I love that at first you were kinda serious, but now you’ve been making videos for a while you’re really letting your personality shine - you are SO funny as well as informative.
Alpha arbutin is made from plants, hydroquinone is a chemical made in a lab. Alpha is safe and does not cause issues over time, whatever creams/serums you use, you must use a mineral sunscreen together. Sunscreen is prevention, otherwise everything else is a waste of money and under sun can become worse with or without products on face.
Niacinamide works the best for me. I had hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, blemishes, acne scars, acne, open pores and etc. Plus my skin is super sensitive and easily burn under the sun.😢 It cleared up my skin in just 2 months😅 worth every penny i spent. Even my friends were shock at my new smooth, glowy and brighten skin.
Did you have a skincare routine that you can share? Cleanser, sunscreen and when you used the niacinamide in your routine. I have dull hyperpigmentation on my face from pregnancy. Pre-kids I had glowing fair skin.
Which products from the yuja line? I only use the serum and it has helped but thinking about getting more diff products in the line for more improvement
Following using riceberry face serum by littleextrrra for three weeks, here's what I experienced: Pros: It efficiently softens and evens out the skin, giving it a subtle glow. I've also seen a reduction in my genetic dark circles (avoiding the eye area is recommended). It has also helped fade dark spots on my sister's skin. Cons: Personally, I have dry and dull skin, and using the serum daily exacerbated my dryness. I advise using it three times a week along with a quality moisturizer to avoid dryness. I haven't seen any noticeable improvement in tanning or skin tone issues in first 3 weeks. Update 2 months later: After nearly two months of regular use, I consider it my favorite face serum. It has started showing positive results. My skin glows, dark circles lessened, and dark spots reduced a lot. So patience is important when using this serum.
When work keeps me up all night, this Riceberry Vitamin C serum is my go-to solution. It helps to conceal the signs of exhaustion, diminishing dark spots and offering a significant boost in glow. This way, I can approach the day with self-confidence.
@@user-ky3hy5fm1y uneven skin my face is more red than my body smoother skin and brighter skin I don’t have wrinkles except for my elevens which are very bad
@@anniesmolkin7685 Azelaic acid is good for redness and rosacea i suppose. It needs to be applied 2 times a day and gives off results in just 4 weeks!!
I can’t tell you how happy I am that more and more people are talking about Kojic Acid. About 17 years ago, right after high school, I somehow stumbled upon a Kojic Acid soap. I used it to treat my PIH from acne I had in high school. I was diligent with it, and It worked like magic. Every time I got some sort of hyperpigmentation ever since, I always sought the soap out. It is fragranced as hell, but I didn’t have much options until the last two or so years.
@@Shiningsnow It definitely works but it makes ur skin so damn sensitive. I used it for a while and its drying but the results are definitely there but it takes a while ( at least 3 months of consistent use ) before seeing obvious result. Although it might work faster if your skin can tolerate putting it on more than twice a week. Use ceramide moisturiser after to fix ur skin barrier and wear SUNSCREEN
@@Shiningsnow Sorry for the (REALLY) late reply! I got red/felt my face burn if I left it on for longer than what my skin was used to (I would leave it on for longer and longer after my skin got used to each length of time. First time: 10 seconds, 2nd: 25, then just upped the time each time). But for the most part, I never got a bad reaction The brand was Kojie San. I used the classic/general one. I know they have more choices now.
Yes. I had a terrible discoloration in & above an eyebrow about 4 inches long. I tried some things first but bought a $9 tube of hydroquinone. May have been AHA brand. I can't remember how long I used it, but it completely erased the discoloration. I had to be careful because if I left it on too long it caused a sore with scabbing. I figured out how to best use it and was absolutely astonished at how well it worked. The dark spot was completely gone. This was in the 1990s & it hasn't returned. But then I stopped tanning my face. The tube also listed the % strength which many really expensive solutions didn't do. I love your videos. Thanks for sharing such great information.
Hydroquinone is banned here. I’ve tried vitamin C (skinceuticals), B3, etc. Prescription azelaic acid transform my face. I was already using prescription retinol (tretinoin) so maybe it’s due to the combination. But within two weeks of adding prescription azelaic acid to my routine my face was bright, glowing. I think it’s the antioxidant qualities. Vitamin C is a complete ripoff. Go for prescription not over the counter products and you can get it all online and cheaper than all the OTC products sold by cosmetic companies that mostly just drain your wallet and not all that effective (that’s if you can tolerate prescription retinol).
I am using adapalene (gap of 2 days in mid because it's my first month on adap and I have extremely sensitive and dry skin). My face is covered with hyperpigmentation. My derm has prescribed me azelaic acid and she told me to only use it on spots. I am thinking of using it on the days I don't use adap and only use it on spots just like how my derm prescribed. What do you think? Will this routine help?
