Letâs Get Intimate: Kojic Acid | Dr. Shereene Idriss
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 20. 07. 2024
- School is in session! Get your pens and papers out nerds because today we're talking about kojic acid!
0:00 intro
1:31 summer to fall transition
2:27 history of kojic acid
3:21 what is kojic acid
4:52 benefits of kojic acid
6:23 how does it work
7:48 what are ingredient it pairs well with
8:52 product recommendations
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"It's all about CONSISTENCY over INTENSITY"
You hit the nail on the head on that one Dr. I wish more people would realize this.
From Africa ...her personality blows me away funny, happy, intelligent experienced DR, Idris
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I found your videos recently and they've been soooooo helpful to me! I signed up for the newsletter already. I'm so excited! Thank you Dr. Shereene! đđ
I can not begin to tell you how much I appreciate the valiant efforts you have done to educate us on the Skincare subject
You are brilliant, honest, wise, and your personality always wins the day! Thank you so much Dr. Idriss for sharing your knowledge with us all.
I love kojic acid. I discovered it 6 years ago and bought the soap at a Filipino Store. Used it every 3rd day and let it sit on my skin for a couple of minutes before I washed it off. It took about 4-6 months to see results but the results were great. Still use it to this day.
Which brand?
@@MARIA-RabbitTeethWB-SG20 Kojie San is one of the known better ones.
Youâre the reason I am planning on doing my residency in dermatology
Love the way you deliver, not like you're reading from something. The excitement. Great teacher
My routine has been slowly but surely building up on SkinCeuticals products since a year of watching Shereene đ€Șâșïžâ„ïž
I learn so much from you marvellous Dr I. I threw out and shun all products with hyaluronic acid and the cheaper sister product when you taught HOW it draws moisture from our own dermis. I do very little intervention on my skin, but I'm grateful for this education.
Almost 20-ish years ago, right after high school, I wanted to fade my post-acne dark marks (PIH). And after research online on some problematic websites, I found some Kojic Acid soaps. Used them consistently over idk how long, and my PIH cleared up! I loved them so much. I only semi-recently started incorporating it into my routine again. So good for dark spots.
Did you use it only at night? Or am too? Thanksâ€
@@erionafrancescasherifi4492 I think I used them whenever I showered, so both I think. I would leave it on for a few minutes, then wash it off. When I used them again more recently, I only used it at night but also left it on for a few minutes before washing it off, but increasing the length of time I left it on (before washing it off) as time went on (30 seconds the first few times, then 1 minute, and so on. Definitely use sunscreen religiously, though. Your skin will be super sensitive to the sun.
Congratulations Shereene! Iâm very glad for you đ
Thanks for your very interesting and informative videos, I learn a lot from you!đ·
Hi Dr. Shereene I live in Australia and it was a bitter cold winter. I have been so sick this year I got a disease called Colitis and it has been a a nightmare. I have seen so many specialists and they are still doing ongoing tests so I have very dehydrated skin as I have up to forty bowel movements a day I had to give up my job and life has been difficult. But I want to tell you I look forward to your lovely face and you cheer me up you have given me some wonderful advice for a lady in her early sixties and I just want to say thank you for teaching this old lady to make the best skin I have. God bless you and your gorgeous hubby and beautiful kids.đčđčđčđčđčđ
I am so sorry youâre going through this! I pray you heal and feel better soon â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
Kojic Acid:
Antioxidant
Skin brightner
Antimicrobial - Reduces acne
Anti agent benefits - Helps w hyperpigmentation
I love that you tell us if a product has a noxious scent. I will be returning La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 since I am sensitive to strong scents. It also has denatured alcohol. I should read the ingredients more thoroughly online before I purchase, but often, I don't even know what all the ingredients mean and so my brain just glosses over all the ingredients. Thanks again for all your videos!
This woman is just great!!!
I feel like I'm back in school... waiting for my favourite teacher with a new topic!!! đđđđ... I can sit quietly and listen to every word she's saying!!! đđđ
The only thing it makes me jump out of my chair is when she all of the sudden.. SLAMS the table!! đđ.. ..
