maaan it's a super personal issue but I've learned that 90% of my acne is hormonal. I try damn hard to keep it under control (products, diet, etc) but I'm working on learning how to simply accept that it's just gonna be like this for a while. if nothing else, I feel the benefits of eating well and treating myself with lovely products and a good self-care routine. Thanks for the recommendations, dear!
Molly Owens I also have, well, had acne and it was all hormonal. No changes in my diet or products oder cleansing methods helped me in any way. So I went to a beautician and got my skin checked and she cleans me skin on a regular basis and now I only use four products (to take my make-up off, a serum, a moisturizer and a night balm, that's all). they're by a french company called Decleor. I simply used the wrong products, mainly the ones who strip your skin and usually are sold for "acne prone skin", but don't do any good. my skin has cleared up and I'm back to eating whatever I like (meat, sugary stuff and milk from time to time) and it's all good. I think there is a solution for everyone's acne and so there is for you.
Annette Schimanski Thanks for the response! I have a pretty good regimen going but I like the idea of seeing a beautician for more options (and less experimentation)!
Molly Owens It surely helped me a lot. of course your skin and your problem might be different. but who knows... I just know how you feel right now, when nothing really helps. but good for you, that you keep a good diet. I just can't resist the "bad" stuff from time to time;)
Molly Owens you know i'm just like you. and plus the fact that i'm taking care of my skin and health as much as possible the thing that helped a lot is that by the time I realize that the more i was busy doing things that makes me happy (working and taking care of many things other my skin) the less I had acne. I realize i was so focus on other things than myself/(watching my acne on the mirror and feeling bad), my skin was nice with me 😄 and the more I pretend to be okay with acne, the more my acne calms down... anyway.. just wanted to put outhere that hormonal acne is the worse. it's a daily battle with ourselves 😕 we just need to know ourselves and learn to feel good from within.
I have had the crappiest day watching all my hard work for months being ripped apart by judges and lost my opportunity of a lifetime to international science fair and I have a major AP test in two days that I haven't studied for and you just make me feel so empowered no matter what you talk about whether it's periods, outfits, acne, or food-I just love your voice and hope you continue CZcams for as long as possible.
also, some tips she didn't mention that really do help - drink lots of water!! at least 64 oz a day, which is four 17 oz bottles! - clean up your diet - cut out a lot of your dairy intake, don't eat cakes and stuff like that, and eat a lot of fresh veggies and fruits! - get enough sleep, and wash your sheets regularly, especially your pillowcase!
Jack England yes! Taking out dairy has helped so many people clear their skin! Plus is great for your general health to not eat or drink too much of it. Also to use a exfoliator rat least two times a week to clear out the skin. Those always help me a lot!
YES TO WASHING YOUR PILLOWCASE!!! So important and when I was in high school, I'm 100% sure that so much of my cystic acne could have been avoided if I washed my pillowcases more regularly.
HeatherStylesLife um didn't get what you'r meant but the sick part is that we take the milk out of the fucking titties of an animal. And the second part is that there is lots of hormones in cow milk destroying you'r skin and the milk from the animal is not good for you at all
there are cheap versions of everything in this, but I use the ponds cold cream cleaner stuff and it is the exact same thing as the clinique balm. IT ALSO HAS WAY MORE PRODUCT IN IT THAN THE CLINIQuE :)
And even if you can buy that, there is also coconut oil. It breaks down makeup easily and is also a more natural alternative. My sensitive oily skin LOVES it. Recommend
Rose Golden coconut oil can act as a cleansing balm but it's quite comedogenic which means it clogs your pores and can cause breakouts. So acne prone skin should be wary. However if it works for u that's great👌🏼
******WASH YOUR PILLOWCASES!*********** Your skincare can be phenomenal but if, at the end of the day, you're putting your face on a pillowcase that's full of dirt, oil, bacteria, and hair products, that routine is basically worth nothing. I change mine weekly so that I minimize introducing that bacteria to my acne prone skin. The most cost-effective skincare tip I've ever gotten that I feel obligated to pass along. Hope this helps!
For women in their twenties who have been struggling with acne for most of their lives, the first step is to realize that the cause of your acne is probably different now than it was in your teens. In my early twenties, I full on stopped using acne fighting products (like Ingrid recommends), but just using simple natural stuff didn't quite do it for me. If that doesn't work for you either, anti-aging products work like magic to clear up adult acne due to an ingredient called retinol! You may have been prescribed Retin-A when you were younger. Vitamin A derived ingredients (like retinol) work to fight both aging and acne. It does dry out your skin a bit and you MUST wear sunscreen as a last step before going outside. That's what cleared up my skin. :D
**GUYS PLEASE LIKE SO SHE CAN SEE THIS** LOVE this video Ingrid. The Garnier Micellar water has carcinogens, or cancer causing chemicals, in it!! Simple brand has a really great alternative!
Komal Charania if you have a CZcams channel, and are able to post this comment successfully, I don't think you're poor, maybe your parents just want to spend their money on something important.
I've always struggled with acne. In high school (I'm 22 now) I had such bad acne that when I put on a pull over sweater over on my forehead it would bleed and it always looked red and inflamed. I tried everything and ended up going on Accutane. it saved my skin but it was extremely drying and I still have dry skin as a result. My skin has significantly cleared up but I have very deep pitted acne scars on my temples and for head and still get hormonal cystic acne which leave hyper pigmentation marks. There is never a dull moment when dealing with my skin, but it's always nice to hear similar stories from people I admire such as yourself.
Ingrid, this was so helpful. I've had cystic acne since I was about 13 years old, and did a cycle of Roaccutane whilst I was in high school. I'm 21 now and my acne is back in full force. One thing I've been doing recently is having a teaspoon of Maca powder every morning, just mixed with a little water - it's supposed to balance out your hormones. Since I didn't want to go on the pill, I thought I'd give it a go. It's been about two weeks and I'm already noticing a difference in my skin.
