I took unflavored collagen in my coffee everyday. I started for aging reasons, but a wonderful side effect was it healed my knee. I have bone on bone on my left knee. I was dragging my left leg around. Now I have no knee pain at all.
I read that alot, it doesn't really do much for the skin but people are healed from joint pains and walk without pain again and things like that. Seems a good anough reason to try because the doctor only gives me painkillers.
Dr. Dray thank you for the video. One thing I would educated women on is the importance of Vitamin D3 and low levels being linked to having a higher rate of developing an autoimmune disease Multiple Sclerosis. I am 44 yrs old and since I was a teenager wore SPF daily throughout the year, hats as well. Minimized my time in the sun. With vanity loved people's reaction that they assumed I was ten years younger. Than in March 2021, I had went paralysis from T4 bilateral to my toes and diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. The Neurologist explained to me several evidence based studies believe to be a link in the prevention of MS is keeping your Vitamin D level up. Mine was 12 ng/ml at the time of dx. I know take daily Vitamin D3 with K2 for better absorption and 3 months later it's 44 ng/ml. I agree 100% about sun protection however, in retro spect I wish I would of been on a Vitamin D3 supplement. Thank you to all that read this.
I have a very simular story to yours. In retrospect I wish I didn't read magazines advising to stay out of the sun or much better yet I wish they'd talk about taking vitamin D supplements. I feel angry that they didn't (still don't really)
People with severe insomnia can't "focus on getting good quality sleep." If you can't sleep go to the doctor. Insomnia is very difficult to treat and often has many underlying medical causes such as hyperthyroidism, high cortisol, or perimenopause.
Blue light does not only come from the sun, it also comes from computer screens, your phone, certain light bulbs, I wish you talk more about this, please.
Estrogen is also vital for preventing heart disease. I took part in a sleep study, I got so much feedback, on the importance of sleep and hydration, in preventing disease. Huge in preventing dementia
I’ve been taking collagen supplements for a few months now and I have definitely noticed a difference. But I also am more aware of looking after myself , my skin , vitamin supplements . My hair has grown longer than it ever has before even in my 20s. And my skin is looking great 👍
I was very skeptical when my sister (42yo) started eating collagen supplements but then I met her half a year later and she looked seemingly younger. I'm a believer now.
I never smoked. Always wore sunscreen since I was 13. Now im.....30..👀 and I look 40 especially on camera 😭 all of a sudden my body and face has collapsed as soon as im 30. It's unbelievable and scary. I guess most of it is genetic. My aunts are turning 50 and they look absolutely smooth. What the hell
I never tanned.. I luckily got super sunburned when I was 19 .. I hated the way it made me looked .. so I got crazy with sunscreen little did I know at 30 years later I was doing something so beneficial .. unfortunately I used to smoke I quit 25 years ago thank you Jesus I did .. people who smoke piss me off now cuz they don’t give a rats ass about anyone .. smoking close to other people in public .. discusting
Going through menopause as we speak. I am 48 and started getting issues age 47 going on 48, so this has been going on about a year now. I will be 49 this year. My mom was 42-44. 10 years later she had really bad osteoporosis due to early onset menopause, and was put on bisphosponates for that, a calcium supplement was no longer gonna touch that. She is 75 and has needed to take it long-term because she is that low, it has gotten better but it was actually discovered too late. If anyone out there is going through early onset menopause, get a simple bone density test done on the regular as of a couple years later. It will save you if you are not going on HRT! My mom had already shrunken and gotten a "hump"-like posture. That is when I noticed something was up & told her. She, thankfully, had it checked out when she went for a pap smear and the doctor also noticed!
That’s the importance of vitamin d3 and K2 ( mk7). I’m not sure why doctors are not recommending a vitamin d test for everyone. I’ve been taking it for 5 years now , got my levels up to 70 and all my aches have disappeared and I haven’t had a cold or Covid or flu ! I’m 64 and have never felt better ! I hope your Mom can continue to improve but maybe it would be a good idea to get those levels checked. Every little bit helps.
@@maritakochis7102 She does so on the regular. She is currently resting with a broken foot and the x-rays still indicated "osteoporosis" / it is better for her, but she still never can get off the bisphosphonates. Vitamin D can only do so much when you actually have osteoporosis!
I've taken collagen for years for my joints. I don't feel it's done anything for my skin, but it's done great for my joints. Thanks for another great upload. 👍
It might help skin a bit but I KNOW it makes my hair and nails and hair grow faster. I have to do my roots every 6 weeks (about 1/2 inch growth). Nails don’t break or get tears on sides
I’ve heard collagen supplementation can be good for patching up a leaky gut which in turn helps you absorb more nutrients which helps the production of collagen
Maybe collegen supplements didn't do a lot for my skin, but since I started taking it I have a ton of hair and don't hardly lose any when I wash it!!! ..and I'm 62! Love it
I find short sun exposure to be beneficial for me. I sunbathe without sunblock for about half an hour early mornings . I do use sunscreen for the rest of the day, daily. I don’t burn easily, I have no history of skin issues like cancers etc, neither does my family, plus I have brown skin. I am approaching 50 and I think I look pretty good. I don’t take any collagen supplement as I am vegetarian. This works for me. I love my morning sunbathes it is very healing
I'm in my mid 40s and have never used sunblock a day in my life. It's true... The sun is your friend. Even when I took my kids swimming when they were young I didn't want their bodies covered in chemicals so I always planned swimming later in the day when the UV rays were no longer an issues which was around 6pm. We did that every couple days, it was a blast🥳🥳.
I have extreme dry eye and was using very expensive eye drops. I started taking a collagen supplement and my eyes are 99% better. I will never stop taking a collagen supplement. It has also helped my hair. Supplements cannot hurt!!
I started taking collagen powder in my tea because I thought it would cure my acne (before I found Dr. Dray). I don’t think I’ve seen any changes in my skin, but I’m convinced it contributes to my hair growth and my nail health.
I’ve heard that increasing fiber will help with acne because it is helping in eliminating excess estrogen and also helping blood sugar which helps hormones
I adore your way of expressing yourself, and your knowledge of this science, you don’t turn around with nonsense that we find everywhere else, continue the marvelous work.
Regarding estrogen, be very careful. If a woman has a uterus (some have had hysterectomies) estrogen will thicken the uterine wall. This is the reason there is a slightly higher risk of cancer with hrt. Estrogen alone is good for women without a uterus. If a woman still has a uterus, it is a good idea to include a bit of progesterone to stop the thickening of the uterine lining.
After having a baby around 3 months I dealt with serious hair loss. Blood work all came back normal. I diligently took collagen for several months and saw absolute no hair loss and my re growth is amazing. I understand post partum hormone levels can even out and eventually hair loss will stop but I contribute my collagen supplementation a key factor in helping the amount of shedding I had. I highly recommend it to post partum women.
