Vitamin C in Skincare A Biochemist Perspective
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2019
- Ingredient Highlight! Vitamin C
Vit C derivatives mention: l-ascorbyl palmitate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
Antioxidant mentioned: trans-resveratrol
Skin brightener mentioned: arbutin
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The two ingredients I mention in the video are trans-resveratrol (antioxidant) and arbutin (Skin brightener)! Sorry for not having titles I will get better at this YT thing I promise 🤗
Hi kenna! That is very informative. Thank you so much. I have a request, though. Can you make a video about exfoliators? What ingredients to look for? Thank you!!!! More power to you and your channel
Thank you so much for adding the names of the two ingredients. I was trying to sound out phonetically what you said, but I would have failed.
Just discovered your videos tonight! I'm a chemist working in a microbiology lab and think your videos are fantastic!
You are doing great 👏👏👏👏😋
Hey your doing good, can you please list the things you mentioned in the video so we can read the ingredients in our creams??
It's refreshing to see an unbiased and scientific explanation.
Heather Chandler ikr
I love seeing an adult CZcamsr, acting her age, and actually giving us quality content!
lol. What a loaded comment.
Well said
how old is she?
@@babys8640 Im guessing 25 maybe younger hard to tell her skin is amazing
@@babys8640 She's 22
So happy you reviewed the JH lips so we could find you and find out all this goodness.
Lil_Sunshine08 day it louder for the people in the back!
Lil_Sunshine08 Yup!
Lil_Sunshine08 LITERALLY 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Lil_Sunshine08 right?!
Im so happy she’s gone she’s a terrible human
you know what “a biochemist perspective” sounds like a very very interesting netflix original series ngl
Would you consider doing a deep dive on the ingredient dimethicone? I always see it so high on the list of ingredients in a lot of drugstore skincare. Is it bad? Comedogenic? Id love to know your thoughts! Thanks 🖤
Yes!!
Yeah, I love many products that have dimethicone and I’ve heard that is not so great and also noticed that is widely used in hair serums and antiácid like melox or riopan
Dimethicone is good, it helps stop trans-epidermal water loss in your skin
Scientist_bb yesss please!!
I’d love an unbiased video on it explaining why it’s in skin care products, too!
My korean grandmother has been using vitamin c her whole life and her skin is literally always been flawless and now she’s 60 and barely had wrinkles and discoloration ! I recommend vitamin c ✌🏼😌
I swear that it's the first time in a very long time that I've found someone on youtube I genuinely love watching, and I genuinely want them to succeed. Honestly I really like her content.
Same here. It's so refreshing to see someone who is educated and speaks clearly ... oh, and leaves out the awful background music! I hope she keeps the presentation she has now.
At last, somebody actually said it straightforward about vitamin C. 😊
I saw a similar clip from Dr Dray about vit c, she basically said the same thing and I appreciate their honesty. She is a bit controversial apparently due to her weight(not a fan of that either), but I can tell you that her skincare advice is spot on. The problem from my perspective with the doc is that her videos are long.
So should we not use vitamin c 🤣 I’m confused
@@daniak6699 As someone who is naturally thin and healthy and won't gain much weight unless I eat junk food and tons of sugar every single day, I find the controversial around Dr Dray's weight very unfair and hurtful. Everyone is built different. I do find her thinner than what I consider thin, but that's her business and her body, as long as she's not out there promoting that her body size is the ideal size, I'm fine with it
@@daniak6699 we don't know what she's dealing with in her private life.
Her weight shouldn't make her controversial as long as she doesn't claim that everyone should be like her (which she doesn't).
If she has an eating disorder it's not a reason to say that she is controversial and to stop following her. She doesn't promote an unhealthy lifestyle and that's the only thing we should care about
Drop your skincare routine and the science behind why you use what you do 👀
+bump
What is your opinion on The Ordinary line of skincare products (do you find them safe, effective, worth the money? Are there alternatives you recommend if not)
Yes please review this brand! I just ordered their peel
This is SUCH a great comment. I'd love her opinion on the Ordinary.
Yes! Itd be nice to know if this line of affordable skincare is truly any good
Yes pls!! Would love a video on this
I’ve been using the Ordinary for a year now and all I can say is that this brand is AMAZING! I was struggling with cystic acne for 3 years and it cleared up my skin together with the help of facial.
