Can I use a facial oil if I have oily skin? | Skincare Q&A | Episode 2

[@samantharose843]

**watches every second of every ad because I want to pay all her bills for producing such good content and products** #sciencebabe

[@Lillisssss]

Same

[@Beaudful6]

Yesss

[@freya7000]

Same, she deserves all the love and support :)

[@mikarodriguez1265]

Support her knowledgeable grind 🔬🦠🧪

[@francisnullo829]

Me too !

[@Bradyviolation71]

I love how you are becoming more comfortable with being in front of the camera. You are glowing and it comes through in your face and your voice. You are very genuine and I feel like I am getting advice from the girl next door. Thanks Kenna I got my ordinary order yesterday I bought everything you recommended. 😊

[@betsybabf748]

I've had extremely oily skin my whole life. Using facial oils (especially squalane and marula) in my early 40s is what finally made my skin balance out, and now it is normal, with no issues with oiliness finally!!!

[@sallyfearon3369]

Betsy/BA BF marula oil is incredible

[@Marcelasvideos]

Where do you get this oils? I see them on amazon are they safe?

[@coolname23]

@@Marcelasvideos The Ordinary sells Squalane and Marula oil for a pretty affordable price!

[@betsybabf748]

@@Marcelasvideos For more affordable facial oils, I would personally go with Timeless brand over The Ordinary. Just better quality and texture in my experience. They can be found a few places, including Amazon. Just a few drops mixed into your moisturizer or rubbed on hands, patted on face,

[@betsybabf748]

@Wannabe Beauty Guru Thank you. Recent picture, no filter (my kids haven't shown me how to use them yet lol) and 47 next week, widowed with 5 kids ages 12 to 29. I feel old!

[@blakelyb7982]

Love how much content your putting out 😍 keep it up!

[@samantharose843]

yo i would pay so much money if she taught classes on how to make your own skincare #sciencebabe

[@amberjames3532]

BIIIIGGGG second to this, I've been looking for classes like that

[@gailbook70]

I use jojoba, sweet almond, vitamin e, and aloe vera gel mixed in a cocktail. Sometimes I wear it at night as well as the day. My nose and chin no longer peel from dryness. My oily skin is balanced. My trick to keeping balance is changing my skincare routine as my face needs it. It sounds crazy but it works for me. I also use lactid acid at night. I have to customize my morning and evening routine to what my face needs at that given time. I am glad that I enjoy skincare. If I didn't, I would have lost my mind by now. Thank you for these fantastic videos. We appreciate it very much.

[@elopix234]

For the vegans: there are waxes used in lipbalms as well like Euphorbia cerifera (Candelilla) wax or Copernica Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Oryza sativa cera (Rice bran wax), Rhus Verniciflua (berry) Peel Wax.

[@NatJediMASTER]

I have oily skin and I actually really love rose hip oil. It seems to really help with my dark acne scars. I only use it at night and it works great. It feels super heavy for during the day though

[@sweetpotatogreens7491]

noticed on Instagram you mentioned "grow your own food". do you garden? would love a plant/gardening video/video series!

[@ashleyburke7851]

Can you teach us about the new ordinary products. Goods bads and the best order to apply. Also which I should use for oily skin.

[@Alex-ge8cp]

If you go to the FAQ page on the Ordinary website and go to number 15, they have a contact form. There are three options and the first one is "What Products Should I Use?". You can fill out your skin concerns (oily, acne, redness, etc) and any allergies/sensitivities you have and someone will create a regiment for you. I created one myself based on their regimen guide and then requested a regiment from them. My list was almost the same save for one product. They tell you the order of use too is you struggle with that. It was very fast too. You'll get an email the same day that confirms that your request was sent and then the next day (maybe two but it was one for me) they will send you the regiment. Hope that helps. Obviously not the same thing as Kenna explaining the ingredients and everything but I found it really helpful

[@ashleyschmidt2413]

You are so beautiful, I can’t stand it! Can’t wait to get your skincare line (hopefully soon!) 😊

[@peterkloostermann]

Question: it seems like all commonly used ingredients in skincare decrease the amount of melanin in skin, like retinoic acid, ascorbic acid, licorice, niacinamide, sunscreen. Is that really good when all ingredients you use decrease the amount of melanin? Wouldn't it be more beneficial when ingredients stimulate melanin production, combined with using a sunscreen daily? Melanin may only provide an SPF3, but it does decrease UV radiation by 50% without degradation or sweating it off, it has an antioxidant benefit and very pale skin is more prone to UV damage.