Anemia is often seen in women with heavy periods and postpartum. I suggest checking ferritin level as well, I have suffered from low level for a while now and symptoms can be quite diverse, the worst being severe headaches and dizziness, drastic hairfall etc
I use sunblock. Ever since I had cancer. Sun is much more dangerous now. However, I started trying collagen for my joints. As I'm on blood thinners and can't take pain pills. I take my collagen, with vitamin C and Hyluronic Acid. It has kept my hair darker.. When I'm off it. I find my joints kill me. My hair turns more grey with some white. I do not drink or smoke. I'm soon to be 72. I look much younger even without makeup. I use 50 SPF sunblock as well. Soooooo I hate to shoot you down. But it really has helped my joints. Greatly. Skin and hair was just a plus for me.
My hair and nails started growing like crazy after taking collagen. I always have worn sunscreen but that didn’t effect my hair and nails like collagen did. My joints feel wonderful as well. I’m 58. No arthritis or joint pain. Try it.
It’s helped me as well. I love it. I’m in my 50’s and it’s helped my joints the most. I won’t be without it. I’ve been taking it for over 3 years daily. ❤️👍
I am 60 years old now and grew up in the sun fishing with my family on the boat in the ocean and sunscreen was unheard of. I also did a ton of sunbathing. We lived on the lake and I vacationed in the sun and had Tanlines all year round. I only used Hawaiian Tropic sun oil. I got very dark. Now it’s 60 and I have a little fine lines all over my face. I also had basal cell carcinoma skin cancer on my chest. None of this showed until later on down the road. My doctor told me that the skin cancer on my chest must’ve started a long time ago. I am not particularly light-skinned either I have a medium light medium skin. But I roasted myself and never put anything on my face. In fact I am surprise I look as good as I do probably because I take good care of it. So people listen up to this lady she knows her stuff!
Me: I was thinking to buy that specific collagen brand she shows at her video, that's why i clicked it cause i was like huh? 😳 😂😂😂😂😂. Another thing i stopped on her channel cause i like her natural glow skin. For me i rather a daily natural looking skin. And just few occasion make up. 🤷🏽 So i guess i am in the right channel.
I have worn sunscreen daily since about the 4th or fifth grade and my mother was always good about making me wear sunscreen when I was out in the sun, which really wasn't that often. Even so, I began to develop skin issues at 24, which was difficult and I have never really been happy with my skin since. In my late twenties I was diagnosed with Vitamin D definciency and I think it must have been quite severe because I felt achy throughout my body. After my Vitamin D levels were restored, I began to feel much better. I have always wondered, though, how to balance the need for Vitamin D with skin protection since they say you need to be in the sun for your body to make Vitamin D. Also, spending some time outdoors has a psychological benefit, at least for me. I would love to hear your thoughts on this in a future video. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I always enjoy your videos!
Agreed. I wish there was more nuance in her opinions on sun exposure. Also there are varying skin complexions and UV rays are different at different latitudes. I imagine the damage is far worse for someone with light skin living in California than someone like me in vancouver where there is no sun. I need all the sun I can get here ! Also became vit D deficient from living here the last 4 years, have seen immense benefits overall since taking 4000 IU per day for about 3 months now
Sun is life. Our body needs it for optimal health. It regulates our sleep which is mentioned as being important. But no mention of how to get that sleep. Check out circadian rhythm and how light exposure regulates it. Also Vitamin C is very important.
@@Kelly-pp1et sorry but i don't believe it. Show me those studies! Of course, a very little bit of radiation penetrates through sunscreen but far not enough. So you will have to supplement Vit.D! After two weeks in sunny Spain wearing sunscreen i had a severe Vit.D-deficiency.
Dr. D. You are one of my favourite dermatologists. Thank you for going in to depth with what, when,why, how in your videos and just blatantly telling us how you feel. Thank you, thank you.
It’s so true. My family complained about me for being too fair and not being healthy at all. I avoided sun all these years due to migraines but I took their advice - I wanted to look less fair so I started exposing myself to the sun these two years and I didn’t use sunblock religiously like before. Then I got tanned but I noticed I started looking old. 😖😖😖 I have compared my old pictures to the latest pictures, my skin has changed from a darker shade to a lighter shade, my wrinkles especially under my eyes look obvious and there more side effects due to sun exposure. Anyway, I will try avoid the sun as much as I can now.
You got me on the sleep! Still working on that. All other areas are golden. I take collagen more for my hair. I've seen great results that way. I've never seen results in my skin no matter which brand I've tried. You are a great help!
I started watching Korean, Japanese and Chinese beauty gurus when I was 24 They are so big on sunscreen. Glad I did because they were the ones who got me into always wearing sunscreen. I am 36 now and always have sunscreen on hand.
As a Taiwanese, I can tell you why sunscreen is such a big deal in east Asia. It all about the needs to have WHITE SKIN. It's more of preventing their skin getting darker than protect their skin. I don't think most people know sunscreen can protect their skin to lose collagen. You can see that in those Asian brands sunscreen advertisements. It's always showing how their products can prevent you from getting darker skin and then how lightweight it is. Almost never mention how will it prevent the sun exposure to damage you skin or prevent skin cancer like the one I saw in Australian sunscreen advertisements.
@@ChloeChloe. same thing in the Philippines. I remember one time my cousin saw me put sunscreen and was surprised and asked me why I didn't want to tan (the fair skin beauty standard doesn't really apply to guys). I told her everyone needed sunscreen to avoid premature aging and she was so surprised lol
I took the combination of these, it worked like magic on my skin! Glowing and flawless. But i stopped because i heard rumors say collagen supplementation could activate cancer cells :(
I take this brand of Collegan Peptide for my arthritis, not so much for my skin. It seems to help. For my skin, retinoid, sunblock+moisturizer is the way to go.
I’m taking HRT (after a surgical hysterectomy from cervical cancer,I’m 41 years old and was diagnosed at 39 years old)and going through surgical menopause I seen a difference in my skin.
@@HollyL56 Me too! I don't like putting this on her channel but I feel some should know is all. Dr. Anthony Youn talks about the study that was done and how the elasticity was better after taking the collagen. To each their own, right?! ☺️ Have a beautiful day! ❤️
@@maddynavarro77 I understand, but I don’t have a problem speaking up regarding something I know has worked for me. We are all different and it very well may not work for some. However, it can’t be stated that it doesn’t work at all because I know that’s not true. I do feel there is a likely chance many don’t give it enough time to see results or the results may be very subtle etc. Have a great day🙂
Microneedling, laser, sculptra. The trinity that boosted collagen production in my face. No supplement came close. Took almost a year to see results, but WORTH IT.
@@imaretromillenial1990 i had rolling acne scars on my cheek. laser type and depth is dependent on what issue you have. i got the scition pro-fractional laser which is ablative and had about a week's downtime.
@@mrodri1394 I'm 40 and notice my nasolabial folds were saying HELLO, WE'RE HERE! There's no immediate result. But after a few weeks and months, it plumped back out.
I agree! I take Living Silica and surely notice a difference. Just not eating ANY sugar will improve one's skin tremendously. And I also limit my decaf coffee to once or twice a month as that seems to instantly age me😐
I wish I could go back and knock some sense into my hs self. I was super insecure with being pale and would sit in the sun for 3 hours , no sunscreen, in Phnx,AZ. Luckily I learned to love my skin and stopped tanning altogether, and use sunscreen everyday. 😊
I am 61 and have been losing my hair for years. Thyroid meds didn’t help. Collagen Peptides seem to be helping A LOT with that, and my hips aren’t as stiff and achey.
