Girl, I knew you were right even before watching the video! I switched from vitamin c to niacinamide a couple months ago & had to let go of the idea that vitamin c is the savior that we all thought she was.

@MichelleMyBelle46

7 ай бұрын

Nahhhh this is exactly it! Did the same thing a couple years ago and ain't never looked back.

@bibaolaitan5189

7 ай бұрын

I am using both. Vit c at morning, niacinimide at night with retinol

@ladydede88

7 ай бұрын

I use both together

@Muchacandela

7 ай бұрын

Any brands in particular?

@buyimncube2588

7 ай бұрын

Vitamin C actually does work

I love Vitamin C. I’ve never considered it for hyperpigmentation. My derm prescribed kojic acid mixed with hydroquinone for my hyperpigmentation. Vitamin C is just a extra boost to keep the skin glowing and it helps the sunscreen work better (this is coming from a black derm and black esthetician). I hate niacinamide. I’ve tried several brands and it just does nothing for me. Skin care is personal

@cloudsurfer73

5 ай бұрын

Same. People always comment how bright and glowing my skin and I use vitamin c consistently. I mean it could just be genetics but I don’t think so.

@kimbermichelle4

5 ай бұрын

Ditto ❤

@yourfavnurseb9699

11 күн бұрын

What brand of kojic acid mix do you use/recommend?

@RP.123

11 күн бұрын

@@yourfavnurseb9699 Mine was prescribed. The two (kojic acid and hydroquinone) was prepared by a compounding pharmacy

Wooooaah Nai making a KZread comeback?! 😍

@TheGoldenRx

7 ай бұрын

She issssssss :)

@JD-zw5os

7 ай бұрын

@@TheGoldenRx 💃🏿💃🏿

@marilyntagoe50

7 ай бұрын

Ikr

This comeback kinda makes me emotional bc the last time you posted a video I had cystic acne and was so depressed. Look at my skin now (in my PFP) and it’s been like this for years largely thanks to your knowledge 💕

@aisoaification

7 ай бұрын

Aww you go girl!

@raynerkefe4413

7 ай бұрын

How did you fix it?

@thingsworktogether4good

6 ай бұрын

What did you do?

@thingsworktogether4good

6 ай бұрын

What did you do?

Yellow really makes your skin complexion bright! You look beautiful

I stopped using vitamin C years ago and switched to retinol and copper peptides. Made a world of difference.

@aisoaification

7 ай бұрын

What type of copper peptides do you use please?????I've been trying to find some quality ones.

@TheBunnyBeatdown

7 ай бұрын

@@aisoaification I use the guidance to glow copper peptide complex.

I've been using niacinamide and retinol as the main active ingredients in my skincare (a bit of salycilic acid to exfoliate 2x a week) and in 10 weeks, my skin is more evenly toned. I had a hunch about vitamin C and now I feel validated ❤

@daa.4987

6 ай бұрын

What brand of niacinamide do you use?

@ClaudineMankah

6 ай бұрын

Please what brand of products do you use?

@cloudsurfer73

5 ай бұрын

Retin-A helped me the most with acne and actually even faded dark marks. It was really an all-in-one.

My Asian skin has the same reaction like your skin when using vitamin C ~~ It doesn’t improve my hyperpigmentation. And also it causes more bumps and closed comedones. Then I watched one of KZread videos and it was indicated that vitamin C may worsen acnes and irritate your skin. After I stopped vitamin C, my skin starts to heal again. Right now I’m just using Tretinoin and sunscreen to prevent hyperpigmentation. Your video is so useful. Thanks for sharing these kinds of information. I like it

@whatsonhermindblog123

7 ай бұрын

The tretinoin/sunscreen combo has been the goat for me. I’ve been doing that for 4 months now

@walkingbyfaith2885

6 ай бұрын

​@@whatsonhermindblog123 TY , I'M getting ready to start my TRET journey, nervous about it 😮, I'm almost 70 years of age ❤ , I do t want the purging 😢, I'm going to start slow , one - 2 nites a week, any suggestions?? ❤❤❤

