Honestly a game changer for me was putting petrolatum under the thin skin below my eyes before I go to sleep, and then using the vanicream lip spf around my eyes during the day. I used to have really dark (edit: and puffy) under eyes but that's helped protect them from everyday irritants. PLUS: HOT TIP. The vanicream lip spf leaves a *slight* white cast so for me it sort of lightens the skin under my eyes during the day 🥰 unintended hack lol
@@atom7134 thank you atom! You’re the bomb! Seriously tho thanks for the tip, I will try this tonight! Now I’m off to CVS! So grateful for the wallet friendly advice!🥰💣
So I'm watching Dr Maxfield on Doctorly and someone asks if Dr Maxfield and Dr Shah can do a collab video with our wonderful Dr Dray and he says he'd love that. Oh my goodness can you imagine that!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I doubt everyone would be excited about it though. I've seen some of the comments in Doctorly when anyone suggests that Dr Dray or even another doctor might have a video on something the person is asking about. But I think collab videos are a good thing.
@@db-gb5xi I think I know what you mean. The internet is a strange place Some comments I see contain real vitriol when the individual is faced with a differing point of view or even proven facts that contradict beliefs- and there's a very strange overprotection and overdefensiveness from some 'fans' amongst other strange phenomena we only see on the internet. Some people just troll unnecessarily. However, I think our favourite 'RU-vid' derms are pretty thick skinned and don't pay the trolls any mind. Luckily I think those of us who would really enjoy such a collab appreciate the conversation and content and I also think collabs present a respect, a sense of community and a united front and genuinely get very positive feedback. X
@@wendydyer7317 Yes, sometimes it's just best to step back and leave it alone, lol. People like who they like and sometimes that means they don't care about what anyone else (professional or otherwise) has to say. But collabs can be fun and informative and it's interesting to see what the collaborates may have in common and where they may differ.
@@wendydyer7317 @wendy Dyer professionals having different opinions and perspectives and discussing it in a constructive manner is how knowledge is born. I agree with you, it would be very interesting to see :)
My aunt always used Vaseline on her body neck and face after she showered at night. It was inexpensive and it worked! She had dry skin, but her skin was lovely. At 75, she had lovely skin and no one ever guessed her age. She also used an old product on her hair Wella Cholesterol. Her hair had shine even into her 60s. 💕
I also believe that one should keep a simple skincare routine. I've only been using a cleanser, moisturiser and a sunscreen. My skin was totally fine, but I struggle with some acne and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (also some texture along my jawline and on my forehead) on the lower part of my face for a year now. Therefore, I don't think it's bad to incorporate one or a few more products depending on your skin concern. I just started using azelaic acid a week ago and it works amazing. In just a few days there are fewer pimples, especially those pus filled pimples. Btw. I have oily, but really dehydrated, acne-prone skin.
@@yagmurk68 adding a new ingredient that addresses specific concerns is okay, the doctor was talking about adding so many UNNECESSARY products just for the sake of it. Such ingredients just burden and worsen the skin.
The BEST thing to happen to my nearly over 60 skin has been you, Dr. Dray! ❤️ I have trained myself to sleep slightly elevated on my back, as suggested on your videos, and have seen dramatic positive improvements in the look of my puffy under eye area. I now wear SPF every day, rain or shine, and have become the family bull horn for SPF. I've been introduced to many new skin care products, and learned to maximize my budget with cost effective old, but proven products like Kerasol. Using Kerasol has saved me money and time with outstanding results. Thank you for all the work you do for all of us! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I see the thumbnail and I instantly click. I am a huge fan of the Neutrogena retinol product and that red bottle has cleared my skin. For the first time I don't have to constantly deal with cystic acnes/breakout. For anyone who still hesitates to try retinol product, please give it a go. As long as you follow with a good moisturizer, that ingredient is gonna be a game changer for your skin.
Can you start doing dupe episodes? Where you show us a dupe for a really good product. Or a way to make it a dupe? I really like this episode, too. It's helpful.
