Acne is a total dick, here's how I cured mine | Kiki G

[@fgraham8712]

Something that got rid of mine on top of everything that you did as well was Feminine wash, like Summers Eve. I had an AH - HA moment one day and thought if that wash is Ph ed balanced that would be great for my face! It was, my face cleared up in 2 weeks.

[@KikiG]

Felicia Graham oh that's fascinating! I will have to look into that!

[@brookenemo8857]

Felicia Graham wow that's so cool! And feminine washes like vagasil have probiotics/prebiotics in them as well which go along with what she was saying in the video. I think you're into something here!

[@petrahaskova1914]

:D :D I had the same idea.

[@artyshefartsy]

I've done a lot of skincare research myself, and I just want to say that this was the most educational video on skincare I have ever watched. If only I had come across this video sooner, maybe I wouldn't have wasted so much money on experimenting on myself!! What I do recommend you look into is pH balanced face wash. There's a whole community based off of asian skincare on Reddit, I believe it's called Asian beauty, it will pop up if you search it; it goes into depth about how you need a proper acid mantle on your face in order for you acids and actives (Paula's choice) to be at its maximum effectiveness! It also talks about how having a good pH balance from toning or a good face wash keeps your face from destroying the good bacteria! I highly suggest doing some research into that and educating us viewers on your finds :) I look forward to your future posts!

[@dianatinelli3169]

I was so happy to see you bring up probiotics in your diet!! Gut health is key to skin health, you need probiotics in your diet as well as prebiotics to feed the probiotics. Fermented foods like saurkraut and kimchi are super high is good bacteria and probiotics so incorporating those into your diet will improve your gut health as well as your skin😇 the KZbin channel Cultivate Beauty talks all about gut health and how it affects your skin if anyone is interested on looking into that any further😆 loved this video xoxo😘

[@pinkfeet518]

the point you made about the probiotics is SO interesting, almost like a "how come I didn't think of this?!" kind of thing. I recently had a cystic acne breakout (I'm 20 and have only ever had break outs, and by breakouts I mean a few pimples here and there) and I'm FREAKING out because everything I do won't make it go away!! I'm going to try everything you mentioned thank you SOOOOO much!!

[@guitargirlae]

The more I simplify my cleansing routine, the better my skin becomes. I oil cleanse my face every night and exfoliate when I feel the need. :) Soap on my face is very rare.

[@jensuru]

Ivory soap + Neutrogena skin cream w/ SPF and alpha hydroxy is magic. My older sister got me using that, and we both look younger than we are. I used to sell expensive skincare at a dermatologist office, and this is as good as anything.

[@tedoymisojos]

Just a rec, if the Cetaphil clenser stings your skin try Neutrogena Ultra Gentle foaming face wash. The foaming one, not the hydrating one; the hydrating one is basically Neutrogena's version of Cetaphil gentle, so it will sting too. :) Great routine and great tips. Can't wait to try that SPF from Kiss my face and put yogurt on my face :)

[@callistamarkham5443]

I found that as soon as I switched to the 'simple' brand cleansers, and started using an electric face brush my face became a million times better!

[@danialban3175]

I don't break out super often but I started adding a few drops of rosemary essential oil into my moisturizer, which i put on once in the morning and again before bed after I've washed my face. I've noticed that the overall look of my face is much more glowier (Is that even a word?) and the dark circles under my eyes, which I have had since the 4th grade, have diminished. I tried doing this after I rad the rosemary can help with blood circulation. Just something cool I wanted to share. :)

[@amaes03]

Yay!!! I would love more skincare stuff on your channel! Please please!

[@SarahSayerBB]

That cetaphil cleanser is amazing! I have sensitive, eczema prone skin, and it's the only cleanser I can use daily without any problems.

[@kackie]

You're kind of a crazy genius. Yogurt. That's a new one. I'm going to try it.

