1) 1:50 Trying too much products too frequently 2) 3:08 Choosing an as needed spot treatment approach to the acne 3a) 6:48 Cosmetics & fragrance/essential oils in skin care 3b) 12:16 Haircare products 4) 13:34 Sharing makeup brushes 5) 14:48 Forgetting to take off/wash off makeup & sunscreen before bed 6) 15:50 Washing your face too frequently or throughout the day 7) 17:39 Using products that are too drying for the face 8) 18:57 Scrubbing the face 9) 20:32 Not showering sweat off after a workout 10) 22:17 Do not squeeze your face/pop the pimple!
not wearing makeup has actually improved my self esteem and my skin. trying to cover up my acne and then washing off all my makeup and revealing my acne every night made me feel so much worse.
@@yeemonoo6320 No they're not! Dr. Dray advices to stay away from them as they dry the skin further and as a result your skin produces even more oil. Dr. Dray advices to quit toners. If you don't want to quit toners then look for alcohol free ones which are loaded with humectants and obviously FRAGRANCE FREE. Korean brands have many alcohol free hydrating toners but pay a lot of attention to the ingredient list as many of them contain fragrance. Also there are some good moisturizing fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol etc. Alcohols to avoid at all costs are Alcohol denat (ethanol), isopropyl alcohol and when ingredient list simply states "alcohol". You can take help of Google for more info.
Started watching Dr. Dray a month ago, IT'S LIKE I WENT TO SCHOOL! I threw out my old ineffective, fragranced, problematic and EXPENSIVE skin care, took only products recommended on her channel, started using sunscreen religiously for the first time in my life.....and other than doing my brows with a pencil, mascara and concealer, I've been make up free. My skin is plumping up, clearing and glowing. Plus, I started working out again. May God bless this woman.
I know there's already so many comments saying similar things,but I just really wanted to reiterate you are helping hundreds of thousands of people with your knowledge. You are truly changing peoples lives Andrea, cant thank you enough. Don't ever lose sight of the major impact you have on a wide audience of folks. Honesty always prevails...
Sadly, about 20 years ago I went to see a dermatologist for breakouts He glanced at me and said ‘stop using hairspray and makeup ‘ and walked out of the room. I was terrified and complied for years Nothing improved I am sorry to say, and I lived in terror that anything I put on would cause a problem. It’s great there is the internet and people like you nowadays to help people understand more thoroughly.
Bayoushka please hang in there, dear one! My daughter had to go to an endocrinologist to have her hormone levels tested and we figured out the problem was coming from the inside. Don’t give up, you will be ok😊💕
Thank God I found your channel, Dr. Dray!!! I wish I knew you 10 years ago. I used too many products, spent too much and still have acne. Now I only use Neutrogena, Cerave, and Differin (3 mos) sleep a lot and my skin is now singing Hallelujah!!🙏 You are God sent. Thank you for sharing that brain. Now I follow you everywhere (social media) and only listens to you. GOD BLESS YOU and thank you so much!!! Please don't get tired of sharing your knowledge. xoxo
You are always so generous with so much information! I will have my two teenage granddaughters watch this for sure. I no longer have acne but I’m beginning to realize that my skin actually looks better loosing the foundation and powder because now all it does is to accentuate my fine lines that I have traded for acne. 😳. I just figure that alive earned every line and wrinkle I now have. Thanks so much!! Sue
So true about makeup, especially foundation! I stopped using foundation when I started seeing my dermatologist and once my acne cleared up, it started looking better than when I wore foundation. I still wear eye makeup and lipstick to have some fun, but foundation isn't necessary once your skin is clear :)
Hi Andrea, the virtue I admire the most of you is your perseverance, and we know it is necessary in our profession, because people is constantly attacked with unhealthy advertising. Happy Holidays.
I used to have hormonal acne in my 20s, on extremely dry skin. My dermatologist had the medicine (antibiotics) made in a thick moisturizing cream so that it wouldn't dry out my skin, this was when we were still figuring out whether it was hormonal or not. It was, and a low birth control pill first lessened it, then made it go away completely; it took several months though. Patience really is key.
I agree simple is better ...but cystic acne is terrible...i don't wear makeup or put anything on my face besides cleanser...and moisturizer. Can you make a separate video on cystic acne? I don't have major breakouts but the cystic bumps 1 to 2 a month is hard to deal with...so self conscious
Here’s how I cured mine. I took zinc daily for a month. Then I had too much, but it helped a ton. I take probiotics & DIM (this helped me sooo much bc mine is hormonal only. I have super dry skin) Mix 1 tsp sea salt w 1/2 cup bottle water. I apply w cotton ball & leave on face for at least 10 min. Cleanse w vanicream bar, moisturize w cerave lotion. What helped my daughter w oily skin is following same routine as me, she uses clean & clear persa-gel 10 on her trouble areas every night.
Nayleen Fonseca my heart goes out to you. I had cystic acne in my teens and early 20s and again in perimenopause. The only thing that helped was Retin-A, prescribed by the dermatologist. My face got worse before it got better but after 3-4 months it cleared. It was crazy expensive though. If you absolutely cannot afford a dermatologist, or pricey prescriptions, Differin gel (a retinoin) is available over the counter, $15 for a small Tube. Best of luck!
Jessica Galyon I have also had great success with the combination of zinc supplements, DIM and probiotics for my hormonal acne! (Also cutting out dairy and sugar.) I don’t have dry skin like you, mine is an oil field and until my mid-30’s I never had a cyst but had lots of closed comedones. CC from age 11-20’s until I got that cleared, had a few good years and then the hormonal acne set in. Fun times. The cystic acne is so much worse!! Anyway, always cool to see someone who has had success with a similar protocol! Your daughter is lucky to have you guiding her! Never heard of the salt solution but will read into it - thanks!
So true about the makeup 🙏 I stopped and it changed my whole view of myself. I was so insecure and hated every bit of myself. When I stopped I began to love myself and accept my "flaws" and I felt 1000000x better. I where makeup only on special occasions now, and I'm so thankful for this. I highly recommend giving this a go. 💖 You're all much more beautiful than you may think. It's easy to see our own "flaws."
Why are people just commenting about makeup, there’s plenty of people who wear makeup almost everyday and have perfect skin ... , its all about how good you wash your skin every night, i hardly wear makeup or hardly do anything to it and i break out like crazy ..make it make sense
It all depends on skin types... most people who wear makeup w/o breaking out have normal to dry skin.. personally I have oily skin and have seen great results in quitting face makeup.. but you do you girly
Excellent information and tips. I agree with your points with the exception that an "exceedingly ripe" (practically popping out of your skin) blemish core can be carefully extracted without spreading the infection, cross contamination, scarring and so on, IF done correctly in a sterile situation. However, there are certain deep or "blind" blemishes that should never be touched, squeezed or picked. Hands off your face is the best advice, hands down.
thank you for these tips! i finally have my acne better under control because i've been keeping it more simple and being consistent. :) all these tips are things i knew before, but it's hard to follow them when you're desperate for a quick fix. learning that acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide take 3-4 months to really clear acne up changed my mindset and made me be more patient.
