here are the ingredients dr dray mentioned and their time stamp: vitamin c - 0:45 hydroquinone - 3:21 kojic acid - 5:41 soy - 7:30 azelaic acid - 9:36 topical vitamin a - 11:39 salicylic acid - 13:35 licorice root - 14:50 niacinamide - 17:08 sunscreen - 19:15 to sum it up, sunscreen is the most important!
I feel the same with makeup I have so much worthless but expensive 😭 makeup lies lies lies. Those lights they use and camera tricks had me thinking layering on tons of makeup would look good but ruined my skin. Now I wear no makeup and my skincare had lots of products but thanks to real dermatologists I found a routine that is finally working and listening to real knowledge about skincare from Dr.Dray has me buying affordable and products that work my skin is beautiful again I'm so happy 🤗🤩💌.
The best investment I have made was to have all my windows replaced with UV filtered windows. This is my forever home, so the money invested was worth it to me. It saves furniture, paint, art, floors, and yes skin.
I've been following you for YEARS lovely doctor! You have made my 68 year old sun damaged skin as good as it's ever been! I use less make up and more skin care thanks to you. Bless you. Keep up the good work.
@@x80WildCat08x I'm using Hada Labo hylauranic goop, Secret Key Rose Edition galactamite watery essence stuff, rice toner moisturizer in the summer and Cera Ve night moisturizer in the winter, and the Cera Ve Retinol resurfacing a couple 3 times a week. Still got my wrinkles and spots but the quality of my skin is glowing and supple. I really don't think there is much you can do about the natural effects of age.....I just live with them and use a light to medium coverage foundation when I feel like it NOT full because I'd rather have real looking skin than a mask.....right? Hope this helps WildCat :-)
Dr. Ray I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for producing so much quality content on this specific topic!! It's my main cosmetic problem and this info is much appreciated!
Dr Dray hello why you never discuss taking medicine to calm & balance hormones most melasma occurs due to imbalance hormones please discuss tablets to take for melasma putting things on top layer of skin doesn’t help much. Thats why melasma always comes back. You have to control the hormones otherwise buying skincare products is just waste of money
As an asian, we really care about skin brightening. A lot of my skincare products contain the ingredients mentioned. These are what i've used. All of these are Korean products except The Ordinary. It's not i don't use western skincare at all, but when it comes to brightening product, it seems that asian skincare have more potent brightening ingredient 😅 I have tons of products that i have tried but i list down products that have the mentioned ingredients located at top 5 in their ingredient list. ... Vitamin C: Tia'm C Source Serum (Contain 20% L-ascorbic acid), Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Serum (Contain 82.3% Yuja fruit) Hydroquinone: Cos De Baha 2% Hydroquinone Brightening Serum. Kojic Acid: Cos De Baha 2% Hydroquinone Brightening Serum. Azelaic Acid: Cos De Baha 10% Azelaic Acid Serum. Vitamin A: The Ordinary Retinol. Salicylic Acid: Cosrx Blackhead Power Liquid (4% Natural BHA consists of willow bark water as the 1st ingredient and Betaine Salicylate as the 3rd), Cos De Baha Salacylic Acid BHA 4% Serum Licorice Root: Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner (This have 10% Licorice root extract as 2nd ingredient after water). Niacinamide: Tia'm 10% Niacinamide+2% Arbutin, The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide+1% Zinc. Sunscreen: Purito Centella Green Level Unscented ... The most powerful brightening product goes to Cos De Baha Hydroquinone Brightening Serum. This serum alone contains a lot of actives mainly for brightening which is 2% Hydroquinone, 4% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Salacylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid. I used this for spot treatment and it works wonder😭 ... Sorry, most of them are unfamiliar to you, but i suggest you to try them since they are very cheap yet effective!!! If you don't know what to choose among the list, I suggest you to try Tia'm C Source Serum, Cos De Baha Hydroquinone Brightening Serum and Cos De Baha Azelaic Acid Serum. The Tia'm C Source Serum is for people who are familiar with vitamin C as it's too potent. Otherwise, i suggest you to try their niacinamide one as it did brightened my friend's face significantly while he has sensitive skin. Hope it helps whoever read this 😁
Thanks to Dr Dray I switched from expensive skin care creams, La Prairie, to Cerave and other pharmacy brands and my skin still looks amazing. Needless to say I’m saving a ton of money.❤️
Since my early twenties I have never walked out of the house without an SPF of at least 30. It pays off..I am almost 40 and people mistake me me for 30 sometimes. I have no wrinkles and dont buy any expensive products but starting to use Retinol now only. Sunscreen is crucial
@J.Marlene what brand are you using? Maybe the percentage isn't very high. I use the brand Timeless, the Vitamin C. Goto a youtuber video by Hot and Flashy. She has a promo code for a discount on the Timeless website. Make sure you get it from the website directly because you can trust that it is fresh. Vitamin C products can be go bad.