[@TheGlamourIndex]

This was so helpful! I've been struggling with what I think is cystic acne on the sides of my face for a good 2 months, and I cannot get rid of it. Other people I've watched have done nothing but recommend $600 worth of skincare. And although skincare is super important, I don't want to spend a lot on it. So, I'm very thankful that you recommended affordable products, and the yogurt is genius! 😚😚

[@amydodard9473]

Love this! I totally agree that skincare should be first priority over makeup. Good canvas and all that. Have you heard of the company The Ordinary? It's super sciencey and affordable skincare. Check it out!

[@emyf9197]

Amy Dodard Im thinking to get their eye serum! its only £5

[@amydodard9473]

Tiki80 it was sold out when I ordered! I'm loving everything I got!

[@emyf9197]

Amy Dodard have you used it before? Does it help to lighten up under eyes

[@amydodard9473]

Tiki80 I haven't tried it yet

[@emyf9197]

Amy Dodard oh right lol

[@laurahightower4986]

This video was so ahead of its time

[@kariscains5198]

You are always SO informative. I love that you told us the sort of rules you follow and then showed us exactly what those rules look like for you. Makes it soooo much easier to tailor your advice to my needs/products I have available. Im happy you're back!

[@CarissaRoe]

I found you this morning from the Reddit thread and I've been watching your videos ALL DAY. I love that you're informative and quirky 😘 Yogurt! That's genius.

[@KikiG]

Carissa Roe oh thank you! What reddit thread? I don't know what happenings I have on the interweb lol

[@CarissaRoe]

There a beauty guru thread on Reddit. Yesterday someone posted your "cosmetic industry" video and all the comments said "I love her" "she's my favorite" - they were right! You're awesome.

[@suzuward3540]

thank you. thank you, thank you. I am so fortunate that I've never had to deal with acne but I still had to watch this video, I have missed your videos, so happy your back, have a wonderful evening

[@rebekahhallerman1760]

you're a beautiful genius and i love listening to you. I am going to tell all my acne patients to go watch this.

[@KikiG]

Rebekah Hallerman YESSSSSSSS OMG Bekah I miss you so much.

[@TL_oS]

Such a good, sensible video about this subject. When I was growing up we believed that one had to attack the skin, strip it of oils and never moisturize. Approaching menopause I experienced the worst cystic acne ever and for the first time I started using gentle cleansers and moisturizer and my skin has improved so much.

[@hpyzig6362]

Glad to see Paula's Choice helps you too. I stand by her BHA line and get very anxious when I run low.

[@denimacaz]

For anyone that makes their own kombucha, don't throw away your extra scobys. You can mash them up and use them as a probiotic treatment mask! Same idea as using the yogurt but with WAY more probiotics 🤓

[@swamirose5646]

Your hair is everything. Just wow!

[@noratown]

I cannot thank you enough for this video and, specifically, for the mention of Greek yogurt. It works MIRACULOUSLY. I get the glow from light acid products, like glycolic acid AND it lessens oil, which is a big deal. I’ve tried a few things from other brands since I’ve seen your video...and I keep coming back to yogurt. Works even better than clay masks for me. And you can get a regular sized one for like $1.25 and it’ll last 1-2 weeks. You are a saint!

[@vendettapopetta]

Cutting dairy out of my diet helped a lot getting rid of cystic acne. Paula's Choice bha and retinol 1% did the rest.

[@ljwalsh11]

Oh my gosh yes!!! I have the exact same theory about all body things!!! When something is out of whack your body tells you and it's up to us to listen!! Although it's super hard because we are always distracted by a million things but I just love that you shared that as a part of your cure!!! I'm totally going to add full fat Chobani to my grocery list :) Thank you for your creativity and sharing it with all of us!! Yay!!!!

[@OfficialScouts]

You're my absolutely favorite makeup guru... cus you're smart.

[@jump4it231]

The L'oreal micellar water is a newer drugstore one, and it's the closest I've found to Bioderma. The pink one is my favorite and comparable to Sensibio Bioderma.

