Let’s Get Intimate: Kojic Acid | Dr. Shereene Idriss

School is in session! Get your pens and papers out nerds because today we're talking about kojic acid!
0:00 intro
1:31 summer to fall transition
2:27 history of kojic acid
3:21 what is kojic acid
4:52 benefits of kojic acid
6:23 how does it work
7:48 what are ingredient it pairs well with
8:52 product recommendations
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"It's all about CONSISTENCY over INTENSITY" You hit the nail on the head on that one Dr. I wish more people would realize this.

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You are brilliant, honest, wise, and your personality always wins the day! Thank you so much Dr. Idriss for sharing your knowledge with us all.

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I can not begin to tell you how much I appreciate the valiant efforts you have done to educate us on the Skincare subject

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From Africa ...her personality blows me away funny, happy, intelligent experienced DR, Idris

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[@anitaitisanita8549]

I learn so much from you marvellous Dr I. I threw out and shun all products with hyaluronic acid and the cheaper sister product when you taught HOW it draws moisture from our own dermis. I do very little intervention on my skin, but I'm grateful for this education.

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Congratulations Shereene! I’m very glad for you 😊 Thanks for your very interesting and informative videos, I learn a lot from you!🌷

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Love your videos, I am 67 and I have dry & dull skin, cannot wait for your new line

[@lllee3476]

I love that you tell us if a product has a noxious scent. I will be returning La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 since I am sensitive to strong scents. It also has denatured alcohol. I should read the ingredients more thoroughly online before I purchase, but often, I don't even know what all the ingredients mean and so my brain just glosses over all the ingredients. Thanks again for all your videos!

[@bonnieoliver219]

Another informative video. Thanks for your time and energy. You have inspired me to be more consistent in my skincare routine. That is a key element in feeling better about my appearance.

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You’re the reason I am planning on doing my residency in dermatology

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I love your videos. Always learn so much. Love the way you present topics.

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This woman is just great!!! I feel like I'm back in school... waiting for my favourite teacher with a new topic!!! 😃😃😃😃... I can sit quietly and listen to every word she's saying!!! 😃😃😃 The only thing it makes me jump out of my chair is when she all of the sudden.. SLAMS the table!! 😂😂.. .. Anyway, love the content!!! Thanks Dr. Shereen 👍👍

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What a intro, I love your personality❤❤

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Hi Dr. Shereene I live in Australia and it was a bitter cold winter. I have been so sick this year I got a disease called Colitis and it has been a a nightmare. I have seen so many specialists and they are still doing ongoing tests so I have very dehydrated skin as I have up to forty bowel movements a day I had to give up my job and life has been difficult. But I want to tell you I look forward to your lovely face and you cheer me up you have given me some wonderful advice for a lady in her early sixties and I just want to say thank you for teaching this old lady to make the best skin I have. God bless you and your gorgeous hubby and beautiful kids.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏

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I am so sorry you’re going through this! I pray you heal and feel better soon ❤️❤️❤️

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The book thud at the beginning! 😂I am so excited for what's to come - thanks Dr. Idriss! 💜

[@mpjnons]

Thank you so much for the time you take to introduce us to scientific facts about skincare!! It is super informative and helpful for us, who are not derms!! Merci!

[@cMarie840]

Thank Again! I am on the crusade against Melasma! Finally, got my hands on Azelaic 15%. Always, looking for things to do on my break from Hydroquone! Thank you, thank you!! 🥰

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I like before watching

[@Mr.Adhyaay]

Same 🤭

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Mee three!

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Me tooo

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Same

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Oh my goodness! I am so stoked for your skincare line!! 😁 Yes, this was very informative Dr. Idris! 😘👌🏽 Chef's kiss! ❤️ Maddy

[@heatherjezorek6490]

Love your channel Dr. Idriss! Here are two azelaic acid products that do not pill. 1) Glytone Enhance Brightening Comlex - 12% az acid 2) Cos De Baha AZ - it is 10% (or claims to be) and feels like a slippery serum. A bit tacky after application, but no pilling and can be layered easily!