[@mikarodriguez1265]

If only I learned bio or chem like this

[@dutchik5107]

Ya need the fundementals of chem before you can really work through the organic chem. Know what's going on.

[@mikarodriguez1265]

lol ofc but it would have been motivating if they emphasized how much the fundamentals relate to students’ different interests & pretty much everything we use, instead of just plain memorizing names

[@dutchik5107]

@@mikarodriguez1265 well. It relates very little actually. Sure you could have osmosis (that water loss off the cell) but that's really it. Because it's so far off the fundamentals it's a completely different subject. It would overcomplicate it waay too much

[@mikarodriguez1265]

Dutchik oh ok I’m not sure what you consider or what is generally considered as the fundamentals but thanks

[@dutchik5107]

@@mikarodriguez1265 atoms. Molecules. Nomenclature. Acids, base, lab safety, molairity. The different types of bonds. Covalence. Energy balances. Atom economy. Etc etc. It's boring. But if you want to do anything related to chemistry. You have to know that stuff.

[@lizfraire2931]

Yessss thank you!!!💖 Always hear about dry skin & what not to use for oily skin, but never what IS good for oily skin👌🏽 This was much needed☺️

[@tatjiannasavoie9725]

Wow. I have to say I’m very impressed with you. You keep it super real and I trust your opinion. So glad you decided to start KZbin! And a fellow Canadian at that 🇨🇦

[@ems_h.eartnotes]

I've just started using Rosehip oil as my last step at night and oh my gosh, my skin loves it 😍 I'm 38 and have normal skin

[@zsofisomogyi1715]

I think a channel like yours was such a missing thing from KZbin. And not just for people who likes beauty and skincare, but you share information which can be good for someone who tries to solve his/her skin problems. Thanks, Kenna!

[@sabrinreza6517]

Can you please do a video on layering skincare products and the resulting pH effect. These include acid, niacinamide, strong antioxidants, peptides, retinol. It'll be soo helpful for us dummies. Love all your informative videos. You're doing a great job with your contents!

[@niccolasminas]

ahhh your channel is so refreshing. been watching since your first video, and finally decided to comment ahahha. thank you so much for your vid!! im from toronto:~)

[@snowggirl]

Love the Ordinary squalane. I put it in a roller ball to make it easy to spread.

[@annsiebrandt6456]

Advice on what to do for oily eyelids, dry under eyes and what causes hooded eyes??

[@zoelynnframes377]

What causes hooded eyes hun if your genetics lol. You are born that way or not. You can use shadow tricks to try to minimize hooded eyes but nothing “causes” it besides your DNA and genetics lol

[@carlyappler9659]

Thanks so much for your very informative videos! I love that you promote both natural ingredients and synthetic! I also love that you shed light on how brands use marketing strategies for skincare. You are amazing, keep it up!

[@denamullen340]

What do you recommend for premature sun spots all over my face?!! They popped up out of no where a couple years ago! 😭😭😭. Gold bond dark spot stuff for your body is the only thing that has lightened them but I don’t think it’s good for my face..🤷🏻‍♀️

[@aqsa7035]

Hey Kenna could you please talk about facial hair removal or even body? i dont know if this is your area but i would really like some honest information on the methods and their effect on the skin. So please make a video on that even if that means you’ll talk about your own personal experience.

[@priscillakennedy7704]

When you use pure aloe on the face, should you rinse it off after it dries or leave it on? I typically use it after I use a clay mask but rinse it off.

