Thank you so much for saying dark underarms and knees in poc is normal. As an Indian woman I have been searching for ways to “fix” them for years. After this video, I think I might just learn to accept them! Thank you Michelle!
+1 for this comment from another Indian. I've myself struggled with it because as most of us I considered it as a "problem" which needs to be fixed. But I hope newer generations realise that it's very much normal.
+2 from another indian! The beauty standards in India can make anyone feel ashamed about their skin. In fact.. sadly, it’s the case with dermatologist also. I have met like 2-3 of them and they’d not consider PIH to be normal. They’re like, it’s cause you scratched your pimple it left a mark behind.. despite of me telling her that I didn’t. I hope people would understand that! 🤷🏻♀️
Ladies I am also of Indian descent and can relate to the shame related to dark elbows and knees. My body was SCRUBBED raw by my mum with alcohol and soap to "clean" it. Unfortunately I stopped all of my children from kneeling on the ground carpet or anything to prevent hyperpigmentation. Well, I found that using a dyi turmeric mask has helped remove hyperpigmentation. It works and we have most of the ingredients in our kitchen. I hope you have success with this. I've used the chemicals for hyperpigmentation and I dont like it so i am teaching my kids different to build their self esteem and let them know its normal.
I had a friend who had severe acne all over her body and loooooong hair. She started washing her hair in the shower and then putting it up in a shower cap, then washing her body. That way her hair wasn't dripping excess products onto her body while she was trying to wash. She said it helped a lot!
Honestly thank for saying that having darker armpits is normal for POC. I honestly avoid anything that shows my armpits. This makes me feel more comfortable in just accepting it as it is.
great idea to use the glycolic acid as a deodorant. I love it. also, i use the products which I DIDN'T enjoy on the rest of my body....sunscreens I didn't enjoy end up as a hand cream(hopefully,it prevents age spots)...
Yes it also increases the sunscreen I use on my hands. Basically my thought process is that it's doesn't feel good on my face and throwing it away would be a waste so I just smudge it all over my neck and hands.
THANK you for the dark skin patch comment. POC are poisoned by eurocentric beauty standards. Have discolored skin (on your armpits, knees, elbows, etc) is NORMAL!!
I LOVE the tip about using skincare products that didn't work on the body! I'm a cosmetologist and whenever I end up with shampoo I don't like, I use it for body wash. lol
The thing about dark arms and legs - YES!!! Thank you so much for normalising that. As an Indian girl with medium/dusky skin, I would always feel like there was something wrong with my skin when I'd see all my lighter skinned friends (Indian and otherwise) with even coloured knees and elbows. I use a body scrub regularly and also moisturise daily, so I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. If you google "dark knees and elbows", you'd get all these bizarre home remedies like rubbing a lemon, or using baking soda on these areas... I was so fed up. Thank you for clarifying that this was an unrealistic, eurocentric beauty standard!
Late to finding this video but omg putting moisturiser on while skin is still damp? Absolute game changer for me! It sinks in better so I don't end up feeling greasy, and is easier to apply in general. So grateful I found this tip!
As I have eczema I can't ignore my body skin and have to moisturise it daily and thoroughly. My best tip is to double moisturise. After a shower with something super gentle, I moisturise damp skin with a moisturiser that contains ceramides, HA and other more expensive ingredients in a thin layer. I then slather on a thick occlusive cream which locks in the moisture and/or body sunscreen depending on the weather. During the Winter I apply another layer of thick cream at the other end of the day from my shower routine. I also twice a week use a chemical exfoliant on rough patches - my fave is Ammeliorate, but always layer on something super moisturising afterwards. When buying body products and paying attention to ingredients, don't be frightened to use a good quality body moisturiser on your face/neck/chest overnight - especially on super dry skin. They're formulated to be much richer/more occlusive than face creams and due to the size they can be really economical to use on the face. I like the LRP Lipikar balm in the Winter as my night cream or sleeping pack (200mls for £15 as opposed to £15 for 40mls of their face cream). This only really works for dry/irritated/atopic skin though and oily skin will hate the greasier feel. I use fragrance free body care due to my own skincare needs and wouldn't advise a heavily scented body cream used on the face, in case that wasn't clear. I live in Scotland where it is cold for much of the year and my skin needs a lot of moisture/hydration. Going from the cold outside to the centrally heated warmer inside plays havoc with my skin on face and body. Other climates will have different challenges. Best wishes.
I would love to see a video on body skincare for people who work with harsh chemicals/paints/car fluid. I love the gentle body washes, but they’re not going to get the level of grime I get from my job off of my skin. Example: getting covered in lacquer thinner, motor oil, transmission fluid or even latex paint. Working outdoors and having layers of visible dirt after a day on the job.
My dad would come home covered in black grease from working on cars all day and he always showered with a giant pump style bottle of orange degreaser soap stuff. I would also recommend Dawn, their soaps are really great at removing harsh chemicals and oils.
Tmi: girl I literally used my Neutrogena toner(with glycolic and salicylic acid) on my butt acne and it cleared out within a month. Ps: stopped using it on my face cause it has alcol denat as 2nd ingredient and gave my closed comedones prolly cause the moisturizer I applied on top would be absorbed a lot more
@@mariposa3859 idts, the skin on the rest of the body is pretty thick, I didn't have cystic acne though..idk about that tbh, it was just discoloration and bumps mostly
Palmers Cocoa butter (the original lotion) has and will always be my holy grail body lotion. Nothing else leaves my skin so soft and smooth right through to my next shower, even if that's 48hrs and I adore the subtle chocolatey scent
I definitely appreciate a fragrance free product! I don't have TOO much sensitivity to fragrance EXCEPT in the winter months (I live in a very cold climate)! I'm also a bartender, so my hands can be more sensitive. I don't avoid it entirely, but I like having the option , and body products really ARE harder to find fragrance free options for.