@@FatimaAli-lj3yi i also use all over. Hydroquinone and niacimamide is great for hyperpigmentation. I had really dark circles but using that really helped. Just don't use hydroquinone for over 3 months and have a break.
That’s where my Kojic Acid soap (Kojie San ) is from! Discovered it 17 or so years ago Loved it. 🥰. I use it more for my body these days, since there are fragrance-free options for the face now, but it’s still great.
I've used papaya soap from the Philippines since my teen. Been using for about 7yrs because I have had bad acne all over my cheek and chin. Those soap helps my skin looks brighter/whiter and somehow calm my acne. Only left with redness. Then I stopped using cause it made my skin so dry. Now I used niacinamide. Thankfully my skin clears out and there's not much scar from acne. 😊
My friend did a research on hydroquinone as a chemical student, it have so many bad side effects, carcinogenic, consider as poison and banned in my country. I hope she explained more about the harmfulness before saying its good for brightening. Not everyone is well inform about it. Its like saying mercury is good for brightening without saying how bad its for the body.
I am Indian so almost all dermatologist recommend hydroquinone and tret to my mum who has sensitive skin and some melasma. It backfired so bad for her.... Now she uses kojic acid and liquorice root extract...so far it's working good, slower than other two options but definitely better for sensitive skin
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Hydroquinone use increases the risk for both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers by more than threefold, according to a study presented at the Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting, held May 18 to 21 in Portland, Oregon
Something about about retinol that I wish people told me more is that .. u can't never go easy on sunscreen or that retinol cause even more hyperpigmentation
Okay, it's the same for me.When I started using retinol, I noticed that my skin would get hyperpigmentation if I didn't reapply my sunscreen or apply a proper amount.
Vitamin C is slow and doesn’t get the desired results immediately, but for someone who’s been using it for a while it does brighten up my skin, I think if your looking for smth low maintenance go for vitamin C
alpha arbutin has reduced my hyperpigmentation so much in just 2 weeks of using, i have been using the beauty of joseon glow deep serum (rice + alpha arbutin) along with the numbuzin no3 toner and it has evened my skin tone and reduced the clogged pores on my forehead and also my skin is glowing frr!
@@shailieejauharri3720Not if you use retinoids too. I swear god hydroquinone + tetrinoin is the best combination ever! My skin's dark and I tried a lot of stuff, also because of my skin picking disorder I was going through a nightmare for many years. This formula just worked so freaking fast that I watched good results within 2 days of application. Now my face and armpits look way more brighter!! ❤ Just make sure you moisturize those areas daily if u don't want your skin to burn badly.
It's great that they have all of these brightening agents and ways to treat hyperpigmentation! I don't think these treatments existed years ago! Great treatments for Melasma and freckles!
Google "hydroquinone Lab Muffin". Lab Muffin (aka Michelle Wong) has a chemistry PhD, is a science educator and cosmetic chemist. She's done an excellent overview of on her website.
I had terrible melaama from pregnancy in my darly 30's before i started using sun screen. The thing that finally worked for me was introducing EUK 134 into my routine. Now, I rotate between tretinoin, glycolic acid and EUK nightly and use l-ascorbic acid daily. The sun spots and melasma are 90% gone now!
Currently using kojie san soap + reti-A daily mask by VT Cosmetic for my night time routine. Amazing combination. I agree the kojie san can be quite irritating. You need to slowly build up tolerance + hydration. Initially, i kept the foam on my skin for 3 minutes. Then, i add extra min until 5 min. When my skin feels irritated, I go back to 3 minutes with thick moisturizer. I wish there is more kojic acid product. The kojie san is the only one i know
To be clear this is a silly trend video and is kind of only fully understandable by people that watch her long form videos. She loves vitamin c so putting it last here might seem like she doesn't like it but thats not the case. Also, she has gone deep into how to best use all of these ingredients. She is very thorough in my opinion in mentioning every skin color and type and possible outcome.
When using retinol, use it carefully. Sometimes it does not suit. I tried it a few weeks ago. A little amount, it causes an allergic reaction. So, it's a no for me. Vitamin C is great to me.
Papaya extract is safe for use this way? I am quite surprised that licorice root didn’t make the pyramid. And I really believed SPF was going to be the number 1 😅
The way to a good and healthy skin is using products that have less actives but a gof gentle facewash, sooting toner and a moisturizer. That's it and yeah a serum or treatment for skin concern
I have been using Hydroquinone for the past two months and I'm going to stop it gradually in the upcoming weeks. So the thing is I'm afraid of a rebound of pigmentation. Please give me some ideas if you have any idea about how to tackle it like what actives can be used to prevent rebounding. Anyone who used Hydroquinone?
I used it with Tretinoin in my routine as prescribed by my dermatologist. It was about a pea size, once a week. Three months later my doctor was like "you are getting too white, we are going to stop it" 😅. buuuuuut you should only use it under medical advice. That shit can make some horrible things beyond the rebound hyperpigmentation...