[@carolynmccormick5748]

Working hard, #sciencebabe! Keep up the awesome content!! 💪🙌

[@carissa9161]

So happy to see that you answered my question 😍 you’ve taught me so much about skincare in such a short amount of time, thank you!!

[@BigBlessedNest]

@Kenna and @Dr. Mike collab? Would be a super cool video I’m sure.

[@ScarletFlower95]

I've been wondering what your thoughts are on Honest Beauty's skincare products. Thanks!

[@chanchanparent]

Kenna, thank you for your videos. I have a question for a futur Q&A. What do you recommend and what should we avoid when we have fungal acne (Malassezia)? I find it so hard to navigate through all the ingredients and all the information online. A biochemist perspective would be very helpful.

[@anneneem]

I love all your videos. If you see this and you can answer, does the study of bio-chemistry also touch on dermatology (as a minor), or all those completely separate disciplines that can't be combined.

[@FigsFrogPrince]

Thank you Kenna, I learn soooo much from you, great work♡♡♡

[@camilledumont9911]

yes kenna!!! love all the videos keep it up!!!

[@kaylaj88]

Hey girl!! I am so glad you're posting hella I love you sooo much! Can you please do a video on scarring? Like scars in general. Or like how to get rid of the little indents you get on your face from old acne. It's so embarrassing. Or if any of you in the comments know how to get rid of that gross texture lemme know!!

[@missbriteside6598]

I think the best way to actually get rid of them is using a retinol or getting a chemical peel mask :0c

[@selenam1805]

But apple cider vinegar makes clay masks a better texture. I mix a small amount of vinegar and dilute it with water and then put Aztec clay in the dilution. It fizzes and makes the texture smoother. Never got burned. The Aztec clay is probably also the cheapest option.

[@MistressMaleficent]

I was just trying to research a body wash that wouldn't make my sad east coast winter skin as bad this year since it's cooled off so quick and I was panicking. Def going to try the CereVe. Thank you for all your info! 🖤

[@morgan__8184]

I just love how she pronounces “process”

[@NicaCore]

Would you do a skin care video for extremely combo skin? By that I mean that my nose and forehead are an absolute oil slick, and my cheeks and the area around my mouth and chin are very rough and dry.

[@missbriteside6598]

NicaVonKunt She said using an oil like Jojoba or Hemp seed can help oily skin by making it be more moisturized so it produces less oil and it helps dry skin by hydrating it more. Using an oil under your moisturizer would help both your oily and dry sides of your skin 😄

[@NicaCore]

Miss Briteside Thanks. I was hoping for face cleanser suggestions as well.

[@missbriteside6598]

NicaVonKunt I don’t have combo skin (I have dry) so I wouldn’t be able to recommend anything. Hopefully she’ll make a video on cleanser recommendations or something 😊 If not, I think watching Dr. Dray here on KZbin would help! She does recommendations based on skin types and such

[@beckyc.5743]

Kenna, thanks for your q&a! I’ve read that oils higher in linoleic acids are best for combo to oily skin. Can you talk about the differences in fatty acids for various oils? Thanks.

[@sarahsvrvh]

Hi Kenna ! Just wondering would you say using yoghurt as a face mask is good for the skin ?

[@FuriedHearts]

Keep this content coming! You're amazing

[@menagasenasi3158]

I love your videos! Extremely informative! Lots of love and looking forward to more!

[@moniquewintle2613]

So happy I found your channel Kenna. Learning heaps 😘 thank you so much

[@MrPo022]

Can you review the Tata Harper line for please. Curious about whether the brand holds up to its eco standards/botanical skincare benefits.

[@hemnya]

And one more question your views on tetrahydrocurcumin and alpha arbutin in a face serum are these two good for skin ?

[@lindat6525]

Hi Kenna, I'm 63 with pretty good skin. However, it seems the more anti-aging products I try, the worse my skin looks. Vitamin C clogs my pores, Retin A makes me get what looks like black heads on my chin and nose. My skin was normal/dry, now I don't know what it is. Any suggestions, I probably have 40-50 products. Also, I think my sunscreen is also causing congestion .

