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One thing Dr.V has taught me is how to read an ingredients list and since watching her videos i read EVERY list on food, skincare, hair care and i thank you for that.

I’ve been using alpha Arbutin for months and it’s a S L O W process. I use it faithfully, didn’t know it was great after exfoliating so I’ll have to try it on my exfoliate day!

Hi Dr V, the Skin Functional Dark Management has been reformulate and contains Alpha Arbutin, Tranexamic and kojic acid. It works really great 🇿🇦🇿🇦

We appreciate your sacrifice and study Dr. V. As a woman of color, it has been so deflating- going to dermatologists for years that had NEVER studied my skin. As if my skin and the people around the world with my skin were not worthy. A horrible and misguided era of medicine.

I used to live in Japan a number of years ago and Tranexamic acid and Arbutin are used a lot in their whitening creams and lotions, i've used Japanese skincare for many years now and like both ingredients. I was pretty surprised and also glad to see them make their way into Western skincare too, as previously I only got them from my Japanese skincare from brands like Kose, Hada Labo and Sana. I use both for a power combo!! I'm using Face theory Exaglow, TO Arbutin and the premium whitening toner and cream for Hada Labo, all have tyrosinase inhibitors :)

I’m using tranexamic acid by Paula’s Choice, alpha arbutin by Good Molecules on alternate days or times of day but not together. I’m also using CeraVe retinol serum, CeraVe moisturizer and an excellent sunscreen and I have been using a red light mask for just over a week. The results are happening and I’m really pleased and excited! Thanks so much for your work.

I am so thankful that I have found your videos I am a Hispanic woman dealing with malasma and pigmentation for so many years I’ve done all the treatments that you have mentioned,I was so tired of trying so many things and nothing have worked,but I am so excited to try your kit I am so happy that you are helping so many people of skin color I know I will be a testimony of your products may GOD continues giving you more wisdom in your career 😘

Your work was not in vain. We love all that you do. Thank you for being a skin of color ambassador.

Dr V you've cured my skin. I had acne prone skin since teenage years and I tried everything, as everyone does with this problematic skin. But since I've found you my skin is soooooooooooooooo much better now. Everytime I see myself in the mirror I pray for you. May God gives loads of success in what you're doing 🥰❤

The Ordinary: Mandelic Acid in the evening (exfoliate) Alpa Arbutin in the morning Sunscreen every day This is what I was told, would do good together helping out with my pigmentation 😊

I’m a medical Esthetician and a lot of my coworkers don’t get why I can’t do the same peels as them or use the same products being a woman of colour. They think I’m being dramatic but my skin has been ruined before. I know what works for me and skin of colour. Thanks Dr. V

I had severe case of melasma this summer ! And now it’s almost back to normal. I hope you don’t mind sharing these products i use. I’m south east asian living in Europe- i think the sun here is so harsh! Am: - vitamin c - cerave moisturizer - sunscreen Pm: - fulvic acid cleanser inkey - niacimide - alpha arbutin the ordinary - tranexamic acid inkey list - cerave moisturizer Took few months to see the difference then i added retinol only at night and bam. Retinol Ugly for 2 weeks. And now my skin is so smooth and even.

Just a gentle reminder to review all of Colorescience Products (Including their Fragrance Free Mascara ) 🥰

Thanks Dr V for mentioning South African options, I feel seen☺️

Subscribed within the first 5 seconds of the video. Great to see a skincare channel from an expert focussed on skin on colour! 😍😍

Thanks Dr v!! Please please do a video on peptides for our skin with how to incorporate into routine snd product recommendations!!! No one is talking about peptides for skin of colour !!! 😍

I’m sooo thankful you were born! I’m Native American and Mexican, needless to say there’s not much info out there for us brown girls. My melasma looks like a mustache with callus like skin over it. During a Tele visit my doctor prescribed Tri-Luma. Seems to be working because it’s almost gone. Though I’m concerned what to do for maintaining. Do you have a product that helps control melasma?

