3 Acne Destroying Skincare Tips I Wish I knew When I was 16

[@korijohnson2788]

When I was in 6th grade I started getting terrible white heads along my nose and when I was in Middle School I had a boy sit and degrade me verbally by laughing at the acne on my chest when I wore a v neck shirt. People can be so mean. Acne is normal. Thank you for preaching this Cassandra!❤

[@missredlipstick5444]

😩💔 It is so heartbreaking to see the clip of you crying and hearing more of your story. Thank you so much for educating all of us on the profound effects of acne on a persons mental health.

[@Danisuzette]

(Long one sorry) I always wondered why I've never really had acne (1 or 2 around "aunt flo's visit 😆) despite the olive oil 😊 I realized in my 20's that my mom had started me face cleansing with salicylic acid and a twice a day routine when I was 12. Now 44 and a chemo patient as I FULLY INTEND to survive because surviving is what I do. My skin is very different, fragile and sensitive. Thanks to you and @drdray I have a perfectly tuned and affordable routine that will make sure I come out of chemo still having beautiful skin. Thank you 🥰

[@Bruna-hv5nc]

Jesus bless you, you will do great! ❤❤❤

[@nenisguevaragomez8122]

I hope you you are doing great!! Can you share what products do you use??

[@Danisuzette]

@@nenisguevaragomez8122 sure. AM rinse face with lukewarm water or inky list salicylic acid cleanser if I slugged(very thin layer of Vaseline), minimalist PHA toner , good molecules color correction serum, minimalist C E ferulic serum and cerave tinted sunscreen (your girl needs color and it's the only one that doesn't itch😁. PM Elf melting balm, cerave foaming oil cleanser (chemo skin is very dry), good molecules brightening toner, good molecules niacinamide serum, the ordinary 1% retinol in squalene, pyunkang yul barrier cream.

[@carolinebjornson2585]

Hi Cassandra - I just wanted to stop by and say "thank you" for all your content. I've been subscribed to your channel for at least 10 years and it has been so great to see how far you have come in your acne journey. I love your honesty and have found your videos comforting especially years ago when no one else was creating content like this around acne. Also, loved your skin picking video...has been a HUGE problem for me and is related to my ADHD. I had never heard of a psych/dermatologist, so I found that to be very helpful as I'm so sick of going to derms that just slap on a bandaid and don't actually address the root cause. Keep doing what you're doing!!!

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi there and thank you so much for you comment. You are so sweet and just made my whole week, I truly appreciate your kind words, thanks again!!

[@rhileynnna]

I had a therapist when I was 14? she was an adolescent therapist so once I turned 18 I couldn’t have her anymore. Haven’t found a therapist since. I loved her SO much I literally cried when it was our last session. And covid f*cked that all up so now I can’t even find anyone accepting new patients , STILL!! I’m 21 now, & I’m in the rooms and if it weren’t for those people I would not be here today.

[@pinkfeet518]

Ooo I feel this so much. I was 24 during the pandemic and was already having issues finding a therapist. Now, I can’t find any within 20 miles of me who are accepting patients and/or charging a fair copay. The ones I’ve found are around $200-$300 per session 🫠 There’s so much talk about “breaking the stigma” of mental health issues but it’s almost impossible to afford/find help

[@InnerTempleByDianaMotta]

Hi, I am a therapist and also a psychologist. I do therapy online and in person. If you are interested in my work, this user that I am talking with you is also my KZbin channel, "Inner Temple by Diana Motta" and my other KZbin channel, "PsychoLogical". Let me know if you like my content and my psychological approach.

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

It's not much better here in the UK. Nhs waiting lists are HORRIFIC. I hope you find someone you like

[@ItsErin-R]

Omg, you're so right about feeling like your appearance burdens others, regarding acne or any obvious skin condition.

[@Pure_99]

I wish I could send you visible hearts like you would open a window in the morning and you would see hearts flying into your room. I am 36 yr and live in the UK, and still have cystic acne ... I work in the office, and when people look at me their eyes just wander over .. I am finally on Medik8 and so far here I can see the most help ever.. But InKey list making wonders tooo

[@bashag5477]

Yes! Please put those to the test and compare the body sprays!! Thanks.

