Oh my gosh! How is she not bigger on you tube? She's amazing and so knowledgeable and informative, her skin looks amazing and she is just super nice, love her 💗💗💗💗! Her kids are so cute! They will grow up with amazing skin!
AND - she gets to the science and straight to the point, not like the other ladies you have to cut thru a lot of blah blah to get a tiny bit of info. Also she’s got the real background and you feel you can trust her words. And she carries herself so professionally. If you’re reading this your parents must be very proud of you! Just discovered your channel tonight!
Your children are beautiful. 🥰 Thank you for all the information . Its refreshing to see a Black dermatologist. I has one and trust me it took years to find him .
for the peeling niacinamide from the ordinary: using less helps a lot. 1 or max 2 drops for face and neck is enough (it's 10%, which is a loot, so one drop is more than enough).
So as I’m listening and just admiring and soaking in knowledge I look above Dr.Stephens head and see “Dermatology for skin of color” ❤❤ my heart melted. ma’am you can teach me your wisdom anytime 😊😊
As far as the ordinary works I’m very very oily and I’ve been loving the products but what I do is layer them of course put on my sunscreen let it sit for about 10-15 minutes enjoy your coffee🥃☕️ LOL and your make up will be lovely all day😊
I absolutely *love* that you provided the additional information about which products work better with makeup!!! That’s so important and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve discontinued using what was likely an amazing product because of how my makeup looked on top of it. *HOWEVER*... I’m happy to report that my makeup game has been reduced down to almost nothing anyway thanks to 1) the pandemic and 2) perfecting my skincare routine (courtesy of your recommendations).
My favorite Retinoid is the ordinary 2% emulsion. I’ve tried all of the Inkeys and Ordinary Retinols. It’s just good for me. And it’s an PM product so I haven’t tried it before makeup. Usually with makeup the spreadable primer is great on top of most products.
It would be helpful if you would list your recommendations in the description so we have a ready list available when shopping. I appreciate your dermatological and cosmetic viewpoint. Love your vlog.
Hi Dr. Stephen's, you are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.could you make a video on hormonal acne? I am a woman in my early 30's and would love to see the products you recommend for AM and PM
OMG what a beautiful family! Thanks for very informational videos. I work with skincare so I need to constantly study and research so that I can successfully recommend product. I love chemistry and that actually made me hooked into skincare ingredients. Thanks!
Super informative!! As a medical student (who just finished up her Derm block), I love the explanations as to how all of these ingredients interfere with various pathways. Could you do a video on chemical peels/ microderming, etc.? Would love to see it!
Thank you for this video, esp. for comparing these 2 affordable brands. I stopped using the Ordinary niacinamide because of the pilling, and haven't tried another since. Now I'm going to try the Inkey List.
💗THANK YOU, Dr. Alexis Stephens! This has been THE most informative comparison with the inclusion that MANY want to know about---can I wear makeup?! I am LOVING all your videos so far, can't wait to see more! You're amazing! 💗
I noticed you mentioned foundation can be the culprit of clogged pores. Do you have any non comedogenic recommendations? A video about this would be awesome!
I wish I could book an appointment with u! It’s a shame my city (Grand Rapids, MI) doesn’t have one black dermatologist or one who is knowledgeable about African American skin. I’ve felt so helpless guessing at would help me just to be disappointed because I’ve NEVER seen any positive results or improvement from anything I’ve tried via a dermatologist or a esthetician. Lots of money wasted over the years, lots of tears and frustration. Your videos make me feel I’m getting the knowledge necessary to understand how the skin works, why things haven’t worked and given me hope to try at improving my skin again with some of your suggestions. Thank u so much for what you do!
Fantastic video, beautifully executed. Hope you continue to grow subscribers. You can really help them. Your hearts in it. Proud of you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😘 from 🇬🇧
Thank you Dr. Alexis. I learned a lot about different acids. I was curious to why my skin was balling up when I applied makeup; after using Ordinary's niacinamide. I need the implement retinol but nervous about when to use it, Bakuchiol is the way for me.
Thank you for all this information. I really appreciate how thorough you are. Dr. Alexis, apart from these topical products, do you also recommend microneedling to minimize pores or does that only help acne scarring?
Thanks for a very informative video. Adorable kids too! I am acne prone and rosacea prone. Treating with azealic acid and Plexion cream. I use Differin at night. I would love to see a video or get advice on introducing a PHA for exfoliation.