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So excited for you 🎉 & I can’t wait to try out your skincare products 😊 ❤

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Shereen! I loved this video and your channel! Just signed up and can’t wait for your launch ❤️

[@anuka230]

Love your videos. A video I would absolutely love to see is recommendations and tips for every age groups. What I should be doing in my twenties, thirties, etc. Thank you!!!

[@shaikhsahabgaming461]

I really really like your videos. They are so knowledgeable and interesting. I'd love if you talk about skin that is sensitive+acne prone. Also, please review the simple skincare. Lots of respect

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I love your videos! ❤ I just found you a few weeks ago and have binged all your videos 😀 Would you consider doing a video on your favourite cruelty free / vegan skincare products? Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a refreshing and entertaining way 🥰

[@Wanderlust.428]

Good morning Dr Idriss! Happy weekend!☀️💛

[@rm689]

Thank you for this content!! In the Philippines, everyone is obsessed with whitening so kojic acid whitening soaps are really popular.

[@sandrapouliot8190]

Bonjour Shereene, merci beaucoup 😊. J’adore ta chaîne et toute l’information partagée. Je suis au Québec et je déteste aussi la chaleur!! Tu es une des seules qui parlent des soins pour l’hiver, très appréciée car ma peau est très affectée par le froid et le temps plus sec. Take good care 😘

[@francist.9109]

I started using the La Roche Posay Glycolic about a month ago thanks to Dr Idriss rec in a previous video. I am happy with it. I use it 3 times a week. I do it 3 times in a row or else I forget. It feels good on my (mostly normal) skin. Happy to know I am getting the kojic acid in it already! Good luck with your launch. This is THE ONLY skin care launch I’ve ever followed in my life. Cheers.

[@cristinagoh7639]

Can u mix it with Tretinion?

[@francist.9109]

I personally wouldn’t but I don’t use trentinoin. I would let the trentinoin do what it does and let it be undisturbed by any other exfoliants. It is a strong active. I use the milder retynaldehyde. But if you wanna use any glycolic acid while also using trentinoin thats definitely a good question for a dermatologist.

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Yay can’t wait for the newsletter!!!

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Love " let's get intimate" series. They are my fav. I'm going to sign up noooow 🤣

[@skinsetgo]

Great video and information Dr. Idriss! Thank you for sharing your knowledge about the wonders of kojic acid with the world!

[@Suha_Chakravorty]

I was literally thinking of incorporating Kojic Acid into my skincare routine and wanted some research prior to that, and here, my favourite derm reads my mind!!! 😊 Thank you, Dr. Shereene Idriss ❤❤❤❤

[@parkinson5925]

Dr. Shereene Can you please do a video about your favorite face masks for each skin type? They're a fun way to pamper yourself when you have time. If they're useless that'd be great to know too! 🙏🏻

[@flowlikewater6576]

I just wondered about kojic acid yesterday, and she came to answer.

[@JessieDubois8]

Almost 20-ish years ago, right after high school, I wanted to fade my post-acne dark marks (PIH). And after research online on some problematic websites, I found some Kojic Acid soaps. Used them consistently over idk how long, and my PIH cleared up! I loved them so much. I only semi-recently started incorporating it into my routine again. So good for dark spots.

[@erionafrancescasherifi4492]

Did you use it only at night? Or am too? Thanks❤

[@JessieDubois8]

@@erionafrancescasherifi4492 I think I used them whenever I showered, so both I think. I would leave it on for a few minutes, then wash it off. When I used them again more recently, I only used it at night but also left it on for a few minutes before washing it off, but increasing the length of time I left it on (before washing it off) as time went on (30 seconds the first few times, then 1 minute, and so on. Definitely use sunscreen religiously, though. Your skin will be super sensitive to the sun.

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I loved your upfront tone 😊

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Good Luck on your product launch!

[@annaferrigno984]

Your skin looks amazing!!!

[@roopalsingh4384]

Thank you! I’ve been waiting for a review on kojic acid for awhile now from a dermatologist

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Lets get intimate are my fav videos on this channel❤

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I love your excitement 😍👏❤️

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I enjoy listening to your videos you really explain well Dr.

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As someone who lives in Ga I am SO HAPPY that summer is over! I love Fall more than any other season!!!