So happy to have found your channel. Full of reliable advice. I always felt like good skin was for the blessed... blessed with naturally acne free skin or blessed with a family that can pay for the dermatologist and fancy products. You're bringing skincare to the people desperate for help. All of our faces thank you!
hey guys covergirl clean sensitive foundation is fragrance free and oil free if ya just need foundation seems a little less offensive than others and its only 5.00!
I'm a makeup artist that has gone makeup free...haha not sure my salon loves it, but my skin sure does! I still love makeup for the fun and creativity of it, but I limit it to date nights with my husband 😉
I too have been going makeup free more often since following Dr Dray. My husband said he liked me better without all the makeup. I wear my eye makeup and sunscreen :). My skin has been fabulous! Dr Dray is magic :)
I totally agree with you Dr. Dray even since I stop my daily make up masking routine almost 8 years ago I discovered the freedom of not wearing a mask every day as well as my real glowing beauty on my own skin, most of my friends ask me why you look so glowing and your cheeks and lips are so rosy my answer is always I dont wear heavy make up every single day...oh I even wear SPF while I'm inside my house to is my every day. They dont believe me most of the times they think I'm wearing foundation on lipstick and blush but I'm not.... Also I'm so happy I found a truly gold fountain of wisdom in your chanel...
Wow I’m soo glad I found this! I struggle with acne and very oily skin, I have a very nice dermatologist but I’ve only had recommendations for topical creams and spironolactone, she’s never really gone over and explained in detail my skin care routine and what I should be doing, and I’m doing a lot of things wrong! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and being real!
I agree, I was using it like 2 years and I was still breaking out. I stoped just one month ago and face get's MUCH better. I am so happy for those videos! 😊
I’m 19 and I had acne from about 13 until about 6 months ago! I went face makeup free about half a year ago (no foundation, powder etc) and my skin has come on soooo much! I have no active breakouts anymore! I still wear eye makeup but nothing on my face x
My skin got so much better after I stopped daily makeup. Only when I go out, at most 1 time a week. It’s (strangely) made me feel so much better about myself (acne cleared up crazy quickly) and has saved me lots of time in the AM and money. And I was one who wore makeup all day everyday. I still love it, but so much more now that I do it only when I want to and feel creative (no more “I have to get ready” stress). Now I’m just trying to get rid of tiny bumps, texture, and acne scars, and the progress is addicting which makes the routine (which is not that extensive) easy to follow.
I finished finals last week! I also stared Accutane last week. My acne triggers definitely include stress and lack of sleep. Great video, as always, Dr. Dray! ❤️
I started wearing makeup and doing 1 million layers of skincare since 18, my skin looked good for a while before it started to break the hell out. Started reducing all of them 2 years later now i'm 23 and I have to thank myself for that. Thank you Dr. Dray for addressing these, I feel like not many people out there are aware that cosmetics and most of skincare products are in the end still chemical and the more you put on your face, the more risky and problematic the situation becomes. Also, listen to her and stop using all those automatic cleansing brushes people. Our face is not a car 🙄🙄
Thank you so much! I always look forward to your informative videos. I have super oily skin and have had all my life. I’m 71 now and look younger so I guess that is a bonus for having oily skin. I have never worn much makeup, certainly not every day and I think that had something to do with looking younger too (along with never smoking). Thanks again and I’m wishing you and your Mom a very Merry Christmas.
I went makeup free at my work last June. It's daunting at first since I was suffering from acne and acne scar, and I work at a doctor's office so I meet a lot of people in one day. I just have to believe that my decision is going to be beneficial to my skin care and grow thick skin. But it is liberating now and my skin feels light when I'm not wearing foundation. And so many people at work and regular patients have pull me aside and compliment on how well my skin looks now. Now I'm watching your video and I think it's a great and honest advice to cut off face makeup to prevent acne. Thanks Dr. Dray.
The crazy thing to me was that I thought makeup made me feel better, but it was actually making me feel worse. I somehow became much more comfortable and confident despite my acne when I stopped the desperate dependency on makeup, and then as a bonus my skin began to improve ;)
I just found you today and I have binge watched you like a Netflix show! Thank you so much for making these videos!! So much amazing information and I am having so much fun learning. I am dying to know your thoughts on Rodan & Fields. After hearing your thoughts on expensive skincare, I think I can guess your answer, but I am curious. Thanks so much!
I agree with you on the St. Ives but that those power brushes that scrub your face like an automobile, feel sooooo good. Thank you for your videos, you have such a cheery disposition and are a wealth of knowledge. I really appreciate your videos as I’m sure so many others do. Happy holidays to you and your mom :)
Learned so much from your channel!!! Told A lot of youtubers about you and to watch!!! To much misinformation out there about skin care and products!!!!
Pearl Chiappine I could not agree more. My 35 year old daughter and my 16 year old grandson are subscribers. Both are know using CeraVe products especially the AM moisturizer with #30 SPF. I have put together several skin care kits as Christmas gifts. Thank you again Dr. Dray. You are so special.
stephanie sprinkle Awe, I would absolutely love to have you as a grand daughter. Don't let your family discourage you. My grandma taught me to take care of my skin. It has really paid off. Many of my friends have had skin cancer lesions. Some more then once. I have learned so much from Dr. Dray. I always had a routine, but now I have confidence in what I am doing. Stay beautiful, HUGS.
I realize that this video is quite old, but I just recently found your channel a few days ago and have been bingeing on them! I've been looking for good affordable skincare options for my dry acne prone skin and I've found your videos to be so informative and helpful! And I love that you have so many "affordable skincare" videos and take the time to really show and explain in detail what's good and what's not. I commend you for that! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 SideNote: your giant coffee mug in the beginning of the video had my dying! My husband was like "that looks just like one of yours" LOL. I'm a big coffee drinker and have quite a few "full pot sized" coffee mugs! 😅
Thank you dr Dray for the honest review. As the medical doctor, i am just very selective with the information from the beauty blogger. Your channel is the only one i could trust. Keep it genuine 👌🏼Much love from Bali ❤️
This is the best evidence base video ever! Nowadays, I never wear make-up any more, just eye brow pencil and lipstick if any, and mascara on special occasions. Just a simple cleanser, eye gel and moisturiser - boom, clear skin.
Working on rotating out items with fragrance :) Hair care items are next. Agree, am also just using an eyebrow pencil and mascara most days and love that.
I used to never leave the house without makeup on because I hated my red dry skin. But since I've done a strict skincare routine and barely wear makeup unless it's a special occasion, my skin has never looked better!! I am confident in my skin without something covering it instead of treating and controlling the problem. Whenever I do wear a lot of eye makeup, usually the next day I am all inflamed around my eye area and red and flakey. I am very sensitive around my eyes.