I didn't get breakouts until I was in my 20s, so I had to completely change my skincare routine JUST as I got comfortable with one. I had to change my shampoo, conditioners, washing powder on my bedding, some makeup products, and pretty much everything that irritated my skin and the breakouts. I find having my hair up when I'm at home is really useful to not get extra oils and dirt on my face and I'm obsessed with the Lush "Angels On Bare Skin" face cleanser as well as the Liz Earle range
That moisturiser by Simple is beyond amazing! I have tried ridiculously expensive ones but always come back to this. Haven't bothered with anything else for ages because this is perfect... just can't believe it's so cheap!
THE cheapest spot treatment you can find is witch hazel. It's not a miracle worker but it really has helped me reduce acne over time and it's like four dollars for a huge bottle that will last you forever so it's definitely worth it if you're on a budget. I have really sensitive skin too and it doesn't irritate my face like a lot of products do
Honestly been having one of the most difficult weeks of my life and after watching this video I feel so much better. Hearing you talk about anything just inspires me. Keep being amazing Ingrid!
For my combination-skinned, acne-prone peeps who are scared of moisturizer or maybe have had some bad experiences with various moisturizers like I have, the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel is so perfect! It feels so good on the skin (not greasy at all) and it just soaks right up and makes your face so SMOOTH. Instead of pushing my skin to the oily or rough ends of the combination-skin seesaw, it actually feels like it's balancing my skin out. Smells good too. Especially if you are using any harsh acne products or clinical topical treatments, the gel is a great thing to always put on right after those products to prevent over-drying. It's the only non-drugstore product I use, and it's $27 for the full size, so definitely not an Ingrid-level splurge. I know a lot of people have known about this moisturizer for a while, but just in case anyone hasn't: it's basically my favorite skin thing of all time and has actually helped clear my acne, which is crazy for a moisturizer.
I know this video is like 2weeks old but as someone who has really oily skin that's prompt to get red easily and with a LOT of acne I can say that having a consistent routine has helped, I really want to try some of the products you mentioned and I hope one day I can.
Witch hazel with some tea tree oil and lavender. it's natural and saves my skin. Number 1 thing-CONSISTENCY. Thanks for the video Ingrid! you're so soothing to listen to!
I found once i started using natural products (without parabens, silicones, and other harsh chemicals) my skin cleared up to the point where I don't even wear concealer or foundation day to day. I use tea tree oil as a spot treatment and it's amazing! I definitely agree that all the acne products i was using before were making my skin worse!
I had pretty bad skin when i was in middle school/high school and i've always been self conscious about it. I literally thought my skin would never clear up but now that I'm in college, my skin has been really good. I think properly removing makeup from your skin is a big factor and hormones
I've found that the simpler i keep it, the more consistent i am w/ the products i'm using - the better the results. I used to read SO much online and felt like i needed all of it at once. And it never worked. Now i'm sticking with the Body Shop's Aloe daily moisturiser, Vitamin E night cream, Drops of Light shower cleanser (everything very very gentle). I remove the first layers of my makeup with Garnier micellar water before going for the Drops of Light. Lots of water, lots of fruits and vegetables, and the texture of my skin had been rapidly chaning for a while now. I do get harmonal break outs, but i just sort of.. learned to tolerate them? Although the tea tree oil does help a lot.
I use the Garnier Clearly Brighter Moisturizer and it's really great because it is super light and provides SPF 15 as well. I think it also helps with discoloration. I love it so much!
My skin used to be really bad and full of acne, but I finally got prescribed to some products from my doctor that totally cleared up my skin. I find myself not putting on as much makeup anymore and just feeling really comfortable and confident in my skin 🙂
I get really bad hormonal skin and I'm a big fan of the Lush skincare range for my oily skin, all natural but really effective. I use the peppermint mud mask they have which is really soothing and helps clear up redness and breakouts :-)
For those of you with incredibly dry skin, neutrogena hydroboost has done wonders for me! It makes me want to try all other kinds of gel cream moisturizers.
The simple moisturizer is the best. It's a hydrating gel cream. I have dehydrated skin so dry that it's oily. When I started using a richer moisturizer, my skin cleared up. I've been looking for a makeup remover that's thorough and doesn't leave raccoon eyes. Totally gonna try the Clinique balm!
I have to admit I haven't watched your videos in a while for some reason.. but this video reminded me of why I subscribed to your channel in the first place like 4 years ago and that's because your videos are so calming and soothing to watch and to listen to and it's just a great way to relax and also for some reason I just know that you always mean what you say and that we mean so much to you and you only want to recommend the very best and I really appreciate that! ❤
Nothing nothing nothing worked for my cystic hormonal acne until hormonal birth control. I tried to deny it until I needed it for other physical symptoms of an imbalance. For a less severe imbalance, evening primrose oil and saw palmetto are herbal remedies. Mine was beyond that and now I feel so much better knowing that I have control over my skin. I'll definitely still break out without the proper steps though because I'm also super oily... 🤷
Kristina L I was on a progestin based pill for 2 years before going to the Skyla brand IUD recently. My skin and body responded minimally to the change before readjusting.
I personally suggest Banilo Co's Clean It Zero as your first step for the Double Cleansing. It's much more affordable than Clinique's Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm. I am still a student and $29 for a cleansing balm is pretty expensive.
My #1 skin care product is the Indian healing clay as a face mask. I started using it almost a year ago and the difference it's made to my acne prone skin is amazing! Def worth the hype. It's the only mask you need!!
Ingrid's videos are so calming, I love it Also: I notice a lot of people in the comments saying to reduce your dairy intake. That does help a lot, just make sure that you take calcium supplements if you do that. Women's bodies absorb significantly less calcium after menopause, so get plenty now to prevent osteoporosis. That is all my lovelies
I suffer from a lot of acne... mostly hormonal and genetic, but I unfortunately have lots of it. No product has worked effectively so far, so I will look into these products. I love these skincare videos; thanks so much!
