Age Like A Goth | Esthetician Skincare Routine
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- Опубліковано 12 лют 2022
- I'm a licensed esthetician and this is my skincare routine based on my specific needs which is focused on my auto-immune disorder and dehydrated skin condition. This is not a substitute for medical advice so if you're experiencing any issues that go beyond the esthetic, it's best to consult a physician. Why is it goth? Welp, I avoided the sun since I was 14 and pounded the sunscreen whenever I was exposed to sunlight so I could look as close to a transparent vampire as possible. The other side of that is by avoiding the sun I was also protecting myself against premature aging.
Products:
Cerave SPF 50 sunscreen - amzn.to/3gFpAs1
Babor Hy-OL Oil Cleanser - amzn.to/3JtbPJ1
Neogen Green Tea Foaming Cleanser - amzn.to/3Jum541CosRx
Hydrium Watery Toner - amzn.to/3GNgELB
Hanskin Hyaluron Essence - amzn.to/3gNWPJq
The Ordinary Hyalauronic 2% + B5 Serum - amzn.to/3LyraKa
Klorane Cornflower Water Cream - amzn.to/3Lwl11h
Avene Ciclafate + - amzn.to/3uJ8Isx
The Ordinary Squalene Oil - amzn.to/3gNX8ny
Real Barrier Essence Mist - amzn.to/3sCkgLA
The Ordinary Lactic 10% - amzn.to/34EqWAO
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads (15 pack) - amzn.to/3sHEzY5
Exfoliating Mitts - amzn.to/3GMrqBO
Silk Pillowcase - amzn.to/3sy6pFY
Other notable products include:
Evian Water Mist (Good for quick hydration and refresh) - amzn.to/34R80hV
Sweet Almond Oil (Skin massage, surface hydration and good for hair as well) - amzn.to/3gGzs4P
Song: Ozean - Fall
Products:
Cerave SPF 50 sunscreen - amzn.to/3gFpAs1
Babor Hy-OL Oil Cleanser - amzn.to/3JtbPJ1
Neogen Green Tea Foaming Cleanser - amzn.to/3Jum541CosRx
Hydrium Watery Toner - amzn.to/3GNgELB
Hanskin Hyaluron Essence - amzn.to/3gNWPJq
The Ordinary Hyalauronic 2% + B5 Serum - amzn.to/3LyraKa
Klorane Cornflower Water Cream - amzn.to/3Lwl11h
Avene Ciclafate + - amzn.to/3uJ8Isx
The Ordinary Squalene Oil - amzn.to/3gNX8ny
Real Barrier Essence Mist - amzn.to/3sCkgLA
The Ordinary Lactic 10% - amzn.to/34EqWAO
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads (15 pack) - amzn.to/3sHEzY5
Exfoliating Mitts - amzn.to/3GMrqBO
Silk Pillowcase - amzn.to/3sy6pFY
Other notable products include:
Evian Water Mist (Good for quick hydration and refresh) - amzn.to/34R80hV
Sweet Almond Oil (Skin massage, surface hydration and good for hair as well) - amzn.to/3gGzs4P
Song: Ozean - Fall
_Lookin' lovely as always..._
_Lil' Spooky Goth Princess_
_...With or without hashimoto syndrome_ 😉
Hi Angela. Goth Elder here, first generation Male. We lived through the fires of Punk and from its ashes we emerged as the first born Goths. We spent our lives in battles and Wars holding the line, and gaining ground. We laid the foundations everyday for the great Gothic Cathedrals to be built and now where we dwell. It does my heart good to listen to you speak in our tongue and to see what you and our daughters have done and accomplished. The lines are now yours to hold. Hold them strong, for this is always in our hearts ..... it is our Soul
What do you use to moisturize your body? Also, any thoughts on tretinoin?
I went to school for cosmetology and mostly went for hair, but you really inspired me to get further into esthetics. My acne has gotten so much better. So, thank you!
You're very welcome! I had the best time in school for esthetics.
Yes same here!!! Starting in April !!
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s when I was 15. I still struggle to find the perfect skincare routine even though it’s been 12 years since my diagnosis lol. I have several other health problems that dehydrate me too, and doctors tend to omit the fact that many medications for autoimmune conditions are extremely drying. I was lucky to discover very early that Korean, Japanese and Chinese skincare tended to be much gentler on my skin than Western products, which stripped it bare and left it raw and flaky. I always attributed it to the fact East Asian countries have a larger ban list for toxic ingredients used in skincare, therefore they aren’t as harsh. The ingredients that have never failed me and make my skin happiest are hyaluronic acid, green tea, tea tree and aloe. Everything else tends to be too drying, but be careful not to overdo the tea tree or it may dry you out too. I have extremely sensitive skin as well, so perhaps others that are sensitive to inflammation may find success with the ingredients I mentioned. I wish you well in the journey ahead. It can be so frustrating to ride it out until you’re stabilized, but I promise it gets better. You may want to keep your levels ever so slightly “hyperthyroid” under the supervision of a doctor. That was the only way I saw improvement with my symptoms. Some endocrinologists may be weird about that, but mine is great in that regard. Good luck and thanks for always putting out such great content ♥️
Wow, so you caught it early! The highs and lows are certainly a roller coaster I'd much rather not be on. Makes sense since I hate roller coasters. I really agree with you on the East Asian skin care. They tend to focus more on hydrating and nourishing ingredients which is truly beneficial to people with dehydrated and sensitive skin types. I'm just like you with the ingredients. I've had to mix the tea tree oil for the same reason that you mentioned as it really drives me out. Ceramides have really helped me and I'm really upset because Elizabeth Arden used to make this ceramide essence that was amazing! I mean it really worked wonders on my skin and they discontinued it. They do have these ceramide ampules that work really well but they're a bit pricey. I used to get them for free all the time since I worked for Elizabeth Arden as an esthetician. I miss that! When it comes to things like inflammation I find Avene xeracalm works quite well as I do have bouts of eczema. Since diagnosis I've been getting it randomly. I've cut out gluten as per the research on glutens effect on thyroxine peroxidase production and I was truly hoping that it would and wouldn't work. I wanted it to work because obviously I want to bring down my antibodies and go into remission but at the same time I didn't because that would mean giving up my beloved New York pizza, bagels, donuts basically everything gluten because as it turns out that's where the deliciousness lives. Needless to say, since going gluten free I had my antibodies tested every 5 months and every 5 months it went down by half. Two years ago I was 900 Plus my most recent check had me at 177. So damn it to hell if it didn't work. Rest in peace beloved New York City Pizza. I also incorporate high quantities of probiotic and prebiotic foods as there's been evidence to show that restoring your gut microbiome also has a positive impact on treatment and recovery of autoimmune disorders. I added in vitamin d, coenzyme q10, iron and vitamin d. So far so good! I will say though, the random bouts of inflammation for no damn reason can kiss my butt in Macy's window.