[@KikiG]

Kalie W oh can't wait to try it!

[@hannerose7683]

I've had reasonably good skin my entire life, the occasional spot/pimple but nothing extreme, until I hit my mid twenties. I had bands of acne on both cheeks, and after about 3 months I started having terrible abdominal pain, turns out I had Gallstones!!! I agree that if you notice sudden changes to your skin, your body is trying to tell you something! Great video! :)

[@S-R-H]

On Amazon, you can get sample sizes of Eminence that total over a half ounce for less than 10 bucks. I've got so many orders. Eminence is super pricey. Eminence is one of the few good skincare lines that contain probiotics. I got their recovery oil that's normally like $70 for an ounce through Amazon for $10 for half ounce. They come in foil packs so super stable. I put them in empty jars. Yes, I also got those on Amazon.

[@jamiilynn8]

So I started using Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid like the second after I saw this video, I've been using it for 4-5 days and can already see a HUGE difference in my acne and skin texture! You're a saint

[@nightpange33]

I pretty much only get a few hormonal zits from time to time, but I had to watch this video cause I'm so happy to see your face and personality on the Tubes again. Honestly though, might need to try that sunscreen (also a member of the ridiculously sensitive skin club, I don't use a moisturizer with sunscreen for that very reason, I know...BAD). I like that it's cruelty free and vegan too! 😊💕

[@devlysenstoen2180]

Love everything you are doing! I'm an Esthetician and have been thinking of starting a channel to say the things you are saying! Great job babe!!

[@tawnytuppence5573]

Awesome video! Thanks. I just started using Pacifica's coconut probiotic face moisturizer last week, and my skin looks really good right now. Also, I did the no-poo haircare method for six weeks last year, and I think the baking soda water messed up the pH of my sensitive face and sent me into cystic acne. It was BAD. The things you learn! Healthy skin really is about balance. The yogurt thing makes a lot of sense, but I'd probably only use the clear, probiotic-rich liquid that sits on top.

[@KikiG]

Tawny Tuppence ohhh definitely going to have to check that out!!

[@tawnytuppence5573]

Kiki G. I'd like to know what you think of it! Please? :)

[@jessicastanford18]

you're like a mighty mind reader.. :o I was just thinking about purchasing Paula's choice because I've heard nothing but good things and I'm at my wits end with this acne!

[@samwich4886]

Probiotics. Huh. That's so smart! Definitely gonna try that.

[@michelleross9782]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!! Would you PLEASE do a video for us dry/EXTREMELY dry skin girls?

[@emmap8831]

Thoughts on Glycolic Acid? And Mixing Glycolic Acid with BP? Thanks!

[@AC-qo8oq]

You can mix yogurt with it's honey. It's great 👍

[@asdf74]

Love your eye makeup! Please do a tutorial on it? Please, please please :)

[@markleycarter9749]

Really love the short hair and your makeup looks really good here

[@oykudenizdemiralay351]

There's a website called cosdna.com, basically it shows ingredients that may cause acne. You can check your skin care products and stop using them if they are causing acne. This helps a lot.

[@oykudenizdemiralay351]

Also awesome such a helpful video thank you so much! :)

[@michelleclevenger2755]

wow I just checked out the website you referenced, thank u! So cool, I had no idea.

[@maddirclawson9820]

So SO glad you're back, and I'm so happy you took the time for yourself. We've missed your videos! I'll keep an eye out for probiotic skin care. :)

[@smughetti]

Holy crap am I glad you're back! It's like a breath of fresh air

[@mandidc9975]

so happy you're back! I've seen so many videos on how to treat acne from other beauty KZbinrs and was left thinking, wtf? this made so much sense. I had horrid acne a year ago, much better now thanks to taking my skin care seriously. you explained this all so well and graciously, thank you. and... I'll be slamming yogurt on my face, in about 10minutes, after my shower. 😂😉

[@emilystephenson7731]

you look like kaley cuoco :)

[@KasiaZ]

Skin79 Waterproof sun gel spf 50 is a great SPF, works almost as a primer for make up, too :-) sinks in, silky consitency that does not irritate and clog. I had the Kiss My Face - worked amazing, too, but I have to ship it internationally from iherb to get it in Poland :D xx

[@coolmomvintage]

Yeah, girl, yeah! So happy to see your face again. Super informative and easy to listen to, as always.