I recently started to use all my face-reject serums on my shins cos i have really dry skin on my legs. Then i slap on a ceramide moisturiser. Worked like a charm.
I really, really love your work. ✨ For me, you're they best Skincare vlogger in the whole UA-cam. Thank your for putting so much effort in your videos. 💖
I love how you mentioned to take care of our skin on the body. I have always taught our clients that the skin on the body is as important as the skin on the face. I love body oils and sugar body scrubs and using a body brush every time you wash to prevent calloused, crepey skin and darkening. You have about 5 min after your shower ( I think it’s seconds) to lock in Moisture so applying any of these in the shower is a perfect way to have soft healthy skin. 🙌🏻🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care
Id like to add be conscious on the kind of soap you are using. Saponified soaps, like Dr. Bronners, or the pretty handmade bars you see in Whole Foods, have a high pH and are more intensively stripping to the skin. It is much gentler to use a syndet cleanser, like a dove soap bar. In summary: a syndet- based cleanser is gentler and less likely to cause dryness, saponified soaps are more likely to feel harsh and stripping.
I think DOVE removes a lot of good oils though in their soup and then adds it go over products? Also remember as someone who has been to China DOVE owns the Chinese market in body washes sadly. Which means animal testing but a lot of these companies do that and have to for the Chinese market.
Tara Doherty since their sensitive skin bar is a syndet bar, I think, there is no glycerin produced as that is achieved through saponification. Also this bar soap has a neutral pH. If you check out it’s reviews on makeup alley or many other places, it is rated very high. A lot of people seem to have good luck with using it on their face too. It may not be as gentle and hydrating as say the Bioderma Shower Oil, but I’d say it is very gentle and not harsh.
Alan Fernandez I am not sure about glycerin bar soaps. If I’m not mistaken most if not all glycerin soaps are make via the saponification process. if you read the formula on the back and it contains saponified oils then you should keep in mind that it is impossible to have a soap like that with a pH less than about 8-9. Honestly though it might not matter as much if it also contains added emollients and occlusives to counteract the higher pH. It just depends on your skin. From my experience the glycerin in glycerin soap doesn’t help much to keep the skin moist. Instead I would suggest using a syndet soap, and after you bathe, and are still damp, slap on your moisturizer over the damp skin. That will help a lot.
Good point and the silly thing is, I saw a sapon soap company with essential oils added, I think it was Schmitt's which makes those natural deodorants, that marketed itself as being natural and gentle. It's owned by the same company as Dove! But the whole natural thing is it's brand image. I questioned them on social media about their claims that it's gentler bc its natural when Dove (also owned by Unilever) has it's own marketing about how syndets are less striping than soap. The claims of these two brands contradict each other. I guess they are trying to appeal to different areas of consumers.
Being 60, fair skinned with freckles, and living in the desert almost my entire life, I have a lot of age spots, especially on my arms and hands. I decided against hydroquinone, since you have to stop using it for a period of time and it comes back. Like, what's the point, lol. So far, AHA has been the one thing that will reduce the darkness of my age spots. I use the Paula's Choice 8% AHA, but I want to try Alpha Hydrox AHA Lotion, and Glytone, although it's pricey. I''m also using Eucerin Lotion with lactic acid, which is good, but not as good as AHA. But most of the spots are still there, it only makes a slight difference. Still, I keep trying! Regarding knees, I have found kneeling makes it worse, which I do frequently while cleaning (especially cat litter boxes!). Since avoiding kneeling, my knees are getting lighter. I realize that won't work as well for POC, but it might help a little bit.
Afaik retinoids, especially prescription one's, as well as azelaic acids, work on age spots as well. So if you can afford to visit a doctor you could try out those :)
@@martinfalkjohansson5204 I am using tretinoin on my face, but not my arms and hands. I have age spots on my face, and they aren't disappearing, but perhaps it's preventing new ones. I have tried azelaic acid on my face, but I didn't notice a difference with age spots. I have seen some lessening of age spots with AHA's on my hands and arms. Thanks for the response!
omg the video i asked for the other day! TYSM!!!! Your information is so captivating! PS: i just started body skincare like 10 days ago since i have body acne as well as on my face, and i've been cleansing, exfoliating (this step every 3 days or so), toning and moisturizing since then, and slowly MAY ACNE IS FADING AWAY. AFTER 5 YEARS, YAY!!!
Bioderma has such smart formulas, that is very impressive. The Brazilian Cerave is the Profuse brand. They exist since the 60s if I am not mistaken and have the skin barrier as number one concern.
I use a antimicrobial and antifungal body. Scrub mitt. I love it! Got it off Amazon. One side is green ,the other purple. The green side is more gentle, purple more abrasive.
Thank you! This one is Revlon Toast of New York - you can find it in many places but if you want to use my affiliate link it's here: shop-links.co/1722502740806502675
Can you please a make a video on how to treat KP? I didn't realize my shower could be contributing to the condition, your insight on the topic would be greatly appreciated!
I truly appreciate the information in this video, it gave me a different perspective on skincare for my body, I have been having dry skin for a very long time but perhaps it’s the way I care for my body went wrong. I haven’t found the answer and solution for my dry skin yet but what I learn from this video gave me some inspiration to look for different types of products, I never care about body wash enough but I should have!
Hi, where my face has gotten used to lower strength retinol and I’m moving up to a higher strength, I am now using the lower one on my chest and shoulders (where I should have been using sunscreen, when I was younger 😬)
Curel Hydra Therapy for wet skin! You put it on while skin is still wet out of the shower. Absorbs almost instantly and leaves minimal sticky feeling. Can't rave enough about it.
Michelle here again to brighten up the day as always😍. I hope you'd try a sustainable brand called "ethique" especially their newest launch , where you'd purchase solid bars and turn into liquid at home , I'm really curious if they're any good .