[@FuriedHearts]

I noticed in one part of the video you said you use Cerave foaming cleanser on your body because it is "properly PH balanced" And then a little bit later you stated that the skin is slightly acidic and to make sure skincare products (I.e., moisturizers) are around 5.5. Does that mean Cerave foaming cleanser is a good cleanser for the face? I love this cleanser and just want to make sure it's okay. By "properly ph balanced" do you mean it is at that 5.5 range? Also I wish I could afford to use this cleanser as a body wash lol. Its quite expensive but I love how it foams but doesn't strip. Does anyone have a body wash recommendation that is formulated like the Cerave foaming cleanser?

[@MissMiraKay]

Stephen Bailey She actually did PH testing earlier on the channel and CeraVe was one of the facial washes she tested! It’s in the 5-5.5 range 👍🏻

[@christinamitchell3241]

Your hair looks great up like that! Thanks for the informative content of your videos.

[@MissMiraKay]

“Leave ACV out of skincare.” 😳 Oops 😂 I’ve been using it (DILUTED THOUGH OMG) as my toner after cleansing, morning and night, since your video on PH testing products and you recommended the skin be more acidic to balance oiliness and acne problems. My whole routine has been absolutely saving my skin! I’ve had horrible skin (constant acne and possible rosacea) since I was pregnant with my daughter in 2009. I suspect she did a number & changed my hormones dramatically 😂. Now, since figuring out my routine with your help, I only have breakouts during my hormonal time of the month and the redness (possible rosacea) has calmed down a TON. I have been so excited every time you mention & recommend a product I have been using because none of us (without scientific education) really know if our stuff works or if it’s a waste of time/money.

[@tonyasullivan1164]

Beautiful ring!! I like your hair up, it's cute don't stress 😍 I love seeing beautiful women promote how smart they are I hate when I see beauty gurus play like they're stupid when they have millions of subscribers you can't be stupid if you're that successful come on now but I really like that you are showing young people and women in general that smart intelligent women can also be beautiful

[@darienjadee]

Thank you so much for your channel. Since watching you and dr dray, my skin has drastically improved

[@spacheco92]

What is your opinion on monoï oil for the body and even hair?

[@akisswithopeneyes]

I can’t wait for the essential oil video!

[@antoniacallenberg7680]

What do you think about applying some drops of oil on you facial skin before sleeping? Is it good or will I break out? (For expamle almond oil)

[@ambercascanette7453]

I put rosehip oil on my face every night. I find it helps my skin a lot. It doesn't cause me to break me out.

[@sumaiyamujeeb2199]

@@ambercascanette7453 what's d typ of Ur skin??????

[@BirgittaMiss]

Hi Kenna, I found your channel during the Jaclyn Hill lipstick fiasco a while back. I really enjoy your content bc I find the science of beauty very interesting and helpful. Your content is different from others and actually educating. 👍 Thank you very much! 🧡 I tried the hemp seed oil massage treatment for my dry but clogged skin and my skin looks amazing! I will definitely do that twice a week now to help my blackheads. Ty! 👍👍🧡

[@lexisaysdoit]

Girl. Started using DE Slaai cleanser (oil based) and it has balanced my normally oily skin! I agree 🤟🏻

[@HeitorJardim]

I'm learning SO much with your videos! I could sit with you for a cup of tea and listen for hours. Keep the content coming, it's great!

[@heidiv4322]

You are killing it!!! Keep it up!

[@AliceDepaul]

What oil would you recommend as a moisturizer for someone with combo skin? My pores get clogged so easily, I’m always worried about trying something new.

[@dutchik5107]

Maybe different ones at different patches?

[@ashleyhernandez4769]

I have recently started using a facial oil and I love it. I have combo skin. I would recommend the Fouth Ray Beauty (Colourpop sister co.) Love how you go into great detail.

[@probablynargles]

Thank you for your videos. So informative and easy to grasp. Would LOVE some how to videos where you make some DIY masks, skincare (like you said with your aloe plant), etc

[@ingridkat86]

Hi Kenna, would it be possible to get a video about hair care and hair growth?

