I love Vitamin C. I’ve never considered it for hyperpigmentation. My derm prescribed kojic acid mixed with hydroquinone for my hyperpigmentation. Vitamin C is just a extra boost to keep the skin glowing and it helps the sunscreen work better (this is coming from a black derm and black esthetician). I hate niacinamide. I’ve tried several brands and it just does nothing for me. Skin care is personal
Girl, I knew you were right even before watching the video! I switched from vitamin c to niacinamide a couple months ago & had to let go of the idea that vitamin c is the savior that we all thought she was.
This comeback kinda makes me emotional bc the last time you posted a video I had cystic acne and was so depressed. Look at my skin now (in my PFP) and it’s been like this for years largely thanks to your knowledge 💕
My Asian skin has the same reaction like your skin when using vitamin C ~~ It doesn’t improve my hyperpigmentation. And also it causes more bumps and closed comedones. Then I watched one of RUclips videos and it was indicated that vitamin C may worsen acnes and irritate your skin. After I stopped vitamin C, my skin starts to heal again. Right now I’m just using Tretinoin and sunscreen to prevent hyperpigmentation. Your video is so useful. Thanks for sharing these kinds of information. I like it
@@whatsonhermindblog123 TY , I'M getting ready to start my TRET journey, nervous about it 😮, I'm almost 70 years of age ❤ , I do t want the purging 😢, I'm going to start slow , one - 2 nites a week, any suggestions?? ❤❤❤
Hi! I actually did not get the purging. I would recommend you use a good moisturizer before and after applying it (for the first few weeks or so). Some call it the sandwich method. Make sure to let your moisturizer dry down before applying the tretinoin on top. I would also recommend to wash your face the morning after you've applied it to make sure you get if off of you. The last thing I would say is to use a pea sized amount on your entire face. Be cautious using it on your neck. Some people can tolerate it, but I noticed it irritates my neck. @@walkingbyfaith2885
Vitamin C was actually the one thing that worked for me and very quickly. It helped me with multiple skin problems like acne, dark spots, enlarged pores and skin dullness. I could never live without it. I am also asian
I've been using niacinamide and retinol as the main active ingredients in my skincare (a bit of salycilic acid to exfoliate 2x a week) and in 10 weeks, my skin is more evenly toned. I had a hunch about vitamin C and now I feel validated ❤
Woooh Back with a Bang. Your 60 seconds cleansing rule changed my skin for the better. Thank you so much for the education. For the longest time I had this thought about Vit C being overhyped. It never really treated my hyperpigmentation as a woman of color . Looking forward to your weekly tips and advise on skincare.
Skincare is wasting your time Eat well Drink water and all will be well Spent so much on skin care in 2022 and I looked awful Left my face for God in 2023 And I’m popping
Thank you for the breakdown! I used a vitamin C serum for a while and all I got was a little extra glow, no movement on the hyperpigmentation. My dermatologist has recommended azaleic acid for me right now as I am TTC and had to stop the retinoid I was using. She has also recommended niacinimide so I'm looking for a serum now. I'm excited to see the deep dives weekly!
I like the glow it gives me, so I try to find vitamin c that specifically has hyperpigmentation fighting ingredients in it, such as licorice root or Kojic acid. Azelaic acid was so drying on my skin. Both the OTC and prescription versions. I wish it worked on me!
I am so glad that you are talking about this topic!!! My skin hates vitamin c too!! I’ve always broken out when using it. It has never worked for fading my dark spots, and I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one who thinks it’s overhyped.
I've always had way more success fading hyperpigmentation with niacinamide than Vitamin C. There is a vit C serum that I really like, but the results were more along the lines of firmer skin and a nice glow. My dark marks never budged.
@@aisoaification Yes, that's what Nai was talking about from 3:50 when she mentions Vitamin C helps with elastin and collagen production. When there are a lot of these proteins, skin is firm yet bouncy like a well-filled balloon. When there are less of them, skin can start to look deflated.
I love when you get all sciencey while explaining things! Glad to see you back! 😍 Would love to hear about the advice you give to us about how to test products at home. Like how long should we use something before we decide if our skin likes it or hates it? 🤔
I’m for everything about this! I fed into the vitamins c hype and every time I tried one my skin would go insane. It is definitely not for me! I approve this message!