@@angelabenedict Those are great recommendations, I’ll have to try them out! Skincare was kind of a burden at first especially because dryness can be a constant fight, but honestly now it helps me de-stress and feel like I’m pampering myself. And don’t even get me started on discontinued miracle products. I loathe when that happens, and as the universe seems intent on making life difficult, it happens often. Vitamin D and probiotics were life changing for me. I got colds and flus much less frequently once I started them too. I tried gluten free as well, but in my case it seemed to be meat was more of a problem. I had so much trouble going vegetarian because I’m part Italian and it meant basically every childhood food was either out of the question or had to be adapted. My mom and dad were both great when I was still young in helping make comfort foods still taste like comfort foods. My antibody count used to be over 3000, and it took years for it to come down, but it started to improve once I was able to commit to the vegetarian thing. Salt and sugar are also nightmares for my inflammation, and damn I miss being able to just have the things I used to eat without a second thought. There’s so much about this disease that people don’t get. It impacts literally every function in your body. It was hard mentally coming to terms with the fact that it seemed everyone around me took absolutely everything for granted. Things that I could no longer do or have, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. I’m better now, but there’s always moments. I mean, Hashimoto’s itself causes anxiety and depression. I was sent to a psychiatrist before I got diagnosed because they didn’t believe that anything was wrong with me physically since “little girls make up pain for attention”. I won’t go into how much the healthcare system sucks and how shitty doctors can be, because I’d be here forever, but I’m sure you probably have relatable experiences. As much as I’m genuinely saddened by what you’ve been through, it’s comforting to know there are others out there who have been fighting this battle too. There’s strength in solidarity. It helps keep me going even when my physical and mental reserves have been exhausted. I’m glad to hear you’re doing better, and I honestly hope things continue to improve for you. You’re such a positive influence and I’ve always looked up to you and admired your strength and kindness. I’ve always seen my health issues as a battle, and I can either give in to the enemy, or I can bite the bullet and keep fighting. None of us are in this fight alone, even though it feels like it sometimes. Thanks for everything you do, and keep giving life hell 🖤
Oh I wish my endo looked after me like yours is doing I’m in London uk and my endo laughs at me when I tell her how ill I’m feeling even though I’m on levo thyroxine I’m struggling with dry itchy sensitive skin aching joints and brain fog. I’m glad your getting good treatment which we all deserve but sadly some of us aren’t getting much help makes me feel so sad
@@ratqueen3809 I tried a meat heavy diet for quite some time in my teens, but I personally felt terrible on it. I’m not offended by the suggestion at all, so don’t worry! Cutting out sugar obviously works well for me too, as well as sticking to more whole grains and organic products. I don’t eat a ton of grains in my every day like I used to. I avoid endocrine disrupters like the plague wherever possible. I have food allergies and sensitivities too so I don’t have as much freedom with my diet as most people. I’ve been on pretty much every elimination diet under the sun since my teens under the supervision of dieticians and doctors, and the only reason I’m reluctant to try switching up my diet now is because my thyroid has been very stable for about four years now. I don’t want to mess with that, and it’s a delicate balance, since adjusting my treatment for my thyroid can negatively impact the other health problems I have. It’s a very delicate situation trying to placate each individual health problem without throwing the other ones into chaos. I hope it isn’t as difficult for most people with Hashimoto’s to find balance, but I have over ten other autoimmune disorders that make it incredibly difficult. I appreciate where you’re coming from and I’m glad that worked so well for you! I hope you continue to feel better!
@@londonleela6769 I’m so sorry to hear that. My endo used to be very abrupt, invalidating and apathetic. It took years of me seeing him and him having a front seat to the roller coaster ride that was my health for him to take me seriously and help. I’m very grateful he changed, and since then he’s been absolutely wonderful. Sometimes he’s the only doctor that listens to me now lol. I wonder if there are any other doctors in the area that would help you? Sometimes my GP is really good about adjusting medication doses prescribed by other specialists I’m seeing if I can’t get an appointment soon enough, or if a particular doctor is not listening to me. I hope you can find a solution, but there are lots of people here that can at least offer you emotional support. It makes me cry sometimes to think there are so many of us that suffer like this. I’m doing better personally in terms of my thyroid, but a few of my other health problems have been giving me absolute hell for three years now. The pandemic has put so much on hold as well, making it so hard to get proper medical attention and help for all of us. Doctors are also burnt out, so I’ve noticed most of mine have a very poor bedside manner as a result. It doesn’t make it right, but it’s an explanation for some of their behaviour, at least within the last couple years. I try to remind myself of that when I’m not being treated very kindly. I wish you all the best, and stay strong. I know it’s hard, and it’s ok to break down and feel the heaviness of it all sometimes. Just make sure you get back up again. We’re all rooting for you ♥️
>tretinoin once a week after a shower
>Nivea cream in the morning and evening, use fancy korean moisturiser if you have more money
>moisturising sunscreen then foundation with spf
>hyaluronic acid randomly if you can afford it, in concentrated form, the water is free
Hello Angela I am 22 and I want to preserve my skin as long as I can! I really appreciate this video. Thank you sm
I'm so glad you like it!