Esthetican here of 17 years, and this is a perfect explanation. Thank you ! 🙌
Wow! I am curious as to what products you use on your skin :)
I've been curious about vitamin c products, and now I know. Thank you for saving me a ton of money. Think I'll go eat an orange. ☺
I'm really craving some OJ right now
romantic horror I always kinda thought vitamin c serums would be pretty ineffective compared to consuming it.
Pleeeeease make a video on ingredients to avoid in skincare. 👏🏻👏🏻😩
Finally, someone who knows chemistry. Excellent cosmetic chemistry information that more women should know. There is so much fraud in the skincare industry. Bravo, you are competent, honest and I would enjoy working with you.
You. Are. So. Pretty. not to mention you're a biochemist. Perfection 🥺
I love you
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! I am absolutely exhausted with influencers with literally no degree or work as an esthetician trying to tell people what to do to their skin. This is a breath of fresh air!
When you've watched enough Dr Dray's videos to know that this girl knows what she's talking about. So many companies want to sell ingredients that haven't been studied enough to make quick money. Thank you for being honest with what each ingredient in your products actually does instead of spreading false claim. Big thumbs up from your fellow Canadian skincare enthousiast👍
Can you do a video on niacinamide!
Heck yes, a classic but I'd like all the info I can get!
Yep, I agree. I'd love to know more.
YES it saved my skin, by the Ordinary
That shit broke me the hell out! 😞
Honestly your the type of CZcamsr I had been searching for ..for soo long before you uploaded I wanted someone with a scientific/ chemistry background to really break down skincare and cosmetics in a way that’s still easy to process, honestly love getting my geek on with you and your teaching me so much ! .. could listen to your thoughts all day, genuinely find it so relaxing aha
I love the level you explain this at.
All the good accurate technical words, but still really clear and understandable for people who haven't taken a biology or chemistry course in years.
At Sephora we sum up Vitamins C to our clients as it lightens, brightens, and tightens 😂 However, this was a great break down for me to actually see what that really means and if it’s actually affective
Honestly I am blown away by how SMART and GORGEOUS you are every time I watch your videos!!! Love this channel ❤️
i get so excited whenever you post!!! im so ready for some skin science👏👏👏
I would absolutely adore to hear you talk about niacinamide in the same context. Your content is fascinating. ❤️
This is hands down the best channel I’ve subscribed to in a while
I am glad more medical and chemistry specialist are speaking out and explaining skin care and cosmetics ingredients and possible effects. It was something that needed to be done in the beauty corner of CZcams 😊
As an Esthetician, your knowledge has helped me so much with breaking down ingredients in the depth I'm looking for! Thank you!! Please don't stop with this great content! ❤
Yes! Speak science to me! Thank you for the information. This has helped me to be aware of the type of vitamin C to get as well
Yes to more ingredients highlights!! Imagine always learning biochemistry this fast and easy in 8 min, im impressed
I really love your content, it brings to light the things that I would never think about and makes me think more about the things I eat and do. Thank you for the great content, and wonderful explanations for each of the things mentioned within the video!
sooo glad this youtube channel exists!! Finally someone who backs their statements up with science. Have heard so many things about vitamin C and I have been thinking about buying a vitamin c serum, but I guess I will be looking out for other ingredients. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ♡
Thank u so much for your channel!! Since I've been watching your videos I have actually been reading more and more the labels of the stuff i buy and i have researched more ingridients that i often see in my skincare products. Thanks for showing us the science that goes into looking fierce ♡.
Thank you Kenna. I've always been sceptical about the benefits of using vitamin C topically.
Yes! I love ingredient highlights like this, it helps me have a better idea of what actually works as I shop for products! If you’d have the time and ability, I’d love to see a series on debunking any ingredients (especially “natural” ones) that are advertised to have certain benefits but actually may have little or no impact on the skin. Thank you for your videos! 💕💕
Glad I found your channel I'm learning a lot thank you for taking time ot to show us
Good to see, hear unbiased, straighforward opinions from the scientific side of skincare. Saves lot of time and effort in researching the best ingredients for ourselves. I was thinking about Vitamin-C, L-ascorbic acid lately, whether it is worth it, but wasn't convinced. After this video I'll try to research some of these ingredients you mentioned. Thank you Kenna for the videos!
you have quickly become my favorite youtuber. I love and live for your videos!!