What Vit C does to you, Niacinimide does to me! I love me some Azaleic, transxamic and bachkuchiol as well as vit C. I'm an SPF bully and Tretinoin is my jam! But like you said lifestyle and consistency is major key! Welcome back to RUclips ❤
I started using vitamin c in the morning along with sunscreen because apparently vitamin c boosts sunscreen protection but in terms of it being effective on my hyperpigmentation, I haven't really seen much of an improvement; so you might be on to something.
I'm so glad I found this channel and this video, I've used vitamin c for so long and I've always been annoyed by the price and the time it takes for my hyperpigmentation to fade (literally takes almost a year to see simple small spots fade). The amount of POC derm representation is just now starting to grow but we've always had to just go along with what the majority does and hope it works for us as well and it's actually such an annoying thing to have to constantly deal with. I've been since realized how important it is to have people who look like us recommending products for us. I will be updating my skincare routine with these ingredients. Thank you and definitely got a new subbie!!!
thank you. I've used vitamin C and I was underwhelmed by the effects to my skin. When you hear other influencer they're like WOAH, nothing changed like this, YOU NEED IT. I used the one from ordinary and i was like "meh.". Niacinamide has been so much better. The weather suddenly cooled off where I live and I started getting dry skin, lips started to crack. So I immediately added my E.L.F. Toner and within one day my skin is smooth again.
I just stumbled upon your channel and I am super happy that I did! And THANK YOU GURL, you never lied! Ive been feeling the same way about vitamin C and some other things that the aesthetic industry make the holy grail for ALL skin colors when in reality it's only for those of the pale skin tones! We need more people like you sis to help us people of color navigate aesthetics!
Thank you for breaking this down for us. Skincare that works for me sometimes doesn't work for someone else in my family with a deeper complexion. Now, I can direct to your video for more information on why that may be and give them alternatives.
Welcome back! Your previous tips helped me to get my skincare TOGETHER, so I will definitely give attention to this tip as well. Thanks for all you do in the skincare world, keep shining!
Girl, I totally agree with you!! I’ve been using vitamin c products for the longest and though it brightened up my hyperpigmentation a bit, niacinamide! Girl, niacinamide is doing an amazing job for me & I’m not even done with a bottle! Yes, I was skeptical about it for a dry skin girl but I included body oils in my Routine and I’m so fine!
When it comes to my skin disagreeing with Vita-C products, I thought it was just me! I've tried just about every Vita-C product from luxury to accessible brands. However, most except two products have caused major skin irritation and breakouts. For me, Retin-A,/Retinols, glycolic, and lactic acid-based skincare works best for me! The only Vita-C products I can tolerate are Ciara's OAM Vitamin C Brightening Pads and Shea Moisture Brighter Days Ahead Oil Serum. For reference, my skin type is oily.
Nai! So happy you’re back, your advice helped me so much during Covid girl (also accutane) but now my skin is like butter cause I use a lot of the products you recommended then! With that being said I totally agree my skin is so reactive to vitamin c and currently I use one that has licorice root in it and that’s probably why my skin likes it 🤔. I appreciate your advice can you drop a video about what products you would recommend as alternatives for vitamin c? As a darker skin girlie I would be more inclined to try something new if the recommendation was from you. Much love ❤️
I am no nutritionist or dietian, but I have been told it's better to get vitamin c from food (veggies and fruits) than topical products. Not to mention that I really have not see any significant improvements with vitamin c. Niacinamide, retinol, consistent moisturizing, and sunscreen did a lot better for me.
My homemade lemon honey mask always clears up dark marks. No product has ever been better than that, except Ole Henriksen’s 3-step system, which why discontinued!!!!! 😢
@TamiaPeach Do you have a recipe for your homemade lemon honey mask? Also, what's your skin type? I have oily skin along with hyperpigmentation issues and pimple scarring that I'd like to clear up, but I like the idea of making something all-natural and fresh that hopefully won't cost an arm or leg! 😊
Beautystat’s vitamin C worked great for me and the doctor who created it is black (although he is light skin). My skin is like medium brown skin (lighter in the winter and darker in the sun) and my skin scars/gets hyperpigmentation easily
I was going to purchase Vitamin C serum but you have changed my mind. I saw a few years back on you teaching the 60 second rule, and now I see the whole world “discovering” it.. they are a day late and a dollar short! I trust you and have been following faithfully
I really appreciate this. I've also struggled to maintain vit C in my routine. It doesn't play well with copper peptides, which are a great skin smoothing product, nor with tretinoin. Plus the good ones have to be kept in the fridge, which is inconvenient for actually using. I think I'm going to lean into my Q10, which I already use nightly, and forget about the Vit C as an antioxidant. I already use other products for the other purposes you mentioned.
