Appreciate the in depth explanation on how these products actually work within the skin. I've been using Differin for several months and my sensitive skin tolerates it well. Thanks as, always, for keeping us educated. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! Hope you have a cozy evening. 💜
You know your stuff. I’ve been following your advice for a little over a year and I must say that at 74 years of age, I receive compliments (I still work where I meet scores of people daily) about how nice my skin is. It was NOT so nice last year. Your advice and product recommendations and application procedures are the reason. Thank you.
Let me join the chorus! I'm in my 60's, first 'met' Dr. Dray 16 months ago. My skin looks better now than it has in 2 decades because I've been following her uncomplicated, purposeful advice. Love this channel!☮️💙💚💜
Extremely interesting presentation ! Very well made speech and i felt as if i am in Biology advanced class Felt so good listening and understanding the functions of retinol , benefits and more . Excellent !! 👌 👏👏 🙏🌻🌸🌹💕
My skin tolerates retinol well and I have seen beneficial effects from it like smoother skin and fewer lines. However, not everybody is so lucky. My husband cannot tolerate any form of it, it leads to dry irritated skin that actually has the appearance of increased lines. I recommended that he use my eye cream when he was looking for one and I was so confused when his eyes actually looked worse after using it. Btw, I am Asian but he has Irish skin that burns very easily and is probably quite sensitive, I wonder if that is a factor and the ability to tolerate retinol
I have Irish ancestry, too, but sensitive skin, as diagnosed by doctors. I use products approved for sensitive skin, only, as I'm subject to eczema flares, as well.
I have used tretinoin, with increasing strengths, for seven years with very little irritation, but very little benefit, either. I’ve also had laser treatments, with loads of crusting, but when the crusts finally healed, there was no improvement. I’ve been through two red light masks, with only a little improvement, and I’ve also tried Juvederm and Radiesse-which I mostly absorbed. I’d like a face lift, but where I live, that’s $100,000! That’s WITHOUT lifting the neck to the eyes😱
Has he tried: putting a layer of moisturizer on first with maybe a petroleum, letting it dry before putting on his retinol? Also he could do short term contact therapy (: do those initial steps I mentioned, but leaving it on for 5 minutes before washing it off? I only ever had issue with retinol using it every single day, letting it get into skin folds, and using it after clay masks. Now when I use it, I just get extended breakouts which are frustrating
Greetings Dr Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Tuesday😀n what a Wonderful Vid…. thanks n This is Gonna b so Insightful🔥👍n Continued Blessings to All💜….
Those with oily acne prone skin should not use retinol in a form of heavy cream. Clear serum texture works better and there could be a allergic reaction to other carrier and added ingredients.
Always love listening to you Dr. Dray. Love the science ! Why do they suggest to apply it after moisturizer as the last step? Shouldn't we apply it first after cleansing?
Could you please elaborate on the bit at 4:48 ? I know you say here that retinol won’t age us more rapidly, but as a biochemistry student everything I know (which is limited when it comes to specifics about skin cells) points me toward the fact that increased cell turnover will age you faster. While I trust that you are telling the truth here, I can’t seem to wrap my head around that idea. The one thing that worries me about getting started on retinols is the “aging” of my DNA being sped up. My worry is that the telomeres on the ends of my DNA will become shorter even faster than they normally would when applying a retinol, thus aging me faster than normal over an extended period of time. I have tried doing my due diligence to learn more about the matter, but can’t seem to find anything pertaining to that idea.
Dr Dray, can you do a video about the patented Bakuchiol Sytenol A and why it's important to purchase legitimate scientific backed versions as theres sellers that are selling products labelled "Bakuchiol" which either don't contain any or worse contain potential contaminents and photosensitisers.
@@missmayflower Argh. So I'm stuck with it forever :) Last few years of using literally everything Dr Drey said we should use, made my skin 10 years younger looking. But I miss just using just one moisturizer and one face wash...
I’ve been using Retinol for 2 years. I’m 28 and TTC. Do you know if I should discontinue retinol use now, or stop when I find out I am pregnant? Thanks Dr. Dray!
Discontinue now! Retinol has never been tested in pregnancy & is possibly teratogenic. Switch to azelaic acid or bakuchiol. Should you choose to breastfeed, dont resume retinol until your breastfeeding journey has ended.
Since there was no way of knowing how long it would take to get pregnant, when I was TTC I still used retinol during the "baby dancing" phase and would only stop using it during the "two week wait" phase. When pregnancy tests were negative I would just resume use of my retinol until the next cycle. Since it took me a long time to get pregnant I'm glad I didn't stop until I needed to, but you should also check with your doctor.