I was literally just watching your thrifting video when I got the notification for this. Perfect timing!! Lol
Great timing 🖤 From clothes to skin!
No wonder why you look so good! You’re taking a good care of your skin, bravo 👏🏼
This is the only video I've seen to properly and concisely explain the scientific reasons for each step in the Korean skincare routine, so thank you!!! Nobody else seems to feel like explaining what anything actually does for the skin 😅❤
Thank you for saving my skin! I never knew or understood that I have dehydrated skin, so now I do, thanks to you! Love the steps, it is a great feeling to go through with it :)
Thank you, Angela.
Wow I had no idea about dry vs dehydrated skin. This explains why all the oils I was putting on my skin weren't helping
Thank you for this very down to earth and informative video. I have pale skin like yours and have been on a routine that has yielded minimal results. Going to give your routine a shot. It seems like hydration with hyaluronic acid is key. I love your style, glad you are recovering!
this video is pure GOLD of skincare content...thank you very much for sharing. also lots of brands I already like! 🖤🖤🖤
I have hypothyroidism and take levothyroxine as well. I need surgery at the end of this month, so it was wild to see this from you today! thank you for sharing 🌻
Thanks for sharing this information! I really learned a lot. In the past, I have always had difficulty with the majority of products I have tried on my face. They either irritated my sensitive skin, made it red, or left it both dry and oily in different areas. I have started using some of the products you recommended in my routine and I have already seen improvement. I plan to add some more to my routine and see how it goes.
OMG Angela!!! I was the one who requested another skincare video at your last livestream! Thank you I am forever grateful, you are a goddess!!! 🥰
Ah, you're the one! I wasn't sure if people really wanted to see one but you talked me into it! You are so welcome, I'm happy you liked it.
@@angelabenedict I obviously enjoy any content you make but yes people definitely love this topic when it comes to you, as flawless and knowledgeable as you are - thanks for responding 🙏🏻
@@angelabenedictdid you take down your first skincare video? I can't find it anymore ☹
Thank you for this video!!
Very much appreciate this video - thank you so much for making it!
Glad it was helpful!
I hope everything has balanced out and your feeling better.
Glad to see you're back 💜!
Thanks, Cecelia! 🖤
@@angelabenedict 💜💜!
Thank you for talking about pillow cases! No one really does and that is the thing that made a huge difference to my skin.
I had a fuzzy furry pillow case on and I guess that was too abrasive for my face because I started breaking out in rashes. at first I thought I might have been allergic to some of my products or over exfoliating but As soon as I switched to a silk case the rashes went away. 😄
Thank you for this!! You are an ageless beauty 🖤💜🖤
I'm so happy you liked it!
I have been looking forward to another skincare routine from you with baited breath. Thank you so much for sharing I had great results after your last one and can’t wait to try this out 🖤
I'm so glad you're happy for this one! This one is in the same vein as the last one just different products used. My skin is still the same but unfortunately as the way these things go, products become discontinued and you have to find your new tried and true product.
I receive DOT laser treatments, and have had stellar results. My skin is flawless now.
Your last skincare video was a serious eye opener for me, especially because I have the same health issues. I've been anxiously awaiting the next one and I'm super excited to try these new products! I just turned 40 and am kicking myself for not consistently wearing sunblock 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
I'm so happy the last video helped you! As far as the sunscreen, better late than never!
So helpful! I've been an esthetician since 2018 but recent autoimmune issues have me so dry and dehydrated. definitely going to try some of these
I'm sorry to hear that. Autoimmune disorders really cause havoc in skin. I hope my recommendations help!
I use all the ordinary product's you showed and I love them, they are super effective and affordable. I use some peach and lily stuff and like their products and want to try that facial mist. I really need those exfoliating mits! My skin is desert dry sometimes. I will definitely be trying some of the other products that you use as I trust your judgment. Thanks so much for this video Angela. I learned a lot from it🖤
I love that they're so affordable. The only thing I've used from them that I'm not into is 'The Buffet' serum, it dries me out and makes me really sensitive. Peach and Lily is great too! I really like a lot of the K-Beauty products since their routines that are geared toward anti-aging and youthful appearance is also really beneficial for dehydrated skin as their products are loaded with hydrating properties.
I have MS and rosacea so my skin is very sensitive. I wash my face at night with a Vanicream bar, put jojoba oil on and then Vanicream moisturizer. After I take a shower in the morning I also moisturize my face. This routine is the only thing that keeps my rosacea under control. Vanicream makes products without dyes, fragrances,etc.. so they are great for sensitive skin. Plus it isn't super expensive.
After your video I decided to try out the Klorane water cream, and I cannot thank you enough for sharing this! Unfortunately I am on budget so I cannot go all out with my skincare as I'd like- but this cream does miracles for my incredibly dry skin. It has only been a few days yet I already notice such a dramatic difference especially on my forehead! I struggle with very very dry and sentitive skin and have since I came out of the womb- most ''hydrating creams'' always would leave a greasy layer on my skin but always seemed to just stay on the surface. Klorane actually absorbs (quite fast too!), doesn't leave a layer of oil and my skin actually feels so hydrated and nice from the inside. It's a relief I haven't ever felt and I have tried so many things, even from the doctors. Thank. you. so. much. :) (I combine it with the ordinary hyaluronic acid 2% + B5 serum) and am looking into getting the Haruharu WONDER Black Rice hyaluronic toner soon
ahh thank you so much for these recommendations!! my skin is always so dehydrated and i’ve been searching for some new products to try :)
You're welcome! If it looks like water, you're on the right track. Figuring that one out totally changed my skin.
Angela, I feel your thyroid pain...I tested negative for Hashimoto's several times but I still have hypothyroidism. Supposedly, I'm "evened out", but there are things that don't show up and I suspect tests haven't caught the full extent of it. I also have reptile skin. That explains why I drink ridiculous amounts of water and pretty much bathe in hyaluronic acid so I don't get that mummified complexion. I also wear a hydrating SPF 50 sunscreen with ceramics (Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV).
