I dont drink or smoke and sleep well but I love sugar 😅 and also staying in the sun since we only have sunny warm days like 2-3 months a year in Sweden
Good afternoon! I’m 56 years old and really appreciate this topic. Although I am heavily into eating well (in fact sipping my berry smoothie with alfalfa sprouts and oatmeal with hemp seed hearts now) I have yet to jump into exercise. I try very hard to get good sleep but last two years as a nurse have taken their toll. I DO get 7-9 hours sleep yet have not been great about exercise. I do adore going to the estheticians office for RF or microneedling … whatever I’m into that month. I write all this to let you know that you DO have some older women out here who listen to and love you to pieces. This topic is welcome.
Working out is hard. I recommend buying a stationary bike that you can use while watching tv. Or a tiny, mini trampoline for your living room. Exercise is scientifically proven to slow aging, improve skin, and lengthen your DNA telomeres (your life).
As someone who is 42 and hates exercise, check out grow with jo on here. I have forced myself to do 5 days a week exercise with her every morning the past few months and I now look forward to it. She’s amazing. Low impact, don’t need much room…. I promise you’ll fall in love with moving and feeling good.
I would say buy a set of weights and put them in from of your mirror and whenever you feel like doing it do some lifting 5-10 times when it adds up it’s gonna make a difference
More people need to embrace aging and be healthy as much as possible. We are all here temporarily so try to live life not worrying about looks. Other people play a big role in that too.
I'm not torn at all 😁 I plan on using all the tools at my disposal to look however I want. For me it's about looking your best at every age, not looking younger. People used to "age gracefully " because they had no choice and they were dead by 65 😵 Things have changed, and I plan on riding the anti-aging train all the way to the last stop 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Even just a little bit of exercise makes such a difference in your health. So many people have an all-or-nothing mentality that prevents them from exercising because they don’t have the time or energy to spend an hour in the gym every day. Get moving however you can!
I’m 27 and just had my second baby, I recently noticed in the mirror that my face structure looks more mature and I actually love it. With Sun protection measures and keeping the skin hydrated, I don’t mind aging in a beautiful way.
Get back to us when you’re 40 😂 just kidding! I found in my mid 20’s to mid 30’s I really embraced the slight changes and enjoyed them. As I approached 40 things continue to change and not exactly to my liking but trying my best to live a healthy lifestyle and embrace it.
@@uwsgrrrl9981 maybe so. my 74 year old grandmother looks beautiful and vibrant to me in her mature age, but I know everyone has their own perspective on vanity. Similarly to how some feel beautiful in their natural grey hair while others feel better by coloring it.
@@abs9593 it's sad that all of these insecure people are coming to you ❤you do you, I've seen the prettiest n hottest 50 year olds 60 year olds that look better than young ones 😁
I really appreciate that you make sure to keep addressing the damage that alcohol does to our skin and overall health. When I first started watching your videos I was still drinking and I'm sure I just kind of eye rolled through those parts, but having given up alcohol for almost a year now and having learned how truly bad it is for you, I'm so appreciative of the people out there, like you, who are willing to go against our societal obsession with alcohol and tell the hard truth about it. Thank you for that.
I’m 30 but people assume I’m 18-20. Not one person in my entire life has guessed my age correctly. Of course, the goal isn’t to look 18-20. The goal is to be healthy 30. And inevitably, if you exercise, eat clean, use retinoids and sunscreen liberally (which I’ve done since my teens), you will end up looking younger. We want to age but I think most people don’t want to “look” aged because the vast majority of signs of aging is due to UV damage/less than stellar lifestyle choices (processed food, lack of sleep/exercise etc.). There will always be signs of aging (volume loss, gravity) but to look younger, realistically, means you are in health and taking care of yourself. It’s holistic. I know people who are healthy in that they eat clean and exercise routinely but they have a lot of sun damage from lack of sunscreen/sun avoidance. So you can be great in certain areas and not so great in other areas (skin health). Optimize your health in different facets and it’ll optimize your looks. I don’t mind getting older but if I see a lot of sun spots, hyperpigmentation I know I’m not taking care of my skin properly. Nothing wrong with addressing signs of aging when it’s typically indicative of something health wise.
@@cv7958 46 yo here! I can confirm😉 Nobody has never ever ever guessed my age. The goal is to keep myself fit in a good shape, agility, energy level and to cushion the aging process but not to deny it at all. 🧛🏻♀️🖤
Yes, because aging sucks! Your body slowly breaks down and doesn’t work as well as it used to. Aging wouldn’t be so bad if the quality of life was still good. Should we stop criticizing older people for the way they look? Definitely! We can’t help but age. But should we try to fight it with extensive research? Hell yeah! So many diseases would be prevented if we can slow down (or even stop) aging.
@@coya8coy175 exactly, we should stop making feel people wrong/guilty because of their wrinkles. Diseases are another aspect of aging and I am not talking about that.
Skin is our biggest organ, she is a doctor of skin, right? If you don't want to know about things you can do to rejuvenate, you can always listen to doctors of other health sciences.
You're absolutely correct about smoking.....that will age you like crazy. My mom always looked 20 years younger than her age...my mother in law always looked 20 years older than her age. Plus smoking screws up your gums, which causes tooth loss....that ages you as well.
As a woman in my in my 50's I regret the things I did to my skin in my 20's. If I had known then what I know now I would have done alot different. But.... Since I can't change that I am so glad that I found your channel.
I was thinking about this recently. I'm 39 and I don't have wrinkles but I look older somehow. This has been helpful to pinpoint why. I definitely see a difference in my face when I have a stricter workout regimen in my life.
I've seen ladies age 40+ with perfect wrinkle free skin, no visible pores. But they still look their age. The youthful look of a 18 year old. You can never get it back. Do all the surgeries and makeup you want. In just a split second I can see the difference. I guess most people can. It will be a strange world in the future where technologies and therapeutics will be able to truely reverse aging, or at least visually. Imagine a 50 year old looking like 18. It would have alot of consequences. Personally, started to only see my nasolabial folds at 37 and got a mature look. Think that is a sign of what's more to come.
Yeah, same. I swear, my skin hasn't really visibly changed over the last ten years or so (I'm 41) especially since I've now started taking care of my skin properly. But people do usually guess my age pretty correctly. I don't know what it is, either. If I compare myself directly to other women my age, my skin does look nicer (I've always lived very healthily, never smoked or sunbathed), but I still do kinda look my age 🤷🏻♀️
The sleep thing is so tough because it is completely out of my control. I have had a severe sleep disorder for 12 years now that I think will be with me forever so I do everything possible for my skin to keep it healthy! Exercise, eat healthy, wear sunscreen and use retinoids. Do the things that you can control but don’t beat yourself up over the things you can’t control.
No one will ever stick needles in my face...but I do see my dermatologist regularly and I may eventually have some laser work, especially on my nose which has taken the brunt of sun damage on my face. I wish I had Dr Dray in my early life to tell me to wear sun screen...but I definitely am listening now! Your videos are always great, and so informative.
I can't stress the sunscreen thing enough! I wish i had started wearing it daily many years ago. It's the cheapest, but most effective anti-aging/skin health promoting product out there! I have seen a major improvement since using a quality UVA/UVB sunscreen daily. Even before i started getting botox (in small amounts for deep wrinkle prevention).
Dr Dray has made a huge impact on me through this video with regards to smoking and skin aging. My incentive to quit smoking was permanent body hair removal, but I wasn't a candidate for laser therapy. So I continued smoking. Well now I'm quitting and for good, I'll be 45 in a couple months. And when I turn 46 I'll be a non smoker for over a year and my new reward is to repair the damage caused by smoking. I have a plan to make this happen and also very competitive so I know can quit and This is the incentive I need.