Faded by Topicals is a perfect example of a serum that has both of these ingredients along with others working together to knock out hyperpigmentation.

I was literally reading about the difference between them both and this pops up quite amazed 😂💗 anyway love u Dr. V

I also love Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium which has tranexamic and licorice.. It helped brighten my skin and alleviate any irritation/redness from using tretinoin. 💕

Whenever you say “one scratch, one bite, one burn and we hyper pigment”, I feel in my spirit that you are talking about me. 😩 Unfortunately, if none of that happens, like I just get a pimple and work so hard to not touch it, it hyperpigments just as bad if I were to pop it. 😩

So glad I came across this video. I’ll definitely be watching your other videos. It’s nice to have relatable skincare videos from a brown/black person, and your a Brit as well!! So I can relate on multiple levels. Thanks!

Love that you do videos on skin of color and I’ve been thinking about switching from alpha Arbutin to tranexamic acid and of course, you have a video on it! Thank you!!

Thank you for your guidance... im from India and the fact that you have choose products available for us meant alot. You really care❤

I use TO Alpha Arbutin and then layer with Inkey Tranexamic acid in the evenings 2-3x a week to help with hyperpigmentation from acne.

Thank you Dr V for your passion in helping skin of colour. My pie/pih marks used to bother me alot and now with your help my scars will fade away.

You are leaving a wonderful legacy Dr Rattan! Thank you for your work and dedication in educating and advocating for us!

Thank you for including South African product options 🤗🇿🇦

You are so valued and appreciated Dr. V!

Thank you Dr V for your dedication in educating us skin of colour ladies here in SA ,your imput has saved me soo much money and truely empowered me that am finally treating my own hyperpigmentation insted of Dr visits monthly,reall so appreciated,best regards from south africa

I‘m using the Paula‘s Choice Discoloration Repair Serum and I had no problems with irritation. I’m using it right after the Ordinary’s Alpha Arbutin and I think they work well together. Thanks Dr. V!

8:18m in and from me to you, Dr V you have opened my eyes so much on my skin card. I just love listening to you as you are such a natural in your videos and very informative

Hi Dr. V I’d love for you to review Topicals Faded. It seems to be pretty good for SOC but just wanted to know what you have to say. Thanks for all the knowledge! Love and support 💕

I swear by alpha arbutin ♥️♥️♥️

Thank for including South Africa♥️. I absolutely love your content!

I am white complexion and I have melasma on upper lip. I went to the dermatologist and he told me it's due to menopause. I am 59 years old, and Puerto Rican (mixed). I am using Tranexamic Topic Acid 5%, Alpha Arbutin, and Vitamin C with hyaluronic acid in the AM, and Retinol in the PM.

Dr V although I am in love with this channel and appreciate you wholeheartedly. I am getting decision fatigue at this moment sometimes I feel overwhelmed with the market lol . I am hoping that your line releasing in jan covers all my anti-aging , soc , oily concerns. I want to use a line without worry lol. We need a anti aging lotion for dry skin for the body! 💕

you are glowing ❤️ Thank you so much Doctor V for teaching us.

Ohhh myy goodness, I just came across this page and I’m already in love lol I can’t wait to binge watch your YT vids and share them with my loved ones 💛.

Dr V I searched for fragrance free Mineral Lip sunscreens and found these two: 1. Vanicream lip spf 2. Colorescience spf 50 balm Could you review them and let us know if they are safe Dr V ?

You have helped me with understanding skincare and ingredients. I am forever greatful. I wish you success in all you do. 🤗❤

TRX has helped me. I've been using it for 2 mos and I am impressed.

Thanks for educating us. My skin has phenomenal improvement since I changed my skincare routine according to your recommendation. So thanks for that. I wanted to ask if I will able to preorder the acne products that showed on your stories recently so I can take free shipping this month.