This may be a stupid question, but If it's diffused throughout the epidermis, does that explain why some people see their skin get flakey/etc. around their eyelid even though they don't apply their retinol on their skin?
That could also be due to the retinoid traveling which is why some doctors recommend using a little petrolatum product (rice sized) on the lid before applying retinols to help prevent irritation in that area.
Hello, I'm new to this. Can i keep using my nivea body lotion while I'm using the cerave acne cleanser, SA lotion for rough and bumpy skin and the cerave am&pm moisturizer? Is it okay for me to use all these and my Nivea lotion?
I've been using The Ordinary's granactive retinoid (I think it's called the retinoid emulsion now). Like a cousin to retinol. It doesn't have a ton of studies on it but it was the first ever retinoid I used on my face and it worked to clear my acne without any irritation, in the same way a retinol would work. It's more of a creamy serum so it's easy to put all over my neck and chest. I've been doing it 3x a week for 2 weeks and no irritation, just some slight purging (but I am acne prone).
Yes absolutely. It's often sold together in the same product. Acnatac has tretinoin and Clindamycin for example. Just be careful to not use it for more than 3 months because bacteria can develop resistance to the antibiotic
Dr Dray what retinol cream has natural or more natural preservatives? I am aware that some preservatives are drying to the skin or can be I'm guessing ?
I just bought retinol 2 weeks ago. I use vitamin C & retinol in my skincare regime & I must say that I have seen quite a difference in 2 weeks. I don't use them together 1 at night & the other during the day
I totally agree. Retinol works FAST. It is usually noted that it takes 4-6 weeks to get over the adjustment period and 6 months to a year to notice the effects. My purge was much quicker, and the benefits were almost immediate. I was able to switch from .05 to .1 within three months. Once in a while I need to take a day or two off, but my skin is pretty good at communicating that. I have found an a.m. routine of Naturim vitamin C and Naturium niacinimide pair well with the p.m. routine of Tretinoin. Have had issues of other vitamine c products causing issues.
I've used Retinol , Retinal , Adapalene and Tretinoin . I got the most irritation from Retinol . I prefer Tretinoin or Retinal and Adapalene for younger break out / acne in teens and 20' s . 😊❤🙌😊👏
Excellent timing of this video! I had been using Adapalene 0.3% as a spot treatment, which seemed to work at stopping the development of bumps into acne. I switched to using it as an overall treatment after watching one of your videos about a week ago. But I kept looking for an explanation of the science behind it. And voila, here it is!
My dermatologist explained how there is no cure for rosacea, they don't know why or how it suddenly occurs and to know and understand your triggers. She prescribed me Tretinoin 0.25 and sunscreen. Since 2017 I've noticed a significant improvement in my overall skin health and have pin pointed two major triggers for my rosacea flare ups. Spicy foods and red wines! I'm not giving either one up, but I definitely make plans the day I decide that I'm gonna indulge in either one 😂
You had me at, “hyperbolic”! ❤️ I appreciate your data- driven information that has improved the health of my entire family! I share your videos with my kids and my nieces and nephews, too! Keep up the strong work!
Thank you for all the useful, reliable information in all your video which a 5 minute visit Dermatology office visit would never get into. Dr.Dray, you are like a professor who I never had. Wish I found your channel earlier but I guess better late than never. 😊
At the age of 25, I just bought my first retinol product yesterday (bought it online, so i still don't have it). This is such a timely video for me. Thank you, Dr. Dray! It's you who convinced me to use it in the first place.
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray! I got Olay Retinol 24 cream and been using it quite awhile now which I love it. Do you think it’s any good as a retinol or do you think I need something better? I love watching videos by the way and subscribed your channel for long while now. You are amazing on what you do ❤☺️
I’m a teen and recently got prescribed a retinoid from my dermatologist. So obviously I didn’t get it for anti aging. I definitely am happy with how my skin looks. The fact it helped my acne tremendously and post acne marks is awesome. I’m glad I was introduced to retinoids, it’s the only thing that has worked for my acne so for that, I’m grateful. And thank you doctor dray for all your information. You have helped me learn about all this before I actually went to go see a dermatologist for my acne :)
Depends on the range of the light spectrum. Deep RED light (aprox 650 to 900nm) particularly 670nm is helpful for the eyes. Check with your eye doctor for your particular case. Natural and free of charge is deep red healing light is before 9am.
Happy Tuesday! I found your channel over the weekend and have been binging ever since! I'm loving the knowledge you are providing, particularly for my 35 year old self who has always had a fairly lackluster skincare routine. I'm looking forward to my Amazon order full of Cerave, Cetaphil, and DRMTLGY products arriving today! Question: for those of us who have been waxing our face for decades, how do you suggest working in Retinols? Am I doomed to start tweezing if I start?