Yes. Your beauty and skin are unbelievable. Super pretty
Thank you so much
Hydration is the key especially when tretinoin is a part of you routine. I'm a skincare junkie and I appreciate your video Angela, thank you very much!
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for this!!!! I’ve been struggling with dry or dehydrated. I mostly see it after I apply foundation. It will look like dryness. I’m going to have to try this stuff. I’m 51 and fighting it. Lol.
The mists you can apply straight over foundation which I've found has a way of making it look more natural so double bonus! It's good to keep them with you so you can give yourself a few mists throughout the day between routines.
@@angelabenedict thank you! I will have to try that. I’ve got a rose water mist from Mario Badescu, and a toner from glow hub. I’ve been using cerave hydrating cleanser and embryolysse moisturizer. I’ve got a bunch of different sunscreens.
Thank you for this video! My skin has always been awful no matter what I've tried (also suffer from PMLE) so I definitely plan to give some of these a go!
I'm sorry to hear that!I hope this works for you. If you have any questions, drop me a line and I'll try to help.
@@angelabenedict Much appreciated! I mainly just try to avoid the sun as much as possible so I don't burn alive (pesky vampire disease lol)
I definitely need to look into some of these products. I'll be 40 next year, and my skin started getting drier a year or two ago, mostly on my forehead. I'm also starting to get some sagging that I'm having trouble accepting, but that's where my genetics tend toward--less wrinkling, more drooping. The executive function difficulties I have due to mental illness make keeping self-care routines excruciatingly difficult, though. I might manage to do everything for a week or two, but then I skip one day for xyz reason and never get back on track. :S
There's two types of agers. Your wrinklers and your saggers. Saggers tend to be those who have Fuller faces to begin with. Fortunately sagging is much easier to treat than wrinkling is. There is a treatment called ultherapy that's non-invasive but very effective. It uses ultrasound and ultrasonic waves that basically just ablate fatty tissue utilizing thermal methods as well. It also stimulates collagen. Ever wonder why people like Gwen Stefani is like 50 and she has a snatched jaw line? Ultherapy.
Copper peptides are really worth looking into for helping with loss of firmness. I used one and it made a big difference but took several weeks before I noticed that it was actually helping. I just turned 40 so I get it and genetically I probably won't wrinkle but I will have to deal with gravity taking its toll.
Thanks for this video! I have thyroid issues and taking medication for hypothiroidism. You are right: it is a constant balancing act, it seems by whole body has gone bananas! From skin issues to weight gain, hair loss, brain fog... seriously, I miss my old healthy self :(
I'm glad you like it! The thyroid effects so much from mental state, metabolism, memory, skin so when it's out of whack EVERYTHING is out of whack. I know what you mean about missing your old healthy self. I sometimes wonder what it would feel like if I could be inserted into my 21 year old body vs this one to see how drastically things have changed.
I love your skincare videos, Angela! Thanks for sharing with us today. I think I originally found your page when I was looking to esti school 🤍
That's awesome! Have you started yet?
@@angelabenedict I actually started with massage school but I plan to train in it still :)
Thanks to your other video, I started treating my skin for dehydration rather than dryness. I've seen a big difference in just a week. So smooth and soft! Even my oiliness is more balanced out. You are the best 🖤😊
Oh wow, I'm so happy to hear that! Glad it was helpful! It's such a common mistake to make because the symptoms of both are identical and it's a reasonable connection to make. If your skin is dry you moisturize it. When that doesn't work it's confusing because that's what you do with dry skin. Just changing up the carrier from cream to water is a total game changer.
@@angelabenedict it sure is! No wonder I've hated trying new things because my normally clear skin would get zits after! 🤦🏻♀️ duh! Never too old to learn Lol
Thanks for this video. I also like to mix my own peeling with sugar, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, baking soda and green tea.
A lot of people have had great results from mixing their own skin care products. Just make sure you know your own skin well and lemon can be a bit abrasive. I used to mix my own products with green tea and lemon as well and I actually burnt my skin.
Just subscribed to your channel a few days ago! I am a new aesthetician, so cool to find out you are as well!!
*not saying your a new esthe, just that you are an esthetician
Welcome!! No worries, I know what you mean. It's a great field. How are you finding it so far?
Thank you for sharing!
I have learned that my skin is a “less is best” type. I use Lancôme SPF day cream and Lancôme night cream. Every time I try to put more products on it, it feels like it is overloaded and eventually breaks out.
I just use a simple face cleanser, but I’m interested in trying that green tea cleanser sometime!
Thanks for sharing!! That's actually a new trend in skincare at the moment. The minimalist approach which works well for many people.
@@angelabenedict - it’s a trend???? I had no idea!
Yup! Korea needed to come up with a new approach since the 10 step method was too much for people to fit into their schedules to be reasonable.
@@angelabenedict - I feel so trendy now. 🙃
@Angela Benedict, as an esthetician myself I totally understand the benefits of hyaluronic acid but I kind of was surprised to not see within the products that you use polyglomatic acid like from the inky list because it holds even more water than hyaluronic does and where with your hashimoto's and having to contend with dehydrated skin I was surprised to you didn't have something like that in your regiment. That is actually one of my favorites but that's also because I live in a lower humidity type of environment in my building and I struggled to keep the humidity at an optimal level and one thing that I haven't seen you touch upon here is talking the difference about hyaluronic acid versus sodium halloranate which yes they're both the same thing but one's High molecular weight and one's low molecular weight and if you use too much hyaluronic acid and you're in a low humidity environment it can pull from deeper layers. The benefit though of course being that you're using so many water-based product that should help counteract that but if others are struggling with similar skin issues and live in a lower humidity environment it might be counterintuitive. And I'm not judging by any means or anything like that I just like I said was surprised not to see something like the polyglomatic acid in your regiment. And being that I'm also in my 40s skin hydration is definitely key to making it stay youthful as well as keeping it calm
I live in the desert and it absolutely saps my skin of moisture. I have recently found a Clinique lotion that works really well but I am always looking for something more to do, so I will look into these.