Turn off the water unless you're wetting/rinsing or step out of the stream of water (only works if your shower area is long enough, like a full bathtub). After swimming, wash your body with anti-chlorine shampoo. Chlorine residue is VERY itchy.
Like in a public pool? But if it starts to sting, it's because you didn't clean properly before entering the water. Chloride will attack the bacteria that's on your body, and therefore make you sting or get itchy. But it definitely, dries out your skin.
Hi, awesome video! I've been struggling with arm acne for years, nothing worked. This summer I finally stopped being my own doctor and I saw a dermatologist. She gave me benzoyl peroxide and it's been really working. I also switched to products for sensitive skin, with less or no fragnance. Still struggling to find the right deodorant for my sweaty self, sadly.
I’m one of the people who needs constant washing and exfoliating of my body because I easily get keratosis. I recalled years ago before using the Korean scrub towels, my arms and legs have a lot of annoying bumps. My mom always pointed it out when I wore short sleeves. But ever since I used the towel and exfoliated, my skin has become soft and smooth. Now, my mom forgot that I even had keratosis back then.
I like using AHA's, PHA's on my body, especially glycolic acid and mandelic acid. I use DIY 10% glycolic acid toner both for face and for body, it boosts hydration and smoothes skin. :) I'll try to us it as a deodorant. Stronger solutions of mandelic acid (40%, washed-off) are great for feet. I also like to use my vitamin C serum or lipoic acid serum for body. Thank's for tip about retinol :)
I love all your videos and all the information you share with us for free 🙏🏼 thanks for sharing som body skincare tips, it's so much info about skincare for the face and very little for the body ✨ Have been struggling with kp on my arms for some time now. Before summer I started using the ordinary glycolic acid toner on my arms (because of your recommendation to use as a deodorant, because it wasn't working for my face) and a bodylotion with BHA from Paula's Choice. And my arms started to clear up at the end of summer, but now that winter is around the corner and it's getting colder, my kp has gotten a lot worse agan 🥺
I love using the Bioderma Cleansing Oil to shave with, it provides sufficient protection without clogging my razor. The fact that the 1L bottle is about 20 $CAD is also great.
Omg like I know we're here for her brilliance and her kindness in imparting her vast knowledge upon us, but guys, I'm a simple girl, and sometimes I just stare in incredulous awe, at how jaw-droppingly and flawlessly gorgeous she is, and I can't help it 😭😭😭💕
Thank you so much for sharing your research, expertise, advise, and time with us. I am a very grateful subscriber who strives to be more informed about skincare as I create room for it in my humble budget.
Thank you for another great video. Please do a video on silicone myths in hair care products especially in conditioners. Is dimethicone really bad for hair? Do they really completely block other hair care products from penetrating the hair shaft? Or is it just a marketing thing?
Thank you! I have a suggestion to make , please make a video on explaining different types of acne, there's so many types and different ways to get rid of it for each type and its really confusing! Please 😭
*I am addicted to the Argan Sugar Balm Scrub from Josie Maran. Not only does it polish your skin and remove dry skin but it leaves the skin so super soft and hydrated. It's heavenly!*
Ty for saying that arms and legs generally aren't as important to scrub. People online really freaked out about the thought of not washing legs for some reason. I literally do nothing all day and I wash everything else, I think I'm fine.
This is great, the body often get overlooked. Can you use active ingredients such as niacinamide, retinol and glycolic acid on tattoos? Or will they make it fade faster?
I loved you mentioned the importance of caring for the body. I teach our clients that caring for your body is as important as the face. I love using a body brush every time I wash and sugar scrubs and a body oils. Using a brush helps to combat having calloused and crepey skin and darkening. You have about 5 minutes and I think it’s closer to seconds to lock in the moisture after washing and I love you mentioned that. Have a beautiful day everyone 🙌🏻🍑Lisa
I’ve never had problems with hair conditioner on my back because i always wash my hair with my head upside down and before washing the rest of my body. I put the hair conditioner and wrap my hair or pin it up. Then i wash my body and finally i put my head upside down again to remove the hair conditioner and wrap it in a microfiber towel immediately.
I have used Panoxyl as a form of deodorant and cleansers that dont work for my face get used on my body. Also, applying unfragranced aloe vera gel before moisturizer helps a bunch and is a budget friendly humectant 'serum' for the body.
I really rely on the Hyaluronic Concentrate to keep my itchy skin away - and now that they've discontinued it I'm thinking about trying the Necessaire Body Serum as a possible replacement... Thanks for this video talking about both!
I don’t have tons of money so to maintain good skin below the neck I use shower stuff like a Sponge Loofah + Cleansing Towel for Back + Korean Italy Towel (mit) + A Non-Stripping Body Wash and also Authentic KojiSan soap but only I have hyperpigmentation I’m trying to fade fast. I run the Salicylic acid serum soaked pads I use for my face on my neck, chest & underarms. To get the rest of the serum used. I may also use it on my knees/elbows if they’re darkened or rough for some reason. When I have the ordinary’s glycolic acid instead of just their lactic acid I use it on my underarms. Great for deodorizing & skin darkening. The lotion I use all over my body except for my face is Amlactin. Lactic acid is very hydrating, texture smoothing/softening, exfoliating, brightening & helps speed up fading hyperpigmentation. I feel like the hydrating & texture evening benefits are amplified if you use it after shaving in the shower. Seems like the best affordable option since retinol body lotion from highly trusted brands are usually in to small of bottles or insanely expensive. Besides that I just use my regular hydroquinone cream on my body as a spot treatment when I need it, use any hand cream after washing or sanitizing my hands, and wear sunscreen on exposed areas daily
I actually like coolish lukewarm showers. I get overheated easily for some reason, even though there's snow on the ground here now. I have to dry the Atoderm body products. I have psoriasis and it gets all broke out when the seasons change. Olay body lotions have niacinamide added so they are something to look into for body actives. Not sure if it contains a sufficient amount though.