She has a short, don't make these waxing mistakes, where she goes over retinol (you don't have to start tweezing but stop the retinol a week before your wax).
@@db-gb5xi I just went through her facial hair videos and might try shaving at least my upper lip. Her shaving her face video was 👌🤣 looks like I'm picking up some barbasol today.
My acné got worse with cerave retinol.. but with the Loreal revitalif retinol my skinn Is beautiful .. maybe Is because has alcohol denant ? Is weird 😮😮
Hi Dr Dray! Hope you are well. I have been on tretinoin and hydroquinone mixed cream for 7 months. I use it 3 times a week. And I have been avoiding any AHA/BHA since then. But I have been thinking of buying one and use it only once a week? Do you think it’s ok to use AHA/BHA while using tretinoin? Thanks x
Thanks for the video, I like a little bit more in depth videos. What do you think of what David Sinclair says? He says it's unclear wether retinoids long term are good or bad for skin, since they reduce chaperone mediated autophagy, skin thinks it's a time of abudance, what might actually long term be negative. Also some others say it's not completely clear yet what the long term impact is of retinoids because it induces epigenome modifications and inhibits telomerase.
Thank you SOOOO much for this video!! I have been back and forth on whether or not to try retinol. I’ve just been so scared bc I’ve heard each extreme. Now can I still continue using my vitamin c serum if I incorporate retinol?? This is what I am not sure of
I noticed that you recommended Neutrogena retinol products, but I've been wondering about ROC retinols. I have dry skin and the ROC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration cream has hyaluronic acid. Also, their eye cream says it is good for dark circles. I've searched for which brand is better and haven't found any definitive information. What do you think? Is Neutrogena better than ROC? If so, why? Thank you!
Some other derm channels like the RoC retinol (especially the capsules). Some derms just have brands that they favor; doesn't mean that those brands aren't effective especially since it's a big brand.
I used a single RoC product for about a year in my 30s and it made a huge difference in my skin. (Years later I am on Tretinoin) It was the RoC Retinol Antiaging Night moisturizer in the tube. That’s all. My skin cleared up, looked smoother and brighter. I was using no other products and was completely uneducated about skin care at the time. I think Dr Dray prefers Neutrogena because they have some products that have no added fragrance. Roc scent didn’t bother me even though i have sensitive skin. Also Neutrogena has more R&D behind them but I thought my Roc cream did a great job and even the esthetician noticed the difference when I went for a facial.
I have been on tretinoin for years and I am now on a mixture of retinaldehyde with azeliac acid and my skin can Not handle it. I am to the point where I am just going with retinaldehyde at this point. I read a study that retinaldehyde is equally as effective as tretinoin just with less side effects as you get with tretinoin. Can you please talk about this? Thank you
Dr. Dray, how do you know if you can’t tolerate retinol? Like, is it ok to push through the burning as long as you can “handle it”? Or is the burning a sign to take a step back? How do you know when to step back vs. push through?
I’ve used approximately 4-5 different retinoid products and none of them ever burned. I’ve talked to a lot of people as well that use retinoids and none of them mentioned burning either.
Dr Dray does have videos on irritation vs purging and other similar videos (check her retinol playlist as there are a lot of videos with information like this).
She has a video on Retinol for beginners. I used that to start. I have very sensitive skin and started with Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair, unscented. I started with once a week and gradually increased frequency of use. Use only a pea-sized portion on clean, dry skin. Once it has absorbed, I apply my usual moisturizer. So important to wait til your skin is very dry and to wait until fully absorbed before adding moisturizer.
@@db-gb5ximy question is more like… I know my skin is irritated but is that okay? Like should I push through it? She (and everyone) says some people don’t tolerate it, and im wondering what that specifically looks like. Like if im willing to put up with the burning, will the benefits come eventually? Or does the burning mean stop?
Please please do do a video on uv sunscreen mirror detectors. I used every sunscreen I have and found most of them don't provide the advertised 50 spf unfortunately. Beauty of Joseon was the winner!
I love your explanations! You really are a great teacher, probably because you truly care about your audience. (But your lighter videos are great too😊 Every time I apply my Kroger dupe for Super Goop, I think of that funny video you filmed in the parking lot😂) Keep up the great work Doc👏🏻❤
I found Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair to be even gentler on my sensitive skin. I bought both of them for a comparison test. I think it’s because the Olay has niacinamide and Neutrogena doesn’t. Some skins love niacinamide and others don’t.