Anything to help guard against the heat is a God send though. Sunscreen for sure.
My mom and sister both have that along with a couple other things. ❤️ I hope you’re doing well!
Bit complicated for me. Since my Hashimotos diagnosis I've just dealt with the skin issues by using a dead sea salt mineral scrub to get rid of dry skin on the surface and then some(preferably paraben free) lotion with aloe to soak back in. Can't do much for my face because of having a full beard, but been using a cooling beard cream with mint in it and been meaning to start using beard tonics and serums. A big concern of mine as of late has been the fact that I ALSO have Vitiligo. I'm pale enough that it doesn't make a visual difference, but the patches of skin without pigmentation do get very irritated very easily, making them turn pinkish and puffy. Only really a big concern for the skin on the backs of my hands, back and side of my head, and elbows. Still haven't found a way to deal with that.
i need your hair care routine please!! So pretty 🖤🖤🦇
That's still a work in progress for me as well. Trying to figure out what works.
I’ll have to try that sunscreen I have yet to find one I am completely happy with so far. I use Nuetrogena healthy defense in 50 but I am not 💯 on it.
I'm so glad I found your channel, have lived under a rock I guess 🖤
Welcome aboard!
This video has been super helpful. I am curious if you use makeup for sensitive skin as well? (I love how you style your makeup as well. It looks so elegant.)
Really nice video Angela I hope it helps people out
Thank you, Ronnie!
@@angelabenedict you're welcome enjoy the rest of your night
I want to thank you for sharing a part of your life. You are really an amazing woman and so passionate about things. You really look like an Angel 😇😇. ❤️
That's sweet of you to say, thank you so much for watching.
@@angelabenedict i just wanted to wish you and family and friends a wonderful Valentine"s Day.
I just wanted to say that your makeup and clothes looks really really cool
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s when I was 20, I’m 25 now and am in remission now since changing my diet (autoimmune protocol and no longer being vegan), thank you so much for mentioning your situation, it’s so nice to come across someone who can relate!
So weird I use the neogen green tea cleanser as well! Lol
And the The Ordinary hyalauronic acid lol...
@@user-ex8ki3sz6i Congrats on going into remission! I'm trying so hard to go into remission, myself. When I was first diagnosed my antibodies were over 900 and at last check they were 177. I cut gluten out of my diet, I ate a lot of probiotic rich foods like kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and prebiotics such as berries avocados bananas, hard cheeses that kind of thing. I still eat meat and dairy. I also take vitamin d, coq10, iron and a prenatal multivite. Did you do the autoimmune protocol to the letter or was it a diet loosely based on the autoimmune protocol?
@@angelabenedict I did it pretty much to the letter for about 9 months
I use CosRx, Somebime, isintree, laniege toner and eye cream, and klairs serums. CosRX is brilliant and you need so little.
Hashimotos is undoubtedly a challenge to live with. The links to reliable skincare products are helpful btw.
It really does suck. I'm happy to help! I was treating myself for dehydrated skin before the diagnosis so I was a step ahead of the game. I'm still learning though.
Was diagnosed with hashi about 2 years ago, then had my thyroid removed last year for cancerous cells in a nodule. My skin has really hit a rough patch with it being removed. I wish it was an easier process!
It's never an easy process. When hormones become involved the skin really takes a hit. It's all about getting your skin to level out. When your hormones are imbalanced, it's really important to pay attention to your barrier and make sure that that's healthy and protected.
I think you would enjoy snail mucin products (maybe try Cosrx and Peach Slices).
I have a snail mucine essence from Cosrx. I have to give it a second try because my skin got way too dehydrated and I had to really resort to some hardcore measures to get it back to normal.
I don't know how i missed this vid!
I have Hashi's and a few other issues- and i have had an awful time with changing up my skincare routine especially in my early 40s. Thank you for this vid!
I would love to know if you do anything special for your hair- the Hashimoto's plus the meds has my hair shedding like mad. (I know this is an old video but i had to ask 😊 ) much 🖤
I love this!❤️just curious what do you think of skincare devices like led masks and microcurrent devices?? Do you use any of them? Thankyou😊🥰
Thank you! I have a NuFace microcurrent device that I'm testing out. So far I'm not noticing anything concrete but the technology has been used to effectively treat bells Palsy so it's got the science and results to back it up. I may just be in a position where I don't quite need it as much.
My thyroid is super out of whack right now. My skin is so dry and flaky. I'm so glad you made this vid.😘😘😘
It's crazy just how much of the bodies functions that the thyroid affects.
@@angelabenedict yess!! Mentally I'm a mess, my weight is going up. I have been a bad girl and haven't been having my thyroid checked regularly. If it's not right,myvwhole body tells me lol
@@starshine311 Some refer to it as the nervous disease as anxiety and depression is a known side effect. If you're not sure where your levels are at it's probably a good idea to get checked as they can fluctuate, especially in cases of hashimoto's where they're all over the place. Getting an idea of where your TSH, free t3 and free t4 are will give the doctor an idea of where to adjust your dosage. Once you're back to some semblance of normality you should start to feel better.
@@angelabenedict So true though! As someone who was born with hypothyroidism and has dealt with 33 years of problems that all stem from it, its absurd how that one little thing can control so much!
Just found you and subbed I’m a mature lady with hashi as well I’m really struggling so I’m happy to have found your channel. Terrible dry itchy skin not much money to buy recommend products but hoping for tips to help me thank you
Thanks for subbing! I try to keep things as cost effective as possible. There are some things that I've not been able to find cheaper alternatives for but if you have any questions I'm happy to try and help!