[@Nina-hz9vv]

Acne doesn't impact somebody's beauty, always remember this! I've never in my seen a beautiful person and thought "they're beautiful but they have acne". This is how most people think when they see you, they only register "beautiful", so make sure that you always remember that.

[@Lucas-oo6zr]

cassandra, you are indeed a blessing!!! i always watch your videos if I need a mood boost and I hope you know how much I appreciate your transparency in your self-esteem journey. it means so much to me

[@natashak3387]

This made me cry because I was just like you when I was younger. I am so sorry for all of you that struggled with severe acne. Please know that you aren't alone and don't give up on answers and treatments for your skin. I am in my older 30's and am so blessed with the skincare and medications I used when I was younger with cystic acne because it has completely changed my life and my face. Blessed! I always get asked what do you do to get your skin this way? After skin cancer on my face too and multiple other times that has traumatized me a little because I have scar in the middle of my forehead. My Dermatologist knows my history very well and to NOT mess up my face. Lol! Take care!

[@jane-dz2vz]

my beautiful baby you're not only down to earth but also know your worth. i love you and you inspire me every single day. you're such an angel, thanks for everything.

[@CassandraBankson]

@jane, thank you so much for your sweet comments. You just made my day and it's people and comments like yours that inspire to keep doing what I luv to do. Let's keep touch!!

[@CherylE6119]

HUGS!!!! 😢 This is amazing!! I used to work in Behavioral Health. Unfortunately there is a shortage of providers and COVID really messed up people. This is probably the best video I have ever seen!! Thank you for sharing and helping others!! 💜

[@beautyforumbyangela]

I felt your pain. I had cyst acne growing up & on occasion get a flare up. I so appreciate you & all that you do. Thank you Cyst-er ❤❤. Cheers 😉🌷

[@shannoncagle8991]

Do a setting spray video! I’m 53 & breakouts are still a thing. Love the work you do & sharing your journey. Been there.

[@chincaglieria]

Cassandra… this touched my heart in a very personal way. Thank you for speaking out. It just may save someone.

[@retrorenegade1967]

"I felt like my physical appearance was degrading their quality of life" so relatable.

[@Mesmerise.]

I feel like us, who went through really severe skin stuff (or other related to appearance), are able to leave the house without makeup, fear, guilt when we have a good skin day, feeling good about our face/body. Before I started to battle a really bad skin inflammation, weight gain and puffiness, all from my meds, I needed to put at least concealer and powder on my face to make myself "presentable" even when going out to trash bin. Now, even with an inflammation, 200% of my base weight and puffed, I acknowledge that I shouldn't be judged on my physical appearance, even if I don't like my current image, and don't feel pressure to put a makeup on. Accepting oneself is a long learning process (may include therapy, psychiatrist, meds, like in my case). Even if we don't judge others by their appearance, we judge ourselves and overthink, assume, that others do. Live your life, you only have one. Better to be remembered by our character than look.

[@InnerTempleByDianaMotta]

Hi, I am a therapist and also a psychologist. I do therapy online and in person. If you are interested in my work, this user that I am talking with you is also my KZbin channel, "Inner Temple by Diana Motta" and my other KZbin channel, "PsychoLogical".

[@nrmmom]

I didn't clear my face until 29. I never had very severe acne, but it was definitely moderate and I would have 5+ pimples at a time on my chin. I cleared it using 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel on my face morning and night. I never gave anything enough of a chance to work when I was younger.

[@20thcenturyrelic]

Thanks for the video, Cassandra! I'm so sorry for what you suffered with your acne. I'm so sorry that you were bullied by vile people! I'm a much older acne cyster, but mine wasn't nearly as bad as yours. From when I was 12 until I took Accutane at 19, I always had at least one big ugly cystic pimple on my face. And sometimes 2. It was hard on my self esteem, but it wasn't as bad as yours. And I was never bullied. I wish we'd had better topical treatments then. If we had, maybe I wouldn't have had to take Accutane. But I have no regrets; it got rid of the problem. Re makeup, my dermatologist told me not to wear any. I didn't ask why, but I'd guess he was concerned it would make the acne worse. I never wore any until my mid 30s, which was long after I took Accutane. And of course, there weren't products available that were designed to help with acne. None I remember, anyway.