I had bad acne when I was a teenager and Accutane delivered the best results. I now get adult acne but it's not bad and mostly hormonal. I've recently started using Differin (which is otc now) and it's working great to get rid of clogged pores and bumps deep under my skin! I also love benzoyl peroxide for the actual spots! For cleansing I remove my makeup with jojoba oil and use a gentle cleanser and witch hazel for toner. 😊
I've struggled with acne for a long time and something that really helped clear up my skin is powdered Boraxo soap. This is the only cleanser I use, and my skin has cleared up so much and I only get an occasional pimple.
Will watch your skin videos till the day I die! You were the reason my skin finally cleared up a few years ago when you talked about first aid beauty! Those face wash's changed my life and I am forever grateful to you for that. Every product you recommend works wonders for me!!
Use moisture after you cleanse even if you have oily skin moisture is very important! My acne is clearing up because I wash my face and cleanse it then I put cream from Babor go check it out =)
For those of you who want cruelty free , check out Pacifica skincare line. So far I like the kale face wash and day/night cream. I have oily/combo skin btw
I never really knew what kind of skin I had until recently, but I found I had dry skin and everything changed. Once I cut out all the harsh acne products my skin was so much happier, especially once I started using more moisturizer. Now I use the "soothe" line from Rodan & Fields (not a rep I swear) as well as First Aid Beauty moisturizer and then only my two prescription acne treatments as sparingly as possible.
If you find yourself needing to change your pillowcase a lot but don't have the time to wash it all the time, just put a clean tshirt over your pillow to keep your face less prone to getting too oily each night
For me, I feel like getting older is what's made the biggest difference in my skin. I'm 21 now, and I have much better skin than I did at age 13. Other than that, home made moisturizer (I use a combo of beeswax, almond oil, and shea butter) and apple cider vinnegar for toner are two things I swear by.
for hyperpigmentation i would recommend laroche posey effeclair duo+ moisturizer. if you use it consistantly it helps a lot with the red marks and also it cleared my acne overtime. i have been using it for more than half a year now and my acne is gone. nothing worked for me until i tried it so i hope it also helps someone out there.
Thank you Ingrid. I have a thyroid imbalance, and because of it I've developed some adult acne on my chin and neck. I've tried a cocktail of different products, but never these. I look forward to trying some of these products and sticking to a solid routine. It's always a good day when I can get recommendations from someone I trust, i.e. You, for beauty and skin products. :)
i agree with the sunscreen, at first i always afraid of putting sunscreen on my face since most of sunscreen products in my country contained "whitening" which obviously bad for my skin, so i tried a sunscreen product that i bought from germany, and i can believe how it helped with my discoloration and dark spots around my nose
because my skin is oily and somewhat eczema prone, I use cerave from the drugstores. they have a really nice moisturizer and eczema cream for those breakouts. it will clear up within 24 hours, I swear!!
I have extremely sensitive skin and I suffered from a bad reaction to Clinique's Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm. If anyone is suffering from the same problem, or has a similar skin type, an alternative I've found that works very well for me is The Body Shop's Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter. It's $16 in in the US, which is cheaper than the Clinique balm, and I buy it at Ulta. Just thought I'd throw this out there :)
ingred, i love your videos so much i have been watching them for soooo long can you PLEASE do an embarrassing stories video PLEASE that would be soooooooooo awesome please
some contributions from me as well, even if i still have acne that i can't seem to get rid of - benzoyl peroxide is great but can be harsh and also has a tendency to bleach clothes and pillowcases. salicylic acid is an alternative and works better for me most of the time. i don't think it's as harsh and doesn't bleach clothes AND you can get spot treatments with salicylic acid in them for super cheap at drugstores. i use one from clearisil - i absolutely agree with the person who said wash your pillowcases. i try to wash mine once a week if i can. - you can also use toothpaste as a spot treatment! i don't use it every day, but once in a while it works wonders on deep pimples. - but my biggest tip, one i'm still struggling with is DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE/ACNE. i can be super fidgety and i'm constantly touching my face, touching my pimples to see if they've gone down, picking my skin??? it's SO BAD and i'm like 90% sure if i didn't do it as much my pimples would be gone. so like please oh my god i'm touching my face so much as i'm typing this STOP ME AND DON'T DO IT YOURSELF EITHER - i'm also trying oil blotting sheets, which again you can get at drugstores for cheap. only for days where i'm wearing foundation for a large amount of time, because i think the makeup might be causing some problems too. we'll see how that goes
great tricks ! this was an exact copy of how i started treating my skin after having really bad acne and oily skin. everything with skin care should be simple and using products only as they're intended to be used, and to only use acne products for spot treatment is key. Great Video !
OMG, clinique again, I've seen your videos for a while now and I remember you used to use that product and I started using it because of you, also the mac's off oil
Always a pleasure hearing u speak Ingrid. 2 products that i love and have helped my face a lot are Derma E's Purifying Daily Charcoal scrub. Its a super gentil, natural scrub. Love the stuff! Also Tartes Maracuja oil is amazing stuff! Its a facial oil that is very hydrating but doesnt clog pores, isnt greasy, and doesn't cause breakouts. Im obsessed! It makes my skin so soft and glowy!! I cant go without it now. :)
Apple cider vinegar! Working at Sephora made me try a myriad of products in the (seemingly) never ending search for clear skin. The products that helped the most were-- hydrating potions (I used to dry the heck out of my skin), precleansing like Ingrid, the foreo, origins original skin serum, peels (chemical exfoliation), and shaving my face (physical exfoliation). The thing that got rid of all of my texture (all raised comedones), redness, the minimal breakouts that I had, dark spots, dullness, and dehydration is apple cider vinegar. I dilute 2 tablespoons into a 4 oz bottle and wipe it on my face after cleansing morning and night. ACV is detoxifying and sanitizing the skin while keeping it balanced and my moisturizer goes in better! I've only been doing it for about a month but after one use I saw clarity. A real life saver.