@@Najneen99 in my case it didn't, but I was getting medical check ups every month, and nearly used it about a dozen times in total. It can mess up the color and texture of the skin, causing ochronosis exogenous (you can look it up) Poc have to be extra careful about it.
Please suggest an alternative as Niacinamide 5% gives me acne even upon using a few drops of it . I have brown , dry , very sensitive uneaven skin tone with a few dark spot for acne and open pores ( small in appearance).
Supra fade by HUE is hands down the best and only product that worked to significantly reduce my hyperpigmentation! And started working within 2 weeks! For me hydroquinone just didnt work. Niacinimide also worked but not as well so i pair thag with the supra fade and 👌
I would also add thiamidol that's really great but also glycolic acid (working well together with others), niacinamide, azelaic acid, and of course the amazing melanoxyl and diglycosil gallic acid.
@@hellostranger2012 I've never heard of a board certified derm not recommending it. But at the end of the day she's the expert not you so it's best not to give advice you know nothing about
I tried retinol for my premature winkles and it made my face horribly break out that took months to recover from, I’m in my 30’s and have sensitive skin 😢
Unless you KNOW how to use them properly, because using treatments like hydroquinone over a long period of time can cause reversed effect and it can actually cause very deep darkening to the areas applied if used wrongly or for a long time, which can be harder to treat later. Now I’m not sure of the exact period of usage, but I think it was 3 months use and then stop for at least 1 month before using it again ( just like with tretinoin ) but that’s just what I know from researching.
Under a doctor's supervision. It is safe. Can only be used upto 2 months i think.. then you must take a break. Otherwise it can worsen hyperpigmentation. Also, don't buy the cheap ones in Indian market.. Always get it prescribed from doctor. If you're too scared to try hydroquinone then use alpha arbutin, niacinamide and tretinoin.. they worked for me
Does retinol _indirectly_ brighten by increasing the rate of skin cell turnover giving the melanocytes less time to deposit melanin into the skin? Or does it _directly_ brighten by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzymes or stopping the melanocytes from producing melanin? I know about Kojic acid, Alpha Arbutin and Hydroquinone being tyrosinase inhibitors. I didn’t know retinol is a tyrosinase inhibitor(?) I just thought it passively/indirectly brightens do to increasing the skin turnover.
I was using vitamin c serum+ moisturizer for a while and I started getting so many compliments on my skin for my skin tone being very even and bright it definitely worked on me
Have been using hydroquinone retinol combination (suggested by my dermatologist) for when ever i get scars since 5years now. It reduces most of my scars in 15days and i stop after scars almost fade away. Usually this happens once a year. This combo makes your skin the worst before it makes it the best. You need to be careful with it. P.S. I am a Doctor.
I'm black and i've tried hydroquinone for a week or two, i couldn't sit on my butt for a whole month it burned oike hell... And my butt turned out to be darker than the darkest nigga you've ever found... All i wanted was an even skin tone 😢 ...
Oh dear. That's awful. I used it above an eyebrow on tougher skin than a soft bottom. I'm Italian descent so medium to light-ish skin color. Tanned too much and ended up with discolored big patch, which to me looked very obvious. The hydroquinone worked for me - long time ago so can't remember how long I used it but like you I found it could burn if left on too long. I learned to be careful with use and the discoloration disappeared completely & never came back - this was 30 years ago. Maybe don't worry about your butt, nobody cares what color it is. And if they do then get rid of them. LOL!
2% Hydroquinone does't work for me at all! Alpha arbutin takes a loooooooong time for me to see the progress. Kojic acid works better for my skin and I can see the progress steadily within three weeks. It depends on everyone's skin for sure.
@@teoleno4019 it's not banned where I'm from btw isnt it an antioxidant supplement that we all need in our body? Dont quote me on it but I'm pretty sure theres nothing illegal about it
Azelaic acid only penetrates the skin by so much. So something like a 20% rx of azelaic acid would only give you maybe 4-5% in the end because of its inability to penetrate 🤷♀️ that’s why higher % AA are preferential but not very cosmetically elegant at the same time
oh I am thinking of buying it does it actually brighten ur skin also my hands are completely different colour than my body it's very tanned so what should I use to remove this years of tanning
Hydroquinone is undoubtedly the winner. I used that for 3 months and it faded dark spots way more faster than the other brightening ingredients that usually take more than 6 months.
I love that at first you were kinda serious, but now you’ve been making videos for a while you’re really letting your personality shine - you are SO funny as well as informative.
But this is like a yr old vdo
Ikrrr, I love her like this!
It's marketing strategies u try them all
@@divyasasidharan2960that doesn’t change anything
Best channel by far
I swear by alpha arbutin, it brightens and doesn’t irritate my skin.