Dr. Dray we would love an update on how your mom and Tybee are doing? Her video came on my feed the other day and it moved me to tears as it did when I first watched it! ❤️😊
@@celesteheike6863 Of course she has the right and I think that's why after a year plus and time has gone by people are questioning it. I started watching her ch not for dermatology stuff but for her relationship with her mom. I lost mine young and it hits a nerve. In my eyes when so many people are caring and worried and you share the cancer dx, then please give something back to your loyal audience. Even a quick "she's ok" "she's hanging in there" anything.
I wish there were more retinol products for an affordable price all over the world. Typically retinols are in anti aging products so it's ExPenSive but it's really a must have for anyone who has acne prone skin from my experience.
They should make retinol, retinA and all those prescription creams available for us to purchase online or over the counter. The demand has been too high lately with all the information out there and most of us do not have health coverage to go see a doctor or even fill a prescription. I know that a lot of people order from affordable Indian pharmacy online but I believe the shipping cost is high and honestly I"m all always hesitant in giving out my credit info to any overseas company. But the greedy American pharmaceutical companies have their claws too deep in our pockets. It's getting tiresome.
My skin is much happier since switching to all fragrance free products and keeping my skin care routine simple. I've never used Vanicream lip balm under my eyes but after reading all the positive comments from people who do, I want to give it a try! Thanks for the information, Dr Dray. Happy Thursday!! Hope you have a tranquil evening. 💝
@@DrDrayzday This Video was sooo brilliant today...really enjoyed it!.jam packed with information...thankyou, in the vid you said that some types of pigmentation caused by skin thickening can be helped by using Urea because it can loosen the bonds of dry surface skin cells...Dr Dray i would really appreciate an in-depth video of this both for face and body and the percentage of urea that's suitable for the face, and also does it work for dermal pigmentation eg:- from a burn? ( small area at the sides) thankyou in advance👌💫
I love hearing you sing the praises of petrolatum - I've used it for decades on my lips, on cuts (I noticed that it stopped cuts from drying out and starting to bleed all over again,) occasional burns (I used to be dangerous to myself around clothes irons!) and on hands and feet (with gloves and socks) as a night time treatment, especially in the winter. When I was younger I only used it very sparingly on my face as I thought it might be comedogenic (before you could google such information,) and then once the 'beauty industry' tried to sell everyone on the idea that it was unsafe I felt bad about using it but I still did because it's always worked for me, lol. I still get caught up in the hype of various new 'miracle' ingredients and still want to believe in miracles - especially now that I'm in my late 50s - but your videos have really helped me be more informed when I read ingredient lists. And I never buy any skin care without reading ingredient lists. I have a whole playlist of your videos saved for products to look for when shopping. (I admit I've overpaid for many products that I am going to use up before buying things I've seen you suggest that are much cheaper...and probably better formulations!) Thanks again!
The Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer is amazing 💗 I just bought my 5th bottle last week. Cerave is pretty good too but it stings sometimes and doesn't work as well as the Differin, IMO. Cetaphil is great too.
Formulation is important but I think panthenol is also helpful in streamlining one's skincare routine. It's soothing and helps restore the skin barrier and it works as a humectant as well. I have been using LRP cicaplast and NR panthenol ampoule together and I love how supple and smooth my skin becomes with this combo.
Urea has made a huge difference in the appearance/health of my hands and nails. I LOVE the Eucerin hand repair cream. Thank you for the recommendation. I will never buy another hand cream.
Whooo-hooo, I tried the Vanicream lip SPF after hearing you say it can also be used around the eyes. Must admit I was skeptical because I've not found any sunscreen that didn't sting, itch and burn around my eyes but oh boy, I was Amazed, no irritation at all with this product. Now I can finally sun protect my eyelids. Thank you so much.
Certain diseases (including auto-immune) have their signature skin problems, dermatologists just memorise them and if something looks like it could be that, they ask follow up questions and potentially send the patient to the appropriate specialist to confirm or deny this diagnosis.
I’ve been a huge fan of yours since I discovered how useful this platform can be for even old folx like me (I’m 50 so skincare MATTERS) but I gotta say, this post stands out from the rest for me! I mean, I didn’t just learn lots for myself but also to help my parents and my teen. Thanks so much!
Thank you, Dr. Dray! Very needful information. I'm trying to develop a skincare routine that is simple and consistent (and gentle so as not to worsen hyperpigmentation). The LI effector is fantastic; I've become a fan of licorice root and K-beauty in general. Thanks again!
