM if they have dry skin.
The exception to this is if you have very sensitive, or allergic dry skin its best to just stick with a soothing cleanser- until your skin barrier is repaired and you are actually ready to use the active ingredients that might flair up your specific skin sensitivity
Hope this helps. Please leave a comment below on what you want to see next.
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
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Versed Gentle Cycle Milky Cleanser
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I just had an appointment with Dr. Alexis Stephens today, and wow I’m just so impressed with how the appointment went! She was just super patient, informative, pleasant, and thorough! Her staff was very friendly and also patient. Im so happy I found her!
Can you tell me where she is located? I live in the sunshine state also and I really want to meet with her like ASAP
@@lisapierce737 you can google her name. She’s in Parkland.
Can you tell me where is her office please
How much did you pay?
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Great advice, you got me into the right cleansers for me months ago and my skin is looking great. The hair and makeup are giving glamorous vibes!
I have watched videos on cleansing before, but your categorization and explanations taught me something new!!
I would just like to thank you for your help because I am a 28 brown skin girl and never had a skin care routine and your videos have helped me make informed decisions for my skin needs and still budget friendly❤️Thank you Dr.Alexis
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I took your advice into consideration and purchased the La Roche-Posay hydrating gentle cleanser based on your recommendations for dry sensitive skin. I can back to comment this and chuckled when I saw it was one of the cleansers in the thumbnail. Very much looking forward to trying this!
I’m in South Africa and our local dermatologists just love you recommend Acnetane for acne skin. Not even explaining or exploring other options. I love you advice, it has helped me so much.
I love love love how you explain this in simple words and you have confirmed what my intuition told me to choose for myself: Cerave Soothing Cleanser. My skin never felt better, no more dry patches and my oil production is under control. Also, my skin does not feel tight anymore, but supple and clean.
Thanks so much to Susan Yara for leading me to your channel! Honestly I’ve been using salicylic acid cleansers and BHA exfoliates for years when I actually have dry skin.. I’ll definitely have try out AHA products
Thank you so much for this video!Everything can be sooo confusing about the skincare world!
One thing I love about watching videos produced by physicians is that I already know every single reference will absolutely be listed in the description along with a synopsis of everything mentioned in the video.
Thank you Dr. Stephens! You’re a great advocate for all the brown skin ladies in the world. We love you.
I love how you explain things simply and included it in the description
God bless your ministry! ❤
This video was everything in my time of devastation (adult acne). Thank you!
Loved your video! Straight to the point, no music, just facts and very helpful info. I really need help with my face, I'm trying to establish a routine but don't know what products to get when I can..esp blackspots. I'll follow your info diligently
Thank you for this video! I was taking Accutane a few years ago, and it cleared my skin right up. Ever since, I have some dark spots again but I don’t break out often or in huge amounts anymore. I’ve been using Urban Skin RX clear skin bar, along with other products from them, and it’s worked wonderfully for keeping my skin clear for the most part! However, lately, I feel that their products are drying out my skin (maybe it could be this winter weather too) because I wash my face and put on my sunscreen moisturizer, and my face still appears dry and ASHY- which is embarrassing.. So I wanted to research for another cleanser that’s for acne prone oily skin! Your video helped me a lot, thank you again!
Your hair looks lovely, as always! ❤️
Thanks so much for the help! I've been trying to get my skin healthy/smooth/glowing and you just helped me so much, I also took notes!
First of all, I’m grateful to you for this much clarification you’ve fed my ignorance. I’m even more grateful for how you’ve been able to deliver so much in less than 10 minutes. I’m super grateful to God that my skin barrier damage is pushing me to learn more about skin care. You know they say, there’s always a good thing in every bad situation. And this is the good in my terrible skin health. Please, I want to find out what soap I can be using while trying to repair my skin barrier or are cleansers, soap substitutes?
Great video! In the AM I use the CeraVe hydrating cleanser. In the PM I double cleanse to remove my mineral sunscreen. I use the CeraVe foam to cream cleanser
Thank you Dr. Alexis, your channel is helping me to clear my skin, all the way from the U.K.
Your videos are so helpful! You are greatly appreciated 🙌🏽
Girl you look so freaking pretty 😍 as always
Thank you Dr Stephens, my skin is 💯% improved since following your instructions. You look beautiful!