Anyway, love the content!!!
Thanks Dr. Shereen đđ
I love your videos. Always learn so much. Love the way you present topics.
Love your videos, I am 67 and I have dry & dull skin, cannot wait for your new line
As someone who lives in Ga I am SO HAPPY that summer is over! I love Fall more than any other season!!!
Same girl! Iâm in VA ready to bounce to upstate NY to escape this heat
@@canna_nymph same!!! Itâs been INSANE here in the south. Iâve been trying to summon fall đ€Ł
@@nikkiforrester740 we here in the south thank you for wielding your powers to bring the temps down âșïž
Another informative video. Thanks for your time and energy. You have inspired me to be more consistent in my skincare routine. That is a key element in feeling better about my appearance.
Thank Again! I am on the crusade against Melasma! Finally, got my hands on Azelaic 15%. Always, looking for things to do on my break from Hydroquone! Thank you, thank you!! đ„°
Thank you so much for the time you take to introduce us to scientific facts about skincare!! It is super informative and helpful for us, who are not derms!! Merci!
The book thud at the beginning! đI am so excited for what's to come - thanks Dr. Idriss! đ
I use kojid acid kojid san zero pigment light soap full body wash daily with palmer cocao butter body lotion + suncream all year round. Since using this soap I look younger, no pigmentation or discolouration.
I get so much compliments about how healthy my skin looks like.
Cannot wait for the exciting news!! Thank you for the video. I will definitely be looking into the products you mentioned!!
Bonjour Shereene, merci beaucoup đ. Jâadore ta chaĂźne et toute lâinformation partagĂ©e. Je suis au QuĂ©bec et je dĂ©teste aussi la chaleur!! Tu es une des seules qui parlent des soins pour lâhiver, trĂšs apprĂ©ciĂ©e car ma peau est trĂšs affectĂ©e par le froid et le temps plus sec. Take good care đ
Love your channel Dr. Idriss! Here are two azelaic acid products that do not pill. 1) Glytone Enhance Brightening Comlex - 12% az acid 2) Cos De Baha AZ - it is 10% (or claims to be) and feels like a slippery serum. A bit tacky after application, but no pilling and can be layered easily!
I really really like your videos. They are so knowledgeable and interesting. I'd love if you talk about skin that is sensitive+acne prone. Also, please review the simple skincare. Lots of respect
Love your videos. A video I would absolutely love to see is recommendations and tips for every age groups. What I should be doing in my twenties, thirties, etc. Thank you!!!
I was literally thinking of incorporating Kojic Acid into my skincare routine and wanted some research prior to that, and here, my favourite derm reads my mind!!! đ
Thank you, Dr. Shereene Idriss â€â€â€â€
I love your videos! †I just found you a few weeks ago and have binged all your videos đ Would you consider doing a video on your favourite cruelty free / vegan skincare products? Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a refreshing and entertaining way đ„°
I started using the La Roche Posay Glycolic about a month ago thanks to Dr Idriss rec in a previous video. I am happy with it. I use it 3 times a week. I do it 3 times in a row or else I forget. It feels good on my (mostly normal) skin. Happy to know I am getting the kojic acid in it already! Good luck with your launch. This is THE ONLY skin care launch Iâve ever followed in my life. Cheers.
Can u mix it with Tretinion?
I personally wouldnât but I donât use trentinoin. I would let the trentinoin do what it does and let it be undisturbed by any other exfoliants. It is a strong active. I use the milder retynaldehyde. But if you wanna use any glycolic acid while also using trentinoin thats definitely a good question for a dermatologist.
Dr. Shereene Can you please do a video about your favorite face masks for each skin type? They're a fun way to pamper yourself when you have time. If they're useless that'd be great to know too! đđ»
Thank you for this content!! In the Philippines, everyone is obsessed with whitening so kojic acid whitening soaps are really popular.