The only thing I'm confused about is the red light. It causes damage to our collagen but its proven to help with red light therapy. Can you explain that? Great videos.. I get so excited and have changed so much of my self care ❤
She's talking about infrared radiation from the sun... Red light and near infrared are different...they are at a specific wave length that are beneficial to the skin.
I really love the passion that you exhibit when you're telling folks about all this wonderful information, you are really quite beautiful, thank you so much I'm trying to tune everybody I know into your channel
NIOD has an antioxidant serum called Survival 0 and I am curious to know if you think it shows some promise. To be honest, a NIOD review would be *much* appreciated Dr. Dray.
"Happy Monday" always reminds me of the Happy Mondays, one of my fav early 90s bands. Songs like Kinky afro, Step on etc.🎶💜 I "highly recommend" as Dr. Dray likes to say😊
I'm 71 and has a hysterectomy at 42. Despite that huge women's study that showed the positive correlation between estrogen and development of breast cancer, I read the research closely and decided that all the benefits of estrogen were worth it. I also keep up with self-checks of breast tissue and overall symptoms of illness. Now people are asking why I have no wrinkling in my face. I admit I work outside all summer long, and it's hard to keep up with sun exposure, but I really believe the estrogen is helpful. Women were never meant to live past menopause, so there are many negative effects that transpire when the estrogen is missing.
I read a very good article regarding biological theories on why women outlive their reproductive years and it has to do with helping their daughters with caregiving. It’s called the grandmother hypothesis
A friend has been taking estrogen for 30 yrs and looks 30 yrs younger than her 76 yrs. My mother, however, using HRT for maybe 10 yrs died of multiple cancers attributed to estrogen supplementation.
The study you're referring to, by WHI, was proven to be extremely flawed, Dr's took women off HRT, mostly premarin at the time, and women were left suffering. There are better options now, but it's taken years.
One theme I hear in this video is that adding 'good' products or habits mostly DOESN'T balance any 'bad' products or habits. So, I'm working on ceasing to use processed foods, especially sugar. I see some progress with reduced processed foods, especially sugar, but Dr Dray makes me realize I need to go the distance. And thanks for the reality check!☺
Here’s a truthbomb 💥 Sugar rusts our body from the inside out. It really is a drug thats now man made GMO from beets instead of the naturally derived sugarcane
Hi! I tried taking Vital Proteins and it literally made me sick!! It caused bad stomach issues like nausea and i wondered why! I agree about staying out of the sun i quit in my early 20s & i think wearing sunscreen is very important also i do see a difference when i eat lots if leafy green vegetables & eat fruit & 100% fruit juice. One thing i will say is cutting out coffee & switching healthy teas like matcha & oolong tea makes a huge difference. For some reason coffee seems to dehydrate my skin! I am sensitive to the acids in coffee so im fixing to work on cutting it out & switching back to tea. You give such great information & i learn a lot from your videos. Thank you for this!! 😊
Can’t prevent aging...it will happen, same way you grew from a baby to an adult, you will age into an old person, unless you die before you get there...enjoy your life....
Great advice and facts . Love facts ! Also reasons why to consume certain foods . Glad to say I LOVE ALL THE FOODS you mentioned . Started back last week for a whole body wellness reset . Feelings the perks 😎🤟🏼
Dr. Dray! In these last few weeks you’ve become my go-to skin care Guru. I feel integrity, eloquence and lots of knowledge you well compress and expand through your videos. Thank you.
Do infrared saunas have the same damaging effect on collagen as infrared radiation from the sun? And does anyone know what the difference is between infrared light (bad for collagen) and red light from LED (good for collagen)? Thanks
Thank you for recommending hormone therapy. I specialize in it and now take it. So many women are afraid of hrt because of a cancer risk. Creams and patches are safe and effective AND of course, improve skin texture and appearance!
Can I take HRT if I developed blood clots in my legs from birth control when I was a teenager? They made me stop using it. Now at 54 I'm almost depleted of Estrogen. I'm at 0.02 and haven't seen a doc since covid hit.
So, according to research the average person needs at least 15 minutes of direct sunlight a day to synthesize enough vitamin D.... no clouds, no sunscreen. Sunscreen inhibits Vitamin D synthesis. There is also a global problem with Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency which increases risks of cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. People like myself have low Vitamin D levels even though I supplement with 5000 to 10000 IUs a day. How do you propose people get enough Vitamin D while also protecting their skin?
@@aayushi7983 but, according to research, you need 10 to 30 minutes of MIDDAY sun exposure several times a week... that does not account for sunscreen as sunscreen inhibits Vitamin D synthesis
Yea no. Collagen works. I get a lot of free stuff from my work which includes thousands of dollars of collagen. I noticed my toenails stopped breaking. Now I actually have to cut them. They used to just break off after a certain length. I stopped taking it for two weeks recently while doing IF and keto and I aged 5 years. I am 27, but I’ll probably be taking collagen forever. I also drink a lot of bone broth
Test with your doctor if you have oxalic acid sensitivity. Build up of oxalate in tissues can cause connective tissue disorders like fibromyalgia and vulvadynia.
Out of everything you said Dr. Dray, the sleep part really got to me. Aaahhhh! I seriously need to do better in my sleeping habit. Thanks for that reminder/wake up call doc.
Do you spend a lot of time on the phone at night? I did and what I do now is put my phone away about 1-2 hours before getting in bed. I read a book instead and I also put the volume down on notifications at night. Before I would hear the phone and get up to look at it and I couldn't sleep afterwards. Now I wait to look at it in the morning when I wake up. This has helped me.
We couldn't agree more! Collagen will help to improve the elasticity, hydration, tone, and smoothness of your skin at any age. It should be an essential in our anti-aging skincare kit. When combined with other topical creams, sunscreen, or skin treatments it can make more of a difference on the appearance of wrinkles.
You literally tell us things NOT to do that we ARE doing, lol...I really have to undo my lifestyle now. Thank you for the info and hopefully, I can get older gracefully with your advice.
Man Collagen powder supplements have REALLY helped me. First with my hair and also my nails that were constantly breaking and now they are strong and I also had really achy ankles and the collagen has taken the pain totally away! I won’t live without it!!
Giant thank you! I get tired of the adds about collagen supplements - bottom line is the stomach acid likely destroys the supplements. You made so many good points!
Being a skin Doctor I guess you don't think vitamin D is important. Getting sun 20 minutes a day and boosting D levels to healthy levels is well worth the minor risk to my skin.
Hi Dr. Dray, I am concerned about what you said regarding Infrared Radiation. I use LED light therapy that in includes IR with the objective of increasing collagen. I read several research articles in PUBMED and PMC that conclude that Infrared irradiation provides safe and effective long-term stimulation of collagen I and III and elastin, which is beneficial for improving skin laxity and wrinkles. Could you clarify this as I'm confused.
