Doctor V: How to Treat Dry, Sensitive, Acne, Skin | Brown/ Black Skin of colour | SOC | DR V 

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As a dry skin, acne prone individual, I agree this topic isn't discussed enough because people generally associate acne with oiliness. The best ingredient I have used by far to control my acne has been azelaic acid. It's a powerful ingredient for acne prone dry skin individuals since it is a naturally occurring acid on the skin and less irritating than benzoyl peroxide

I’ve waisted a lot of money buying skincare products which doesn’t even work, I wish I found your Chanel earlier💔💔💔☹️

My struggle 😭😭 dry skin and acne is tricky to treat cause most products are targeted for oily acne prone skin

My acnes cleared up by simply avoid fragrance, essential oil and alcohol in my skincare products. Thanks Dr. V.

I've found it extremely frustrating relying on branding and claims on the bottles of products. I'm so happy that this channel exists. Even though I can't buy the products recommended in India, atleast I know what to look out for in the ingredients in products sold here.

Please make a routine for combination skin, acne prone skin , dehydrated skin

Thank you so much 😭 no one talks about acne prone dry skin. I'm so grateful ❤️ I can't afford a lot of the products but thanks for the information 🥺

7:30 mark. List them Doctor.... LIST THEM ALL!

IT IS LIKE YOU READ MY MIND DR V! Wow, I was just thinking this morning how dry and tight my skin feels but I also have acne. I was confused how to deal with this, so thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO😭❤️ I have dry acne prone skin, turns out I started doing this and used all these products already and my acne went after 2 years! That’s how you know I’ve been binge watching Dr V. Thank you for the knowledge you’re sharing🥺❤️ can you do another video on PIE after the acne x

If you’re like me and really struggle with products burning your skin, here’s my routine that has really turned my skin around in a few months. (inspired by both dr v and dr dray) Morning: -rinse with Luke warm water only. -apply niacinamide to dry skin -apply vanicream moisturizing cream -sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen Night- -Wash with cerave sa cleanser, pat dry - apply alpha Arbutin all over -apply azelaic acid to problem spots -apply vanicream moisturizing cream -follow up with occlusive like Vaseline, cera be ointment or vanicream ointment (currently vanicream) I also switched my toothpaste to a fragrance free toothpaste as I notice some burning around my mouth when brushing. I’ve been doing this routine for about 3 months and my skin has completely turned around. No more dry flaky spots, no red irritation, hyperpigmentation is slowly fading, no more big angry pimples. I definitely recommend if you’re struggling with any of those things. Edited to add; I don’t apply to completely bone dry skin, but patted dry with a clean towel.

I've been struggling with acne for the last 10 years. And, thanks to the invaluable advice on your channel, I finally understand my condition and my skin well enough to treat it. You are doing amazing work and helping thousands, if not millions of people. Thank you.

Hello Dr. V could you please curate a skin care routine for Hormonal acne sufferer with skin of color? The battle is real! The pain and the scarring too! Thanks already! 💜

Dr. V- pale skin of Northern European decent here, but I have learned a ton from your videos as well. The basic science is so helpful and there is learning in the compare and contrast. I also love recommending your channel to friends and family with skin of color.

thank you! my brother really wants skincare but he really doesn’t know what to get, and since i have dry sensitive skin i really didn’t know how to treat acne and help him, thank you so much!

Yay...finally a video that describes my skin to a "T".I always get frustrated because it seems that it is assumed that all acne sufferers have oily skin.Throwing out all my alcohol & parfum containing products has helped plenty.THANK YOU!!!

Dropping a comment to say that this video is a godsend. My skin has changed in the past few years and I think it's mostly dehydration -- I'm over producing oil in a way that I never had before and it's causing breakouts in a way I've never experienced. I'm totally fed up, so I'm going to try overhauling my skincare routine with this guidance, and if that doesn't work then I'll attempt to find a dermatologist that understands skin of color. Wish me luck!

Please make the video. Let's call out all the brands that make misleading claims. 12 months from now I am hoping to be able to shop for Dr V's skincare line. Please make it happen. ❤️

I damaged my skin barrier because of using harsh face wash and stripping my skin with strong actives to get rid off my acne and oil,it made my skin extremely dehydrated and oily at the same time,now all I use is cerave moisturizer and a bha serum once a week. I'm seeing huge difference in my skin.❤

The Paula’s choice exfoliate 2% with SA os different from the one pictured. The one pictured has benzoyl peroxide in it. Just an FYI. Going to try this routine. Pray it helps ❤️

Please create hair related videos.. for dull, oily, frizzy, dandruff

When will you post reviewing the minimalist video? Also, please attach the link to how to reapply sunscreen. I cannot find that. I love your videos. Thry hsve educated me soo much. Thank you

New follower. I have been looking for a video like this! I have obliterated my moisture barrier using harsh products to treat my medical-school induced acne lol. I have a ton of closed comedones and realized it was made worse by dry skin. I've been trying to hydrate my skin and it's been doing so much better! Unfortunately all actives are too much for me right now, but some of your other recommendations were spot on!

