Dear Dr. Dray, I have been going to dermatologists for over 30 years and have struggled to get help for my various skin problems. I have felt very disheartened most of the time. But after finding you here on RU-vid, I have decided that I perhaps have just had some bad luck.... You have restored my faith in the dermatology profession, and I am so impressed with your willingness to share information freely and your kindness to everyone. Not to mention, your blogs really make me smile!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart=)
Linda Bilsbury never stop believing hunny, go to reneerouleau.com and answer questions honestly with the skin type test you will find your skin type and find results asap, start with essentials cleanser, toner, moisturizer, with before your makeup and maybe a potential spf depending on your complexion and environmental area plus a nighttime product and maybe a spot treatment if you dont have one already. Take care learn from expierience and knowledge of your skin type vs what others may tell you as everyones skin is different
I feel like there's no youtuber that has dry, sensitive and acne prone skin and that's what I have. So I'm always unsure which products to actually get because is the acne prone skincare good enough for sensitive skin and will it not dry out my skin because they tend to associate acne prone skin to be oily. I'm seeing improvements now but I haven't seen something cater specifically for me at a decent price range as well. Skincare for all skin types tend to be expensive.
feryal mohamed Not OP, but yes!! Vanicream products are amazing!! I have super sensitive/combo/dry skin that gets irritated whenever I put something with fragrance on my face and Vanicream has helped me a lot with my skin!! I luckily don’t have acne so I can’t really tell you how it would work on that end, but it’s a no-nonsense brand that is pretty gentle on various skin types
I am majorly allergic to nickel. I cannot wear “fashion” earrings and have always avoided it. Thankfully I don’t use an eyelash curler but boy am I glad you put it in the description! I was debating on buying one and I would have never thought to stay away from those! You saved my eyes!
They have plastic lash curlers although they aren't very common. My sister got the weird plastic one from shisedo, unfortunately discontinued, but they have others out there no doubt.
Can you make a video about combination acne prone sensitive skin, I have moderate rosacea too and it’s hard to figure out what to do as most acne treatments irritate my skin
I just wanted to thank you so, so much for bringing Vanicream products to light in my life. They have absolutely saved my skin. I suddenly started struggling with these terrible, annoying recurrent papules that I believe were some sort reaction, as my skin was also excessively red and dry. After cutting everything out and simply using the face wash and their cream that comes in that tub with a pump, the irritation seems to have went away after a week or two. They're absolutely fabulous and have been massively helpful in helping me to regain just a bit of self esteem.
Dr. Dray, I have Rosacea. I started using your recommendations of products you like for Rosacea and sensitive skin. By doing so my skin is fabulous. It is so nice that my skin looks better with just Neutrogena hydra Boost, my Elta MD Mineral Sunscreen 40 and then Elta MD Sunscreen 41 tinted. I then put a very lightly finely milled Loose Powder over my face. I am now finding that regular foundation looks thick and very drying on my skin. So thank you so much for all your wonderful informative recommendation of great products.
Thanks so much Ms Peggy! I am so happy to hear things are going well for you. Living in colorado, it is so essential you have a good sunscreen that you feel comfortable with and doesn't bother your skin. The sun there is really potent (i lived there for many years).
Hi peggy ,I know this is a v old post but can you help me I too have been dealing with rosacea and sensitive and reactive skin both..so which products work for you ..and which neutrogena fash wash is great for you ??
Found your channel last week, and finally got my husband to moisturize after he gets out of the shower. He has eczema something fierce. Love your channel Dr. Dray! PS your eyelashes look awesome
take glutathione and vitamin C together, it completely gets rid of eczema, i had it in my scalp and as long as I took it i didn't have eczema. so 1000mg of both atleast. Glutathione is the master antioxidant. you can also use dr. bronners peppermint soap it doesn't cure, but its soothing to eczema skin.
