Yes yes yes, please do these older format videos, these got me hooked initially. I don't care for the more recent, constant product reviews, because they make me feel like I am pushed in the direction of constantly purchasing. Happy Friday
Used retinol for almost 6 months, been using tretinoin 0.05 cream on my sensitive skin for 3 weeks now, no irritation whatsoever all thanks to DR. Dray.
Similar experience! Used Differin for a year. Switched over to Tretinoin 6 weeks ago, absolutely no irritation; peeling etc. even my own dermatologist is happy and shocked. Now I just enjoy the process. All Hail Andrea, MD PhD 💙💙💙
I just started tretinoin .5% every 3rd day & I use the sandwich method. I have not experienced irritation or any side effects, but I've only been on it a month. Next week I am bumping it up to every other day. I was told baby steps & so far it's working out great. It's a marathon- not a sprint. 😉
I'm happy you aren't experiencing any irritation and I hope it stays that way for you. Definitley keep us updated. Good luck on your tretinoin journey! ♥️
I’ve been using adapaleno for about a year, and without a doubt, made my skin new,, and cured my acne. But the first 6 months weren’t pretty, a lot of flaky skin and dryness, but it was definitely worth it
I woke up this morning thinking that I had already seen Dr Dray's latest, but then I remembered that it was just a "short". I know I'm tired when I don't automatically wake up at 2am to see Dr Dray's daily videos. (Lots of swimming last night). Sometimes I just stay awake until 2am. A bit "late to the party today". I've got to get my beauty sleep though! Stay safe! 👱♀️❤
Thanks for answering all those questions. My dermatologist prescribed adapalene for aging, his reasoning was he thought I’d tolerate it better with my rosacea and affordability with my insurance. He also prescribed azelaic acid twice daily. He also referred me for pulsed dye laser (Vbeam) treatments. To quote him, « let’s put your money where you will get the most benefit for the next 3-5 years ».
May I ask if you've been prescribed 0.1 or 0.3? I know the latter has shown similar effects to tret 0.5 in a study. I'm using 0.1 but didn't see any effect on existing fine lines, so will try 0.3 soon.
@@MyLoVeLyMaN 0.1%. The main focus is my rosacea, but was told with time that I will see a reduction in fine line and wrinkles. Essentially I was told to wear sunscreen and be patient; skincare is a marathon not a sprint. Have a great day.
@@kimmcgarry8305 that's fair, however I think would be more correct if you were told a "potential" reduction of sign of age, as Dr Dray said there is no solid data yet for adapalene 0.1 for antiageing
@@MyLoVeLyMaN Perhaps if my goal was to be treated specifically for signs of aging, then we would have had a more in-depth discussion. My goal is getting my rosacea better managed. He suggested the use of adapalene towards the goal of aging gracefully because I had been using a retinol before my rosacea got out of control. So, I decided that my investment will be in the pulse dyed laser, which is all out of pocket, instead of anti-aging. I hope you find what works for you.
Would love a video on psoriasis. My daughter, who is age 7, the doctor Rx'd topical and shampoo meds and it seems to be getting worse? What else can I do or avoid to help with my daughter situation? So..yeah a video on psoriasis..would be so helpful. Thank you!
I am so glad you addressed the gland dysfunction/dry eyes. You mentioned this is reversible, but I have read tens upon tens of personal stories on skincare forums of people who said that it was not reversible for them, which is a bit disconcerting. They tend to be quite passionate about begging people to reconsider using retinols because they have had such a devastating experience. Have you heard of this condition of gland damage being permanent?
Well, in all fairness...meibomian gland disfunction is a fairly common thing in contact lense wearers and people looking at screens for hours. It is also linked to autoimmune issues and inflammation in general - and the way most people eat, you can just go ahead and assume, they got a fair bit of that going on. Or in other words...correlation doesn't prove causation and I wouldn't be surprised, if a fair number of those people would have developed it anyway, even without ever using a retinol. I did, for example. It's so bad, I have my fitness tracker wake me up at both 3 and 5 am, to apply eyedrops and a salve, because otherwise, I'll wake up with my eyelids glued together and have very red and inflamed eyes all day long. Fun times. Of course, knowing how bad this disease affects quality of life, I wouldn't recommend using retinol on the eyes, if there's even a chance, it could cause this...so there's that.
@@raraavis7782 Good point about not being able to know who would have developed it anyway. It sounds quite intense in terms of impacting quality of life for sure. Take care.
Dry eye condition (diagnosed) is not reversible, but it can be treated using over the counter eye drops and other treatments, as recommended by an Ophthalmologist. My Ophthalmolgist told me it is not curable and does get worse with age. I was shocked when she told me I had dry eyes. That explained why my eyes were red, and it felt like I had sand in my eyes. Trust me, you don't want dry eyes! Using retinol around your eyes is NOT worth the risk. IF you develop dry eyes over time, the damage will be permanent. Personally, I'd rather have the wrinkles than dry eyes.
@@michellekelly2937 Well, there are things you can try...look up 'Dr. Eye health' on RUclips - he has two or three excellent videos on the topic. But yeah...with some people those darn things just stop working and there's no fixing them.
As a single viewer of this channel the attention placed on what products work in combination and which ones to avoid in combination are emphasized then later re-emphasized very important points! Awesome Dray! ☕️🌸⭐️
I’m trying very very slowly to introduce a retinol. My skin can be very temperamental. My routine for the past 2+ years has been a double cleanse, hydroboost, Cerave and sunscreen. If I can’t get accustomed to the retinol I’ll just not use it. I’ve been extremely happy with what I currently use.