I love oil cleansers, the bodyshop chamomile cleanser saved me. I get very painful cystic pimples but I have dry skin. It's so difficult to balance this. I really like the lighter benefit moisturiser with spf 15, it makes my dry skin better without making my spots worse. I struggle finding make up. Mattifying products flake off my skin but oily ones cause flare-ups.
Watching this video while I'm doing my skin care routine for the night ❤ and recently purchased the Clinique take the day off cleaning balm and LOVE it. It just melts my makeup off like butter!
I have dry sensitive acne prone skin that's I've really struggled with since hitting my 20s. it was fine when I was younger. I really like the brand First Aid Beauty because it soothes my skin. Right now I'm on a personalized skin care from my local esthetician (spelling ??) and it seems to be working.
I had pretty moderate acne in my teens and early 20's (I am 25 now) and I went on accutane when I was 20. It cleared my skin, but left me with pretty bad digestive problems that I still deal with. I would not suggest it. My acne came back anyway. Right around the 23 1/2 year mark, my skin changed and my acne kind of disappeared. Now I only get breakouts when it's that time o the month! One thing I will suggest for ANY skin type is DRINK YOUR WATER. I drink at least 1.5 liters a day.
Ingrid, do you still recommend hyper-pigmentation treatments such as the Keils dark spot corrector? Also, if anyone in the comments has favorite products to treat hyper-pigmentation I would really appreciate it.
Nicole Alexis rose hip oil for sure! That's one of the main ingredients in the Keil's corrector, along with vitamin C - both do wonders to clear hyperpigmentation. I love the Kiel's midnight recovery concentrate, I find it to work better than the dark spot corrector, and your skin looks glowy all over when you wake up in the morning
Nicole Alexis I also agree with the rose hip oil. I have been using it nightly for about a month and have seen such an improvement in my skin. I have combination to oily skin with acne. It's really helped reduce my breakouts as well as smooth my skin and give me a more even skin tone.
Hey Nicole, I and my mom use the Kiehl's dark spot corrector and it actually works! you needa be diligent with it though (keep applying twice a day for a few weeks). I wanted to love the Midnight recovery concentrate too, but unfortunately it tends to break me out :(
I have also suffered from server cystic acne. I tried topicals and oral bionics given by my dermatologists, I tried endless amounts of face masks and spot treatments, I tried going on birth control, and I even tried going vegan. I'm already a very healthy person, so I felt like there was no hope, but then my doctor decided to put me on accutane-- best decision of my life! Of course it's not for everyone, but if you feel like there's just no hope for your skin, accutane is a great last-resort. I love my skin now and finally feel confident enough to go out in public with no makeup on!
I'm dealing with acne since I was 12 and I tried soo many things, but all of these acne treatments make my skin so dry. For my whole life I had no idea that all of these diary products are the reason of my breakouts! Of course I still have scars etc but my skin looks way better than in the past.
I really love the take off the day cleansing balm! I get free samples at sophria every time I go because the full size product is expensive but I really love it and it does melt the makeup away and I wear a lot of makeup
#1 tip is to stop eating dairy! I used to get really gnarly pimples that would not go away (one would pop up once the other one was gone). Turns out I'm lactose intolerant, like nearly 75% of the world. Plus dairy isn't good for your body either... Tip #2 if you have oily skin, moisturize with oil right after the shower/washing your face. Seems counterintuitive but your body is trying to compensate for dry skin by over producing oil!
Voerti couldn't agree more. ! Cutting out dairy has changed my skin and I get 90% less breakouts. And adding coconut oils on my skin as my moisturizer! Amazing 😀
maaan it's a super personal issue but I've learned that 90% of my acne is hormonal. I try damn hard to keep it under control (products, diet, etc) but I'm working on learning how to simply accept that it's just gonna be like this for a while. if nothing else, I feel the benefits of eating well and treating myself with lovely products and a good self-care routine. Thanks for the recommendations, dear!
Molly Owens I also have, well, had acne and it was all hormonal. No changes in my diet or products oder cleansing methods helped me in any way.
So I went to a beautician and got my skin checked and she cleans me skin on a regular basis and now I only use four products (to take my make-up off, a serum, a moisturizer and a night balm, that's all). they're by a french company called Decleor.
I simply used the wrong products, mainly the ones who strip your skin and usually are sold for "acne prone skin", but don't do any good.
my skin has cleared up and I'm back to eating whatever I like (meat, sugary stuff and milk from time to time) and it's all good.
I think there is a solution for everyone's acne and so there is for you.
Annette Schimanski Thanks for the response! I have a pretty good regimen going but I like the idea of seeing a beautician for more options (and less experimentation)!
Molly Owens It surely helped me a lot. of course your skin and your problem might be different. but who knows...
I just know how you feel right now, when nothing really helps. but good for you, that you keep a good diet. I just can't resist the "bad" stuff from time to time;)
Molly Owens try Boraxo powder soap from amazon it cleared up my long time acne
Molly Owens you know i'm just like you. and plus the fact that i'm taking care of my skin and health as much as possible the thing that helped a lot is that by the time I realize that the more i was busy doing things that makes me happy (working and taking care of many things other my skin) the less I had acne. I realize i was so focus on other things than myself/(watching my acne on the mirror and feeling bad), my skin was nice with me 😄 and the more I pretend to be okay with acne, the more my acne calms down... anyway.. just wanted to put outhere that hormonal acne is the worse. it's a daily battle with ourselves 😕 we just need to know ourselves and learn to feel good from within.
I have had the crappiest day watching all my hard work for months being ripped apart by judges and lost my opportunity of a lifetime to international science fair and I have a major AP test in two days that I haven't studied for and you just make me feel so empowered no matter what you talk about whether it's periods, outfits, acne, or food-I just love your voice and hope you continue CZcams for as long as possible.
Nina Perry everything will work out! Chin up💓
good luck on your tests!! you sound like you work hard and you have goals in life (much respect) and i hope everything turns out okay in the end
Nina Perry hope things will get better!
Nina Perry hope everything goes okay and good luck for your test ☺
Nina everything will work out. You are going to come up on top. Cheer up and get cracking on your books.
also, some tips she didn't mention that really do help
- drink lots of water!! at least 64 oz a day, which is four 17 oz bottles!