I’m a month behind, but thank you so much for this video!!🖤🖤 I have Hashi’s and I’m 42 so I’m copying you a lot here. 😅😅💘 My skin’s been more blotchy lately because I have mono, but I’ve had rosacea since elementary school. My neck gives me away a little age-wise, but I’ve been getting chin zits. 😂🤦🏻♀️ Hormones and dehydration! Definitely sounds like I need the extra oil cleanse on my T-zone in particular; the zits are the worst.
Ah, dear Angela. If only I lived in your area. You would be my go to esthetician. I agree 100% with you on sunscreen. I have acneic skin because hormones are just a f@#%er. I've used mostly Paula's Choice products with a decent amount of success. Have you ever tried that brand? I'd be interested to hear your opinion on it. Cerave is another good drugstore brand I enjoy using so now I'm going to try that sunscreen you showed. You look absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing your routine with all of us. Good luck with the hashimotos battle. We appreciate you taking the time to make this video and can't wait for the next one. Stay beautiful, our precious goth angel. Xoxo ❤
Still beautiful, ty
Cerave is life. On the contrary, I just cannot with Ordinary. Way too harsh and totally uneffective on me. No idea why. This video is one of the most useful Ive ever seen. Thx beautiful x
Everyone's skin is so different. It's kind of like a fingerprint, whereas one might work for one person it's like kryptonite for other people. CeraVe products I'm kind of on the fence with. I like it for my body but for my face, not so much. However I react quite well to ceramide and love ceramide containing products but with cerve I can only use it on my body.
@@angelabenedict Arf, sorry dear, I haven't seen your answer. Funny you said that. For my skin, it's quite the opposite. CeraVe is ideal for my face, not so much for my body. Fortunately, I would not go so far as to say that it is detrimental. I would just say it doesn't do anything. It's just as useless as water. Fortunately, I no longer have the same requirement for that body as I used to. It's especially my face, neck and some parts of the arms that still bother me and a lot sometimes.
Until last year, CBD products worked wonders for my face and body. I had to quit for a few weeks and when I switched to CeraVe the CBD suddenly went mute. Idk why..
I completely agree with the fact that no one reacts exactly the same way to products intended for the same type of skin problem. Everyone champions water sprays to keep the face hydrated for instance. Personally, I react allergically to this.. even though it's just water..
Thank you for making this. I feel you on the puffy face stuff. Did you know if you lose too much iron and can't hold onto it, you will start to have hypothyroidism that is correctable so long as you just get more iron in you. I'm so sensitive to pharma that 25mcg of levothyroxine made me exhibit symptoms of hyperthyroidism in two months (WORST thyroid storm ever. just constant sweats, and panic attacks, vertigo, etc etc. heart palpitations horrible) so my endocrinologist was like "Your body is stressed from iron and blood loss you just need to stop the bleeding on blood thinners and hold onto iron continuously bc your thyroid is going up and down rapidly and medication will not fix it. you do not have a thyroid disorder." so yea. Even though I have gluten intolerance, Celiac Disease, I do not have hashimoto's or actual hypothyroidism. It's all iron loss. It's just amazing how important iron is for thyroid function. So point being. Please also get your iron levels, ferritin and iron saturation especially, checked.
On a positive note: you do not look like you're even in your 30's so while i get compliments very similarly I'm still buying a few things you recommended bc I'm extremely fair, more fair than you are and I have a feeling, they are going to be amazing products. I love skin care. It's therapy really.
It’s taking me 4 years to finally be able to tolerate thyroxine even on 25mg I was in a terrible state so I know we’re your coming from. I know I need more iron and ferritin levels are low but how do I raise them? Everything I eat I’m sensitive to, causing ibs and bloating so I go without some days as I just can’t stand the stomach pain I’m mature lady in London uk I also have cfs and fibromyalgia
@@londonleela6769 You need to get feraheme iron IV's I can't absorb iron through my gut. It took 34 yrs until I became iron deficient due to blood thinners. Prior I was getting just enough in my diet. Animal sources are best. Eat a tiny amt of lean beef, organic, a few times a week. Do not do so after heavy exercise or take any iron supplement after heavy exercise bc your adrenal hormones reduce absorption. Getting iron directly into your veins is best. You will bloat, retain fluid, may feel fatigue and some stomach pains so ask them to give it to you with IV fluids. Get it administered over 30 mins instead of 15. I get 500mg twice a week every month, once a month for a total of 1000mg. I however use a lot of iron. You sweat it out, use it for muscle building etc. I am very athletic. Once you get to a healthy level your body will stop the inflammatory process and you will have minimal bloating and flu like symptoms. So don't be scared. It's normal. Our bodies have a billion mechanisms to prevent toxicity overload of iron. When you are defficient it takes your body a bit to 'reboot' and figure out what to do with it. Other symtoms of low iron include muscle pain, and nerve pain, mood instability, insomnia, hair loss, brittle nails, shadows under eyes, visible veins on face, jaudice, etc.
So for me once my iron went from a 2 (normal starting range for a woman is like 50 lol) to about a 20 my body started to feel "safe" with the ferritin level so no more need for levo. So first get your levels checked, everything, trans- and ferritin so you can tell how you metabolize ferritin. If you do not metabolize ferritin efficiently your transferrin will be low. So this is what binds and transports iron. Ferritin is basically the protein that stores iron it's your blood iron stores that become usable iron to make happy blood cells with. When you get that up, your body releases that based on how well your body metabolizes iron. So if your transferrin is high, that' GREAT that means your body is over compensating. So for example. My body will go from hemoglobin 14 (healthy) to 6 in 3 days on my blood thinners. I will recoup that blood loss in 2 weeks or less if I have enough ferritin bc my transferrin is over 400, 500 most times. Normal values fall in 200-300 range. Each lab is different.
@@broken_rebirth bless you for taking time to message me I really appreciate the information you have given me and will definitely act accordingly but however I can’t see my dr agreeing to a transfusion because although I’m low I’m not classed as dire my ferritin really is the problem at the moment so I will buy some organic beef as you suggested. To think of a life without having to take these thyroxine tablets every day would be amazing I feel there poison to me. God bless you for your helpful advice x
Thanks for sharing your routine. You're so incredibly knowledgable. I know the ordinary is cruelty free but do you have any recommendations for the other products? My skin is super dry and I could use some creamier moisturizers and toners. Also, would love to see more of dressing like songs videos. They are so neat and I love your song choices.
