Why those tiny bumps AREN’T fungal acne!

👋 Hey skincare nerds! 👋 This week we’re going to talk about one of the most requested topics on my channel! How to get rid of tiny bumps, when they’re closed comedones (CCs) and also how to tell the difference between closed comedones and fungal acne. We’re also going to talk about what CCs are, what triggers them and how to get rid of them!
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So... are your tiny bumps closed comedones or fungal acne?
You’ll have to watch to find out! 👀
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🛍 All products mentioned* (USD):

⭐️ CeraVe PM facial moisturizing lotion - $15.99
⭐️ CeraVe Renewing SA cleanser - $13.99
⭐️ Inkey List Salicylic acid cleanser - $9.99
⭐️ Differin adapalene gel 0.1% - $12.99
⭐️ CeraVe acne foaming cream cleanser - $14.99
⭐️ the ordinary azelaic acid - $7.90

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🤍 Video Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
2:14 Fungal acne vs. closed comedones
2:41 Fungal acne symptoms
3:54 Closed comedonal symptoms
4:20 What are closed comedones?
6:09 What triggers closed comedones?
9:51 How to get rid of closed comedones / best products for closed comedones
15:02 Extracting closed comedones

🤓 Sources & more reading for your skincarenerding:

Fungal acne:

Closed comedones:

Both fungal and CCs:

Salicylic acid cleanser effectiveness (there are also other studies with salicylic acid + other ingredients that I don’t list here):

🤍 Skincare 101 playlist:

🎵 Music

🎥 Camera & Equipment:
- Camera: Sony a6400
- Lighting: Godox VL150
- Mic: Rhode NTG-2

#closedcomedones

[harshitabhuyan]

FINALLY! Someone gave me an idea of what these bumps might be. Everyone was like "fungal acne" but mine never itch and are skin coloured and sometimes turn into blackheads.

[alexandra.ch]

I’m so upset i found this RIGHT AFTER i used the shampoo. I would like to sincerely apologize to my skin

[carmen]

Cathy: Your diet triggers closed comedones!
Me: *watching while drinking soda & eating chips* hmm i see

[kiss]

Sis keeps on smiling now I can’t stop smiling, she has sunflower, sunny vibes 🥺🧡

[fadhilahfadzli]

i am now regretting all the money i spent investing in a fungal acne routine, because all the signs of cc hit the nail on the head for me

[saucytae]

people be slashing and roughly rubbing their cleansers all over their skin for 10 seconds and rinse off and then complain abt how their skin texture isn't improving, yeah I wonder why😒 If y'all actually don't know: first, you should wash your hands really good, don't forget to wash under your nails too (you can't wash your face with dirty hands), wet your skin a couple of times (your skin is like a sponge, in order for it to absorb all the good chemicals/ingredients it needs to be wet thoroughly). Apply the cleanser on your hands and rub them to create a foam (if you’re using a different cleanser you should still rub your hands to distribute the liquid equally). Apply on your face in GENTLE motion, I suggest using your middle and ring fingers, especially around your eye area since that skin area is more sensitive. Keep applying the cleanser for a good minute (cleansers take time to absorb into skin and actually start working, so washing your face for 10-15 seconds won't do anything to your skin, you will just waste the product. Applying the cleanser from 1-2 minutes will ensure the ingredients to soak into your skin through the thick barrier and start working. A lot of idols do this technique and their skin is glowing)) I personally like to spread the cleanser from my cheeks, to my nose, to my forehead, and then to my chin (I switch the order too but always do my cheeks first) and finish off with my eye area. Then rinse it off with warm water, don't let it be too cold or too hot because that will also break the skin barrier and stress your skin out, causing more breakouts. Then I wipe my face with a towel lightly, not too much so my skin would be a little bit damp to absorb the moisturizer well. Toner is optional, if you have it then use it but if you don't it's still fine. Pump your moisturizer and spread equally in your hands. Now, my skin type is combo and my concern area is the t-zone so I like to put the moisturizer on my cheeks and whatever is left on my forehead then nose, and then chin (your way may differ depending on your dry areas). LASTLY, this is important, dab your skin lightly to help the moisturizer absorb well and lock in your skin!!! This is also a good tip: Rub your hands to create heat and gently press on your face, this will increase the blood flow in the skin, allowing oxygen and nutrients to move through blood vessels which is essential for the regrowth of damaged tissue)) Give your skin and your skin care ingredients some time (2 months is a good period of time where you can see changes) to get to know each other and work together to make your skin look perfect. Hope this helps :)) oh and PLEASE do not forget about your neck!!! you don't need a special routine for your neck but at least applying toner to wipe off the dust/dirt and applying moisturizer afterwards will help so much, also try doing massages and move your hands from up to down (so going from your chin, apply a little bit of pressure and start moving your hands down all the way to the base of your neck where your shoulders are) this will make your neck look so much better AND DO NOT PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO WEAR SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT EVEN IF ITS CLOUDY!!! Update: One of my friends told me to try this one skincare/makeup company called SSTAGIONI COSMETICS and yall— I love it😭 I had a lot of dark spots so I decided to buy their vitamin c and you can really see the difference even tho it’s been like 2 weeks?? Also recommend the cleanser (lightweight and doesn’t leave my skin dry), the toner (very moisturizing!!), and the moisturizer bc it also contains spf so it’s a double win.