OMG Thank you so much for answering the Redermic question! I've been using the CeraVe Retinol per your recommendation but for some reason can't find it reasonably priced (when you include shipping) on Amazon anymore and as I live in Europe the La Roche Posay seemed like a decent available alternative. It does have fragrance but it's not at all strong and so far hasn't caused any issues for me. Please do more videos on European alternatives for your recommended retinols, as well as other types of products. And thank you for all your help!
@@KikaLeonard UK: Dr Sam Bunting, Dr Sarah Tonks, Dr Nicole Dermatology, the Aesthetics Doctor (Dr Ahmed Muntasar), Dr Sharon Wong (hair); skin of color, Dr Simi Adedeji, Dr Kay Explains, Dr Vanita Rattan (not a derm); Caroline Hirons, Glow by Ramon (sunscreen), Lisa Eldridge (mua), Nadine Baggott (mature); blogs, Beautiful with Brains (Gio), honesty for your skin (Cheryl); cruelty free - cruelty free becky (sustainable fashion/beauty), the beauty maverick (medical research background); Switzerland: DrLiv, The Age Traveller; Germany: Doctor Anne (MD, not a derm but skincare enthusiast); France: Cyrille Laurent (stem cell biologist/former researcher). Some of these folks are more active on IG nowadays (Hirons, Wong, possibly DrLiv).
Thank you Dr. Dray. I just recently was prescribed Tretinoin and I would have never known about it to be honest if it wasn't for your videos. Years of sun...mixed with health issues and a year of past chemo treatments plus age I am in need of something..lol. Thank you once again...❤
Perfect timing! I was planning to give something from the retinoid family another try soon. I’m so sensitive that no amount of buffering and spacing out helped in the past. But I’ve been treating my skin with azelaic acid and a have super simple routine, so here’s hoping my skin will cooperate this time. These tips are great reminders.
Yeah, that 'bad sunburn' look you get from retinol irritation is not very pretty 😆. Have you tried something like the new(ish) Granactive Retinoids by The Ordinary? They're advertising them as being way less irritating than regular retinol formulations. Full disclosure: Dr.Dray did a video about them and said, there is a lack of studies proving their effect and one should just stick with the tried and true products...but well. Lots of people in the comments said, they were very happy using them and maybe it's worth a try for you. Better luck this time!
@@raraavis7782 Thank you for the recommendation! I’m having mysterious inflammatory health issues that make my skin extra sensitive and most actives feel like fire ants on my face. Now that you mention it, I think granactive retinoids (or even retinol esters) might be the better option until I get that sorted out.
I am super sensitive too. Just changing from one cetaphil or cerave product to another will cause me problems. But I just started using Maelove Moonlight Retinal .11% and so far so good with no irritation whatsoever. It does sting for a few minutes, but I don't even get red. I have never used retinal before and tried to use retinol with the neutrogena, but neutrogena retinol product causes me a rash.
Hello Andrea and you're doing an amazing job thank you for blessing all those kids who are suffering from these problems I was one of them a long time ago
The Retin-A micro tretinoin I use is prescribe by my doctor so there is no cosmetic name for it just the pharma who produce it. I use it once or twice a week with cerave cream on top of it. It seems to work for me
Thank you Andrea, this week I’ve had dry eye ( left) first time, & thought it could be tretinoin migrating from face. Hello to your mom & Tybee& stay safe out there, much thanks as always! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Another fantastic video. Really appreciate the level of detail that goes into this, especially concerning the description of the level of evidence we have about efficacy (i got trust issues).
Hi, thank you so much for your advise. I’m going to check out for retinol posts if not again, as I stared using neutrogena rapid wrinkle moisturiser and I’ve been feeling so dry and tight, I then layer moisturisers/Vaseline over the top but that uncomfortable dry feeling doesn’t go away. Not used to it at all, and I hope that in the long run I’m doing good rather then the reverse for my skin, in 42 and can’t make any mistakes from here 😅
Loving the Q & A's. Was hoping you'd consider my question for another time, concerning using a retinol, ( I'm using the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair), along with at home red light therapy. I'm using the Omnilux mask. Getting mixed information on it. I've been using both so far with no negative reactions, and using them apart on alternating days.
Doc, could you do updated Q&A about isotretinoin? I would like to know how to properly take care about chapped lips, dry skin and if there a way to exfoliate the skin without irritating it. I was also watching your old videos today and wonder how your opinion about caring of skin while on isotretinoin had changed.
I've been using Skinceuticals retinol and I've found it works really well for me. I started out with the lowest percentage and worked my way up. It took time, but was worth it.