@whatsonhermindblog123

6 ай бұрын

Hi! I actually did not get the purging. I would recommend you use a good moisturizer before and after applying it (for the first few weeks or so). Some call it the sandwich method. Make sure to let your moisturizer dry down before applying the tretinoin on top. I would also recommend to wash your face the morning after you've applied it to make sure you get if off of you. The last thing I would say is to use a pea sized amount on your entire face. Be cautious using it on your neck. Some people can tolerate it, but I noticed it irritates my neck. @@walkingbyfaith2885

@sekar9901

6 ай бұрын

me too, i noticed i got more closed comedones,. i feel like it oxidized and stained my white head, hardened and became closed comedones..

@la6136

6 ай бұрын

Vitamin C was actually the one thing that worked for me and very quickly. It helped me with multiple skin problems like acne, dark spots, enlarged pores and skin dullness. I could never live without it. I am also asian

I get why it wouldn’t work for some but it definitely works for me. I will agree that the dropper bottles are annoying.

@TheGoldenRx

7 ай бұрын

You you like it, I respect that! Keep using it!

@nadiasharnelle

7 ай бұрын

I gotta agree. It still works great for me.

You helped educate & change my skin care routine beginning in the pandemic ! Thank you. Welcome back!

@TheGoldenRx

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@mannygid9732

5 ай бұрын

Same!! I started using dermatological and farmacy because of her !

@Godschild5290

5 ай бұрын

Same here.! So happy she's back

My dermatologist told me it doesn’t work for our skin like it does for others!! So I won’t use it again after this bottle 😂😂

Welcome back! Your previous tips helped me to get my skincare TOGETHER, so I will definitely give attention to this tip as well. Thanks for all you do in the skincare world, keep shining!

I'm so glad I found this channel and this video, I've used vitamin c for so long and I've always been annoyed by the price and the time it takes for my hyperpigmentation to fade (literally takes almost a year to see simple small spots fade). The amount of POC derm representation is just now starting to grow but we've always had to just go along with what the majority does and hope it works for us as well and it's actually such an annoying thing to have to constantly deal with. I've been since realized how important it is to have people who look like us recommending products for us. I will be updating my skincare routine with these ingredients. Thank you and definitely got a new subbie!!!

great insight into how different ingredients work on different skin tones!

Woooh Back with a Bang. Your 60 seconds cleansing rule changed my skin for the better. Thank you so much for the education. For the longest time I had this thought about Vit C being overhyped. It never really treated my hyperpigmentation as a woman of color . Looking forward to your weekly tips and advise on skincare.

@raynerkefe4413

7 ай бұрын

Washing the face for only 60 seconds?

I just stumbled upon your channel and I am super happy that I did! And THANK YOU GURL, you never lied! Ive been feeling the same way about vitamin C and some other things that the aesthetic industry make the holy grail for ALL skin colors when in reality it's only for those of the pale skin tones! We need more people like you sis to help us people of color navigate aesthetics!

I’m for everything about this! I fed into the vitamins c hype and every time I tried one my skin would go insane. It is definitely not for me! I approve this message!

Thank you for sharing! SOOO glad you're back!

I am so glad that you are talking about this topic!!! My skin hates vitamin c too!! I’ve always broken out when using it. It has never worked for fading my dark spots, and I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one who thinks it’s overhyped.

@elisabethbalde7774

7 ай бұрын

Same! I thought i was the problem vitamin c even gave me hyperpigmentation! My skin hates it!

I love when you get all sciencey while explaining things! Glad to see you back! 😍 Would love to hear about the advice you give to us about how to test products at home. Like how long should we use something before we decide if our skin likes it or hates it? 🤔

@TheGoldenRx

5 ай бұрын

Making a note of this!! For now, try checking out my purging vs break out video ❤

Sooooo proud of you Nai! And happy you are so vocal with your expertise in this industry, specially for US! Our skin and needs are just different and that’s okay. Thank you for this! And giving you your flowers now because babyyyyy that 60sec rule changed THE. GAME.

