you are washing your face wrong
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- Опубліковано 30 січ 2025
- Learn how to properly wash your face with 5 easy steps! Most likely, you are washing your face wrong, according to recently published research which shows that 80% of Americans wash their face incorrectly and some do not wash their face at all.
Washing your face properly can lead to a huge improvement in your overall skin health. Watch this video and share it with anyone that may need it to drastically improve skin and learn how to cleanse skin properly.
For more skin tips follow me on IG @ dralexisstephens
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Yay a new video! Great informative video. Thanks for the tips I have some areas of improvement to work on.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching☺
@@DrAlexisStephens can you please recommend face cleansers for melasma
cold water?? warm water best
Are no rinse cleansers effective?
Oh, so if we skip it they don't get it?
She’s so soft spoken and detailed
Thank you for starting with HAND WASHING! So important, esp. these days.
It is a step that so many people forget to do!
And if the water would have been turned off whilst washing that would have been perfect 😉
Yes!! I’ve always wondered how people wash their face with unclean hands.
@@fefemyluv Exactly! Just thinking abt it grosses me out
she’s literally gorgeous
100%
I was about to write that! She actually looked prettier in my eyes in her bare skin… ie her demo video.
Thank you for the short video. It was simple and straight to the point. I can’t stand when people make 15-25 minute videos that are beating around the bush while I’m just desperate looking for answers!!!
@AspenFalls Vermont Okay but why make a video so long if it could’ve been shorter? So rude for no reason...
I agree she does look a little like her xx
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I'm in the 20%, my Grandmother started taking me to get facials at 13, along with giving me a 3 step skin regimen. All those good habits I passed along to my daughter. 😊
I absolutely love that
i’m gonna be that grandmother
I love that she uses the terms skin characteristics rather than skin type. It is a much more informed term. After moving to a new area of the country for school, I didn't know what was going on with my skin.
Would love a video on how to fix a damaged skin barrier.
Absolutely! Will do that soon. Great request :)
Have recently started on Vaseline petroleum Jelly and all I can say it’s working for me. I had tried quite a lot of things before that and it didn’t work 😩
Yay, I can’t wait for that video!
@@Yk_Lillli i tried that, but it clogged my pores and I broke out :((
Stick to moisturizing for a couple weeks and cut everything else out of your routine. Use the most gentle cleanser if you’re currently using something that’s not the most gentle. Use something with barrier repairing ingredients like cica, panthenol, etc. The La Roche Posay Cicaplast baum is a good option, it’s very very thick and contains all those good barrier repairing ingredients
She’s such a natural beauty!!!great info and ty
Your face is brighter than my future
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Too bad for you
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Hello Dr. Please please keep these informative videos coming ! We love them
Thank you so much! I will. Love helping everyone out on their skin health journey!
I’d love to hear more about this!
What has helped me so far: pumping the brakes on exfoliation and avoiding all essential oil-laced products.
I used to exfoliate twice weekly with a low-strength glycolic wash, but now I do so once every 1.5 weeks with a salicylic acid cleanser.
Dr Alexis Stephens what do you say about once or twice a day washing? I hear conflicting things about it.
Thank you Dr A. I never thought of washing my hands before washing my face. Will correct my mistake right from today.
You resemble the actress, Anika Noni Rose... Just timeless beauty!
Oh yesssss. I see it
Yes!!
Omggg i am so confused by all the skincare routines and tips on youtube. And this video has answered so many questions!! I've wasted so muvh time watching others vids that left me more confused. You can clearly see the difference between youtube skin 'experts' and a real doctor. I'm so happy I've found your channel! Subscribed 💛🙌
Dr. your skin is so beautiful, I hope my skin looks like yours one day. 😍
Love your tone of voice and the pace when explaining the topic of this video.
THANK YOU. My goodness, I wish somebody had sat me down in high school and showed me how to do all these things correctly.
What are your thoughts on double cleansing not only when you're wearing heavy makeup, but when your using sunscreen? Especially when reapplying throughout the day like recommended? Wouldn't that ensure you're effectively removing dirt, grime, and sunscreen buildup?
Thanks for this video! I always wash my hands before cleaning my face. Now i will admit I have rushed cleansing. Something I learned from this video is I use the wrong temp of water. I do use my Clarisonic everyday too. I do double cleanse. I have oily/ normal skin except under my eyes are dry.
You are so welcome!
@@DrAlexisStephens dear which soap is best for washing the face
U have such a kind soul
You look like SZA. Lovely!
She does!