Thanks Dr V, I’ve started using most of your suggested products and skin is much better. I discovered the toner I’ve been using for years has fragrance and essential oils so I stopped using it. Your educational videos are so important for skin of colour.

Hello Dr.V, How to deal with sweating after applying thick moisturizers for us living in hot and humid countries.Does sweating really spoil the effect of moisturizer? Could you talk about this please. Love your videos!!🥰🥰

Hi Dr Rattan, I love love love you!!! Thank you for being so authentic and honest in giving us information applicable to us SOC people! Can you please do a video on routine for anti-aging , sensitive , dull , skin ?

Can you do a video on what skincare to use when you’re coming on your menstrual cycle? I breakout a few days before

Hello Dr V , Over the past few weeks I've watched a bunch of your videos, and thanks to the knowledge on skincare for skin of colour my skin has improved so much. A big thanks 😊

Thanks Dr.V. I like how you go straight to the point. This will help me right now. I have dry skin and with masks I have been breaking out like never before

I am so happy I found this video! This is so helpful because it is so hard to find acne advice for dry skin! So thank you so much!

I am so glad I found you Dr Vanita. I was so overwhelmed with all the different options and beauty bloggers just don't give you specific information and don't know the scientific details of each ingredient.

I'm so happy I found you. My poor young adult son is dark-skinned and unfortunately, razor bumps and acne has taken over. Unfortunately, the stuff doctor prescribe don't work. And now he has eczema on his back🤦🏾‍♀️. I truly appreciate you.

Dr V, after 1 month and 2 weeks... I can see my skin healing, my dark spots are fading, my skin is getting clearer, my acne is healing... its getting there... Thank you so much Dr V... I'm not sure if your aware of this but your videos are helping alot of people out there who suffers with skin problem, I was just sharing with my sister and I told her, how I wished we have people like you back then in our teens... One question or suggestion - A travel skincare video? Cause I start using CeraVe and when I needed to travel to another state for a few days, I have to drag my dear big tub of moisturizer CeraVe. Can I transfer the moisturizer into a travelling tub/bottle? I remember you mentioning that you were a bit concern of the packaging of CeraVe... Thanks Dr V 🧡

Thank you Dr. V. I am 37 years and never did anything to my face and is 2months that have seen your videos on youtube and appericiate all your effort and advice. You are a blessing for all of us with your advice. I have started my skin care routine to your advice for 2 months now and have seen very good changes. Thank you.

I’m so glad I found your channel and ESPECIALLY this video. I wish I would have found your channel sooner. I’m pretty sure I have dehydrated skin, and I’m gonna use your tips and try your recommendations! Thank you so much 😊

Please do a video with daily routine for acne prone skin using products available in india. Most of the products you mention in your videos are not available here. Also Thanks for sharing your knowledge .Its great hearing you.

My skin has never looked better. All thanks to you! I wish I would have done a before and after.

Thank you Dr. Vanita for the info. I 'carry you' when I go shopping for skin care. U've been a great help. God bless you!

Hi Dr. V could you made a video on how to know the difference btw dehadrated skin, oily skin, sensitive, etc, thank you so much

I just want to say thank you so much for making this video. I purchased Kiehls midnight recovery serum a week or so ago and looked at the ingredients and became apprehensive to try it on my skin because my skin has been very irritated lately I didn’t want to risk adding anything else to the mix. So I went on YT and looked up reviews of the product and your channel popped up. As a person of color, I was immediately hooked and was so happy to have found this video on dry acne prone skin because that’s what I’m experiencing at the moment. I purchased the simple gel cleanser, Cerave SA cleanser, Paulas choice HA and advanced repair toner, the cerave moisturizer, and the drunk elephant protoni. I started using them and immediately noticed a difference. It’s only been a few days but my skin doesn’t feel as tight and dry as it did previously. Also, so far I’ve had zero reactions to any of the products she recommended. Which is a first I’m very fortunate for. Again it’s only been a few days since I started this new routine but I’m excited to see the ongoing results. Thanks again! *Update* : 12/19/21 - The drunk elephant protini is not very hydrating at all for my winter skincare routine alone. Would not recommend using as your sole moisturizer if you live in a very cold/dry environment during the winter. I purchased the full size bottle so until it runs out, I’ve just been layering it. -Cerave SA: only can use a few times a week or else it irritates my skin. *My adjusted winter morning routine* : 1: Simple Gel Cleanser 2: Paulas Choice advance repair toner 3: drunk elephant protini 4: Cerave Moisturizing Cream 5: SPF *adjusted winter night routine* 1: simple gel cleanser 2: Paulas Choice HA toner 3: Paulas Choice replenishing toner 4: Drunk Elephant Protini 5: Cerave Moisturizing Cream 6: Right before bed I add Dior Capture Totale Intensive Night resorative creme generously on my t zone. *I also sleep with a humidifier on* 🤍