[@solitaryflower]

GOD BLESS YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. Thank you for speaking intelligently and with a high density of facts.

[@kale5449]

besides using yogurt on your face. if you are eating the yogurt, when it comes to yogurt look for Live & Active Cultures seal. real greek yogurt is strained. must have 100 mil per gram of live active cultures. so careful what you buy.

[@Honeylove1140]

Sooo happy you're back! we've missed you!! ❤

[@VampirePumpkins]

I like the Garnier miceller water because it's simple and works for me since I don't wear water-proof makeup. I can also three bottles on amazon for like $6 a bottle. I used to do a yogurt mask, but I would leave it on like a mud mask which was a bad idea, but now I might try it again. I like your method of putting the BP on last at night since it's really just a topical disinfectant. I've been doing a new treatment and I'm purging a bit so I've been trying to combat the flakiness and sensitivity so maybe only using bp at night will help. I'm so used to using it twice a day

[@zimrianispresent8123]

I'm so glad you're back

[@katrinarembrand3369]

You could try the Garnier micellar water for dry and sensitive skin. It's my favourite. I like it more the Bioderma and L'Oréal.

[@lauraorsorichmond]

Love this! I go to an aesthetician for my skincare. I use a morning cleanser that has some benzoyl peroxide in it by Mark Lees, and then I moisturize with the daytime spf moisturizer by the same brand. Evening I was my face with a gentle milk cleanser (same brand again), use a toner by Jan Marini (it says its a lotion, bioclear lotion, supposed to prevent acne from forming) and then another moisturizer, nighttime, by yet again Mark Lees. Been on it for 5 months and my face is completely clear!

[@CBFF-cy3fg]

what a great and informative video. Thank you Kiki. Your skin looks amazing!

[@KellyNicholsVlog]

Cetaphil is my holy grail.

[@valccakes6776]

this was really helpful! I have struggled and continue to struggle with acne since I was a young teen. It seems that nothing I do helps. Pretty curious about this yogurt business. I'm gonna try it!

[@emiakzemiak]

This video is amazing. I have no idea where to find those products but I will do whatever it takes to get them, because I believe in SCIENCE!!! You are amazing. Thank you so much. Looking forward for more videos.

[@Lil-Val]

I'm so glad you're back!!! Yogurt huh? Might have to try that. The Paula's choice salicylic acid toner KILLED my dry skin though, maybe I wasn't using it right?

[@KikiG]

LilVal oh interesting! What other skin care products were you using? What moisturizer and cleanser?

[@dianaelisarb]

My daughter hates!!!!! Yoghurt, but she is getting acne on her forehead, but the kind of acne that’s deep in your skin, so I’m going to be taking your advise and see what happens, because she is a pimple picker!!!!

[@josettewilsey3420]

Yay for science!!!

[@leathuot3375]

Love this! I couldn't agree more about the wipes! If you don't have a serger handy, the small, soft baby face cloths work beautifully. May have to pick up some full fat yogurt on my way home today!

[@fabulouslehua]

I love your style gurl! I love the new hair. for some reason you dropped off my recommended content. never missing another video! 😍💖💖💖

[@saral.8497]

Glad you're back. 😊😄 Are you going to do a paperback or hardcover? If not I might give in and buy the e-copy. 😉 I just prefer to have a tangible copy. Thank you!!!

[@KikiG]

Sara L. At some point I will do a new edition and release it as a printed book, but it will be a long while lol. Sooo much work went into writing it and a lot more goes into publishing it as a paper book, and right now I'm working on some exciting product releases so a print edition is a little ways down the priority list, but I would love to do it one day!

