Do You Need Glycolic Acid? Simple Morning Skincare Routine | Skincare with Susan Yara

[@okashi10]

Warning to anyone with sensitive skin: This is a very intense routine so be careful if you want to copy it. Glycolic Acid and pure Vitamin C can both irritate sensitive skin, so make sure to take the time to really patch test these ingredients before using them on your whole face and together.

[@madammadonna]

You are right. I use mandelic acid twice a week and I love it.

[@squigglethepiglol]

Hahaha yes this routine would melt my skin off. I like the Alpha H and Vichy products a lot though but definitely separately

[@laysaferreirasilva2146]

I don't particularly have sensitive skin, but I use only one active at a time to not irritate my skin. People exfoliate a little too much these days. For me it's mandelic acid at night twice a week and the day after I don't use my glycolic acid toner, only my vitamin c moisturizer and sunscreen. I'm terrified of irritation especially because I like in a hot, humid, sunny place (all year around). If the skin burns it's extra bad.

[@bums009]

@@madammadonna Mandelic acid is amazing! I replaced an aha/bha/pha serum with a mandelic acid serum and my skin is doing way better texture wise.

[@97indianuk]

Exactly, use vitamin C and glycolic acid in different nights and use SPF the next day. Best to be careful (especially with the face).

[@sailorgrlie]

I'm just sitting over here and waiting for Naturium to drop a suncreen. You just know it's going to be high SPF, and very elegantly formulated.

[@Harperangel59]

I think Susan has commented saying she doesnt intend to make an spf. I know it takes a long time to formulate and get tested, and I believe it’s a costly process. I’m sure she would make a wonderful hybrid sunscreen though!

[@Juliyakay]

@@Harperangel59 yes, you are right. She did say this. I watched an instagram live she did a long time ago and she mentioned this. Although she also said she wouldn't make a cleansing balm either for those very reasons, but still ended up making one.

[@michaelsantiago12]

I hope the brand will eventually have an spf! I can see it now!! A moisturizer spf 30 with vitamin c, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin e

[@SusanYara]

@@michaelsantiago12 👀

[@michaelsantiago12]

@@SusanYara I learned so much in 3 months watching you! Thank you for all you do and for helping us all improve our skin care journey! Just reorder the Vitamin C super serum because it’s incredible ❤️

[@dejahudson7707]

All these acids are so confusing but you do an amazing job explaining each one. Not sure if you've done a recent video of just acids and their benefits for each skin. Type, if not that would be amazing.

[@goshagosha5348]

Nothing's confusing about acids.Simple AHA(glycolic acid)good to exfoliate surface dead skin,reveals newer brither skin,stimulates collagen BHA (salicilyc acid)good for oily,acne skin .exfoliates within pores,unclogeds, removes dead skin,reduces inflammation.Very,very simple

[@Doughydreams]

You’re literally uploading skincare advice that I’ve googled in the past week! 🧡🖤💜🧡THANK YOU

[@SusanYara]

YES!

[@mallyflower844]

I just received that liquid gold glycolic acid in my allure beauty box so I’m glad you gave great information on how to use it.

[@fatimakhan6093]

Susan please bring Naturium to the U.K. ! I’m dying to try out your products 😭

[@dipsarkar6598]

India too

[@lilm1018]

I've heard that peptides can interfere with the absorption of L-ascorbic acid. I also noted the moisturizer you used has a Ph of 4.8-5.8, won't this lower the efficacy of the vitamin C since it works best at a Ph of 3.5, just wondering your thoughts? Thanks, I love your channel!

[@jilliaandrea7831]

i just got that alpha-h gold liquid from my sephora purchase! the timing is way too perfect!

[@gtan307]

People who are looking for a good glycolic should try Cosrx AHA 7 Power Liquid. It’s a gentle 7% glycolic at the right pH of 3.8 that I personally use every night (not everyone can use it daily) and it’s very affordable.

[@dipsarkar6598]

No pH 5.5......with water become 4 ,more than 1 in week... gave me chemical burn

[@pearlsglimmers]

There is no need to exfoliate the skin everyday 😉

[@pearlsglimmers]

Alpha h liquid gold is my holy grail glycolic acid product 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@RamatoulieBo]

Peptide video please!!!