Which product you are using, thank you
i heard somewhere that its not great to use alpha arbutin for a long period as it may cause skin sensitivity etc. have u researched about this?
@@Zainab-sx3yd been using alpha arbutin on and off for about 2 years and have not experienced sensitivity
@@Zainab-sx3yd arbutin is a derivative from Hydroquinone and it has been reported as good for maintenance
Alpha arbutin is made from plants, hydroquinone is a chemical made in a lab. Alpha is safe and does not cause issues over time, whatever creams/serums you use, you must use a mineral sunscreen together. Sunscreen is prevention, otherwise everything else is a waste of money and under sun can become worse with or without products on face.
Niacinamide works the best for me. I had hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, blemishes, acne scars, acne, open pores and etc. Plus my skin is super sensitive and easily burn under the sun.😢 It cleared up my skin in just 2 months😅 worth every penny i spent. Even my friends were shock at my new smooth, glowy and brighten skin.
Which brand??
@@talks4you4 it's somebymi. A korean brand. The yuja niacin line.
@@roundpeaches7674 do you know if Axis Y is good?
Did you have a skincare routine that you can share? Cleanser, sunscreen and when you used the niacinamide in your routine. I have dull hyperpigmentation on my face from pregnancy. Pre-kids I had glowing fair skin.
Which products from the yuja line? I only use the serum and it has helped but thinking about getting more diff products in the line for more improvement
Following using riceberry face serum by littleextrrra for three weeks, here's what I experienced:
Pros: It efficiently softens and evens out the skin, giving it a subtle glow. I've also seen a reduction in my genetic dark circles (avoiding the eye area is recommended). It has also helped fade dark spots on my sister's skin.
Cons: Personally, I have dry and dull skin, and using the serum daily exacerbated my dryness.
I advise using it three times a week along with a quality moisturizer to avoid dryness. I haven't seen any noticeable improvement in tanning or skin tone issues in first 3 weeks.
Update 2 months later: After nearly two months of regular use, I consider it my favorite face serum. It has started showing positive results. My skin glows, dark circles lessened, and dark spots reduced a lot. So patience is important when using this serum.
When work keeps me up all night, this Riceberry Vitamin C serum is my go-to solution. It helps to conceal the signs of exhaustion, diminishing dark spots and offering a significant boost in glow. This way, I can approach the day with self-confidence.
Yeah hydroquinone is the fastest but very risky because of rebound hyperpigmentation
I don’t feel like I ever need hydroquinone . It’s more for people with pigmentation problems I just need clear skin I don’t have any hyperpigmentation
@@anniesmolkin7685 so what are your skin issues? maybe i can help
@@user-ky3hy5fm1y uneven skin my face is more red than my body smoother skin and brighter skin I don’t have wrinkles except for my elevens which are very bad
@@anniesmolkin7685 Azelaic acid is good for redness and rosacea i suppose. It needs to be applied 2 times a day and gives off results in just 4 weeks!!
@@UmerAli-ol3cr can u suggest something for skin texture and pores...pls
Can you please do an updated version with tranxemic acid, glycolic acid, niacinamide, azaleic acid and glutathione
Yes!
Yass. And What about mandelic acid
@@yusraarif4561its kind of a cousin of glycolic acid
omg yes! i've thought azelaic azid will be at #1
@@lisas7474same
surprised azelaic acid didn't make the list; it's been shown to work as well as hydroquinone in several melasma trials.
I can’t tell you how happy I am that more and more people are talking about Kojic Acid. About 17 years ago, right after high school, I somehow stumbled upon a Kojic Acid soap. I used it to treat my PIH from acne I had in high school. I was diligent with it, and It worked like magic. Every time I got some sort of hyperpigmentation ever since, I always sought the soap out. It is fragranced as hell, but I didn’t have much options until the last two or so years.
It really works??. Does it cause any sensitivity. BTW which brand did u use?
@@Shiningsnow It definitely works but it makes ur skin so damn sensitive. I used it for a while and its drying but the results are definitely there but it takes a while ( at least 3 months of consistent use ) before seeing obvious result. Although it might work faster if your skin can tolerate putting it on more than twice a week. Use ceramide moisturiser after to fix ur skin barrier and wear SUNSCREEN
Hi which brand of kojic acid soap did you use??
@@Shiningsnow Sorry for the (REALLY) late reply! I got red/felt my face burn if I left it on for longer than what my skin was used to (I would leave it on for longer and longer after my skin got used to each length of time. First time: 10 seconds, 2nd: 25, then just upped the time each time).
But for the most part, I never got a bad reaction
The brand was Kojie San.
I used the classic/general one. I know they have more choices now.
@@Be.Realistic Kojie San. I used the classic/general bar (it’s orange). I believe they have more options now.
Yes. I had a terrible discoloration in & above an eyebrow about 4 inches long. I tried some things first but bought a $9 tube of hydroquinone. May have been AHA brand.