[@saral.8497]

Kiki G. OH MY GOSH!!! I'm so happy you replied to me. 😄 Thank you. I cannot imagine everything that goes into print publishing. Best of luck with it! And with the exciting product releases. 😀 I'm gonna cave and get the e-book. 😉😍😂😌

[@Morrallii]

Ugh thanks for doing all the research for us it sounds boring but I need to know so Thankyou 😂😂time to put yoghurt on ma faace

[@onixyush]

So gooooood that you're back!! Will try the yogurt thing ASAP 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@CooperQueen45]

Have you ever tried the Korres Greek Yogurt cleanser? I use that with their pomegranate toner and pomegranate moisturizer and it helps maintain my skin pretty well. But I agree that makeup wipes aren't great. I find they leave a film on my face. I'm combo leaning towards oily so the pomegranate balancing moisturizer is great. I also mask with glam glow supermud and boscia charcoal black peel off mask because my nose is full of blackheads 1000% of the time so much so that makeup doesn't like to stick to my nose

[@crystaldunning9588]

thank you so much for this! any chance you're still planning to do the video on how to cover acne naturally? i've been dealing with adult acne for almost a year thanks to some biotin supplements and gut issues that messed me up. it's still not fully clear yet because even the most gentle products break me out - seriously frustrating. all of my dermatologists have tried to get me to use harsh acne treatments, but i don't think i need them - i need proper exfoliation, basic ingredients, a better sleep schedule and balanced bacteria inside and out.

[@SamanthaVictoria661]

I'm excited to see more skincare type videos

[@maddiec9619]

missed you!

[@onehoneybee272]

This was so helpful. Gonna try yogurt!

[@betsymarshall9168]

thank you! thank you! thank you! running to store to get plain greek yogurt.

[@GoogleAccount-cj3to]

Haircut lookin sickk

[@voliet6482]

I'm so glad you're back!!! Loved this vid, I've also got sensitive skin with cystic acne, I use murad soothing serum at night, it's an amazing moisturizer, little pricey but I cheap out on my other skincare to balance, but the ingredients are great, you'd like it

[@pickledegg6981]

Just found a new fave youtuber!!!!!!😍

[@ThirteenJuly]

can you do video about eyebrow shapes? btw love having u back!

[@Jade-yq1et]

Thank you so much for this!! My hypersensitive skin is going through a rough patch, I've been experimenting with my skincare and its gone so wrong... I'll be picking up alot of this, especially the sunscreen. Can't wait to see more videos 😊

[@laurajoli576]

Thanks for the great info! I hate makeup wipes as well!

[@jacque95m]

I've broken out badly for the first time in a few years. I've never had acne on my jaw/cheeks until recently and I'm only seeing more appear as I try to treat it. I have tried new skincare; supposedly meant to help clear skin, without any huge results and really don't know how to tackle it anymore. Thank you so much for this video. I think switching up my diet and exercising to reduce stress levels will help my case. I also really love the yoghurt idea! I'm thinking of making a daily mask out of it and some other beneficial ingredients and seeing how that works for me. Do you have any tips for clearing acne scarring? I tend to be left with dark spots for months after a once-off break out and scared to see what I'll be left with after this acne burst. Thanks again Kiki ❤

[@jasonslate3862]

Thanks kiki

[@ofthebeanvariety]

This is very solid! Thank you for sharing.

[@lovestruck-dl9kj]

I loved this! so informative!

[@christianbautista7382]

Always love you!!! Trust your advice all the time! Thanks!

[@rachelm_curlysue]

I've been suffering from some horrible cystic hormonal acne lately and I just can't get rid of it. I actually have that cleanser, in the ginormous bulk size, unopened in my closet that I randomly bought at Sam's or something and just never used. I'm going to give it a try and see if it helps any. Thanks for the tips. Have you ever tried the garnier skinactive micellar water?