What to think Retinol, niacinamide, H.A so versatile ingredients and help in numerous cases 😊❤ and have a good track record according to the the whole medical field especially the area of dermatology and of course cosmetic formulators who also know about the benefit attributes of those ingredients 😊❤. Doctor Andrea i hope god and santa will bless you will lots of patience and courage this year because you see a lot of odd stuff😂😅 on social media.
In her video on fungal acne safe skincare, she says there is no such thing. The skincare products aren't the issue so in theory, you should be able to use retinol.
I have seb derm on the scalp and occasionally on the face. I use a gel-based prescription tretinoin without problems. I'd suggest avoiding cream based. Adapalene is an otc one. Very easy to get.
Hello..I have read so many contradictions about retinol...I read it builds you collegan or it thins your skin? I have tried the Olay rentiol . I never really used retinol most of my life..I am in my 50's..since i have really good skin..i thought retinol was for mostly acne....i have always been on the fence about retinol....thank you for your explains about retinol....
I have been using a adapalene gel for about 3 to 4 years now because I had acne and that helped me. I am now 22 and my question is should I still continue it or try a new retinol from a different brand like Cerave, SOME BY MI, The Ordinary, etc??
Your content is by far THE BEST !!! Thank you for all the time, effort and attention to detail you put into this extraordinary content!! ❤❤
Appreciate the in depth explanation on how these products actually work within the skin. I've been using Differin for several months and my sensitive skin tolerates it well. Thanks as, always, for keeping us educated. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! Hope you have a cozy evening. 💜
Boy, you sure have a head full of knowledge & I appreciate you sharing it with us! 🥰
You know your stuff. I’ve been following your advice for a little over a year and I must say that at 74 years of age, I receive compliments (I still work where I meet scores of people daily) about how nice my skin is. It was NOT so nice last year. Your advice and product recommendations and application procedures are the reason. Thank you.
Same here!! I’m 77 & have also followed her procedures & advice. My skin has never been better!
May I ask whats your routine ?
Let me join the chorus! I'm in my 60's, first 'met' Dr. Dray 16 months ago. My skin looks better now than it has in 2 decades because I've been following her uncomplicated, purposeful advice. Love this channel!☮️💙💚💜
I’m 72. I’ve mostly been disappointed with everything! I have some
Deep
Wrinkles and
Sunspots.
She's the best!!!
One of my favorite Dr. Dray videos ! I’d love to see this sort of format for more active ingredients!
Agreed
Love this. Feel like I’ve been in a good biology class🤓
I dont think you can get a better detailed explanation of retinoids than this!
Thanks for watching
Extremely interesting presentation ! Very well made speech and i felt as if i am in Biology advanced class
Felt so good listening and understanding the functions of retinol , benefits and more .
Excellent !! 👌 👏👏
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I been edukated on Retinol. Thanks doc.
Great video, as always! Super informative and helpful.
Wow this is a great lesson. 💟💜💗
Excellent, helpful information, thanks!
My skin tolerates retinol well and I have seen beneficial effects from it like smoother skin and fewer lines. However, not everybody is so lucky. My husband cannot tolerate any form of it, it leads to dry irritated skin that actually has the appearance of increased lines. I recommended that he use my eye cream when he was looking for one and I was so confused when his eyes actually looked worse after using it.
Btw, I am Asian but he has Irish skin that burns very easily and is probably quite sensitive, I wonder if that is a factor and the ability to tolerate retinol
I have Irish ancestry, too, but sensitive skin, as diagnosed by doctors. I use products approved for sensitive skin, only, as I'm subject to eczema flares, as well.
I have used tretinoin, with increasing strengths, for seven years with very little irritation, but very little benefit, either. I’ve also had laser treatments, with loads of crusting, but when the crusts finally healed, there was no improvement. I’ve been through two red light masks, with only a little improvement, and I’ve also tried Juvederm and Radiesse-which I mostly absorbed. I’d like a face lift, but where I live, that’s $100,000! That’s WITHOUT lifting the neck to the eyes😱
Has he tried: putting a layer of moisturizer on first with maybe a petroleum, letting it dry before putting on his retinol? Also he could do short term contact therapy (: do those initial steps I mentioned, but leaving it on for 5 minutes before washing it off? I only ever had issue with retinol using it every single day, letting it get into skin folds, and using it after clay masks. Now when I use it, I just get extended breakouts which are frustrating
@@vetsai8199where do you live? In my area there’s a wonderful doctor who can do a facelift for around 16,000. He’s my doctor so I can recommend him 👍
Happy Tuesday! No problem with retinol....I am so luky! Neutrogena, Rapid Wrinkle Repair, Retinol Regenerating Cream, Fragrance Free ❤
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩
Greetings Dr Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Tuesday😀n what a Wonderful Vid…. thanks n This is Gonna b so Insightful🔥👍n Continued Blessings to All💜….