I've heard about the acid under armpit thing but is there anything to consider? Like is daily fine or too aggressive? 7% glycolic as leave-on (?) is fine, but would for example the Ordinary vampire one (aha 30%?) be too much? I'm really interested in hearing more about this lol
Thanks for these tips 👍🏻 I will try The Chemistry Brand Hyaluronic and The Ordinary Glycolic. Such a shame The Chemistry Brand Retinoil and Glow oil are full of fragrance because they looked like great body products too. As a body cleanser and moisturizer I use the Cerave SA Cleanser and Cerave balm and quite happy about them. Slightly more affordable than Bioderma. But Bioderma is great too.
woul you be able to do a keratosis pilaris exclusive video? I've had it and I hate it. It makes me so self conscious and I'm trying to find ways to soothe it
Hi Michelle, just wanted to ask if you could do a video/comment on Hypochlorous acid? It is touted to have a lot of skin benefits like being anti inflammatory and anti septic...but you can never be sure....what are your thoughts on this? I use it for dry eyes but thinking of using it as face mist (ingredients: electrolyzed water, NaCl, HOCl)
Dove is about the only thing I can use in the shower since reaching my 50s 2 yrs ago. I love it. I have not tried Nivea yet..which one do you use? And have you tried Niveas body cream in the blue jar? Ive heard its great but I really try to stay away from fragrance in body lotions and creams.
Re: Backne: I can't stand the feel of shampoo and conditioner on my body. I tip my head into the kitchen sink once a week and wash my hair that way. The rest of the week, shower cap. I have been using Paula's Choice 10% AHA on my knees and forearms and it has really made a difference. I use La Roche Posay Lipikar Syndet Cream or Gel body wash, and my skin feels great. I also take short showers that are not very hot.
Omg, I thought I was a weirdo for using The Ordinary glycolic toner on my legs 😂 Loved this video! Never thought of using acids as deodorant. Amazing tip.
Thank you so much for saying dark underarms and knees in poc is normal. As an Indian woman I have been searching for ways to “fix” them for years. After this video, I think I might just learn to accept them! Thank you Michelle!
+1 for this comment from another Indian. I've myself struggled with it because as most of us I considered it as a "problem" which needs to be fixed. But I hope newer generations realise that it's very much normal.
+2 from another indian! The beauty standards in India can make anyone feel ashamed about their skin. In fact.. sadly, it’s the case with dermatologist also. I have met like 2-3 of them and they’d not consider PIH to be normal. They’re like, it’s cause you scratched your pimple it left a mark behind.. despite of me telling her that I didn’t. I hope people would understand that! 🤷🏻♀️
Ladies I am also of Indian descent and can relate to the shame related to dark elbows and knees. My body was SCRUBBED raw by my mum with alcohol and soap to "clean" it. Unfortunately I stopped all of my children from kneeling on the ground carpet or anything to prevent hyperpigmentation. Well, I found that using a dyi turmeric mask has helped remove hyperpigmentation. It works and we have most of the ingredients in our kitchen. I hope you have success with this. I've used the chemicals for hyperpigmentation and I dont like it so i am teaching my kids different to build their self esteem and let them know its normal.
Dr Drat on YT just posted a video
I'm a black and sometimes I feel ashamed of knees there are to dark :
I had a friend who had severe acne all over her body and loooooong hair. She started washing her hair in the shower and then putting it up in a shower cap, then washing her body. That way her hair wasn't dripping excess products onto her body while she was trying to wash. She said it helped a lot!
This is so smart! Thank you
Honestly thank for saying that having darker armpits is normal for POC. I honestly avoid anything that shows my armpits. This makes me feel more comfortable in just accepting it as it is.
I don't have that issue. I hear that people do.
Your body is beautiful the way it is!
I have a lot of exfoliants that turned out to be too irritating for my face. Now, I use them on my butt.
Lmao basically same I started using exfoliatants on my bikini area and now I barely get any ingrown hairs 😍
You can use them on your feet too. I struggle with atheletes foot unfortunately and it works on that
Great ideas! Will do my bikini area and feet as well
Buttne sucks! Also good on feet if you tend to get rough spots there.
@@lalaithan *Buttne* lol
great idea to use the glycolic acid as a deodorant. I love it. also, i use the products which I DIDN'T enjoy on the rest of my body....sunscreens I didn't enjoy end up as a hand cream(hopefully,it prevents age spots)...
I've started doing that too! My hands feel a lot softer too 😊
Great idea!
Yes it also increases the sunscreen I use on my hands.
Basically my thought process is that it's doesn't feel good on my face and throwing it away would be a waste so I just smudge it all over my neck and hands.
Or bring that sunscreen abroad and accidently try to bring it on your carry one :(
Have a nice weekend whoever reads this
Thank you! ❤️
"We sort of ignore our bodies"- under statement of the year lol
Yesssss!!!! LMAO my thoughts exactly...Pathetic..lol
THANK you for the dark skin patch comment. POC are poisoned by eurocentric beauty standards. Have discolored skin (on your armpits, knees, elbows, etc) is NORMAL!!
Your skin is so flawless, you're literately the definition of natural beauty
I LOVE the tip about using skincare products that didn't work on the body! I'm a cosmetologist and whenever I end up with shampoo I don't like, I use it for body wash. lol
The thing about dark arms and legs - YES!!! Thank you so much for normalising that. As an Indian girl with medium/dusky skin, I would always feel like there was something wrong with my skin when I'd see all my lighter skinned friends (Indian and otherwise) with even coloured knees and elbows. I use a body scrub regularly and also moisturise daily, so I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. If you google "dark knees and elbows", you'd get all these bizarre home remedies like rubbing a lemon, or using baking soda on these areas... I was so fed up. Thank you for clarifying that this was an unrealistic, eurocentric beauty standard!