Edit: Also, I've heard you're not supposed to use mechanical exfoliation on your face as it can be too abrasive. At least that's what I've heard from dermatologists. Just thought I'd share :)
If you're looking for a creamier moisturizers I recommend embryolisse lait creme concentrate. It's very rich and hydrating. Babors products are not only cruelty free but they're highly sustainable as they use recycled water, run by solar and have worked hard to reduce their carbon footprint. As far as the mechanical exfoliation, it's fine so long as it's done mindfully. Oftentimes the issue with mechanical exfoliation arises when they're talking about mechanically exfoliating cleansers. They can be quite problematic for example St Ives uses crushed peach pits and walnut shells which are not buffered at all and contain sharp edges which create micro tears in the skin and allow bacteria to get in. The others use micro exfoliating beads that do not dissolve in water and are pollution risk when introduced to the ocean. The gloves that I use for example I use quite gently and focus on areas around the corners of the nose, mentalis which is just under the chin where blackheads accumulate and temples. So long as you're gentle it's quite effective and safe.
Thank you for telling us this Information, and you are very very right to, because Darker Skin People can get Skin Cancer to, my Friend.
Very welcome! Skin is skin and whereas ethnically we may vary, the one thing we have in common is that bastard sun, as lovely as it feels on the skin can mess you up something fierce if you're not careful.
Thank you, Rockstar : )
Happy valentines day !
You're very welcome, happy valentines day to you too!
My grandma had thyroid problems and had to have her thyroid removed. She was a beauty operator and also dyed her hair frequently. When they removed her thyroid they found a ton of hair dye buildup in it. Her body didn't like the chemicals.
I'm a white redhead, and my skin burns very easily. Last summer I got burned on cloudy day when the sun wasn't even out, so after that I have been extremely careful specially on summers...
I really like the ordinary products and cerave. I used to have bad acne and oily skin and now I’m clear and my skin is even and without blemish. Sometimes it gets dehydrated butI just use the hyaluronic acid and squaline oil. I agree sunscreen is sooooo important. I used to use so many products but I’ve learned less is more unless you have a specific diagnosis. My grandma and my mom used Vaseline or aloe there whole lives and had perfect skin and never understood why I didn’t. So I took a page out from that book to stop using so many products. I used to have 10 products and now I’m at 4.
I wanted to also say that I’m sorry that you had to go through that and you seem like you’re dealing with it pretty well. Learning about anything like that is always nerve wrecking but it’s good to know why. Sometimes we never get to know why. We ask ourselves why and never get an answer. To know why is like a sigh of relief because now it’s what can we do from here. I’m glad you found something that works for you. I have all the love and the world for you and your videos. You are awesome.
Thank you so much! I'm with you on the CeraVe and the ordinary products. Learning and understanding your skin is so much trial and error and once you find those key products that do the thing, it becomes a lot easier from there.
love you Angie🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Hi! Could you talk about your experience as an aesthetician? I'm considering getting training and you were the first person I thought about when doing research.
Thank you so much for this info, I never knew there was a difference between dry and dehydrated skin! It's very interesting in how it encompasses daily skin routines, product type, and health. Question, how do you re-apply serums with make up and how do you not have acne if the skin barrier isn't intact?
*Some constructive criticism for future videos would be getting a better mic for sound quality, if posible. 🖤🦇
Yeah, I'm upset about that. I had the mic settings set too low. Not sure how it happened but it changed from my last video. I didn't realize it happened until the playback post filming.
Instead of a serum, if you're applying over make-up I recommend an essence, toner or essence mist. A serums consistency will interfere with your make-up and smear it right off. Put in between the palms and gently pat onto your skin.
I use the Cereve 30 spf, but now i'm going to upgrade to 50 SPF
I've been recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism but for years, probably from before I even had my thyroid levels tested, I've found I need a *lot* of water to be able to walk normally (also diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my 30s but I suspect it was missed for years before then and it was a condition both my parents had), round about the 5-6 litres a day mark. My skin also goes through cycles of oiliness and dryness, more so on certain areas of my face, feet, hands and legs. Last year I bought a jar of Aurelia London Miracle Cleanser and that's really nice and very gentle. I've also got a few of their other products and I'd recommend them all, especially the Balance & Purify Citrus Cleanser and Balancing Ultra-Light Moisturiser for anyone with combination skin. Their Revitalise & Glow Serum is lovely as well and you use such a small amount each time 2-3 drops, I think) that even though the bottle is tiny, it lasts a long time. The Miracle Cleanser comes with a bamboo muslin cloth to clean off the cleanser and that also gives a bit of an exfoliation to your face because of its texture. Many of their products are also probiotic. I've used quite a few of The Ordinary products as well and really like them, plus, you don't have to pay through the nose for them.
Something that some people might find helpful as well is making their own Golden Milk drinks. When I make it I use plant-based milk alternatives (a mix of almond and coconut is really nice) and float a bit of cold-pressed hemp oil on the surface. It's a pleasant-tasting warm drink and because it's all natural stuff you're not putting any preservatives into your body with it and the oil, I've found, helps my skin and my joints, but making the turmeric paste that you use in the drink can be time-consuming and you have to make a new batch each week because each batch will only stay fresh enough to last for a week, which can get frustrating as time goes on.
Feel you on this! Life long hypo here, and I've dealt with all of that as well
Where's the Elizabeth Bathory technique?
That would be referred to as a 'blood incident' and goes beyond my license.
Hi Angela, Can you please tell what you said in other video I can't find about the anti aging procedure you said everyone is getting. What do you think is the best for creepy undereyes? I'm thinking of getting profhilo, but weighing up which is best. I'm mostly focusing on what to do with eyes. You're the one to ask- you are ageless😍 Thank you :)
I’m very pale and burn so easily. I wear Neutrogena 110 sunscreen everyday. I swear by it.