I have an Amazonian cart full of Vanicream... seriously a shampoo and conditioner, Lite Lotion, cream pump, small cream tube, sunscreen, deodorant, ointment and lip protectant totals about 100 dollars. I think this is VERY budget-friendly in comparison to the products I currently have. As far as makeup I have no client contact so I rarely wear makeup. I literally just apply sunscreen in the AM before driving to work and then reapply again about 15 minutes before I step out of the office. I have pretty bad acne scarring too so if I can do it... I send good vibes to others that want to do it but feel they aren't quite ready :) Thank you so much for these informative videos :)
Recently, I have been suffering from peeling and sensitive skin because of some irritants in the cerave pm lotion that I don't know of. Thanks to your informative videos, I immediately stopped using it and went to the nearest target to get both the vanicream cleanser and lite lotion, and they work wonders!! Although on amazon people are concerned with the BHT ingredient (antioxidant), for which I did some research on my own. The international journal of toxicology published a paper in 2002 titled "Final report on the safety assessment of BHT (1)" and concluded that "BHT is safe as used in cosmetic formulations". Also, I couldn't help noticing that my skin tone got a little brightened up even with only a few times of using the vanicream lotion. This turns out to be a valid observation as stated in the same paper -- "clinical testing did not find any depigmentation associated with dermal exposure to BHT, although a few case reports of depigmentation were found".
Harsh or gentle... I see it as depending on what your skin can take, and what you may have an allergy to. If you have tough skin that NOTHING ever irritates it, even a course walnut scrub, but are severely allergic to sunflower oil.... guess what? It’s the tiny gentle sunflower oil that will do the most damage at that moment,
@Username Actually there are many skincare companies that market themselves as being good for sensitive skin and yet they put fragrance in a lot of their skincare like la Roche posay. No need to be a smartass
I've been struggling with dry/oily sensitive and itchy skin this past week due to weather getting colder and it was driving me insane. I was thinking I would need to buy an expensive cream for my face since most products at the drug store are really fragranced and I'm extremely sensitive to that. After watching this video I went out to buy the Vanicream Lite Lotion and my skin already feels so much better... it's hydrated, the redness in my cheeks is reduced and I'm not feeling overly itchy anymore. I'm really glad I found your video before spending so much money on another expensive product from Sephora.
I’ve just started a skincare ‘fast’ !!! I’ve gone for the La Roche Posay Toleriane range - milk cleanser, prebiotic lotion, creme riche and lip balm! Total basic and minimal stuff. My skin is breathing a sigh of relief! Good tips you give here 🙏🏻
Hey I tried neutrogena ultra gentle creamy formula cleanser it works very well! I usually never find a cleanser that doesn’t irritate my skin. Thanks so much
I have VERY sensitive skin and I've paid A LOT of money for skin care products in the past. I found this video and the one with her personal skin care routine 2 weeks ago and the way she explained everything made so much sense to me. I decided to give these products a try and I bought all products mentioned for sensitive skin plus the product with 2% salicylic acid (she uses this in her personal skin care routine) and the Hada Labo gel (also from her personal skin care routine) I've been using these products for a week. I dont think my skin has EVER looked and felt this good. No irritation AT ALL. This is really working for me. Thank you Dr. Dray!
I love the Free and Clear shampoo and conditioner. I didn't realize they had a dandruff shampoo, that's awesome. I've noticed my hair falls out more when I use hair dye, permanent and temporary dyes. I know it's healthier to skip it, but my combination brown and gray is so drab. I've thought of trying henna hair dyes. Great video as always!
henna hair dyes often have paraphenylenediamine added, and this can be a real problem too (sigh); thanks for sharing ms sherry...glad you like the shampoo too :)
Get henna for the skin, it is just pure henna. If you google henna for hair, there is a great website that has excellent free information. Henna is a permanent dye and doesn’t lift out well.
Neutrogena ultra gentle hydrating cleanser (creamy) burns my face. Exactly like CeraVe hydrating cleanser. Can you explain why? Also, does this burning necessarily suggest irritation? Because if it’s not bad for my skin I can tough it out and use the product. It’s slightly uncomfortable but I’m able to deal with it since it only burns slightly while cleansing and immediately stops once rinsed.