I put my moisturizer on first and wait 30 minutes before putting on my tretinoin. I have sensitive skin and I have had a fairly easy time adjusting to my tretinoin. I use XeraCalm A.D. cream which you recommended in on of your videos. Love it ❤️. Ty
Thank you dr Dray! I have started using adapalene for 2 months, and am slowly seeing results of clearer skin and the overall skin texture seems to be much softer and smoother, yet to see any improvement on fine lines, maybe I should just change to using tretinoin instead
Also this is a video idea…but in general you’ve shared various types of ingredients (ceramides, exclusives, emollients etc) my question is if I have extremely dry skin, what’s the best layering of products. Currently I use hyaluronic acid, then go in with the Eucerin AHA lotion (rich) and then I seal it in with coconut oil
Hi Dr. Dray!! I absolutely love the weekly Q & A's!! Well if I'm going to be honest, I love all of your videos.. You just make my day with your vlogs and awesome skincare videos! Thank you so much for the amazing content as always. I admire you, you're so intelligent and so no nonsense. I could say many more things but I don't wanna make you read too much. I did wanna say I switched to arazlo for my cystic acne after being on 0.5% tretinoin for a year. I had some results with the tretinoin but not so much with the cystic acne. I also use dapsone 7.5% gel in the morning. I just wanted to say that I am loving the arazlo. It's actually very moisturizing ( I believe it's the same concept as the altreeno lotion as in its supposed to be a more moisturizing lotion vehicle for less irritation I believe ) and I apply it after my cerave pm dries after applying to damp skin and I am seeing better acne control so far. ( I always double cleanse at night and apply moisturizer on damp skin, the one of many other things I do because of your recommendations 🤭) Do have any thoughts on arazlo in comparison to the original tazarotene cream? I'd love to know. Thank you Dr. Dray ♥️😁
Thanks for the Q&A and all the videos you make. I’ve learned so much about skin. I have a question that wasn’t taken up here and perhaps for a future Q&A. I started using Differen about 20 days ago and I started off slowly plus I layered with used moisturizer under and have had no problems or dry skin or irritation! I’ve been very happy, and there’s not been any great change but skin feels different. The past ten days I’ve tried a putting it on without moisturizer a couple of times, being cautious. I don’t want to cause any irritation. However, 7 days ago I accidentally got Differen on my neck, I have been avoiding my neck. I wiped off the Differen immediately (but I didn’t wash it off with cleanser). The next day the part of my neck that got the Differen dose has been stingy and just some small red spots - not a raised rash. It’s not horrible, but quite annoying and now it’s been a week and it’s not getting worse but not better either. I’ve been putting Vaseline on my neck every night. Is there something else I should do? Should I stop using Differen on my face in case it’s perpetuating the irritation? I’m not sure I’ll ever opt to use Differen anywhere except my face after this experience.
Thank you for a great video, Dr. Dray! I would love to see more Q&A! Dunno if you’re taking more questions but if so, I have one! I use adapalene on my face for acne and overall skin health. Can I also use a cosmetic retinol eye cream at the same time for anti-wrinkle benefits? Seeing a dermatologist for a prescription vitamin A that would address both issues is super far out of my budget. Thank you!
Dr Dray this was SO informative! Was wondering if you could do a review in the future of the Dermalective skin care line that is usually sold in kiosks at malls. Especially wanting to know about your thoughts on the "lifting" products. Thank you!
Thank you Dr. Dray. Can you do a video devoted to texture moisturizers and sunscreens that that are gel based. What skin types they best serve and so on. :)
Great video thank you🙏🏼 Can you please also answer this question; What percentage should a product with retinol have as minimum to work wonders on wrinkles? Is 0.3% enough? Or is it necessary to use 1% retinol for it to do any good?
for future Q &A, What are your thoughts on Curology? Is it as good as prescription Retin A? Some people say they use it because there are harmful inactive ingredients in prescription Retin A. Thoughts? Thanks!
I use that too. The thing that I don't like about is I can't see how much I have left in the bottle because it's so opaque. I like their glycolic acid serum too.
So glad you posted this! Regarding retinol and pregnancy, is it safe to return to using retinol once the baby is born? Or is there a risk when breastfeeding?
I agree about the pregnancy because your skin natural stretches during pregnancy I don’t find I need it . But after the pregnancy you can’t use it while breastfeeding that kills me every time because my skin is in need after nine months
Dr Dray, thank you so much for your work and the amount of knowledge you share with us for free. I was wondering if you have any opinion on this Geek & Gorgeous retinal. Unfortunately, at least in my country in EU, there are very few of your recommendations available and they are usually very pricey. This seems like a nice option and I am super curious about your thoughts.
They aren't doctors but there are two channels that have reviewed this product. Neither channel takes sponsorships and buys the products with their own money, No BS Beauty and Aliceintherabbithole. No BS Beauty really likes Geek and Gorgeous. I know Doctor Anne (germany) has reviewed some of their products as well but not sure if she's posted about the retinal yet.
This is a question if you do an another q&a…. Is it fine to use vitamin E oil & moisturizer before using Adapalene… I really like using vitamin E oil to help the dryness but I’m not sure if it oxidize the adapalene.
Happy Friday dr Dray and everyone 😎 perfect timing I was I just started acnefree Adapalene so far so good. Have a great day love to mom and Tybee 🥰🥰🥰🌟🌟🌟
I have been using tretinoin 0.05% for over a year and will the peeling stop. My face is not red but I shed like a snake. I switched to curology about two months and still have peeling. Is this normal?
I've been on 0.025% for the past two years, and I'm still peeling! There's no way I will ever go up to the 0.05%!!! Some people with fair or more sensitive skin types don't tolerate it as well as some others.
Excelent video! I used the ritin A 0.05% for the last 28 years because I had a lot of acne when I was young, now I'm 48 and my face is very well. But the last year I used niacinamide+resverastrol and retin a 0.05% the same routine and I feel my skin more smooth than before, but I don't know if this combination is correct or if it's too much. I would I appreciate if you told me if my combination is right. Thank you very much!!!
Hi Dr Dray, please can you do a reaction to Rubina Guleria’s latest video “Best Certified Sunscreen DID NOT Prevent Sun Damage, Leading to Hyperpigmentation, Aging, Tanning”
What do you think is a better outcome for sunscreens in the united states? The FDA approve of ALL the sunscreen filters from other countries for use in American ones. OR the FDA declassify sunscreens from being over the counter drugs to cosmetics?
Excellent video Dr. Dray. I've always appreciated your Friday Q&A videos. Would using tretinoin with the contact therapy method like a salicylic acid face wash but instead leaving it on for a longer period of time be effective while minimizing the potential side effects? If so, how long should it be left on the skin?