I just want to start by saying I love your channel. I just discovered it recently and have been obsessed. I have to say that the single thing that’s made the biggest difference for my acne is my Clarisonic! I’ve been on retin-a and clyndoxyl for years and had pretty good results, but have only noticed a drastic difference after using the Clarisonic. While there is some initial irritation to be expected when starting daily manual exfoliation, I think there’s something to be said about the effectiveness of combining manual and chemical exfoliants. A lot of chronic acne sufferers swear by the Clarisonic.
Found you from your Differin demo about 6 months ago and have continued to heed your advice. I suffered from countless closed comedones on my forehead, cheeks, and chin. Since then, my skin and confidence has improved! Thank you for taking time and effort to share your knowledge on this platform!
Because of acne antibiotics and mrsa, literally almost died ten years ago of heart failure.. Ten years later, I am so excited to start Accutane. Oh my God, people and antibiotics. My skin barrier is ready for accutane. Cannot wait to start!!!!!
Your face is not an automobile! 😂. You are so hilarious Dr Dray. I’ve been binge watching you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise❤️❤️❤️
Oh my gawsh Dr D! Ive been using the apricot scrub with my clarisonic brush every day- come to find out through binge watching your videos this is what has caused the intense comedonal acne (I thought I had a rash that meant I was dying of some underlying/undiagnosed health issue). Ive stopped using both and in only 4 days the rash is gone and my skin is clearing! You are awesome- thank you!
CeraVe has a new facial SPF that is meant for oily/acne prone skin. It's called the Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen (SPF 30). I haven't tried it myself, but it seems like a good one to consider.
I don't wear makeup on a normal day except for concealer (I have very dark under-eye circles due to two sleeping disorders) and lipstick because I love it. It has improved my skin and no one has objected to my having a mostly naked face except my mother.
I’ve been weaning myself off of makeup, except for my eyebrow pencil, mascara and lip gloss. The first week of keeping my face foundation and bronzer free it dramatically cleared up! This past weekend I wore a full face for date night with my husband and my face broke out. Lol. So yea... I might be done with it all together. Luckily, my husband says I don’t need it.
Wish I'd watched this sooner. I just went out and got a non-foaming salicylic acid cleanser from neutrogena which does have fragrance in it, not realizing the CeraVe SA cleanser is non-foaming as well. Think I'm just going to switch to 100% CeraVe products once I run out of everything else since my skin seems to love them and they're the only ones without fragrance and with the ceramides and niacinamides my skin really loves.
I’m an Esthetician student and you have helped sooooo much at understanding skin. Especially Acne and moisturizing. You also help me look into adapalene and so far it has helped a lot! My skin has been a little dryer but I know that’s one of the side effects. I will be purchasing the CeraVe moisturizer in the tub. ☝️ I currently use the Neutrogena hydro boost and moisturizer for sensitive skin. Thank you so much for all you do!!
Great info - THANK YOU Dr. Dray ! BTW, regarding foundation makeup, when I was a teen I had absolutely terrible, painful, cystic acne, and certainly agree that makeup made it so much much worse. Unfortunately my sister sold Mary Kay which made foundation very accessible in my home, regardless of the fact that as a desperate and naive teenager I had no clue that it was not suited for my skin type/not at all kind to my acne-prone face as MK's earlier formulations along with just about every cosmetic company way back then contained pore-clogging- ingredients and no cosmetic lines as I recall were formulated/marketed as "noncomedogenic" (and quite frankly my pores never recovered to this day on one side of my face where I seemed to break out more and used the MK makeup to cover up what the makeup was probably exacerbating- but fortunately did not have much residual scarring; after acne flares subsided only mild atrophic scarring in some isolated spots but I was very careful not to touch my face/pick at anything and that probably played a role because I was very lucky not to get more scars). Certainly not singling out Mary Kay, because back then just about EVERY foundation on the market was absolutely the worst thing for acne. Then I found out Liquimat by Summers Lab through my aunt's recommendation. It helped a great deal along with using 2% salicylic acid wipes and benzoyl peroxide. It took some time but finally with the Liquimat I could feel comfortable in my own skin , eventually to the point where I stopped wearing even the Liquimat tinted coverup. I wish this happy ending never went away. I still had very oily skin and loved how clean my skin felt after using cleaners but not knowing many were stripping my skin. (Also regularly used the St. Ives Apricot scrub too.) Unfortunately in my 30s I had inherited a chronic inflammatory skin condition from my dad which especially manifested on my nose/square in the middle of my face so I had full-face scanned CO2 laser on my Fitzpatrick Type II skin but it left me hypopigmented /waxy pinkish uneven pigment in many areas of my face. Now I have to wear makeup again-- and never look natural because of waxiness with makeup trying to cover it, even yellow/green based makeup not helpful as little if any pigment is there in much of my face now and only waxy pink comes through on skin tone even with the makeup:-(
I had severe acne and my dermatologist at the time told me to go on accutane. A month prior to the treatment, she put me on birth control and, within the month, I cleared up completely. Instead of noticing that I had hormonal issues, she still put me on Accutane which was terrible. At 35 yo my gynecologist told me to check my hormones and he was right! He prescribed the pill and I totally cleared up!
Dr Dray thank you so much for your advice and continue to make videos! I had horrible acne and following your simple steps and using sunscreen now. My skin had improve so much!!! Thank you so much!!!! ❤️
Dr. Dray, I would love to see an Acne video specifically for guys. My son in law has terrible breakouts. I’ve been looking for a good reputable video to send him but hard to find. Something that is succinct and clear steps to follow with product options below. Love your videos!
Oh my gosh I was touching my face and checking for bumps when you gave us the last tip. It’s been such a bad habit of picking my skin. I will keep what you said in mind every time I start!!! Thanks again
I just love these skincare chatty videos. You make me smile. I’ve always felt the same way about the Clarisonic brushes, I’ve never wanted to brush my face off. Lol
I developed acne in my early 40’s! I know now I made it worse because I threw everything at it. Luckily the phase passed & I’ve been clear since. Stupid hormones. 😃 Also - I picked up a Totoro mug after seeing it on your channel! It’s now my favorite mug - I had no idea a silicone mug lid could make so much of a difference.
I was doing well until the last part... don't pop your pimples. I am so bad, I last a few days and then I find myself picking... I try so hard not to but it is a subconscious habit most the time. 😭
Abena Amaka what helps me is to stand 2ft away from the MIRROR & at night when taking makeup off I turn a dimmer light on not the bright lights. My face looked better everyday. ☺️
@@yelenatsytsyn I don't really pick them in front of the mirror.. I do it while I'm watching TV or RUclips, completely subconscious think. I feel my face and anything I feel anything raised I pick. So hard to stop because not fully conscious of it. Think I do stand about 2ft away and bathroom light is pretty dim. Just need to break the habit of picking.
Abena Amaka yes I agree, I do that sometimes. I try to keep myself busy thinking it will help. But knowing I’m making scars scares me so I do my best. Eventually it will be a past habit. You can do it. 😁
Love your humor!! My dermatologist recommends the Dew Puff which works well; however, I only use it once a week to exfoliate and get an exceptional cleans. I like to keep my routine as gentle as possible.