I can't remember how long I used it, but it completely erased the discoloration. I had to be careful because if I left it on too long it caused a sore with scabbing. I figured out how to best use it and was absolutely astonished at how well it worked. The dark spot was completely gone. This was in the 1990s & it hasn't returned. But then I stopped tanning my face. The tube also listed the % strength which many really expensive solutions didn't do. I love your videos. Thanks for sharing such great information.
I'm loving these shorts Dr. Shereene. It helps give a better view of their effectiveness which sticks for me. Good method! Pls keep em' coming.
Hydroquinone is banned here. I’ve tried vitamin C (skinceuticals), B3, etc. Prescription azelaic acid transform my face. I was already using prescription retinol (tretinoin) so maybe it’s due to the combination. But within two weeks of adding prescription azelaic acid to my routine my face was bright, glowing. I think it’s the antioxidant qualities. Vitamin C is a complete ripoff. Go for prescription not over the counter products and you can get it all online and cheaper than all the OTC products sold by cosmetic companies that mostly just drain your wallet and not all that effective (that’s if you can tolerate prescription retinol).
I am using adapalene (gap of 2 days in mid because it's my first month on adap and I have extremely sensitive and dry skin). My face is covered with hyperpigmentation. My derm has prescribed me azelaic acid and she told me to only use it on spots. I am thinking of using it on the days I don't use adap and only use it on spots just like how my derm prescribed. What do you think? Will this routine help?
Also please tell me the % of azelaic acid you used and were you using it on just spots? Also were you using it on off-tretinoin days?
@@FatimaAli-lj3yi i use both together just make sure you wear spf50 daily and slather it on. 20% azealic acid. A
@@devianadkar7969 Thank you. I also have the same strength.
@@FatimaAli-lj3yi i also use all over. Hydroquinone and niacimamide is great for hyperpigmentation. I had really dark circles but using that really helped. Just don't use hydroquinone for over 3 months and have a break.
Kojic acid soap is the og here in the Philippines. It does brighten your skin but you have to use it daily and stay away from the sun
That’s where my Kojic Acid soap (Kojie San ) is from! Discovered it 17 or so years ago Loved it. 🥰. I use it more for my body these days, since there are fragrance-free options for the face now, but it’s still great.
I thought papaya was the og... just prick the green papaya on the tree and drip sap on the face
I m from uae, i bought kojisan soap from supermarket,is that good,can i use long term ,is it safe?
@@Angel-ue5vcYes. Im from Philippines, lots of people use kojic soaps for several years. Dont forget to put lotion afterwards and spf when outside.
@@riechan3650👍
Please inform people of the risks of hydroquinone in BROWN and ETHNIC SKIN
Only if used without derm supervision.
Thank you
Does it damage white skin as well? I am very white and want to use it to get rid of my dark circles.
@@muzikveoyun37 not really, but it works like a bandaid and makes your skin really sensitive to sun. It’s also hard on the liver
What is "ethnic skin"
I've used papaya soap from the Philippines since my teen. Been using for about 7yrs because I have had bad acne all over my cheek and chin. Those soap helps my skin looks brighter/whiter and somehow calm my acne. Only left with redness. Then I stopped using cause it made my skin so dry. Now I used niacinamide. Thankfully my skin clears out and there's not much scar from acne. 😊
More ingredient ranking videos in this format please 😂
My friend did a research on hydroquinone as a chemical student, it have so many bad side effects, carcinogenic, consider as poison and banned in my country. I hope she explained more about the harmfulness before saying its good for brightening. Not everyone is well inform about it. Its like saying mercury is good for brightening without saying how bad its for the body.
**Tranexamic acid crying in the corner**
She made a video about it. I guess it just didn't fit into the pyramid but she does say it's underated 😂
@@noimnotakpoppfpsheacy2526 honorable mention i suppose (she's wonderful though)
Yes.
Lol
Its not good for sensitive skin
Vitamin C literally brings a glow to your skin, I dont even know how to describe it... its like the sun is shining from within, nothing compares 👏🏾💛.
What's the brand you use?
For me glycolic acid is the best it legit makes my shade 4 times lighter, doesnt make me look pale but makes me look moisturized
I am Indian so almost all dermatologist recommend hydroquinone and tret to my mum who has sensitive skin and some melasma. It backfired so bad for her.... Now she uses kojic acid and liquorice root extract...so far it's working good, slower than other two options but definitely better for sensitive skin
Used an vitamin C oil serum. Fixed up ALL of my recent major sun damage.
what brand
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Hydroquinone use increases the risk for both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers by more than threefold, according to a study presented at the Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting, held May 18 to 21 in Portland, Oregon
Something about about retinol that I wish people told me more is that .. u can't never go easy on sunscreen or that retinol cause even more hyperpigmentation
Okay, it's the same for me.When I started using retinol, I noticed that my skin would get hyperpigmentation if I didn't reapply my sunscreen or apply a proper amount.