Hi Dr. V. Thanks a lot for your Videos, they are so helpful! Could you make a Video on Eucerin and Origins? And one on Facemasks in general or about popular mask-brands like GlamGlow etc.

I tried using Niacinamide and Bakuchiol under my mineral sunscreen, which turned out to be a complete disaster. This combination dried and irritated me so much that I had to discontinue using all three products. In theory, all the three should work on dry/sensitive skin, but not on mine. Tough luck. Here is the disaster routine: 1. Good Morning Low pH gel cleanser 2. Purito unscented serum(5% Niacinamide) 3. The Inkey list bakuchiol cream 4. Purito comfy water mineral sunscreen Now I am slowly recovering from the disaster with Mizon's snail gel.

My Skin care routine ( i have dry skin with some acne) Aveeno gentle bar soap Dickins Alcohol Free Witch Hazel w/ Hyalauronic Acid and Vitamin E Ponds Moisturizer Face Mask for work Dickins Witch Hazel later in the day

Dr V , awaiting video on PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN FOR OILY ACNE SENSITIVE SKIN for INDI MIDDLE EAST MARKET , i was using body shop however after watching your video i discontinues using it , so please share a recommendation or else a video on physical sunscreen for products available in INDIA MIDDLE EAST MARKET , please

Hi Dr.V.. A new subscriber here. If you already had existed during my younger years I would have dealt with my dry, acne prone skin properly and have a better looking skin. I'm now 53 years old and I'm absolutely guilty of the things you mentioned to be avoided. Hope I can still make my skin look better despite all the acne scarring from many years ago.. Thank you for educating us with proper skin care. Good luck always and God bless..... Did I forget to mention also that you're very pretty?😉😉😍

Can we have more recommendations for non comedogenic moisturizers? The ones for oily skin are with sunscreens. Only cerave is legit but it makes face greasy

Hey Doc, really appreciate you for all this effort, although the product recommendations aren't usually available in India...Can you please suggest for some alternatives that maybe available to us? Please. ❤️❤️

Would actually prefer a video on how to identify comodegenic (sp?) products based on the inkey list versus a video on specific products that claim to be non-comodegenic but aren’t. Thanks for all you do!

Where has this video been all my life? I'm SOOO glad i found this, its bang on for what i'm experiencing! Thank you Dr.V!

hi you mention 2% BHA Paula's choice but the picture you showed at 6:19 is the one for "Regular strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide". I'm confused now which one is that you think is best?

Dr V may you review products from Eucerin, Celltone and Avene. These are products that are available in South Africa for those of us who can't get the ordinary and CeraVe.

I can't thank you enough Dr.V for being honest. You are saving my skin. Thank youuu. So grateful to have you.❤❤❤❤

I have about to ask your advice on this . Thank for uploading. God bless you 😊😊😊

Thankyou for hearing us out and making a video on this ♥️

The Cerave Moisturize Cream with ceramides made my skin hydrated but it stings a bit. It goes away. Is this supposed to happen.

Please Please do a list of products to avoid. It will really help!

Eagerly waiting for Be minimalist video😁 Thank you and love you for what you do! 🙏

Great video as always Dr. V! Can you pleeease do a video about dark thighs and underarms? Thank you!

THANK YOU! I was just going to ask if you could do a video for dry acne prone skin! 💞😫

Hii dr V! Could you please review Be minimalist products in the next video???

Please please yes do a video on comedogenic moisturiser that are mis-marketed that we need to avoid......we need this Video!!!!

Thank you thank you thank you soooooo much Dr. V ... really appreciate your efforts. Can you please put some light on how to treat brown spots, hyperpigmentation for dry skin

Thanks for the video! I’m always taking notes. Could you please make a video about face masks that you recommend ?

Thank for another great video❤️. Sending this one right to my daughter.

Hi Dr. V! please do introduce alternative cleansers to the Cerave rage, we don't have Cerave in South Africa:). Just more safe cleansers in general if you can😊 Also, could you do recommendations for eye cream? Would highly appreciate it!