I love and salute this woman for taking such initiative to educate people around the world about cosmetics.. to be honest she is a dermatologist and popular one she doesn’t even have to do social media stuff for earnings.. but hats off to her for uploading daily videos and recommending products all around the world .. not only US products .. so that we can use better products and save our money.
Im guessing you have used it so im very curious, what exact product did you use and how long did it take to see results? I have hyperpigmentation around my mouth and some sun damage freckles under my eyes and even my lips :(
@@batrisyia9856 I've been using it for a few weeks now and no purging for me. Not everybody experiences it. And with the improvement I've seen it, it's worth trying.
yuno kun I think if you slowly incorporate it into your routine, starting off maybe once week or once every 2-3 days, it maybe could reduce the chance of purging
Great vlog. In my mid 20s a friend told me about sun damage caused by light coming thru windows. Asked me to compare driver’s side of my nose (left here in the US), to the other. Was astonished by the difference between the two sides and have been wearing sunscreen ever since. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
I can't help but start to think that Canada enjoys our hyper pigmentation struggles. Thank you for explaining these star ingredients! I'll be keeping an eye out with them in mind!
I totally relate! ...I just bit the bullet and went to my dermatologist for a tretinoin prescription. That and alpha-arbutin seem to help the most. I have severe hyperpigmentation issues due to acne scarring.
@@amarie5040 We definitely have limited options but I have found the Ombrelle sunscreens which include Mexoryl to be the most effective. However, to be honest, I prefer the sunscreen's I get off of yesstyle.
Monica Newton those sunscreens sting my face! I can only use zinc sunscreens. I have tried quite a few, from the drugstore, and from YesStyle and Korean brands but the only one i really like that has spf 50 is heliocare 360. Most mineral sunscreens unfortunately dry me out and so far this is the only one that doesnt. La roche posay has a mineral colour correcter for people with rosacea and fair skin with spf 30 that i plan on trying as the days get shorter.
Anaita Naskar - Same! I inadvertently scratched the skin on my chest - teeny, painless scratch - a few weeks ago. I noticed today that it had healed into a mini keloid (???) and scar. Sigh.
@@yayyadi25 I do. This season they are my morning routines. Dr. Dray, Dr. Rattan and Hot and Flashy. I've learned that not all of these rec. are what work for me. i.e. daytime actives no no
Here is the ingredient list for hyperpigmentation: •Vitimin C •Hydroquione •Kojic acid •Soy •Azelaic acid •Vitamin A •Retinol •BHA:Salicylic acid •Licorice root •Niacinamide •Sunscreen
It's the sunscreen for me! I knew I wasn't crazy when I started wearing sunscreen and noticed my hyper pigmentation was lightening when I'd take it off. I always heard about the protection and prevention of hyper pigmentation that sunscreen offered, but I was so glad to hear it's ingredients actually help lighten dark spots. It's a no brainer for me now!
Sun damage in the form of age spots is my number one concern. This video is very helpful. I recently added tretinoin to my skincare, a stronger niacinamide serum and switched from a 30 spf mineral to a 50 spf chemical and am seeing improvement in my overall skin appearance.
@@BarbieBuiltBullies I've been observing my hyperpigmentation fading a little recently. My neck was really bad, it started lightening a few days after I started using thick moisturiser on it. For my face, I can't point out an ingredient, but my routine now includes retinoid, antioxidant serum, double cleansing, and sunscreen and making sure my skin is better hydrated. Also, making sure I don't irritate or increase sensitivity as much as possible, very important. also, generally observing my skin's current condition, using or not using products depending on current needs. Also very important. Hope this helps, but pls don't just follow this, seek what YOUR skin needs.
Mom of 2 here!! Not only have you saved me money, but you’ve also made me use products in a realistic and timely manner. Anyone that is a parent knows time is precious! Thank you!!
800K subscribers! Proud mom, here. Dr. Dray was my first youtuber experience and she helped dramatically change my skin after I started watching her videos in Jan 2019 and decided to give tretinion another try... Now I'm a serious skinthusiast; preaching tret and sunscreen to everyone who will listen... thanks, Dr. Dray!