[@clarissaotto4508]

Hi Cassandra, I have only recently discovered your KZbin channel and I already love you! Your videos are so honest, down to earth, informative and funny. Thankfully, I have never experienced the level of acne that you suffered in your younger years. However, I have battled acne since I was a teenager and I’m now 63. New pimples (on the surface and deep below the skin) arrive every. single. day. I have just recently discovered the INKEY List Salicylic cleanser and 20% Niacinamide serum and am loving both of them. I will definitely be leaving the cleanser on my face for a few minutes prior to rinsing it off. Great idea that makes perfect sense. I will also start using my Tretinoin more regularly. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. 🤗

[@chincaglieria]

I am a faithful user of Retin A, Salicylic acid and Pan Oxyl. Not all at the same time, I stagger them. Thank you Cassandra… your personal message is spot on❤

[@paigemcdonald568]

Thank you for all of your great content! You are so smart, beautiful, and inspiring! Thank you so much for being so transparent about your story and so thorough about your research. I know these ideas are off topic from this video but I have some video topic ideas that I don't see anyone doing, but I'd love to see: rating sunscreens based on how fast and how much they dry down (for those of us that wear glasses - you know what I'm talking about!), using one mineral sunscreen to start the day but then reapplying with a different mineral sunscreen later (say if you have one you like to start the day with and one to keep in your bag), trying different setting sprays over mineral sunscreens, and definitely more videos about tinted sunscreen and foundation pairings.

[@mariamm9940]

I remember your videos when you had acne teaching how to cover it with makeup. It was such a hard time

[@CuteNP]

Even when I have moments of clear skin I can still feel down on myself. The effects acne can have on you really sticks

[@karicastanza5216]

Wow! This hit me big time. In my early teens I had a guy that I had a crush on say I looked like Freddy Krueger. He didn't say it directly to me, but I heard it anyway and felt like utter crap. Everything you said was me. Now, at 50 I'm getting acne again! Its been going on for a few years and has only recently been doing better. I went back to using Paula's Choice clear trio. The pimples are smaller and come to the surface more than just sitting under my skin. I still have very oily skin, and from seeing a dermatologist have various strengths of tretinoin. Was wondering if using the lowest strength in the evening might help a little more. I love your content, Cassandra, and you are the reason I use biossance moisturizer at night! Excellent stuff! I have a PC spf (yes, I like her stuff) but l just don't want my face to get too dry. What a conundrum! I just want to get rid of this last bit of acne. Thank you so much for being the brave butterfly that you are.

[@20thcenturyrelic]

I'm also a big fan of Paula's Choice. I have very dry skin and lips from taking Accutane. I live in fear that they'll discontinue my favorite products!

[@msk-qp6fn]

I got my first therapy when I was 23~24. Basically when I got to university because our university had that service for students. Very helpful but not sure if I would have ever seen a therapist otherwise. There is still a lot of stigma around it and there is the issue of getting to a hospital itself and expense around it sadly.

[@InnerTempleByDianaMotta]

Hi, I am a therapist and also a psychologist. I do therapy online and in person. If you are interested in my work, this user that I am talking with you is also my KZbin channel, "Inner Temple by Diana Motta" and my other KZbin channel, "PsychoLogical".

[@lynjj7976]

I feel you Cassandra ❤❤❤❤❤ this is heartbreaking I hated going to work so embarrassing with acne on my face.

[@sonjabeier5575]

Did healthy diet also had an effect on you skin? When I eat trash, I get blemishes. Always. I follow your channel since more than ten years and it is so pleasing to see how you defeated acne

[@citolim1]

I use an SA cleanser, tret .025% and BP as spot treatment (use it all over if i feel like somethings going to happen). This helped me a lot in combating my battle with acne for 8 years. and yes, even with these 3 ingredients only, it can make a difference. It's simple and very easy to maintain.

[@morgianasartre6709]

I do something similar but admittedly it is quite hard logistically to use bp with tret, we know that bp degrades tret so I try to use it as a spot treatment, walk around some 20 min and then rinse it off before applying my tret, it is a bother, if possible I just spot treat in the morning when there is no rush to get out fast.