Yep, they look like sisters 😊
She is probably older than SZA so more like SZA looks like her
Funny that there was one time when I said an ancient African princess looked like Brandy, some people just came in and be all worked up saying I was racist cuz I compare black people.
@@truongphan9082 Well how did you compare them? What did you say exactly? If it was just something like, "Oh Brandy really reminds me of Princess X from X country" I don't think people would've been upset.
I watched the commercial before this video so sis can get her coin ✨
Exactly!
So did I😊
I did too😊
Yesss!!!
Same!
This was super helpful and straight to the point. Next to switch out my face towel more often. I use the same one exclusively on my face for a week. I didn't know a damp face works better with a moisturiser! Definitely need to use the two finger method
Thank you for this tips! I definitely gonna wash for more than 30 seconds and I always clean my hands before washing my face.
So helpful! I haven't been washing my hands beforehand or cleansing long enough. I discovered a huge positive difference after I switched from fabric towels to paper towels. Now I use pure cotton disposable towels. They're about the size of facial tissue but thicker and softer. I used to double cleanse regularly, every 3 days at least because I'd get keratin plugs and oil cleanser was the only non-abrasive way to remove them. Recently after adding salicylic acid, I discovered it keeps the keratin plugs away longer so I probably only need to use oil cleanser once a week now?
I was going to ask about the facial towels. I love using them.
I am so glad I came across this video because when I tell people I wash my face separate from my body and use all-white rags, precisely for my face, they look at me like I’m doing too much!! I will be referring them to this video lol !! Because this is the exact way I wash my face!!
She has a soothing voice...and she’s beautiful.
Speaking of my face wash routine....it’s whatever. Lol.
I need to be nicer to it. Thanks for the tips.
Consider making a video on how to layer skin products for day and night for aging skin. Thanks for your dedication and education on skincare for women of color!
Thank you, Dr. Alexis! Your channel has been so informative about healing from acne and hyperpigmentation, especially for melanated skin! Would you consider doing a video about the best way to remove makeup (and sunscreen) as part of the nighttime routine? What do you recommend for products so they remove makeup & sunscreen, protect the skin barrier, don't promote irritation/inflammation, and enable us to follow with a gentle cleanser?
Your skin is glowing!!!!! ✨
I found for my skin rinsing with warm water opens the pores better to start cleansing, then rinse with cold water to close and reduce size of pores, it also helps skin to soak up moisturizer. Just try and see
Yeah!
I swear, you are God sent!! No Seriously! Thank You
Merci infiniment from Paris, France. Your channel provides all the tips I wish local dermatologists gave (but do not). Taking notes, learning lots and looking forward to the next video! Thank you!!!!
If I didn’t turn on caption I wouldn’t have know she said skin “characteristics”. But I love that description best as opposed to skin “type”. Thank you for theses tips
Wow your skin without makeup looks amazing , please drop ur current am n pm skincare routine
Thank you for sharing your advice ☺ big hugs from Germany
Thank you so much ☺️
OMG, your skin is so beautiful with no makeup.
OMG, thank you for stressing the importance of patting the face dry instead of rubbing it.
I actually have a theory that the constant pulling and downward motion from rubbing the face dry actually contributes to facial sagging over years. Much like the way earlobes elongate from the use of heavy earrings over time.
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Would love a video on skin damaged by PIH. I have lupus and had a huge flare up this year which left me with hyperpigmentation all over my body 😢.
I don't usually learn much from videos like this but Dr. Alexis Stephens taught me a ton. Thank you 💕
Yasss, this is gold, this is by far where I see so many patients going a little wrong. :)
From personal experience, for oily and combination skin, I’d recommend oil cleaning. By applying and massaging oil on your face, you’re tricking your sebum glands to stop producing too much sebum. I used a mix of castor oil and jojoba oil, massage it on my face, grab a clean, steaming hot towel and apply it to my face until cools down. I do that a couple of times until I feel like all the nourishing oil is in my pores. If need be, I apply a little bit of the same oil mix and that’s it. Simple. Works wonders.
Hi I would like to try this now do you apply moisturizer after oil cleansing or you use other cleanser after oil cleansing?
I like to think I’m a fortunate soul, because I have oily skin, less wrinkles 🤷🏽♀️ Great detail in the vid thanks!
I wonder what they did back in the 50's and 60"s for beautiful skin! It was much less complicated!
The earth was less polluted and there wasn't a gaping hole in the ozone layer
@@Lolly27British I agree on the pollution....everything is polluted food, water and some of these products we use on our face and body!