Late to finding this video but omg putting moisturiser on while skin is still damp? Absolute game changer for me! It sinks in better so I don't end up feeling greasy, and is easier to apply in general. So grateful I found this tip!
As I have eczema I can't ignore my body skin and have to moisturise it daily and thoroughly. My best tip is to double moisturise. After a shower with something super gentle, I moisturise damp skin with a moisturiser that contains ceramides, HA and other more expensive ingredients in a thin layer. I then slather on a thick occlusive cream which locks in the moisture and/or body sunscreen depending on the weather. During the Winter I apply another layer of thick cream at the other end of the day from my shower routine. I also twice a week use a chemical exfoliant on rough patches - my fave is Ammeliorate, but always layer on something super moisturising afterwards.
When buying body products and paying attention to ingredients, don't be frightened to use a good quality body moisturiser on your face/neck/chest overnight - especially on super dry skin. They're formulated to be much richer/more occlusive than face creams and due to the size they can be really economical to use on the face. I like the LRP Lipikar balm in the Winter as my night cream or sleeping pack (200mls for £15 as opposed to £15 for 40mls of their face cream). This only really works for dry/irritated/atopic skin though and oily skin will hate the greasier feel. I use fragrance free body care due to my own skincare needs and wouldn't advise a heavily scented body cream used on the face, in case that wasn't clear. I live in Scotland where it is cold for much of the year and my skin needs a lot of moisture/hydration. Going from the cold outside to the centrally heated warmer inside plays havoc with my skin on face and body. Other climates will have different challenges. Best wishes.
What after shower products do you use?
I would love to see a video on body skincare for people who work with harsh chemicals/paints/car fluid. I love the gentle body washes, but they’re not going to get the level of grime I get from my job off of my skin.
Example: getting covered in lacquer thinner, motor oil, transmission fluid or even latex paint. Working outdoors and having layers of visible dirt after a day on the job.
My dad would come home covered in black grease from working on cars all day and he always showered with a giant pump style bottle of orange degreaser soap stuff. I would also recommend Dawn, their soaps are really great at removing harsh chemicals and oils.
Michelle: the name Aveeno comes from AVENANTHRAMIDES
Me, a Spanish speaker where oats is "avena": 👁️👄👁️
My sister is an Aveeno nut. It was one of those words I only had to learn once in Spanish. Locked in.
Same! I was like, "mmmm, avena, quiero avena para mi desayuno ahora".
Tmi: girl I literally used my Neutrogena toner(with glycolic and salicylic acid) on my butt acne and it cleared out within a month.
Ps: stopped using it on my face cause it has alcol denat as 2nd ingredient and gave my closed comedones prolly cause the moisturizer I applied on top would be absorbed a lot more
Sounds like it would be good for KP too.
It is not tmi, it is great advise, thank you for sharing
@@jessicagomez1760 glad to help!
There can't be any side effects, can they?
@@mariposa3859 idts, the skin on the rest of the body is pretty thick, I didn't have cystic acne though..idk about that tbh, it was just discoloration and bumps mostly
Palmers Cocoa butter (the original lotion) has and will always be my holy grail body lotion. Nothing else leaves my skin so soft and smooth right through to my next shower, even if that's 48hrs and I adore the subtle chocolatey scent
Thank you for speaking on the obsession of having light armpits, knees and elbows when it’s normal for us dark skinned 👏🏾
✨we love nerding out about beauty✨
I definitely appreciate a fragrance free product! I don't have TOO much sensitivity to fragrance EXCEPT in the winter months (I live in a very cold climate)! I'm also a bartender, so my hands can be more sensitive. I don't avoid it entirely, but I like having the option , and body products really ARE harder to find fragrance free options for.
I can’t live without hot showers! They relax my face, neck, and shoulders so well! 😭
Amazing when you're congested too!
Me too, it's the highlight of my day sometimes.
I recently started to use all my face-reject serums on my shins cos i have really dry skin on my legs. Then i slap on a ceramide moisturiser. Worked like a charm.
I really, really love your work. ✨
For me, you're they best Skincare vlogger in the whole UA-cam. Thank your for putting so much effort in your videos. 💖
Thank you so much! It means a lot to me 😭😭
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience I was so pleased when I discovered you! You're an adorable and delightful fount of knowledge. ❤
I love how you mentioned to take care of our skin on the body. I have always taught our clients that the skin on the body is as important as the skin on the face. I love body oils and sugar body scrubs and using a body brush every time you wash to prevent calloused, crepey skin and darkening. You have about 5 min after your shower ( I think it’s seconds) to lock in Moisture so applying any of these in the shower is a perfect way to have soft healthy skin. 🙌🏻🍑Lisa Peaches Skin Care
Wow wow wow using up products on your body that didn’t work on your face... GENIUS!
TO’s Glycolic toner (daily) and peeling solution (weekly) work wonders on my KP
Id like to add be conscious on the kind of soap you are using. Saponified soaps, like Dr. Bronners, or the pretty handmade bars you see in Whole Foods, have a high pH and are more intensively stripping to the skin. It is much gentler to use a syndet cleanser, like a dove soap bar. In summary: a syndet- based cleanser is gentler and less likely to cause dryness, saponified soaps are more likely to feel harsh and stripping.
interesting!, and do you happen to know if neutral glycerin soaps are good too?
I think DOVE removes a lot of good oils though in their soup and then adds it go over products? Also remember as someone who has been to China DOVE owns the Chinese market in body washes sadly. Which means animal testing but a lot of these companies do that and have to for the Chinese market.