[@sarahmcguire6092]

I love how much your uploading recently!! Thank you so much for bringing so much educational and helpful content to us🥰🙌🏻

[@amyfallon5132]

What are your thoughts on using eye creams and what are some important ingredients to look for in with creams? I don't believe you mentioned using one in your skincare regimen, but I have heard/read that the skin under the eyes is much thinner and more sensitive than the skin in the rest of the face. Thank you for making this a series and for making videos in general. I always look forward to watching your videos because I learn so many new things!

[@graceb6254]

BEST youtuber. We needed you on the platform =) Thank you!!!!

[@sithlord1782]

That was a STRONG ASS "hello friends" . Felt it in my bones.

[@carissa9161]

What active ingredients would you recommend to have in a serum for anti aging (aside from retinal) and for glowy skin?

[@Naturebabe]

Can you do an oil facial massage/oil cleansing video? Do you just rub the jojoba straight on your skin? Best way to rinse the oil off?

[@rachel_swy]

Okay so Aztec clay is alkaline, and ACV is acidic, and ppl recommend mixing them together. What’s the science behind and is it safe on skin?

[@aliceborbeli5076]

0128rachel They balance each other out!

[@tiareariadne]

Hi Kenna, I love your videos and I wanted to know your opinion on using baby oil as a way to breakdown/remive makeup.

[@LunaNaomi4]

What do you recommend for dry scalps?

[@RebeccaLyn]

I have super dry skin and even using heavy moisturizers and oils I find even water burns my skin at times. Can you do a video on things to help dry skin? Btw I live in Florida I rarely see the sun and I have severe allergies. I’ve been through cosmetology school and worked with cosmetic chemists so I know what I’m allergic to. It’s hard to find moisturizers that don’t have fragrance or we’ll burn or irritate my skin.

[@nibs8837]

I love these Q&A videos! I find the answer to questions I didn't know that I wanted to ask!

[@jordanshaw5500]

Would love a review of blume meltdown for acne.

[@Patti-1962]

I have tried many different oils, but my skin just does NOT like them. I am genetically predisposed to getting mili. After using an oil they will pop up on my forehead every time. The best moisturizer for my skin is the Vanicream for sensitive skin!

[@crystalsellers480]

I’m oily skinned and I do my first cleanse with jojoba oil at night and in the morning after cleansing face I’ll use jojoba oil before my spf. I used rosehip oil at night at the end of my routine ...maybe I should just stick with my jojoba oil for everything lol.

[@Brebee_89]

I have oily skin but my skin lovvvvvves rosehip oil, it really helps my acne/makes me not oily, do you think pumpkin seed oil would be ok to try? Love your videos!!!!

[@stephanpablo789]

You're so cute in your thumbnail! 💖 Really loving your content, it's very chill but informative. Keep it up!!

[@MamaWard]

Kenna! Love your videos, and congrats on your success! I need help with my scalp! Can you do a video on scalp care? I have a very itchy but not flakey scalp. I’d love to hear some natural recommendations on what I can use to improve my scalp! :)

[@Kammyryn]

What type of honey should be used for honey masks? Is any honey bought at the local grocery store okay or should it be raw honey?? I guess I'm curious about how the sugar would affect the skin.

[@estellaavik3186]

I have a very oily skin and I struggle with keeping it at bay. Once I clean my face with a regular cleanser and put some moisturizer on, makeup ecc, my forehead (same thing with my hair) would be oily already within a couple of minutes. I only use a skin tint and some powder, no heavy makeup but somehow it just never works. I've tried so many things. I also know that my mother had the same problem when she was young, always oily so there are probably genes involved. I wonder if there is something I can do myself and avoid going to the doctor. People usually have dry skin and I feel like us with oily skin don't know what to do most of the times because there isn't enough information about it.

[@AdrianBorum]

Is using dr bronners soaps for the face good? I’ve switched from using random drugstore face washes and have noticed it doesnt leave my skin stripped and dry but still feels super clean!