No stress for the holidays here! Hope you and your mom don’t stress much either Can’t believe it’s the week before Christmas already! Blog mad is going fast I will tell Macy to watch this Here’s is stress breaking her out bless her heart She off for a month from school so maybe her acne will clear up I agree If you try out too much stuff frequently it’s not a good thing for your skin! Great video as usual!
I know this is an old video. Butttt.. I have hormonal acne that just will NOT quit. I got it under control and then I decided to have the Mirena IUD put in and I feel as though it is making it a lot worse. I’m almost 28. I think I may have the IUD removed after having it in for less than 1 year. I was told that I could try using a birth control pill in combination with the IUD but I do not want to be on 2 both controls. I usually am pretty sensitive to side effects to most pills or anything to do with hormones. I have had pretty consistent acne ever I started puberty and I’m all done at this point. I’m giving up diary, and also just started red light therapy for my face. I also get body acne and severe KP on my arms and backs of my thighs. I welcome comments from anyone who thinks they might able to help me. 😊
I have found I don’t like the way foundation feels on my skin, I usually try to use a cc cream with spf. I do like the way makeup highlights my features. With that said though, I tend to only wear makeup 3-4 days a week and the other days just wear mascara and lip gloss and let my skin breath. I found getting my skincare under control and using the right products for my skin has made my skin look so much nicer, so I feel more confident going makeup less some days. I wear makeup for me and how I feel. When I was younger and up to a few years ago I used to use that apricot scrub every time I washed my face, and acne washes regularly. I didn’t realize that’s why my skin was so inflamed, I had no clue what I was suppose to use for my skin at that time. Also used to touch my face all the time.
I am quite a different case. I never ever had break outs, no matter how I treated my skin, until age 41 (now). I never wore make up...ever! Now, I wear it to work, at the least, because I am trying to cover up what is (most likely) hormonal acne. I am clueless as to how to treat acne, never having had to deal with it in the slightest. I have much to learn... :(
Yeh, my daughter had a weird occurrence. She went travelling and with summer, all of a sudden she had really bad breakouts and usually she doesn't break out this bad. It has taken us months to address this. So we tried to use Differin and in our case everything got worse. So now we've gone opposite with a super gentle cleanser until this all calms down. She has the problem of super sensitive skin on top of it so it's a balance.
2:46 thank you for always keeping it REAL!!! I rarely breakout but when i do it's that one that seems to linger FOREVER! 😭 a beauty "guru" would tell us rub lemons on our face 🍋👁👄👁
January makeup free 😭😱😬😓 I’m going to try it but I’m so addicted to all things beauty. I would be up for the challenge! I have made drastic steps to cut foundation and powders for only special occasions. I’m currently using a concealer (on occasion) and mascara.
She sounded like a mom more than my own biological mother on the last tip about not popping my zits. Dr. Dray, you are now my mother! I will not touch my face! Lol 😆
I have been battling with Rosacea and acne for the last 27 years. At 40, I still have huge painful pustules on my forehead and jawline and unsightly blackheads on my cheeks and nose. It has ruined my life. Can’t start accutane or birth control pills right now. All my friends have clear skin even though they use make up. I don’t use any makeup but I still have acne. They make fun of me when they see me obsessing about sunscreen reapplication and using umbrella. It stresses me out which worsens my acne and the vicious cycle never ends.
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I fell for the hype and tried the Clarisonic 2 years ago and talk about irritation!!! My face felt like it had been sandblasted. Not good. Never again!
I watched this older video again today. You say not to put the acne products on our nose creases or around the mouth, but these areas are precisely where little white postules pop up almost daily! I am at a loss as to how to deal with them.
“Being broke doesn’t help with self esteem”.
Nailed it dr. Dray.
Love your minimalist approach.
Dr. Aanchal MD I don’t understand
I don’t think this has anything to do with being broke lmao
1) 1:50 Trying too much products too
frequently
2) 3:08 Choosing an as needed spot treatment approach to the acne
3a) 6:48 Cosmetics & fragrance/essential oils in skin care
3b) 12:16 Haircare products
4) 13:34 Sharing makeup brushes
5) 14:48 Forgetting to take off/wash off makeup & sunscreen before bed
6) 15:50 Washing your face too frequently or throughout the day
7) 17:39 Using products that are too drying for the face
8) 18:57 Scrubbing the face
9) 20:32 Not showering sweat off after a workout
10) 22:17 Do not squeeze your face/pop the pimple!
peacefuldawn thank you 🙏
Oh thanks alot. She can be long but very educative
thank you her videos are very informative but they drag out too long
Thank you 🙏🏽
you should do the steps in every video helps a lot to get to a certain pin point!
not wearing makeup has actually improved my self esteem and my skin. trying to cover up my acne and then washing off all my makeup and revealing my acne every night made me feel so much worse.
Same!😊
I understand completely, just I can’t be brave enough to go makeup free :( but yes taking on the makeup and exposing all the acne is the worse feeling
Yes! When I don't wear make up I feel shit for a few days but then I get used to it 😅 Now I feel much better ❤️
I stop wearing makeup but I'm still breaking out...
This is like that advice your common sense keeps telling you in the back of your mind but you keep ignoring it 😩 But simplicity truly is key
easier said then done sometimes
You've saved me so much money I stopped using 10 products now I use 3 period and sunscreen. Your amazingly smart.!
Good info as always. It's so cool to have a dermatologist on you tube to give such great tips!
Thanks for watching!
Jane Fleet exactly!!
Are alcohol based toners good for oily ance prone skin? I have a oily breakout skin. And I'm now using clean and clear oil-control toner.
@@yeemonoo6320 No they're not! Dr. Dray advices to stay away from them as they dry the skin further and as a result your skin produces even more oil. Dr. Dray advices to quit toners. If you don't want to quit toners then look for alcohol free ones which are loaded with humectants and obviously FRAGRANCE FREE. Korean brands have many alcohol free hydrating toners but pay a lot of attention to the ingredient list as many of them contain fragrance. Also there are some good moisturizing fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol etc. Alcohols to avoid at all costs are Alcohol denat (ethanol), isopropyl alcohol and when ingredient list simply states "alcohol". You can take help of Google for more info.
These are everything 99% of the “beauty vloggers” won’t definitely say but you better listen to the doctor anyway! I’m a guy but I love skin care!💪🏼
Started watching Dr. Dray a month ago, IT'S LIKE I WENT TO SCHOOL! I threw out my old ineffective, fragranced, problematic and EXPENSIVE skin care, took only products recommended on her channel, started using sunscreen religiously for the first time in my life.....and other than doing my brows with a pencil, mascara and concealer, I've been make up free. My skin is plumping up, clearing and glowing. Plus, I started working out again. May God bless this woman.
I know there's already so many comments saying similar things,but I just really wanted to reiterate you are helping hundreds of thousands of people with your knowledge. You are truly changing peoples lives Andrea, cant thank you enough. Don't ever lose sight of the major impact you have on a wide audience of folks. Honesty always prevails...