- clean up your diet - cut out a lot of your dairy intake, don't eat cakes and stuff like that, and eat a lot of fresh veggies and fruits!
- get enough sleep, and wash your sheets regularly, especially your pillowcase!
Jack England yes! Taking out dairy has helped so many people clear their skin! Plus is great for your general health to not eat or drink too much of it. Also to use a exfoliator rat least two times a week to clear out the skin. Those always help me a lot!
YES TO WASHING YOUR PILLOWCASE!!! So important and when I was in high school, I'm 100% sure that so much of my cystic acne could have been avoided if I washed my pillowcases more regularly.
Jack England just cut out all the dairy. Cus we are not fucking baby calfs
Julianne Holtskog Wathne Not sure what having sex with baby calfs has to with anything... lol I'm sorry. It was just lying there! 😂
HeatherStylesLife um didn't get what you'r meant but the sick part is that we take the milk out of the fucking titties of an animal. And the second part is that there is lots of hormones in cow milk destroying you'r skin and the milk from the animal is not good for you at all
there are cheap versions of everything in this, but I use the ponds cold cream cleaner stuff and it is the exact same thing as the clinique balm. IT ALSO HAS WAY MORE PRODUCT IN IT THAN THE CLINIQuE :)
Agree! I use it every night, and it really helps to keep my skin both clean and moisturized. AND it costs over 20 dollars less!
Also cold cream has been around for way longer so they've more or less perfected their formula. I have suuuuper sensitive skin and it's sooo nice.
Um. I live in Germany, but have never heard of that product by now... Sound interesting to me!
And even if you can buy that, there is also coconut oil. It breaks down makeup easily and is also a more natural alternative. My sensitive oily skin LOVES it. Recommend
Rose Golden coconut oil can act as a cleansing balm but it's quite comedogenic which means it clogs your pores and can cause breakouts. So acne prone skin should be wary. However if it works for u that's great👌🏼
UM. this shade of pink looks so flippin nice on you!
******WASH YOUR PILLOWCASES!*********** Your skincare can be phenomenal but if, at the end of the day, you're putting your face on a pillowcase that's full of dirt, oil, bacteria, and hair products, that routine is basically worth nothing. I change mine weekly so that I minimize introducing that bacteria to my acne prone skin. The most cost-effective skincare tip I've ever gotten that I feel obligated to pass along. Hope this helps!
i really LOVE the way you talk, it sounds really calming and enjoyable to listen to! i love you Ingrid!
For women in their twenties who have been struggling with acne for most of their lives, the first step is to realize that the cause of your acne is probably different now than it was in your teens. In my early twenties, I full on stopped using acne fighting products (like Ingrid recommends), but just using simple natural stuff didn't quite do it for me. If that doesn't work for you either, anti-aging products work like magic to clear up adult acne due to an ingredient called retinol! You may have been prescribed Retin-A when you were younger. Vitamin A derived ingredients (like retinol) work to fight both aging and acne. It does dry out your skin a bit and you MUST wear sunscreen as a last step before going outside. That's what cleared up my skin. :D
Always love hearing about the skincare products you love!
Thank you for watching!
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LOVE this video Ingrid. The Garnier Micellar water has carcinogens, or cancer causing chemicals, in it!! Simple brand has a really great alternative!
$120 mask. omg. I'm poor.
Komal Charania :( sad me
omg hey so weird I saw your comment lol
That's OKAY you don't have to be a millionaire to love yourself!😁❤️
ashton angle haha! Hey Ashton :)
Komal Charania if you have a CZcams channel, and are able to post this comment successfully, I don't think you're poor, maybe your parents just want to spend their money on something important.
I've always struggled with acne. In high school (I'm 22 now) I had such bad acne that when I put on a pull over sweater over on my forehead it would bleed and it always looked red and inflamed. I tried everything and ended up going on Accutane. it saved my skin but it was extremely drying and I still have dry skin as a result. My skin has significantly cleared up but I have very deep pitted acne scars on my temples and for head and still get hormonal cystic acne which leave hyper pigmentation marks. There is never a dull moment when dealing with my skin, but it's always nice to hear similar stories from people I admire such as yourself.
Ingrid, this was so helpful. I've had cystic acne since I was about 13 years old, and did a cycle of Roaccutane whilst I was in high school. I'm 21 now and my acne is back in full force. One thing I've been doing recently is having a teaspoon of Maca powder every morning, just mixed with a little water - it's supposed to balance out your hormones. Since I didn't want to go on the pill, I thought I'd give it a go. It's been about two weeks and I'm already noticing a difference in my skin.
I didn't get breakouts until I was in my 20s, so I had to completely change my skincare routine JUST as I got comfortable with one. I had to change my shampoo, conditioners, washing powder on my bedding, some makeup products, and pretty much everything that irritated my skin and the breakouts. I find having my hair up when I'm at home is really useful to not get extra oils and dirt on my face and I'm obsessed with the Lush "Angels On Bare Skin" face cleanser as well as the Liz Earle range
That moisturiser by Simple is beyond amazing! I have tried ridiculously expensive ones but always come back to this. Haven't bothered with anything else for ages because this is perfect... just can't believe it's so cheap!
Your videos are always so calming... I could listen to your voice for hours!
THE cheapest spot treatment you can find is witch hazel. It's not a miracle worker but it really has helped me reduce acne over time and it's like four dollars for a huge bottle that will last you forever so it's definitely worth it if you're on a budget. I have really sensitive skin too and it doesn't irritate my face like a lot of products do
Karen Mae ^^^^ This is so true, it was actually the first thing my mother had me do when I started to get acne.
Honestly been having one of the most difficult weeks of my life and after watching this video I feel so much better. Hearing you talk about anything just inspires me. Keep being amazing Ingrid!