My night routine is the stubborn marks salicylic acid cleanser, the stubborn mark retinol, cerave pm moisterizer. The morning, I rinse with water and then put spf. - my skin has never liked a routine better.
Oh Yes! I like multi-taskers. All last year looking for my specific needs I realized they were too many and the dropper by dropper approach doesn't work for me. All this year I've found more and more multi-taskers
I switch off retinol and salicylic acid at night. Daily I use hyaluronic acid, moisturizer and sunscreen. Niacinamide is in my face wash that I use everyday.
Thank you, Dr. Dray! As always, packed with helpful information. I've been following your videos for several months and taken your advice to use products with active ingredients, instead of chasing the hype of expensive products which contain irritating ingredients. It really helps my skin condition. Also, as a scientist, I appreciate your expertise and integrity in sharing scientific-based information. Your way of communication is easy to understand and enjoyable. It is also impressive that you produce high-quality videos daily. Keep up the work! Thank you, Dr. Dray! 🙂❤
Love this video! I love iherb but have not bought anything much lately due to the pandemic, international shipping is so slow. We’re coming out of lockdown on Monday thank goodness. Love the products you’ve shown on here, I’ve got 4 picks I’ll definitely be buying! Thank you Queen of no nonsense skincare! ❤️🇦🇺
I am all for affordable sunscreen so I get frustrated when "good" sunscreens are expensive (30ml~50ml for 25USD+++). I wish there was some regulation to sell sunscreen in 70ml tubes at the least or better 100ml since bigger bottles are more cost effective regardless of the brand and ecologically friendlier.
I agree, in Australia, sunscreen isn't super cheap but probably ours are a bit cheaper. I personally prefer Korean sunscreens, they are lighter and gentler. They don't irritate my eyes. Australian sunscreens are too heavy for my facial skin.
@@user-md8ju2zr9i unfortunately, i haven't tried sun bum as i cannot buy it offline, wish i could though since i do think their products are well priced
@@KristenKras korean sunscreens are fine....but i get mad at their prices. unless you look for some very obscure brand online most known brand's sunscreens are about the price i have mentioned in my original comment and they have a tendecy to price things cheaper overseas than within korea
Thanks for the video! 😊 Love how you always explain that less skin care products is the way to go for your skin. It’s been true for my skin. Hope you can do updated morning and evening skin care routine videos soon! I’ve watched your old ones numerous times. All the best to you! 😀
Love this I been attending to a dermatologist since 2010 and she talks about a lot of products that mi dermatologist have already recommend me, so actually she really knows what she’s talking about
Dr Dray you changed my life! I absolutely love your content and these videos where you demonstrate all your knowledge and take the time to share with us. Super thanks 😊
I can testify to niacinamide's anti-acne power. Using niacinamide as my only active (4-5%) has kept me 99% acne-free (I have moderate cystic acne at baseline). Of course, not everyone will have the same experience, but it's definitely worth incorporating to see if it helps. Unfortunately for me, I am sensitive to it, so it gives me some redness and irritation even as it clears my skin. Ultimately, I had to pursue something else. But that doesn't make niacinamide any less effective, and most people will tolerate it just fine. Good luck!
I havent used a product with niacinamide with a given percentage but i used toner essences with niacinamide as one of the first few and it did help with my acne scars so yeah it really is a great ingredient
I love the Eucerin Daily protection spf! I mix it with a pump of the Drunk Elephant D-Bronzie Sunshine Drops and it eliminates any white cast plus doubles as a tinted moisturizer. I don’t even need foundation after this combo. You can control the pigment with the amount of the drops you add so this combo works great for a wide range of skin tones!
Did you try the Drunk Elephant tinted SPF? It’s fantastic! Beautiful tint, great ingredients, fantastic on the skin. I think you’ll love it. And no mixing :-)
I'm new to the skin care family but I'm all about having clean, healthy skin. Idk how I am going to get used to putting on sunscreen but I'll take it one step at a time. I want to get my skin looking her best. I'm here to learn!
love multitasking ingredients! good to know I have almost all the ingredients in this video. the only thing missing in my routine is urea, cos it's kinda hard to find products with urea. Eucerin is not readily available here in my country, and it's expensive, unfortunately.