Sadly, about 20 years ago I went to see a dermatologist for breakouts He glanced at me and said ‘stop using hairspray and makeup ‘ and walked out of the room. I was terrified and complied for years Nothing improved I am sorry to say, and I lived in terror that anything I put on would cause a problem. It’s great there is the internet and people like you nowadays to help people understand more thoroughly.
Thanks for watching
Me too :( I was never the type of girl who wears make up, I am 26 now and I don't use make up at all and my skin is full of acne and red spots :(
Bayoushka please hang in there, dear one! My daughter had to go to an endocrinologist to have her hormone levels tested and we figured out the problem was coming from the inside. Don’t give up, you will be ok😊💕
Linda Bilsbury thank you
That's awful, I had a a doctor once who said "so what it's just acne just wash your face with soap and water" like omg SOAP what was she thinking!
Thank God I found your channel, Dr. Dray!!! I wish I knew you 10 years ago. I used too many products, spent too much and still have acne. Now I only use Neutrogena, Cerave, and Differin (3 mos) sleep a lot and my skin is now singing Hallelujah!!🙏 You are God sent. Thank you for sharing that brain. Now I follow you everywhere (social media) and only listens to you. GOD BLESS YOU and thank you so much!!! Please don't get tired of sharing your knowledge. xoxo
Thanks! Happy weekend :)
You are always so generous with so much information! I will have my two teenage granddaughters watch this for sure. I no longer have acne but I’m beginning to realize that my skin actually looks better loosing the foundation and powder because now all it does is to accentuate my fine lines that I have traded for acne. 😳. I just figure that alive earned every line and wrinkle I now have. Thanks so much!! Sue
Thanks for watching! Hope you are having a great Monday Ms Sue!
So true about makeup, especially foundation! I stopped using foundation when I started seeing my dermatologist and once my acne cleared up, it started looking better than when I wore foundation. I still wear eye makeup and lipstick to have some fun, but foundation isn't necessary once your skin is clear :)
Also, you cracked me up with "your face is not an automobile" 😂
foundation is the worst
Emma Ragland lipstick can go a long way in making a lady feel “jazzy”
How about a powder foundation with spf 55 in it instead of the foundation itself ?
Hi Andrea, the virtue I admire the most of you is your perseverance, and we know it is necessary in our profession, because people is constantly attacked with unhealthy advertising. Happy Holidays.
Thanks!
I used to have hormonal acne in my 20s, on extremely dry skin. My dermatologist had the medicine (antibiotics) made in a thick moisturizing cream so that it wouldn't dry out my skin, this was when we were still figuring out whether it was hormonal or not. It was, and a low birth control pill first lessened it, then made it go away completely; it took several months though. Patience really is key.
it is challenging for sure
I agree simple is better ...but cystic acne is terrible...i don't wear makeup or put anything on my face besides cleanser...and moisturizer. Can you make a separate video on cystic acne? I don't have major breakouts but the cystic bumps 1 to 2 a month is hard to deal with...so self conscious
Sunscreen
Here’s how I cured mine. I took zinc daily for a month. Then I had too much, but it helped a ton. I take probiotics & DIM (this helped me sooo much bc mine is hormonal only. I have super dry skin)
Mix 1 tsp sea salt w 1/2 cup bottle water. I apply w cotton ball & leave on face for at least 10 min. Cleanse w vanicream bar, moisturize w cerave lotion.
What helped my daughter w oily skin is following same routine as me, she uses clean & clear persa-gel 10 on her trouble areas every night.
Oh! And try removing makeup or sunscreen w hemp seed oil! It’s great for acne.
Nayleen Fonseca my heart goes out to you. I had cystic acne in my teens and early 20s and again in perimenopause. The only thing that helped was Retin-A, prescribed by the dermatologist. My face got worse before it got better but after 3-4 months it cleared. It was crazy expensive though. If you absolutely cannot afford a dermatologist, or pricey prescriptions, Differin gel (a retinoin) is available over the counter, $15 for a small Tube. Best of luck!
Jessica Galyon I have also had great success with the combination of zinc supplements, DIM and probiotics for my hormonal acne! (Also cutting out dairy and sugar.) I don’t have dry skin like you, mine is an oil field and until my mid-30’s I never had a cyst but had lots of closed comedones. CC from age 11-20’s until I got that cleared, had a few good years and then the hormonal acne set in. Fun times. The cystic acne is so much worse!!
Anyway, always cool to see someone who has had success with a similar protocol! Your daughter is lucky to have you guiding her! Never heard of the salt solution but will read into it - thanks!
So true about the makeup 🙏 I stopped and it changed my whole view of myself. I was so insecure and hated every bit of myself. When I stopped I began to love myself and accept my "flaws" and I felt 1000000x better. I where makeup only on special occasions now, and I'm so thankful for this. I highly recommend giving this a go. 💖 You're all much more beautiful than you may think. It's easy to see our own "flaws."
Why are people just commenting about makeup, there’s plenty of people who wear makeup almost everyday and have perfect skin ... , its all about how good you wash your skin every night, i hardly wear makeup or hardly do anything to it and i break out like crazy ..make it make sense
It all depends on skin types... most people who wear makeup w/o breaking out have normal to dry skin.. personally I have oily skin and have seen great results in quitting face makeup.. but you do you girly
Excellent information and tips. I agree with your points with the exception that an "exceedingly ripe" (practically popping out of your skin) blemish core can be carefully extracted without spreading the infection, cross contamination, scarring and so on, IF done correctly in a sterile situation. However, there are certain deep or "blind" blemishes that should never be touched, squeezed or picked. Hands off your face is the best advice, hands down.
This was so informative and better yet, entertaining! Once I watch one of your videos, I end up going on a whole marathon. I'm highkey guilty of #10.
thank you for these tips! i finally have my acne better under control because i've been keeping it more simple and being consistent. :) all these tips are things i knew before, but it's hard to follow them when you're desperate for a quick fix. learning that acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide take 3-4 months to really clear acne up changed my mindset and made me be more patient.
it is tough to deal with...glad the tips are helpful!
So happy to have found your channel. Full of reliable advice. I always felt like good skin was for the blessed... blessed with naturally acne free skin or blessed with a family that can pay for the dermatologist and fancy products. You're bringing skincare to the people desperate for help. All of our faces thank you!
thanks!
hey guys covergirl clean sensitive foundation is fragrance free and oil free if ya just need foundation seems a little less offensive than others and its only 5.00!
I'm a makeup artist that has gone makeup free...haha not sure my salon loves it, but my skin sure does! I still love makeup for the fun and creativity of it, but I limit it to date nights with my husband 😉
Congrats!!