[@holisticstarhealing8673]

No-one should ever suffer with acne that long, I'm sorry. You can get it from time to time but never that long. :(

[@kristinabates7787]

thank you so much for sharing your experiences, and are so down to earth with your advice and feelings. you really have no idea how much it helps others. Your Sincerity and Bravery are too Great to be measured ❤

[@tiffanyburgess998]

Hi Cassandra I have followed you since the start but I am not a regular commenter. Girl u r so beautiful and an absolute inspiration and the only KZbinr I trust with advice regarding skin care. I have acne prone combi skin at 30 yrs old. I have recently tried the inkey list after watching one of your videos and my skin has definitely improved. Any advice on sun screens please I haven’t tried many but I always find them too greasy and they don’t seem to sink in any advice would be amazing. Thank you for continuing to be u and ur amazing safe you have given me some much confidence. Genuinely thank you so much for that x

[@natashak3387]

I use Panoxyl as a mask to freshen up my armpits.

[@chriscaffey5685]

Wow. You are amazing. Thank you for being so vulnerable.

[@siobhanlennon332]

Thankyou for sharing. Your story is my story. I'm 42 and still suffering through my acne insecurities. I wish one day to know what it feels like to swim in the ocean. Thankyou for letting me know I'm not the only person out there that is so deeply effective by this. You are courageous and beautiful. I am so greatful to you. I am currently using products from the jojoba company and eco tan both Australian companies. I would love to know what you think of them or if I should use something different.

[@parisz]

Bless your heart for this, literally. ❤

[@mcookie0983]

Also there’s a new primer from topicals called sealed that looks amazing for acne scarring and helping treat acne!

[@juliaa3vb732]

Cassandra and team, I noticed an advert in the Netherlands where the were using some of your acne photos. I'm not sure if you (want to) know about this. If you do I'll try to find out more.

[@noesanamaepanugan4340]

I don't know why im crying seeing this vid. New follower here ..

[@rhileynnna]

I remember I’d be home alone doing nothing and I’d still spot cover my pimples because i didnt wanna look at them. Now I only do that when I have a pimple under my nose/over my lip those are literally the ugliest place for a pimple on my face but everywhere else I just throw a pimple patch on. I just had a bad reaction to the farmacy green clean cleansing balm to my face looks awful rn I wanna cry but I’m still managing. Still no foundation because I know it’ll make it worse.

[@emfoco1447]

That's me with my dark circles. It's insane

[@rhileynnna]

@@emfoco1447 it’s a learning curve for all of us.

[@karicastanza5216]

I understand. I'm gonna be 50 in a few days, and I still do the same thing with concealer! The most difficult thing for me is keeping my hands off my face.

[@rhileynnna]

@@karicastanza5216 yes! Pimple patches are becoming my best friend

[@emfoco1447]

@@karicastanza5216 I've been doing that since I was 14...now that I'm 50 I'm better...maybe because of the tips I get from internet. I'm not so free but much better

[@ellejirapat]

seeing a derm in the states is so expensive. In my home country, I just walk into a clinic and get a pimple shot whenever I want

[@lauren8627]

Do you mean an injection?

[@ellejirapat]

yes! When I lived in the states everything needed to see a derm but in Asia like Thailand it is highly accessible. Just walk in and get a shot within 20 mins@@lauren8627

[@AnneOnymaus]

There was a lot of good advice here, but I must disagree with the suggestion to leave an acne cleanser on the skin: the ingredients that let cleansers clean should be in contact with skin as briefly as possible, lest they start to dissolve substances in the skin that are vital for its health. Once these are depleted, the skin's barrier function becomes impaired & a disrupted barrier makes trying to treat acne even more difficult. A better solution is to use a gentle, non-medicated cleanser, as quickly as practicable & to use actives only in well-formulated leave-on products.

[@marykuettner752]

Well, I would like to know your medical background? My experience is nothing that is sold over the counter is harmful no matter how long it is left on but which products are you referring to Anon?

[@AnneOnymaus]

@@marykuettner752 Why do I need a medical background to know what constitutes good skincare advice? As it happens, I learnt what I know from Paula's Choice Skincare, whose information comes from peer-reviewed research. As for assuming over the counter products aren't harmful, the vast majority contain irritating ingredients (e.g. alcohol, fragrance (natural or synthetic), harsh detergents). Irritation is bad for skin, regardless whether or not you can tell it's happening: damage can occur at a cellular level & contribute to signs of ageing, amongst other things. PCS' ingredient dictionary & ingredient checker are excellent resources to learn what to avoid.