I’m also experimenting this when I use the cerave one. It does the job but I can’t help but worry about the tingling and irritation I get when I use it:/
Hi, Dr. Dray! I just wanted to thank you so much for being so generous with your time and knowledge! You've got such a great channel, and I really appreciate that you are so honest and helpful. I was wondering what your thoughts are on 100% pure aloe Vera gel for acne and irritated/inflamed skin. Thanks so much!!
I’ve used it for acne before and it helps so much, but there’s one they sell at the store which are like huge and there’s some that grow like in desserts or random places lol which I happen to have in front of my house and I’ve cut it before and it really cleared my skin, just gotta be constant with it. The more gooey the better. 😊
I can't thank you enough. After using several of your recommended brands, my skin has never been better. My oily complexion has completely reversed itself in just several months. I am so grateful for you!
Neutrogena Sunscreen Aqua something (light blue) does burn the skin/tingles a little bit. First time a sunscreen does this to me. It also burned so much the eyes once I put water to wash my face. That's a bummer cause the finish is absolutely fabulous.
I ordered the Vanicream face wash, facial moisturizer and body wash based off this video. Everything makes my face dry and peeling, even Cerave. My skin was coming off in flakes yesterday and I have washed my face only two times so far with the Vanicream. No more peeling, crustiness gone, this is a miracle!!! Thank you for your awesome and honest reviews.
Do you believe that salycilic acid is effective or should be available to be left on skin in moisturizer/cream form for acne? Thank you for all of your very informative videos, I enjoy watching them! :)
If you only saw all the different and expensive beauty products I own...you have freed me from thinking I need those. I don't go out much and only wear makeup when I do so I'm O.K. there. As far as cleansing facial/eye makeup, what do you think about micellar waters? I can't use oils on my eyes because of allergies.
hate micellar waters and really think people should stay away from them; we see a lot of skin rashes on the face as a result of micellar waters, as they contain alot of preservatives that, while safe, aren't great left on the skin; i prefer the double cleanse method with either an fragrance free oil or balms, followed by a gentle fragrance free face wash
Dr Dray Opps...just bought micellar water to remove my Elta Md 41, as there was a bit of residues left on my skin after using vanicream facial cleanser. I tried to use oil based make up remover but they always left an oily feeling :(
Thank you so much for the information in this video. I just bought the Vanicream Facial Cleanser the other day, and it's the best cleanser I have ever used. It's so soothing to sensitive skin. I can't wait to try some of their other products.
I purchase cerave moisturizing face wash and moisture cream for 35$ total. My finacé was overwhelmed with the price for two products. Lol I looked at him and said I HAVE ECZEMA, SEVERE ACNE, AND ON RETIN-A! MY SKIN IS WORTH 35$ EVERY THREE MONTHS. He now understands why I have to stay away from scented products and use thick creams to keep my skin hydrated. When I first started Retin A my skin was very dry and flakey. I watched your retinol routine and implemented the aquafor on my eye lids, nostrils, and lips. Such a great tip!!! Thank you Dr. Dre!!! Also I noticed that when I stress my acne flares on my cheeks and temple areas, its crazy. When I'm stressed my skin feels very itchy (I don't scratch my face) and in the morning I will have giant cysts usually about 3 new cysts after a stressful moment... Your videos have helped me understand my skin even more. I appreciate it! Cheers! Also! I am thankful for your channel, you answer all the questions I have for my own dermatologist, however I know she is busy and does nlt have time to review and speak to me about product and physiology of the skin.
Thankfully I found your channel!!! Idk why but I have been battling so hives and EXTREMELY dry skin. Vanicream and Vaseline have been all I’ve been able to use lately and honestly it has helped so much!
It's so good to take a makeup free day once in a while. The fun part is; I actually get better skin whenever I wear makeup, simply because I keep my hands to myself and away from my face (for once) When I don't use makeup it just gets too easy to scratch, touch and irritate my already irritated skin...