[@veronicaivanova]

I love the Paula's Choice 5% AHA Glycolic Acid. It truly is strong, so I use it once a week but my face looks amazing afterwards 😊

[@AraG05]

I just finished that and have started their 8% AHA gel! It stung a tiny bit, but I am enjoying it so far. I wish the 5% had a gel version too, as I prefer gel, then I'd happily keep using the 5%!

[@IevaKambarovaite]

I'm trying to finish some of the products I have and then that's going to be one of the purchases I'll make. Heard amazing things about it

[@rosannapolanco2398]

Excellent skincare routine Susa! Your skin looks beautiful! Blessings ♥️ 🙏🏻

[@ragawaves8432]

I just got the Alpha H in my Allure beauty box and this is perfect timing. Love your videos. I am all about self care both internally via meditation and mindful living and externally via beauty care and wellness to experience life to the fullest.- Charu

[@ahmedkhalifa922]

Susan.....Realy love, love,love this skincare routine and products👍❤❤❤😍

[@tetetbahala6213]

Omg. Thankyou. I am so confused what I could pair with my The Ordinary Glycolic Acid. I have a Vitamin C that I separately put on my face because it might react to GA. I can now be confident to put them together. Thankyou!

[@SusanYara]

Just ease into it and see how you’re skin does 👍

[@tetetbahala6213]

@@SusanYara I have a 7% GA and 18% Vit. C. Both are strong ones. So, I hope they go well together. I don't get irritated putting them on separately though. So, hopefully they work! And thank you again :)

[@MartaCanga]

Susan you keep reading my mind with your videos!!!! xx

[@SaReLaMo]

I like glycolic acid, but I do have sensitive skin (rosacea and eczema). My skin won't tolerate higher doses, but my one true glycolic acid love is the Instytutum Glow toner. 6% glycolic acid with niacinamide and other soothing and hydrating ingredients. It's the only exfoliator I've tried which makes an over night difference in my skin with little to no irritation. Love it so much.

[@trashybbc22]

Can’t wait for a Naturium to release a peptide serum!!!!

[@miasandy427]

Your advice and way of explaining is really great. I care about my skin as much as my life. Because the structure of my skin is different and does not accept every product. Or rather, it doesn't work. However, I would like to point out one thing that I bought a cream called RWLMAX cream 3 months ago. It really cleared up the dry layer on my skin and the acne I was uncomfortable with in a really quick time. I really couldn't believe it. I really recommend you to try it. Because it works!

[@catbabetamayo]

I have oily, congested skin. I get black heads and white heads- glycolic acid is the only thing that keeps my skin clear. Neostrata has incredible products.

[@meckismicki]

Love Glycolic acid have used it forever & follow with my Vitamin C then my Bifida Serum, Peptide & Ceramide moisturizer & always SUNSCREEN the A#1 most important anti-aging benefit. As always thanks for the great tips & recommendations. Annemarie

[@c0coshannel]

I love the replenix tinted spf too!!!

[@anonymous6594]

Where did you get your microfiber face cloth from?

[@mistyswiney7339]

I love glycolic acid a couple times a week and I don't cleanse my skin those mornings. The rest of the time I use a hydrating toner or cleanser and my skin is really improving.

[@naturallyrachida9812]

Oooouuuu 🤩. I'd like to try that lip balm 👄

[@elliottvic]

Hi Susan, love your videos. Do you microblade your brows? How do you keep them looking so good? ❤️💃❤️💃❤️

[@darlenemalowitz2578]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! So confusing sometimes with what order do use different products in!

[@mariepagaduan5955]

Very Informative content

[@77Namita]

What’s the right age to use AHA ?

[@ninifrancisca89]

Oooh nice, I’m going to get that tonic! 😁

[@enamontiel4237]

Any restrevatrol serum would you recommend? Skin is looking amazing.

[@laurarios9734]

Beautiful the monsia products are good , they have a complete skincare routine I recommend it 💕.

[@normapreciado-burton1124]

i just started using RETINOL 2.5 strength that i bought from my dermatologist. Can i add a glycolic acid to my skincare routine. And when would i use it? and how often? LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!

[@kamkim7815]

Hi Susan! Thank you for the info, I appreciate your videos and love your channel so much. They are truly informative. I have a question about the Niacinamide in the sunscreen that you mentioned. I read that it is not ok to mix vitamin C with Niacinamide. Could you please explain about Vitamin C and how to use it properly, in your future videos 😊. Thank you 🙏

[@Silva-je3bu]

Your skin is beautiful!