Morning!
Happy Tuesday Whitney Brown. Hope you're well and having a great day.
Greetings d b hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….
Those with oily acne prone skin should not use retinol in a form of heavy cream. Clear serum texture works better and there could be a allergic reaction to other carrier and added ingredients.
Thank you so much. As always.
Happy Tuesday 🧡🧡🧡
Morning!
Always love listening to you Dr. Dray. Love the science ! Why do they suggest to apply it after moisturizer as the last step? Shouldn't we apply it first after cleansing?
Some people can apply it directly to dry, clean skin with no problems but some people do better with moisturizer as a buffer to lessen irritation.
How does the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Cream compare to the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ Power Serum? Which is better??
Dr. Jenny Liu has a video comparing the two.
Great info! Recommendation for vegan retinol for over 50 year old with fine lines? Thanks!
Could you please elaborate on the bit at 4:48 ? I know you say here that retinol won’t age us more rapidly, but as a biochemistry student everything I know (which is limited when it comes to specifics about skin cells) points me toward the fact that increased cell turnover will age you faster. While I trust that you are telling the truth here, I can’t seem to wrap my head around that idea. The one thing that worries me about getting started on retinols is the “aging” of my DNA being sped up. My worry is that the telomeres on the ends of my DNA will become shorter even faster than they normally would when applying a retinol, thus aging me faster than normal over an extended period of time. I have tried doing my due diligence to learn more about the matter, but can’t seem to find anything pertaining to that idea.
She has answered this on a previous video but I can't remember the answer. Something About stem cells or telomeres 😊
Dear Dr Drey, what u think about teratogene side effect of Retinol? Thanks?
Dr Dray, can you do a video about the patented Bakuchiol Sytenol A and why it's important to purchase legitimate scientific backed versions as theres sellers that are selling products labelled "Bakuchiol" which either don't contain any or worse contain potential contaminents and photosensitisers.
Dr Dray does have a video on bakuchiol and so do some other derms. There are also channels that covered the whole Herbivore fake bakuchiol issue.
Ooo what's the tea?!
I'll have to give you an update between patients on my use of the Kerasal.....
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How do you know if you are having a reaction to the retinol vs going through the desensitisation process?
Good question
She has a video on this called purging vs irritation or something like that
Thank you for all the knowledge!
Does skin go back to being its bumpy lazy self with fine lines after stopping Tretinoin?
Yes. I know by experience.
@@missmayflower Argh. So I'm stuck with it forever :) Last few years of using literally everything Dr Drey said we should use, made my skin 10 years younger looking. But I miss just using just one moisturizer and one face wash...
I wonder this too
I’ve been using Retinol for 2 years. I’m 28 and TTC. Do you know if I should discontinue retinol use now, or stop when I find out I am pregnant? Thanks Dr. Dray!
Discontinue now! Retinol has never been tested in pregnancy & is possibly teratogenic. Switch to azelaic acid or bakuchiol. Should you choose to breastfeed, dont resume retinol until your breastfeeding journey has ended.
Since there was no way of knowing how long it would take to get pregnant, when I was TTC I still used retinol during the "baby dancing" phase and would only stop using it during the "two week wait" phase. When pregnancy tests were negative I would just resume use of my retinol until the next cycle. Since it took me a long time to get pregnant I'm glad I didn't stop until I needed to, but you should also check with your doctor.
Check with your dr
This may be a stupid question, but If it's diffused throughout the epidermis, does that explain why some people see their skin get flakey/etc. around their eyelid even though they don't apply their retinol on their skin?
That could also be due to the retinoid traveling which is why some doctors recommend using a little petrolatum product (rice sized) on the lid before applying retinols to help prevent irritation in that area.
Hello, I'm new to this. Can i keep using my nivea body lotion while I'm using the cerave acne cleanser, SA lotion for rough and bumpy skin and the cerave am&pm moisturizer?
Is it okay for me to use all these and my Nivea lotion?
Why so many ?
Which retinol would you advise trying for quite a sensitive neck (not the neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair as that makes my neck go red) - thanks!
neutrogena retinol cream is very moisturizing and can be used on the neck amzlink.to/az0YD6EQ2zxLg
@@DrDrayzdayah that's the one I tried and made my neck go red, are there any more good ones?!
Olay
I've been using The Ordinary's granactive retinoid (I think it's called the retinoid emulsion now). Like a cousin to retinol. It doesn't have a ton of studies on it but it was the first ever retinoid I used on my face and it worked to clear my acne without any irritation, in the same way a retinol would work. It's more of a creamy serum so it's easy to put all over my neck and chest. I've been doing it 3x a week for 2 weeks and no irritation, just some slight purging (but I am acne prone).