So excited to see you back on YT! Thank you for your advice and tips. Missed you so so much.

Thank you for the breakdown! I used a vitamin C serum for a while and all I got was a little extra glow, no movement on the hyperpigmentation. My dermatologist has recommended azaleic acid for me right now as I am TTC and had to stop the retinoid I was using. She has also recommended niacinimide so I'm looking for a serum now. I'm excited to see the deep dives weekly!

@aisoaification

7 ай бұрын

TTC?

@fefemyluv

7 ай бұрын

I like the glow it gives me, so I try to find vitamin c that specifically has hyperpigmentation fighting ingredients in it, such as licorice root or Kojic acid. Azelaic acid was so drying on my skin. Both the OTC and prescription versions. I wish it worked on me!

@nw3556JA

7 ай бұрын

​@@aisoaificationtrying to conceive

@joycelynefya63

7 ай бұрын

​@@nw3556JA what is ttc?

@joycelynefya63

7 ай бұрын

​@@nw3556JA i pray you conceive soon by God's grace.🙇‍♀️

As a fellow of esthetician of 5 years, I hear you and see you! Thank you for the content!

Glad to see you back on YT!

So happy you are back! Can’t wait to see your new content🙌🏾

Nai! So happy you’re back, your advice helped me so much during Covid girl (also accutane) but now my skin is like butter cause I use a lot of the products you recommended then! With that being said I totally agree my skin is so reactive to vitamin c and currently I use one that has licorice root in it and that’s probably why my skin likes it 🤔. I appreciate your advice can you drop a video about what products you would recommend as alternatives for vitamin c? As a darker skin girlie I would be more inclined to try something new if the recommendation was from you. Much love ❤️

Thank you for breaking this down for us. Skincare that works for me sometimes doesn't work for someone else in my family with a deeper complexion. Now, I can direct to your video for more information on why that may be and give them alternatives.

Been a subscriber for about 4 years, so glad to see you back on here! Definitely needed 🙌🏽✨

Glad you're back!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Glad to see your back 😊. I’ve been using some of your tips for awhile and see a big difference

I've always felt this way about vitamin C😫 For me it never worked, so i thought its just me🤷🏾 Glad to see you back Nai❤

OMG, so happy you posted! ❤ Needed to see this.

I've always had way more success fading hyperpigmentation with niacinamide than Vitamin C. There is a vit C serum that I really like, but the results were more along the lines of firmer skin and a nice glow. My dark marks never budged.

@aisoaification

7 ай бұрын

Vit. C assists with firmness?

@TsubataLately

7 ай бұрын

@@aisoaification Yes, that's what Nai was talking about from 3:50 when she mentions Vitamin C helps with elastin and collagen production. When there are a lot of these proteins, skin is firm yet bouncy like a well-filled balloon. When there are less of them, skin can start to look deflated.

@aisoaification

7 ай бұрын

@@TsubataLately Interesting, thanks so much!

Thanks so much for this! This came just in time for me to figure out a skin routine. I feel like I need to pull out my notebook and do some homework 😭 I look forward to more!!

I am so glad you are back!!!

Glad to see you backkkk!

I started using vitamin c in the morning along with sunscreen because apparently vitamin c boosts sunscreen protection but in terms of it being effective on my hyperpigmentation, I haven't really seen much of an improvement; so you might be on to something.

Wowww. Great video. And why have I missed your other videos unless you were on a hiatus. Awesome 👏🏾

missed your videos! Welcome back. In 2020 I was watching your videos with a pen and notebook taking notes. LOL Here I am now wearing Korean sunscreen, retinol weekly, and completed my first microneedling procedure. Love your advice!