For my combination-skinned, acne-prone peeps who are scared of moisturizer or maybe have had some bad experiences with various moisturizers like I have, the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel is so perfect! It feels so good on the skin (not greasy at all) and it just soaks right up and makes your face so SMOOTH. Instead of pushing my skin to the oily or rough ends of the combination-skin seesaw, it actually feels like it's balancing my skin out. Smells good too. Especially if you are using any harsh acne products or clinical topical treatments, the gel is a great thing to always put on right after those products to prevent over-drying. It's the only non-drugstore product I use, and it's $27 for the full size, so definitely not an Ingrid-level splurge. I know a lot of people have known about this moisturizer for a while, but just in case anyone hasn't: it's basically my favorite skin thing of all time and has actually helped clear my acne, which is crazy for a moisturizer.
I know this video is like 2weeks old but as someone who has really oily skin that's prompt to get red easily and with a LOT of acne I can say that having a consistent routine has helped, I really want to try some of the products you mentioned and I hope one day I can.
Witch hazel with some tea tree oil and lavender. it's natural and saves my skin. Number 1 thing-CONSISTENCY.
Thanks for the video Ingrid! you're so soothing to listen to!
I found once i started using natural products (without parabens, silicones, and other harsh chemicals) my skin cleared up to the point where I don't even wear concealer or foundation day to day. I use tea tree oil as a spot treatment and it's amazing! I definitely agree that all the acne products i was using before were making my skin worse!
I had pretty bad skin when i was in middle school/high school and i've always been self conscious about it. I literally thought my skin would never clear up but now that I'm in college, my skin has been really good. I think properly removing makeup from your skin is a big factor and hormones
Is there a face routine for poor people or...?
Perfectly-imperfect literally even 29 is so much for me
Perfectly-imperfect I feel you girl 😭😂😂
I've found that the simpler i keep it, the more consistent i am w/ the products i'm using - the better the results. I used to read SO much online and felt like i needed all of it at once. And it never worked. Now i'm sticking with the Body Shop's Aloe daily moisturiser, Vitamin E night cream, Drops of Light shower cleanser (everything very very gentle). I remove the first layers of my makeup with Garnier micellar water before going for the Drops of Light. Lots of water, lots of fruits and vegetables, and the texture of my skin had been rapidly chaning for a while now. I do get harmonal break outs, but i just sort of.. learned to tolerate them? Although the tea tree oil does help a lot.
I use the Garnier Clearly Brighter Moisturizer and it's really great because it is super light and provides SPF 15 as well. I think it also helps with discoloration. I love it so much!
I love using African black soap. It can be very drying, but it seems to be the only product that helps my cystic acne. It is a miracle product for me!
My skin used to be really bad and full of acne, but I finally got prescribed to some products from my doctor that totally cleared up my skin. I find myself not putting on as much makeup anymore and just feeling really comfortable and confident in my skin 🙂
I get really bad hormonal skin and I'm a big fan of the Lush skincare range for my oily skin, all natural but really effective. I use the peppermint mud mask they have which is really soothing and helps clear up redness and breakouts :-)
That Simple lotion is WONDERFUL. I just started using it with the Simple moisturizing cleanser. It's so nice.
For those of you with incredibly dry skin, neutrogena hydroboost has done wonders for me! It makes me want to try all other kinds of gel cream moisturizers.
The simple moisturizer is the best. It's a hydrating gel cream. I have dehydrated skin so dry that it's oily. When I started using a richer moisturizer, my skin cleared up.
I've been looking for a makeup remover that's thorough and doesn't leave raccoon eyes. Totally gonna try the Clinique balm!
I have to admit I haven't watched your videos in a while for some reason.. but this video reminded me of why I subscribed to your channel in the first place like 4 years ago and that's because your videos are so calming and soothing to watch and to listen to and it's just a great way to relax and also for some reason I just know that you always mean what you say and that we mean so much to you and you only want to recommend the very best and I really appreciate that! ❤
Your timing is impeccable. I'm sitting here getting ready to meet up with some family and friends, and am in the middle of a weird stress break out.
Nothing nothing nothing worked for my cystic hormonal acne until hormonal birth control. I tried to deny it until I needed it for other physical symptoms of an imbalance. For a less severe imbalance, evening primrose oil and saw palmetto are herbal remedies. Mine was beyond that and now I feel so much better knowing that I have control over my skin. I'll definitely still break out without the proper steps though because I'm also super oily... 🤷
Jordyn R good luck! It seriously changed my life.
Jami Harmon what kind of BC are you on?
Kristina L I was on a progestin based pill for 2 years before going to the Skyla brand IUD recently. My skin and body responded minimally to the change before readjusting.
Jami Harmon I'm 31 and I'm the opposite. My skin cleared up when I got off hormonal birth control. Everyone is different.
Heather Johnson definitely! everyone's hormone levels will differ.
I personally suggest Banilo Co's Clean It Zero as your first step for the Double Cleansing. It's much more affordable than Clinique's Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm. I am still a student and $29 for a cleansing balm is pretty expensive.
My #1 skin care product is the Indian healing clay as a face mask. I started using it almost a year ago and the difference it's made to my acne prone skin is amazing! Def worth the hype. It's the only mask you need!!
Ingrid's videos are so calming, I love it
Also: I notice a lot of people in the comments saying to reduce your dairy intake. That does help a lot, just make sure that you take calcium supplements if you do that. Women's bodies absorb significantly less calcium after menopause, so get plenty now to prevent osteoporosis. That is all my lovelies
I've been using Ponds cold cleanser and it's basically the same thing as the Clinique Balm. The only difference is you don't have to wash it off.
Your channel makes me so happy and gives me so much peace you're just so positive and lighthearted!
As I look at all the comments everyone is so positive, encouraging, and helpful which is really great to see☺️
I suffer from a lot of acne... mostly hormonal and genetic, but I unfortunately have lots of it. No product has worked effectively so far, so I will look into these products. I love these skincare videos; thanks so much!