I finally bought the Sleep and Glow pillow a few months ago ( Xmas present) and the lines around my nose have completely disappeared!! I am 60+ wear sunscreen do intense exercise (but not endurance) and all the good things Dr Dray talks about and my skin is 20 years better than others. Even my dermatologist is impressed ;) and I use nothing expensive except RetinA. Proof right here
I just turned 71 and look young for my age. My lips have gotten smaller so I just had a bullhorn upper lip lift. It turned out great and my doctor does not recommend lifting the orbicularus oris muscle as it can cause a weird smile.
Love that you had a procedure at 71! I had not heard of the "bullhorn" lip lift, so thank you for mentioning that. Had a rhinoplasty at 61 because I didn't like my nose. It's never too late to make yourself happy.
I noticed a pretty drastic change after 25. Not nessecarily the signs of aging Dr Dray discusses, but I definitely lost the "cute", baby-face look. Which can be a good thing. But to me it means there was enough structural changes underneath to be noticeable. It's all conservation from here on out lol
Same here , since being 25 my face as aged extremely fast . I went from looking 5 years younger to almost 5 years older ... stress , poor sleep and also hormonal changes are the biggest culprit
Chipmunk cheeks were a source of teasing in school but now my injector asked when I had cheek filler last? Never. She literally thought I had cheek filler!! Woo hoo!!
@@ikristinaany I used to take it in the morning. I have terrible sleep issues. And there’s conversations I’ve seen where it’s recommended to take at night to improve sleep. It’s been okay so far.
I do my best, I take supplements, I try and eat well, I get enough sleep, I exercise, drink water, I don't smoke but I do drink occasionally... but I will ultimately be saving up for procedures in the very near future, as there is a lot of pressure to look a certain way in my job. Thanks for this Doc... your the best 👌 Love Tia xxx
Great video! Old is the goal, only alternative is dying too young, who wants that? So embrace the changes as a privilege, making it to the later years of life. As a 60 y.o who has outlived my mum and sisters who sadly died younger, my big saggy nose and chin are a reminder of my luck.
I wish people would talk about sleep apnea more. I've had sleep apnea for about four years, and I finally found a treatment that works for me. I definitely feel like it contributed to the deterioration of my appearance.
I have sleep apnea too. I use an oral mouth appliance and I think it caused wrinkles on the sides of my chin. Please let me know what treatment works for you. Thank you
@@ellacraig5659 I got a dental device a few months ago from a sleep apnea dentist. It's probably similar to what you have. Mine is the latest tech and very small compared to older technology, so maybe you need an upgrade?
I am very thin and also thin faced. Im in my fifties and all the sun damage plus me staying thin throughout my life has made my facial fat scarce. I found that fat transfer is going to be the best solution for me , and I also will be able to negate having had fillers, as some persons who have had this procedure but, although in all truth, autonomous fat grafting is still a filler.
Dr. Dray I wanted to add that facial exercises are quite important as well. I had a stroke three years ago and doing daily facial exercises is helpful to tighter and youthful skin this certainly helped reverse my facial dropping which is helpful to all individuals as well as anyone with facial drooping
Dr Dray has a video on facial exercises and yoga for anti-aging along with facial massage. There are also all sorts of facial yoga like glowinface, face yoga expert, masumi, facerobics, etc.
@@lisehoover yeah I'm avoiding that lol I feel it will make wrinkles. I move my face the least amount as possible...within reason of course. Started botox a year ago to help me age gracefully.
I wish the US embraced aging... Regarding intense exercise, some people are more vulnerable to adrenal fatigue. Intense exercise promotes the release of cortisol because of the stress that is being placed on the body. I imagine that this might accelerate the aging process?
Contrary to popular belief i feel women in 30s look a different level of hot than 20s! Want to ask what is your opinion, donu like yourself better now than then?
@@Iminoamino growing up I always thought the 30s was where it was at lol I was always most jealous of sexy women in that age range. I feel I basically look the same since I was 20, but I've been a psycho about my skin since like 24 years old. Genetics play a part too...most important thing is taking care of yourself.
Interesting video Dr Dray. I'm almost 50 and only recently started to notice some aging along my jawline. It doesn't really bother me. I care more about sun damage and texture so I'm using 50+ sunscreen, differin at night and azelaic acid in morning (azclear 20%) and switching to more thick but plain face creams (QV night cream is awesome) has made a huge difference. I appreciate that I'm older and wiser. I embrace my age. It's all ok and a part of life 👌 🙏💐
You’re very amazing and I wish you could be my dermatologist. Your are very much to the point with no BS. You are very natural and don’t talk like you are superior to others. Everything you say is well understood. Stay blessed💕
Dr Dray, you really are the voice of truth - I am old as dirt and by sheer experience I can attest to the accuracy of what you said. A lot of it is the common sense that no one wants to hear. Thanks!!!
The right facial exercises can work. I see quite a number of face yogis who have very good facial tone and skin. It is amazing, especially the Japanese ones.
I applaud people who have the courage to change what they don’t like. I do not judge those who wish to make changes to their appearance to be happier. Life is too short to worry about what others have to say. Be brave and change.
Dr Dray, I have been using the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair and have experienced great results! My forehead wrinkles have literally disappeared. It’s amazing! I will try the eye cream next. Thank you so much for the recommendations on products! You are amazing!
I really appreciate your explanations on aging in each area. The details, as well as how to conteract some signs of aging and simply age gracefully through proper health measures. I like it that you said it's not bad all of these changes. Remember, each birthday is a gift. Just respect your body and be thankful for each day!
I had a big round face in my youth and young adulthood that I hated.Now people comment on my high and chiseled cheekbones. I'm happy with my 60 yr old face now.
God this is terrifying. I’m 47, and so scared to get old 😩 I see my mom getting older and I hate it. I see the change in her face , especially reaching almost 70, her appearance has changed a lot within the last 5 years. It’s so depressing
Be grateful you still have your mom. A lot don’t. Spend time with her. Buy her some beauty products if you can. Go to lunch, movies or just go for a walk.
Thank you for covering this topic. I don’t mind the lines or wrinkles. It’s the jowls that bother me. I have a thin face and now these jowls. It looks like I need liposuction of the jaw.
Yesss i hate the jowls. Im 45 and I want surgery for this but I’m afraid (and also it’s so expensive!) going to try the laser mask from omnilux but I doubt it will help
The non-drop of the jaw+neck is noticeable on old ballerinas (in her 80's and even 90's!) A full life tonifying and keeping extream isometrical strength over this area makes a huge difference🩰
Please get your hormones checked at least for a baseline. When estrogen was reduced my skin seemed to fall. Around mid 40s. You can’t fool around after that 😆😆😆
Since you helped me so much over the years in saving money and room for skincare products I'm going to invest this now in a new high quality bed. 🛏 😴Thanks so much for reminding me, the best things in life are the simple things.
I'm 33 with three young children including a nursing baby, so I can't use retinol, and I'm not able to exercise and sleep as much as I would like to. I am just trying to enjoy this season of my life and accept that I don't always have the time to prioritize myself right now or for the last several years. For now I'll just keep reapplying sunscreen and hope for the best 😁
By 33 I had 5 children and had also stopped prioritizing myself ......; the problem was, I got used to that non prioritizing attitude! I DO NOT recommend it. Wake up and start moisturizing & perhaps losing weight!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I have 4 kids, I'm 37, and just looking the best I ever have. Finally had some stuff done I promised myself, but before that all I did was SPF, moisturizer, stay outta the sun. You got this!!!