Is professional microneedling with platelet rich plasma safe and effective for dark skin for the treatment of large pores and atrophic acne scars? Also is platelet rich plasma injections effective for traction alopecia? Also I use mineral oil to in my double cleanse regimen before I cleanse with cerave SA cleanser. Is mineral oil bad for my pores. What could I use instead as I have found micellar water to not be as effective to remove my makeup?
Ur babies r beautiful! ❤️ U give such valuable information that I took notes! 😃 would u recommend Inkey niacinamide for day and Thr Ordinary for night? And does Elta MD work good under makeup? 😊❤️💄
nancykerrigan - It’s a vit. a ester also known as Granactive Retinoid. There’s not as much research done on its efficacy in comparison to retinoic acid - besides the small studies presented to us by its pioneers. Dr Dray has a video on it.
Amazing info Dr. Alexis! I'm wondering if you have any thoughts on Laser Away's Clear and Brilliant treatment for minimizing pores?! Is it safe and effective for Black skin?
Thank you for this video. It was so helpful. I was wondering why you don’t recommend oil cleansing or cleansing balms? I’ve been using the double cleanse method for a couple months and been loving it. But I don’t want to be causing damage to my pores. Suggestions?
Thank you for this video. Could you make a video about laser(pico) for pores?I'm missing the insight of an poc derm on UA-cam. So happy to have you here. X
Your family is beautiful and so are you.. thank you for this wealth of knowledge.. I am learning so much from your videos.. can you please make a video on q switch lasers for treating hyperpigmentation on the cheeks.. dr v says no to any sort of heat treatments for POC.. thanks and keep growing.. you are one of the most knowledgable doctors on you tube.. love from india 🇮🇳 ❤️
wow, Love this , thank you so much, just wanted to know if we have to apply all of the products every day? more night time or day time? thank you so much!
I have been learning so much watching your channel, you are beautiful and so are your kids. Thank you for taking the time to teach us about our skin, I love how knowledgeable you are and you make it so easy for us to understand. 🙏👍🏼😍😘❤️
I was wondering why squaline breaks me out so horribly😑 Will definitely be trying the inkey list now that I know it works better with makeup. Do you have any affiliate links so I can support your channel? I've been really enjoying binging your videos! PS beautiful babies!❤❤❤
I use The Ordinary product and I SWEAR BY THEM! I use them at night, so I do not have to worry about the "make up" issues discussed in this video. My skin has completely improved in just a year's time. I will now be adding the Niacinamide into my routine. I just need to know, Can I blend Niacinamide with HA and Alpha Arbutin?
Yes, you can. In previous videos she mentioned that niacinamide can be used with practically anything. I normally use niacinamide & HA in my morning routine and HA and alpha Arbutin at night. Hope this helps!
I want to start double cleansing and I was going to use a cleansing oil. However, I’d like to minimize the appearance of my pores. Should I not double cleanse?
Will this work for small icepick scar/deep open pores? I'm not sure how to describe it when you remove a blackhead but it leaves a small deep hole that never heals
In what order would I use the products by Ordinary? I have combination skin that isn’t acne prone and large pores are in my T-zone. Any recommendations?
Wow I have watched soooo many videos like this and have learned a lot of stuff but this one was so informative and you delivered it in such an understandable way! I’ve subscribed and thank you so much for all this information! Definitely one of the best videos I’ve seen!
Love your beauty knowledge! I was wondering. If cleansing oils and balms are not the best for pores, is it better to just use a good makeup remover as a first cleanse? Of course, some cleansers are good at removing makeup too. Are there any makeup removers that you recommend? Thank You. :) ~debbie
Oh my gosh! How is she not bigger on you tube? She's amazing and so knowledgeable and informative, her skin looks amazing and she is just super nice, love her 💗💗💗💗! Her kids are so cute! They will grow up with amazing skin!
Jennifer Eaves YESS she’s so amazing!!
the goddess will be at the top of the pyramid very soon she is the best
Agreed!!!
AND - she gets to the science and straight to the point, not like the other ladies you have to cut thru a lot of blah blah to get a tiny bit of info. Also she’s got the real background and you feel you can trust her words. And she carries herself so professionally. If you’re reading this your parents must be very proud of you! Just discovered your channel tonight!
🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ too much
Aren't we fortunate to have you here on YT. A dermatologist and a cosmetic chemist all rolled in one. Perfect.
Your children are beautiful. 🥰 Thank you for all the information . Its refreshing to see a Black dermatologist. I has one and trust me it took years to find him .
for the peeling niacinamide from the ordinary: using less helps a lot. 1 or max 2 drops for face and neck is enough (it's 10%, which is a loot, so one drop is more than enough).
So as I’m listening and just admiring and soaking in knowledge I look above Dr.Stephens head and see “Dermatology for skin of color” ❤❤ my heart melted. ma’am you can teach me your wisdom anytime 😊😊
You are the TRUTH. I replaced the inkey retinol with bha/salicylic acid and had immediate improvement in pores and bumps. Thanks!
It’s bha aand sacylic acid the same? And also why don’t u use both retinol and sacylid?
Can you please include products for improving skin texture. I found this video very informative.
As far as the ordinary works I’m very very oily and I’ve been loving the products but what I do is layer them of course put on my sunscreen let it sit for about 10-15 minutes enjoy your coffee🥃☕️ LOL and your make up will be lovely all day😊
She is beautiful! So is he!
Thank you so much!
Your children are so beautiful!
And your voice is so nice and soothing! 🙏🏽 thanks for your help!
Thank you for doing such a great job presenting the science and important considerations to help us make an informed decision.
Thank you so much for watching!
I’ve watch ever video😍😍😍😍😍 how can we support you to continue this wealth of knowledge that you are providing??👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you for mentioning CIOs. I wasn't aware of how dangerous they were. And I love Kiwi, so that's exciting!
This is the best video and sooo high value! Plus the babies are too precious! Thank you!
I really like her, she's so knowledgeable and very nice!
I absolutely *love* that you provided the additional information about which products work better with makeup!!! That’s so important and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve discontinued using what was likely an amazing product because of how my makeup looked on top of it. *HOWEVER*... I’m happy to report that my makeup game has been reduced down to almost nothing anyway thanks to 1) the pandemic and 2) perfecting my skincare routine (courtesy of your recommendations).
Nothing sweeter than smiling happy energetic children💜
My favorite Retinoid is the ordinary 2% emulsion. I’ve tried all of the Inkeys and Ordinary Retinols. It’s just good for me. And it’s an PM product so I haven’t tried it before makeup. Usually with makeup the spreadable primer is great on top of most products.
OMG you’re so knowledgeable, thorough & helpful! Your children are beautiful like their mommy!
Hi Doc! Please help with strawberry legs/chicken skin? I believe the condition is called keratosis pilaris??
Amlactin!
It would be helpful if you would list your recommendations in the description so we have a ready list available when shopping. I appreciate your dermatological and cosmetic viewpoint. Love your vlog.
She did
Whewwww with my oily skin and large pores, this video got me to subscribe! Thank you Dr!
Never met someone with the same last name!!
Hi Dr. Stephen's, you are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.could you make a video on hormonal acne? I am a woman in my early 30's and would love to see the products you recommend for AM and PM
OMG what a beautiful family! Thanks for very informational videos. I work with skincare so I need to constantly study and research so that I can successfully recommend product. I love chemistry and that actually made me hooked into skincare ingredients. Thanks!
Super informative!! As a medical student (who just finished up her Derm block), I love the explanations as to how all of these ingredients interfere with various pathways. Could you do a video on chemical peels/ microderming, etc.? Would love to see it!
Thank you for this video, esp. for comparing these 2 affordable brands. I stopped using the Ordinary niacinamide because of the pilling, and haven't tried another since. Now I'm going to try the Inkey List.
AWWWWW these babies are SOOOOO CUUUUTE ....awww wonderful video
💗THANK YOU, Dr. Alexis Stephens! This has been THE most informative comparison with the inclusion that MANY want to know about---can I wear makeup?! I am LOVING all your videos so far, can't wait to see more! You're amazing! 💗
Restocking on skin care today and came back to this video because you are the best!
Thank you’
I noticed you mentioned foundation can be the culprit of clogged pores. Do you have any non comedogenic recommendations? A video about this would be awesome!
MAC foundation - Studio Flix Fluid SPF15
Can you review the GOOD MOLECULES line ?