Thank you for making these videos! THIS is the information I want to know about my skincare/makeup.
I’ve been very interested in the science behind skin care for a long time, and I’ve always looked for vitamin C in serums as an antioxidant. This video was so helpful and informative!! Thank you for educating us on this! Keep up the good work, I can see that you will have an amazing career💪🏻
One of the few CZcams channel’s I can really get behind! Thank you for educating us not just pushing products just for the gain. I’m ok with sponsored I get people also need to earn, but some take it too far.
I LOVE how informative your videos are! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Great CZcams, finally someone who is talking about great topics and science!!! Thank you.
Can’t wait to try Kenna’s formulation ,hope there will be shipping to Australia ! Love you
This kind of info is a great antidote to hyped skincare and ingredients that pull even the most mindful consumer into a tailspin of shoulds and musts. Thank you
Would love to see you dive deeper into this whole Vitamin C debate: Does it boost retinol's efficiency? Does vitamin C's pH interfere with retinol activity? Is Vit. C the best complement to your sunscreen? Anyway, endless questions...
Kenna your explanation of free radicals was great! I watch your videos to connect my science studies with real life examples. Love it!
Thank you for these unbiased videos Kenna. ❤️ ❤️ You have no idea how much money I am about the save because of you!
You are literally my role mode!! Another great video
Yes! Thanks for the great info as usual. Please let us know about your personal favorite products as well as recommendations for skin types. We all want to know your skincare routine and what about the product you personally use or recommend.
Can you start adding a summary in your description so that we have info to do additional research. Not everyone has a science background so it would be easier to search chemical names or biochemical processes if they are written out. Thanks and great video! I wish more people focused on the science behind what they are putting their face!
I stick to Retin A and basic SPF moisturizes. My skin looks great for my age!
How do you use retin-A? 🥺
This is exactly the kind of information i want to know! I love knowing more about how to best take care of my body.
I love this community, I love Kenna and I love learning this so much. I have not feel this comfortable in a CZcams channel for so long ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Such a breath of fresh air on YT in terms of the beauty community!! ❤️
It’s so refreshing coming to your channel and watching your videos. I love how confidently educated you carry yourself. Being smart is sexy!!! And I love that you just embody that. I hope your channel reallllyyyy blows up so young women can have an alternate “type” of woman to look up to ❤️🥰
Love,love,love,your channel.i just waiting for your videos every day. Thank you
Oh wow, how did you know I had a medical biochemistry exam tomorrow? That said, watching this will make for a guilt free and fun break
having you on youtube is a breath of fresh air
Great vid, thank you for giving the tip on Arbutin! I’ve tried and tested on my sling that vitamin C doesn’t brighten or clarify dark spots but didn’t know what could really work, so thank you!
As a biology student ( who really likes biochemistry but God it’s such a difficult lesson) I believe that this channel is one of the best things I have found on CZcams! Keep up with the amazing work
Thank you!! I have phased out my vitamin C serum about 6 months ago in favor of other treatments and this has helped me feel confident in my choice!!
Finally someone who speaks about what's INSIDE the products we use and how it works and doesn't just jump on the hype train and follow trends just for the sake of trendiness. Thank you! Vitamin C products are literally everywhere and they're really popular even though there are more stable and thoroughly researched options out there.
I have been struggling lately with the fact that my skin has never liked vitamin-c products. They all had l-asorbic acid as the vitamin c component. It always irritates my skin, but as a beauty professional I always felt like that step was missing in my routine. Also, because everyone I have encountered in the skin care realm preaches Vitamin C for anti aging and brightening. I am so glad to learn there are other better antioxidants on the market! I would love if you did a video on those kinds of products!
Thank you so much for this. I feel smarter when your videos end.
I would love to see a video of your thoughts on the most important ingredients to look for in skincare. Effective and scientifically proven ingredients. Love these videos!
I feel like in a few years we're going to have a scientist turned CZcamsr turned business woman! So proud of you. You're an amazing role model.
Kenna please make a video about your skincare routine! You are the only CZcamsr I trust! I struggle with acne big time and your skin is so beautiful.