Hello Dr V Please make a video about 1) difference between hyperpigmentation and melasma 2) skin recipes pleaseee you mentioned in your video about dull skin routine for skin of colour 3) what's your take on minimalist tranexamic acid

I used Alpha Arbutin & once i stopped using it, i got rebound Hyperpigmentation. It got worse than before !

So glad you did this video. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

Hi Dr.V!!!! Thank you so much for another wonderful video! Is it ok to use alpha arbutin before or after retinol in the same routine?

I had literally googled this earlier today and bam 💥 - you do this video!!

Thanks for explaining what happened to the first fb group. I was so confused! And thanks for the education you provide its so priceless and so appreciated!

Thanks for teaching poc how to care for and love their skin. You are great and keep teaching sister

These tips are so helpful! Please discuss how to lighten or get rid of non-cancerous flat moles!

Hey Dr. V, I can't thank you enough for your content and the effort you put into educating us noobs in skincare. Could you please review the products from the brand 'PLUM', it's an Indian vegan brand and like using some of it's products. However, I cannot break down it's ingredients and their effectiveness. It has also recently launched it's '10% Niacinamide Serum with Rice Ferment Extract'. Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

If you live in the US, Topicals Faded and PTR have products that contain multiple tyrosinase inhibitors (e.g., Niacinamide, Kojic acid, alpha arbutin, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, licorice root, glutathione, melatonin) in a single product.

Thanks for the info. You always bring great tips on your channel. Take care. Canada.

Hi Dr V.. thank you for taking your time to explain all you do in details for us. Your skin is flawless and beautiful, if you don’t mind can you pls post a pic of your hyperpigmentation in one of your videos.

You’re helping us Dr V. Thanks

Hi Dr V! Thank you so much for all the knowledge you provide us with! If I bought your body pigmentation kit, would I also be able to use it on some parts of my face (around my mouth)? Just asking because I have stubborn PIH in my underarm area, but also have a little bit of hyperpigmentation around the lower half of my mouth. The kit is a little pricey so I just want to buy one to start with (out of the facial and body pigmentation kit). Which one do you recommend?

Thank you for everything you do!!! My skin thanks you!!! You are much appreciated 👏👍🤗

That's what I do Dr. V. I pass your knowledge on to my 26 yr old daughter

You look pretty in pink Dr V. Thanks for the education

Hi Dr. V, Thank you for such amazing content! I've been reading around that it's not safe/recommended to use alpha arbutin for more than 3 months at a time. /: Could you shed some light on this? Should I be careful about using alpha arbutin year round?? Thank you!!!

Just watched this video and went to FB to join ur group. Am very excited to learn more about how to care for my face and i value ur thoughts since we both are women of color.

My pigmentation worsen with alpha arbutin specially the one from minimalist. I get results only by niacinamide 5% I have never tried 10% as said by Dr V people may react to 10% niacinamide. Even vitamin c works for me well as well as Kojic dipalmitate does.

You are the best Dr❤❤🇿🇦, my skin improved because of your informative videos l learned so much l agree with you that skin of color we don't need skin needling and chemical peels. Thank you Dr. ..

How often should you wear Alpha Arbutin? And is it okay to wear in winter?

Thank you SO so much for recommending products that are within in South Africa 💕💕💕

Thank you Dr V. Your videos are precisely what we need. Love from India.

Thank you so much for recommending the product from South Africa ❤️❤️

I just love your contents. I am from india. I have a question. Is there any side effects of using AA for a long time as it is a derivative of hydroquinone???

Yes I have been using the skin functional here in SA. It is good.

Which one is better for skin lightning for oily skin( alpha arbutin serum or tranexamine acid serum )I'm from sri lanka

Thank you for dropping this valuable knowledge. I use both during the mornings.

Kindly review deconstruct products in India (please) Your reviews for be minimalist have really worked for me. My skin used to get irritated with 10% niacinamide from ordinary and i used to wonder why as everyone raved about it. I now use 5% niacinamide from be minimalist and it’s working really well for me.