Esthetician student here! Loving and taking in all this knowledge! 🙌🏾

So happy to see you back

Welcome back Nai, definitely missed your recommendations. Can you please recommend specific skincare products next. 💛

So happy to have you back! ❤

happy to see you back!!!!!

LOVE the educational content!!

Yeaaaaaaah, Nai is back and she is throwing hands!

This is just in time for me because I just decided recently to cut down on my VC application. I don’t think it’s necessary at all. Plus I get paranoid about lightening in areas I don’t want lightened! 😂 Thanks so much for this affirmation. Now niacinimide stays in my skincare routine all day.

I really missed your educational content. I owe most of the skin care knowledge i have to you.👏🏾👏🏾❤ 🇺🇬

Thank you for this video!! Very helpful!

Omggggg hiieeee! So happy to see you again. You are RIGHT on time!

Subscribed! Finally, someone talking that talk!

I think we have similar skin because anything with vitamin C breaks me out- i discovered this about 14 years ago so I stay away from it. Thank you you for the video and welcome back!❤

❤ I love the ending words....IF IT DON'T FEED YOU... DON'T WATER 💦 IT. Very Golden Words🥇🪙

So glad I came across this video was just about to try it. I’m going along with what you are saying. Thank you 🙏

love this!!

She’s backkkkkkk!!! ❤❤❤

Girl, I totally agree with you!! I’ve been using vitamin c products for the longest and though it brightened up my hyperpigmentation a bit, niacinamide! Girl, niacinamide is doing an amazing job for me & I’m not even done with a bottle! Yes, I was skeptical about it for a dry skin girl but I included body oils in my Routine and I’m so fine!

Yes spill tea!! 📝 also not me oil cleansing last night to get rid of one blackhead and it sure didn’t work 😅

Using The ordinary alpha Arbutin serum makes my skin look great in the morning.

Been waiting on this video!

Omg thank you!!! I’ve never liked using vitamin C in my skincare routine because of these very reasons. It’s never worked for me! Glad to see you back!! 🎉❤

Loved the thoughtfulness behind your take on vitamin c ! I deff learned a lot Btw You’re so beautiful! You remind me of Kesha Knight Pulliam - I kept thinking of the chingy one call away music video!

Yas!!!! Needed this! Thanks for the clear and informative breakdown! 🤗🤗🤗

Thank you for this video! I haven't been too impressed with vitamin C. I have a very deep skintone and I felt that it made my face noticeably lighter, like I was bleaching my skin and I was very uncomfortable with that. I started using niacinamide and I feel like it targets my dark spots all the while keeping my true skintone. I'm also trying Azaleic acid. And of course retinol and SPF are a must!

Glad ur back. I think about you often. I missed ur videos.

Hi Ny! Girl I might be late but I feel like you were gone for a while nice to have you back! And I’m so glade your saying it’s a waste for black girls!

Thank you for the video!❤️

What Vit C does to you, Niacinimide does to me! I love me some Azaleic, transxamic and bachkuchiol as well as vit C. I'm an SPF bully and Tretinoin is my jam! But like you said lifestyle and consistency is major key! Welcome back to KZread ❤

@aisoaification

7 ай бұрын

What products are you using with those ingredients please????

thank you. I've used vitamin C and I was underwhelmed by the effects to my skin. When you hear other influencer they're like WOAH, nothing changed like this, YOU NEED IT. I used the one from ordinary and i was like "meh.". Niacinamide has been so much better. The weather suddenly cooled off where I live and I started getting dry skin, lips started to crack. So I immediately added my E.L.F. Toner and within one day my skin is smooth again.

OMGGGG!! Welcome back!

I was going to purchase Vitamin C serum but you have changed my mind. I saw a few years back on you teaching the 60 second rule, and now I see the whole world “discovering” it.. they are a day late and a dollar short! I trust you and have been following faithfully

Good to see you back Nai 🎉

Very informative !! Keep up the great work❤

I really appreciate this. I've also struggled to maintain vit C in my routine. It doesn't play well with copper peptides, which are a great skin smoothing product, nor with tretinoin. Plus the good ones have to be kept in the fridge, which is inconvenient for actually using. I think I'm going to lean into my Q10, which I already use nightly, and forget about the Vit C as an antioxidant. I already use other products for the other purposes you mentioned.

