THE BEST SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR ACNE | Skin Science Episode 4

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Production & Editing: Cassandra Bankson
Cinematography: Julia Green
Assistant Editor: Juan Manuel Ariza
Lighting & Sound: Sean Parsons
Graphics & Design: Angela Rudnitskaja
Animation & Design: Muhammad Hadidi

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VIDEO NOTES
Cleansers:
-purpose is to remove oil, dirt on your skin and cleanse
-cleansers can penetrate to the skin if they have an active ingredient (i.e. salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, vitamin c)
-use oil based cleansers if you wear makeup, but use another cleanser after that one b/c you don’t want to leave oil on your skin
-how often you cleanse depends on your skin - recommended 1-2 times per day
-use your products the way they’re packaged!

Exfoliation:
-physical exfoliaters use chemicals for removing cells; have an acid and sometimes small particles which can help with acne
-manual exfoliaters use beads and your own hands to remove cells
-use after cleansers 1-2 times per week

Toners:
-helps even out skin’s pH level and rebalance
-preps your skin to help other products work better
-not necessary but good for large pores or blackheads
-alcohol toners and hydrocuinote aren’t good
-witch hazel and aloe vera are good and so are antioxidants

Serums:
-have a powerful concentrate that promotes a benefit to your skin
-have small molecular structures which really help for different skin problems
-research your specific skin condition and find the correct ingredients that will help your skin type
-use a serum before moisturizer

Moisturizer:
-act as a shield to protect skin from environment and lock in moisture
-moisturizers aren’t evil if you have acne
-gels are lighter and permeate better
-lotions create a barrier and are more hydrating
-dymethicone and silicone aren’t good in moisturizers

Spot treatments:
-are meant to target a certain problem
-look for active ingredients and glycolic or lactic acid
-use at night

Eye creams:
-target wrinkles or fine lines
-don’t use any eye creams with active ingredients or petroleum or mineral oil

Masks:
-peel off masks peel off the top layer of skin
-sheet masks act like a serum - you want to pat in the serum after removal
-tea tree can help acne or scars
-clay based for oil removal
-you can mask once a day or one to two times a week

Sunscreen:
-protect from sun
-chemical sunscreens can be more damaging to your skin
-physical sunscreens are mineral based and can be better for skin; they reflect light away
-should be last step in routine and applied once a day

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1:16 Cleansers
5:03 Exfoliators
6:36 Toners
8:15 Serums
9:37 Moisturizers
11:43 Add-ons

[shreyag]

But isn’t dimethicone is good at retaining skin’s moisture barrier and is skin friendly

[amrichard]

A BIG THANK YOU Cassandra for educating me on how skin is working and trying to find my way to clear my skin . And for helping me to feel better about myself when I feel down and ugly .... which is how I feel right now ... I’m trying to get passed it most of the time but it breaks down my confidence sometimes and I hate that !
Please keep up because you’re a great inspiration 😘

[sarahstroud]

My skincare routine is so full of products!! I have glycolic acid, retin a, Curology for when I break out, masks, toners, essences! I really need to declutter it but I love skincare!! I love you Cassie 😀

[EBTdancEr]

Can you explain why mineral oil and petroleum are “terrible” for your skin? I have been told by dermatologists that they are not harmful, but helpful.

[brettkarsten]

A question. Are there skincare ingredients we should not mix. I’ve heard so many things about vitamin c and niacinamide not going well together and I’ve made the mistake of applying both. It burns. Redness. Ouch. But other things like AHA BHA with vitamin c. Or retinol and acids? Or antioxidants and acids? I’ve seen so much controversy over what is safe and what is not. Or which chemicals cancel each other out. I’m not too advanced in chemistry to figure this out on my own 🤯 but I’m interested...thank you!

[tedoymisojos]

Mineral oil is fine for most people, specially if it's an ingredient on a product and not stand alone. It's just some particular people that react to it and its easy to find out since you can buy pure mineral oil or vaseline at any drugstore. Haven't read anything pointing otherwise, and I use a lotion with it every single night which doesnt cause me breakouts (vanicream light lotion).

[louiepop]

Omg this is really all the education or information I need, since I vlog and love skincare so much! I love you Cassandra Bankson!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[BrendaPerez-kqpz]

Can you make a video about the science that has the food against acne ?? Please !!

[isaaabelthebest]

I’ve been watching you for many years now and I’ve always enjoyed your honest videos. I still continue to have acne and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge because I have been learning alongside you. Thanks :)

[anna]

I don’t really have a skincare routine. I just cleanse and moisturize and maybe tone and that’s it. I also use a face scrub and that’s basically it.

[tanjatanja]

This video is really really good. I just kinda got into this whole skin care science and I was always soooo confused but now I see it clear and understand! Thank you!!

[Jasmine]

I wish they had sold Proactiv, Exposed Skin care, Acnease and Accutane back in the early 1960s when I could have used this! I would have felt much more confident with clear, perfect skin like my classmates all had!

[Zig]

Your skin care videos are so informative! I love all the science and facts you use to back up the reasons for the products you use.

[angelalucatorto]

I use Dr. Bronner's as a cleanser, based on your older videos. Since Dr. Bronner's contains coconut oil, olive oil, and more, would you recommend cleansing with something else afterwards?
Thanks!!

[jessimeliss]

I love love love your channel! Thank you for being so thorough and going above and beyond with even creating skincare recommendations for each step. You’re definitely a skincare guru! ❤️

[teelin]

Dear Cassandra, thank you much for this video!! I absolutely Love your personality and your videos are so helpful! ♥️

[brina]

LOVE THIS SERIES YAAAY ALWAYS SO EXCITED TO LEARN MORE!!

[goldmaccc]

Definitely gained a follower from this vid. I love how straight to the point and informational this was!