I agree. Dr Dray is the reason I actually look at RUclips most days now and have been watching for a long time. Sooo proud too because this content is pure gold
Nicole Jordan, i don’t have acne but I do have a lot of white bumps and enlarged pores. I purchased differin but I’m so afraid to start because of the purging :( ! Would say that it’s manageable, especially when working six days a week ? Thanks 🙏🏻
Dr. Dray you're my hero 😭 I come from a family history of skin cancer and your channel was the final push I needed to go out and just make a dang appointment with a personal dermatologist already. I just wanted to tell you that I brought you up to her and she really appreciates you for the information you're providing people regarding skincare and such. It's funny, she too spends her time mostly just trying to burn into my brain the message of "WAY less fragrance - MUCH more sunscreen" 😅 A *literal* lifesaver, I'd say
I have had incredible results with Vitamin C, but I do sometimes have oxidation issues. I've tried Drunk Elephant, Tarte (my current fave), Glow Recipe, Timeless, REN, Mad Hippie and Sunday Riley. Timeless has one that is effective, cosmetically elegant, has air tight packaging, doesn't oxidize and is less than $20.00 in the US. Dr. Brenner has one also under $20.00, that is almost identical to the $135.00 Skinceuticals C Ferulic. I use my AHA right before I apply my Vitamin C, as that seems to help it absorb better.
So true!! I had never heard of it until last year from Dr Dray and I know a lot about skincare! I wonder why it's not more widely known?! My derm didnt even mention it when I was pregnant struggling with breakouts!
I'm lucky enough to live in Australia and have access to 20% over the counter azalaic acid, it has been a game changer for my skin and my children's skin.
As one of your “more mature”/old viewers, the Sana product interests me, especially if it improves thinning skin. It will again be available on Amazon, on Aug 10th. Thanks for great info..Glad to see you mentioning products for mature skin w/o acne issues!
My opinion is that Dr. Dray is absolutely brilliant, I go to a highly recommended dermatologist and she has never explained anything to me with the exceptional knowledge that Dr. Dray has.
When you started with vitamin C I was side eyeing you while cooking 😂 always so informative! Been with you 1.5 years and I’ve never had such good skin. Also, you knocked Sephora and Ulta out of my budget and I’ve never felt so comfortable in my skin. You’ve freed up so much space mentally ❤️
Shelby Crow Cera Ve SA renewing cleanser, moisturizing cream (or SA cream when season changes and my upper back tries to break out a little it’s the best), The Ordinary glycolic acid 7% toning solution and last is Cera Ve skin renewing night cream or Klairs midnight blue calming cream (I alternate but the latter is a lot less thick). I have pretty oily skin (Arizona) but these days my skin so happy 🤗 Also use The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics but that’s not like a staple
Yay for sunscreen!! It’s crazy to think that in my teens I hit the tanning bed when I won’t go more than 2 hours now without reapplying sunscreen! I’m a total testament that just sunscreen can fix hyperpigmentation..it’s been my savior!
How did you know I was about to look this up? I follow the Hyperpigmentation Clinic, and was about to look up products, and here you Are! Thanks, Dr Dray
You have taught me so much about how to take care of my skin without plunking down a huge chunk of change at Sephora. It's such a ripoff! I feel like an idiot for spending thousands of dollars over the past 30+ years on luxury skin care when you can find products just as good at the drug store for half the price. I've shared the knowledge I've gained from you with friends who have seen noticeable improvement in their skin as well. Thanks Dr. Dray!
Yes. After my moisturizer has dried completely. For example I wash my face and moisturize a few hours before going to bed. Then I apply the azelaic acid right before bed.
Good Tuesday Morning All! Dr. Dray, I recently was told that my skin looked so nice and lighter and was asked what I was using and to my own surprise, the only difference was that I had just started using sunscreen! This last part of your video explains it all, sunscreen can lighten up my skin! Thank you so much!
I tried the Skinceuticals product and began to see pigment fading within the first week; albeit, trace. In addition, my facial skin "bumps" resolved after the first application. I am sold on this serum!
Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster is ascorbic acid, vit E, and ferulic acid (plus other benefitial ingredients) and it costs half the price of the Skinceuticals one.
A great and inexpensive alternative to the vitamin C serum she mentioned is from “Seoul Ceuticals,” their Day Glow Serum. It also contains vitamin E and ferulic acid. I’ve been using it for almost a year and it’s my favorite vitamin C serum (plus it’s from Korea and they just do skincare right).
This is a late comment. Tried Ambi Cream. Returned as it has a very strong artificial fruit odor similar to that used in hard candy. It didn't fade away quickly and had to wash off. Will be trying some of the other products reviewed here. Thank you Dr Dray for the helpful and hard to find straight info on skin care products!