I began using Retin A around 40. Please don’t worry too much 🌷When estrogen is reduced later that is really when I noticed a serious difference in my skin. Enjoy being a Mom and creating beautiful memories. 🥰
@@kwclove7623 thank you so much! I just had to stop tretinoin because it caused a serious eczema flare. Thinking of Botox to prevent forehead lines, eventually. But I'm gonna give all the credit here to my mom who aged amazingly. I think genetics are a huge part of it!
I will be 30 in the next two months and I started noticing changes in my face this last year. I've never worried about it before but it seemed like all the changes came this year. I can't help but to check myself in the mirror everyday and see if I got a new wrinkle. I tried botox before for my 11s and to prevent wrinkles in my forehead and I hated it. I was thinking also about fillers or a facelift in the future. But I would love to learn to accept myself and embrace aging instead. I have more compassion for older women now because I know they probably went through the same thing I'm going through right now. Also, I don't have any children yet but I wouldn't want my children to see me worrying about aging. At the end, we are all going to get there.
Yeah but I absolutely freak out. I don't feel like an adult. I'm not afraid of death but I'm afraid of looking older... My body looks young but somehow my face looks so much mature these last 2 years.... I feel you, I'm also looking in the mirror and I'm afraid of looking older
Hi Dr. Dray! 👋🏻 Awesome job on your Channel here. I think that before finding your channel this sort of video would’ve been depressing to me. However, now that I’ve been not only watching for a few months now, but also learning, I’ve finally been able to start my anti aging journey and now I am no longer terrified of getting older and I am looking forward to aging with grace. 🙂 (oh I’m turning 38 this year and now excited to turn 40 soon thanks to you) 🤷🏼♀️😊
FaceTite is also a great option as a minimally invasive procedure for early signs of sagging and fat accumulation in the lower jaw/neck/chin area. It combines RF with heat & lipo.
Happy Wednesday Dr. Dray! Talking about aging I wonder if high levels of UV exposure during childhood can irreversibly impact the aging of the skin in adulthood although UV protection and retinoids are used consistently.
@@fruitpunch5260 if you are a child who played Outdoors a lot or did not have sunscreen applied to you, not every child has that luxury and not every parent has that knowledge, then the damage has been done but often doesn't start to present itself until later in life. As a child we were at the beach at least once a year for several days and as I recall there was no sunscreen in use. I can't really tell you when I began using sunscreen as I learned about the damaging effects of UV rays, hopefully I started early enough to make some kind of a difference.
I'm 50 and my biggest problem is sagging under my eyebrows. On one side it rests right on my eyelashes. I have recently gotten into skincare and I've learned a lot from you. I've recently added sunscreen and retinol into my skincare routine.
I’m not advising you to have plastic surgery but most dermatologists would refer you to a plastic surgeon for an upper blepharoplasty if it’s impeding your eyesight or you want a true change for purely cosmetic reasons. There is a limit to skincare and this is one of them. Sunscreen and retinol will not lift heavy, drooping eyelids. A consultation with a physician will confirm this. It’s the equivalent of people hoping skincare can remedy heavy jowls on the lower face. It can’t. But you should still use a retinoid and sunscreen for all the other amazing benefits!
The good news for that is, it is easily corrected with a blepharoplasty of the upper eyelid which is a very straightforward and simple operation on the right hands. They just need to remove the bit of spare sagging skin.
@@cv7958 I didn't mean to imply that I was using skincare to remedy the sagging eyelids. I was just saying that I've learned a lot about skincare from her.
Since I'm a kid I've always noticed that women who smoke and exposing alot themselves to the sun look soooooo old. Also, if you compare a 40 yo woman from 1992 with a 40 yo woman today, there's a huge difference. We can see the evolution and education of skincare.
Yea.. it seems like the better I eat the better I LOOK. (Plus I do workout daily) Want to plump skin? Eat a avocado a day. Drink plenty water. Eat spinach whenever you can. I’m telling you it goes a long way! Eat your fruits and vegetables because after 30 Mother Nature is not playing with you lol. When she sees fruits and veg she is pleased!
My face didn’t show age until 52. Along with volume loss and sagging, my body has also lost muscle mass. But yes, I have smaller eyes, narrow forehead, sagging jawline, crows feet starting, at 53 going on 54 in May. I wish I could be optimistic about the future of aging, but I am not.
Hi, Joelle and Vickie. Currently almost 47. Reading your comments I couldn' t avoid to think: how much is menopause involved in all that changes? I feel I' ll lost control of how I look (no matter what I' ll do) once my estrogens leave me. I apologize if my question made you feel uncomfortable🙏🏻. 🧛🏻♀️🖤
Hi, Joelle, Vicki and Sebum, do not despair, be GLAD! Your respective ages show each of you IS STILL ALIVE & learning as you go! I am in my 70’s and great full of each year lived. Dr. Dray’s videos have helped enormously. 👍🏻
@@sebumpostmortem I have no idea if it's estrogen related.. Sound very possible...tried collagen and that didn't seem to help and they say that's what you lose as you age
@@wulfsorenson8859 that's a very cynical view! The alternative is to never be afraid to reveal your age, or to lose anyone because of it; you should be proud of yourself; who cares what shallow people think?
I am amused at how the lips change as I used to think I had small lips, but now I have very nice lips in comparison to my friends who are close to my age. I do go to an exercise class 3 times a week and I do get at least 7 hours of sleep.I think my big thing is i wear sunscreen each and everyday. I wash my face & apply skincare & then sunscreen. People usually think I am about 15 year’s younger than I am and I have been to.d I am aging gracefully. I will never have filler or anything else as it scares me, so I am grateful for the way I seem to look. My huge thing was letting my hair go it’s natural color of white (thanks to Covid) because I wasn’t sure how it would make me feel. Well it has worked out great as I get many compliments on my hair. If they want to know what color it is I say “ it’s God’s color! Thanks for all your info as I have learned a lot! Thanks 😊
I've always heard that people with dry skin age faster but I only find articles that say dry skin enhances signs of aging but doesn't cause them. Also (as weird and crazy as it sounds) I wonder if sleeping under the covers can protect the skin from the cold at night and help maintain moisture? This video got me thinking lol 😄😁
@@cv7958 But would it be a good alternative in the hypothetical case you didn't have access to a humidifier? Or could acne be aggravated like when you use a face mask because you're in more contact with your breath which carries bacterial load?
I have the most oily skin and Still am the first of my friends to now have wrinkles under my eyes at 24 😭 even tough I’m pretty sure I’m one of the only ones to use retinol and sun protection 😩 life is so unfair
I found this video very interesting Dr Dray. You’ve really expanded your content over the past year. A good 8 minute nugget!! Sleep is something I need to work on :)
This "aging" thing is not in perspective: you dont look the same at 10 as you did at 5: you wont look the same at 25 as you did at 15. Lifestyle is 95% of looking good. Other things can help: creams, sunblock, etc. I wish the aging discussions were more realistic.👏👏👏
I get asked if I’m 17 and I’m turning 25 no lie like I had a big altercation with someone because they thought I was underage trying to sneak into a bar
@@christinat.7171 These percentages are completely the opposite to the ones the industry wants us to believe😅 (Also ethnicity plays its roll) I' m tired to preach in the desert aka retail. You can age gracefully with a good lifestyle and the cheapest moisturizer + sunscreen. If you think that this 500€ magic potion is gonna save you from smoking, drinking, tanning...🙄 But sadly, I' m forced to encourage the customers to buy it instead of recommending Dr Dray' s channel🤷🏻♀️
Loved your video. You did not sugar coat anything. Yes the face and body change drastically if you drink and smoke. Yes even in moderation unfortunately
Im 47, Ive been doing LISS cardio, usually barefoot cardio for decades while everyone I know has been doing HIIT. I may have bigger hips now but my face looks almost the same, Ive still got my juicy cheeks lol.