@@heatheredwin6602 Cerave retinol serum is gentle on the neck
Can I use Tretinoin with antibiotics like Erythromycin? 🥺
Yes absolutely. It's often sold together in the same product. Acnatac has tretinoin and Clindamycin for example. Just be careful to not use it for more than 3 months because bacteria can develop resistance to the antibiotic
Dr Dray what retinol cream has natural or more natural preservatives? I am aware that some preservatives are drying to the skin or can be I'm guessing ?
Do retinols do anything for stretch marks?
A little. She discussed in her stretch marks video
She talks about it at 15:20
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Can you talk about the false narrative of the clean beauty community?
She's done videos on that. Search, dr dray clean beauty. Lab Muffin has videos on that as well.
I just bought retinol 2 weeks ago. I use vitamin C & retinol in my skincare regime & I must say that I have seen quite a difference in 2 weeks. I don't use them together 1 at night & the other during the day
I have started doing the same as you ,and I see a good result on my skin
What brands are you using? I’ve just started looking to adding both of these to my (non existent 😅) routine.
I totally agree. Retinol works FAST. It is usually noted that it takes 4-6 weeks to get over the adjustment period and 6 months to a year to notice the effects. My purge was much quicker, and the benefits were almost immediate.
I was able to switch from .05 to .1 within three months. Once in a while I need to take a day or two off, but my skin is pretty good at communicating that.
I have found an a.m. routine of Naturim vitamin C and Naturium niacinimide pair well with the p.m. routine of Tretinoin. Have had issues of other vitamine c products causing issues.
I've used Retinol , Retinal , Adapalene and Tretinoin . I got the most irritation from Retinol . I prefer Tretinoin or Retinal and Adapalene for younger break out / acne in teens and 20' s . 😊❤🙌😊👏
Excellent timing of this video! I had been using Adapalene 0.3% as a spot treatment, which seemed to work at stopping the development of bumps into acne. I switched to using it as an overall treatment after watching one of your videos about a week ago. But I kept looking for an explanation of the science behind it. And voila, here it is!
Adapalene is not meant to be a spot treatment
My dermatologist explained how there is no cure for rosacea, they don't know why or how it suddenly occurs and to know and understand your triggers. She prescribed me Tretinoin 0.25 and sunscreen. Since 2017 I've noticed a significant improvement in my overall skin health and have pin pointed two major triggers for my rosacea flare ups. Spicy foods and red wines! I'm not giving either one up, but I definitely make plans the day I decide that I'm gonna indulge in either one 😂
Look in to Nlack seed oil for your skin
@@toastytopics2614 I don't need too, my skin is perfectly fine with what I use.
Thanks for this in-depth and understandable lesson!!
You had me at, “hyperbolic”! ❤️
I appreciate your data- driven information that has improved the health of my entire family! I share your videos with my kids and my nieces and nephews, too! Keep up the strong work!
Thank you for all the useful, reliable information in all your video which a 5 minute visit Dermatology office visit would never get into. Dr.Dray, you are like a professor who I never had. Wish I found your channel earlier but I guess better late than never. 😊
Extremely informative Dr. Dray! I learned ALOT! 🇯🇲🇪🇹
At the age of 25, I just bought my first retinol product yesterday (bought it online, so i still don't have it). This is such a timely video for me. Thank you, Dr. Dray! It's you who convinced me to use it in the first place.
Boy oh boy! You are in your element! You are so good. Your presentation skills are superb!
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray! I got Olay Retinol 24 cream and been using it quite awhile now which I love it. Do you think it’s any good as a retinol or do you think I need something better? I love watching videos by the way and subscribed your channel for long while now. You are amazing on what you do ❤☺️
Amazing, concise and informative video, Thank you.
I’m a teen and recently got prescribed a retinoid from my dermatologist. So obviously I didn’t get it for anti aging. I definitely am happy with how my skin looks. The fact it helped my acne tremendously and post acne marks is awesome. I’m glad I was introduced to retinoids, it’s the only thing that has worked for my acne so for that, I’m grateful. And thank you doctor dray for all your information. You have helped me learn about all this before I actually went to go see a dermatologist for my acne :)
My eye doctor told me that LED lights are damaging to the retina. Could you address the effect of LED lights on the skin?
Depends on the range of the light spectrum. Deep RED light (aprox 650 to 900nm) particularly 670nm is helpful for the eyes.
Check with your eye doctor for your particular case.
Natural and free of charge is deep red healing light is before 9am.