Vitamin C is slow and doesn’t get the desired results immediately, but for someone who’s been using it for a while it does brighten up my skin, I think if your looking for smth low maintenance go for vitamin C
Please do one like this for Top Graceful Ageing ingredients!
alpha arbutin has reduced my hyperpigmentation so much in just 2 weeks of using, i have been using the beauty of joseon glow deep serum (rice + alpha arbutin) along with the numbuzin no3 toner and it has evened my skin tone and reduced the clogged pores on my forehead and also my skin is glowing frr!
My dermatologist prescribed me a hydroquinon and retinoic acid treatment for my hyperpigmentation and that shit works fast!!!!
What’s it calleddd
@@Chinio12 The Kligman’s trio
The hydroquinone can cause more hyperpigmentation
@@shailieejauharri3720 yes if you over use it
@@shailieejauharri3720Not if you use retinoids too. I swear god hydroquinone + tetrinoin is the best combination ever! My skin's dark and I tried a lot of stuff, also because of my skin picking disorder I was going through a nightmare for many years. This formula just worked so freaking fast that I watched good results within 2 days of application. Now my face and armpits look way more brighter!! ❤ Just make sure you moisturize those areas daily if u don't want your skin to burn badly.
It's great that they have all of these brightening agents and ways to treat hyperpigmentation! I don't think these treatments existed years ago! Great treatments for Melasma and freckles!
Hey! it would be great if you make a detailed video talking about hydroquinone... And I love your videos ❤
This & how to use it safely without dong a full on bleaching. I recall it beign in a lot of products at one point
Google "hydroquinone Lab Muffin". Lab Muffin (aka Michelle Wong) has a chemistry PhD, is a science educator and cosmetic chemist. She's done an excellent overview of on her website.
It's banned in a lot of countries due to its links with skin cancer. I don't understand why she never covers that when she promotes it so much
I use Vitamin C, let it soak in and then cover my face and neck in castor oil at night. The combo has been lovely.
Doesn't that ruin your sheets?
@@groundcontrol436385 I now have a castor oil pillowcase.
What about 4-butyl resorcinol, arbutin, azelaic acid and tranexamic acid???
I had terrible melaama from pregnancy in my darly 30's before i started using sun screen. The thing that finally worked for me was introducing EUK 134 into my routine. Now, I rotate between tretinoin, glycolic acid and EUK nightly and use l-ascorbic acid daily. The sun spots and melasma are 90% gone now!
I sell 4% Hydroquinone for melasma, but I prefer Alpha Arbutin because it is safer to use during the summer.
Currently using kojie san soap + reti-A daily mask by VT Cosmetic for my night time routine. Amazing combination. I agree the kojie san can be quite irritating. You need to slowly build up tolerance + hydration. Initially, i kept the foam on my skin for 3 minutes. Then, i add extra min until 5 min. When my skin feels irritated, I go back to 3 minutes with thick moisturizer. I wish there is more kojic acid product. The kojie san is the only one i know
Where did you buy your kojic san soap?
Note to self… always have my notebook & pen ready when watching Dr Idriss’s videos lol 😊
I love these videos!😂😂😂😂 The funniest derm on the Internet hands-down. Dr Idriss is an inspiration.❤
To be clear this is a silly trend video and is kind of only fully understandable by people that watch her long form videos. She loves vitamin c so putting it last here might seem like she doesn't like it but thats not the case. Also, she has gone deep into how to best use all of these ingredients. She is very thorough in my opinion in mentioning every skin color and type and possible outcome.
Glyclolic acid works best for me as a brightning and exfoliating agent. Using it on small parcentage.
No azelaic and no tranexamic?
coz topical txa is mid
Tran doesn't work and I regret buying it for years
I think they are good as maintenance
They are more for maintenance. They are not powerhouse
I can easily guess your first choice from all your shorts videos 🤣
When using retinol, use it carefully. Sometimes it does not suit. I tried it a few weeks ago. A little amount, it causes an allergic reaction. So, it's a no for me. Vitamin C is great to me.
Papaya extract is safe for use this way? I am quite surprised that licorice root didn’t make the pyramid. And I really believed SPF was going to be the number 1 😅
what is licorice root good for? and in what form? I love drinking the tea because it tastes so good
The way to a good and healthy skin is using products that have less actives but a gof gentle facewash, sooting toner and a moisturizer. That's it and yeah a serum or treatment for skin concern
I kinda was thinking SPF would be first but technically that's a product not an ingredient
I have been using Hydroquinone for the past two months and I'm going to stop it gradually in the upcoming weeks. So the thing is I'm afraid of a rebound of pigmentation. Please give me some ideas if you have any idea about how to tackle it like what actives can be used to prevent rebounding. Anyone who used Hydroquinone?