Thank you Dr. Alexis this was very informative! I am going to look for all new self care products for my skin.
By far the best break down(for me) I’ve come across.Thank you so much simple yet very informational.
I use a non foaming cleanser in the colder days because my face gets super dry and I use a foaming cleanser during the hotter days because my face gets oily…. I don’t use a lot of acidic products because I have eczema…it all works out for me☺️
May I ask what you use?
Same here 😊
Thank you so much for the rosacea call outs! I am gonna try the versed during flares.
Hi Dr. Stephens, you look beautiful! Love the hair 💕
Excellent video, Dr. Alex. Thank you! 💗
I’ve binged watched your videos. After this one, I’m excited to share I’m using the correct cleansers and at the appropriate times of the day. TY!
Looking lovely as always! 💖 Can you do a video on keratosis pilaris, specifically how to handle it on the face? Thank you! 🌟
You are so beautiful with or without the glam but it sure looks great on you!
The RUclips algorithm suggested your videos to me and I’m grateful. I’d love to see some videos on psoriasis skin care particularly in post menopausal women. Alternatively, any videos on psoriasis (daily cleansing, hyperpigmentation, and moisturizing face and body) are appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Thank you for this advice doc. What are your thoughts on using benzoyl peroxide cleansers for acne? Which do you prefer, benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid?
Hi Dr. Alexis ! I just wanna thank you for this video ! For a few months now I have had patches of flaky dry skin on my face and used several products to keep my face moisturized but nothing worked. After buying CeraVe hydrating facial cleanser and it’s daily moisturizing lotion my face is no longer dry and it holds moisture all day long and even leaves my skin look so smooth, beautiful and glowing! You just save me hundreds on going to a dermatologist!
Photo shoot ?! Get it girl !
Excellent video , I will be REwatching this ☺️
not too long ago i put myself in the camp of “overdoing it” and ended up with some pretty bad irritation… almost certain it was contact dermatitis. this video introduced me to the versed gentle cycle milky cleanser and my face cleared up in like, two days! it’s now a regular part of my skincare regimen. your advice and expertise is greatly appreciated - thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Thank you 🥰 I needed this video. It was really helpful
I love the advice you give in the videos
Thank you so much for your expertise and skin advice. I have eczema on my face and would like to know which cleanser & moisturizer would work best for my face?
Hi Dr. Stephens! I have combination skin so I am curious as to the products that you discussed that I can use. Thank you for sharing this great information....it is much appreciated.
I have very sensitive skin and I used a gentle foaming cleanser for years, but I started getting a lot of dryness. I recently tried a non-foaming cleanser and I was amazed that my skin felt clean but not tight or dry after cleanser!
could I ask you which one are you using, I have the same problem
@@latitamontoya Same with me until I started using Cerave hydrating cleanser. I had no idea this is what my skin needed. I guess I was too caught up on wanting foam or suds.
@@sweetbrownsuga504 Foaming cleanser is good if you are using double cleanse technique.
@@nah_4027 Ok. Thank you! I was wondering if it was good for removing make-up
Her voice is more soothing than all the products combined
Your videos are always so clear and helpful! Which AHA cleansers, specifically those with mandelic acid, do you recommend?
Thank you for the video...can you do a video on what body wash is good for dry skin and eczema skin and also a body care anti aging like what lotions or oils that are best for the body?
So I’ve figured out what’s further damaging my dry skin, I like foaming cleansers. I never feel like my face is clean enough with cera ve so I stopped using it. Started using black soap. Learning so much from your channel! Thank you 😊
Does it work and is it safe
This is so well explained. Thank you !
Doctor doctor you are doing a wonderful job by giving us the information we need however for me I’m trying to figure out what best for me every video I wrote down all so I can pick out what will work for me lol didn’t know there so many to choose from I hope I pick the right one for my face. Also with this video I see u put all together to make it better for us to find and buy that was the best thing you did. I’m sure me alone with every one else feel can u do that will allllllll your video put all item together so we can order cause when we click to but most store are sold out and there no pictures for us to really know what the product look like thank you for your time for helping us allll. Ps u have a wonderful family and you are also a wonderful person thank again I know u won’t reply but just hope you see this and see how well u are doing to help us all who follow you stay bless queen
Thank you Dr.Stephens I’m going to reschedule my appointment with you. But can you make a video on Dermatitis and rosacea? How do you know if you have it and what cleansers etc are good to use to balance your skin. Thank you!! You look beautiful as always!