[@xenabbb]

please make a spf lip balm

[@mspris76]

I love this video and information. But I see the Vichy ampules are discontinued?? Any new Vit C recommendations? Thx ❤❤

[@Victoria.Verde51]

I really wish you would do.a travel (mini size).product kit(s) in order to see which group of products qwork for everyone.😅q

[@Susie.wemove]

Gorgeous skin❤

[@cuquibaumceramics]

I am loving you new lip balms, I use Camellia!

[@vinentlarissa]

Looks like my morning skincare routine! I learned all from you lol! One question though, are you not using your hydroquinone in the morning as well? Or you not supposed to mix it?

[@xxmoniquexx1966]

Ms Yara what is your take on PHa's in place of AHA's for those of us who have sensitive skin and would the routine be similar if the Pha is used?

[@SusanYara]

I personally don’t think PHAs replace AHAs. If you have sensitive skin, I would rather someone try mandelic acid. PHAs are super gentle and I love them in a lot of my hydrating products or in combination with other exfoliants, but don’t consider them to be true exfoliants.

[@isabellacamboia658]

I know I’m not her but maybe this will help, I started using a cleanser with ahas in them about once a week. I’ve used phas before and l like them, I think if you use them everyday then they might act like ahas but I felt pretty sensitive using them everyday too. I’ll look the the cleanser I use and leave it in your replies in case you want to try it

[@xxmoniquexx1966]

@@isabellacamboia658 thank you

[@victoriagarcia5533]

Glycolic acid works good on dry skin ❤

[@IevaKambarovaite]

That SPF looks absolutely amazing. I tend to get really oily around my T zone and I think I'd be shining like a disco ball if I had this on. Anyone knows of a good alternative?

[@DaRkMoOnY86]

i also have very oily skin and i use Avene CLEANANCE SOLAR SPF 50+ and ISDIN sunbrush

[@cupiedoll9759]

Hi Susan, I love your products as I have quite a few and was also looking into adding the Skin1004 Product you mentioned but I read on a review somewhere that it’s not actually 100% Centella. That someone had it tested in a lab and said it really contains Centella Asiatica Extract, Alcohol, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Allantoin, Fucoxanthin. I’m wondering if that’s true.

[@pabritova]

Wow your melasma has improved a lot

[@QueenBarii]

Love the head wrap. Where did you get it from ? 😍😍

[@BoricuaGirl69]

She’s using the Aquis hair Towel. I have it and love it ❤

[@harisavega8906]

Great video. Is glycolic acid better form of exfoliator than lactic acid?

[@SusanYara]

Not necessarily! Lactic acid is great because it’s still really strong, but just slightly more gentle than glycolic. It also helps increase hydration and ceramide production in the skin, so if you want exfoliation, hydration, and glow, then lactic acid is it. The benefit of glycolic acid is that it penetrates deeper and at the right percent/pH, it can stimulate fibroblasts that can produce collagen. They also work well together in formulas!

[@Nico-sr9jk]

That sunscreen tint looks horrible but I love this routine and you hahah :)

[@truthful2293]

Can you please review/compare the Alpha H tonic 5% at a lower PH VS. their other product at 15% and a higher PH? I love the brand. I’m not finding too much information on them out there.

[@lisabeautyinsideout]

So I still get a bit confused about using exfoliates and certain ingredients. So not all exfoliates are dangerous to use with for example vitamin c?

[@SusanYara]

I have always used vitamin C with my exfoliants and been fine. Most people just don’t want you to overdo it with your skin so they suggest minimizing active ingredients in the same routine.

[@DaRkMoOnY86]

i use the ordinary glycolic toner 3x/week and in the morning i get reallyyyyyyy oily. Is it normal?

[@natrose101]

Can you use other AHAs with vitamin C?

[@Jeannine241]

“Kink of AHA’s” haha, I love that

[@Akshay-08]

She is amazing

[@cynthiag345]

Woo-hoo 1st one here!!

[@vampira1816]

Can a use glycolic acid in the morning and retinol at night

[@WeAreNumb]

Is Naturium shipping to Canada yet? 😩

[@carlapinto7022]

The SPF cream Susan used had Niacinamide in it so would that interfere with the vitamin C she used? I’ve read that you can’t mix Vitamin C with niacinamide because weaken their effectiveness when combined. That’s why so much layers can be intimidating, especially with creams that carry a multitude of ingredients in one because you have to look at each one to make sure they don’t interfere with the other serums youre layering them with.