Yup. I'm an esthetician too, and I agree with everything you said. I was always frustrated feeling like I could never get Vitamin C right, it always irritated me and I'm glad it's not me, it's just how Vitamin C is. I'm surprised you didn't suggest Alpha Arbutin too, although I understand that it turns into hydroquinone in the skin.
My God you don't know how happy i I am coming across this video after my 4th repurchase of a $186 skinsceuticles Vit. C serum that I thought was absolutely essential to my anti-aging regimen. Please Please do some product recommendations! Thank you
I love my skinceuticals. I will say it has done my skin well but I do use Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Vitamin C during the day and Tretinoin at night. I also alternate chemical peels and microneedling in the fall/winter months.
Me dermatologist tried to get me to buy this expensive vitamin C and I was like, I’m good. Give me my tretinoin, azaleic and hydroquinone so I can go lol.
I once baught an expensive vitan c serum thinking it would magically make my acne hyperpigmentations disappear, it did absolutely nothing and it made my skin breakout it tiny little bumps, I never used it ever since .
Just a quick word from a colored girl….. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that reduces free radicals in the skin. It is not for hyperpigmentation nor does it claim to be.But you have to read the research and not influencers. Vitamin C is one of those products where you have to spend a little more because it’s very unstable. I don’t use vitamin C for hyperpigmentation , and neither should anyone else. But the brightness in my skin is unmatched since adding Vitamin C and so is the glow.
At the very end you mentioned looking for a product with licorice root, azaliec acid , then you named several other ingredients to look for, I'm NEW here , could you recommend BRANDS please, it would be great to find one with ALL ingredients, maybe you should do your own BRAND😮❤❤❤❤
Azealic acid can be a pain to get in the USA without a prescription. However, there is an affordable option called "Ecological Formulas Strata Melazepam Emollient Cream"; it is in a white squeeze tube with a wine colored design. It is not cosmetically elegant, but rubbing some it together with your moisturizer / lotion between your hands helps with ease of application and dissolving the crystals.
Good to know! I use a serum that has retinol, retinaldehyde, Q10, vit C in it in a. Airless pump! It is expensive though.....I guess it's working? I also use a lactic and mandelic acid to exfoliate. And a moistwith niacinamide. My sunscreen has vit C in it too. Tfs!
Sooooo proud of you Nai! And happy you are so vocal with your expertise in this industry, specially for US! Our skin and needs are just different and that’s okay. Thank you for this! And giving you your flowers now because babyyyyy that 60sec rule changed THE. GAME.
Omg thank you!!! I’ve never liked using vitamin C in my skincare routine because of these very reasons. It’s never worked for me! Glad to see you back!! 🎉❤
One of my favorite derms on YT a white lady Dr Dre said this a few years ago. She also thinks it is more trouble than it is worth and she touts other antioxidants as well. I use CoQ10, resveratrol and yes a Vitamin C in the tube in am, lactic acid twice a week, tretinoin and azelaic acid the rest of the week, SPF 40 and my skin is just looking noicccce! At 47 I am having my best skin!
I agree with you. I’m an Esthetician and I have used so many formulations of Vitamin C. But being a coloured woman it actually breaks me out and then leads to more hyperpigmentation. There are lots of great options out there.
Loved the thoughtfulness behind your take on vitamin c ! I deff learned a lot Btw You’re so beautiful! You remind me of Kesha Knight Pulliam - I kept thinking of the chingy one call away music video!
I think we have similar skin because anything with vitamin C breaks me out- i discovered this about 14 years ago so I stay away from it. Thank you you for the video and welcome back!❤
missed your videos! Welcome back. In 2020 I was watching your videos with a pen and notebook taking notes. LOL Here I am now wearing Korean sunscreen, retinol weekly, and completed my first microneedling procedure. Love your advice!
This is just in time for me because I just decided recently to cut down on my VC application. I don’t think it’s necessary at all. Plus I get paranoid about lightening in areas I don’t want lightened! 😂 Thanks so much for this affirmation. Now niacinimide stays in my skincare routine all day.