Life changing, thank you soooo muchhh. I have been in student mode all week. ✍🏽
Dr. Alexis your voice is so refreshing and your content is always very informative and helpful. I would love it so much if you are able to make a video on hypopigmentation! I have light patches on my face and chest from an allergic reaction. I have acne prone skin and slight hyperpigmentation and have never worn foundation until this year or sunscreen for that matter until I was blessed to find you! I’m 37 and have never had 3 different shades of chocolate anywhere on my body. Please, please help
You should do a video for acne prone skin on all the products ppl should be using. This entails from washing to Moisturizing and spot treatments.
Then one for oily and normal skin with the products that have to be used.
Thanks for explaining the products and how they should be used
Thank you dr Alexis for all you are doing for us
Your hair and makeup looks so nice.
Excellent information, Dr. Stephens. I have been binge watching your videos and have already begun to implement your suggestions. I am a "Prescriptives" girl, been using them for at least 10 years, however, they are unfortunately no longer in business. Their product line is great as I still have a few products on hand that I use daily. I am looking for a good replacement for them but until then, I have been using Neem soap on my skin in the evenings and a pure honey (glycerine) soap (order this from a bee farm) in the mornings. Do you have any feedback on either of these cleansers? I am on the oily side and use a a night serum with Saliylic acid at night. Thank you for your kindness in sharing this necessary information, you are appreciated.
THANK YOU for mentioning eczema and skin sensitivity ❤️🥲 so many videos just tell you to use so many acidic products that burn me 😭
This is really useful thank you for making this video.❤
The beat is FABULOUS!!!🥳
Hi Dr Alexis, love the new hair! can you talk more about propylene and butylene glycol? I find them very high up in the ingredient lists of not only cleansers but also moisturisers, serums, everything really and I'm confused on why there isn't much information on them
OMG DOC YOUR MAKEUP IM SO PROUD❤️
Hi Dr. Alexis you look Gorgeous in your hair and makeup, I know the pictures came out Beautiful. I get so excited when you or Danielle post a video and I have been incorporating the things you guys are saying lol. Thanks so much
10 seconds and I already hit like.👍🏾 I sincerely appreciate your videos. Can you do video on heat rash?
Very informative. Thank you. I want to get into skincare but didn't know where to start. Please to more line this. For oily skin. With a skin care routine on what we should use first in that order. Thank you
The LRP purify toleraine is kind of magic. It foams and gets to oil but it’s not stripping. And it actually works in hard water. It’s too much for my skin everyday, but I use it as a second cleanse when I wear makeup or lots of sunscreen. It also magically works for acne rosacea. And, it soothes active acne. I just think it really needs to be followed with a moisturizer. Occasionally, I follow with their mineral water spray. Takes red out of inflamed pimples. It is one of the best cleansers available imo.
Thank you for the Video Dr. Alexis. Please can you recommend a cleanser for a sensitive oily skin( burning sensations).
more makeup than in used to seeing in your videos but you look very pretty, thanks for the info
Hi Dr. Stephens! May you please do a video about good products for hyper pigmentation products for the body. Cleansers and creams ?
Thank you very much Dr Stephen, it’s has been almost 8 months now when I started watching your video and there’s a big change on my skin by the way you look so beautiful like always 😄
From 🇰🇪, with love. Really informative.
Thank you so much for this video!! So informative.... ❤️
Love all your videos. Can you talk about timeless vitamin c and the brand truth Retin-a. Have a wonderful weekend Dr. Stephens’s. Thank you 😊
Recently learned the benefits of having a morning/evening cleanser with combination skin. Using Paula’s Choice pore normalizing cleanser 2x a day was too drying and causing flakey patches. Went down to once per day adding Paula’s Choice Hydralight cleanser; major improvement
Are u oily in your t-zones? I’m only on my nose, forehead, and some cheeks.
Which cleaner do you use in the morning and afternoon?
Is it the hydralight or hydrating cleanser?