The pharmacist told me to do this when I started it. She told me to leave it on for half an hour the first day and slowly work my way up to overnight. I did this along with the sandwich meathod and had zero irritation 😋
@@dll6384 I used it every night and it took me just over a week to adapt to full nightly use. I would recommend you do this a couple times a week and build up to daily use over a period of months - I am not that patient. If my skin felt tight that morning I would skip the Tret that night. Hope this helps :)
Love all the info about vitamin A! I'm lucky to have minimal irritation from my 0.025% tret thanks to all the practical advice from Dr Dray and my derm. Not sure if I should venture on to 0.05% tret though... will be seeing my derm in the fall to decide! Ideas welcome.
I’d say go for it! 👍🏼 I started on Tretinoin by using the 0.025% for 8 months, and because, like you, I’d developed a great skincare routine by taking Dr Dray’s advice, I began to see some really pleasing results, with very minimal irritation. I was so pleased with how my skin was transforming that I decided to bump up to 0.05% and I’m SO glad that I did! Firstly, I found that I experienced no extra irritation *at all* (I suppose because my skin had already “retinised” on the lower strength,) and secondly, the results I noticed really were so much more pronounced. I’m so happy with my skin now, which is fantastic! 😊 For me, the trick to benefiting from Tretinoin is applying it to perfectly moisturised skin, and being *extremely* diligent and generous with my sunscreen application and other sun avoidance measures. I hope you continue to reap the rewards from your skincare! It’s so satisfying, isn’t it? 😁💛
Hello Dr. Dray thank you for this video it was very helpful. The question i wanted to know about was using the benzoyl peroxide wash before retinol. Im using cerave 4% benzoyl peroxide and cerave resurfacing retinol serum. Now i know i can us them together without degrading the retinol. Thank you 😊👋
Thank you! Perfect timing, right before autumn. I saw the answer about retinol vs other forms for wrinkles, but what about persistent adult acne? Is it as effective or is tretinoin/adapalene a better choice?
I tolerate retinol quite well and have been using retinol 1% on a daily basis. The thing is, this routine can be quite costly in the long run. How often should I tone back the use of retinol while still maintaining optimal benefit? Hope to have your reply Dr. Dray, cheers
Let’s bring back the weekly Friday Q&A’s 🙌🏼
Yes! Agreed!
Yes, please!
Azelaic acid should be next!!
yesss
@@infinitigirl29 no
She’s so consistent with her uploads it just proves doctors are crafted different from other professions
That doesn’t mean anything, Dr. Fauci is a doctor! He flip flops consistently!
@@rabbithollow6198 So true!
@@rabbithollow6198 and he's dusty
@@rabbithollow6198 Gee, it's almost like the virus is constantly changing. Think before you post.
@@zachcarmichael699 hahaha keep your head in the sand...
Yes yes yes, please do these older format videos, these got me hooked initially. I don't care for the more recent, constant product reviews, because they make me feel like I am pushed in the direction of constantly purchasing. Happy Friday
Used retinol for almost 6 months, been using tretinoin 0.05 cream on my sensitive skin for 3 weeks now, no irritation whatsoever all thanks to DR. Dray.
Similar experience! Used Differin for a year. Switched over to Tretinoin 6 weeks ago, absolutely no irritation; peeling etc. even my own dermatologist is happy and shocked. Now I just enjoy the process. All Hail Andrea, MD PhD 💙💙💙
I really enjoy how passionate you are in topics. Listening as a physician myself it gives me so much information. Thank you.
I just started tretinoin .5% every 3rd day & I use the sandwich method. I have not experienced irritation or any side effects, but I've only been on it a month. Next week I am bumping it up to every other day. I was told baby steps & so far it's working out great. It's a marathon- not a sprint. 😉
I'm happy you aren't experiencing any irritation and I hope it stays that way for you. Definitley keep us updated. Good luck on your tretinoin journey! ♥️
@@kathyxo Thank you! 🥰
Am I the only one who doesn't want this video to end? Urghhh really love it! Very good content! Thank you Dr Dray :D
Sequel II please!!!
I’ve been using adapaleno for about a year, and without a doubt, made my skin new,, and cured my acne. But the first 6 months weren’t pretty, a lot of flaky skin and dryness, but it was definitely worth it
Midnight in Australia and my phone tells me I have a new dr dray to watch best way to finish a hard week of uni work thank ❤️
I woke up this morning thinking that I had already seen Dr Dray's latest, but then I remembered that it was just a "short". I know I'm tired when I don't automatically wake up at 2am to see Dr Dray's daily videos. (Lots of swimming last night). Sometimes I just stay awake until 2am.
A bit "late to the party today".
I've got to get my beauty sleep though!
Stay safe!
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Thanks for answering all those questions. My dermatologist prescribed adapalene for aging, his reasoning was he thought I’d tolerate it better with my rosacea and affordability with my insurance. He also prescribed azelaic acid twice daily. He also referred me for pulsed dye laser (Vbeam) treatments. To quote him, « let’s put your money where you will get the most benefit for the next 3-5 years ».
May I ask if you've been prescribed 0.1 or 0.3? I know the latter has shown similar effects to tret 0.5 in a study. I'm using 0.1 but didn't see any effect on existing fine lines, so will try 0.3 soon.
@@MyLoVeLyMaN 0.1%. The main focus is my rosacea, but was told with time that I will see a reduction in fine line and wrinkles. Essentially I was told to wear sunscreen and be patient; skincare is a marathon not a sprint. Have a great day.
@@kimmcgarry8305 that's fair, however I think would be more correct if you were told a "potential" reduction of sign of age, as Dr Dray said there is no solid data yet for adapalene 0.1 for antiageing
@@MyLoVeLyMaN Perhaps if my goal was to be treated specifically for signs of aging, then we would have had a more in-depth discussion. My goal is getting my rosacea better managed. He suggested the use of adapalene towards the goal of aging gracefully because I had been using a retinol before my rosacea got out of control. So, I decided that my investment will be in the pulse dyed laser, which is all out of pocket, instead of anti-aging. I hope you find what works for you.