Thank you for this video! I haven't been too impressed with vitamin C. I have a very deep skintone and I felt that it made my face noticeably lighter, like I was bleaching my skin and I was very uncomfortable with that. I started using niacinamide and I feel like it targets my dark spots all the while keeping my true skintone. I'm also trying Azaleic acid. And of course retinol and SPF are a must!
I bought an expensive and affordable vitamin C. Both broke me out. The sad part is that the ordinary s niacinamide used to work for me, but now it’s harsh as well. I NEED something like that in my routine.
I love Mandelic acid it’s very gentle on our skin , and I agree with you vitamin C can go unstable quick and they do sell that a lot with a dropper instead on a pump . I have a question what do you think about Retain A ?
I only use it when am going to be out and about in the sun with sunscreen, or when i want a no make up look, i will use my Vit C serum. I also don’t use straight up Ascorbic acid, i use a derivative instead
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I love Vitamin C. I’ve never considered it for hyperpigmentation. My derm prescribed kojic acid mixed with hydroquinone for my hyperpigmentation. Vitamin C is just a extra boost to keep the skin glowing and it helps the sunscreen work better (this is coming from a black derm and black esthetician). I hate niacinamide. I’ve tried several brands and it just does nothing for me.
Skin care is personal
Same. People always comment how bright and glowing my skin and I use vitamin c consistently. I mean it could just be genetics but I don’t think so.
Ditto ❤
What brand of kojic acid mix do you use/recommend?
@@yourfavnurseb9699 Mine was prescribed. The two (kojic acid and hydroquinone) was prepared by a compounding pharmacy
Girl, I knew you were right even before watching the video! I switched from vitamin c to niacinamide a couple months ago & had to let go of the idea that vitamin c is the savior that we all thought she was.
Nahhhh this is exactly it! Did the same thing a couple years ago and ain't never looked back.
I am using both. Vit c at morning, niacinimide at night with retinol
I use both together
Any brands in particular?
Vitamin C actually does work
Wooooaah Nai making a RUclips comeback?! 😍
She issssssss :)
@@TheGoldenRx 💃🏿💃🏿
Ikr
This comeback kinda makes me emotional bc the last time you posted a video I had cystic acne and was so depressed. Look at my skin now (in my PFP) and it’s been like this for years largely thanks to your knowledge 💕
Aww you go girl!
How did you fix it?
What did you do?
What did you do?
My Asian skin has the same reaction like your skin when using vitamin C ~~ It doesn’t improve my hyperpigmentation. And also it causes more bumps and closed comedones. Then I watched one of RUclips videos and it was indicated that vitamin C may worsen acnes and irritate your skin. After I stopped vitamin C, my skin starts to heal again. Right now I’m just using Tretinoin and sunscreen to prevent hyperpigmentation.
Your video is so useful. Thanks for sharing these kinds of information. I like it
The tretinoin/sunscreen combo has been the goat for me. I’ve been doing that for 4 months now
@@whatsonhermindblog123 TY , I'M getting ready to start my TRET journey, nervous about it 😮, I'm almost 70 years of age ❤ , I do t want the purging 😢, I'm going to start slow , one - 2 nites a week, any suggestions?? ❤❤❤
Hi! I actually did not get the purging. I would recommend you use a good moisturizer before and after applying it (for the first few weeks or so). Some call it the sandwich method. Make sure to let your moisturizer dry down before applying the tretinoin on top. I would also recommend to wash your face the morning after you've applied it to make sure you get if off of you. The last thing I would say is to use a pea sized amount on your entire face. Be cautious using it on your neck. Some people can tolerate it, but I noticed it irritates my neck. @@walkingbyfaith2885
me too, i noticed i got more closed comedones,. i feel like it oxidized and stained my white head, hardened and became closed comedones..
Vitamin C was actually the one thing that worked for me and very quickly. It helped me with multiple skin problems like acne, dark spots, enlarged pores and skin dullness. I could never live without it. I am also asian
I've been using niacinamide and retinol as the main active ingredients in my skincare (a bit of salycilic acid to exfoliate 2x a week) and in 10 weeks, my skin is more evenly toned. I had a hunch about vitamin C and now I feel validated ❤
What brand of niacinamide do you use?
Please what brand of products do you use?