Hi dr Alexis, thank you for your valuable contents. Can we have a video on pre-teen/teen acne with dry skin pls ? Thank you
I was waiting on a suggesting for moisturizer after using the facial wash for irritated skin… all in all great information
Dr Stephens. Please do a body care routine video. I have little bumps and mainly dark spots all over my shoulders and some on my chest and I don’t have an even skin tone😕
Can I just say you’re absolutely gorgeous!!! 😱💖💖💖
You always look fantastic!
Wow! You're beautiful with or without makeup but wow! You prove that having a nice skin is the best base... the makeup just blends on your face so well.
Ikr!
She is moderately attractive, not beautiful. She has weird features & let's not overlook the hairhat...
@@bamilekewoman373You sound awfully jealous. If you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything at all. She's a beautiful woman and she can do her hair however she wants to. Just accept it, she's a beautiful woman and other people are allowed to appreciate that, including herself. She received a nice compliment and it was unnecessary to say such a thing in order to bring her down, essentially. Jealousy is a terrible disease. I hope you find the help you need and I genuinely mean it.
I also want to point out the "hairhat" comment. Any man or woman can wear any kind of hairstyle or color they want. There are people in this world (like myself) who have hair loss caused by many different things, they mostly all have the same result: thinning hair, bald spots, hair breakage, etc. Some individuals are much more confident showing their real hair or without covering it with a wig or hair pieces. I was never one of those people. I always wore a wig, it made me feel better overall. But there are also people who just simply like to wear wigs and or other hair replacement options and that is just as okay to do as well. Maybe they need a protective hairstyle or do not want to dye/ cut their natural hair? I personally adore her hair and whoever styled it if not herself did a beautiful job. People like you make many others feel self conscious about their wigs or hair extensions regardless of their reasoning for doing so. I have been able to finally grow my own hair out the last year, I have trichotillomania. But I still love to wear a wig occasionally and there is NOTHING wrong with that.
@@kathyxo Amen sis! 💖
I love your videos so helpful thank you 😊
Thank you very much Dr Alexis very helpfull Information. Please could you make a Video on treatment for stretch marks on Melanin skin. Thank you
Hi, thank you so much for all the information. Please share cleansers for the body to remove sunscreen.
thanks Dr.Stephens! very helpful !
Beautiful like always thank for your videos 💞
Equate hydration cleanser is amazing.
❤️ the eyelashes great way to enhance yo eyes,Thanks for the update btw I’m using sulfur cleanse for several months it’s prescription strength,can it be back for my mature 60/year old acne prone skin
ma'am I thank you very much for convincing me to get the versed milky cleanser I decided to get this one because I need a break from using my tula cleanser which had a lot of fragrance and oils and I felt like that was irritating my skin. What I do want to know is what kind of ingredients should someone with sensitive, dry, acne prone skin target when their goal is helping active acne with whiteheads and blackheads with scars?
Dr. Alexis you are so beautiful with or without makeup, but the enhancements are well suited too! The US 🇺🇸 has so many choices in skincare and prices are great too.
I'm glad I watched this....my skin is really oily I'm always washing toning and mositurizing and drinking plenty of water I also have breakouts....
this was so helpful thank you
This was very helpful thanks for the tips . I’m going to give the oat cleanser from inkey list on the days I wear makeup
I love it for a first cleanse!
Another great video! Now I finally feel like I understand the differences between all the types of cleansers. If I may offer one suggestion? Use more punctuation/slightly simplify the text in the description. The run-on sentences are perfectly understandable in the video, but a little harder to follow in written form.
Thank you so much for all your good info. What cleanser do you recommend to use on my kids age 2 and 4 to wash off all their sunscreen? Face and body
I have just found your channel. I love it. Can you do a video that walks you thru the basics of what to do to create a cleaning regime for you face? Thank you.
Thanks for the advice. Do I really need to use two different cleansers if I have normal to combination skin ? .
Thank you for the information. I do have the right cleanser now I can use them in the right order, thanks
Thanks again for your advice and the videos. I have combo skin and have a hard time finding something to work for my skin...any advice would help.
Hi Dr. Stephens. Could you do a video on skincare for sensitive eyes. I recently learned that retinol and phenoxyethenol can damage the meibomian glands of the eyes causing dry eye syndrome. Thank you!
You look so pretty Dr. Alexis.
Perfect timing!