I wish I could book an appointment with u! It’s a shame my city (Grand Rapids, MI) doesn’t have one black dermatologist or one who is knowledgeable about African American skin. I’ve felt so helpless guessing at would help me just to be disappointed because I’ve NEVER seen any positive results or improvement from anything I’ve tried via a dermatologist or a esthetician. Lots of money wasted over the years, lots of tears and frustration. Your videos make me feel I’m getting the knowledge necessary to understand how the skin works, why things haven’t worked and given me hope to try at improving my skin again with some of your suggestions. Thank u so much for what you do!
Fantastic video, beautifully executed. Hope you continue to grow subscribers. You can really help them. Your hearts in it. Proud of you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😘 from 🇬🇧
Love your videos 👍🏽 Would you do another video on the order in which you should apply these?
Omg your babies are BEAUTIFUL!! ❤
The detailed explanations are SO helpful!
So informative, thank you, Dr. Stephens!!
I am so glad I discovered your channel!
You're amazing as always! Thank you for this video. Your daughter is a doll 😍❤👏
Can you make a video on keratosis pilaris and how to deal with the hyperpigmentation that results?
I learn something new every time I listen/watch. Thank you.
My new favorite channel😍 Just subscribed!
Love seeing your crew! They are adorable.
Thank you Dr. Alexis. I learned a lot about different acids. I was curious to why my skin was balling up when I applied makeup; after using Ordinary's niacinamide. I need the implement retinol but nervous about when to use it, Bakuchiol is the way for me.
Thank you for all this information. I really appreciate how thorough you are. Dr. Alexis, apart from these topical products, do you also recommend microneedling to minimize pores or does that only help acne scarring?
Your babies are sooo adorable!!! 😍❤️😍
Such a beautiful family thanks for the information
I'm curious what you think of pixi skin care products and derma e products.
Thanks for a very informative video. Adorable kids too! I am acne prone and rosacea prone. Treating with azealic acid and Plexion cream. I use Differin at night. I would love to see a video or get advice on introducing a PHA for exfoliation.
I just fell in love with your channel! Thanks for all the awesome advise🤗 in what city do you practice?
Thanks very much for the tips. Thanks for yr time. You have a beautiful family. God 's blessing ♥️♥️♥️
Is professional microneedling with platelet rich plasma safe and effective for dark skin for the treatment of large pores and atrophic acne scars? Also is platelet rich plasma injections effective for traction alopecia?
Also I use mineral oil to in my double cleanse regimen before I cleanse with cerave SA cleanser. Is mineral oil bad for my pores. What could I use instead as I have found micellar water to not be as effective to remove my makeup?
You and your beautiful babies just made me give you a big "Thumbs up" . Thanks for the good info!
Thank you so much for this video.
Please a video on skin texture would be great
Thanks ❣️Can you provide links to products you suggest?
Awesome job Thank you for the great information
Ur babies r beautiful! ❤️ U give such valuable information that I took notes! 😃 would u recommend Inkey niacinamide for day and Thr Ordinary for night? And does Elta MD work good under makeup? 😊❤️💄
I asked the Inkey list about it. They said that it’s 0.05% retinol and 0.05% HPR. Sadly very low percentage. It’s good if your starting.
What's HPR?
nancykerrigan - It’s a vit. a ester also known as Granactive Retinoid. There’s not as much research done on its efficacy in comparison to retinoic acid - besides the small studies presented to us by its pioneers. Dr Dray has a video on it.
Amazing info Dr. Alexis! I'm wondering if you have any thoughts on Laser Away's Clear and Brilliant treatment for minimizing pores?! Is it safe and effective for Black skin?
Thank you for this video. It was so helpful. I was wondering why you don’t recommend oil cleansing or cleansing balms? I’ve been using the double cleanse method for a couple months and been loving it. But I don’t want to be causing damage to my pores. Suggestions?
Thank you for this video. Could you make a video about laser(pico) for pores?I'm missing the insight of an poc derm on UA-cam. So happy to have you here. X
Thank you for your support! Ill work on this for you!
Your family is beautiful and so are you.. thank you for this wealth of knowledge.. I am learning so much from your videos.. can you please make a video on q switch lasers for treating hyperpigmentation on the cheeks.. dr v says no to any sort of heat treatments for POC.. thanks and keep growing.. you are one of the most knowledgable doctors on you tube.. love from india 🇮🇳 ❤️
Aww I didn't know you had a little boy too? So sweet!