What a intro, I love your personalityâ€â€
So excited for you đ & I canât wait to try out your skincare products đ â€
Oh my goodness! I am so stoked for your skincare line!! đ
Yes, this was very informative Dr. Idris! đđđœ Chef's kiss!
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Love " let's get intimate" series. They are my fav.
I'm going to sign up noooow đ€Ł
When I was in high school, I wanted to go to medical school, but did a complete 180 and ended up going into labor relations instead (mostly because I psyched myself out). I really fell out of love with the field and withdrew from the Master's program I was in. I'm 28 now and have been really thinking about going for it. I started taking some med school pre-reqs I didn't take in undergrad and shadowing PA's and Doctors in the ER. Hearing your stories and seeing you and other physicians so passionate about educating and helping others is a big reason that has inspired me to really consider chasing that old dream. It would be nice to hear any thoughts or advice you may have on people wanting to pursue medical school later in life or as a career change. I'm a bit concerned because my GPA in undergrad wasn't bad, but also wasn't quite to the level most medical programs would want because I didn't take school as seriously when I started. Also super excited for you in launching your line and hoping for a smooth launch!
Just do it. Pursue that dream, diggedly, unflinchingly, even on a part-time basis if need be. Being older gives you a perspective on hard work, on priorities, that the younger you did not possess. Not to mention the wisdom you now possess to work hard for your goals. Eventually, it'll take you across the finish line, all that hard work. And once you're finished, believe me, no one will care that you started later than others in your graduating class, especially if you are one of the top students. đ
Hi there! Go for it if itâs what your whole being wants! I was 28 when I started med school. 1 year after still here! Itâs a rocky road, thereâs crying and self-doubt but at the end of the day I thank myself because I always make it. Hope youâre having a good dayđ
Please go for it!!!! Rooting for you. Keep us updated!
@@TosaNewsense Thank you so much for the encouragement I feel like being a bit older is going to be my edge. I just have to nail that personal statement lol.
@@iCamzie92 That's amazing, thank you so much for sharing! I hope you continue to crush it!
Great video and information Dr. Idriss! Thank you for sharing your knowledge about the wonders of kojic acid with the world!
Shereen! I loved this video and your channel! Just signed up and canât wait for your launch â€ïž
Good morning Dr Idriss! Happy weekend!âïžđ
Hope you will be able ship to Sweden đžđȘ been waiting for your skincare line foreverrrr. Love you and love your content đđ
Thank you! Iâve been waiting for a review on kojic acid for awhile now from a dermatologist
Maelove has a new serum called Fade Away with kojic acid, alpha arbutin, licorice root extract, and a bevy of antioxidant botanicals--without any AHAs to worry about. Love for you to review it!
O wow that sounds great! Have you tried it?
Used it for years. It's amazing. Be prepared, the color is very green.
@@lindakoberna3465 I actually did end up trying it. Got through almost an entire bottle with no issues--even bought another!--but ended up with sensitized skin. I think there's just too many strong ingredients in there for my skin. Glad it's working for you! I still have the entire unopened bottle. I'd give it to you if you were close! LOL
I just wondered about kojic acid yesterday, and she came to answer.
When I was in college, Kojic acid was the hype and still is in the Philippines. So I tried using a Kojic acid soap but ended up having fresh wounds after I used it. After that, I didn't even bother using Kojic acid soap with it since it resulted in that horrible experience. But after watching this, I feel like I need to incorporate Kojic acid soap but I do need to find the one that has a better formulation.
The Kojic Acid Soaps work but its too harsh and drying for most people, but your best bet would be the brand names Kojie-San or the Belo brand as they formulate their bar soaps with other ingredients that would help lessen the irritation from the kojic acid - as oppose to the off brand soaps sold for cheap - the off brand ones also work but theres a higher risk of irritation, especially when the bar soaps here in the PH doesnt disclose the concentration/percentage of the kojic acid in the product. And you will have to incorporate using the kojic soap slowly until your skin can better tolerate it. Best to start using the soap once a day every other day, until you can use it once daily, and progress from there.