@@kimmcgarry8305 how has the Adapalene been for you?
Would love a video on psoriasis. My daughter, who is age 7, the doctor Rx'd topical and shampoo meds and it seems to be getting worse? What else can I do or avoid to help with my daughter situation? So..yeah a video on psoriasis..would be so helpful. Thank you!
I am so glad you addressed the gland dysfunction/dry eyes. You mentioned this is reversible, but I have read tens upon tens of personal stories on skincare forums of people who said that it was not reversible for them, which is a bit disconcerting. They tend to be quite passionate about begging people to reconsider using retinols because they have had such a devastating experience. Have you heard of this condition of gland damage being permanent?
Well, in all fairness...meibomian gland disfunction is a fairly common thing in contact lense wearers and people looking at screens for hours. It is also linked to autoimmune issues and inflammation in general - and the way most people eat, you can just go ahead and assume, they got a fair bit of that going on.
Or in other words...correlation doesn't prove causation and I wouldn't be surprised, if a fair number of those people would have developed it anyway, even without ever using a retinol.
I did, for example. It's so bad, I have my fitness tracker wake me up at both 3 and 5 am, to apply eyedrops and a salve, because otherwise, I'll wake up with my eyelids glued together and have very red and inflamed eyes all day long. Fun times.
Of course, knowing how bad this disease affects quality of life, I wouldn't recommend using retinol on the eyes, if there's even a chance, it could cause this...so there's that.
Does this apply to topical or oral retinol - can this eye dryness occur if using say cerave resurfacing serums those types?
@@raraavis7782 Good point about not being able to know who would have developed it anyway. It sounds quite intense in terms of impacting quality of life for sure. Take care.
Dry eye condition (diagnosed) is not reversible, but it can be treated using over the counter eye drops and other treatments, as recommended by an Ophthalmologist. My Ophthalmolgist told me it is not curable and does get worse with age. I was shocked when she told me I had dry eyes. That explained why my eyes were red, and it felt like I had sand in my eyes. Trust me, you don't want dry eyes! Using retinol around your eyes is NOT worth the risk. IF you develop dry eyes over time, the damage will be permanent. Personally, I'd rather have the wrinkles than dry eyes.
@@michellekelly2937
Well, there are things you can try...look up 'Dr. Eye health' on RUclips - he has two or three excellent videos on the topic.
But yeah...with some people those darn things just stop working and there's no fixing them.
As a single viewer of this channel the attention placed on what products work in combination and which ones to avoid in combination are emphasized then later re-emphasized very important points! Awesome Dray! ☕️🌸⭐️
Thanks! Hope you have a great weekend
Greetings U. Charlie hope u r well n Happy Friday😀👍💜....
Happy Friday uncle Charlie enjoy your day 😎🌟🤗🌷🌷
@@whitneybrown4067 happy Friday Whitney enjoy your day my friend 🥰🥰🌟🌟🌷🌷
@@DrDrayzday I hope you do too thanks so much!! ☕️🧴☀️🌻
Can you do a video about L'Oréal reformulating cerave products?
YES, please.
I’m trying very very slowly to introduce a retinol. My skin can be very temperamental. My routine for the past 2+ years has been a double cleanse, hydroboost, Cerave and sunscreen. If I can’t get accustomed to the retinol I’ll just not use it. I’ve been extremely happy with what I currently use.
OMG Thank you so much for answering the Redermic question! I've been using the CeraVe Retinol per your recommendation but for some reason can't find it reasonably priced (when you include shipping) on Amazon anymore and as I live in Europe the La Roche Posay seemed like a decent available alternative. It does have fragrance but it's not at all strong and so far hasn't caused any issues for me. Please do more videos on European alternatives for your recommended retinols, as well as other types of products. And thank you for all your help!
You could also check out EU/UK skin care channels.
@@db-gb5xi Any suggestions?
@@KikaLeonard UK: Dr Sam Bunting, Dr Sarah Tonks, Dr Nicole Dermatology, the Aesthetics Doctor (Dr Ahmed Muntasar), Dr Sharon Wong (hair); skin of color, Dr Simi Adedeji, Dr Kay Explains, Dr Vanita Rattan (not a derm); Caroline Hirons, Glow by Ramon (sunscreen), Lisa Eldridge (mua), Nadine Baggott (mature); blogs, Beautiful with Brains (Gio), honesty for your skin (Cheryl); cruelty free - cruelty free becky (sustainable fashion/beauty), the beauty maverick (medical research background); Switzerland: DrLiv, The Age Traveller; Germany: Doctor Anne (MD, not a derm but skincare enthusiast); France: Cyrille Laurent (stem cell biologist/former researcher). Some of these folks are more active on IG nowadays (Hirons, Wong, possibly DrLiv).
@@db-gb5xi Thanks for the thorough list! I'll check some of them out, it's just hard to find someone to trust when it comes to skincare.
well hey guys. makes my day hearing this. thanks dr. dray. happy friday🌸🤍☀️
Happy Friday
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Thank you Dr. Dray. I just recently was prescribed Tretinoin and I would have never known about it to be honest if it wasn't for your videos. Years of sun...mixed with health issues and a year of past chemo treatments plus age I am in need of something..lol. Thank you once again...❤
Perfect timing! I was planning to give something from the retinoid family another try soon. I’m so sensitive that no amount of buffering and spacing out helped in the past. But I’ve been treating my skin with azelaic acid and a have super simple routine, so here’s hoping my skin will cooperate this time. These tips are great reminders.
Good luck! 💖
@@chrissyturnichcu8063 Thank you!