I used it with Tretinoin in my routine as prescribed by my dermatologist. It was about a pea size, once a week. Three months later my doctor was like "you are getting too white, we are going to stop it" 😅. buuuuuut you should only use it under medical advice. That shit can make some horrible things beyond the rebound hyperpigmentation...
I wanna hear your experience about hydroquinone. Does it occurred any rebound hyper pigmentation??
@@Najneen99 in my case it didn't, but I was getting medical check ups every month, and nearly used it about a dozen times in total. It can mess up the color and texture of the skin, causing ochronosis exogenous (you can look it up) Poc have to be extra careful about it.
But some people says that we can use tretinoin forever 😅
What percentage of hydroquinone were u using?
Bad ass presentation👏👏👏❤yes!
Vitamin C and papaya extract work best for me
This is excellent! Deserves an Oscar from you tube!
What about niacinamide & tranexamic acid? Also, retinol is good for brightening?
Azelaic acid? Transaxemic acid? Licorice root?
Please suggest an alternative as Niacinamide 5% gives me acne even upon using a few drops of it . I have brown , dry , very sensitive uneaven skin tone with a few dark spot for acne and open pores ( small in appearance).
Lol I was waiting for tranexamic acid 😳
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I use a serum which has vit c and alpha arbutin both in it.
This video was super cute and fun!
Supra fade by HUE is hands down the best and only product that worked to significantly reduce my hyperpigmentation! And started working within 2 weeks! For me hydroquinone just didnt work. Niacinimide also worked but not as well so i pair thag with the supra fade and 👌
Can you make product recommendations for the top three ingredients?
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I want videos on the other benefits to these ingredients. Like vit c increases collagen production. Does K acid?
What about tranexamic acid or azelaic acid?
I would also add thiamidol that's really great but also glycolic acid (working well together with others), niacinamide, azelaic acid, and of course the amazing melanoxyl and diglycosil gallic acid.
Hydroquinone might be the at first rank but it's not safe & controversial. Go for arbutin, kojic acid instead
Remember though she's the board certified dermatologist
@@brooke9225 and also remember there are other board certified dermatologist who doesn't recommend this. FDA prefers to avoid it
@@hellostranger2012 I've never heard of a board certified derm not recommending it. But at the end of the day she's the expert not you so it's best not to give advice you know nothing about
@@brooke9225 really ?then its your problem that you are unaware. all the best. educate yourself before poking your nose into every matter
Love the presentation! ❤
Niacinamide?
Yeah, I thought niacinamide brightens skin 🤔
I wondered the same thing
I dont know about brighten but I have acne since I was in my teens and always breakout . But now I dont since I am using naincinemide
It did absolutely nothing for my skin.😢
@@racheladkins578how long have you been using it?
I tried retinol for my premature winkles and it made my face horribly break out that took months to recover from, I’m in my 30’s and have sensitive skin 😢
I thought we should avoid lightening agents like hydroquinone
Unless you KNOW how to use them properly, because using treatments like hydroquinone over a long period of time can cause reversed effect and it can actually cause very deep darkening to the areas applied if used wrongly or for a long time, which can be harder to treat later. Now I’m not sure of the exact period of usage, but I think it was 3 months use and then stop for at least 1 month before using it again ( just like with tretinoin ) but that’s just what I know from researching.
she is a dermatologist and as a practicing doctor her concerns for her patients are different. I think we should not demonise it
It should only be used under doctor's supervision in my country (Indonesia).
Under a doctor's supervision. It is safe. Can only be used upto 2 months i think.. then you must take a break. Otherwise it can worsen hyperpigmentation. Also, don't buy the cheap ones in Indian market.. Always get it prescribed from doctor.
If you're too scared to try hydroquinone then use alpha arbutin, niacinamide and tretinoin.. they worked for me
Is safe to use up to 4%
Alpha arbutin rlly did it for me also it didnt irritate my skin but obviously you will still need to use it consistently
What about glutathione?
Nobody seems interested in talking about this ingredient. I'm curious too!
What about ingredients for post inflammatory erythema (PIE) which is the best ?
I have a product that contains vitamin c , arbutin and kojic acid together 😋❤️
which product?
Please name the product
I think we need the name of that product!
Aww this brought me back to when I was younger coming home from school and watching DM, and yes Maddie was so good ❤
Its been a long time since i watch dance moms. It was great.
Watch it again
Does retinol _indirectly_ brighten by increasing the rate of skin cell turnover giving the melanocytes less time to deposit melanin into the skin?
Or does it _directly_ brighten by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzymes or stopping the melanocytes from producing melanin?
I know about Kojic acid, Alpha Arbutin and Hydroquinone being tyrosinase inhibitors. I didn’t know retinol is a tyrosinase inhibitor(?) I just thought it passively/indirectly brightens do to increasing the skin turnover.