I too have been going makeup free more often since following Dr Dray. My husband said he liked me better without all the makeup. I wear my eye makeup and sunscreen :). My skin has been fabulous! Dr Dray is magic :)
I totally agree with you Dr. Dray even since I stop my daily make up masking routine almost 8 years ago I discovered the freedom of not wearing a mask every day as well as my real glowing beauty on my own skin, most of my friends ask me why you look so glowing and your cheeks and lips are so rosy my answer is always I dont wear heavy make up every single day...oh I even wear SPF while I'm inside my house to is my every day. They dont believe me most of the times they think I'm wearing foundation on lipstick and blush but I'm not.... Also I'm so happy I found a truly gold fountain of wisdom in your chanel...
I started drinking 5 bottles of water a day and my face looks so much better
Wow I’m soo glad I found this! I struggle with acne and very oily skin, I have a very nice dermatologist but I’ve only had recommendations for topical creams and spironolactone, she’s never really gone over and explained in detail my skin care routine and what I should be doing, and I’m doing a lot of things wrong! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and being real!
That St. Yves scrub is the devil for the face...
the worst!!!!
Amen, in the 90’s it was shoved on us
It sure is!! 😣
Rose Yes! I tried it when I was 16 and hated it. Didn't buy it again.
I agree, I was using it like 2 years and I was still breaking out. I stoped just one month ago and face get's MUCH better. I am so happy for those videos! 😊
I wish I had this info back in my late teens and early 20’s. Thanks for the great tips!
Thanks for watching!
I’m 19 and I had acne from about 13 until about 6 months ago! I went face makeup free about half a year ago (no foundation, powder etc) and my skin has come on soooo much! I have no active breakouts anymore! I still wear eye makeup but nothing on my face x
makes a huge difference for sure!
ur saving ur skin! and money too
My skin got so much better after I stopped daily makeup. Only when I go out, at most 1 time a week. It’s (strangely) made me feel so much better about myself (acne cleared up crazy quickly) and has saved me lots of time in the AM and money. And I was one who wore makeup all day everyday. I still love it, but so much more now that I do it only when I want to and feel creative (no more “I have to get ready” stress). Now I’m just trying to get rid of tiny bumps, texture, and acne scars, and the progress is addicting which makes the routine (which is not that extensive) easy to follow.
I threw all my products away that were trash
I finished finals last week! I also stared Accutane last week. My acne triggers definitely include stress and lack of sleep. Great video, as always, Dr. Dray! ❤️
stress makes everything worse! hope things improve and Thanks for watching
Ash W. I'm starting accutane in January how has it been for you so far?
I started wearing makeup and doing 1 million layers of skincare since 18, my skin looked good for a while before it started to break the hell out. Started reducing all of them 2 years later now i'm 23 and I have to thank myself for that. Thank you Dr. Dray for addressing these, I feel like not many people out there are aware that cosmetics and most of skincare products are in the end still chemical and the more you put on your face, the more risky and problematic the situation becomes. Also, listen to her and stop using all those automatic cleansing brushes people. Our face is not a car 🙄🙄
Thank you so much! I always look forward to your informative videos. I have super oily skin and have had all my life. I’m 71 now and look younger so I guess that is a bonus for having oily skin. I have never worn much makeup, certainly not every day and I think that had something to do with looking younger too (along with never smoking). Thanks again and I’m wishing you and your Mom a very Merry Christmas.
I went makeup free at my work last June. It's daunting at first since I was suffering from acne and acne scar, and I work at a doctor's office so I meet a lot of people in one day. I just have to believe that my decision is going to be beneficial to my skin care and grow thick skin. But it is liberating now and my skin feels light when I'm not wearing foundation. And so many people at work and regular patients have pull me aside and compliment on how well my skin looks now. Now I'm watching your video and I think it's a great and honest advice to cut off face makeup to prevent acne. Thanks Dr. Dray.
Dr Dray tells it like it is. Th best Derm on yt😊
The crazy thing to me was that I thought makeup made me feel better, but it was actually making me feel worse. I somehow became much more comfortable and confident despite my acne when I stopped the desperate dependency on makeup, and then as a bonus my skin began to improve ;)
best video about acne I've ever seen, really helpful, and most importantly, simple tips! thanks doc!
Thanks!
RUclips need to bump this video every year, important message. Thanks Dr!
I just found you today and I have binge watched you like a Netflix show! Thank you so much for making these videos!! So much amazing information and I am having so much fun learning. I am dying to know your thoughts on Rodan & Fields. After hearing your thoughts on expensive skincare, I think I can guess your answer, but I am curious. Thanks so much!
Thanks! You guessed my answer
I agree with you on the St. Ives but that those power brushes that scrub your face like an automobile, feel sooooo good.
Thank you for your videos, you have such a cheery disposition and are a wealth of knowledge. I really appreciate your videos as I’m sure so many others do. Happy holidays to you and your mom :)
that stuff is the worst, lol! thanks so much for your sweet comments and support Ms KIta !
Learned so much from your channel!!! Told A lot of youtubers about you and to watch!!! To much misinformation out there about skin care and products!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Pearl Chiappine I could not agree more. My 35 year old daughter and my 16 year old grandson are subscribers. Both are know using CeraVe products especially the AM moisturizer with #30 SPF. I have put together several skin care kits as Christmas gifts. Thank you again Dr. Dray. You are so special.
I've mentioned her many times in the comment section of other RUclipsrs videos! She's awesome
stephanie sprinkle Awe, I would absolutely love to have you as a grand daughter. Don't let your family discourage you. My grandma taught me to take care of my skin. It has really paid off. Many of my friends have had skin cancer lesions. Some more then once. I have learned so much from Dr. Dray. I always had a routine, but now I have confidence in what I am doing. Stay beautiful, HUGS.
I realize that this video is quite old, but I just recently found your channel a few days ago and have been bingeing on them! I've been looking for good affordable skincare options for my dry acne prone skin and I've found your videos to be so informative and helpful! And I love that you have so many "affordable skincare" videos and take the time to really show and explain in detail what's good and what's not. I commend you for that! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
SideNote: your giant coffee mug in the beginning of the video had my dying! My husband was like "that looks just like one of yours" LOL. I'm a big coffee drinker and have quite a few "full pot sized" coffee mugs! 😅
thanks for watching!
Thank you dr Dray for the honest review. As the medical doctor, i am just very selective with the information from the beauty blogger. Your channel is the only one i could trust. Keep it genuine 👌🏼Much love from Bali ❤️
Glad to hear you enjoy and hope you are having a nice day
This is the best evidence base video ever!
Nowadays, I never wear make-up any more, just eye brow pencil and lipstick if any, and mascara on special occasions. Just a simple cleanser, eye gel and moisturiser - boom, clear skin.
Working on rotating out items with fragrance :) Hair care items are next. Agree, am also just using an eyebrow pencil and mascara most days and love that.
hard divorce for sure
The 1st derm who understands and actually helps me! So happy i found your channel, thank you for helping us! 😍
:)
I used to never leave the house without makeup on because I hated my red dry skin. But since I've done a strict skincare routine and barely wear makeup unless it's a special occasion, my skin has never looked better!! I am confident in my skin without something covering it instead of treating and controlling the problem. Whenever I do wear a lot of eye makeup, usually the next day I am all inflamed around my eye area and red and flakey. I am very sensitive around my eyes.