@Lisa Madigan I live in Indonesia, so I’m guessing the shipping is gonna be really expensive. but thanks for the info, I’ve never heard of the brand before
Great content as usual Dr. Dray...thank you. Part of my skincare routine since 2019 beside adding licorice root Essence, Tretinoin cream at night, vitamin c and Azelaic acid in the morning and Ceramide moisturizer, now is watching Dr. Dray RU-vid 😁😁..my daughter said watching yours has been part of my skincare ritual. 🥰🥰🥰
I'm surprised Azelaic Acid didn't make the list; it has a lot of uses for different skin types and from what I understand works well with other actives.
Dr Dray you have such a stunning skin that I have no words! and than the tutorials for people who live a a life with no even 10 minutes for their morning or night routine. Keep going Wishes from Spain
I've been using Differin gel for 2 months now and WOW my skin improved so much! My skin cleared! I just get pimple/s before or during my period. Thank you, Dr. Dray!
I love watching your videos, I need to start doing it more religiously. I have eczema so it's always so helpful to hear your opinion. I had no idea a out urea and I do have the roughness relief eucerine (just the cream not the spot treatment) so I just slathered that all over my feet. Now it's time to go watch your retinoid video of sensitive skin...
I just placed my first 🍃iHerb order! 😃 I ordered the IsnTree blue tube facial moisturizer with redness relieving ingredients to hopefully help me with the redness from sun damage on my chest. I also got the Blistex Simple lip balm. For some reason I can't find it anywhere here in Topeka. Saw a good price on Kn95 masks so put that in the cart, as well as some SleepyTime 🌛 night time green tea with lemon and jasmine flavors. I've never tried a green tea, so looking forward to that. If anyone has a suggestion for a low carb snack bar suitable for diabetics, I'd be very interested in hearing them! Smooth shopping experience, and already have tracking numbers for my order. I love getting stuff in the mail. 😃
Hey, Dr. Dray! Could you also make a video about ingredients to avoid? Especially for those of us with latex allergies? I have a latex allergy, and it makes skincare super confusing. For example, I've been told to avoid Aloe Vera because it contains latex, and that's why I always have continuous acne/irritation when using it. Yet, the only time I find confirmation of this is when I specifically look up "Does Aloe Vera contain latex". Information about latex allergies in the CDC or WHO website don't say anything about Aloe Vera, but will list things to avoid like carrots and papaya. Thanks!
Fresh aloe vera leaves do have latex (which if you cut a leaf, can be drained off for about 15 minutes). Aloe used in skincare has been filtered. I'd do a search, dr dray allergies, as she's got videos on it. She's also got a video, 10 ingredients to avoid in skin care, another one called, makeup ingredients to avoid and there's one called skin care products you need to avoid. There are also videos on sensitive skin with ingredients to avoid and
Vaseline is amazing for burns. I burned my arm baking and used vaseline every night. No scar! The following week I got burned again and didn't use it and I have a big burned scar.
@@maryarmstrong615 Sure! It's not so much that it was just the products that Dr. Dray recommended though - a lot of her lifestyle tips and her usage tips were so helpful. I started using sunscreen because of Dr. Dray! I had no idea UV was making my PIH so bad. I wish I knew this sooner, and the new PIH that occurred after regular sunscreen use no longer lingered as long. I no longer use fragrance in any of my products, including hair care and laundry detergent. I no longer use a face towel as they are filled with bacteria and could worsen my already bad acne. I no longer use soap on my body. I use soap-free body washes, and I only wash the skin folds instead of my whole body. Oh and I love the whole Eucerin line. Cerave is great too, but I prefer the consistency of Eucerin creams. All of these tips didn't help get rid of my eczema, but they helped to not worsen anything. I used to use soaps with fragrances and they would sting so badly on my eczema. I thought that was inevitable, so I never changed any of that. I'm still getting flare ups that only steroids can get rid of completely. But as for the products that Dr. Dray has recommended, I've used and loved SkinSmart spray, Procure Rosacare hydrogel, Aveeno Calm and Restore gel, Kose sunscreen, Aveeno skin relief body wash, No Nothing shampoos and conditioners, Neutrogena body oil, Krave Matcha cleanser, I'm From Rice Toner, CosRx Cica Serum, and LRP Cicaplast balm. Keep in mind, I'm not using all these products at once. Just things I've used and liked based on her recommendations. I also starting using Tretinoin confidently using her tips. My acne is much better! I'm looking to incorporate antioxidants now and I'm so interested in the Regimen Lab Vitamin X she recently reviewed.