I was using vitamin c serum+ moisturizer for a while and I started getting so many compliments on my skin for my skin tone being very even and bright it definitely worked on me
Which brand
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Which brand
If a person is adamant about using sunscreen daily, but is constantly outside throughout the day. Will retinol still be safe to use everyday?
Have been using hydroquinone retinol combination (suggested by my dermatologist) for when ever i get scars since 5years now. It reduces most of my scars in 15days and i stop after scars almost fade away. Usually this happens once a year. This combo makes your skin the worst before it makes it the best. You need to be careful with it.
P.S. I am a Doctor.
Its makes your skin good . So how it can make skin worst , i mean what are the precautions?
Oh dear. I'm just a lawyer so I hesitate to give a doctor advice but perhaps you should avoid whatever is giving you all these scars. Just saying.
Alpha Arbutin is the second one ❤
I'm black and i've tried hydroquinone for a week or two, i couldn't sit on my butt for a whole month it burned oike hell... And my butt turned out to be darker than the darkest nigga you've ever found... All i wanted was an even skin tone 😢 ...
As a dark nigga this kind of heart 😂
Bro isn’t hydroquinone what they put in bleaching cream?!
@@tunzlunzyup, that’s the one. It’s banned in Europe.
@@Lillyswords omg!
Oh dear. That's awful. I used it above an eyebrow on tougher skin than a soft bottom. I'm Italian descent so medium to light-ish skin color. Tanned too much and ended up with discolored big patch, which to me looked very obvious. The hydroquinone worked for me - long time ago so can't remember how long I used it but like you I found it could burn if left on too long. I learned to be careful with use and the discoloration disappeared completely & never came back - this was 30 years ago. Maybe don't worry about your butt, nobody cares what color it is. And if they do then get rid of them. LOL!
She’s the coolest dermatologist EVERRRR ❤❤
2% Hydroquinone does't work for me at all! Alpha arbutin takes a loooooooong time for me to see the progress. Kojic acid works better for my skin and I can see the progress steadily within three weeks. It depends on everyone's skin for sure.
So which cream did you use that contained kojic acid?
Yes, would love to have a recommendation 😊
Can I use ordinary alpha arbutin , kojic san soap and ordinary vitamin c serum together or is topical faded serum better
What about gluthanione?!?
Banned, just like hydroquinone in a lot of places. Both are skin bleachers and can have a lot of side effects.
@@teoleno4019 it's not banned where I'm from btw isnt it an antioxidant supplement that we all need in our body? Dont quote me on it but I'm pretty sure theres nothing illegal about it
This is cute😂😂😂😂. I was hoping to see lemon juice somewhere in the rankings. I used lemon juice and sugar as a lip scrub it helped tremendously.
What about Azelaic acid??
I think it's not that good. I used it for like 6 months and no results
@@dubb3292unfortunately, prescription azelaic acid is preferable.
@@dubb3292 we’re u wearing sunscreen
Azelaic acid only penetrates the skin by so much. So something like a 20% rx of azelaic acid would only give you maybe 4-5% in the end because of its inability to penetrate 🤷♀️ that’s why higher % AA are preferential but not very cosmetically elegant at the same time
it's decent for pih, but there are a lot of better ingredients for overall brightening, since AA only targets abnormal melanocytes.
Arbutin and vitamin C has worked best for my sensitive and oily skin
That’s not fair. We can’t use Hydroquinone anymore
Because it can go south real quick with hydroquinone if used the wrong way, which many people do :)
She's adorable ❤
Retinol has never brightened my face
What about vitamin E since I start taking it my skin become 6 shaeds lighter
Lactic acid is on the top for me then following is azalaic acid for me
What about Thiamidol? Specifically the Eucerin range?
No niacinamide?:(
Can we use kojic acid with tretinoin?
Wait isnt number 1 dangerous?!?!?
If we are already using tretinion 0.025 % with 1.2 clindamycin (acyderming gel) should we use any brighting agent from all these?
glycolic acid has left the chat..to do the actual heavy duty
oh I am thinking of buying it does it actually brighten ur skin also my hands are completely different colour than my body it's very tanned so what should I use to remove this years of tanning
@@sippingtae_8754 it exfoliates. So your outermost layer will go eventually. Do it atleast once a week. Removes even stubborn and old marks with time
@@priya9194 thanks 🫂
I've been exfoliating for a long time now but it doesn't remove tan completely. It did make a noticeable difference tho
@@unravel9716 its removing my 5/6 year old pigmentation. It's slow so you have to start with a low concentration and go up over the years
where is niacinamide 🙏🏻
OMG, you are the best. Love your videos. Keep them coming. 🙏🏻🥰💕
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@@angelinebiswas7611 I hate it
Hydroquinone is undoubtedly the winner. I used that for 3 months and it faded dark spots way more faster than the other brightening ingredients that usually take more than 6 months.
I have dark spots because of the sun I have compination skin can you tell me affordable cream for that