Black people just have beautiful skin just used water thats all
Most likely healthy diet and cleanliness
It's not there was less pollution....in fact there is less today. It was combination of eating real foods and being more active. There weren't transfat and high fructose corn syrup in everything, and no fake sweeteners. People did more manual housework and yardwork, and walked everywhere. It shows in their skin.
I use African soap and warm water. Then followed at night with a vitamin C/Hemp oil.
If I am going out and starting makeup 1) African Soap 2) Vitamin C oil 3) Sunscreen and then makeup.
Omg, your voice is so beautiful ❤️
True...soothing
I am go grateful for finding your channel. I cannot believe I'm over 40 and don't know my skin type. Sometimes I have zero issues and then like right now but face looks like hard times. All of these simple tips I do wrong should I start with seeing a dermatologist?
I love you, I've watched so many skincare videos, but still learned something new with you.
I use to rush though skin care. I use to leave the cleanser on for 20-40seconds and wash it off. And I wondered why my skin wasn’t improving. I now leave it on for 1-3mins and wash off and dry cleanse too* x
Dear Dr. Alexis..
I'm a heavy bearded man.. Any recommendations on how to take care of the cheeks and jaw skin beneath my thick hair?!!!
@M Y I think using lots of water to thoroughly flush out the beard would be your strongest tool. It will loosen dirt and dead skin.
@@MyNameisHonestlyNunya thanks for sharing the advice :)
A gentle somewhat hydrating cleanser so you can really get in there I
You could try a double cleanse w oil first then a gentle cleanser I recommend krave beauty matcha hemp hydrating cleanser you would also like the sun screen called beet shield bc it is much lighter gel like feel that will blend well w beard hair also moisturize :) love the whole line tbh
@@yikes8901
Thanks a million for your advice 🌹
I love double cleansing.. And it's what I do most of the time.. So thanks 🌹
I don't have Liya's line "Krave" where I live.. However I really hope to get the Matcha cleanser whenever possible.. As for her Sunscreen.. It has alcohol so for me I'd rather stay away from it.
Again.. Your advice is REALLY real and practical 👍👍👍
Shave.
Very informative Doc!! But it is recommended that we should also us a white towel to dry our skin because the colour towel isn't good for our skin
I double cleanse every night and I don't wear makeup. Double cleansing is a game changer for me
Me too i don’t wear makeup but i do wear lots of sunscreen so it’s definitely a must.
REBELLIOUS! May I ask what you use as your first cleanse? Is it micellar water or something oil-based, etc.? I also wear sunscreen and am still on the hunt for a good first cleanse product.
@@Bronwyn-cf3um I use DHC Cleansing oil. Belif enriched oil cleanser is good too
Bronwyn 0099 i use hanskin pore cleansing oil in AHA which is suitable for dry skin i got it from soko glam they also have the hanskin pore cleansing oil in BHA for oily skin or PHA for sensitive skin you can choose which ever one u think would best fit your skin type but the one i use is my fav an i love it an would definitely recommend it especially if u have dry skin. I do double cleans so i go in with a regular gentle cleanser after
REBELLIOUS! That cleansing oil is BOMB!
You should add affiliate links to your videos - I am buying the towels now for example. I would be happy to support you that way.
I use microfiber washcloths specifically for my face. You can purchase a pack for relatively cheap and I only use those for my face. I also wash them separately as well.
Another really informative video Doc! Thx so much!
Glad you liked it!
I'd recommend double cleaning if you wear sunscreen as well, which everyone should be wearing 😂. It helps to break down the sunscreen ingredients. The cleansing process is so much better, at least for me it is.
Agreed! I wear a THICK layer of sunscreen everyday (and unfortunately, the sunscreen I'm currently using leaves a white caste. I'm trying to search for alternatives), and oil-cleansing (I use a balm) first at night helps break it all down, so that my water-based foaming acne cleanser can get everything else out of the pores and penetrate the skin better right after.
Yes! If you have water resistant sunscreen, double cleansing is basically a must-have! Albolene is a very affordable option for a first step. Then use whatever cleanser has been working for you already!!
Mary-Simone Elizabeth Collazo Black Girl Sunscreen is amazing. They sell it at Target
Yep agreed! Especially for water resistant sun cream
Yes!
she’s so so beautiful!
What cleanser did you use?
One of my foaming cleansers I retired said to rinse with cold water. I thought it very strange but did it anyway because I was scared it wouldn't be effective if I used lukewarm. My oily skin became normal after months of using it. It was The Face Shop rice water brightening cleanser. Veeeeery silky cleanser that foams up quickly. Even after looking at the ingredients I still don't know why they insist on cold water.