Hey Silvia I have eczema on my hands and I have noticed that drinking celery juice with aloe Vera from the plant and blend it helps and I use the cetaphil pro dry skin smoothing wash to wash my hand and I used the medicine mama sweet bee magic all in one healing cream and it helps a lot
I love all of your recommendations. I have purchased quit a few items because of you. Very happy with the results. I also enjoy the cerave foaming on my dry skin. And it is actually fragrance free.
Thank you for all the valuable info Dr! I had a quick question...I read a few articles on pubmed that show oolong tea may significantly improve atopic dermatitis. Do you know much about this or how well it works? Would love your insight into this!
Somewhat off topic--but today when shopping in a new store in town, I discovered that the store carried Hada Labo products! I was so excited, I was close to dancing in the aisle! Bought the Skin Plumping Gel Cream and the Anti-Aging Hydration.
I'm so glad I found you! I've been playing skincare roulette for months. I just want something simple and non-irritating for my redness-prone skin. Thank you.
I have been binge watching your videos since a few days and I must say, a heartfelt thank you! I am from India and recently had a severe acne breakout after using a 2% salicylic wash (Curatio spongysal - brand name) recommended to me by my dermatologist for my occasional breakouts. It very quickly became infected. My skin has always been dry, but this episode made it extremely sensitive. I had to visit another dermatologist who then put me on a clean cleanser - Episoft (might help some Indian audience), oral antibiotics and a heavy moisturiser. I took a serious skin detox and now it’s healing. But that episode has left scars :( I don’t think I can tolerate salicylic acid and am extremely scared of it. I don’t wear makeup either. Listening to you has given me an insight to what my skin care should look like, but I am struggling to find products here which might be equivalent to vanicream in US. Still on the lookout. I will update if I find something which can be shared. Thanks for your informative videos once again!
Not trying to throw hate AT ALL. I love the idea of accepting and loving your skin! However acne makes a lot of people self conscious and feel insecure. Its easy for someone with great skin to say “just don’t wear make up!” I have a lot of redness and blemishes on my face so not wearing make up is not an option for me right now. I would love instead of you just saying “no make up at all” to give us the ones that would be the least harmful or damaging to your skin. Again, no hate would just appreciate the recommendations because I believe a lot of people wouldn’t feel comfortable ditching make up at the moment while trying to improve their skin. Thank you hope to hear from you :)
Thank you for this information. I’ve been using Dermalogica skin care for 8 months, and my skin started itching about two weeks ago. I’ve scratched enough to create scabs!!, I suspect it’s the fragrance in all of its products. I bought a few Vanicream basics today, and I hope the itching stops soon. I’ve had allergies for 50 years, and I should have known better. I’m fair, blond hair and blue eyes with dry, dehydrated skin. At wits end, I found this video this morning. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and suffer from relentless fungal infections, contact dermatitis, and allergy dermatitis on my face/ body due to weak collagen. I was told not to use moisturizer because fungus love this stuff. I continue to use vanicream lite lotion, but continue to get pityosporum follicultis and ringworm. I heard zinc is a fantastic way to prevent fungal infections. Do you think it would be safe to use vanicream dandruff shampoo on my face and body? I was told to use head in shoulders/ Nizoral/ and Selsium Blue on a rotating schedule. I can't use those without a horrible skin allergy. Thanks
I bought the Free & Clear Conditioner. I think it would work for people with normal, undamaged hair, but not thick/dry hair. Thank you for the recommendations!
Thank you, Dr. Dray, for your recommendation of a fragrance free antiperspirant, Vanicream. I have been often stymied by the sea of fragrance-laden deodorants/antiperspirants, most of which I tried but had to stop using because of irritation, itching and redness. I was resigned to using Dove Sensitive which has a masking fragrance until I stumbled upon your review here where you recommended Vanicream. I just began using it and just love it! Finally, no sensitivity such as itching or irritation and the protection actually works very well. Thank you so much! :)
P.S. If I thought the Altruist 30 would be less hurtful on my skin, I'd order one of the HUGE pump bottles. Is a lesser SPF usually more tolerable? I could have asked my dermatologist today, when I went in for an appointment - ironic, huh - but most derms do not know HALF of what you know about skin protection. So glad I found you...