Retin-A helped me the most with acne and actually even faded dark marks. It was really an all-in-one.
I stopped using vitamin C years ago and switched to retinol and copper peptides. Made a world of difference.
What type of copper peptides do you use please?????I've been trying to find some quality ones.
@@aisoaification I use the guidance to glow copper peptide complex.
I get why it wouldn’t work for some but it definitely works for me. I will agree that the dropper bottles are annoying.
You you like it, I respect that! Keep using it!
I gotta agree. It still works great for me.
Yellow really makes your skin complexion bright! You look beautiful
You helped educate & change my skin care routine beginning in the pandemic ! Thank you. Welcome back!
Thank you!!
Same!! I started using dermatological and farmacy because of her !
Same here.! So happy she's back
Woooh Back with a Bang. Your 60 seconds cleansing rule changed my skin for the better. Thank you so much for the education. For the longest time I had this thought about Vit C being overhyped. It never really treated my hyperpigmentation as a woman of color . Looking forward to your weekly tips and advise on skincare.
Washing the face for only 60 seconds?
Skincare is wasting your time
Eat well
Drink water and all will be well
Spent so much on skin care in 2022 and I looked awful
Left my face for God in 2023
And I’m popping
I need it for hyperpigmentation 😢
Thank you for the breakdown! I used a vitamin C serum for a while and all I got was a little extra glow, no movement on the hyperpigmentation. My dermatologist has recommended azaleic acid for me right now as I am TTC and had to stop the retinoid I was using. She has also recommended niacinimide so I'm looking for a serum now. I'm excited to see the deep dives weekly!
TTC?
I like the glow it gives me, so I try to find vitamin c that specifically has hyperpigmentation fighting ingredients in it, such as licorice root or Kojic acid. Azelaic acid was so drying on my skin. Both the OTC and prescription versions. I wish it worked on me!
@@aisoaificationtrying to conceive
@@nw3556JA what is ttc?
@@nw3556JA i pray you conceive soon by God's grace.🙇♀️
I am so glad that you are talking about this topic!!! My skin hates vitamin c too!! I’ve always broken out when using it. It has never worked for fading my dark spots, and I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one who thinks it’s overhyped.
Same! I thought i was the problem vitamin c even gave me hyperpigmentation! My skin hates it!
My dermatologist told me it doesn’t work for our skin like it does for others!! So I won’t use it again after this bottle 😂😂
I've always had way more success fading hyperpigmentation with niacinamide than Vitamin C. There is a vit C serum that I really like, but the results were more along the lines of firmer skin and a nice glow. My dark marks never budged.
Vit. C assists with firmness?
@@aisoaification Yes, that's what Nai was talking about from 3:50 when she mentions Vitamin C helps with elastin and collagen production. When there are a lot of these proteins, skin is firm yet bouncy like a well-filled balloon. When there are less of them, skin can start to look deflated.
@@TsubataLately Interesting, thanks so much!
I love when you get all sciencey while explaining things! Glad to see you back! 😍 Would love to hear about the advice you give to us about how to test products at home. Like how long should we use something before we decide if our skin likes it or hates it? 🤔
Making a note of this!! For now, try checking out my purging vs break out video ❤
I’m for everything about this! I fed into the vitamins c hype and every time I tried one my skin would go insane. It is definitely not for me! I approve this message!
I've always felt this way about vitamin C😫
For me it never worked, so i thought its just me🤷🏾
Glad to see you back Nai❤
What Vit C does to you, Niacinimide does to me! I love me some Azaleic, transxamic and bachkuchiol as well as vit C. I'm an SPF bully and Tretinoin is my jam! But like you said lifestyle and consistency is major key! Welcome back to RUclips ❤
What products are you using with those ingredients please????
❤ I love the ending words....IF IT DON'T FEED YOU... DON'T WATER 💦 IT.
Very Golden Words🥇🪙
I started using vitamin c in the morning along with sunscreen because apparently vitamin c boosts sunscreen protection but in terms of it being effective on my hyperpigmentation, I haven't really seen much of an improvement; so you might be on to something.
I'm so glad I found this channel and this video, I've used vitamin c for so long and I've always been annoyed by the price and the time it takes for my hyperpigmentation to fade (literally takes almost a year to see simple small spots fade). The amount of POC derm representation is just now starting to grow but we've always had to just go along with what the majority does and hope it works for us as well and it's actually such an annoying thing to have to constantly deal with. I've been since realized how important it is to have people who look like us recommending products for us. I will be updating my skincare routine with these ingredients. Thank you and definitely got a new subbie!!!
great insight into how different ingredients work on different skin tones!