I got some of that micellar water for Christmas. and it's amazing. and it lasts so long. definitely a must have for me
I had bad acne when I was a teenager and Accutane delivered the best results. I now get adult acne but it's not bad and mostly hormonal. I've recently started using Differin (which is otc now) and it's working great to get rid of clogged pores and bumps deep under my skin! I also love benzoyl peroxide for the actual spots! For cleansing I remove my makeup with jojoba oil and use a gentle cleanser and witch hazel for toner. 😊
I've struggled with acne for a long time and something that really helped clear up my skin is powdered Boraxo soap. This is the only cleanser I use, and my skin has cleared up so much and I only get an occasional pimple.
Will watch your skin videos till the day I die! You were the reason my skin finally cleared up a few years ago when you talked about first aid beauty! Those face wash's changed my life and I am forever grateful to you for that. Every product you recommend works wonders for me!!
Use moisture after you cleanse even if you have oily skin moisture is very important! My acne is clearing up because I wash my face and cleanse it then I put cream from Babor go check it out =)
For those of you who want cruelty free , check out Pacifica skincare line. So far I like the kale face wash and day/night cream. I have oily/combo skin btw
I never really knew what kind of skin I had until recently, but I found I had dry skin and everything changed. Once I cut out all the harsh acne products my skin was so much happier, especially once I started using more moisturizer. Now I use the "soothe" line from Rodan & Fields (not a rep I swear) as well as First Aid Beauty moisturizer and then only my two prescription acne treatments as sparingly as possible.
If you find yourself needing to change your pillowcase a lot but don't have the time to wash it all the time, just put a clean tshirt over your pillow to keep your face less prone to getting too oily each night
Can you do a tutorial on your makeup/hair look? So cute and natural! I'd love to see how to get this for an everyday look!
For me, I feel like getting older is what's made the biggest difference in my skin. I'm 21 now, and I have much better skin than I did at age 13.
Other than that, home made moisturizer (I use a combo of beeswax, almond oil, and shea butter) and apple cider vinnegar for toner are two things I swear by.
for hyperpigmentation i would recommend laroche posey effeclair duo+ moisturizer. if you use it consistantly it helps a lot with the red marks and also it cleared my acne overtime. i have been using it for more than half a year now and my acne is gone. nothing worked for me until i tried it so i hope it also helps someone out there.
I've followed you for so long, it's amazing to see how far your skin has come! You're beautiful, Ingrid!
Thank you Ingrid. I have a thyroid imbalance, and because of it I've developed some adult acne on my chin and neck. I've tried a cocktail of different products, but never these. I look forward to trying some of these products and sticking to a solid routine. It's always a good day when I can get recommendations from someone I trust, i.e. You, for beauty and skin products. :)
i agree with the sunscreen, at first i always afraid of putting sunscreen on my face since most of sunscreen products in my country contained "whitening" which obviously bad for my skin, so i tried a sunscreen product that i bought from germany, and i can believe how it helped with my discoloration and dark spots around my nose
Ingird i love your videos and you inspire me to take care of myself and love everyday in the moment❤
I completely agree with the sunscreen tip. Don't skip it.
That cleansing balm is the absolute best. It melts makeup off so well
because my skin is oily and somewhat eczema prone, I use cerave from the drugstores. they have a really nice moisturizer and eczema cream for those breakouts. it will clear up within 24 hours, I swear!!
headed out to buy some clinique balm and mattifying micellar water!! you're a life (and skin) saver!
I have extremely sensitive skin and I suffered from a bad reaction to Clinique's Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm. If anyone is suffering from the same problem, or has a similar skin type, an alternative I've found that works very well for me is The Body Shop's Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter. It's $16 in in the US, which is cheaper than the Clinique balm, and I buy it at Ulta. Just thought I'd throw this out there :)
ingred, i love your videos so much i have been watching them for soooo long can you PLEASE do an embarrassing stories video PLEASE that would be soooooooooo awesome please
that would be nice but I don't think she will): that's not really her style of video
some contributions from me as well, even if i still have acne that i can't seem to get rid of
- benzoyl peroxide is great but can be harsh and also has a tendency to bleach clothes and pillowcases. salicylic acid is an alternative and works better for me most of the time. i don't think it's as harsh and doesn't bleach clothes AND you can get spot treatments with salicylic acid in them for super cheap at drugstores. i use one from clearisil
- i absolutely agree with the person who said wash your pillowcases. i try to wash mine once a week if i can.
- you can also use toothpaste as a spot treatment! i don't use it every day, but once in a while it works wonders on deep pimples.
- but my biggest tip, one i'm still struggling with is DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE/ACNE. i can be super fidgety and i'm constantly touching my face, touching my pimples to see if they've gone down, picking my skin??? it's SO BAD and i'm like 90% sure if i didn't do it as much my pimples would be gone. so like please oh my god i'm touching my face so much as i'm typing this STOP ME AND DON'T DO IT YOURSELF EITHER
- i'm also trying oil blotting sheets, which again you can get at drugstores for cheap. only for days where i'm wearing foundation for a large amount of time, because i think the makeup might be causing some problems too. we'll see how that goes
great tricks ! this was an exact copy of how i started treating my skin after having really bad acne and oily skin. everything with skin care should be simple and using products only as they're intended to be used, and to only use acne products for spot treatment is key.
Great Video !
watching this video makes me remember the old ingrid. it warms my heart! 😊
I was literally looking all over CZcams for these types of videos and then this pops up 💗
You looked so beautiful in this video today Ingrid! ❤️ thank you for uploading such a calm video today just needed this after a hard day 💕
OMG, clinique again, I've seen your videos for a while now and I remember you used to use that product and I started using it because of you, also the mac's off oil
I tried the take the day off oil balm and I fell in love with it! I highly recommend it!