Thank u for this vid!!! When I finish my current routine products I'm going to simplify my skincare~! I don't struggle with anything in particular I just want to take care of my skin~
Thank you Dr Dray for this video! I just discovered you and I'm so glad I did! I just placed an order for the sunscreean, lip sunscreean, facial cleanser, and the facial lite lotion. I'm hoping this will help me while I wait to make a dermatologist appointment. Everything I try seems to break me out or cause my face to be inflamed. I have never been one to jump fast and buy something right when I see it but you give me hope that I can fix my skin barrier!
Hello Dr Dray, I'm new to your channel, being watching your videos all day, really enjoying them, I love your sense of humor in your vlogs, thanks for being so honest about skin care, so happy I found you🤗
The ultra gentle Neutrogena has been a life saver for me ! Thanks so much for mentioning. My collection of much more expensive cleansers do not like my face with Retin A, and this is half the cost and solved the dryness. Love the Cereve cream also. Ty for your tips. So helpful! 👍
Your view on makeup 👏🏼...👏🏼...👏🏼 couldn’t agree more! We are all beautiful and look exactly how we are supposed to, and the longer one goes without makeup, the better one can see this. 💜 love it!
I love your channel...I just started Differen a few weeks ago and have had awesome results for my hormonal acne. I can now actually moisturize and use sunscreen whereas before all moisturizers and sunscreens made my acne worse so I would just avoid them!
I enjoy your videos and have used quite a bit of your advice (but not all). Very nice approach and information. I also like that you recommend products that are priced sensibly.
Hi Dr dray, I really appreciate your efforts and the knowledge we r getting . your channel is the best and I feel blessed that I have found u.i really wish to see u in person but I m in CA . today my question is about hada labo . I recently purchased it. so is it ok to use it daily ?
thank you for your great tips. I started following your acne morning and night routine and second week in and my face is already looking so much better.
Is there anything that could be used for contact dermatitis on the eyelids and on the skin around the eyes? What is considered safe skincare for the skin around the eyes in the case of contact dermatitis?
Tried Nivea spf 15 before... I had to re-apply so quite frequently to keep my lips moisturize. Don't know why it dries up so fast but 2 days of using it, the morning after- my lips were itchy, dry, and bumpy... never again :( Definitely gonna try out Vanicream and check out your lip balm faves vid soon
Hi Doc! Happy Monday! Your skin looks very beautiful! I wonder which product you are currently on. Give us an update please. Thank you for addressing my question on my scalp sensitivity. I have sensitive skin and my favorite for face is Neutrogena ultra gentle soap. Thank you for all your videos. I'm very glad to have found your channel!
Dr Dray, I love the skincare favourites list in this video description, however, the 'Vanicream' range is not available at any stores in the UK and I am desperate to find a UK brand equivalent as I have been using 'Vanicream lite' at your recommendation which has worked brilliantly but I cannot afford to buy it online frequently, please could you recommend a UK brand equivalent if possible? x
I’ve had bad peeling, redness, and sensitivity around my mouth and chin for months and even using vanicream like she said hasn’t helped. It feels too drying for me. I can’t get any relief from this dry area on my face. Please help 😞
I'm loving all your videos and the valuable information you provide! I tried the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream, Extra-Dry Skin. Unfortunately, if flared up my rosacea and eczema on my neck and chest. I was wondering if you could speculate what might of caused the reaction in this product? Thank you for any help!
If you live in Finland, Orion has a fragrance free cream that is said to mimic the barrier lacking on atopic skin. I started using it after trying out at the pharmacy, and it works wonders.:) Less creamy than the more greasy options from Orion. I use the super greasy one especially during winter, and for my hands. Their body oil is a nice one after shower, though on my face it made me break out and it causes irritation in my eyes - on my body it's great.