[@dinkusoninkus]

Tried any lush cosmetics skin care? Also do Video on your fave serums and stuff :)

[@ggirl1514]

God bless you girl! Is that flannel you serge?

[@secrettracy488]

what helped my face was and still is baking soda!

[@laurie706]

I've never had acne (sorry!) or acne issues but I do get breakouts on my chin a lot, especially close to and during my menstral cycle. As a result, I have a few blemish scars and I'm wondering if what you recommend here - especially with the pro-biotics - would help fade them, even a little??? I'm HORRIBLE at researching this stuff so I'm coming to you Dr. KikiG! Love you and all your super helpful tips!

[@katieblckr]

Really love this video! Thank you for sharing your routine! One question: I was using the Paula's Choice BHA Liquid for awhile during my nighttime routine and had a really bad breakout. I went super simple after that because I wasn't sure what caused it, and slowly worked my products in one at a time - the BHA liquid seems to be the culprit. I asked my dermatologist about it because I'm using 2 topical prescription products right now and thought maybe the combination of those things was freaking my face out. Long story short - did you experience a purging period when you started using that BHA liquid? My dermatologist couldn't really give me advice because my breakout had mostly cleared up by the time I had an appointment. I know you can't give actual medical advice, but just wondering if this happened to you when you first started using it. Thanks in advance!

[@Dearmylove_i]

I love your videos! So informative and entertaining at the same time! 😍 I'm totally gonna try the yoghurt! What is the benefit of whole fat? Does it have to be really thick or can I just use the one I already have in the fridge?

[@destri.]

Speaking of coconut oil, that's why i'm watching this lol. I used it for the first time one night to moisturize instead of my regular moisturizer and it broke out my forehead like crazy... :(

[@girlmom2129]

Can I ask what your skin type is just for reference? My skin has dramatically changed from oily to normal/dry so I'm on the hunt for new skincare in general.

[@KikiG]

Vanessa Kaiser I have combination skin. It is very influenced by weather and hormones so sometimes it's super dry and sometimes it's a touch shiny. I have found that very few people have genuinely oily skin types, most people with acne have irritated and out of balance skin that is actually dehydrated :)

[@evg129]

my daughter is 13 and has breakout on her T-zone. Is all this stuff safe for her to use?

[@RandomPersonXP]

Completely random but your new haircut kinda reminded me of Joy from Inside Out and your personality is kinda like hers too, fun and corky.lol

[@thechaser16]

This is super helpful, thank you. My skin has always been acne prone, but it really went apeshit when I started grad school, and I've finally gotten serious about taking the time to clean it up. What did you say you put the micellar water on? Just a regular washcloth cut up?

[@KikiG]

Ally I bought bamboo terry cloth by the yard and then serged the edges (a serger is a type of sewing machine that cuts and finishes the edges of cloth) but you could totally just use small wash clothes!

[@thechaser16]

Kiki G. Ahhh, a serger. Makes so much sense. Definitely thought you said surgery first time around. My home ec teacher would be so disappointed in me. Thanks!

[@emily-do5jt]

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEEEEENNNNN 😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫

[@stephanieruehl3477]

you put the benzoyl on after you moisturize in the evening? everything I've read has said spot treatment before moisturizing?

[@stephanieruehl3477]

Also thank you so SO much for recommending the chemical exfoliant. It is a MIRACLE.

[@KikiG]

Stephanie Ruehl I would say it totally depends on the product. This particular one has a low concentration and is meant to be applied wherever breakouts might happen, which recently has meant about half my face. I apply it over moisturizer to have more control over where the BP goes. I feel like it would be hard to use as a spot treatment under moisturizer because when you apply your moisturizer on top you would spread it out all over the place and dilute it. But that's just my experience with this product, whatever works works! Thanks for watching :) :) :)

[@evg129]

is it safe for a teenager (13) to use niacinamide on her face?

[@Aryck1971]

Talk about returning with a bang. Fantastic video. Prodigal daughter..... Lol

[@Supreme90]

I have missed you😀😀😀