How many times would I wash my face daily? So oily all the time. Thanks for this tips ♥️
Wow! I was doing this wrong all along. Thank you for this. May you please do a a video of products for combined skin, cleansers and moisturizers
Your skin is soooooo gorgeous🙆🏾♀️🙆🏾♀️🙆🏾♀️🙆🏾♀️
If you have water resistant sunscreen, double cleansing is basically a must-have! Albolene is a very affordable option for a first step. Then use whatever cleanser has been working for you already to take off the albolene as well as the broken up sunscreen, makeup, and excess oil.
I love this video. Thank you for being so detailed. I’m a nurse and with covid haunting us great hand hygiene is so Important. I don’t think people realize your hands carry so many impurities. Also how important to double wash when using a oil base cleanser, then water base. You are awesome. Look forward to your next video!!! Be safe❤️🌺
You are so welcome! Thank you
I'm a cosmetic consultant off and on for several years. I'm well aware of the cleansing program etc...cosmetic applications too. recently I began using the azelaic/niacinamide combos that you recommended for hypersensitivity. Let me just put it this way-my skin suddenly feels relaxed and much better. Thanks Dr.
Another doctor said we need to use cold water for people of skin to avoid inflammation. So what is it?
And just use facial tissues instead of towel
Do what works for you. I noticed foam gentle cleanser work for my dry sensitive skin
I think it's good to wash one's face with lukewarm water, and if your skin is dry, to finish with cooler water as hot water is especially harsh for that type
Thanks for showing us how to wash our face🙏so needed for women like me👏
This was very helpful, thank you!
Thank you so much Dr. Stephens! This was eye-opening, I've been cleansing my skin wrong in more than a few ways
Her natural self looks like she's wearing makeup. I could only imagine
Even if she is wearing makeup you can still tell she has good skin. Also the videos of her waking her face show her skin 8s good...so take her advice because makeup has nothing to do with this video
@@LaGoKenyane I didnt say the video had anything to do with makeup. I'm giving a compliment that's it. Nothing more or less.
@@LaGoKenyaneCalm down and read what was said.
No need for makeup when your face is flawless, maybe like eye liner and those type of things
Thanks sis...I am guilty of them ALL!!!!
Wow, loved this video, just found you and subscribed. I also like that you summarized.
You're skin is flawless. No hyperpigmentation, no acne or marks, nothing! Why couldn't I be blessed with flawless skin. I'll try manifesting flawless skin and money now! Lol
I always cleanse my face with cold water because I saw in multiple UA-cam videos that cold water helps to reduce your pores 🤔🤦🏽♀️
Cold water closes pores but if their is dirt and bacteria in them how do you get it out? I’ve always heard to rinse with cold water but not wash...
United WeStand actually you can’t change the size of your pores they depend on your genetics and also where you live (because of the climate) and from what I have gathered from dermatologist the only way to make them appear smaller is by cleaning well you skin to make sure that your pores aren’t clogged!! If they are clogged they look bigger because there is stuff in them...So cold water doesn’t change the size of them if you see a difference it could only be the fact that your skin gets tighter and usually it is recommended to wash your face with lukewarm water!! I hope it makes sense and it helped you ☺️
Lmao when people say that I’m just what are y’all talking about??? You can’t eliminate your pores
Shammah Emmanuel I mean it’s « normal » to think that the skin care industry is always putting out products saying this will make your pores will go away or wtv 😂 also for me I thought that it was true since I was watching UA-camrs saying cold water close your pores but this is the prof to not listen to people who aren’t expert or who don’t study this subject
Sunflowergirl true. I don’t even watch skin care videos except I’m searching for a review of a particular product
You look so beautiful in that blue shade! Thx for this great vid!
Who’s here after finding out she’s the advisor of Naturium Skin❤️
I will listen to you because your skin is gorgeous!
Hey What causes recurring spots in one location? & how do you prevent it coming back? What product would you should suggest to stop this from recurring?
THIS
I think hormones could be a factor for that. I’m not a derm!!
Most likely hormonal. Watch what you’re eating cut back on sugars and dairy especially and damn near drown yourself in water. A great spot treatment is the Mario Badescu drying lotion, a great diy sport treatment is tea tree oil.