THANK YOU! "Monk like skincare" is no fun but I wish I had known about these products years ago. Cetaphil has been good but I am looking for great. Now I have them! A few years ago I developed a skin contact allergy to Springtime pollens. Seriously looked sunburned on every surface that was exposed to air. Finally after years of allergy meds, I thought to put on mineral based sunscreen. Oh the relief! That and thick creams exactly like you said are so essential to my skin health. Been using Cerave cream and basic cleanser for a couple of weeks now. Next Spring, I am going into to Vani. Thanks for sharing. You have made a difference in this lady's skin (and my family since I share).
Thank you so much for making this video! I’ve had skin issues since age 8 and I’ve battled with skin-picking for years. My parents put me on accutane when I was around 11-12 because I was having severe cystic acne, and ever since I’ve had very sensitive skin. Have you had people who have developed sensitivities after taking that medication? I can’t even use a lot of face washes or masks, especially ones with salicylic acid, because I’ve had chemical burns from them before or irritation that leads to even more dryness. I’m definitely going to try the Vanicream line, though! Thank you!
Oh and forgot to thank you for the Vani shampoo info too! I had a horrible irritation on my face and my derm doc traced it to my shampoo. Went to conditioning shampoos and that helped and shampoo less often. Finally have a shampoo I like that doesn't irritate. But for when that happens again (with my eczema, no doubt it will), I now have this. Super excited. Appreciate you Dr. Dray
Morning, morning. Questions: 1. does Vanicream Gentle Cleanser have a good ph and should I care about ph (I have dry, uber sensitive skin right now)? 2. Does one lose something, using Vanicream on face every night, as it lacks ceramides, etc.? Review after months of trial: Vanicream is my go-to for body and face. Love the SPF lip protectant. Love Vaniply for lips. The Vanicream mineral sunscreen or Blue Lizard Sensitive are great for body (or face for outdoor exercise). The Vanicream Sport sunscreen makes me hot and bothered. Might be Octinoxate? Have yet to find good mineral SPF for face without cast/irritation. Trialing chemical/physical, Oil of Olay for Sensitive Skin, SPF 30. Free and Clear Cleanser, shampoo/conditioner - too drying. Vendor recommends choosing another shampoo if color-safe is a concern. Neutrogena Creamy Wash still stings like a bee. Cerave cream loves my body too. The end. I wish every derm did what you did: vet products. Most recommend such limited options. When you give the seal of approval, I trust it. Your words are gold. (I know I sound like broken record, but it's the truth. You're golden).
Hey! What are your thoughts on LED light therapy? Many spas and clinics implement LED and infrared light therapy treatments. They say blue light helps kill bacteria on the face for example. There's also red light, green light, etc.
I had started using 2 products from Pacifica(Dreamy Youth Day And Night Face Cream/Rose Flower Hydro Mist)thinking I was doing good for my skin because it's suppose to be good ingredients and it's cruelty free blah blah blah. Well after 2 weeks of using it(cause I'm told it takes that long for your skin to fully adjust)I have come to the conclusion that these products are absolute crap. After showering I would use the spray and then the moisturizer, and within 20-30 seconds my skin would get really red, bumpy and hot. My hubby asked me why my skin was so red and that's when it occurred to me that it has to be these products. And now after stopping usage I have white bumps under the skin that wont go away and when squeezed nothing happens. It looks horrible. :(
chateau7 Quite impossible to recommend a product as “no-sting” as each case is entirely individualized. In the realm of dermatology, we, or really anyone, cannot predict whether a product will sting you without any given background. But even then, we can only theorize a plausible choice, but you must know it isn’t risk-free. However, as a general rule of thumb though, inorganic or otherwise known as “mineral” sunscreens, have been reported to be somewhat more tolerable around the eye region. I do hope this helps, I don’t mean to sound like a bummer, but it truly is hard to predict what causes stinging amongst individuals, as each case varies.