Great video! Thanks for making this a natural process with environmental factors that can speed (or modulate) the rate of facial aging. And for calling out the celebrity myth promoters who are confusing the biological realities of actual science and research!
SO much awesome content... I can't stop watching and the more I watch the more questions I have. Thank you for creating these videos. Maybe here are some questions you could address: 1. What are the roles of different hormones in skin, hair, and nails health? 2. Is there any known circadian rhythm association with skin/hair/nail health at the molecular and biochemical levels? Does this have an impact on shift worker disorder or on people with insomnia? 3. Can you talk about different hair textures and what to consider for their health? 4. Do you have any suggestions for skincare for hEDS (Hypermobile type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) patients? Is thin skin really a thing? If so, how does that work? 5. For the people that buy or make homemade skincare products like lotions, can you provide information as to how to have a level of quality control? Are there any regulations for skincare products? 6. Are there any Laser hair removal long-term effects on the skin or tissue in general? 7. Skincare for puppy pet owners, we tend to have broken skin as they grow from all the scratching and nibbling (teething) followed by all the licking. How do you suggest we protect our skin barrier? Any sour-tasting lotions that are safe and nourishing for our skin? Sometimes there are skin allergies to pets, do you have any suggestions for that? Also, do you have any suggestions as to how to maintain or ensure that there’s no contamination of the skincare products when there’s a pet around? 8. How does retinol activate gene transcription and how does that result in "better skin"? Is it because retinol activates gene transcription that makes it a teratogen?
@Mari M : Thank you for all your questions! All are important and I believe some wold take a whole program to answer instructively by Dr. Dray. Looking forward to her answers!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
I tackled my first half marathon last September at the age of 41. At 42, tackled another half marathon and finished in a little over two hours! While I have always maintained a workout routine with strength training, I never believed I would ever finish a half marathon. Aiming to finish a full marathon later this year! It's never too late to get moving.
Don’t forget to NOT rub your eyes so hard that you stretch your eye lids. It contributes to the lid drooping, causing a hooded effect. Also, I personally feel that those of us who maybe over did it on the exercise (I was addicted to running), changed our skin by altering our hormones and also spending increased time in the sun. Running all the time increased my testosterone, causing hirsutism & acne and I wouldn’t be surprised if it contributed to skin aging somewhat.
that eye rubbing pari is soo true .i suffer from hay fever and the constant eye rubbing has caused drooping eyelids way worse am 25 years old also it made the crows feet and under eye lines more prominent
Same @ increased testosterone, causing hirsutism and acne. I'm having this issue and I'm 38. I didn't have much acne or skin issues in my 20s but after 30, I started having these issues. It's frustrating.
Get moving
Eat well
Sleep well
Don’t drink or smoke
Protect from the sun.
Thank you Dr.
We need water though you have to drink
I dont drink or smoke and sleep well but I love sugar 😅 and also staying in the sun since we only have sunny warm days like 2-3 months a year in Sweden
Yes
Take a nice deep breath. Count your blessings. I remind myself what’s the alternative to aging. I’ll take aging.
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Yes!
What’s the alternative
I never thought of it that way. 😮
Good afternoon! I’m 56 years old and really appreciate this topic. Although I am heavily into eating well (in fact sipping my berry smoothie with alfalfa sprouts and oatmeal with hemp seed hearts now) I have yet to jump into exercise. I try very hard to get good sleep but last two years as a nurse have taken their toll. I DO get 7-9 hours sleep yet have not been great about exercise. I do adore going to the estheticians office for RF or microneedling … whatever I’m into that month. I write all this to let you know that you DO have some older women out here who listen to and love you to pieces. This topic is welcome.
Working out is hard. I recommend buying a stationary bike that you can use while watching tv. Or a tiny, mini trampoline for your living room. Exercise is scientifically proven to slow aging, improve skin, and lengthen your DNA telomeres (your life).
Same here. Of course I would say as a Nurse you get "some" form of exercise. Really good comment.
As someone who is 42 and hates exercise, check out grow with jo on here. I have forced myself to do 5 days a week exercise with her every morning the past few months and I now look forward to it. She’s amazing. Low impact, don’t need much room…. I promise you’ll fall in love with moving and feeling good.
@@Gardnertino I’m going to try that!
I would say buy a set of weights and put them in from of your mirror and whenever you feel like doing it do some lifting 5-10 times when it adds up it’s gonna make a difference
More people need to embrace aging and be healthy as much as possible. We are all here temporarily so try to live life not worrying about looks. Other people play a big role in that too.
Others will take this as a reason to get work done because life is too short to be unhappy with how you look. So… I’m torn between both reasons.
I'm not torn at all 😁 I plan on using all the tools at my disposal to look however I want. For me it's about looking your best at every age, not looking younger. People used to "age gracefully " because they had no choice and they were dead by 65 😵 Things have changed, and I plan on riding the anti-aging train all the way to the last stop 🤣🤣🤣🤣
That's not always easy. How old are you lol.
Really it is hard sometimes we have to love ourselves. Jennifer 🤩🤣
@@stuartpierce121 are you asking me or the OP?
@@Beth-pf6oo No just light hearted. This is Jennifer 🤩
Even just a little bit of exercise makes such a difference in your health. So many people have an all-or-nothing mentality that prevents them from exercising because they don’t have the time or energy to spend an hour in the gym every day. Get moving however you can!
I’m 27 and just had my second baby, I recently noticed in the mirror that my face structure looks more mature and I actually love it. With Sun protection measures and keeping the skin hydrated, I don’t mind aging in a beautiful way.
Get back to us when you’re 40 😂 just kidding! I found in my mid 20’s to mid 30’s I really embraced the slight changes and enjoyed them. As I approached 40 things continue to change and not exactly to my liking but trying my best to live a healthy lifestyle and embrace it.
27 yo, wait until you’re in your late 50’s. I doubt you will be saying, o don’t mind aging. Seriously.
im 30 i look a lot more mature and i feel like i look better than in my early 20's. but i know this wont last lol
@@uwsgrrrl9981 maybe so. my 74 year old grandmother looks beautiful and vibrant to me in her mature age, but I know everyone has their own perspective on vanity. Similarly to how some feel beautiful in their natural grey hair while others feel better by coloring it.
@@abs9593 it's sad that all of these insecure people are coming to you ❤you do you, I've seen the prettiest n hottest 50 year olds 60 year olds that look better than young ones 😁
I really appreciate that you make sure to keep addressing the damage that alcohol does to our skin and overall health. When I first started watching your videos I was still drinking and I'm sure I just kind of eye rolled through those parts, but having given up alcohol for almost a year now and having learned how truly bad it is for you, I'm so appreciative of the people out there, like you, who are willing to go against our societal obsession with alcohol and tell the hard truth about it. Thank you for that.
Normalize getting and looking older it’s a part of life. Eat well, exercise, try not to stress, take care of yourself
I’m 30 but people assume I’m 18-20. Not one person in my entire life has guessed my age correctly. Of course, the goal isn’t to look 18-20. The goal is to be healthy 30. And inevitably, if you exercise, eat clean, use retinoids and sunscreen liberally (which I’ve done since my teens), you will end up looking younger. We want to age but I think most people don’t want to “look” aged because the vast majority of signs of aging is due to UV damage/less than stellar lifestyle choices (processed food, lack of sleep/exercise etc.). There will always be signs of aging (volume loss, gravity) but to look younger, realistically, means you are in health and taking care of yourself. It’s holistic. I know people who are healthy in that they eat clean and exercise routinely but they have a lot of sun damage from lack of sunscreen/sun avoidance. So you can be great in certain areas and not so great in other areas (skin health). Optimize your health in different facets and it’ll optimize your looks. I don’t mind getting older but if I see a lot of sun spots, hyperpigmentation I know I’m not taking care of my skin properly. Nothing wrong with addressing signs of aging when it’s typically indicative of something health wise.