Yeah, that 'bad sunburn' look you get from retinol irritation is not very pretty 😆.
Have you tried something like the new(ish) Granactive Retinoids by The Ordinary? They're advertising them as being way less irritating than regular retinol formulations.
Full disclosure: Dr.Dray did a video about them and said, there is a lack of studies proving their effect and one should just stick with the tried and true products...but well. Lots of people in the comments said, they were very happy using them and maybe it's worth a try for you.
Better luck this time!
@@raraavis7782 Thank you for the recommendation! I’m having mysterious inflammatory health issues that make my skin extra sensitive and most actives feel like fire ants on my face. Now that you mention it, I think granactive retinoids (or even retinol esters) might be the better option until I get that sorted out.
I am super sensitive too. Just changing from one cetaphil or cerave product to another will cause me problems. But I just started using Maelove Moonlight Retinal .11% and so far so good with no irritation whatsoever. It does sting for a few minutes, but I don't even get red. I have never used retinal before and tried to use retinol with the neutrogena, but neutrogena retinol product causes me a rash.
I loved going back to this format!
Hello Andrea and you're doing an amazing job thank you for blessing all those kids who are suffering from these problems I was one of them a long time ago
The Retin-A micro tretinoin I use is prescribe by my doctor so there is no cosmetic name for it just the pharma who produce it. I use it once or twice a week with cerave cream on top of it. It seems to work for me
Guess I'm a experiment with using retinoid on damp skin now! I know everyone's excited about the vlog tomorrow.
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@@nadab4750 hey there! Hope you had a fun day!
@@whitneybrown4067 hello Whitney, I hope you had a great day as well!:-)
Because of you, hyram, and Cassandra bankson, I have clear skin for the first time since before I was a teenager! Thank you so much!
I alternate from salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide wash off in the morning then sunscreen and at night I use my moisturizer then differen adapaline!
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@@oswaldenriquepairat3008 thank you papa
Thank you Andrea, this week I’ve had dry eye ( left) first time, & thought it could be tretinoin migrating from face. Hello to your mom & Tybee& stay safe out there, much thanks as always! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Another fantastic video. Really appreciate the level of detail that goes into this, especially concerning the description of the level of evidence we have about efficacy (i got trust issues).
Hi, thank you so much for your advise. I’m going to check out for retinol posts if not again, as I stared using neutrogena rapid wrinkle moisturiser and I’ve been feeling so dry and tight, I then layer moisturisers/Vaseline over the top but that uncomfortable dry feeling doesn’t go away. Not used to it at all, and I hope that in the long run I’m doing good rather then the reverse for my skin, in 42 and can’t make any mistakes from here 😅
Loving the Q & A's. Was hoping you'd consider my question for another time, concerning using a retinol, ( I'm using the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair), along with at home red light therapy. I'm using the Omnilux mask. Getting mixed information on it. I've been using both so far with no negative reactions, and using them apart on alternating days.
Doc, could you do updated Q&A about isotretinoin? I would like to know how to properly take care about chapped lips, dry skin and if there a way to exfoliate the skin without irritating it. I was also watching your old videos today and wonder how your opinion about caring of skin while on isotretinoin had changed.
Did you see her video, accutane must haves! skin care product essentials?
Could you do a video about supplements for hormonal acne, like myo inositol, DIM, etc?? And the science behind it??
She's got a videos on supplements for acne.
My fav type of your videos Dr. Dray ! Very helpful! Thanks much!
I've been using Skinceuticals retinol and I've found it works really well for me. I started out with the lowest percentage and worked my way up. It took time, but was worth it.
Yes!!! Bring Q&As back!!!
Love your videos, so informative, really trust your recommendations by far the best Derm on RUclips 🤓
I put my moisturizer on first and wait 30 minutes before putting on my tretinoin. I have sensitive skin and I have had a fairly easy time adjusting to my tretinoin. I use XeraCalm A.D. cream which you recommended in on of your videos. Love it ❤️. Ty
Thank you Andrea for being so professional with your information, you are a pleasure to listen to.
This is the ultimate Retinol video and from here any other video covering this subject will be redundant. Great job Dr. Dray!
Thank you dr Dray! I have started using adapalene for 2 months, and am slowly seeing results of clearer skin and the overall skin texture seems to be much softer and smoother, yet to see any improvement on fine lines, maybe I should just change to using tretinoin instead
Also this is a video idea…but in general you’ve shared various types of ingredients (ceramides, exclusives, emollients etc) my question is if I have extremely dry skin, what’s the best layering of products. Currently I use hyaluronic acid, then go in with the Eucerin AHA lotion (rich) and then I seal it in with coconut oil
Hi Dr. Dray!! I absolutely love the weekly Q & A's!! Well if I'm going to be honest, I love all of your videos.. You just make my day with your vlogs and awesome skincare videos! Thank you so much for the amazing content as always. I admire you, you're so intelligent and so no nonsense. I could say many more things but I don't wanna make you read too much. I did wanna say I switched to arazlo for my cystic acne after being on 0.5% tretinoin for a year. I had some results with the tretinoin but not so much with the cystic acne. I also use dapsone 7.5% gel in the morning. I just wanted to say that I am loving the arazlo. It's actually very moisturizing ( I believe it's the same concept as the altreeno lotion as in its supposed to be a more moisturizing lotion vehicle for less irritation I believe ) and I apply it after my cerave pm dries after applying to damp skin and I am seeing better acne control so far. ( I always double cleanse at night and apply moisturizer on damp skin, the one of many other things I do because of your recommendations 🤭) Do have any thoughts on arazlo in comparison to the original tazarotene cream? I'd love to know. Thank you Dr. Dray ♥️😁
Love the Friday Q&A! Would love to see another Yesstyle / Kbeauty / Jbeauty haul + review soon 😍
Great video! What's your take on granactive retinoid? Is it as effective as retinol (or more effective)?