As a fellow of esthetician of 5 years, I hear you and see you! Thank you for the content!
Using The ordinary alpha Arbutin serum makes my skin look great in the morning.
thank you. I've used vitamin C and I was underwhelmed by the effects to my skin. When you hear other influencer they're like WOAH, nothing changed like this, YOU NEED IT. I used the one from ordinary and i was like "meh.". Niacinamide has been so much better. The weather suddenly cooled off where I live and I started getting dry skin, lips started to crack. So I immediately added my E.L.F. Toner and within one day my skin is smooth again.
I just stumbled upon your channel and I am super happy that I did! And THANK YOU GURL, you never lied! Ive been feeling the same way about vitamin C and some other things that the aesthetic industry make the holy grail for ALL skin colors when in reality it's only for those of the pale skin tones! We need more people like you sis to help us people of color navigate aesthetics!
Yeaaaaaaah, Nai is back and she is throwing hands!
Esthetician student here! Loving and taking in all this knowledge! 🙌🏾
Thank you for breaking this down for us. Skincare that works for me sometimes doesn't work for someone else in my family with a deeper complexion. Now, I can direct to your video for more information on why that may be and give them alternatives.
Welcome back! Your previous tips helped me to get my skincare TOGETHER, so I will definitely give attention to this tip as well. Thanks for all you do in the skincare world, keep shining!
Glad to see you back on YT!
I take vitamin C supplements and I can see improvements in my skin tone and texture
Girl, I totally agree with you!! I’ve been using vitamin c products for the longest and though it brightened up my hyperpigmentation a bit, niacinamide! Girl, niacinamide is doing an amazing job for me & I’m not even done with a bottle!
Yes, I was skeptical about it for a dry skin girl but I included body oils in my Routine and I’m so fine!
When it comes to my skin disagreeing with Vita-C products, I thought it was just me! I've tried just about every Vita-C product from luxury to accessible brands. However, most except two products have caused major skin irritation and breakouts. For me, Retin-A,/Retinols, glycolic, and lactic acid-based skincare works best for me! The only Vita-C products I can tolerate are Ciara's OAM Vitamin C Brightening Pads and Shea Moisture Brighter Days Ahead Oil Serum. For reference, my skin type is oily.
Girl I was just thinking about getting a Vitamin C serum this morning. Thanks for the video.
Continue research.
You right! It’s not really for most deep skin tones!
Nai! So happy you’re back, your advice helped me so much during Covid girl (also accutane) but now my skin is like butter cause I use a lot of the products you recommended then! With that being said I totally agree my skin is so reactive to vitamin c and currently I use one that has licorice root in it and that’s probably why my skin likes it 🤔. I appreciate your advice can you drop a video about what products you would recommend as alternatives for vitamin c? As a darker skin girlie I would be more inclined to try something new if the recommendation was from you. Much love ❤️
I am no nutritionist or dietian, but I have been told it's better to get vitamin c from food (veggies and fruits) than topical products. Not to mention that I really have not see any significant improvements with vitamin c. Niacinamide, retinol, consistent moisturizing, and sunscreen did a lot better for me.
My homemade lemon honey mask always clears up dark marks. No product has ever been better than that, except Ole Henriksen’s 3-step system, which why discontinued!!!!! 😢
@TamiaPeach Do you have a recipe for your homemade lemon honey mask? Also, what's your skin type? I have oily skin along with hyperpigmentation issues and pimple scarring that I'd like to clear up, but I like the idea of making something all-natural and fresh that hopefully won't cost an arm or leg! 😊
Vit C is to preserve collagen,it was never about Hyperpignentation
Beautystat’s vitamin C worked great for me and the doctor who created it is black (although he is light skin). My skin is like medium brown skin (lighter in the winter and darker in the sun) and my skin scars/gets hyperpigmentation easily
I was going to purchase Vitamin C serum but you have changed my mind. I saw a few years back on you teaching the 60 second rule, and now I see the whole world “discovering” it.. they are a day late and a dollar short! I trust you and have been following faithfully
this video came on my recommended at the right time because I was 🤏🏾 this close to buying a vitamin c
I was not ready for the Prince Harry meme when you were talking about the Fitzpatrick Scale 😹
Ok but what products should we use instead??? Ingredients are great to know but a product list will help more.