[ot_soarhigh]

Products recommended
-gentle exfoliation:low concentration of salicylic (BHA) and glycocylic acid. Use salicylic acid cleanser
-retinoids (prevent CCs)
-benzoyl peroxide (kill bacs but also hydrate ur skin, use moisturiser)
-azelaic acid (prevent bacs frm multiplying too fast)

[deenchaudhry]

Thank you so much for making this, I thought I had fungal acne until watching this video. Thank god I didn't use shampoo though!

[vivien]

I honestly don’t know what I have and I’m so done with my skin. I always get comments about my skin: „Have u ever heard of skincare?“ „Do u ever wash ur face?“ „Ur face is disgusting“ „I’m eating, go away“. I even find myself disgusting. I hate myself so much bc of my looks. Man I try so many things but it isn’t working for me.

Edit: it’s Been 3 months, since then I informed myself a lot about skincare and my skin got SO MUCH better it’s almost perfect and everyone who used to give me these comments is literally asking me for help for their skin and my sister for example who pointed out my skin sm is literally using my products and all that. I love karma

[seyma]

Fungal acne:
- itchy
- bumbs clustered together and similar size
- pinkish if you have lighter skin/ darker if you have darker skin
- they are on your forehead, extending up in your hairline

Closed comedones:
- not itchy
- skin colored/a bit of white
- different sizes and spaced out
- showing up on your forehead, cheeks and skin

[procrastinationgoddess]

omg someone finally explained how those ingredients work in short and understandable way😭 it’s really helpful thank you❣️

[kaylamoreno]

I was literally about to go get the dandruff shampoo 😂 glad YouTube was like “nah watch this first”

[aisham_]

i’m so thankful that you said what colour it would be if our skin is darker!! really thank!! <33

[Aubooboojoann]

Thank you for making this video! I have had these bumps for years! I’m 17, and have found photos of fungal acne, webpages on fungal acne, and finally have some idea on what my skin might have in store. I don’t believe I have fungal acne, thank you for mentioning CC! 🤍🌸🤗

[zroglnf]

Lmao my diet is probably causing all my skin problems. I drink milk everyday and eat sweets a lot 🙂

[bookmarauder]

My acne stresses me out so much, your videos are such a stressfree antidote to tackle it 😭❤️

[hendsaeed]

Wow! Fungal acne and closed comedones are so similar! I thought I had fungal acne (but I didn't really do something to them😂) but after hearing the differences between them, I realized that what I got is closed comedones. It isn't itchy and it is similar color to my skin. I hope these dissappear from our faces🥺

[nousername]

This woman saved my life. I always thought it was fungal acne.

[esinart]

I just want to say this because it's important. Pay attention to your body. I was struggling with stomach issues for 2 years and during that time my skin was getting progressively worse. I was diagnosed with IBS in 2019 and that explained a lot. When your gut is out of whack it definitely disrupts everything else. Purchasing products will only be a temporary fix if you don't get to the root cause of it.

[chaerrimimi]

it feels like I have both fungal acne and closed comedones because they aren't itchy, but they go up to my hairline, they're dark-colored, but in different sizes, and sometimes come with pimples, but never turn black, and they're only on my forehead.

edit: I've been washing my face with a cerave cleanser and using niacinamide and bha and wearing more sunscreen, they're not as bumpy as before and are kinda smooth but there are still dark brown spots