Is azelaic also a good alternative for retinol in terms of hyperpigmentation or evening up skin tone? Thank you.. 💕
This was a blast from the past! Loved this!
Have a fantastic weekend Dr Dray!☀️💛
You too
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Thanks for the Q&A and all the videos you make. I’ve learned so much about skin. I have a question that wasn’t taken up here and perhaps for a future Q&A.
I started using Differen about 20 days ago and I started off slowly plus I layered with used moisturizer under and have had no problems or dry skin or irritation! I’ve been very happy, and there’s not been any great change but skin feels different. The past ten days I’ve tried a putting it on without moisturizer a couple of times, being cautious. I don’t want to cause any irritation.
However, 7 days ago I accidentally got Differen on my neck, I have been avoiding my neck. I wiped off the Differen immediately (but I didn’t wash it off with cleanser). The next day the part of my neck that got the Differen dose has been stingy and just some small red spots - not a raised rash. It’s not horrible, but quite annoying and now it’s been a week and it’s not getting worse but not better either. I’ve been putting Vaseline on my neck every night. Is there something else I should do?
Should I stop using Differen on my face in case it’s perpetuating the irritation?
I’m not sure I’ll ever opt to use Differen anywhere except my face after this experience.
Thank you for a great video, Dr. Dray! I would love to see more Q&A! Dunno if you’re taking more questions but if so, I have one! I use adapalene on my face for acne and overall skin health. Can I also use a cosmetic retinol eye cream at the same time for anti-wrinkle benefits? Seeing a dermatologist for a prescription vitamin A that would address both issues is super far out of my budget. Thank you!
Oh my gosh I forgot about Friday Q&A, happy hour with some lemon cayenne Kevita!! Bring them back!!!
Yesss! This is exactly the video I need! Thanks Dr Dray! I hope you're enjoying your day!
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Dr Dray this was SO informative! Was wondering if you could do a review in the future of the Dermalective skin care line that is usually sold in kiosks at malls. Especially wanting to know about your thoughts on the "lifting" products. Thank you!
You are a wonderful fountain of knowledge! Thank you so much ❤️️
Thank you Dr. Dray. Can you do a video devoted to texture moisturizers and sunscreens that that are gel based. What skin types they best serve and so on. :)
Thank you!!! What’s your opinion of topical spironolactone?
Good question. I was not aware of it being used topically.
Dr did a video on oral tablets if that is what you mean.
So educational. Love watching these videos!
Yay for Q&A day!! Thanks, Dr Dray. Happy Friday!! Hope you, your sweet momma and little Tybee have a wonderful weekend! 💚
Just like the good old Dr Dray Friday q and a! ❤️😎☕🥤🥳😍
Hope you enjoyed it!
Happy Friday Reed enjoy your day friend 🥰🥰🌟🌟🌟
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As always, excellent and helpful information - thank you!
Great video thank you🙏🏼 Can you please also answer this question; What percentage should a product with retinol have as minimum to work wonders on wrinkles? Is 0.3% enough? Or is it necessary to use 1% retinol for it to do any good?
Excellent have a beautiful weekend Dr dray 😊
You too
Love the Q and A. Please send continue to do them. Is there evidence that the OmniLux face mask help increase collagen? Thanks for all you do.
yaaaay q&a is back! thank you, doc!
Happy Friday, Dr Dray! Thank you for this very informative and much-needed video. Enjoy your day🐬👍🏼🥰⭐️🦋🌷🌻💚
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I just need something cheap but still work.
for future Q &A, What are your thoughts on Curology? Is it as good as prescription Retin A? Some people say they use it because there are harmful inactive ingredients in prescription Retin A. Thoughts? Thanks!
She addresses this in the video, sponsorships I turn down (and the reasons why), dtc medical care.
I'm using a L'Oreal now in the dark blue bottle, here is (CRS) I can't remember the name. But I wondering what you might think of that one??
I use that too. The thing that I don't like about is I can't see how much I have left in the bottle because it's so opaque. I like their glycolic acid serum too.
So glad you posted this! Regarding retinol and pregnancy, is it safe to return to using retinol once the baby is born? Or is there a risk when breastfeeding?
It's not recommended during breastfeeding either.
Thank you for addressing the meibomian glands question.
I agree about the pregnancy because your skin natural stretches during pregnancy I don’t find I need it . But after the pregnancy you can’t use it while breastfeeding that kills me every time because my skin is in need after nine months
Excellent video! Thanks so much for doing this one!
Dr Dray, thank you so much for your work and the amount of knowledge you share with us for free. I was wondering if you have any opinion on this Geek & Gorgeous retinal. Unfortunately, at least in my country in EU, there are very few of your recommendations available and they are usually very pricey. This seems like a nice option and I am super curious about your thoughts.
They aren't doctors but there are two channels that have reviewed this product. Neither channel takes sponsorships and buys the products with their own money, No BS Beauty and Aliceintherabbithole. No BS Beauty really likes Geek and Gorgeous. I know Doctor Anne (germany) has reviewed some of their products as well but not sure if she's posted about the retinal yet.
Hi, yes, I'm in Ireland & same as you. Our products are different. It would be great if she did products only available in the EU
Great, informative vid. Thanks!
love this form of Q&A!
This is a question if you do an another q&a…. Is it fine to use vitamin E oil & moisturizer before using Adapalene… I really like using vitamin E oil to help the dryness but I’m not sure if it oxidize the adapalene.
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
What you think about Curology Tretinoin?
Is it enough stronger for the wrinkles?