Well this is two years old and clearly this woman doesn’t read comments. Most likely you are using a Near Infrared device, at least thats what you want in combination with red light
I occasionally make a homemade chicken bone broth which ends up so rich in collagen that it's solid when chilled. I heat up a cup in the morning to drink before coffee. I don't know how much it's helping but my tummy loves it!
From what I've read and seen broth is the most bioavaliable way to consume collagen, it's so full of other nutrients too it's more than just good for your skin.
Hi, maybe helpful advice for your intention to wear more (bright) colors: I think your best colors are cool colors like blue, cool green and grey, pink, purple, black and cool red. You might be interested in the channel of 'Merriam Style' here on RUclips who explains best colors for different skin undertones very well.
She clearly has a warm skin undertone, and her hair & eyes are also warm toned, so those colors you mentioned wouldn’t be very flattering. She looks great in this top because it’s warm toned.
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I took unflavored collagen in my coffee everyday. I started for aging reasons, but a wonderful side effect was it healed my knee. I have bone on bone on my left knee. I was dragging my left leg around. Now I have no knee pain at all.
I read that alot, it doesn't really do much for the skin but people are healed from joint pains and walk without pain again and things like that. Seems a good anough reason to try because the doctor only gives me painkillers.
Would you suggest which exact collagen brand you take?
Yes please the brand that was successful for your knees. I have knee problems too and want to avoid surgery if possible.
same. I don't think its doing anything for my face 😅 but my joints don't hurt anymore.
Yes same !
"For the sake of your skin and for the sake of my sanity..." I love that.
Hahaha...great
There’se some passion😂👍🏼
Really cute, total dedication!! :)😀
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Dr. Dray I love that you kept with your goal of wearing brighter colors! 🔆🌟
Thanks! I am trying
Yes I love this orange shirt.
I don't like this color on Dr.Dray ☹...it's not the color....
@@DrDrayzday looks great! ☺️
@@DrDrayzday Pretty blouse too. I love the new shapes & colors so much! But there is nothing wrong with plain gray either (I love gray & pale blue).
Dr. Dray thank you for the video. One thing I would educated women on is the importance of Vitamin D3 and low levels being linked to having a higher rate of developing an autoimmune disease Multiple Sclerosis. I am 44 yrs old and since I was a teenager wore SPF daily throughout the year, hats as well. Minimized my time in the sun. With vanity loved people's reaction that they assumed I was ten years younger. Than in March 2021, I had went paralysis from T4 bilateral to my toes and diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. The Neurologist explained to me several evidence based studies believe to be a link in the prevention of MS is keeping your Vitamin D level up. Mine was 12 ng/ml at the time of dx. I know take daily Vitamin D3 with K2 for better absorption and 3 months later it's 44 ng/ml. I agree 100% about sun protection however, in retro spect I wish I would of been on a Vitamin D3 supplement. Thank you to all that read this.
Its not just K2 for better absorbtion, if you dont take K2 the cholecalciferol will end up in your arteries and kill you.
I have a very simular story to yours. In retrospect I wish I didn't read magazines advising to stay out of the sun or much better yet I wish they'd talk about taking vitamin D supplements. I feel angry that they didn't (still don't really)
And you should be taking magnesium, because magnesium help absorb the D3.
Thank you
Do you guys have particular vitamin brands to recommend that have all of these combined?
People with severe insomnia can't "focus on getting good quality sleep." If you can't sleep go to the doctor. Insomnia is very difficult to treat and often has many underlying medical causes such as hyperthyroidism, high cortisol, or perimenopause.
Dr. Dray: If you are sleep deprived you are harming your collagen.
Me at 12:34am: time to watch Dr. Dray on RUclips 👁👁
Me too at 3:25am
That was me last night! 😂
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hahahhaha me right now
wow, sleep deprived and UV rays. Good Luck!
Blue light does not only come from the sun, it also comes from computer screens, your phone, certain light bulbs, I wish you talk more about this, please.
Estrogen is also vital for preventing heart disease. I took part in a sleep study, I got so much feedback, on the importance of sleep and hydration, in preventing disease. Huge in preventing dementia
Do share your feedback!!!
I'm just leaving a comment in case the person shares their feedback 🙂
Leaving a comment for the same reason
What does your avatar " stay hungry stay foolish mean"
Yes sleep is Huge! In preventing dementia and alzheimer's
I’ve been taking collagen supplements for a few months now and I have definitely noticed a difference. But I also am more aware of looking after myself , my skin , vitamin supplements .
My hair has grown longer than it ever has before even in my 20s. And my skin is looking great 👍
Could you suggest what supplement you use? I'm looking at so many different, it's confusing
I was very skeptical when my sister (42yo) started eating collagen supplements but then I met her half a year later and she looked seemingly younger. I'm a believer now.
I too, would like to know what you take and where do you get it, if it’s a nationwide store, since it works for you? Thank you.
BOO HOO. Are you selling this crap?
@@thebreathingtrees great lakes collagen powder
I'm so glad I stopped tanning when I was 19 and stopped smoking when I was 27. I would look terrible by now.
I never smoked. Always wore sunscreen since I was 13. Now im.....30..👀 and I look 40 especially on camera 😭 all of a sudden my body and face has collapsed as soon as im 30. It's unbelievable and scary. I guess most of it is genetic. My aunts are turning 50 and they look absolutely smooth. What the hell
@@anosjc you look great on you profile picture (if that is you)
Thank God!!!
I never tanned.. I luckily got super sunburned when I was 19 .. I hated the way it made me looked .. so I got crazy with sunscreen little did I know at 30 years later I was doing something so beneficial .. unfortunately I used to smoke I quit 25 years ago thank you Jesus I did .. people who smoke piss me off now cuz they don’t give a rats ass about anyone .. smoking close to other people in public .. discusting
I whispered "transepidermal water loss" to myself the other day
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Haha, but it might be a sign that you/we are becoming smarter because of taking note of Dr Dray
LOL 🤣
I just love your no BS approach. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
Going through menopause as we speak. I am 48 and started getting issues age 47 going on 48, so this has been going on about a year now. I will be 49 this year. My mom was 42-44. 10 years later she had really bad osteoporosis due to early onset menopause, and was put on bisphosponates for that, a calcium supplement was no longer gonna touch that. She is 75 and has needed to take it long-term because she is that low, it has gotten better but it was actually discovered too late. If anyone out there is going through early onset menopause, get a simple bone density test done on the regular as of a couple years later. It will save you if you are not going on HRT! My mom had already shrunken and gotten a "hump"-like posture. That is when I noticed something was up & told her. She, thankfully, had it checked out when she went for a pap smear and the doctor also noticed!
That’s the importance of vitamin d3 and K2 ( mk7). I’m not sure why doctors are not recommending a vitamin d test for everyone. I’ve been taking it for 5 years now , got my levels up to 70 and all my aches have disappeared and I haven’t had a cold or Covid or flu ! I’m 64 and have never felt better ! I hope your Mom can continue to improve but maybe it would be a good idea to get those levels checked. Every little bit helps.