Hear Hear. Great advice!
@@cv7958 Very well written!
Nah I’m happy to remain looking half my age makes me feel like I have an extra life up my sleeve
@@cv7958 46 yo here! I can confirm😉 Nobody has never ever ever guessed my age. The goal is to keep myself fit in a good shape, agility, energy level and to cushion the aging process but not to deny it at all. 🧛🏻♀️🖤
As another 56 year old, you have made a huge difference in how I think of and treat my skin. It's never looked better! Thank you!
It’s so gratifying to hear someone who tell us the truth. No magic potions. Thank you Dr Dray. Clean living, basic care.
Our society has a huge problem with getting old. I would like to age in peace.
Yes, old = bad and ugly. But we're all doomed.
I love this...ageing in peace. Yes that's what I want to do. Age in peace!
Yes, because aging sucks! Your body slowly breaks down and doesn’t work as well as it used to. Aging wouldn’t be so bad if the quality of life was still good. Should we stop criticizing older people for the way they look? Definitely! We can’t help but age. But should we try to fight it with extensive research? Hell yeah! So many diseases would be prevented if we can slow down (or even stop) aging.
@@coya8coy175 exactly, we should stop making feel people wrong/guilty because of their wrinkles. Diseases are another aspect of aging and I am not talking about that.
Skin is our biggest organ, she is a doctor of skin, right? If you don't want to know about things you can do to rejuvenate, you can always listen to doctors of other health sciences.
You're absolutely correct about smoking.....that will age you like crazy. My mom always looked 20 years younger than her age...my mother in law always looked 20 years older than her age. Plus smoking screws up your gums, which causes tooth loss....that ages you as well.
As a woman in my in my 50's I regret the things I did to my skin in my 20's. If I had known then what I know now I would have done alot different. But.... Since I can't change that I am so glad that I found your channel.
What did you do that you regret
You've literally taught me everything i know about skincare. Thank you 🌹
Thanks for watching
My sisters friend is studying his PHD on age reversing effects of SPF. I have seen this first hand on my own skin thanks to Dr Dray! 😍
wearing suncreen can reverse ageing? What about reversing wrinkles?
The Gwyneth P. Comment was hysterical. Love it when you’re funny!
I was thinking about this recently. I'm 39 and I don't have wrinkles but I look older somehow. This has been helpful to pinpoint why. I definitely see a difference in my face when I have a stricter workout regimen in my life.
I've seen ladies age 40+ with perfect wrinkle free skin, no visible pores. But they still look their age. The youthful look of a 18 year old. You can never get it back. Do all the surgeries and makeup you want. In just a split second I can see the difference. I guess most people can. It will be a strange world in the future where technologies and therapeutics will be able to truely reverse aging, or at least visually. Imagine a 50 year old looking like 18. It would have alot of consequences. Personally, started to only see my nasolabial folds at 37 and got a mature look. Think that is a sign of what's more to come.
Yeah, same. I swear, my skin hasn't really visibly changed over the last ten years or so (I'm 41) especially since I've now started taking care of my skin properly.
But people do usually guess my age pretty correctly.
I don't know what it is, either. If I compare myself directly to other women my age, my skin does look nicer (I've always lived very healthily, never smoked or sunbathed), but I still do kinda look my age 🤷🏻♀️
Look at other thing in your face
Like long midface
Long philtrum
Hooded eyes etc ...
Check out Dr Amir Karam's channel... He makes 60 year olds look 27.
You look older or younger when you work out more?
The sleep thing is so tough because it is completely out of my control. I have had a severe sleep disorder for 12 years now that I think will be with me forever so I do everything possible for my skin to keep it healthy! Exercise, eat healthy, wear sunscreen and use retinoids. Do the things that you can control but don’t beat yourself up over the things you can’t control.
Ashwagandha before bed.... with help oil too... changed my life
No one will ever stick needles in my face...but I do see my dermatologist regularly and I may eventually have some laser work, especially on my nose which has taken the brunt of sun damage on my face. I wish I had Dr Dray in my early life to tell me to wear sun screen...but I definitely am listening now! Your videos are always great, and so informative.
I can't stress the sunscreen thing enough! I wish i had started wearing it daily many years ago. It's the cheapest, but most effective anti-aging/skin health promoting product out there! I have seen a major improvement since using a quality UVA/UVB sunscreen daily. Even before i started getting botox (in small amounts for deep wrinkle prevention).
Dr Dray has made a huge impact on me through this video with regards to smoking and skin aging. My incentive to quit smoking was permanent body hair removal, but I wasn't a candidate for laser therapy. So I continued smoking. Well now I'm quitting and for good, I'll be 45 in a couple months. And when I turn 46 I'll be a non smoker for over a year and my new reward is to repair the damage caused by smoking. I have a plan to make this happen and also very competitive so I know can quit and This is the incentive I need.
I finally bought the Sleep and Glow pillow a few months ago ( Xmas present) and the lines around my nose have completely disappeared!! I am 60+ wear sunscreen do intense exercise (but not endurance) and all the good things Dr Dray talks about and my skin is 20 years better than others. Even my dermatologist is impressed ;) and I use nothing expensive except RetinA. Proof right here
I just turned 71 and look young for my age. My lips have gotten smaller so I just had a bullhorn upper lip lift. It turned out great and my doctor does not recommend lifting the orbicularus oris muscle as it can cause a weird smile.
Love that you had a procedure at 71! I had not heard of the "bullhorn" lip lift, so thank you for mentioning that. Had a rhinoplasty at 61 because I didn't like my nose. It's never too late to make yourself happy.
@@jr-pr9lw I agree…if you don’t like something and you can do something about it, change it if you want…life’s too short!
I noticed a pretty drastic change after 25. Not nessecarily the signs of aging Dr Dray discusses, but I definitely lost the "cute", baby-face look. Which can be a good thing. But to me it means there was enough structural changes underneath to be noticeable. It's all conservation from here on out lol
Same, after 25 I noticed a lot of changes, not on my face only but also with gray hairs and tiredness
Sameee!!!! I was 24 when I lost my _buccal fat_ 🧛🏻♀️
@@Bia-lm8it Fatigue was a big one for me too. No more late nights that's for sure.
Same here , since being 25 my face as aged extremely fast . I went from looking 5 years younger to almost 5 years older ... stress , poor sleep and also hormonal changes are the biggest culprit
Chipmunk cheeks were a source of teasing in school but now my injector asked when I had cheek filler last? Never. She literally thought I had cheek filler!! Woo hoo!!
I have chubby cheeks and always hated it but then again I got it from my grandma and she looked way younger than she was.
I've been taking Vitamin D 5000 IU an hour before I sleep and I feel it's made a difference. I'm experiencing deeper sleep. So far so good.
Don't take vit d before sleep,always in the morning,google it
@@ikristinaany I used to take it in the morning. I have terrible sleep issues. And there’s conversations I’ve seen where it’s recommended to take at night to improve sleep. It’s been okay so far.
@@Idk-do4db i may try taking it at night! Does it really help? I ususlly take my Vit D in the morning.
I do my best, I take supplements, I try and eat well, I get enough sleep, I exercise, drink water, I don't smoke but I do drink occasionally... but I will ultimately be saving up for procedures in the very near future, as there is a lot of pressure to look a certain way in my job.
Thanks for this Doc... your the best 👌
Love Tia xxx
Yes, I work in tech and see this unspoken pressure as well. It's crazy. I'm paid to code, but my ability to stay employed depends a lot on how I look.