Tara Doherty since their sensitive skin bar is a syndet bar, I think, there is no glycerin produced as that is achieved through saponification. Also this bar soap has a neutral pH. If you check out it’s reviews on makeup alley or many other places, it is rated very high. A lot of people seem to have good luck with using it on their face too. It may not be as gentle and hydrating as say the Bioderma Shower Oil, but I’d say it is very gentle and not harsh.
Alan Fernandez I am not sure about glycerin bar soaps. If I’m not mistaken most if not all glycerin soaps are make via the saponification process. if you read the formula on the back and it contains saponified oils then you should keep in mind that it is impossible to have a soap like that with a pH less than about 8-9.
Honestly though it might not matter as much if it also contains added emollients and occlusives to counteract the higher pH. It just depends on your skin. From my experience the glycerin in glycerin soap doesn’t help much to keep the skin moist. Instead I would suggest using a syndet soap, and after you bathe, and are still damp, slap on your moisturizer over the damp skin. That will help a lot.
Good point and the silly thing is, I saw a sapon soap company with essential oils added, I think it was Schmitt's which makes those natural deodorants, that marketed itself as being natural and gentle. It's owned by the same company as Dove! But the whole natural thing is it's brand image. I questioned them on social media about their claims that it's gentler bc its natural when Dove (also owned by Unilever) has it's own marketing about how syndets are less striping than soap. The claims of these two brands contradict each other. I guess they are trying to appeal to different areas of consumers.
Being 60, fair skinned with freckles, and living in the desert almost my entire life, I have a lot of age spots, especially on my arms and hands. I decided against hydroquinone, since you have to stop using it for a period of time and it comes back. Like, what's the point, lol. So far, AHA has been the one thing that will reduce the darkness of my age spots. I use the Paula's Choice 8% AHA, but I want to try Alpha Hydrox AHA Lotion, and Glytone, although it's pricey. I''m also using Eucerin Lotion with lactic acid, which is good, but not as good as AHA. But most of the spots are still there, it only makes a slight difference. Still, I keep trying! Regarding knees, I have found kneeling makes it worse, which I do frequently while cleaning (especially cat litter boxes!). Since avoiding kneeling, my knees are getting lighter. I realize that won't work as well for POC, but it might help a little bit.
Afaik retinoids, especially prescription one's, as well as azelaic acids, work on age spots as well. So if you can afford to visit a doctor you could try out those :)
@@martinfalkjohansson5204 I am using tretinoin on my face, but not my arms and hands. I have age spots on my face, and they aren't disappearing, but perhaps it's preventing new ones. I have tried azelaic acid on my face, but I didn't notice a difference with age spots. I have seen some lessening of age spots with AHA's on my hands and arms. Thanks for the response!
Niacinamide and vitamin c are really good for sun spots and not harsh like hydroquinone.
You can call the spots sun spots if you like instead of age spots because I'm 25 and I have a lot of them from getting sunburns at the beach.
omg the video i asked for the other day! TYSM!!!! Your information is so captivating!
PS: i just started body skincare like 10 days ago since i have body acne as well as on my face, and i've been cleansing, exfoliating (this step every 3 days or so), toning and moisturizing since then, and slowly MAY ACNE IS FADING AWAY.
AFTER 5 YEARS, YAY!!!
Thanks for all of these tips! I've recently been using Necessaire, and I'm really enjoying all of the products I bought.
QV is a great fragrance free option. Australian brand and doesn't break the bank
If anyone has an itchy scalp, aveeno's oatmeal shampoos eliminated my scalp itching
My tinder profile says I'm fragrance-free.
I used a photo of myself with a fatty acid molecular model crown on my dating profile... it worked! 😅😅😅
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Tbh if I saw a guy do that I would be interested...
I bet you get the best dates...
Bioderma has such smart formulas, that is very impressive. The Brazilian Cerave is the Profuse brand. They exist since the 60s if I am not mistaken and have the skin barrier as number one concern.
Dry brushing pre-bath. After: HA lotion followed by CereVe Cream in the tub. Skin sooooo soft!
im so glad you admit you love hot showers!! i do too and so many skincare people shower shame me 😭
I absolutely, do use my reject face creams on my body lol this all is great advice
I use a antimicrobial and antifungal body. Scrub mitt. I love it! Got it off Amazon. One side is green ,the other purple. The green side is more gentle, purple more abrasive.
great one! there is little info about body care, thank you!
btw vid dedicated to backne would be awesome !
Absolutely and most the videos are very "I loved this product bc its good" type stuff😅
I wish she's would list the lipstick she wears in her videos. The colors are beautiful and great for the autumn season here in the US
Thank you! This one is Revlon Toast of New York - you can find it in many places but if you want to use my affiliate link it's here: shop-links.co/1722502740806502675
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience thx
Can you please a make a video on how to treat KP? I didn't realize my shower could be contributing to the condition, your insight on the topic would be greatly appreciated!
This was such great info! Thank you! I didn’t realize conditioner could clog pores on my back!
I truly appreciate the information in this video, it gave me a different perspective on skincare for my body, I have been having dry skin for a very long time but perhaps it’s the way I care for my body went wrong. I haven’t found the answer and solution for my dry skin yet but what I learn from this video gave me some inspiration to look for different types of products, I never care about body wash enough but I should have!
Thank u!. No one ever talks about body care
I was just looking for products for my body thank you for this video!
Yay! What great timing 😊
Hi, where my face has gotten used to lower strength retinol and I’m moving up to a higher strength, I am now using the lower one on my chest and shoulders (where I should have been using sunscreen, when I was younger 😬)
Great tip! Thank you 🙏
Curel Hydra Therapy for wet skin! You put it on while skin is still wet out of the shower. Absorbs almost instantly and leaves minimal sticky feeling. Can't rave enough about it.
I have been using it for years! I have eczema, and it such a lifesaver for me.