I agree. Get the creamy formula of the Neutrogena vs the foaming formula. I made the mistake of grabbing the foaming formula and did not smell it. (like I usually do) oh my. It does not have fragrance, it is full blown perfume. Extrememly strong smelling. I don't even want to use it. I am trying it as a body wash, so it wont be near my face. Fortuately the smell goes away fairly quickly. I have used the Purpose Gentle face wash found at Walmart, walgreens and Kroger. It has fragrance, but it is so faint, I don't really notice it.Anyway, I am like the Purpose face wash. I also like the Cereve moisturizing face wash for times my skin is feeling tender from the Retin A.
Dr. Dray - What is your opinion about toners ? Every time I have gone for a facial (and that's another discussion!!)......they always try to push the importance of restoring the PH of the skin with a toner - is this really necessary ? I just LOVE your videos and your advice is so sensible. Also, estheticians are always trying to sell you a vitamin C serum, but since watching your video on those, I don't believe in those either at this point. Toners ?
Dr Gray,i loooove your videos❤️they are so informative and helpful,thankyou!! Maybe you can do one on eye make up for people with contact dermatitis on eyelids (that's me) It's been 6 months since I developed the intolerance for eyemakeup and nothing seems to work 😣
Really enjoy your videos, thanks for all your info! I really love using the Cerave Hydrating cleansing bar to cleanse my face, It gives me no problem, unlike the liquid cleanser that sometimes gives me a slight burning sensation. My son loves Vanicream and it works well with his excema.
My skin issue is an allergy to soy. It’s the most common source for glycerine. When my allergist was setting up my skin tests the “control” Axe me developed a hive. It turned out that the base was a soy glycerine. For me everything by VaniCream causes my skin to freak out. I’m not sure about the Cevee line.
I am on 2 creams now, clindamycin + tretinoin & azelex - I haven't been able to wear makeup without cystic acne breaks outs for a decade. I bought a little bare minerals kit online & am using all your advice.
Dr. Dray I couldn't agree more with everything you mensioned. I would like to know what could you offer if I can't go anywhere without minimal of makeup because of skin redness... maybe light non irritant fluid would be a good idea even for atopic/ sensitive skin?:( Thank You
I have been getting small non-inflamed transparent-like bubbles over pores lately. Could these be a result of sweating while wearing waterproof sunscreen? My thinking is the same technology that's keeping the water off the skin would be keeping sweat IN! I've worn that sunscreen for over two months without problems but the current heatwave has really put it to the test! Ciao, L
I understand you can't do diagnoses via RU-vid, but can you address, in general, whether water-proof sunscreens can act this way? i.e. trap-in sweat and cause skin issues? I have resolved the issue by not wearing that sunscreen when it's hot enough to sweat so I don't really see the need to visit my dermatologist. However, I am interested to know what could have happened given that only the waterproof formula acts this way. Thanks, L
Great video and you featured one of my favorite brands! I would love to be able to go make-up free but I don't have the tight, vibrant skin I had in my 20's. This old barn needs a fresh coat of paint...hahaha It would save me a lot of time every morning, that's for sure. I think the people I work with appreciate me wearing make-up the most! LOL. I'm pretty scary without it!
Not sure if this helps but a person on Reddit claims they called customer service in regards to the claim vanicream is cruelty free. The comment and answer was: Vanicream said on their website that they don't test on animals, but I wanted to be sure so I called customer service. They said they don't sell their products in China, making them cruelty-free!
I so enjoy your videos! I find your advice spot on and absolutely refreshing, thanks to the lack of bull and not being swayed by trends, PR, and hype (which I often fall for and have stopped). I also love that you reply and go the extra step of recommending something else if what you recommended doesn't work...Ditto to Vaniderm! I have had great results. I have dry-normal/sensitive/reactive skin and I love the cream, even on my face. I use all their products (the free and clear on the face, I find, works better for oily skin). I love their lip ointment too. My derm also recommends these products. I love the detox idea. It works (giving up makeup, not completely there yet. Trying. I luckily have very clear skin (at 60). I'm down to filling in my brows and wearing lipstick/lipgloss). Many thanks, again, for taking the time to provide such good advice.