@@athens31415 how come?
Great video! Old is the goal, only alternative is dying too young, who wants that? So embrace the changes as a privilege, making it to the later years of life. As a 60 y.o who has outlived my mum and sisters who sadly died younger, my big saggy nose and chin are a reminder of my luck.
Love this 💖
So sorry you lost your mom and sisters so soon!
I wish people would talk about sleep apnea more. I've had sleep apnea for about four years, and I finally found a treatment that works for me. I definitely feel like it contributed to the deterioration of my appearance.
I have sleep apnea too. I use an oral mouth appliance and I think it caused wrinkles on the sides of my chin. Please let me know what treatment works for you. Thank you
@@ellacraig5659 I got a dental device a few months ago from a sleep apnea dentist. It's probably similar to what you have. Mine is the latest tech and very small compared to older technology, so maybe you need an upgrade?
I have been extremely unhappy and stressed in my life for the past 2 years..it’s really showing. Thanks for the insight
I am very thin and also thin faced. Im in my fifties and all the sun damage plus me staying thin throughout my life has made my facial fat scarce. I found that fat transfer is going to be the best solution for me , and I also will be able to negate having had fillers, as some persons who have had this procedure but, although in all truth, autonomous fat grafting is still a filler.
I did all the right things. When a chronic illnesses hits your body gets destroyed. My skin and muscles in the face were good at 57. Not now.
Dr. Dray I wanted to add that facial exercises are quite important as well. I had a stroke three years ago and doing daily facial exercises is helpful to tighter and youthful skin this certainly helped reverse my facial dropping which is helpful to all individuals as well as anyone with facial drooping
What exercises did you do for facial dropping?
I would also like to find out what kind of exercise can be done because I have stroke just last year...
Dr Dray has a video on facial exercises and yoga for anti-aging along with facial massage. There are also all sorts of facial yoga like glowinface, face yoga expert, masumi, facerobics, etc.
There is no proof that facial exercises work. It may create even more wrinkles by moving the muscles unnecessarily.
@@lisehoover yeah I'm avoiding that lol I feel it will make wrinkles. I move my face the least amount as possible...within reason of course. Started botox a year ago to help me age gracefully.
I wish the US embraced aging...
Regarding intense exercise, some people are more vulnerable to adrenal fatigue. Intense exercise promotes the release of cortisol because of the stress that is being placed on the body. I imagine that this might accelerate the aging process?
It is likely a combination of sheering forces from repetitive motions with distance running, combined with sun exposure.
She provides an excellent service to the public.
Thank you so much for covering this topic. I’m 30 this year and have noticed that my face is different from my 20s,
Thanks for watching
Same, soon to be 32 and recently I noticed that my face is different from my 20s
Contrary to popular belief i feel women in 30s look a different level of hot than 20s! Want to ask what is your opinion, donu like yourself better now than then?
@@Iminoamino growing up I always thought the 30s was where it was at lol I was always most jealous of sexy women in that age range. I feel I basically look the same since I was 20, but I've been a psycho about my skin since like 24 years old. Genetics play a part too...most important thing is taking care of yourself.
@@Bia-lm8it I'm in the same boat. 32 in 3 months
Thank you for being so honest... Doc, you are the best! Also I want to congratulate you for normalizing using very little makeup!!!
Genetics plays a huge role, too. My grandmother had beautiful skin up until she passed at age 98.
hahaha the Gwyneth bit had me rolling,
Interesting video Dr Dray. I'm almost 50 and only recently started to notice some aging along my jawline. It doesn't really bother me. I care more about sun damage and texture so I'm using 50+ sunscreen, differin at night and azelaic acid in morning (azclear 20%) and switching to more thick but plain face creams (QV night cream is awesome) has made a huge difference. I appreciate that I'm older and wiser. I embrace my age. It's all ok and a part of life 👌 🙏💐
True wisdom!❤
You are my holy grail of all things skincare. I have taken my skin from inflamed to great following your advice. Thank you with all my heart.
You’re very amazing and I wish you could be my dermatologist. Your are very much to the point with no BS. You are very natural and don’t talk like you are superior to others. Everything you say is well understood. Stay blessed💕
Dr Dray, you really are the voice of truth - I am old as dirt and by sheer experience I can attest to the accuracy of what you said. A lot of it is the common sense that no one wants to hear. Thanks!!!
I like how much hard work and home work has gone into your uploads
The right facial exercises can work. I see quite a number of face yogis who have very good facial tone and skin. It is amazing, especially the Japanese ones.
I applaud people who have the courage to change what they don’t like. I do not judge those who wish to make changes to their appearance to be happier. Life is too short to worry about what others have to say. Be brave and change.
Dr Dray, I have been using the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair and have experienced great results! My forehead wrinkles have literally disappeared. It’s amazing! I will try the eye cream next. Thank you so much for the recommendations on products! You are amazing!
I really appreciate your explanations on aging in each area. The details, as well as how to conteract some signs of aging and simply age gracefully through proper health measures. I like it that you said it's not bad all of these changes.
Remember, each birthday is a gift. Just respect your body and be thankful for each day!
I had a big round face in my youth and young adulthood that I hated.Now people comment on my high and chiseled cheekbones. I'm happy with my 60 yr old face now.
God this is terrifying. I’m 47, and so scared to get old 😩 I see my mom getting older and I hate it. I see the change in her face , especially reaching almost 70, her appearance has changed a lot within the last 5 years. It’s so depressing
I have friends that weren’t lucky enough to reach 70, and some not lucky enough to reach 47. Careful what you wish for, sweetie.
Be grateful you still have your mom. A lot don’t. Spend time with her. Buy her some beauty products if you can. Go to lunch, movies or just go for a walk.
Love this. Leading a healthy lifestyle is helpful but I hope we can embrace age. It’s a beautiful thing. Exercise and eat healthy of course.
Thank you for covering this topic. I don’t mind the lines or wrinkles. It’s the jowls that bother me. I have a thin face and now these jowls. It looks like I need liposuction of the jaw.
Yesss i hate the jowls. Im 45 and I want surgery for this but I’m afraid (and also it’s so expensive!) going to try the laser mask from omnilux but I doubt it will help
Watch out. Liposuction can cause loose skin after 35. In some cases it could make them worse. You’re better having a thread lift.
The red light mask is great for skin. But it will help minimally with jowls.
The non-drop of the jaw+neck is noticeable on old ballerinas (in her 80's and even 90's!) A full life tonifying and keeping extream isometrical strength over this area makes a huge difference🩰
Interesting.
I am turning 41 this year and probably already a candidate for a full face and necklift 😩
Get a deep plane facelift if you do, the results are absolutely amazing.
@@LolaOpheliac Yeah, that's what I am hoping to have at some point
@@LolaOpheliac yes👍
Happy Wednesday! 💕💕Yes, excellent topic. I would say age 41/42 my face skin drastically changed.
Happy Wednesday 😊
@@DrDrayzday 😀
Yes at 42 I noticed the changes start with some sagging in the face
@@freshlimejuice ya that too. I enjoyed this video. Well I enjoy every video but appreciated these explanations and not alone 😀
Please get your hormones checked at least for a baseline. When estrogen was reduced my skin seemed to fall. Around mid 40s. You can’t fool around after that 😆😆😆
Since you helped me so much over the years in saving money and room for skincare products I'm going to invest this now in a new high quality bed. 🛏 😴Thanks so much for reminding me, the best things in life are the simple things.