Me too! I used to have dry scaly skin on my legs. Curel hydratherapy saved me. I cant live without it
Michelle here again to brighten up the day as always😍. I hope you'd try a sustainable brand called "ethique" especially their newest launch , where you'd purchase solid bars and turn into liquid at home , I'm really curious if they're any good .
Ooh that sounds exciting! I have a conditioner bar of theirs I've been meaning to try but I keep forgetting 😅
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience thank you Michelle ❤
Yesss, love Ethique's shampoos and conditioners!!
Turn off the water unless you're wetting/rinsing or step out of the stream of water (only works if your shower area is long enough, like a full bathtub). After swimming, wash your body with anti-chlorine shampoo. Chlorine residue is VERY itchy.
Like in a public pool?
But if it starts to sting, it's because you didn't clean properly before entering the water.
Chloride will attack the bacteria that's on your body, and therefore make you sting or get itchy.
But it definitely, dries out your skin.
@@Galemor1 If you itch after your post-pool shower, it's because there's still chlorine residue on your skin
Hi, awesome video! I've been struggling with arm acne for years, nothing worked. This summer I finally stopped being my own doctor and I saw a dermatologist. She gave me benzoyl peroxide and it's been really working. I also switched to products for sensitive skin, with less or no fragnance. Still struggling to find the right deodorant for my sweaty self, sadly.
Use BP wash under the arms. Reduces odor.
I’m one of the people who needs constant washing and exfoliating of my body because I easily get keratosis. I recalled years ago before using the Korean scrub towels, my arms and legs have a lot of annoying bumps. My mom always pointed it out when I wore short sleeves. But ever since I used the towel and exfoliated, my skin has become soft and smooth. Now, my mom forgot that I even had keratosis back then.
I love urea & glycolic based body lotions. They real make my skin soft & smooth.
I like using AHA's, PHA's on my body, especially glycolic acid and mandelic acid. I use DIY 10% glycolic acid toner both for face and for body, it boosts hydration and smoothes skin. :) I'll try to us it as a deodorant. Stronger solutions of mandelic acid (40%, washed-off) are great for feet. I also like to use my vitamin C serum or lipoic acid serum for body. Thank's for tip about retinol :)
It is so nice to hear about this stuff from a woman of color. Thank you! :-)
I love all your videos and all the information you share with us for free 🙏🏼 thanks for sharing som body skincare tips, it's so much info about skincare for the face and very little for the body ✨
Have been struggling with kp on my arms for some time now. Before summer I started using the ordinary glycolic acid toner on my arms (because of your recommendation to use as a deodorant, because it wasn't working for my face) and a bodylotion with BHA from Paula's Choice. And my arms started to clear up at the end of summer, but now that winter is around the corner and it's getting colder, my kp has gotten a lot worse agan 🥺
I love Aveeno body lotions, I get really dry skin in winter so the dermexa range is a saviour
I love using the Bioderma Cleansing Oil to shave with, it provides sufficient protection without clogging my razor. The fact that the 1L bottle is about 20 $CAD is also great.
Omg like I know we're here for her brilliance and her kindness in imparting her vast knowledge upon us, but guys, I'm a simple girl, and sometimes I just stare in incredulous awe, at how jaw-droppingly and flawlessly gorgeous she is, and I can't help it 😭😭😭💕
So happy I found your channel! This is exactly the type of information I’ve been looking for. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your research, expertise, advise, and time with us. I am a very grateful subscriber who strives to be more informed about skincare as I create room for it in my humble budget.
Thank you for another great video. Please do a video on silicone myths in hair care products especially in conditioners. Is dimethicone really bad for hair? Do they really completely block other hair care products from penetrating the hair shaft? Or is it just a marketing thing?
I've actually done one already! ua-cam.com/video/yzM4pCKXZ5Y/v-deo.html
Thank you! I have a suggestion to make , please make a video on explaining different types of acne, there's so many types and different ways to get rid of it for each type and its really confusing! Please 😭
FIRST! While I'm here: is it ok to add a niacinamide only topical straight after applying your DIY vit c serum?
Yep!
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you!
*I am addicted to the Argan Sugar Balm Scrub from Josie Maran. Not only does it polish your skin and remove dry skin but it leaves the skin so super soft and hydrated. It's heavenly!*
Ty for saying that arms and legs generally aren't as important to scrub. People online really freaked out about the thought of not washing legs for some reason. I literally do nothing all day and I wash everything else, I think I'm fine.
Not scrubing them is not the same as "letting soapy water run down"
Please do a video on perfumes and safety/toxicity truths and myths. It’s so difficult to find non-biased scientific info! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Would you recommend using the ordinary's glycolic acid on the body to treat keratosis pilaris?
I do...works great with KP on my upper arms and butt in winter. ❤️
This is great, the body often get overlooked. Can you use active ingredients such as niacinamide, retinol and glycolic acid on tattoos? Or will they make it fade faster?
I loved you mentioned the importance of caring for the body. I teach our clients that caring for your body is as important as the face. I love using a body brush every time I wash and sugar scrubs and a body oils. Using a brush helps to combat having calloused and crepey skin and darkening. You have about 5 minutes and I think it’s closer to seconds to lock in the moisture after washing and I love you mentioned that. Have a beautiful day everyone 🙌🏻🍑Lisa
Can we get a video on the nest body sunscreens? I know there are a lot of them, but...still, please?
I’ve never had problems with hair conditioner on my back because i always wash my hair with my head upside down and before washing the rest of my body. I put the hair conditioner and wrap my hair or pin it up. Then i wash my body and finally i put my head upside down again to remove the hair conditioner and wrap it in a microfiber towel immediately.
I have used Panoxyl as a form of deodorant and cleansers that dont work for my face get used on my body. Also, applying unfragranced aloe vera gel before moisturizer helps a bunch and is a budget friendly humectant 'serum' for the body.