@@maritakochis7102 She does so on the regular. She is currently resting with a broken foot and the x-rays still indicated "osteoporosis" / it is better for her, but she still never can get off the bisphosphonates. Vitamin D can only do so much when you actually have osteoporosis!
I've taken collagen for years for my joints. I don't feel it's done anything for my skin, but it's done great for my joints. Thanks for another great upload. 👍
It might help skin a bit but I KNOW it makes my hair and nails and hair grow faster. I have to do my roots every 6 weeks (about 1/2 inch growth). Nails don’t break or get tears on sides
How much have you been taking?
there are different kind of collagen. its another type of collagen used for skin improvement.
@@carolinemccullough1895 which one have you taken.
Collagen has been a life saver for me after having a bad case of covid
I’ve heard collagen supplementation can be good for patching up a leaky gut which in turn helps you absorb more nutrients which helps the production of collagen
Every video of yours is so educational and motivates to live a healthier life 👍🏼 Thank you, Dr. Dray😊
Finally! I have been looking for this from a real derm/ doctor not some influencers
Not sure when the last time she actually was a practicing doctor. However she is a certified RUclipsr more so than others.
Right, I don't even watch estheticians either.
Maybe collegen supplements didn't do a lot for my skin, but since I started taking it I have a ton of hair and don't hardly lose any when I wash it!!! ..and I'm 62! Love it
Moral of the story: live in a cold dark basement to never age.
But you will be depressed we need natural light too 👍🏻
My dad has done this kinda and is 84 looks 68 face wise. But also melanin. And also he is grumpy and miserable. Don’t know if I recommend
@@jfaustin1742 true v bad for u I know my aunty lives in basement too never goes out in the sun she is depressed
Haha
I do this, my skin is fine, but I still lose volume under my eyes
I find short sun exposure to be beneficial for me. I sunbathe without sunblock for about half an hour early mornings . I do use sunscreen for the rest of the day, daily. I don’t burn easily, I have no history of skin issues like cancers etc, neither does my family, plus I have brown skin. I am approaching 50 and I think I look pretty good. I don’t take any collagen supplement as I am vegetarian. This works for me. I love my morning sunbathes it is very healing
thank god there're still people with common sense lol. the sun is your friend! obv don't bake yourself for hours on end every day 😂
There is a lot more to sunlight than UV rays. And we do need UV light to generate vitamin D.
Me too! It feels amazing. Just 10-15 minutes a day I join the lizards 🦎 in my backyard lol
I'm in my mid 40s and have never used sunblock a day in my life. It's true... The sun is your friend. Even when I took my kids swimming when they were young I didn't want their bodies covered in chemicals so I always planned swimming later in the day when the UV rays were no longer an issues which was around 6pm. We did that every couple days, it was a blast🥳🥳.
I do this everyday sun makes me happy..i just wear a hat and 15-20 minutes sun exposure without sunblock well just on my face.
Thanks to Doctor Dray, I purchased UPF 50 + clothing for the summer. There are some cute shirts out there!
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Can you please put some brands of this clothing so I can also search for it 😊
Where did you buy them?
@@Monicalala I bought mine at Costco. There are some cute ones out there
Coolibar is a company you may want to check out- can be pricey, so I wait for the sales 👍
I don't know about you guys, but every time I watch a new Dr. Dray video I feel so much more knowledgeable...like man I really know skincare now:)))
Thanks for watching 💙
I always joke with my family that I’m basically a dermatologist now. 🤣
@@Strega_del_Corvo 😁😁
😂😂😂 I feel the same
I love you! I’m 42 and all your advice has helped so much. I’ve always taken care of my skin but, I’ve been better about the last 10 years.
If men use estrogen cream, will they load the dishwasher and put the toilet paper on the roll correctly?
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Not only that, they will also put the toilet seat down and ask you how you are feeling and want to talk about it.
Hahahahaha
Wow😂
I have extreme dry eye and was using very expensive eye drops. I started taking a collagen supplement and my eyes are 99% better. I will never stop taking a collagen supplement. It has also helped my hair. Supplements cannot hurt!!
Hi, can you share what you are taking? Thanks.
My bff is a nurse and has seen people near death when taking too many supplements without medical professional guidance.
I’ve been taking a collagen supplement for 6; months and I see a big difference. It works for me.
Me too I’m never giving it up
Which kind are you taking?
@@Ninasaved I’m taking vital proteins, the one with vit c and HA !
@@niokagreenidge4404 thank you ❤️
Um what is it ? Don’t leave us hanging...
I started taking collagen powder in my tea because I thought it would cure my acne (before I found Dr. Dray). I don’t think I’ve seen any changes in my skin, but I’m convinced it contributes to my hair growth and my nail health.
Me too same results improved hair and nails no defrent in my skin
I’ve heard that increasing fiber will help with acne because it is helping in eliminating excess estrogen and also helping blood sugar which helps hormones
"If you are sleep deprived you are harming your collagen."
Me past 1 am rn: Start>Power>Shutdown
Yep I’m an RN too just finished night shift and ate chocolate lol
I'm dead, I have a kid🤣
I’ve been using collagen for the last three years,I love it!I I’ve definitely seen a difference, in my skin, and the pain in my knee is gone!
Would love to hear you delve into the consequences of infrared saunas on skin health
Yes! I was thinking the same thing!
Yes!!!
De Eric berg says that you need sunlight to get vit. D for a good skin.
The sarcasm is through the roof! Love it
I adore your way of expressing yourself, and your knowledge of this science, you don’t turn around with nonsense that we find everywhere else, continue the marvelous work.
Regarding estrogen, be very careful. If a woman has a uterus (some have had hysterectomies) estrogen will thicken the uterine wall. This is the reason there is a slightly higher risk of cancer with hrt. Estrogen alone is good for women without a uterus. If a woman still has a uterus, it is a good idea to include a bit of progesterone to stop the thickening of the uterine lining.
After having a baby around 3 months I dealt with serious hair loss. Blood work all came back normal. I diligently took collagen for several months and saw absolute no hair loss and my re growth is amazing. I understand post partum hormone levels can even out and eventually hair loss will stop but I contribute my collagen supplementation a key factor in helping the amount of shedding I had. I highly recommend it to post partum women.
Which brand u took
Anemia is often seen in women with heavy periods and postpartum. I suggest checking ferritin level as well, I have suffered from low level for a while now and symptoms can be quite diverse, the worst being severe headaches and dizziness, drastic hairfall etc
Did you use powder or supplements
Hair typically grows long and lush while pregnant
What kind did you use? I
Dr. Dray: as Mother's day is coming up....any updates you can share about your dear mom? We miss her!!
I really like her. Hope she is well
Dr Dray! Can you tell us what supplements you take?
i truly believe in marine collagen. it is not just for skin, it is for the whole body!