Well -spended- invested money!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🧛🏻♀️🖤
I'm 33 with three young children including a nursing baby, so I can't use retinol, and I'm not able to exercise and sleep as much as I would like to. I am just trying to enjoy this season of my life and accept that I don't always have the time to prioritize myself right now or for the last several years. For now I'll just keep reapplying sunscreen and hope for the best 😁
By 33 I had 5 children and had also stopped prioritizing myself ......; the problem was, I got used to that non prioritizing attitude! I DO NOT recommend it. Wake up and start moisturizing & perhaps losing weight!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I have 4 kids, I'm 37, and just looking the best I ever have. Finally had some stuff done I promised myself, but before that all I did was SPF, moisturizer, stay outta the sun. You got this!!!
I began using Retin A around 40. Please don’t worry too much 🌷When estrogen is reduced later that is really when I noticed a serious difference in my skin. Enjoy being a Mom and creating beautiful memories. 🥰
@@ririimari YOU look incredible and clearly will age beautifully!! 🥰. You have all the info to keep yourself looking amazing!!
@@kwclove7623 thank you so much! I just had to stop tretinoin because it caused a serious eczema flare. Thinking of Botox to prevent forehead lines, eventually. But I'm gonna give all the credit here to my mom who aged amazingly. I think genetics are a huge part of it!
sculptra is a great one for facial volume restoration with regards to collagen loss
After I turned 60 I really noticed aging but I try to be philosophical. I’m healthy and still alive, beats the alternative 😀
I like your name lol clever
You're really lucky aging didn't start before 60. You must have exceptional genes.
LOL!!
BTW, my dermatologist's thinks I'm cheating on them its because you've helped me so much, truly.
God bless you♥️
I will be 30 in the next two months and I started noticing changes in my face this last year. I've never worried about it before but it seemed like all the changes came this year. I can't help but to check myself in the mirror everyday and see if I got a new wrinkle. I tried botox before for my 11s and to prevent wrinkles in my forehead and I hated it. I was thinking also about fillers or a facelift in the future. But I would love to learn to accept myself and embrace aging instead. I have more compassion for older women now because I know they probably went through the same thing I'm going through right now. Also, I don't have any children yet but I wouldn't want my children to see me worrying about aging. At the end, we are all going to get there.
Yeah but I absolutely freak out. I don't feel like an adult. I'm not afraid of death but I'm afraid of looking older... My body looks young but somehow my face looks so much mature these last 2 years.... I feel you, I'm also looking in the mirror and I'm afraid of looking older
more videos like this please! i like to hear about aging for specific features like this 😱
Hi Dr. Dray! 👋🏻 Awesome job on your Channel here. I think that before finding your channel this sort of video would’ve been depressing to me. However, now that I’ve been not only watching for a few months now, but also learning, I’ve finally been able to start my anti aging journey and now I am no longer terrified of getting older and I am looking forward to aging with grace. 🙂 (oh I’m turning 38 this year and now excited to turn 40 soon thanks to you) 🤷🏼♀️😊
FaceTite is also a great option as a minimally invasive procedure for early signs of sagging and fat accumulation in the lower jaw/neck/chin area. It combines RF with heat & lipo.
PLEASE DO A VIDEO on this new trend called BB Glow . Is it good for skin of colour ? What are the dangers associated with this procedure ? 🙏🏼
Wonder if for cardio, if keeping the heart rate lower (like 65-75% max heart rate rather than 85% up), would prevent the negative aging effects.
Happy Wednesday Dr. Dray!
Talking about aging I wonder if high levels of UV exposure during childhood can irreversibly impact the aging of the skin in adulthood although UV protection and retinoids are used consistently.
UV in early childhood does have lasting effects, though wearing sunscreen and retinoids can help reverse some
@@DrDrayzday Why does UV damage from childhood affect skin so much later? I thought we shed skin quite frequently
@@fruitpunch5260 if you are a child who played Outdoors a lot or did not have sunscreen applied to you, not every child has that luxury and not every parent has that knowledge, then the damage has been done but often doesn't start to present itself until later in life. As a child we were at the beach at least once a year for several days and as I recall there was no sunscreen in use. I can't really tell you when I began using sunscreen as I learned about the damaging effects of UV rays, hopefully I started early enough to make some kind of a difference.
I'm 50 and my biggest problem is sagging under my eyebrows. On one side it rests right on my eyelashes. I have recently gotten into skincare and I've learned a lot from you. I've recently added sunscreen and retinol into my skincare routine.
I’m not advising you to have plastic surgery but most dermatologists would refer you to a plastic surgeon for an upper blepharoplasty if it’s impeding your eyesight or you want a true change for purely cosmetic reasons. There is a limit to skincare and this is one of them. Sunscreen and retinol will not lift heavy, drooping eyelids. A consultation with a physician will confirm this. It’s the equivalent of people hoping skincare can remedy heavy jowls on the lower face. It can’t. But you should still use a retinoid and sunscreen for all the other amazing benefits!
The good news for that is, it is easily corrected with a blepharoplasty of the upper eyelid which is a very straightforward and simple operation on the right hands. They just need to remove the bit of spare sagging skin.
@@cv7958 I didn't mean to imply that I was using skincare to remedy the sagging eyelids. I was just saying that I've learned a lot about skincare from her.
@@Cicelyize I wish I could afford to do this.
@@sherribaker9135 it can’t be so expensive… and it shouldn’t really, it’s just trimming the bit of skin off the lid and stitching it neatly.
Just turned 50. Boy, is it ever wrecking havoc on the skin on my face.
Estrogen replacement therapy
@@Marasma101 I have an appt to discuss this.
@@MyAnchor619 Did anyone mentioned estrogen? Hellow??? 🙋🏻♀️
On the same point. Trying to take the right decision... Sending tones of health 🧛🏻♀️🖤
@@sebumpostmortem Awaiting doctor appt to look into estrogen.
At 35 my hooded eyes are gone ( do have loose skin lol) and my bone structure coming through better! I look better than when I was in my twenties imo
Since I'm a kid I've always noticed that women who smoke and exposing alot themselves to the sun look soooooo old. Also, if you compare a 40 yo woman from 1992 with a 40 yo woman today, there's a huge difference. We can see the evolution and education of skincare.
Fascinating topic, Dr. Dray xo I am 59 and can so relate!
Yea.. it seems like the better I eat the better I LOOK. (Plus I do workout daily) Want to plump skin? Eat a avocado a day. Drink plenty water. Eat spinach whenever you can. I’m telling you it goes a long way! Eat your fruits and vegetables because after 30 Mother Nature is not playing with you lol. When she sees fruits and veg she is pleased!
My face didn’t show age until 52. Along with volume loss and sagging, my body has also lost muscle mass.
But yes, I have smaller eyes, narrow forehead, sagging jawline, crows feet starting, at 53 going on 54 in May.
I wish I could be optimistic about the future of aging, but I am not.
I get it...I am 66 and don't really have wrinkles but the past couple of years I have sagging around my mouth/jowls...nothing seems to help it
Hi, Joelle and Vickie. Currently almost 47. Reading your comments I couldn' t avoid to think: how much is menopause involved in all that changes? I feel I' ll lost control of how I look (no matter what I' ll do) once my estrogens leave me. I apologize if my question made you feel uncomfortable🙏🏻. 🧛🏻♀️🖤
Hi, Joelle, Vicki and Sebum, do not despair, be GLAD! Your respective ages show each of you IS STILL ALIVE & learning as you go! I am in my 70’s and great full of each year lived. Dr. Dray’s videos have helped enormously. 👍🏻
@@carmengarcia-pm5ft 😍 Reading you sounds ✨ Thanks for your reply. Have a healthy and blessed day 🧛🏻♀️🖤
@@sebumpostmortem I have no idea if it's estrogen related..