I just want to start by saying I love your channel. I just discovered it recently and have been obsessed. I have to say that the single thing that’s made the biggest difference for my acne is my Clarisonic! I’ve been on retin-a and clyndoxyl for years and had pretty good results, but have only noticed a drastic difference after using the Clarisonic. While there is some initial irritation to be expected when starting daily manual exfoliation, I think there’s something to be said about the effectiveness of combining manual and chemical exfoliants. A lot of chronic acne sufferers swear by the Clarisonic.
it can be problematic as over exfoliation predisposed to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Found you from your Differin demo about 6 months ago and have continued to heed your advice. I suffered from countless closed comedones on my forehead, cheeks, and chin. Since then, my skin and confidence has improved! Thank you for taking time and effort to share your knowledge on this platform!
Glad to hear it helped! Differin cash back on ibotta right now fyi!!
Because of acne antibiotics and mrsa, literally almost died ten years ago of heart failure.. Ten years later, I am so excited to start Accutane. Oh my God, people and antibiotics. My skin barrier is ready for accutane. Cannot wait to start!!!!!
Your face is not an automobile! 😂. You are so hilarious Dr Dray. I’ve been binge watching you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise❤️❤️❤️
thanks for watching
Oh my gawsh Dr D! Ive been using the apricot scrub with my clarisonic brush every day- come to find out through binge watching your videos this is what has caused the intense comedonal acne (I thought I had a rash that meant I was dying of some underlying/undiagnosed health issue). Ive stopped using both and in only 4 days the rash is gone and my skin is clearing! You are awesome- thank you!
You are a good skin ambassador. Good role model for going sans makeup. Sorry to say the one dermatologist in our town sells makeup.
Thanks!
Keeps you coming back 😉
CeraVe has a new facial SPF that is meant for oily/acne prone skin. It's called the Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen (SPF 30). I haven't tried it myself, but it seems like a good one to consider.
it is a chemical sunscreen, so no zinc...which people will perceive as being lighter, but may find irritating
Thank you for all this info, Dr. Dray! You're dedicating a lot of time to us, and we can only be grateful.
thanks!
That last bit of advice is my all time most difficult thing to follow! But I know it's true. Thanks for drilling it into my head...haha.
:)
I don't wear makeup on a normal day except for concealer (I have very dark under-eye circles due to two sleeping disorders) and lipstick because I love it. It has improved my skin and no one has objected to my having a mostly naked face except my mother.
I’ve been weaning myself off of makeup, except for my eyebrow pencil, mascara and lip gloss. The first week of keeping my face foundation and bronzer free it dramatically cleared up! This past weekend I wore a full face for date night with my husband and my face broke out. Lol. So yea... I might be done with it all together. Luckily, my husband says I don’t need it.
Wish I'd watched this sooner. I just went out and got a non-foaming salicylic acid cleanser from neutrogena which does have fragrance in it, not realizing the CeraVe SA cleanser is non-foaming as well. Think I'm just going to switch to 100% CeraVe products once I run out of everything else since my skin seems to love them and they're the only ones without fragrance and with the ceramides and niacinamides my skin really loves.
It’s called a “Clarisonic” and you’re not supposed to press it into your skin but allow the brush to lightly touch your skin.
I’m an Esthetician student and you have helped sooooo much at understanding skin. Especially Acne and moisturizing. You also help me look into adapalene and so far it has helped a lot! My skin has been a little dryer but I know that’s one of the side effects. I will be purchasing the CeraVe moisturizer in the tub. ☝️ I currently use the Neutrogena hydro boost and moisturizer for sensitive skin. Thank you so much for all you do!!
glad to hear! thanks
Great info - THANK YOU Dr. Dray ! BTW, regarding foundation makeup, when I was a teen I had absolutely terrible, painful, cystic acne, and certainly agree that makeup made it so much much worse. Unfortunately my sister sold Mary Kay which made foundation very accessible in my home, regardless of the fact that as a desperate and naive teenager I had no clue that it was not suited for my skin type/not at all kind to my acne-prone face as MK's earlier formulations along with just about every cosmetic company way back then contained pore-clogging- ingredients and no cosmetic lines as I recall were formulated/marketed as "noncomedogenic" (and quite frankly my pores never recovered to this day on one side of my face where I seemed to break out more and used the MK makeup to cover up what the makeup was probably exacerbating- but fortunately did not have much residual scarring; after acne flares subsided only mild atrophic scarring in some isolated spots but I was very careful not to touch my face/pick at anything and that probably played a role because I was very lucky not to get more scars). Certainly not singling out Mary Kay, because back then just about EVERY foundation on the market was absolutely the worst thing for acne. Then I found out Liquimat by Summers Lab through my aunt's recommendation. It helped a great deal along with using 2% salicylic acid wipes and benzoyl peroxide. It took some time but finally with the Liquimat I could feel comfortable in my own skin , eventually to the point where I stopped wearing even the Liquimat tinted coverup. I wish this happy ending never went away. I still had very oily skin and loved how clean my skin felt after using cleaners but not knowing many were stripping my skin. (Also regularly used the St. Ives Apricot scrub too.) Unfortunately in my 30s I had inherited a chronic inflammatory skin condition from my dad which especially manifested on my nose/square in the middle of my face so I had full-face scanned CO2 laser on my Fitzpatrick Type II skin but it left me hypopigmented /waxy pinkish uneven pigment in many areas of my face. Now I have to wear makeup again-- and never look natural because of waxiness with makeup trying to cover it, even yellow/green based makeup not helpful as little if any pigment is there in much of my face now and only waxy pink comes through on skin tone even with the makeup:-(
The apricot scrubs tore my face up! Thank you for your videos! Happy New Year Dr. Dray!😘
I had severe acne and my dermatologist at the time told me to go on accutane. A month prior to the treatment, she put me on birth control and, within the month, I cleared up completely. Instead of noticing that I had hormonal issues, she still put me on Accutane which was terrible. At 35 yo my gynecologist told me to check my hormones and he was right! He prescribed the pill and I totally cleared up!
thanks for sharing
Dr Dray thank you so much for your advice and continue to make videos! I had horrible acne and following your simple steps and using sunscreen now. My skin had improve so much!!! Thank you so much!!!! ❤️
Dr. Dray, I would love to see an Acne video specifically for guys. My son in law has terrible breakouts. I’ve been looking for a good reputable video to send him but hard to find. Something that is succinct and clear steps to follow with product options below. Love your videos!
thanks
Oh my gosh I was touching my face and checking for bumps when you gave us the last tip. It’s been such a bad habit of picking my skin. I will keep what you said in mind every time I start!!! Thanks again
craft projects help distract the hands
I just love these skincare chatty videos. You make me smile. I’ve always felt the same way about the Clarisonic brushes, I’ve never wanted to brush my face off. Lol
thanks! glad you enjoyed
I developed acne in my early 40’s! I know now I made it worse because I threw everything at it. Luckily the phase passed & I’ve been clear since. Stupid hormones. 😃
Also - I picked up a Totoro mug after seeing it on your channel! It’s now my favorite mug - I had no idea a silicone mug lid could make so much of a difference.
so glad you scored a totoro mug!