I use sunblock. Ever since I had cancer. Sun is much more dangerous now. However, I started trying collagen for my joints. As I'm on blood thinners and can't take pain pills. I take my collagen, with vitamin C and Hyluronic Acid. It has kept my hair darker.. When I'm off it. I find my joints kill me. My hair turns more grey with some white. I do not drink or smoke. I'm soon to be 72. I look much younger even without makeup. I use 50 SPF sunblock as well. Soooooo I hate to shoot you down. But it really has helped my joints. Greatly. Skin and hair was just a plus for me.
My hair and nails started growing like crazy after taking collagen. I always have worn sunscreen but that didn’t effect my hair and nails like collagen did. My joints feel wonderful as well. I’m 58. No arthritis or joint pain. Try it.
What type of collagen do you take?
@Catz Lady
Taking my collagen powder everyday has helped 100%. My hair is thicker, my nails are longer, my face skin I get compliments from my dermatologist.
It’s helped me as well. I love it. I’m in my 50’s and it’s helped my joints the most. I won’t be without it. I’ve been taking it for over 3 years daily. ❤️👍
Dr. Youn on RUclips talked about a studied they did and they saw an improvement in their skin by taking collagen.
@scarlett H Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
@Self Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
I am 60 years old now and grew up in the sun fishing with my family on the boat in the ocean and sunscreen was unheard of. I also did a ton of sunbathing. We lived on the lake and I vacationed in the sun and had Tanlines all year round. I only used Hawaiian Tropic sun oil. I got very dark. Now it’s 60 and I have a little fine lines all over my face. I also had basal cell carcinoma skin cancer on my chest. None of this showed until later on down the road. My doctor told me that the skin cancer on my chest must’ve started a long time ago. I am not particularly light-skinned either I have a medium light medium skin. But I roasted myself and never put anything on my face. In fact I am surprise I look as good as I do probably because I take good care of it. So people listen up to this lady she knows her stuff!
PS: I am watching you as I sip on my coffee with added collagen. ☕😂
Me:
I was thinking to buy that specific collagen brand she shows at her video, that's why i clicked it cause i was like huh? 😳
😂😂😂😂😂.
Another thing i stopped on her channel cause i like her natural glow skin.
For me i rather a daily natural looking skin.
And just few occasion make up. 🤷🏽
So i guess i am in the right channel.
I have worn sunscreen daily since about the 4th or fifth grade and my mother was always good about making me wear sunscreen when I was out in the sun, which really wasn't that often. Even so, I began to develop skin issues at 24, which was difficult and I have never really been happy with my skin since. In my late twenties I was diagnosed with Vitamin D definciency and I think it must have been quite severe because I felt achy throughout my body. After my Vitamin D levels were restored, I began to feel much better. I have always wondered, though, how to balance the need for Vitamin D with skin protection since they say you need to be in the sun for your body to make Vitamin D. Also, spending some time outdoors has a psychological benefit, at least for me. I would love to hear your thoughts on this in a future video. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I always enjoy your videos!
Agreed. I wish there was more nuance in her opinions on sun exposure. Also there are varying skin complexions and UV rays are different at different latitudes. I imagine the damage is far worse for someone with light skin living in California than someone like me in vancouver where there is no sun. I need all the sun I can get here ! Also became vit D deficient from living here the last 4 years, have seen immense benefits overall since taking 4000 IU per day for about 3 months now
Sun is life. Our body needs it for optimal health. It regulates our sleep which is mentioned as being important. But no mention of how to get that sleep. Check out circadian rhythm and how light exposure regulates it. Also Vitamin C is very important.
@@Kelly-pp1et
If uv-radiation can't penetrate the skin because of sunscreen, it won't produce Vit.D
@@Kelly-pp1et sorry but i don't believe it. Show me those studies! Of course, a very little bit of radiation penetrates through sunscreen but far not enough. So you will have to supplement Vit.D! After two weeks in sunny Spain wearing sunscreen i had a severe Vit.D-deficiency.
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Dr. D. You are one of my favourite dermatologists. Thank you for going in to depth with what, when,why, how in your videos and just blatantly telling us how you feel. Thank you, thank you.
It’s so true. My family complained about me for being too fair and not being healthy at all. I avoided sun all these years due to migraines but I took their advice - I wanted to look less fair so I started exposing myself to the sun these two years and I didn’t use sunblock religiously like before. Then I got tanned but I noticed I started looking old. 😖😖😖
I have compared my old pictures to the latest pictures, my skin has changed from a darker shade to a lighter shade, my wrinkles especially under my eyes look obvious and there more side effects due to sun exposure.
Anyway, I will try avoid the sun as much as I can now.
Sun is our friend is not an enemy,any living things need sun exposure just not for long though.
You got me on the sleep! Still working on that. All other areas are golden. I take collagen more for my hair. I've seen great results that way. I've never seen results in my skin no matter which brand I've tried. You are a great help!
I agree! I take collagen for my hair and I see a huge difference! Haven’t noticed any difference in my skin.
Hi, may I know which collagen do you take for hair ?
Details please
@@priyankagupta9700 bulletproof unflavored, mixes well, no aftertaste
Taking collagen for dry skin related to ichthyosis. Noticed improvement within a few days. Wish I'd discovered this decades ago.
This was very depressing info to me in menopause and lowered immune system.
I started watching Korean, Japanese and Chinese beauty gurus when I was 24 They are so big on sunscreen. Glad I did because they were the ones who got me into always wearing sunscreen. I am 36 now and always have sunscreen on hand.
As a Taiwanese, I can tell you why sunscreen is such a big deal in east Asia. It all about the needs to have WHITE SKIN. It's more of preventing their skin getting darker than protect their skin. I don't think most people know sunscreen can protect their skin to lose collagen. You can see that in those Asian brands sunscreen advertisements. It's always showing how their products can prevent you from getting darker skin and then how lightweight it is. Almost never mention how will it prevent the sun exposure to damage you skin or prevent skin cancer like the one I saw in Australian sunscreen advertisements.
@@ChloeChloe. same thing in the Philippines. I remember one time my cousin saw me put sunscreen and was surprised and asked me why I didn't want to tan (the fair skin beauty standard doesn't really apply to guys). I told her everyone needed sunscreen to avoid premature aging and she was so surprised lol
@@ChloeChloe. and we are labelled colorists lol!
@@ChloeChloe. yes. It's always been a cultural thing about valuing the appearance of paler skin, not about protection from sun and cancer.
Random fact: ingestion of vitamin C with collagen allows for the body to absorb the collagen way better!!
I took the combination of these, it worked like magic on my skin! Glowing and flawless. But i stopped because i heard rumors say collagen supplementation could activate cancer cells :(
Anything ingested with vitamin C will be absorbed better in the body. Basic nutrition.
@@Vera-dg3hf awesome! I didn’t realize it helped with other supplements as well.
I take this brand of Collegan Peptide for my arthritis, not so much for my skin. It seems to help.
For my skin, retinoid, sunblock+moisturizer is the way to go.
Hello Dr Dray, could you please make video about the dangers or risks of homemade / DIY skin care with ingredients available in the kitchen?
Dr Dray: avoid sun exposure, traffic and pollution.
Me: lives in LA...
She lives in Houston, how much better than LA can it be? I’ve been to Houston - not much. I live in SoCal too - Orange County.