I really rely on the Hyaluronic Concentrate to keep my itchy skin away - and now that they've discontinued it I'm thinking about trying the Necessaire Body Serum as a possible replacement... Thanks for this video talking about both!
Thank you Lab Muffin ! I just order the necessaire body wash and the lotion ! looking forward to try it. Love your channel and you !
I love this! Hope to see more about urea in your videos :)
Yes! I've been wondering what kind of actives I could use on my problem areas.
I don’t have tons of money so to maintain good skin below the neck I use shower stuff like a Sponge Loofah + Cleansing Towel for Back + Korean Italy Towel (mit) + A Non-Stripping Body Wash and also Authentic KojiSan soap but only I have hyperpigmentation I’m trying to fade fast.
I run the Salicylic acid serum soaked pads I use for my face on my neck, chest & underarms. To get the rest of the serum used. I may also use it on my knees/elbows if they’re darkened or rough for some reason.
When I have the ordinary’s glycolic acid instead of just their lactic acid I use it on my underarms. Great for deodorizing & skin darkening.
The lotion I use all over my body except for my face is Amlactin. Lactic acid is very hydrating, texture smoothing/softening, exfoliating, brightening & helps speed up fading hyperpigmentation. I feel like the hydrating & texture evening benefits are amplified if you use it after shaving in the shower. Seems like the best affordable option since retinol body lotion from highly trusted brands are usually in to small of bottles or insanely expensive.
Besides that I just use my regular hydroquinone cream on my body as a spot treatment when I need it, use any hand cream after washing or sanitizing my hands, and wear sunscreen on exposed areas daily
I actually like coolish lukewarm showers. I get overheated easily for some reason, even though there's snow on the ground here now. I have to dry the Atoderm body products. I have psoriasis and it gets all broke out when the seasons change. Olay body lotions have niacinamide added so they are something to look into for body actives. Not sure if it contains a sufficient amount though.
Now i have a use the my glycolic toner that i stopped using because it burned the skin on my face.. thank you!
Thank you for always being so thorough and helpful 😊💜
Can you please do a segment on crepey skin for older women and what ingredients to look for when purchasing products for that area. Thank you.
Your channel is so underrated, I love ur blog btw❤
The Ordinary's Glycolic Acid Toner is the only thing that has helped me with ingrown hairs in my bikini line!
As someone with eczema I feel like this video was made for me 😅🥰
Thank you!
I've heard about the acid under armpit thing but is there anything to consider? Like is daily fine or too aggressive? 7% glycolic as leave-on (?) is fine, but would for example the Ordinary vampire one (aha 30%?) be too much? I'm really interested in hearing more about this lol
I need more on body skin if there is more on treatments please, and for people of colour please.
Thanks for these tips 👍🏻 I will try The Chemistry Brand Hyaluronic and The Ordinary Glycolic.
Such a shame The Chemistry Brand Retinoil and Glow oil are full of fragrance because they looked like great body products too.
As a body cleanser and moisturizer I use the Cerave SA Cleanser and Cerave balm and quite happy about them. Slightly more affordable than Bioderma. But Bioderma is great too.
Finally i fine body and hair talk too. I am tried of see face.
woul you be able to do a keratosis pilaris exclusive video? I've had it and I hate it. It makes me so self conscious and I'm trying to find ways to soothe it
Brilliant informative video. I'll definitely be using some of these suggested products. Thank you!
Thank you so much 😊 for the content you create it is fun and always interesting！！！！！😅 🧐
Your the skincare QUEEN 👸💁♀️👑
You're too kind! Thank you ❤️
Thank you for all of the tips and recommendations for body care.
I have been mixing in Timeless 20% vitamin c serum with the Necessaire hand cream...topped with cotton gloves at night.
I need hot showers for pain relief, so I will put a sleeping pack or something on my face before getting in the shower. But yeah it helps my arthritis
Have u tried baths with magnesium chloride flakes? It really helps my arthritis.
@@beauty_enthusiast Is mag sulfate as good? P sure that's what my epsom salts have.
Would really love a hair care video ☺️
Hi Michelle, just wanted to ask if you could do a video/comment on Hypochlorous acid? It is touted to have a lot of skin benefits like being anti inflammatory and anti septic...but you can never be sure....what are your thoughts on this? I use it for dry eyes but thinking of using it as face mist (ingredients: electrolyzed water, NaCl, HOCl)
I would really appreciate this, too!
I've heard hype about it as a skincare and gentler cleaning product as well. It's in a wound spray for dogs that I have for cleaning their paws.
In my experience, the bioderma shower oil dries my skin out quite a bit. My skin is drier than it is after I use say a nivea/ dove shower gel... how?
Dove is about the only thing I can use in the shower since reaching my 50s 2 yrs ago. I love it. I have not tried Nivea yet..which one do you use? And have you tried Niveas body cream in the blue jar? Ive heard its great but I really try to stay away from fragrance in body lotions and creams.
Glycerin vs Hyaluronate - whats the difference
Glycerin attracts water from the air. Hyaluronate holds where already there (that's why you need your face to not be dry prior to applying it).
Re: Backne: I can't stand the feel of shampoo and conditioner on my body. I tip my head into the kitchen sink once a week and wash my hair that way. The rest of the week, shower cap. I have been using Paula's Choice 10% AHA on my knees and forearms and it has really made a difference. I use La Roche Posay Lipikar Syndet Cream or Gel body wash, and my skin feels great. I also take short showers that are not very hot.
Some of the links in the description don't work anymore. Hopefully we can get an updated version of this video someday
Omg, I thought I was a weirdo for using The Ordinary glycolic toner on my legs 😂 Loved this video! Never thought of using acids as deodorant. Amazing tip.
Do you use it everyday?
I also use it in the same way. A couple times a week Really nice