Exactly
right! We need recommendations!
I really appreciate this. I've also struggled to maintain vit C in my routine. It doesn't play well with copper peptides, which are a great skin smoothing product, nor with tretinoin. Plus the good ones have to be kept in the fridge, which is inconvenient for actually using. I think I'm going to lean into my Q10, which I already use nightly, and forget about the Vit C as an antioxidant. I already use other products for the other purposes you mentioned.
Please share what coQ10 and copper peptides you use please? I'm really trying to tighten up my anti aging regimen.
copper peptides are good for smoothing as in skin texture? bumps or acne or scars?
Please share sis, please
Yup. I'm an esthetician too, and I agree with everything you said. I was always frustrated feeling like I could never get Vitamin C right, it always irritated me and I'm glad it's not me, it's just how Vitamin C is. I'm surprised you didn't suggest Alpha Arbutin too, although I understand that it turns into hydroquinone in the skin.
You know what, I was wondering the same thing, why no alpha arbutin????
My God you don't know how happy i I am coming across this video after my 4th repurchase of a $186 skinsceuticles Vit. C serum that I thought was absolutely essential to my anti-aging regimen. Please Please do some product recommendations! Thank you
I love my skinceuticals. I will say it has done my skin well but I do use Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Vitamin C during the day and Tretinoin at night. I also alternate chemical peels and microneedling in the fall/winter months.
Hi - she has a video from 3 years ago on serums that I still find very helpful. Check it out. 😊
@@MsSassyLaRue Thank you!
Me dermatologist tried to get me to buy this expensive vitamin C and I was like, I’m good. Give me my tretinoin, azaleic and hydroquinone so I can go lol.
She’s baaack 💕
She is!!
I once baught an expensive vitan c serum thinking it would magically make my acne hyperpigmentations disappear, it did absolutely nothing and it made my skin breakout it tiny little bumps, I never used it ever since .
Wait wait waitttttt…. Do mine eyes deceive me?!?! Welcome back girl!!! We missed you!!❤❤❤
You’re so sweet ❤
Just a quick word from a colored girl….. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that reduces free radicals in the skin. It is not for hyperpigmentation nor does it claim to be.But you have to read the research and not influencers. Vitamin C is one of those products where you have to spend a little more because it’s very unstable. I don’t use vitamin C for hyperpigmentation , and neither should anyone else. But the brightness in my skin is unmatched since adding Vitamin C and so is the glow.
At the very end you mentioned looking for a product with licorice root, azaliec acid , then you named several other ingredients to look for, I'm NEW here , could you recommend
BRANDS please, it would be great to find one with ALL ingredients, maybe you should do your own BRAND😮❤❤❤❤
More of this! ❤ Would love to jnow your thoughts on Red Light LED Masks for Fitzpatricj scale 4 and up!
I’ll make a note to add to my video list!
Yesss great question!!!!
Azealic acid can be a pain to get in the USA without a prescription. However, there is an affordable option called "Ecological Formulas Strata Melazepam Emollient Cream"; it is in a white squeeze tube with a wine colored design. It is not cosmetically elegant, but rubbing some it together with your moisturizer / lotion between your hands helps with ease of application and dissolving the crystals.
Good to know! I use a serum that has retinol, retinaldehyde, Q10, vit C in it in a. Airless pump! It is expensive though.....I guess it's working? I also use a lactic and mandelic acid to exfoliate. And a moistwith niacinamide. My sunscreen has vit C in it too. Tfs!
It never worked for me, and slightly irritated my skin.
I think it was great when I was younger. Now, as a 30 year old adult Azelaic acid and Niacinamide really helped.
The only thing that would have made this video better is a couple of recommendations 😊
Sooooo proud of you Nai! And happy you are so vocal with your expertise in this industry, specially for US! Our skin and needs are just different and that’s okay. Thank you for this! And giving you your flowers now because babyyyyy that 60sec rule changed THE. GAME.
Omg thank you!!! I’ve never liked using vitamin C in my skincare routine because of these very reasons. It’s never worked for me! Glad to see you back!! 🎉❤
So happy you are back! Can’t wait to see your new content🙌🏾
Vitamin C saving my life since I discovered it
Thank you for sharing! SOOO glad you're back!