I’ve been using Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream as my nighttime moisturizer on top of Differin Gel. I started using it after my grandsons were born and we received some free samples.
Lovely video Dr. Dray! iherb is a lifesaver, love that they are shipping to my country as well. So far I've been only buying food supplements but next time I'm going in for all that you've recommended! Xoxo
I had forgotten about vanicream lip care for the eyes!! That was why I had bought it in first place! Lol 😆 Starting that tomorrow morning! Dr Dray- do you think spf 30 is enough on face? My cerave face sunscreen and eucerin body cream are both 30 spf . I use that daily while inside. Obviously if I'm actually being outside all day I do a 50. Thank you for another great video
Thanks for the great video like always, Dr. Dray. Question: I know you’ve said that uv cameras are helpful in seeing how well you’ve applied sunscreen but not at how effective the sunscreen is, so could it be useful in seeing how well it sticks to the skin through out the day, or checking where it has rubbed off and needs reapplying?
I used iherb for years and always pleased with quality and variety’s of the products they carry. As of my skin routine, I truly keep it minimal. And when I want to check a product, no other one than Andra does it better in giving adequate and accurate information. I come here on daily basis because I undoubtedly know that I will sleep smarter. Thank you Dr Dray
I recommend marukyu koyamaen’s 🍵 *MATCHA* if you can find them. There are thin tea, thick tea, and the ones for baking. Choose the thin tea (or usucha) for the more common matcha experience you get everywhere, thick tea is prepared to look similar to espresso. There are also different “grades” or models of usucha, there is an official chart, and the price reflects that. Choose a better usucha and you will get a wonderful matcha experience. If you can, get a bamboo whisk, a sieve for matcha and use 80C water.
hello Andreea Greetings from Romania (Eastern Europe). In our country this name is very often used, I thought your family has something to do with this area, maybe? I'm glad to follow you, and for Neutrogena, we have here a version of cream with retinol-cellular boost concentrate-write retinol in ingredients (made in France), I chose because of your trust in the brand-it's very good, thank you!
Hi Dr Dray!! Hope you have a great day! I’m sorry to ask but is your mom ok? Maybe I missed it but I would like to know how she’s doing I miss her in your videos
Hi, Dr. Dray. I have been struggling with oral lichen planus off and on now for a number of years. I am seeing a GP, dermatologist, dentist, and periodontist at the present time…not an immunologist yet; however, that may happen soon since lichen planus is an autoimmune disorder. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on lichen planus. I am sure that you see it on other parts of the body quite a bit. I am interested how to protect my oral micro biome, and regulate the ph balance in my mouth. Perhaps if I understood more about how dermatologists treat the disease on the skin, it might help me (as well as others who have or might have lichen planus). Thanks so much for your consideration and your consistently informative content!
LRP hydrating gentle and, LRP sulfate free cleanser, LRP Double Moisturizer I'm looking at you. Their niacinamide percentage is too high I think. Those products irritate my face so bad. 😔 Rosacea here. My 2 favorite ingredients. Licorice root extract and Centella Asiatica.🙌
Thank you Dr. Dray for giving us a simple straightforward way of taking care of our skin. I get so confused watching the other videos with all the hundreds of different products!
Hi Dr. Dray, you have mentioned in other videos that you only use body wash when you’ve worn water-resistant sunscreen on your body, but it also seems like you regularly wear sunscreen on your body. My question is, do you end up using body wash regularly then? And even double cleansing the body to get all the water-resistant sunscreen off? Thanks!
This was a great video! So many useful tips and tricks thank you for sharing all your valuable knowledge :) I live in Australia and so glad that iherb ships here. I love using the Ceramedix products ❤