God Bless you...Dr Stephens ❤
Wow you are amazing Dr Alexis! Thank you so much for considering women who wear make-up. You have saved me in advance :) :)
wow, Love this , thank you so much, just wanted to know if we have to apply all of the products every day? more night time or day time? thank you so much!
I have been learning so much watching your channel, you are beautiful and so are your kids.
Thank you for taking the time to teach us about our skin, I love how knowledgeable you are and you make it so easy for us to understand. 🙏👍🏼😍😘❤️
Beautiful family and great education video. Thank you
Ur video s are so informative...could do a video on which product melanin girls can nd cannot use from de ordinary
Awww ! She’s gorgeous ❤️
Hi, watched the video twice, ordered the Inkey List items, they were delivered today..... Now what🤔🤔🤔
What order and how, when to use them lol?
Thanks
I love your explanation. Thank you very much
What is your opinion about TO retinol in squalane vs retinol in water?
Thank you for your advice!
Could I mix Adapalene with Tretinoin
Your kids are absolutely adorable!
I was wondering why squaline breaks me out so horribly😑 Will definitely be trying the inkey list now that I know it works better with makeup. Do you have any affiliate links so I can support your channel? I've been really enjoying binging your videos! PS beautiful babies!❤❤❤
What are your thoughts on lashes? Magnetic eyelashes especially.
You're have beautiful kids ♥️. Thanks for all the great tips. ♥️♥️♥️
I use The Ordinary product and I SWEAR BY THEM! I use them at night, so I do not have to worry about the "make up" issues discussed in this video. My skin has completely improved in just a year's time. I will now be adding the Niacinamide into my routine. I just need to know, Can I blend Niacinamide with HA and Alpha Arbutin?
Yes, you can. In previous videos she mentioned that niacinamide can be used with practically anything. I normally use niacinamide & HA in my morning routine and HA and alpha Arbutin at night. Hope this helps!
Hi dr Alexis! Which percentage of retinol from the ordinary should I get? I don’t use make up
Love the tulip top.
Your 2 lovely children are very cute ! 😍😍
Your baby is precious!!!!
I want to start double cleansing and I was going to use a cleansing oil. However, I’d like to minimize the appearance of my pores. Should I not double cleanse?
That was my question too.
you can use double cleansing if you wear make up or sunscreen
Will this work for small icepick scar/deep open pores? I'm not sure how to describe it when you remove a blackhead but it
leaves a small deep hole that never heals
Are you talking about a cyst ??? I would have to see a pic to help ....i have Instagram hotchoc35 i do skin consultations
@@dannie.teamnaturalrowe5152 google icepick scars i literally have tiny holes in my skin like a blackhead that never goes away
Your daughter is adorable 💕
After cleansing the face at what stage do you use the retinold? Does it go on before or after a moisturizer, Vitamin E after a serum?
Where in the skincare regimen does each of these products added
Dr Alexis, would you please make a video for curly hair 3b type. Seems that my hair is always frizzy. 🤷♀️
In what order would I use the products by Ordinary? I have combination skin that isn’t acne prone and large pores are in my T-zone. Any recommendations?
Thinnest to thickest
I would like to be your patient. So have a recommendation for Florida?
Great video, can you do a video on gua sha one day please.
Thank you! This is a great video idea
Dr Alexis Stephens wishing you were in LI NY, have a good weekend
There are so many sunscreens by Elta which one are you referring too?
Wow I have watched soooo many videos like this and have learned a lot of stuff but this one was so informative and you delivered it in such an understandable way!
I’ve subscribed and thank you so much for all this information! Definitely one of the best videos I’ve seen!
My skin still gets oily with niacinimide ( by good molecules ) and with retinol ( differin gel ) … is there any other suggestions ?
You are just amazing!
Can I use the inkey list niacinamide with The ordinary vitamin c? I know those two ingredients don’t work together With TO formulation.
We absolutely appreciate you!🥰👩🏾🦲😍
So helpful! Thank you!
I don't wear makeup so I WIN AGAIN!! 🙌🏾😜🤣
Love your beauty knowledge! I was wondering. If cleansing oils and balms are not the best for pores, is it better to just use a good makeup remover as a first cleanse? Of course, some cleansers are good at removing makeup too. Are there any makeup removers that you recommend? Thank You. :) ~debbie