Would love your recommendations on best eye creams. Thank you!

SA's Skin functional dark management serum recommended by Dr. V. I'm on the right track..🙌🇿🇦

Thank you so much for mentioning product available in India , can you please help me know how should we use Salicylic acid and dermaco arbutin , can we use it both together?

U r an angel for helping brown indian girls! Thanks you ❤

I heard that alpha arbutin should not be used for more than 3 months...is it true?

provided us your 5 years of precious time and. Knowledge . Thank you 😊

PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON KELOID SCARS POST ACNE FOR SOC thank you

Thanks for all the info , my skin and my mum's skin have improved so much.

Thank you so much for clarifying the difference between alpha arbutin and tranexamic acid! It came at the exact right moment! Do you have experience with the Revox alpha arbutin? Would love to hear your opinion on that for SoC! 😊

Wonderful video Dr V. Can you do a video on how to treat old burn/bruised scars? Also, after giving birth to my two boys, I noticed black dots around my body - neck, face and back. They look like moles but I have no idea what it is. Why does this happen?

Hi Dr. V Thank you for such amazing content!! You are saving skin health of so many people out there. Thank you!!! Please review minimalist sunscreens. It will be beneficial

I see a gem right here!! Lots of love ❤️

Hi Dr. V! Thank you so much for this video! Do you recommend applying moisturizer after actives for acne ("sandwich method")? Ex. You apply moisturizer, salicylic acid spot treatment, and then moisturizer again to avoid dryness/irritation?

Hi doctor, can you do a video on keratosis pilaris, please? What skincare products should people with this skin condition use? Thank you.

Hello Dr! Love your videos! Can you do a routine for newborn babies? Thank you from France!

Do we have to give a break while using alpha arbutin? Is that required?

I love your hard intelligent work and appreciate it in addition to that you are my inspiration since am doing medicine now. But i am not in the uk i am in africa sudan an don't know how to approach you or get your kits also would like to know the countries where you have branches of hyperpigmentation clinic in

hello, is there any ingredient to soothe the inflammation that these actives can cause with which we can layer them beforehand? Thank You so much for such less- talked information that we need.

So grateful for this video! Absolutely appreciate it!!

Thank you Doc from SOUTH AFRICA ❤️❤️❤️

Dr. You saved my skin.... Love you and your work so much!!!

I needed this video for so long! Thank you..

yesss interesting topic Incredible Lady what to do without you i learn so so many things from you thank you so..... much🙋‍♂️🙏

Mam plz plzz answer me....which serum helps to reduce freckles ? Alpha arbutin or tranexamic acid ?

Keep up the good work Dr. V. Your videos are the best . Also can any one tell me form what age can we start using alpha arbutin. Thanks in advance❤

8:00-8:55 (sniff sniff) 😢 😢 ….. 🤧 … AUNTIE V! WE LOVE YOU SO MUUCH! 💕🥰🙃🥺😇🤗🤗. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Sincerest thank you and gratitude from the bottom of my heart for all you do and who you are. You’re making history. You’re a part of this movement taking place in the beauty & skincare industry right now. Idk if you know but I’m just going to remind you. SOC faces are being TRANSFORMED with all this great advice. I know. I’m proof of it. You’re holding these manufacturing companies accountable by scrutinizing their inkey lists. Can you imagine? Certainly we would love to have done this properly, before you. Do we not check labels in grocery stores? I do. However, we had no clue as to what we were looking for/at. Then you arrived to scene, beautiful and oh so knowledgeable, and began breaking bread. (Literally, I warm up tea, fire some toast and take notes when a new video is released.) You’re sharing your wealth by imparting these gold nuggets of information. It’s enough to make me speechless. You show up and advocate for us. Like a top-of-the-line lawyer. Like a friend. I think I speak for all your listeners, from all the shades of different colors, who benefit from your advice when I say “thank you.” 😌