On the other hand youre far better off using the recommendations on this video as opposed to the bar soaps as Kojic Acid works better as a leave-on product rather than as a wash-off product. You could be alot more consistent with a wash off product tho. As for wash off products, you'll also have to the soap/suds stay on your skin about 5-10 minutes before rinsing for best results, but ofcourse leaving it on the skin in serum, toner, or cream form is still a better option provided that you'll be consistent with it. And ofc pair it with a good moisturizer and sunscreen. Kojic acid's great !
Don't use more than once a day and no more than 2mins on your face and neck and 5mins on your body
Wonderful information as always! I went to a new derm here in Paris and she was really impressed with my skincare routine. I owe that to you Shereene. I enjoy your videos so much and I learn a lot. My skin looks much better since I follow your advice. Now, the question is: can you elaborate on treatments with kojic acid in your practice. I am supposed to get a treatment with my derm that will applie kojic acid deeper into my skin to treat the dark spots from sun and I wanted to know a bit more about that?
Love your videos. Can you please do a video on Nasolabial folds and treating the dry fine lines in those areas in general and as the climate gets drier.
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I enjoy the Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid from Naturium. It has Kojic Acid and Alpha Arbutin. Nice moisturizing step.
Pleeeese can you make a video about hypo pigmentation? Everyone always talks about hyperpigmentation, but what about skincare for people with vitiligo for example? It would be wonderful to have a video on this topic!
Seriously just love you. Thank you.
Happy Saturday everyone!!
Congrats to you on your website launch! Congrats to me too for having found you in time to sign up for the newsletter!đ
Lets get intimate are my fav videos on this channelâ€
Congratulations for what is coming. I'm sure it will be great đ
Yay canât wait for the newsletter!!!
I am SO glad summer is on its way out (although it really isnât here in southern US). The sun and heat are my enemies.
Yes, thanks very much for enabling us to become nerds â€
Thank you! Im currently dealing with a lot of post inflamatory hyperpigmentation
Love your channel! Sooo excited for your new endeavor! Could u address tinea versicolor and which products would help? My teen son is so self conscious about it. Thank u for all u do to help us!
I enjoy listening to your videos you really explain well Dr.
Dr. Idriss is my favorite on CZcams
A. I love your videos. Obsessed B. Have you done a video on Korean skin care Iâve been trying a lot of things out but id love to know your favorites or thoughts.
Thanks doc!
Summer is thr worst season. When fall hits, I get so excited!
I love your reviews, your personal insights, experience & personality leave me listening for hours! Iâm interested in the textbook you reference in most of your videos - and I know how ridiculously expensive they are, and that in many cases newer additions do not change that drastically⊠but when I looked to purchase the text myself I noted that it is dated 2007 - which means the content is likely much older given it is medical literature. I just wondered if thereâs a more up to date text reference that you recommend - or is it your go-to? I would have preferred to directly message you - as this is truly a sincere question, not meant to criticize! I have my favorites too!
Good Luck on your product launch!
can you do a future video on the topic of topical Clindamycin, what it is exactly and how to incorporate it into a routine without f-ing up your face in the process? đ
Iâm so confused on how to use it, how long to use it, since it is an antibiotic and can make the bacteria on your skin immune over time đŠ my derm never went into detail about what Clindamycin is and what can possibly happen if I use it for a long time. Any thoughts? đ
Thanks for another really informative video! I love that you go in depth, down to the root of how the ingredient came about!
Loved the video Dr Idriss, I canât agree more with you regarding the dropper packaging, maybe in your skin-line you can create two versions of packaging for skin brightening: one as a pump and the other as a roll-on (similar to deodorants). The second for the purpose of easy application in other areas of the body, for example underarms or groin. Just a thought đ
Iâve been looking for something like that, and everything out there is just a bar soap, cream, or serum in pump/dropper âčïž
Yass!! Kojic acid is so underrated! I have been using it for a while
Iâm gonna keep it real, I always love the product recommendations BUT Iâm saving all money for when your line drops and I can get my hands on alllll the things!!! Hehehehe
I love your excitement đđâ€ïž
Thank you Doc.Idris .God blessđ„°
I am using kojic acid at 0,5 percent, with 1,5 percent arbutun and white lily extract. It is a serum from Pure White, it is so gentle and soothing, even I that suffer from rosacea type 1 can use it everyday at night.