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Same girl! I’m in VA ready to bounce to upstate NY to escape this heat

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@@dzdncnfzd3 same!!! It’s been INSANE here in the south. I’ve been trying to summon fall 🤣

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@@nikkiforrester740 we here in the south thank you for wielding your powers to bring the temps down ☺️

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Yes, thanks very much for enabling us to become nerds ❤

[@janviprakash3383]

Yass!! Kojic acid is so underrated! I have been using it for a while

[@tortugamenor]

Wonderful information as always! I went to a new derm here in Paris and she was really impressed with my skincare routine. I owe that to you Shereene. I enjoy your videos so much and I learn a lot. My skin looks much better since I follow your advice. Now, the question is: can you elaborate on treatments with kojic acid in your practice. I am supposed to get a treatment with my derm that will applie kojic acid deeper into my skin to treat the dark spots from sun and I wanted to know a bit more about that?

[@MrCubansurfer]

Kojic Acid: Antioxidant Skin brightner Antimicrobial - Reduces acne Anti agent benefits - Helps w hyperpigmentation

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Congrats to you on your website launch! Congrats to me too for having found you in time to sign up for the newsletter!😄

[@mandyb5295]

I enjoy the Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid from Naturium. It has Kojic Acid and Alpha Arbutin. Nice moisturizing step.

[@norvaz94]

I love kojic acid. I discovered it 6 years ago and bought the soap at a Filipino Store. Used it every 3rd day and let it sit on my skin for a couple of minutes before I washed it off. It took about 4-6 months to see results but the results were great. Still use it to this day.

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Which brand?

[@norvaz94]

@@MARIA-RabbitTeethWB-SG20 Kojie San is one of the known better ones.

[@richardsorokhaibam]

Enlighten us Doctor Shereene !!!!

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Thank you, Dr. Shereene Idriss ❤❤❤❤

[@whengharz3310]

Thank you Doc.Idris .God bless🥰

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Pausing and subscribing to newsletter! Skincare line here we gooo🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

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This is SUCH 🎉an informative video!

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A. I love your videos. Obsessed B. Have you done a video on Korean skin care I’ve been trying a lot of things out but id love to know your favorites or thoughts. Thanks doc!

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Love your channel! Sooo excited for your new endeavor! Could u address tinea versicolor and which products would help? My teen son is so self conscious about it. Thank u for all u do to help us!

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Happy Saturday everyone!!

[@adrianaescalante663]

Thank you! Im currently dealing with a lot of post inflamatory hyperpigmentation

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When I was in high school, I wanted to go to medical school, but did a complete 180 and ended up going into labor relations instead (mostly because I psyched myself out). I really fell out of love with the field and withdrew from the Master's program I was in. I'm 28 now and have been really thinking about going for it. I started taking some med school pre-reqs I didn't take in undergrad and shadowing PA's and Doctors in the ER. Hearing your stories and seeing you and other physicians so passionate about educating and helping others is a big reason that has inspired me to really consider chasing that old dream. It would be nice to hear any thoughts or advice you may have on people wanting to pursue medical school later in life or as a career change. I'm a bit concerned because my GPA in undergrad wasn't bad, but also wasn't quite to the level most medical programs would want because I didn't take school as seriously when I started. Also super excited for you in launching your line and hoping for a smooth launch!

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Just do it. Pursue that dream, diggedly, unflinchingly, even on a part-time basis if need be. Being older gives you a perspective on hard work, on priorities, that the younger you did not possess. Not to mention the wisdom you now possess to work hard for your goals. Eventually, it'll take you across the finish line, all that hard work. And once you're finished, believe me, no one will care that you started later than others in your graduating class, especially if you are one of the top students. 😉

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Hi there! Go for it if it’s what your whole being wants! I was 28 when I started med school. 1 year after still here! It’s a rocky road, there’s crying and self-doubt but at the end of the day I thank myself because I always make it. Hope you’re having a good day😊

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Please go for it!!!! Rooting for you. Keep us updated!

[@FilMaltez]

@@TosaNewsense Thank you so much for the encouragement I feel like being a bit older is going to be my edge. I just have to nail that personal statement lol.

[@FilMaltez]

@@iCamzie92 That's amazing, thank you so much for sharing! I hope you continue to crush it!