[@elopix234]

I have the same dilemma, using a soap bar with charcoal. I know it's not good for the skin because it's alkaline but I have a way better texture with it than with pH balanced cleansers. Fyi: If a soap has more oils than lye (alkaline solution) it's re-greasing/moisturizing. So the skin doesn't feel as stripped and dry. Chagrin Valley for example has soaps with 20% more oils. Liked them very much for my hair before I dyed them :D.

[@jaik923]

Kenna and Susan Yara have changed my skin. It would be so amazing to see them collab.

[@missbriteside6598]

Jaikiz Chaparro Dr. Dray here on KZbin is also a great watch if you love informative skincare videos! She’s a dermatologist :D

[@yellowplasticsporks]

Dr Davin Lim is another dermatologist as well who is great!

[@missbriteside6598]

Stephanie Christine Oh, I haven’t watched him before! I’m definitely going to now, thank you for recommending 😄

[@yellowplasticsporks]

@@missbriteside6598 you're welcome! Hope you like him. He's so informative and explains things so well!

[@taylorhaynes8418]

Love this! Any chance you could let us know some of your favorite DIY hydrating face masks?

[@katieeisenhower1168]

You’re becoming more relaxed in front of the camera. Love it.

[@blueblackyellow]

Even the most "suited" face oil breaks me out after a few days of using it nightly. I also do not use single ingredient oil u find in your damn kitchen. I use high quality ones, and even then breakouts.

[@VTSEA213]

Hey Kenna, love your advice and seeing you everyday, 😉 I’ve already been implementing thinkgs in my daily routine that you talk about so thank u!

[@ellegreen7]

Would you do a more in depth video on using facial oils? I want to try using them but I’m not sure when to incorporate them into my routine. I know you went over them a little in this video but I would like more information.

[@cyncole]

wondering what your stance is on eye cream? worth splurging on a eye specific cream eg. O.L. banana bright eye cream everyone raves about or bioessence squalene eye cream. i havent heard you really mention eye cream much, do you think regular face moisturizer is fine and skip separate eye cream in regime?

[@ambercascanette7453]

I found rosehip oil worked well with my skin when applied as the last step in my night time routine in the cooler months. As soon as summer came my face didn't like it though lol my face doesn't like the heat. I ended up having to switch to the hemi squalane during the summer.

[@nicholasperez8105]

Love all the new posts

[@hemnya]

Plz make a video on skin care and hair care for pcod suffering girls many are suffering

[@kaylagay9411]

Thoughts on the Olay “whipped” line as far as ingredients and being a primary skincare regimen? Also, do the ingredients really help with anti-aging, and if so how? Or is “anti-aging” a selling tactic?

[@prisilag4984]

Can you review Grandelash MD ? It’s an eyelash growth serum. I heard it works amazing and I’m so curious to see what you think of the ingredients and if it’s safe!!!

[@StevieAMJ]

I tend to stay away from moisturizer for my face because it always ends up breaking me out without fail I would love you to recommend something!

[@wildchildren8834]

Hi Kenna, I’m using a face oil called Juno and it has essential oils in it. I see a lot of people saying essential oils in products are not good for you. It literally cost me so much and I don’t want to have to waste it so I’m wondering, what is the stance on essential oils in a face oil?

[@rose2dimples]

I love your scientific approach!!

[@trl4057]

Kenna I’ve heard that lip balms are made with products that actually dry out your lips to keep you buying them. Is that true?

[@kirstyjones898]

Nadine Baggot has a video on this topic. It is not all balms but I seem to rember ones with mint or menthol being bad (I must rewatch)

[@trl4057]

Kirsty Jones oh cool thanks for the info 😄

[@kylieanng]

kenna, could you do a series on what products you would suggest for every skin type (oily, combination, dry)?

[@katstruthers9080]

can you do a video going over the best dermalogica products? what is necessary and whats not!

[@drc4168]

They're all incredibly overpriced and filled with irritating essential oils. Late answer but there you go.