I thought it wouldn't be effective at this percentage so I am happy to know it can still work, because I probably can't tolerate an higher percentage. During the day I use Vit C + ferrulic, and a serum with niacinamide and tfanexamic acid (the one from Skin1104)
Noooo Summer is not over for me! I live in bloody Canada.. I'm a Brit and seen enough bad weather in my life!!!! Off to our Mexican second home in November.. btw love your channel amiga x
Thank you, Dr. Shereene Idriss â€â€â€â€
love your energy đđđđđđ
Your skin looks amazing!!!
I loved your upfront tone đ
South Louisiana native and I feel like we have summer till Christmas sometimes. Although there are times it feels like fallâŠfor a day maybe two then it goes back to 90°. đ€Ł
I think I would like to incorporate Kojic Acid into my routine. I love being a skin nerd and learning all you teach. Thank you for always making it understandable.
always summer in southern la/nola and no joke! lol constant work protecting self/clients from the scathing sun down here... truth
I always thought it was pretty down there by you, in what do they call it? Bayou Country?
@@joann.5041 it does have a beauty all its own i think. this is true imho anyway. but the air is thick, sultry and the sun increasingly unforgiving. estheticians have a tricky line to toe balancing resurfacing and protection. one doesnt want to poke the bear and trigger various sun damage, hyperpigment etc. very tricky indeed. but its how we do!
@@joann.5041 it may be pretty, but itâs hot and beyond muggy. Itâs September and depending if you are south or New Orleans or north the mornings may feel nice, come 11am you are sweating in places that are not nice. đ«đ€Ł
@@mlandry491 that is the truth. Iâm a sunscreen fanatic and canât emphasize enough to my daughters how important it is.
Pausing and subscribing to newsletter! Skincare line here we gooođđđđđđ
Kojic acid is really popular here in southeast asia. It is marketed as whitening product.
Thank u doctor đ honestly this is the first time i hear about Kojic Acid and its benefits. I will try to incorporate it in my routine, wich by the way is very well established with ur help. I cannot thank u enough.
Also excited for the PilowTalkDerm đ
Enlighten us Doctor Shereene !!!!
Hi Dr Idriss, thank you for educating us on skincare , you are awesome!! Can you please talk about the skin condition Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis and what treatment or product works best . Thank you !!
This is SUCH đan informative video!
Thank you for this awesome video! Always so helpful! What do you think about the ME LINE products?
So fascinating!! At some point for a skincare concern can you cover cellulite, thanks!!
The only reason I ever want to visit New York is to make an appointment with this woman. So much love and inspiration đ«¶đœ
Hii Sheerene! Please do a video on fermented ingredients in Korean skincare such as bilfida, etc. Are they worth it?
I just feel lucky and safe Iâm from New York and I know she is here !
Hello! I share your love of fall - bring it on! I hope your skincare line is accessible in Canada. :) What light coloured eyeshadow do you use on your eyelids please?
Do I need Kojic acid since Iâm using Tretinoin? Congratulations on your upcoming launch. Iâm so happy for you!
Hi, thank you for bestowing us with such amazing evidence based information! Can you please recommend a gel based light spf moisturiser for acne prone skin ? All spf moisturisers I have tried break me out. Also, can you do a video on toners, what it is, benefits and recommend a toner for acne prone skin. Thanks!!
The Azelaic Acid from Niche Beauty Lab is the best itâs from their Theramid product line. The whole product line is muah actually.
Hope you can check that out.
Looking forward to your own product line!!!â€ïžđ©đȘ
Would love to know what makeup youâre wearing in your videos! So gorgeous! đ
Topicals Faded is amazing. I'm on my third tube.
I find you extremely adorable. Also your videos are informative
Thank you dr. for the infosâșïž