Yeah, not the most realistic tips.
Same...
@@starlight94810 Her real tips are to wear sunscreen, cleanse your face at the end of the day and sleep to resolve those hurdles though
Lives in NYC
I’m taking HRT (after a surgical hysterectomy from cervical cancer,I’m 41 years old and was diagnosed at 39 years old)and going through surgical menopause I seen a difference in my skin.
It's called 'Beauty Sleep' for a reason. Thank you.
The supplement in your thumbnail, is currently sitting on my Amazon cart. The timing of this video is spooky.
It’s a good one though.
Check out Dr. Youn RUclips channel, they've done studies and saw results by taking collagen.
@@maddynavarro77 I love it. Been taking it for over 3 years and won’t be without it.
@@HollyL56 Me too! I don't like putting this on her channel but I feel some should know is all. Dr. Anthony Youn talks about the study that was done and how the elasticity was better after taking the collagen.
To each their own, right?! ☺️
Have a beautiful day! ❤️
@@maddynavarro77 I understand, but I don’t have a problem speaking up regarding something I know has worked for me. We are all different and it very well may not work for some. However, it can’t be stated that it doesn’t work at all because I know that’s not true. I do feel there is a likely chance many don’t give it enough time to see results or the results may be very subtle etc. Have a great day🙂
Just got my second PRP facial and I love the results more everyday, glad to hear I'm already doing most if not all of your other good habits
What is a PRP facial? Thanks!
@@thestraightroad305 and it definitely stimulates my face to grow new collagen
@@user-lj2cb2pj8j but what is it?
@@thestraightroad305 needles on ur face from the plasma they take from ur blood
Will you please explain PRP facial.
Microneedling, laser, sculptra. The trinity that boosted collagen production in my face. No supplement came close. Took almost a year to see results, but WORTH IT.
What laser worked for you?
I heard sculptra is amazing. I’m 28, haven’t seen any wrinkles or hollowness but I’m tempted to try it. How did you like it?
@@imaretromillenial1990 i had rolling acne scars on my cheek. laser type and depth is dependent on what issue you have. i got the scition pro-fractional laser which is ablative and had about a week's downtime.
@@mrodri1394 I'm 40 and notice my nasolabial folds were saying HELLO, WE'RE HERE! There's no immediate result. But after a few weeks and months, it plumped back out.
@@tranism that’s awesome to know. Definitely a treatment I wanna try in the next few years.
I wore sunscreen and long sleeves all the time and became vitamin D deficient. My skin became crepey despite sun avoidance.
I take Centrium Silver for Women with vitamin D. My lab work for D is fine.
Also, SPF do not filter out vitamin D. Hope that helps.
I’m 63. If I stop taking collagen, I notice the difference in skin, nails and hair.
Me too. Collagen has really helped me.
Which brand do you take?
@@ClaireMcD what brand do you take
I agree! I take Living Silica and surely notice a difference. Just not eating ANY sugar will improve one's skin tremendously. And I also limit my decaf coffee to once or twice a month as that seems to instantly age me😐
Agreed
Also bone broth is great !!
I wish I could go back and knock some sense into my hs self. I was super insecure with being pale and would sit in the sun for 3 hours , no sunscreen, in Phnx,AZ. Luckily I learned to love my skin and stopped tanning altogether, and use sunscreen everyday. 😊
I love pale skin!!!
From PHX. In 60s, having a tan was required. In PHX heat, I had to be DEDICATED to lay out even for 1/2 hour. I stopped when I was 18.
I am 61 and have been losing my hair for years. Thyroid meds didn’t help. Collagen Peptides seem to be helping A LOT with that, and my hips aren’t as stiff and achey.
Hi I lost mine after covid ,vitamin d helped grow back
Thank you Dr Dray. Thank you for every piece of knowledge you decided to share with us, I’m so grateful that you are here with us ❤️
Thanks for watching
The only thing I'm confused about is the red light. It causes damage to our collagen but its proven to help with red light therapy. Can you explain that?
Great videos.. I get so excited and have changed so much of my self care ❤
I’d like to know about the red light also because I’ve been using it on wrinkles 😲
@@kneecute6317 let's hope she replies!! I was using it on my head and legs because it was supposed to help with my pain from ms
She's talking about infrared radiation from the sun... Red light and near infrared are different...they are at a specific wave length that are beneficial to the skin.
see my video on red light
I really love the passion that you exhibit when you're telling folks about all this wonderful information, you are really quite beautiful, thank you so much I'm trying to tune everybody I know into your channel
Whoa unleashing that knowledge on us!! Get it girl❤
NIOD has an antioxidant serum called Survival 0 and I am curious to know if you think it shows some promise. To be honest, a NIOD review would be *much* appreciated Dr. Dray.
I second that!
Same!
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Yes!!
Use this every day and would also love to hear her thoughts
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday
"Happy Monday" always reminds me of the Happy Mondays, one of my fav early 90s bands. Songs like Kinky afro, Step on etc.🎶💜 I "highly recommend" as Dr. Dray likes to say😊
I'm 71 and has a hysterectomy at 42. Despite that huge women's study that showed the positive correlation between estrogen and development of breast cancer, I read the research closely and decided that all the benefits of estrogen were worth it. I also keep up with self-checks of breast tissue and overall symptoms of illness. Now people are asking why I have no wrinkling in my face. I admit I work outside all summer long, and it's hard to keep up with sun exposure, but I really believe the estrogen is helpful. Women were never meant to live past menopause, so there are many negative effects that transpire when the estrogen is missing.
I read a very good article regarding biological theories on why women outlive their reproductive years and it has to do with helping their daughters with caregiving. It’s called the grandmother hypothesis
A friend has been taking estrogen for 30 yrs and looks 30 yrs younger than her 76 yrs. My mother, however, using HRT for maybe 10 yrs died of multiple cancers attributed to estrogen supplementation.
@@precocioussceptic4967 Interesting! I will look that up!!
The study you're referring to, by WHI, was proven to be extremely flawed, Dr's took women off HRT, mostly premarin at the time, and women were left suffering. There are better options now, but it's taken years.
One theme I hear in this video is that adding 'good' products or habits mostly DOESN'T balance any 'bad' products or habits. So, I'm working on ceasing to use processed foods, especially sugar. I see some progress with reduced processed foods, especially sugar, but Dr Dray makes me realize I need to go the distance. And thanks for the reality check!☺
Here’s a truthbomb 💥
Sugar rusts our body from the inside out. It really is a drug thats now man made GMO from beets instead of the naturally derived sugarcane
Hi! I tried taking Vital Proteins and it literally made me sick!! It caused bad stomach issues like nausea and i wondered why! I agree about staying out of the sun i quit in my early 20s & i think wearing sunscreen is very important also i do see a difference when i eat lots if leafy green vegetables & eat fruit & 100% fruit juice. One thing i will say is cutting out coffee & switching healthy teas like matcha & oolong tea makes a huge difference. For some reason coffee seems to dehydrate my skin! I am sensitive to the acids in coffee so im fixing to work on cutting it out & switching back to tea. You give such great information & i learn a lot from your videos. Thank you for this!! 😊
I used collagen for almost 2 years, don't smoke, didn't really go into the sun, and didn't notice any difference.