Loved this! And you’re great!! I was thrilled to hear your assessment as I have heard something similar from a couple of other YTers that sounded pretty convincing due to studies they referenced regarding topical vitamin C. I personally was on the Skinceuticals product for over two years and never really saw any improvements, plus it stung and was expensive. 😆 However I eat pretty well, so there’s that. Keep up the good work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE a drugstore guide to skin happy products 💖💖💖 you’re amazing. I have a bachelors in biology and am getting my masters before med school and your channel feeds my science SOUL
Would love to see your skincare regiment !! Love all your videos!! So glad I found you
Hi, i’m from Mexico, i’m studying Biochemistry, actually i’ve been only 1 year in this career but i like it a lot.
I really enjoy your videos.
I've quickly fallen in love with your channel. I'm in school to be a Master Esthetician and I love hearing in-depth explanations from someone on the other end of the industry.
Thank you so much for this video! I love seeing fellow scientists share some sweet, sweet knowledge! I’m so happy to learn more and very much enjoy what you have to share. ☺️👍
Loved this! It was just in time. I was just researching, and thinking of buying, a vitamin C serum to brighten my skin. It's been really lackluster since chemo. Thanks for sharing your beautiful brain with us! 🤗
Yay! Been waiting for you! excited xo wishing you well
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate has been very helpful for my skin. I use a serum solely to help with clogged pores and it works for me. I just found your channel when I searched for sodium Ascorbyl phosphate and I’m glad I found your videos.
I can tell that you put a lot of effort into your videos! Love it!
Thanks Kenna!! Very useful information and I would love to see more ingredient highlights like this💕
I love this skin science I’m learning about. It really helps to know what I’m actually applying to my skin. And if it really helps like it says it will.
Thanks :) finally someone with brains in the yt community. I studied dentistry and our biochemistry professor also said that topical used Vit. C derivatives are not effective antioxidants and that you should rather take it through your diet
Thank you. This is what I learned about topical vitamin C in college as well.
LOVE the series! Since as you say antioxidants are most effective through consumption, and we probably get enough through diet, is applying them topically in either Vitamin C or resveratrol an important skincare step in terms of anti-aging/collagen? Or did I misunderstand? It almost sounds like applying topically is a waste of product.
Awesome! Thanks for this very informative content, Kenna!
Thank you so much for being some good science to the beauty community. Too often products are recommended with no thought to its effectiveness.
THANK YOU. Finally someone with a scientific education tackles this topic. There are no significant trials that would confirm the efficacy of vitC derivatives. Same thing with hyaluronic acid in the form of topical creams for purpose other than direct hydration (fillers are a different topic). And I'm going to save my money until there are.
Im new to your videos, you are a breath of fresh air. Informative and educated. Just what we need so badly now. Thank you for this info. Your doing fantastic. 🔬
Kenna you are absolutely beautiful I could listen to your knowledge of skincare all day!
Such a terrific video, thank you for sharing the knowledge! I was already skeptical of vitamin C in skincare, but now I have facts! Love your explanation style and how you edited the video, too!
This is what we really need. A Biochemist who understands what she is talking about.
Great vid. Very easy to understand. Love the scientific approach .
Just found you Kenna! That's my viewing material for the next while sorted... You have such an easy way of explaining these things 😊
I would love to see your skin care routine! And also your perspective on silicones in skin care ☺️ thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!
Thank you so much Kenna! I loved this information. Please keep the videos coming. I appreciate your unbiased scientific information! Very helpful. :)
Thank you for the info! Love what you're doing with your videos!
Fascinating, informative, and a bit unexpected! I've always heard Vitamin C spoken of as if it was a completely studied ingredient. The truth is that it hasn't been studied in skin care very much. Thank you for enlightening us!
Wow that was great and really informative. Thank you! I’ve been using a Vitamin c derivative and noticed skin brightening. My main goal is pigmentation- I may look into Alpha Arbutin now, thank you so much!
Awesome😀😀 you provide so much knowledge in such a simple, easy to understand form. Thank you, Kenna!!
Love it. Always been a huge question of mine. Especially with all of the fad skincare ingredients that ebb and wane throughout the years.
Love your videos!!! So informative. You should do you skin care routine and why you use those products