Happy Tuesday! I found your channel over the weekend and have been binging ever since! I'm loving the knowledge you are providing, particularly for my 35 year old self who has always had a fairly lackluster skincare routine. I'm looking forward to my Amazon order full of Cerave, Cetaphil, and DRMTLGY products arriving today! Question: for those of us who have been waxing our face for decades, how do you suggest working in Retinols? Am I doomed to start tweezing if I start?
She has a short, don't make these waxing mistakes, where she goes over retinol (you don't have to start tweezing but stop the retinol a week before your wax).
@@db-gb5xi I just went through her facial hair videos and might try shaving at least my upper lip. Her shaving her face video was 👌🤣 looks like I'm picking up some barbasol today.
“Well, geez, what *can’t* it do?” -Dr. Dray, you are a _hoot_
My acné got worse with cerave retinol.. but with the Loreal revitalif retinol my skinn Is beautiful .. maybe Is because has alcohol denant ? Is weird 😮😮
I have such FOMO with retinol lol... but it just doesn't work for me so I have to do retinal. (Avene 1.0) 💜💜💜
Isnt retinal even better?
retinal works well
@@hairstylist.evelina No- it is one step removed and your skin needs to break it down - but it is the next best.
@@hairstylist.evelinayes 👍. Retinal is better than retinol
Tret has improved my rosacea tremendously. Excellent video. 11:01
Excellent. This was so thorough, thank you!! You are a gifted educator.
Hi Dr Dray! Hope you are well. I have been on tretinoin and hydroquinone mixed cream for 7 months. I use it 3 times a week. And I have been avoiding any AHA/BHA since then. But I have been thinking of buying one and use it only once a week? Do you think it’s ok to use AHA/BHA while using tretinoin? Thanks x
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray so excited to be here I live for this ❤️
Morning!
Greetings David Shabas hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….
I do too:)
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@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Tuesday Whitney😀👍
great topic thanks and happy Tuesday guys xo
Happy Tuesday!
Dr. Dray can you review Peaches skin care?
This was such an interesting video ❤ thank you so much dear Doc 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 take care 😘
Dr. Dray, can you also discuss about laser resurfacing treatments?
Can you talk about procapil for eyelashes? It’s in Rimmel lash accelerator mascara. Is it safe?
Thanks for the video, I like a little bit more in depth videos. What do you think of what David Sinclair says? He says it's unclear wether retinoids long term are good or bad for skin, since they reduce chaperone mediated autophagy, skin thinks it's a time of abudance, what might actually long term be negative. Also some others say it's not completely clear yet what the long term impact is of retinoids because it induces epigenome modifications and inhibits telomerase.
I wonder if my bakery can make a skin cell turnover
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I’d love to see that! 🥧
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You funny
Thank you SOOOO much for this video!! I have been back and forth on whether or not to try retinol. I’ve just been so scared bc I’ve heard each extreme. Now can I still continue using my vitamin c serum if I incorporate retinol?? This is what I am not sure of
Thank you Dr Dray. This is amazing info
I noticed that you recommended Neutrogena retinol products, but I've been wondering about ROC retinols. I have dry skin and the ROC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration cream has hyaluronic acid. Also, their eye cream says it is good for dark circles. I've searched for which brand is better and haven't found any definitive information. What do you think? Is Neutrogena better than ROC? If so, why? Thank you!
Some other derm channels like the RoC retinol (especially the capsules). Some derms just have brands that they favor; doesn't mean that those brands aren't effective especially since it's a big brand.
I used a single RoC product for about a year in my 30s and it made a huge difference in my skin. (Years later I am on Tretinoin) It was the RoC Retinol Antiaging Night moisturizer in the tube. That’s all. My skin cleared up, looked smoother and brighter. I was using no other products and was completely uneducated about skin care at the time. I think Dr Dray prefers Neutrogena because they have some products that have no added fragrance. Roc scent didn’t bother me even though i have sensitive skin. Also Neutrogena has more R&D behind them but I thought my Roc cream did a great job and even the esthetician noticed the difference when I went for a facial.
She’s said before it’s a good brand.
More of these videos please! This was great! Maybe with pictures, too?
Happy Tuesday, Dr. Dray ❤
Good morning Dr Dray ❤
morning
I have been on tretinoin for years and I am now on a mixture of retinaldehyde with azeliac acid and my skin can Not handle it. I am to the point where I am just going with retinaldehyde at this point. I read a study that retinaldehyde is equally as effective as tretinoin just with less side effects as you get with tretinoin. Can you please talk about this? Thank you
She has videos on retinaldihyde
Dr Dray, have you heard of “It Just Works?” It’s a body deodorizing supplement. Curious of your opinion.