[@CierraRoberts]

I relate to your story so much! I wouldn’t let my family or friends see me without makeup.

[@Psyche.p]

I hate to see my self in the mirror And yes exactly like what you said I’m afraid to sit with my parents I hate that I’m trying to make my skin better but it won’t makes any difference I don’t know what to do anymore I’ll always gonna have under skin acne

[@imawakemymindisalive13]

honestly, mental health might be the most important thing if you already feel like you’ve tried everything. thinking your skin is ugly leads to stress, which causes inflammation (like acne), and also reduces the amount of sleep you get (acne), causes mental health issues that further this cycle and can cause poor dietary decisions that can cause acne. it’s all connected but for some people, mental health and stress is the missing piece holding them back. sometimes even if you’re happy, your hormones just won’t let that happen for you. antibiotics, birth control, and accutane are all options too. one thing that helped me is to apply my skincare in the dark, and not look in the mirror. i deleted social media and put myself out there socially. yes, it was scary. but it makes me feel better. i assumed people didn’t want to talk to me because my skin was so ugly but when i started the conversations, i never felt that way anymore. i realized most other teens have acne i never noticed before, and i only notice mine bc i’m used to how my skin looked before. not everyone finds a solution, and recovery is certainly not fast. i’m not even close, i only just started birth control and my acne leaves purple scars that never fade. i have ADHD, anxiety, and depression which is a powerhouse combination for skin picking. also means i suck at maintaining hygiene if i’m tired and i didn’t wash my face last night or put on sunscreen today tbh. in the last week, i washed my face like twice, and once was removing my caked on homecoming makeup. i’ve been relying on tears to remove my makeup like i did this summer after my gorgeous boyfriend dumped me and i stopped sleeping. i self sabatoge so much but i’ve gotten better. there’s nowhere to go but up. i believe in you. and even if your skin refuses to improve, you’re still beautiful. people can still love you. the times i have found people who love me have always been during my lowest points in life where i looked the ugliest id ever been, dirty braces, hair hadn’t been brushed in a week, haven’t showered in a week, hella acne and no makeup, falling asleep on my desk. i mean, just look at everyone you’ve ever appreciated in your life. are the prettiest ones or the ones with the clearest skin your favorite? probably not. because that’s not what makes a human valuable to us. maybe we all value aesthetics to a certain degree, but how someone is inside, how they treat you, their personality, their soul? that’s priceless. you are so much more than your skin.

[@rusamay]

Thanks for ur videos. I learned so much ❤

[@gaelle4328]

For me the clue was give up on all the harsh stuff and use La Roche Posay or Avene especially extra sensitive cleaners and also try the products for rosacea because what do you know I had both and because it itched and hurt I couldn’t keep my hands off my face, secondarily my skincare dr gave me 50 mg of zink to take a day with food. 25 mg is normally ok but had a bad case, plus antibiotic cream and oral, thirdly the food I ate turns out that I’m gluten and wheat intolerant plus that lactose plays a number on my skin … much better if I eat the whole cream, butter, greek yougurt ie the fattier the better because lower lactose (Still some outbreaks but much less, Ive tried without any milkproducts which really works but not willing to give upp everything )

[@aravis_]

A retinoid I love is by Neutrogena face cleanser because I have super dry and sensitive skin and it turns my skin super soft. Also, thanks so much for being so vulnerable with us, Cas. The struggle is real and your knowledge is amazing, you’re making a difference to people like me that have struggled with this all my life. 🌹

[@snappy_gilmore]

I’ve never been here this early before Hi Cassandra!!

[@MochiTheAxolotl69]

I’ve got awfully oily skin. Like at the end of the day I can pretty much soak a sheet of toilet paper through, yet I also have dry and peeling patches. My main acne type is big pea sized (or sometimes bigger) swollen lumps under the skin, there’s rarely any pus, never comes to a head. Once swelling does down I’m left with a dark pink/purple mark (I’m white and pale af, if that helps) Would you be able to recommend me anything in particular? It would be nice to get a video featuring the less bl🩸d and pus types of acne!