Sunscreen is such an important step.
Are facials necessary if I have a thorough skincare routine like this? Do you feel that the peel pads are good enough in preventing wrinkles that it replaces the need for botox?
HI! Love your channel.
Hi, I have it too, I also have r.a., one kidney, endometriosis,and I had Neuro spinal surgery c-1-10. My neck is full of titanium. Now I have osteoporosis. Thanks for your message, us compromised people need all the information we can get. My place is full of 💀 , because of the bone thing. Stay positive stay weird.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear that! All of these medical issues do take its toll on your skin. Your skin is a really good marker for how you're doing health-wise. Unhealthy people are dry, their complexion is quite sallow and overall dull in appearance. Healthy people glow. I've always used skin as a benchmark to what's going on in my body. And I can always tell when I'm coming down with something because my skin takes a hit.
Woo hoo a second part!
I'm 44 and I look young because I only trust Avene, sunscreen & Japanese foundations :))
I hope you enjoy this one!
@@angelabenedict amazing video, great info from a pro. Grateful for your expertise Angela! 🖤💜
in regards to the ordinary hyalauronic acid, how often should you be applying it? also are all these steps something you tend to do in the morning or are some of them better to do at night before you go to sleep? thanks!
I apply The Ordinary Hyalauronic twice daily. Once in my morning routine and once at night and my routine is the same for both am and pm. The only difference is I use the sunscreen in the am. I tend to do this within 20 minutes of waking up.
Do you by chance have a list of what Ingredients to look for in face products? I was searching the ones you use but unfortunately most are not vegan and cruelty free but I've been working on my skin for all my life...acne prone, redness..combo skin and I go through so many different products just trying to find something that works
Do you apply sunscreen even if you spend the day at home? I've already heard about UV rays through screens but I dont know if sunscreen is a necessity for that.
I've heard that as well but it seems a bit overkill to me. If you're primarily perched in front of a window where the sun is blaring through, I can see why that would be necessary but otherwise you should be fine without.
Thank you for sharing!
Can I also ask where you got that amazing lantern lamp in the background?
No worries, I'm happy you liked it. This is where I got the lamp: amzn.to/3sEO8qw
Oh awesome! Thank you so much! I was having a hard time finding a floor lamp that didn't look like an ugly stick. 😂
@@TheDevilChrno The true color is what it looks like on Amazon. I edited it for the pic.
Not to be gross, I use to have bad breakouts on my skin and certain cleansers really hurt. Over time things got a little better. ❤️
That's not gross at all. Part of my job are extractions so anything that needs to be popped is a regular day at the office. I'm glad to hear that things got better for you.
I always feel unsatisfied while using hyaluronic acid. I might go back to it at some point, but for now I prefer beta-glucan, it gives an immediate hydrating effect. I use ìunik's serum.
Everyone's skin is different so where is hyaluronic acid might work for me maybe it's not the best product for you but then again it's always with how you use it. A lot of people use a product but if you're not using it correctly it can be counterintuitive. For example you always want to be applying hyaluronic acid to damp skin. It's a water loving product and holds a thousand times it's weight in water so when it pulls water into it if you're applying it to dry skin the only place it's going to get that water from is your skin so it's actually going to dry your skin out more by pulling water out of your skin. Apply it to damp skin and then go that extra step forward and miss your face with a bit of water and massage it in.
I go cheap. I use Nutregena drugstore skin care.
Can you please do a face makeup video.
UA-cam is funny, for the last week the previous video kept showing on the recommended videos page. Then this one appears today. I swear we are just in one big Google simulation.
This came up recommended?
@@angelabenedict Not this one, the one from 2 years ago. "Aging Like a Goth | An Estheticians Skin Care Routine"
@@RoseKindred Oh weird! This is the update since a lot of the stuff I loved has been discontinued. I don't know why brands do that. If something is doing well, keep making it.
What do you recommend for people with Ichthyosis vulgaris (on hands and feet)?
Anyone know a good alternative for the Klorane Hydrating Water Cream? It doesn’t ship to Canada unfortunetely
Neutragena makes a water cream.
What would you recommend for treating in grown hairs on the chest and shoulder area and then preventing them?
Regular exfoliation in the shower (those mitts from the video are good) and PFB. It's a product specifically designed for ingrowns that comes in a roll on and is very effective against ingrowns.
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Question: when it comes to sunscreen, so you put that on fist, then makeup. I was always taught it has a 2!hr life and then reapply. So when you already have makeup on how do you reapply. I work indoors for 8.5, so I’m protected on the way to work, but what do I do after??
I put it on first and then the makeup over it which also has SPF content in it. They make an SPF spray now if you plan to be in the sun longer than it's half life which you can Spritz right over your makeup.
How do you feel about micro needling? I've heard its great to get collagen formation and wrinkle reduction.
I'm still on the fence about it. I'd be concerned with those who scar easily and even if it's mildly invasive you're opening yourself up to potential damage/infecion. The reason that I say this is because of it's new focus on home use and putting it in unskilled hands. With things like that result in puncturing the skin, you really want that to be performed by a professional. I used to perform this treatment but slightly differently as it had to be done in accordance with my license. It was essentially a blunt pen used in an S shape motion throughout the face. I think when looking into anti-aging treatments we need to establish if your aging is in fact aging and not diet/nutrient related, dehydrated skin and what type of aging you're experiencing. You're either a wrinkler or a sagger. Once we get a handle on that, the next course of action is finding the treatment that's tailored to your needs. Sometimes it's not always microneedling, sometimes it can be. It's down to the individual.
I had a chemical bleach burn on my scalp from a hair dye job gone wrong, hair never grew back. Then I used gin ambers derma roller, the hair came back. My sister also had a faint frown line and made it disappear after a few months using the derma roller daily. So they definitely work on at least some people like us.
@@angelabenedict what do you recommend for a sagger