@aisoaification

7 ай бұрын

Please share what coQ10 and copper peptides you use please? I'm really trying to tighten up my anti aging regimen.

@im_so_bored3896

6 ай бұрын

copper peptides are good for smoothing as in skin texture? bumps or acne or scars?

@aisoaification

6 ай бұрын

Please share sis, please

Good to know! I use a serum that has retinol, retinaldehyde, Q10, vit C in it in a. Airless pump! It is expensive though.....I guess it's working? I also use a lactic and mandelic acid to exfoliate. And a moistwith niacinamide. My sunscreen has vit C in it too. Tfs!

Girl I was just thinking about getting a Vitamin C serum this morning. Thanks for the video.

@tbam73

5 ай бұрын

Continue research.

Glad you are back 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Welcome back. I missed watching your videos

She’s baaack 💕

@TheGoldenRx

7 ай бұрын

She is!!

Thank you so much for sharing! It's refreshing to know that I'm using products with these ingredients for hyperpigmentation consistently !

@aisoaification

7 ай бұрын

What products do you use please?? I need some recommendations.

@01MJ10

7 ай бұрын

@aisoaification I'm using the Admire My Skin Brightening serum, Circadia's Amandola Milk Cleanser & their Serum 71, & a homemade African Black soap foam cleanser. & some other things , but those are for hyperpigmentation. Oh & sunscreen! I used to be so against it, but for hyperpigmentation, I see it's so very important.

I was not ready for the Prince Harry meme when you were talking about the Fitzpatrick Scale 😹

She's absolutely right!!! I tried a Vit C +E product because I thought I needed it and it irritated the crap out of my skin. I have used vit c+ magnesium and it helped in combination with other lightening products..

Thank you for coming back with a banger ❤. I really needed this information coz im in search of products that can clear my acne spot 😢, almost went for vitamin C but i told my self to hold on coz the price is definitely not for me😂😂😂

My homemade lemon honey mask always clears up dark marks. No product has ever been better than that, except Ole Henriksen’s 3-step system, which why discontinued!!!!! 😢

@deandreahalcomb344

4 ай бұрын

@TamiaPeach Do you have a recipe for your homemade lemon honey mask? Also, what's your skin type? I have oily skin along with hyperpigmentation issues and pimple scarring that I'd like to clear up, but I like the idea of making something all-natural and fresh that hopefully won't cost an arm or leg! 😊

I miss you!!! Welcome back!!!

Thank you fir you brilliant presentation.

Welcome back!!!

Welcome back!!

I have always felt this. 🎉

@beaub.8615

7 ай бұрын

Me too

this video came on my recommended at the right time because I was 🤏🏾 this close to buying a vitamin c

You right! It’s not really for most deep skin tones!

When it comes to my skin disagreeing with Vita-C products, I thought it was just me! I've tried just about every Vita-C product from luxury to accessible brands. However, most except two products have caused major skin irritation and breakouts. For me, Retin-A,/Retinols, glycolic, and lactic acid-based skincare works best for me! The only Vita-C products I can tolerate are Ciara's OAM Vitamin C Brightening Pads and Shea Moisture Brighter Days Ahead Oil Serum. For reference, my skin type is oily.

Thank you because I was just going to buy it!!!!!

I love Mandelic acid it’s very gentle on our skin , and I agree with you vitamin C can go unstable quick and they do sell that a lot with a dropper instead on a pump . I have a question what do you think about Retain A ?

Yes! Thank you for this! I’ve been using Vitamin C for years because I didn’t know of any alternatives. Did it help? NOOOO!

So grateful for your return…now when are you back taking clients???

omg you're back!

I love a hot take !

This is Gonna b so Insightful🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Monday😀….