[@C1nderfire]

I’d love to see what you recommend for 16 year old boys with acne issues. I mean like big ones on the nose and between the eyebrows on the far ahead it’s just crazy

[@morgianasartre6709]

Same recommendations, acne treatment does not change with age or gender.

[@michellemagdaleno548]

Thank u for your skincare tips 😊

[@michellemagdaleno548]

Can you do a full review on the (MAREE COLLAGEN & RETIONAL FACE MOISTURIZER)? I’ve tired there face masks and they are amazing

[@sakura22chan]

I can feel you... Why all this didn't exist when we were younger 😢

[@nan.11.]

Is there an at-home Ultherapy device or something similar to it? If yes, can you please please do a video on that?

[@rusamay]

Hi from Germany. Can you please let us for just to know why that purple sunscreen with Octocrylene & Homosalate might be good? Bcz Octocrylene can even be discovered in the blood and is dangerous (can er)- saying 2021 french study

[@lilpony3310]

I got a question about the onion sunscreen I checked the ingredients and it has homosalate and octocrylene in it, isn’t this a type of sunblock we should avoid using bc of the toxicity? You got a scheme of toxic sunblock on internet that could be harmful

[@Jasmine215100]

Did you suggest the use of oral medications as well to treat severe Acne?? Acnease, Accutane, Spironolactone?? Proactiv?

[@juana9847]

Some of your acne recommendations are somewhat inconsistent because you mention the product PHYTO-PIGMENTS Flawless Serum Foundation but this formula contains comedogenic and irritating ingredients such as: Coconut Alkanes and Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon Leaf Cell Extract/Extrait De Cellule Des Feuilles De Citron) ???

[@dinnabell4374]

Have gone through the same thing 😥

[@maggielambusta5003]

the neutrogena foundation just brought me back

[@Diana-mu9vd]

What do you think about Biologique reserche p50? Thanks for all the tips :)

[@zayedalhajeri2136]

Cassy, whole world should to see how beautiful & helpful you are👌✌,, {💖all the BEST for you💝}

[@shinsuke1083]

Hhhhhhh no problem doing shut before the most funny thing iuse both orange and avacado juice for acne and also mix benzoyl proxide with ascorbic acid both in high range

[@alex-vh2vd]

So what’s the recommended setting powder?

[@anajmdecarvalho]

But can I use the cleanser that has salicylic acid as a mask and then use my regular salicylic acid to exfoliate (I use the one from paula’s choice) ? Or because I have that exfoliant I dont need to do the cleanser mask thing?

[@paulamugabi7320]

Yep don't do the mask thing because u have the exfoliant that is left on the skin.

[@kyounira]

Hi, not sure if you noticed but none of the howl links in the description worked for me

[@CassandraBankson]

@kyounira, thank you for your comment and I will look into this and I appreciate you letting me know.

[@brenditamariposa5960]

Has anyone else having any problems when clicking the Howl links? 😢😢😢

[@ht8038]

Getting a prescription topical

[@archeewaters]

salicylic acid is my secret friend

[@ЕваРешетняк-з2ц]

Im sorry, what is "BP" in the shower?

[@kwoylee5617]

Benzoyl peroxide - an active ingredient in some acne face washes (cleansers).

[@ЕваРешетняк-з2ц]

@@kwoylee5617 oh, now i understand. But I still don't understand what helps her with stains...

[@kwoylee5617]

@user-nf9hu3be4k The peroxide in the cleanser stains the towels if you wash your face over the sink and wipe it with a towel. By washing your face and rinsing off in the shower, you are less likely to have cleanser residue left on your face that will bleach the towel when you use it to dry yourself.

[@Ann_Avital]

I thought you only recommended cruelty free & vegan products 😮

[@joenisnapje712]

Does it always have to be an expensive therapist though? Most social workers are qualified to address psychological and/or social problems to level 4 (of 6). Providing emotional support is part of their standard training 🤷🏻‍♀️ America can’t be much different than Europe as the standards for mental health professionals are pretty much the same. Shame people don’t have time for each other anymore. Fortunately younger generations have YT now to seek out (experience) experts in so many different areas. Great video 👍🏻

[@f8hmida]

people are so cruel

[@chispitademielazul2486]

I could have acne but not the scars. Those are the worst.