Sound very possible...tried collagen and that didn't seem to help and they say that's what you lose as you age
Pro tip: Don’t tell people your age because once they know it changes their perception of you.
Exactly!!!
Sad.
@@wulfsorenson8859 that's a very cynical view! The alternative is to never be afraid to reveal your age, or to lose anyone because of it; you should be proud of yourself; who cares what shallow people think?
@@Rossiegirl try online dating and put your real age.
@@wulfsorenson8859 shame doesn't do anyone any good. Grow up
I am amused at how the lips change as I used to think I had small lips, but now I have very nice lips in comparison to my friends who are close to my age. I do go to an exercise class 3 times a week and I do get at least 7 hours of sleep.I think my big thing is i wear sunscreen each and everyday. I wash my face & apply skincare & then sunscreen. People usually think I am about 15 year’s younger than I am and I have been to.d I am aging gracefully. I will never have filler or anything else as it scares me, so I am grateful for the way I seem to look. My huge thing was letting my hair go it’s natural color of white (thanks to Covid) because I wasn’t sure how it would make me feel. Well it has worked out great as I get many compliments on my hair. If they want to know what color it is I say “ it’s God’s color! Thanks for all your info as I have learned a lot! Thanks 😊
Hello & Good Morning, Dr. Dray . Happy Hump Day 🌸🤍😊🎀
Greetings Maricel Gundayao hope u r well n Happy Wednesday😀👍💜….
Iove the Hello Gwyneth Paltrow bit.😁 nailed it there.
Thanks, Doc ! You're the best ! See ya tomorrow
I've always heard that people with dry skin age faster but I only find articles that say dry skin enhances signs of aging but doesn't cause them. Also (as weird and crazy as it sounds) I wonder if sleeping under the covers can protect the skin from the cold at night and help maintain moisture? This video got me thinking lol 😄😁
It’s not about cold. It’s about moisture. So you could use a humidifier instead of having to tuck your head under the blanket.
If you want to maintain moisture watch her several videos on humectants, moisturize and how and when to apply.
@@cv7958 But would it be a good alternative in the hypothetical case you didn't have access to a humidifier? Or could acne be aggravated like when you use a face mask because you're in more contact with your breath which carries bacterial load?
Not that dry skin ages faster but it's likely to manifest signs of ageing, think that makes sense.
Not all aging dry skin is the best habitat for wrinkles to form
I have the most oily skin and Still am the first of my friends to now have wrinkles under my eyes at 24 😭 even tough I’m pretty sure I’m one of the only ones to use retinol and sun protection 😩 life is so unfair
All those things you mentioned about the eyes are so right on and In addition, my eyes actually look like they’re are receding into my head!
I found this video very interesting Dr Dray. You’ve really expanded your content over the past year. A good 8 minute nugget!! Sleep is something I need to work on :)
This "aging" thing is not in perspective: you dont look the same at 10 as you did at 5: you wont look the same at 25 as you did at 15. Lifestyle is 95% of looking good. Other things can help: creams, sunblock, etc. I wish the aging discussions were more realistic.👏👏👏
@@elia7011 so sorry for your loss. ❤
I get asked if I’m 17 and I’m turning 25 no lie like I had a big altercation with someone because they thought I was underage trying to sneak into a bar
@@christinat.7171 These percentages are completely the opposite to the ones the industry wants us to believe😅 (Also ethnicity plays its roll) I' m tired to preach in the desert aka retail. You can age gracefully with a good lifestyle and the cheapest moisturizer + sunscreen. If you think that this 500€ magic potion is gonna save you from smoking, drinking, tanning...🙄 But sadly, I' m forced to encourage the customers to buy it instead of recommending Dr Dray' s channel🤷🏻♀️
Joggers often have a great body but their faces often looks like it’s falling especially in women. Such practical advice thanks 🦋
Loved your video. You did not sugar coat anything. Yes the face and body change drastically if you drink and smoke. Yes even in moderation unfortunately
Bone loss with menopause!
Do you have videos that discuss the different laser treatments and which work for say saggy skin or facial appearance
It's ok to age
Im 47, Ive been doing LISS cardio, usually barefoot cardio for decades while everyone I know has been doing HIIT. I may have bigger hips now but my face looks almost the same, Ive still got my juicy cheeks lol.
Interesting. Do you run/jog?
@@sams9181 I prefer walking, I keep my cardio low impact, prevents facial and chest sag.
Great video! Thanks for making this a natural process with environmental factors that can speed (or modulate) the rate of facial aging. And for calling out the celebrity myth promoters who are confusing the biological realities of actual science and research!
SO much awesome content... I can't stop watching and the more I watch the more questions I have. Thank you for creating these videos. Maybe here are some questions you could address:
1. What are the roles of different hormones in skin, hair, and nails health?
2. Is there any known circadian rhythm association with skin/hair/nail health at the molecular and biochemical levels? Does this have an impact on shift worker disorder or on people with insomnia?
3. Can you talk about different hair textures and what to consider for their health?
4. Do you have any suggestions for skincare for hEDS (Hypermobile type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) patients? Is thin skin really a thing? If so, how does that work?
5. For the people that buy or make homemade skincare products like lotions, can you provide information as to how to have a level of quality control? Are there any regulations for skincare products?
6. Are there any Laser hair removal long-term effects on the skin or tissue in general?
7. Skincare for puppy pet owners, we tend to have broken skin as they grow from all the scratching and nibbling (teething) followed by all the licking. How do you suggest we protect our skin barrier? Any sour-tasting lotions that are safe and nourishing for our skin? Sometimes there are skin allergies to pets, do you have any suggestions for that? Also, do you have any suggestions as to how to maintain or ensure that there’s no contamination of the skincare products when there’s a pet around?
8. How does retinol activate gene transcription and how does that result in "better skin"? Is it because retinol activates gene transcription that makes it a teratogen?
@Mari M : Thank you for all your questions! All are important and I believe some wold take a whole program to answer instructively by Dr. Dray. Looking forward to her answers!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
I tackled my first half marathon last September at the age of 41.
At 42, tackled another half marathon and finished in a little over two hours!
While I have always maintained a workout routine with strength training, I never believed I would ever finish a half marathon.
Aiming to finish a full marathon later this year!
It's never too late to get moving.
🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Simply BRAVO! Please, don' t forget to slather yourself with sunscreen from head to toe😜
who cares
Another fabulous video. Very informative.
Thank you ♥️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you - i LOVED this video - simple tips on how to change these little (but all combined BIG) ageing issues. Id love a part 2. Thank you so much.
Back to Basics...inside and outside.👍
Thank you I'm an older lady too but, love to watch you I have got to incorporate exercise by some means xx
Don’t forget to NOT rub your eyes so hard that you stretch your eye lids. It contributes to the lid drooping, causing a hooded effect.
Also, I personally feel that those of us who maybe over did it on the exercise (I was addicted to running), changed our skin by altering our hormones and also spending increased time in the sun. Running all the time increased my testosterone, causing hirsutism & acne and I wouldn’t be surprised if it contributed to skin aging somewhat.
that eye rubbing pari is soo true .i suffer from hay fever and the constant eye rubbing has caused drooping eyelids way worse am 25 years old also it made the crows feet and under eye lines more prominent
Same @ increased testosterone, causing hirsutism and acne. I'm having this issue and I'm 38. I didn't have much acne or skin issues in my 20s but after 30, I started having these issues. It's frustrating.
More good advice : Make sure not to stare at the sun, it will be burn your eyes out...
Thank You So Much, Doctor! Your clear, straightforward, and practical advice is the way to go!
Happy Wednesday great video as usual thanks for sharing.
Thank you Dr. Dray for these informative videos! Happy Wednesday! 😊
Thanks for watching