Always a pleasure hearing u speak Ingrid. 2 products that i love and have helped my face a lot are Derma E's Purifying Daily Charcoal scrub. Its a super gentil, natural scrub. Love the stuff! Also Tartes Maracuja oil is amazing stuff! Its a facial oil that is very hydrating but doesnt clog pores, isnt greasy, and doesn't cause breakouts. Im obsessed! It makes my skin so soft and glowy!! I cant go without it now. :)
Apple cider vinegar! Working at Sephora made me try a myriad of products in the (seemingly) never ending search for clear skin. The products that helped the most were-- hydrating potions (I used to dry the heck out of my skin), precleansing like Ingrid, the foreo, origins original skin serum, peels (chemical exfoliation), and shaving my face (physical exfoliation). The thing that got rid of all of my texture (all raised comedones), redness, the minimal breakouts that I had, dark spots, dullness, and dehydration is apple cider vinegar. I dilute 2 tablespoons into a 4 oz bottle and wipe it on my face after cleansing morning and night. ACV is detoxifying and sanitizing the skin while keeping it balanced and my moisturizer goes in better! I've only been doing it for about a month but after one use I saw clarity. A real life saver.
Madeline OKrongly I'm trying this
I love oil cleansers, the bodyshop chamomile cleanser saved me. I get very painful cystic pimples but I have dry skin. It's so difficult to balance this. I really like the lighter benefit moisturiser with spf 15, it makes my dry skin better without making my spots worse. I struggle finding make up. Mattifying products flake off my skin but oily ones cause flare-ups.
Your hair looks so lovely! Fluffy and voluminous 😍
I love you! I've been living by the "not using acne products for acne" rule for YEARS! So glad do also!
Your hair looks beautiful in this video!
Watching this video while I'm doing my skin care routine for the night ❤ and recently purchased the Clinique take the day off cleaning balm and LOVE it. It just melts my makeup off like butter!
This hair length is amazing on you! 😊
I have dry sensitive acne prone skin that's I've really struggled with since hitting my 20s. it was fine when I was younger. I really like the brand First Aid Beauty because it soothes my skin. Right now I'm on a personalized skin care from my local esthetician (spelling ??) and it seems to be working.
You have just such a easy way about you. So lovely to watch. A inspiration for me and my channel.
100% need this in my life rn
I had pretty moderate acne in my teens and early 20's (I am 25 now) and I went on accutane when I was 20. It cleared my skin, but left me with pretty bad digestive problems that I still deal with. I would not suggest it. My acne came back anyway. Right around the 23 1/2 year mark, my skin changed and my acne kind of disappeared. Now I only get breakouts when it's that time o the month! One thing I will suggest for ANY skin type is DRINK YOUR WATER. I drink at least 1.5 liters a day.
I love just listening to her voice😊
I'd be interested in a cleansing balm, but not from Clinique. They are not a cruelty free brand, and that is really important to me.
Natalie Henry I think ciaté London (I think that's the brand) has one and I think they are vegan and cruelty free (not positive tho so double check)
Glytone also makes an amazing sunscreen. I'll have to try the Avene one. I have super sensitive dry skin so I currently use a lot of Avene products.
Your skin looks so so good these days!!❤️
Ingrid, do you still recommend hyper-pigmentation treatments such as the Keils dark spot corrector? Also, if anyone in the comments has favorite products to treat hyper-pigmentation I would really appreciate it.
Nicole Alexis I've found that rose hip oil has helped a lot!
Nicole Alexis rose hip oil for sure! That's one of the main ingredients in the Keil's corrector, along with vitamin C - both do wonders to clear hyperpigmentation. I love the Kiel's midnight recovery concentrate, I find it to work better than the dark spot corrector, and your skin looks glowy all over when you wake up in the morning
Nicole Alexis I also agree with the rose hip oil. I have been using it nightly for about a month and have seen such an improvement in my skin. I have combination to oily skin with acne. It's really helped reduce my breakouts as well as smooth my skin and give me a more even skin tone.
Hey Nicole, I and my mom use the Kiehl's dark spot corrector and it actually works! you needa be diligent with it though (keep applying twice a day for a few weeks). I wanted to love the Midnight recovery concentrate too, but unfortunately it tends to break me out :(
Try tretinoin, hydroquinone or skinoren
I have also suffered from server cystic acne. I tried topicals and oral bionics given by my dermatologists, I tried endless amounts of face masks and spot treatments, I tried going on birth control, and I even tried going vegan. I'm already a very healthy person, so I felt like there was no hope, but then my doctor decided to put me on accutane-- best decision of my life! Of course it's not for everyone, but if you feel like there's just no hope for your skin, accutane is a great last-resort. I love my skin now and finally feel confident enough to go out in public with no makeup on!
I'm dealing with acne since I was 12 and I tried soo many things, but all of these acne treatments make my skin so dry. For my whole life I had no idea that all of these diary products are the reason of my breakouts! Of course I still have scars etc but my skin looks way better than in the past.
Your hair looks adorable in this video Ingrid!😍
OBSESSED WITH YOUR HAIR & MAKEUP IN THIS VIDEO!!!! 💗💗💗
the belif aqua bomb changed my life omg best moisturizer for oily, acne-prone skin
I really love the take off the day cleansing balm! I get free samples at sophria every time I go because the full size product is expensive but I really love it and it does melt the makeup away and I wear a lot of makeup
When Ingrid's ad plays before Ingrid's video...☺️❤️❤️❤️
#1 tip is to stop eating dairy! I used to get really gnarly pimples that would not go away (one would pop up once the other one was gone). Turns out I'm lactose intolerant, like nearly 75% of the world. Plus dairy isn't good for your body either... Tip #2 if you have oily skin, moisturize with oil right after the shower/washing your face. Seems counterintuitive but your body is trying to compensate for dry skin by over producing oil!
Voerti couldn't agree more. ! Cutting out dairy has changed my skin and I get 90% less breakouts. And adding coconut oils on my skin as my moisturizer! Amazing 😀
I've been using that clinic form for years I love it
oh how I love your background! I would love an updated apartment tour or some decoration ideas :) love you!
Try EMK beverly hills sunscreen it also had that watery formula and u dont feel it when u put it on your skin but it works really well
you look absolutely flawless and radiant in this video!! 💞
Love your little awakened dance special ending.