[@elisabettascala7670]

Pleeeese can you make a video about hypo pigmentation? Everyone always talks about hyperpigmentation, but what about skincare for people with vitiligo for example? It would be wonderful to have a video on this topic!

[@glowysu]

Thank you for sharing with us 🤗

[@kaymanuel7256]

Noooo Summer is not over for me! I live in bloody Canada.. I'm a Brit and seen enough bad weather in my life!!!! Off to our Mexican second home in November.. btw love your channel amiga x

[@stefanie5059]

Love your videos. Can you please do a video on Nasolabial folds and treating the dry fine lines in those areas in general and as the climate gets drier.

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i adore you, you're godsent!

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Hi Dr Idriss, thank you for educating us on skincare , you are awesome!! Can you please talk about the skin condition Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis and what treatment or product works best . Thank you !!

[@nadiadncr]

So helpful thank you!

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Thank you dr. for the infos☺️

[@mistyswendryck564]

I love your reviews, your personal insights, experience & personality leave me listening for hours! I‘m interested in the textbook you reference in most of your videos - and I know how ridiculously expensive they are, and that in many cases newer additions do not change that drastically… but when I looked to purchase the text myself I noted that it is dated 2007 - which means the content is likely much older given it is medical literature. I just wondered if there’s a more up to date text reference that you recommend - or is it your go-to? I would have preferred to directly message you - as this is truly a sincere question, not meant to criticize! I have my favorites too!

[@yadiracastellon]

Loved the video Dr Idriss, I can’t agree more with you regarding the dropper packaging, maybe in your skin-line you can create two versions of packaging for skin brightening: one as a pump and the other as a roll-on (similar to deodorants). The second for the purpose of easy application in other areas of the body, for example underarms or groin. Just a thought 💭 I’ve been looking for something like that, and everything out there is just a bar soap, cream, or serum in pump/dropper ☹️

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Very helpful. Thanks!

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Thank you for this awesome video! Always so helpful! What do you think about the ME LINE products?

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So fascinating!! At some point for a skincare concern can you cover cellulite, thanks!!

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I find you extremely adorable. Also your videos are informative

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I just feel lucky and safe I’m from New York and I know she is here !

[@amina.author]

Hi, thank you for bestowing us with such amazing evidence based information! Can you please recommend a gel based light spf moisturiser for acne prone skin ? All spf moisturisers I have tried break me out. Also, can you do a video on toners, what it is, benefits and recommend a toner for acne prone skin. Thanks!!

[@miltoncat]

I am SO glad summer is on its way out (although it really isn’t here in southern US). The sun and heat are my enemies.

[@lisapierce525]

Do I need Kojic acid since I’m using Tretinoin? Congratulations on your upcoming launch. I’m so happy for you!

[@theskincarenerd]

can you do a future video on the topic of topical Clindamycin, what it is exactly and how to incorporate it into a routine without f-ing up your face in the process? 😂 I’m so confused on how to use it, how long to use it, since it is an antibiotic and can make the bacteria on your skin immune over time 🦠 my derm never went into detail about what Clindamycin is and what can possibly happen if I use it for a long time. Any thoughts? 💭 Thanks for another really informative video! I love that you go in depth, down to the root of how the ingredient came about!

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Can't wait for yr announcement 😃

[@Sabrina-fn9gc]

I have melasma so I do thank you for your channel !!

[@JuliaJacksons]

Thanks for the info!

[@Cameraqueen14]

Would love to know what makeup you’re wearing in your videos! So gorgeous! 💕

[@janviprakash3383]

Hii Sheerene! Please do a video on fermented ingredients in Korean skincare such as bilfida, etc. Are they worth it?

[@soukainaberrouine9434]

Thank u doctor 😊 honestly this is the first time i hear about Kojic Acid and its benefits. I will try to incorporate it in my routine, wich by the way is very well established with ur help. I cannot thank u enough. Also excited for the PilowTalkDerm 😃

[@angelak9438]

Summer is thr worst season. When fall hits, I get so excited!

[@africanlilly9237]

Hi, love your detailed videos on different ingredients, I'd to know if kojic acid is safe in bar soaps.

[@KinniMoo]

I can’t wait ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Topicals Faded is amazing. I'm on my third tube.