What is it better for the wrinkles…?
Good morning Dr Dray, Happy Friday!
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Happy Friday dr Dray and everyone 😎 perfect timing I was I just started acnefree Adapalene so far so good. Have a great day love to mom and Tybee 🥰🥰🥰🌟🌟🌟
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@Diana Moore hi friend Have a wonderful and relaxing evening 🥰🥰🌺🌺
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I have been using tretinoin 0.05% for over a year and will the peeling stop. My face is not red but I shed like a snake. I switched to curology about two months and still have peeling. Is this normal?
I have the same problem. I can only tolerate it once or twice a week and I have been on it for over 3 years.
I've been on 0.025% for the past two years, and I'm still peeling! There's no way I will ever go up to the 0.05%!!! Some people with fair or more sensitive skin types don't tolerate it as well as some others.
7:52 “ohh you look better”… yoooo you had me dying 🤣😂🤣🤣🤣
Me too 😂
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@Leo L yes.
Dr Dray, what are your top recommendations for retinol serums without niacinamide and retinaldehyde serums without niacinamide?
Excelent video!
I used the ritin A 0.05% for the last 28 years because I had a lot of acne when I was young, now I'm 48 and my face is very well. But the last year I used niacinamide+resverastrol and retin a 0.05% the same routine and I feel my skin more smooth than before, but I don't know if this combination is correct or if it's too much.
I would I appreciate if you told me if my combination is right.
Thank you very much!!!
Hi Dr Dray, please can you do a reaction to Rubina Guleria’s latest video “Best Certified Sunscreen DID NOT Prevent Sun Damage, Leading to Hyperpigmentation, Aging, Tanning”
What do you think is a better outcome for sunscreens in the united states? The FDA approve of ALL the sunscreen filters from other countries for use in American ones. OR the FDA declassify sunscreens from being over the counter drugs to cosmetics?
Thank you so much for this highly informative video.
Excellent video Dr. Dray. I've always appreciated your Friday Q&A videos. Would using tretinoin with the contact therapy method like a salicylic acid face wash but instead leaving it on for a longer period of time be effective while minimizing the potential side effects? If so, how long should it be left on the skin?
The pharmacist told me to do this when I started it. She told me to leave it on for half an hour the first day and slowly work my way up to overnight. I did this along with the sandwich meathod and had zero irritation 😋
@@XoXoButterflyoXoX How long did it take for you to build up your tolerance? Do you currently use it every night?
@@dll6384 I used it every night and it took me just over a week to adapt to full nightly use.
I would recommend you do this a couple times a week and build up to daily use over a period of months - I am not that patient.
If my skin felt tight that morning I would skip the Tret that night.
Hope this helps :)
@@XoXoButterflyoXoX Thank you.
See her video, Vlog: Salicylic acid before retinol?
I needed this video! Great information, thank you 😊
Happy Friday @DrDray! Hope you have a great weekend! 🤗
Love all the info about vitamin A! I'm lucky to have minimal irritation from my 0.025% tret thanks to all the practical advice from Dr Dray and my derm. Not sure if I should venture on to 0.05% tret though... will be seeing my derm in the fall to decide! Ideas welcome.
I’d say go for it! 👍🏼
I started on Tretinoin by using the 0.025% for 8 months, and because, like you, I’d developed a great skincare routine by taking Dr Dray’s advice, I began to see some really pleasing results, with very minimal irritation. I was so pleased with how my skin was transforming that I decided to bump up to 0.05% and I’m SO glad that I did! Firstly, I found that I experienced no extra irritation *at all* (I suppose because my skin had already “retinised” on the lower strength,) and secondly, the results I noticed really were so much more pronounced. I’m so happy with my skin now, which is fantastic! 😊
For me, the trick to benefiting from Tretinoin is applying it to perfectly moisturised skin, and being *extremely* diligent and generous with my sunscreen application and other sun avoidance measures.
I hope you continue to reap the rewards from your skincare! It’s so satisfying, isn’t it? 😁💛
@@chaqillenikita748 Did you happen to get any dry eye related issues ever due to tret use ? also do you wear contacts ?
Great video. Content was perfect U answered all my questions
Such quality information. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your advice 🙂 ℹ️
Thank you!! I was wondering if the sandwich method was really good and effective!!
retinol/retinoids - the answer to all our skin concerns (i.e. acne, PIH, well-aging skin, etc) as long as tolerated. 💛🤍💜
Greetings louiegraphy hope u r well n Happy Friday😀👍💜....
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Is isotretinoin 0.05 good ? Please I’d love if you answer cause here in Greece they stopped tretinoin! Thank you 🙏
Hello Dr. Dray thank you for this video it was very helpful. The question i wanted to know about was using the benzoyl peroxide wash before retinol.
Im using cerave 4% benzoyl peroxide and cerave resurfacing retinol serum. Now i know i can us them together without degrading the retinol. Thank you 😊👋
Thank you! Perfect timing, right before autumn. I saw the answer about retinol vs other forms for wrinkles, but what about persistent adult acne? Is it as effective or is tretinoin/adapalene a better choice?
I might check out her adult acne videos.
How often should you use retinol in your 20s? I’ve heard that if you use it more than 2 times a week, it won’t make much of a difference.
Great video! Very informative, thank you.
I tolerate retinol quite well and have been using retinol 1% on a daily basis. The thing is, this routine can be quite costly in the long run. How often should I tone back the use of retinol while still maintaining optimal benefit?
Hope to have your reply Dr. Dray, cheers
Hii I have two questions
1.Should I apply retinol before or after my moisturizer?
2. Should I apply retinol before or after creave serum?
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Love the Q&A!
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@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Friday ☀️💛 Wishing you a lovely weekend 🍍