You are just the best! Thank you for such helpful, honest, and effective advice. This video clarified so many questions I had.
Thanks!
I was doing well until the last part... don't pop your pimples. I am so bad, I last a few days and then I find myself picking... I try so hard not to but it is a subconscious habit most the time. 😭
Abena Amaka what helps me is to stand 2ft away from the MIRROR & at night when taking makeup off I turn a dimmer light on not the bright lights. My face looked better everyday. ☺️
@@yelenatsytsyn I don't really pick them in front of the mirror.. I do it while I'm watching TV or RUclips, completely subconscious think. I feel my face and anything I feel anything raised I pick. So hard to stop because not fully conscious of it. Think I do stand about 2ft away and bathroom light is pretty dim. Just need to break the habit of picking.
Abena Amaka yes I agree, I do that sometimes. I try to keep myself busy thinking it will help. But knowing I’m making scars scares me so I do my best. Eventually it will be a past habit. You can do it. 😁
I love how you explain things! And some of science of it. You just make it so easy to understand and funny too! Thank you!
Love your humor!! My dermatologist recommends the Dew Puff which works well; however, I only use it once a week to exfoliate and get an exceptional cleans. I like to keep my routine as gentle as possible.
:)
No stress for the holidays here! Hope you and your mom don’t stress much either Can’t believe it’s the week before Christmas already! Blog mad is going fast I will tell Macy to watch this Here’s is stress breaking her out bless her heart She off for a month from school so maybe her acne will clear up I agree If you try out too much stuff frequently it’s not a good thing for your skin! Great video as usual!
happy holidays! hope macy enjoys if she watches and you two get to spend some quality time together
I know this is an old video. Butttt.. I have hormonal acne that just will NOT quit. I got it under control and then I decided to have the Mirena IUD put in and I feel as though it is making it a lot worse. I’m almost 28. I think I may have the IUD removed after having it in for less than 1 year. I was told that I could try using a birth control pill in combination with the IUD but I do not want to be on 2 both controls. I usually am pretty sensitive to side effects to most pills or anything to do with hormones. I have had pretty consistent acne ever I started puberty and I’m all done at this point. I’m giving up diary, and also just started red light therapy for my face. I also get body acne and severe KP on my arms and backs of my thighs. I welcome comments from anyone who thinks they might able to help me. 😊
So...your point is to avoid stress, IE family next week! I will tell family I am following doctor's orders. JK, I love my family.
easier said then done!
Annette Harper haha good one😄
I have found I don’t like the way foundation feels on my skin, I usually try to use a cc cream with spf. I do like the way makeup highlights my features. With that said though, I tend to only wear makeup 3-4 days a week and the other days just wear mascara and lip gloss and let my skin breath. I found getting my skincare under control and using the right products for my skin has made my skin look so much nicer, so I feel more confident going makeup less some days. I wear makeup for me and how I feel.
When I was younger and up to a few years ago I used to use that apricot scrub every time I washed my face, and acne washes regularly. I didn’t realize that’s why my skin was so inflamed, I had no clue what I was suppose to use for my skin at that time. Also used to touch my face all the time.
yeah foundation is rough
acne goes "whoa, whoa....." at 21:00 ...I'm deceased LOL LOL
I’m so glad to have found you on RUclips! I love your very informative videos! Great job and thank you!
Thanks! Glad you are here :)
And BTW doc.. I love this beautiful navy silk top on you..
Thank you so much!
I was thinking the same thing. That color is doing wonders on her.
I am quite a different case. I never ever had break outs, no matter how I treated my skin, until age 41 (now). I never wore make up...ever! Now, I wear it to work, at the least, because I am trying to cover up what is (most likely) hormonal acne. I am clueless as to how to treat acne, never having had to deal with it in the slightest. I have much to learn... :(
Yeh, my daughter had a weird occurrence. She went travelling and with summer, all of a sudden she had really bad breakouts and usually she doesn't break out this bad. It has taken us months to address this. So we tried to use Differin and in our case everything got worse. So now we've gone opposite with a super gentle cleanser until this all calms down. She has the problem of super sensitive skin on top of it so it's a balance.
Love it when Dr. Dray is being brutally honest. 😘
thanks!
I'm learning so much. I feel like I have to use a notebook just to keep up with all the great tips.
"Ewww! What are you doing?" LOL! Doc, I love your analogies! And the info is priceless! Thanks! Rita
lol
Please make a video on possible dietary causes of acne or if this is a myth. Love the vids and your personallity btw. Thanks a million!
giving up foundation, it's hard but worth it. my skin is doing so much better. thanks, love you. You are so funny and great to watch
You are amazing. The information you share really make me reconsider some of my skincare practices!
thanks
2:46 thank you for always keeping it REAL!!! I rarely breakout but when i do it's that one that seems to linger FOREVER! 😭 a beauty "guru" would tell us rub lemons on our face 🍋👁👄👁
January makeup free 😭😱😬😓 I’m going to try it but I’m so addicted to all things beauty. I would be up for the challenge! I have made drastic steps to cut foundation and powders for only special occasions. I’m currently using a concealer (on occasion) and mascara.
Take the plunge!
Best of luck!!
Love your skin care content! would love to have you review Paula’s Choice products, especially her masks.
thanks
She sounded like a mom more than my own biological mother on the last tip about not popping my zits.
Dr. Dray, you are now my mother! I will not touch my face! Lol 😆
I have been battling with Rosacea and acne for the last 27 years. At 40, I still have huge painful pustules on my forehead and jawline and unsightly blackheads on my cheeks and nose. It has ruined my life. Can’t start accutane or birth control pills right now. All my friends have clear skin even though they use make up. I don’t use any makeup but I still have acne. They make fun of me when they see me obsessing about sunscreen reapplication and using umbrella. It stresses me out which worsens my acne and the vicious cycle never ends.
I am really sorry to hear this. Please talk to someone about you feeling of suicide, as I fear for your well being. I recommend the site better help: goo.gl/MbHxbT
Dr Dray thank you! I am taking counseling.
I fell for the hype and tried the Clarisonic 2 years ago and talk about irritation!!! My face felt like it had been sandblasted. Not good. Never again!
yikes!
u cant use something like that everyday, i learned my lesson too. the more u irritate ur skin, the drier adn pricklier it gets and then u get acne
Love you Dr. Dray. Catching up on some of your earlier stuff. 🙏💝
Great video as always! And omg, when I was younger I also used the apricot scrub and was left with a huge rash on my cheek! Terrible terrible stuff!
I watched this older video again today. You say not to put the acne products on our nose creases or around the mouth, but these areas are precisely where little white postules pop up almost daily! I am at a loss as to how to deal with them.
Hey Andrea. Loved this and the part about the clarisonic was classic. Xx
Thanks!