The last time she talked about anything chlorophyll related, it was about chlorophyll water. Doctorly also has a short on chlorophyll.
Dr. Dray, how do you know if you can’t tolerate retinol? Like, is it ok to push through the burning as long as you can “handle it”? Or is the burning a sign to take a step back? How do you know when to step back vs. push through?
I’ve used approximately 4-5 different retinoid products and none of them ever burned. I’ve talked to a lot of people as well that use retinoids and none of them mentioned burning either.
@@dominiquem.1959well, I guess I must have really sensitive skin😅
Dr Dray does have videos on irritation vs purging and other similar videos (check her retinol playlist as there are a lot of videos with information like this).
She has a video on Retinol for beginners. I used that to start. I have very sensitive skin and started with Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair, unscented. I started with once a week and gradually increased frequency of use. Use only a pea-sized portion on clean, dry skin. Once it has absorbed, I apply my usual moisturizer. So important to wait til your skin is very dry and to wait until fully absorbed before adding moisturizer.
@@db-gb5ximy question is more like… I know my skin is irritated but is that okay? Like should I push through it? She (and everyone) says some people don’t tolerate it, and im wondering what that specifically looks like. Like if im willing to put up with the burning, will the benefits come eventually? Or does the burning mean stop?
Very informative and clear! Excellent.
Please please do do a video on uv sunscreen mirror detectors. I used every sunscreen I have and found most of them don't provide the advertised 50 spf unfortunately. Beauty of Joseon was the winner!
I believe the sunscreen detectors display coverage and are aren't appropriate SPF detectors
I love your explanations! You really are a great teacher, probably because you truly care about your audience. (But your lighter videos are great too😊 Every time I apply my Kroger dupe for Super Goop, I think of that funny video you filmed in the parking lot😂)
Keep up the great work Doc👏🏻❤
Hey Dr Dray, since retinol goes into the deeper skin layers, is it safe to use it on tattoos???
The only retinol face cream that doesn't break out my face is olay retinol 24 . All the other ones break out my sensitive skin
I found Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair to be even gentler on my sensitive skin. I bought both of them for a comparison test. I think it’s because the Olay has niacinamide and Neutrogena doesn’t. Some skins love niacinamide and others don’t.
Happy Tuesday and Happy Holidays!! 💝
Same to you!
It’s ok to use with Azelaic acid, yeah? If tolerated, of course.
Thank you for your video!
yes, they are frequently used together
This is one of my favorite videos that you have posted. Thank you so much for sharing all of this!
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Wish Retinol Helped with Cellulite!!! 🌸
She has a video on cellulite
Hi Dr Dray, do you think we can use Kojic acid in the same routine as Copper peptides ?
Can you do a video on A02 for clearing teen acne please?
Thank you so much for taking the time to educate us all Dr Dray ☺️
Can dermatologists subscribe high strength retinol?
What to think Retinol, niacinamide, H.A so versatile ingredients and help in numerous cases 😊❤ and have a good track record according to the the whole medical field especially the area of dermatology and of course cosmetic formulators who also know about the benefit attributes of those ingredients 😊❤. Doctor Andrea i hope god and santa will bless you will lots of patience and courage this year because you see a lot of odd stuff😂😅 on social media.
Can people with malassezia use retinol? Are any of the brands you mentioned safe for use?
In her video on fungal acne safe skincare, she says there is no such thing. The skincare products aren't the issue so in theory, you should be able to use retinol.
I have seb derm on the scalp and occasionally on the face. I use a gel-based prescription tretinoin without problems. I'd suggest avoiding cream based. Adapalene is an otc one. Very easy to get.
Good day! Can retinoids ever help with depressed acne scars?
modestly, through improving collagen
Skinpen microneedling will help with acne scarring
Great video ❤
Will it shorten the telomeres faster?
No
Hello..I have read so many contradictions about retinol...I read it builds you collegan or it thins your skin? I have tried the Olay rentiol . I never really used retinol most of my life..I am in my 50's..since i have really good skin..i thought retinol was for mostly acne....i have always been on the fence about retinol....thank you for your explains about retinol....
Is over the counter retinol as effective as prescription retinol?
Could you do a video comparing advanced triple action eye cream from Some by mi and the beauty of Joseon retinol cream?
If I have Rx for Retin A and hydroquinone for my face, can I just also use these all over my body?
I have been using a adapalene gel for about 3 to 4 years now because I had acne and that helped me. I am now 22 and my question is should I still continue it or try a new retinol from a different brand like Cerave, SOME BY MI, The Ordinary, etc??
Keep using adapalene or switch to Tretinoin. There's no point in switching to less potent forms like retinol
I’m so glad my grandkids are not allowed social media!