Dr V, can you do a video on physical exfoliation for skin of color? Eg exfoliating gloves, spin brushes etc 🤎 PLEASE 🙏🏾

Hello Dr V!! I had a question for youu. Is rose water safe to use on skin of colour??

Not sure how I skipped this. You're a gem!!! ❤🙌🏾

Please review shampoos and conditioners. Thanks.

Thank you so much Doctor V! You are the best. Please add Elta MD sun block products on your review list please, thank you.

When is be minimalist video coming ?

I requested this video once before. Thank you dr. V. You are the best. Found my routine. Thank you so much. ❤️😘

Thank you so much for covering this important topic and your genuine care! I’m using the neutrogena gel cream And a hyaluronic acid serum as humectant and the cerave lotion on top. I’m still having water loss but don’t want to put a heavier cream or oil because I have acne. Any suggestions ? I wasn’t moisturizing at all before so my skin is definitely going to thank me!

omg this video is what i needed. i have dry acne prone skin

You are amazing, thanks for everything that you do and had helped us .

Toner is of no use every doctor says I have acne on dry sensetive skin thanks for your tips doc

Is Distilled Rose Water good enough as a toner for dry skin? Awaiting your reply!

I really needed this video. Thanks dr V. Also I would love if you could make a video on products for chemical exfoliation on dry skin.

Dr V I've heard you mention contact dermatitis a million times but I still don't know what it is! Do you have a video on it? All I know is that it's number 1 cause is fragrance!

Hi Dr V! I have bumpy skin with blackheads on my forehead, cheeks and nose. My pores are enlarged as well. I'm not entirely sure if i have dry skin or dehydrated skin. People have told me it's dry from the outside but oily from the inside. Any tips/advice would be much appreciated!

Hey doctor I am super thankful for you

Thank you so much Dr V for this channel. My skin is better now by using products that you recommend.

Very helpful Dr.V thank you! 🙏🏻 quick question: you mentioned “2% BHA salicylic acid” ...but pictured was the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide step 3 from PC CLEAR collection. Which one is the correct one? I purchased the one pictured but now realized you mentioned a different product. 🥴 thanks in advance!

My skin has improved immensely following your recommendations! Thank you so much!! Can you tell us which toner from CosRX is your favor for sensitive acne prone skin?! Please and thank you!

Hi Dr. V! 💛💛 I've 3 questions please help me with them!!!! 💛 1) Can I use a combination of or one of the following ingredients in the morning - peptides, the ordinary caffeine +EGCG solution, and products with only fermented ingredients in them? 2) Can I use honey on my face as a moisturizing/smoothing mask? 3) I'm 24 with acne prone skin (primarily hormonal acne), I'm using the Sugandha BHA serum twice a week, do I need to start using retinol and if yes how do I incorporate it into my routine?

Dr. V please tell skincare routine for sensitive skin.

please do a video on more affordable skincare products, love ur videos :)

Omg I definitely need to hear this. This is my skin to a T. Only one side of my face has cleared up🙄 and it is so frustrating

You are very honest 😊 professional y and great guider thanks for every informative knowladge

Thanks for making this video. Im suffered from hormonal acne and im so happy I found you 🥰

Thank you so much Dr V! What a blessing, this video is incredibly helpful.

Hi Dr V. So glad I stumbled upon your channel. Loving the tailored approach for brown skin. Very interested to know what you think of glutathione topical application as well as tablets. I found a K beauty mask with glutathione and thought it darkened me rather after 2 days but I did use Pixie glow Glycolic acid the next day, after the mask. Your video about Glycolic acid made me question whether my pigmentation is due to the mask or the acid. I am obviously applying the wrong products as even the sunscreens( all of them) tan me and it is so frustrating living in Melbourne. The sun is a killer. Really appreciate your input, no sponsorship so much more credible and great energy ! :) Lots of love

Tks to you, I have stopped using alcohol, fragrances and essential oil in my skincare.

This video is so helpful for my skin type, thank you! Also, love the lip colour, please share what you use? 🙏

Ma'am it would be great if you could tell us some economically feasible alternatives to these products....so that even a common person could afford this skincare....since some of these products are way too expensive.

Thanks for your videos and honesty. I’ve learnt so much!

Hi I love you and your videos! Just want to say thank you so much for your help. A video idea I would love for you to do is closed comedones!! Please please if you could because I have loads that just don’t seem to go away xx

This is a long waited video!! Thank you so much!! What kind of sunscreen would you suggest for this type of skin???? I have yet to find one that works. Please and thank you 😊

Dr V, Could you kindly make a video on perfume contents for hair oil products such as Dabur Amla hair oil if it's good to use and is recommended for natural hair growth and recovery.