[@SusanYara]

Vitamin C and Niacinamide are actually great together! What you heard is a myth.

[@kita3256]

Can very dark skin of color use glycolic acid?

[@SusanYara]

I think every skin tone can use glycolic acid. You might have heard that skin of color can easily get hyperpigmentation, so you just have to ease into strong actives like glycolic acid to make sure you’re not causing unnecessary stress on the skin that leads to dark spots. It’s easy to do with glycolic acid since it’s the strongest of the AHAs and has the smallest molecule to penetrate deeper. That doesn’t mean you have to avoid it though. Just pay attention and don’t push it.

[@kita3256]

@@SusanYara thanks

[@fatimawadee4240]

Can you use glycolic acid for darker skin of colour like Indian skin? Some skincare experts advise against use of glycolic acid for darker skins due to possible burning because the molecules are so small.

[@kellypursch7451]

I'm a little confused on the Sephora website it said to not use any other products after the Liquid Gold Exfoliating Tonic so can you still moisturize and sunscreen

[@laurapritchett7564]

Hi! Do you recommend your naturium glycolic in the am before vit c as well?

[@Janiceleg]

Hello! What resveratrol products do you recommend?

[@SusanYara]

Caudalie has some nice ones

[@catherinet.6856]

@susanyara: « litchi » you say it right !!!!

[@carriestoffel9026]

I have vitiligo can I still use glycolic or is it suppressing my pigment from coming back?

[@pelinkemal1050]

You say…. “By the way you can also use this at night” but you are “only” meant to use alpha H liquid gold at night anyway 😊

[@nancymarceau6076]

What if it Bruns a little?

[@karla1dfw]

But you are using hydroquinone right? For you malasma

[@Dandelion_flight]

Despite so many products that you promote and share and use and all the experience blah blah even having your own skincare line, that melasma on your face doesnt seem to budge. Makes me wonder about all the products… 😶

[@leticiaraquel82]

Would glycolic acid be helpful in addressing flakiness associated with dehydrated skin? I’m oily, but because of my damaged skin barrier, my flakiness shows up when I put on makeup. I use as many barrier repair products and ingredients. But even with manual/chemical exfoliation once or twice a week, I still struggle with flaky texture.

[@SusanYara]

It could! This might feel a little strong though, so start slowly. You’re playing a balancing act. I would look into lactic acid too.

[@leticiaraquel82]

@@SusanYara Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@trayanahansen4593]

Just sitting here waiting for Naturium to come to Europe 🤷

[@bshows89]

In the beginning of this video she said "glycolic acid is the king of the AHAs," and somehow I heard "glycolic acid is the KINK..." Not gonna lie, exfoliation is my kink.

[@chrismaurice9455]

Yaaasss!!!😇🥰😍❤️♥️❤️✨✨✨💫

[@imanhashmi2374]

niacinimde and vit c can't be used together

[@morgianasartre6709]

They actually can be used together, the science behind that myth was conducted in a very unrealistic environment. The only case where maybe you shouldn't is if the manufacturer specifically says not to. :)

[@avadakeduhvra]

You need to catch up that belief is like a decade old lol

[@imanhashmi2374]

@@morgianasartre6709 Thanks! yeah i think i was getting vitamin c mixed up with copper peptides.

[@imanhashmi2374]

@@avadakeduhvra loll my bad, i was getting copper peptides and vitamin c mixed

[@blueblackyellow]

Next, you'll be criticised for not wearing spf on your lips lol

[@morgianasartre6709]

That's why I use lip balm with spf during the day 😄

[@danijelap124]

Sponsored + Naturium ... 😆😆😶

[@rosemartin4398]

🧐 lol those are some big claims Susan lol

[@SusanYara]

Ha! Not saying you’re going to replace lost collagen, but that these ingredients have been associated with collagen production, so use them together for better chances.

[@rosemartin4398]

@@SusanYara I get what you mean however I don’t play into the collagen marketing ….. the evidence just isn’t there . I say just use ingredients that you see a change , don’t waste money especially in the world we live in now

[@RivyO]

This is clear that you are misinforming your viewers due to sponsorships. Glycolic acid is not good for everyone especially those with sensitive or darker skin due to how small the molecule is of the acid.

[@SusanYara]

That’s not true. Glycolic acid is great for all skin tones. If you have melanin-rich skin, you should ease into using all strong actives, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use them.