It's preventing aging not erasing it
Can’t prevent aging...it will happen, same way you grew from a baby to an adult, you will age into an old person, unless you die before you get there...enjoy your life....
Great advice and facts . Love facts ! Also reasons why to consume certain foods . Glad to say I LOVE ALL THE FOODS you mentioned . Started back last week for a whole body wellness reset . Feelings the perks 😎🤟🏼
Gotta’ love retinol ♥️ 🧴 ✨!
Dr. Dray! In these last few weeks you’ve become my go-to skin care Guru. I feel integrity, eloquence and lots of knowledge you well compress and expand through your videos. Thank you.
Happy Monday, Dr. Dray! Much love from Philippines! Stay safe always! ❤️
You too 💙
Dr Dray! You are literally the best! I've learned from your videos so much for the last few months. Good job 👏 thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Do infrared saunas have the same damaging effect on collagen as infrared radiation from the sun? And does anyone know what the difference is between infrared light (bad for collagen) and red light from LED (good for collagen)? Thanks
I'd like to know as well lol 🙋🏼♀️
I was looking for this question and hoping for an answer @drdray
Me too!! 🤗
she did make a video about saunas and skin
Thank you for recommending hormone therapy. I specialize in it and now take it. So many women are afraid of hrt because of a cancer risk. Creams and patches are safe and effective AND of course, improve skin texture and appearance!
Do you have a site?
Can I take HRT if I developed blood clots in my legs from birth control when I was a teenager? They made me stop using it. Now at 54 I'm almost depleted of Estrogen. I'm at 0.02 and haven't seen a doc since covid hit.
Thank you Dr Dray for this honest and practical approach on getting better skin and general health.
I love this.
So, according to research the average person needs at least 15 minutes of direct sunlight a day to synthesize enough vitamin D.... no clouds, no sunscreen. Sunscreen inhibits Vitamin D synthesis. There is also a global problem with Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency which increases risks of cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. People like myself have low Vitamin D levels even though I supplement with 5000 to 10000 IUs a day. How do you propose people get enough Vitamin D while also protecting their skin?
You must take sunlight just after sunrise or 10- 20 min before sunset becoz at that uv rays are negligible
@@aayushi7983 but, according to research, you need 10 to 30 minutes of MIDDAY sun exposure several times a week... that does not account for sunscreen as sunscreen inhibits Vitamin D synthesis
Yea no. Collagen works. I get a lot of free stuff from my work which includes thousands of dollars of collagen. I noticed my toenails stopped breaking. Now I actually have to cut them. They used to just break off after a certain length. I stopped taking it for two weeks recently while doing IF and keto and I aged 5 years. I am 27, but I’ll probably be taking collagen forever. I also drink a lot of bone broth
Bone broth naturally produces collagen
Speaking of collagen, could you make a video about connective tissue disorders and what can help the skin? That would be so appreciated.
Yes!!
Test with your doctor if you have oxalic acid sensitivity. Build up of oxalate in tissues can cause connective tissue disorders like fibromyalgia and vulvadynia.
Can you discuss the details of red light therapy sometime? Whether it’s actually helpful, what research shows, etc
I have a video on it
@@DrDrayzday I don’t know how I missed it! Thank you!
Out of everything you said Dr. Dray, the sleep part really got to me. Aaahhhh! I seriously need to do better in my sleeping habit. Thanks for that reminder/wake up call doc.
Do you spend a lot of time on the phone at night? I did and what I do now is put my phone away about 1-2 hours before getting in bed. I read a book instead and I also put the volume down on notifications at night. Before I would hear the phone and get up to look at it and I couldn't sleep afterwards. Now I wait to look at it in the morning when I wake up. This has helped me.
I’ve been taking collagen and my skin is glowing looking younger and fresh . I love collagen supplements 💚
Plz share the name of the supplement n what brand are you using??
We couldn't agree more! Collagen will help to improve the elasticity, hydration, tone, and smoothness of your skin at any age. It should be an essential in our anti-aging skincare kit. When combined with other topical creams, sunscreen, or skin treatments it can make more of a difference on the appearance of wrinkles.
@@mskaur89 I’m using vital collagen the blue one. I’m also using verisol collagen + vitamin C
You literally tell us things NOT to do that we ARE doing, lol...I really have to undo my lifestyle now. Thank you for the info and hopefully, I can get older gracefully with your advice.
One thing she said was to avoid sitting in traffic.. well, duh?! It would be impossible for me to stand while driving!
Man Collagen powder supplements have REALLY helped me. First with my hair and also my nails that were constantly breaking and now they are strong and I also had really achy ankles and the collagen has taken the pain totally away! I won’t live without it!!
Giant thank you! I get tired of the adds about collagen supplements - bottom line is the stomach acid likely destroys the supplements. You made so many good points!
Being a skin Doctor I guess you don't think vitamin D is important. Getting sun 20 minutes a day and boosting D levels to healthy levels is well worth the minor risk to my skin.
"Don't forget, sunscreen and subscribe"
Winner of the "Best video ending line" Category on the RUclips Awards 😂😍❤️
Happy Monday Dr Dray!
Happy Monday
Hi Dr. Dray, I am concerned about what you said regarding Infrared Radiation. I use LED light therapy that in includes IR with the objective of increasing collagen. I read several research articles in PUBMED and PMC that conclude that Infrared irradiation provides safe and effective long-term stimulation of collagen I and III and elastin, which is beneficial for improving skin laxity and wrinkles. Could you clarify this as I'm confused.
Well this is two years old and clearly this woman doesn’t read comments. Most likely you are using a Near Infrared device, at least thats what you want in combination with red light
I occasionally make a homemade chicken bone broth which ends up so rich in collagen that it's solid when chilled. I heat up a cup in the morning to drink before coffee. I don't know how much it's helping but my tummy loves it!
That is my favorite, it makes my soul happy.
From what I've read and seen broth is the most bioavaliable way to consume collagen, it's so full of other nutrients too it's more than just good for your skin.
Great news! That collagen powder definitely has a taste no matter how many influencers say it doesn’t!
I take it in my coffee and there is absolutely no taste. Been using it for over 3 years. Love it! 🙂
@@HollyL56 what brand do you use ?
Totally agree.
I plug my nose and only mix it with a bit of water. I chase it with acv. It smells like urine slightly
Hi, maybe helpful advice for your intention to wear more (bright) colors: I think your best colors are cool colors like blue, cool green and grey, pink, purple, black and cool red. You might be interested in the channel of 'Merriam Style' here on RUclips who explains best colors for different skin undertones very well.
I love her in this colour though!!
I have to agree with you! I was color swatched one time and I
Only wear cool colors.
She clearly has a warm skin undertone, and her hair & eyes are also warm toned, so those colors you mentioned wouldn’t be very flattering.
She looks great in this top because it’s warm toned.
"For the sake of your skin and THE SAKE OF MY SANITY...." LOL
She's a mood 😂😂😂