As far as cleaners I think the panoxyl creamy daily wash is a amazing for moderating breaks outs. As far as clearing up breakouts I use the Neutrogena oil free Salicylic acid Aloe face wash, put it on dry first (it’s called the dry cleansing method, when we immediately add water to our liquid cleansers were taking away some of its abilities), then I go in with a face mask, then I use tea tree oil or let the Mario badescu drying lotion sit on the spot over night.
There are certain vitamins and natural supplements you can take to balance your hormones such as Maca root. Start with a low dosage. If you’re on birth control though I don’t recommend it.
Kiara Love Carter thanks for the info. I’m not a dairy eater never really have been. I eat healthily; workout etc I guess my skin is just playing havoc.
There is some positive news though my breakouts have calmed down since I’ve introduced the Oatmeal masks that Dr Alexis recommended . Aveeno thermal Water spray & drinking distilled water everyday are my skins best friends.
I’ve heard mixed reviews on Mario Badescu drying lotion; but I’ve always wanted to try it...is it good for sensitive skin?
If doing this will give me flawless skin like hers, I'm In!
Hey can you make a video about exfoliating and face spin brushes ? Is amazing hearing info from a African American derm. Not many like you around
The brushes are not only unnecessary but they are likely to over exfoliate and damage your skin. Only type of brush that's decent is a silicone head. The best form of exfoliation is chemical! Physical does more bad than good.
Your hands and fingers are just fine. Trust me.
Another really good Black female dermatologist is Dr. Michelle Henry. You can find her on UA-cam and Facebook.
@@CandaceYoung962 ty
@@RachelDaSilva But you are..... ??? Don’t believe we were looking for an opinion from someone with your skin, no offense.
Excellent guidelines to healthy skin . Thank you ! Please let us know what is good to use for exfoliant in sensitive skin
I was a bit hesitant to watch this video cos I was low key afraid of being called out👀 Lol, but to my surprise I'm doing almost exactly what you suggest! The two things I do that you don't is use a wash cloth and not patting my face dry. I use a wash cloth because I HATE getting water everywhere! A new one is used each time I wash my face, so no worries there. Doing that leaves my face just damp enough to follow with a serum or moisturizer.
This was a great video and I look forward to going through your library👍🏽🙂
Thank you so much for the cleanser breakdown!
What face wash will you recommend for acne prone skin?
I really enjoyed watching your video of you viewing Jada Pickett’s video. I’ve been telling people for years that drinking an abundance of water does not hydrate the skin on the outside. That you for setting the record straight.
I have a question: I’m a very fair skinned black woman who is 60 years of age. My issue with my face is I have broken capillaries in my cheeks that give the impression from afar that it’s either acne/rosacea. What can I use to minimize this look? I don’t have any issues with acne. My skin is on the dry side. No oily issues at all. Please HELP!
wow. I found you on tik Tok! I can't believe I ran across your channel!
I really enjoy your channel and absolutely believe in cleansing the face properly.. I love these tips.
Hi Doc! What are your thoughts on spinning brushes?
Thank you Doctor! Your skin is glowing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
“Make sure the water’s not too warm or hot” *cries in british taps*
Thiiiis omg! Had to turn my boiler temp down
I felt this
Saame
I curse you whole water system everytime i visit England lol
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I’ve learned from Dr.Dray NOT to dry your face. Applying moisturizer while your skin is still damp will help lock in that moisture and will make your skin feel so hydrated :)
And this doctor advised keeping your face damp. Only pat dry.
This makes me feel good to know that I am washing my face properly.
I agree with everything Dr. Stevens Saïd but if one is wearing sunscreen twice a day or more then also one should Double Cleanse IMO
I’m so happy I found you here on UA-cam! Your voice is so calming, I love it
This video (and editing) is perfection. Saving for later!
Skincare is not equal. Everyone has different skin needs and can tolerate ingredients on certain levels.
It is guess work honestly, but once you get with something that works, try to keep going.
Healthy clear skin also relies on a health clear system. Eating eight, exercise, vitamins, correct amounts of water, GENETICS, clean hands etc play a part too. May not cure acne, but it can help
Love all your videos!
I was wondering if rice water to clear acne and dark spots ? Please answer🙏🏾🤗🤗
Great video! I learned a lot. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This was very informative, it seems ive been washing my face wrong.
I always use and exfoliating face wash and I do use alot of force when doing so🤦🏾♀️
Here from Hyram 💗... I'm a bad girl face washer lol. I definitely don't wash my hands before, don't wash long enough, don't pat (I'm addicted to rubbing, bad I know) and I don't have a separate towel. I can't guarantee the last one, but I will definitely work on the others 💗💗
I do all this and my skin reflects it. 🙌🏽