[@fahimswapnil6310]

I have always struggled with acne. I didn't have it all over my face, but I would always have it in numerous spots across my face which would always leave me blemished. But during the pandemic, I started watching your videos and I got on retinoids, beginning with the Ordinary 2% emulsion to tretinoin at 0.025% strength and now I've progressed onto tretinoin 0.05% strength. All this in the last 2 years. Now, when I was using retinol and the 0.025%, I had seen a somewhat reduction in my acne but I wasn't sure whether that was the salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or the retinol. But, now that it's been a while I can visibly see the improvement in my skin. I barely get acne, and even when I do, it clears up really fast without leaving any strong long-lasting blemishes. Tretinoin has truly been a game changer for me, not just for acne but also for the overall texture of my skin. And you have had a lot to do with teaching me about tretinoin and how to start my journey. I'm truly a skintellectual now as I turn and learn my ingredients, with SPF as my BFF, haha. Thank you, @Cassandra Bankson!

[@annadickens9245]

❤❤❤

[@Bekiireads]

Panoxyl isn’t vegan and cruelty free…I bought this based off your recommendation before doing my own research and here in the UK they are not deemed cruelty free

[@holisticstarhealing8673]

And clearly all the actives on top of the Benzoyl peroxide....ugh..... Don't put that on your skin people

[@menow1650]

🧡🧡

[@Bekiireads]

Also please don’t recommend better help 🙄 they are untrained and can cause so much harm. Please find better resources, there is a lot better out there

[@frankie9953]

Your sunscreen is NOT acne friendly. It contains Sorbitan Oleate. Wish you, as someone who is an esthetician who has acne was more mindful of the ingredients you put in a product you helped create. Pretty disappointed.

[@Teresa-wq5nv]

💖✨💖😎👍👍💖✨💖

[@holisticstarhealing8673]

Were u on accutane?

[@SkinnyScience2023]

Meow

[@emiliatokarska]

Casandra, I've been struggling with acne longer than you as I'm older... I still don't understand why you keep insisting on using cosmetics while we both know it will never prevent acne from appearing. Let me explain. Products with retinoids can help you heal a bit more quickly but they are very aggressive and even I with soooo much experience I still get post-retinoid burns (even with more gentle versions of retinoids). Let's be honest here: the only thing that does work with moderate to severe acne is isotretinoin. Guys, please, go to your derm, don't be afraid to get this treatment. I did do full treatment twice but, apparently, it was too late for me to cure my acne 100%(it did improve it dramatically). Also, zinc and biotin may help. No, no cosmetics will prevent acne. They can help you heal pimples but... you can end up very easily with your skin burnt and sensitive. Las but not least: I'm 44 and I'm observing that my post-acne scars are taking much more time to heal than before so my struggle is to prevent, prevent, prevent. Now I'm on isotretinoin micro dosing and it's working wonders. I'm also looking for supplements that would help me with acne. If anyone from here has discovered sth that works, please let me know. ❤

[@paulamugabi7320]

Vitamin A and zinc orally works. but I heard(vit A) it's not good for the uterus.

[@annanawrocka7460]

Sponsorship by a better help shame ;(

[@holisticstarhealing8673]

Silicones for acne shame on you. Time to make content

[@holisticstarhealing8673]

This advice is actually terrible

[@libbypatterson5467]

ur mean 😔😞😥😖😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@libbypatterson5467]

WAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!! 😭 WWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! I'm crying because OF YOU WAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Nikki-cb5zn]

Which part? I think it's fine.

[@holisticstarhealing8673]

@@libbypatterson5467 not trying to be mean at all. I don't like when do much misinformation is out there for " acne" when those products will trap bacteria in the skin cells and no-one.... Talks about the root cause. I get frustrated because people keep spending money and buying products like this and it simply will not help or make it worse

[@isabelmendez2601]

Cassandra, you are AMAZING, we love and appreciate you sharing your story with us!! Not everyone has the confidence to be on a KZbin video like you. Thank you for sharing all your helpful advice with us! You have over a million followers for a reason! God bless you, Isabel Mendez from Chicago @cassandra bankson

[@CassandraBankson]

@Isabel, you are so wonderful and your comments mean so much to me, you haver no idea. Thanks again, keep in touch and I hope you have a productive week!!

[@Sunshinesue4444]

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