My face was so oily and broke out when I used vitamin C. I had to move on. Thanks for sharing & welcome back!
Mines too
Whew! I am so happy to have this video! Vitamin C is NOT for me... you are brilliant!
So excited to see you back on YT! Thank you for your advice and tips. Missed you so so much.
OMG, so happy you posted! ❤ Needed to see this.
One of my favorite derms on YT a white lady Dr Dre said this a few years ago. She also thinks it is more trouble than it is worth and she touts other antioxidants as well. I use CoQ10, resveratrol and yes a Vitamin C in the tube in am, lactic acid twice a week, tretinoin and azelaic acid the rest of the week, SPF 40 and my skin is just looking noicccce! At 47 I am having my best skin!
Wowww. Great video. And why have I missed your other videos unless you were on a hiatus. Awesome 👏🏾
Glad you're back!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Been a subscriber for about 4 years, so glad to see you back on here! Definitely needed 🙌🏽✨
Based on my experience, will stick with my vitamin C
Glad to see you backkkk!
I agree with you. I’m an Esthetician and I have used so many formulations of Vitamin C. But being a coloured woman it actually breaks me out and then leads to more hyperpigmentation. There are lots of great options out there.
You gave some good skin care advice I miss ur Chanel 😢 I wish u posted more but totally understand you need a break !
Loved the thoughtfulness behind your take on vitamin c ! I deff learned a lot
Btw You’re so beautiful! You remind me of Kesha Knight Pulliam - I kept thinking of the chingy one call away music video!
You know what I absolutely hate vitamin c for my skin it does nothing and I actually think it's makes my skin react
Subscribed! Finally, someone talking that talk!
I think we have similar skin because anything with vitamin C breaks me out- i discovered this about 14 years ago so I stay away from it. Thank you you for the video and welcome back!❤
Girl, I'm light skinned, I agree with you Vit C doesn't work on me. I've tried it for 6 months. I'm 41. You're not lying ❤❤
I am listening, but for me, I have never seen results with niacinamide. Ascorbic acid has not disappointed me❣️
Where do you buy this?
missed your videos! Welcome back. In 2020 I was watching your videos with a pen and notebook taking notes. LOL Here I am now wearing Korean sunscreen, retinol weekly, and completed my first microneedling procedure. Love your advice!
Thank you for this video, I’m not alone. Vitamin C never work for me and it irritates my skin.
This is just in time for me because I just decided recently to cut down on my VC application. I don’t think it’s necessary at all. Plus I get paranoid about lightening in areas I don’t want lightened! 😂 Thanks so much for this affirmation. Now niacinimide stays in my skincare routine all day.
I swear the algorithm must reading my mind because I was just thinking I should add vitamin C to my routine. Thanks for the video😅
Yes spill tea!! 📝 also not me oil cleansing last night to get rid of one blackhead and it sure didn’t work 😅
black man here ! vitman c burned my skin! same with retinol
Thank you for this video! I haven't been too impressed with vitamin C. I have a very deep skintone and I felt that it made my face noticeably lighter, like I was bleaching my skin and I was very uncomfortable with that. I started using niacinamide and I feel like it targets my dark spots all the while keeping my true skintone. I'm also trying Azaleic acid. And of course retinol and SPF are a must!
I bought an expensive and affordable vitamin C. Both broke me out. The sad part is that the ordinary s niacinamide used to work for me, but now it’s harsh as well. I NEED something like that in my routine.
I love Mandelic acid it’s very gentle on our skin , and I agree with you vitamin C can go unstable quick and they do sell that a lot with a dropper instead on a pump . I have a question what do you think about Retain A ?
Omggggg hiieeee! So happy to see you again. You are RIGHT on time!
I find that i get some results from vitamin c when it has those other ingredients formulated with it, kojic acid, alpha arbutin and niacinamide.
Thank you. As a fellow Esthetician the people swear I’m wrong when I tell them that Vitamin C is not needed for darker skin.
Glad to see your back 😊. I’ve been using some of your tips for awhile and see a big difference
I only use it when am going to be out and about in the sun with sunscreen, or when i want a no make up look, i will use my Vit C serum. I also don’t use straight up Ascorbic acid, i use a derivative instead
Love this! I've tried soooo many vitamin c products and it's done nothing for me at all.