Didn’t mind the scent. She mentioned on a video that they no longer have Hydroquinone but the one I got off amazon still has it written. I’m on my second week of it, so far my new scars look slightly lighter but the old ones haven’t changed much 😩
Watching this video because I was thinking about trying out vitamin C products. Then she mentions Ambi fade cream as I’m sitting here with it covering my dark spots. Skincare wise it’s nice to know I’m on the right track. My Skincare Routine: Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Cleansing Bar Dickinson Witch Hazel Toner NaturSense Aloe Vera Gel Ambi Fade Cream
I switched to Timeless after using Skinceuticals for many years. Ingredients are the same. I think the packaging enhances product stability. I see the same results at a fraction of the cost. Love Timeless! 💜
I'm 43 and struggled with acne prone skin since high school. Also developed some Melasma in 2011 from being on birth control pills then went to the beach without sunblock on so I burned badly. UGGGH if I had a time machine!! This lady AKA me has tried high end products to cheap. I am loving the results from Timeless Vit C !! My current routine is face washing with Vanicream cleanser. Then apply Timeless Vit C. Let it dry a few minutes. then apply CeraVe PM lotion. If its night time I'm done! But in the AM I let the Cerva Ve absorb 5 minutes than put on tinted DRMTLGY moisturizer SPF. My skin is improving every day!! Now I know what people mean when they say "my skin is like glass". It means Smooth, tight and flawless. I am getting close! My young adult kids are starting to use these products. Lucky for them that they started early!
If you can afford the Skinceuticals serum I SWEAR you'll not regret that purchase. Timeless also has a great and similar vit C + ferulic serum, although in my opinion Skinceuticals worked and felt better on my skin.
There's also a version recommended by Penn Smith Skincare. It's around $70; DRMTLGY Advanced CE Ferulic. Still not cheap but supposedly the same formula as the Skinceuticals.
Since finding your channel, I finally have fully grasped the importance of sunscreen. I wear it every day and reapply as directed. I also have a few wide brimmed hats and driving gloves. How I wish I had found you when I was young. Thank you for everything you do. You are appreciated. ❤️
You are my favorite! I spent a lot of years dealing with dermatologists that were no help whatsoever. Totally wish you had been my doctor! Thank you for you vids 💓
I've had good luck using canned pumpkin puree with yogurt or sour cream, about 1/2 and 1/2. I use it on spots and as a face mask maybe 2x a week. Also, applying lemon juice has faded mine a lot. I use fresh lemons.
Look up niacinamide. I found stuff that says it is likely safe during pregnancy and nursing if taken orally, so it probably would be safe to put on your skin. I am not a doctor but it is what I found when I was researching for myself.
Thx for the great info! It would be helpful to hold the products in hand closer to the camera lens for a better view & to hold for a longer period of time so we can actually see the product mentioned.
@@michiebutterfly7785 I have seen it on Amazon. I'm curious if it works as well. Right now I'm using an anhydrous 12% ascorbic acid mixed with TO resveratrol/ferulic and getting awesome results.
I live in Japan and Sana actually have a new line for britening with Arbutin as the first ingredient (they call it whitening here of coure for marketing...)
You may have better luck watching Dr Vanita Rattan's channel. She is a UK-based Dermatologist, and specialises in the treatment of hyperpigmentation in skin of colour.
I've been using the Timeless dupe for the Skinceuticals C & E Ferulic serum ($20 bucks) for post acne and it's working very well. Lots of people in the skincare community buy it exclusively instead of Skinceuticals. I'd give it a try instead, you'll save over $100. I had really bad cystic acne, lots of dark spots from it. My skins looking amazing now. Theirs is in a pump now instead of a dropper, I keep it in the fridge and it's still nice and clear. They also offer a 3 month guarantee so if it oxidizes they will replace it free of charge.
My generation didn't have the benefit of dermatologist's on YT, or all the research and knowledge. There was no SPF. We worshiped the sun and were told that was healthy. Oh to go back in time and have a do-over!! Love and appreciate Dr. Dray.
The PCA skin pigment gel really works. I’ve used both HQ and sans HQ. The one with HQ works the best, but I only used for short period. The spot went away so fast. The sans HQ burned my skin, but I have very very sensitive skin.
Thank you for this in depth suggestion video! As a sufferer of hyperpigmentation I love that you explain the active ingredients benefits and risks. Could you make a hypopigmentation video please? I'm sure I'm not the only one who could benefit from that. Drop some knowledge 😊
@@Greentree805 & @Amanda M Thanks for mentioning this one! Want to try it but wondering if in your experience with this you notice a scent? It says it doesn't have a scent but want to be sure because of a fragrance allergy.
@@Hasna256 I haven't noticed a scent, and I love that once I rub in well, it doesn't leave me looking shiny, and it doesn't show up whitish on my skin.
I wish you were consistent in your views of vitamin C L ascorbic acid, you’ve made numerous videos panning vitamin c as a beneficial ingredient and then you include it on your list, if anything the skinceutical vitamin c serum is the one that is sold in oxidized form with a yellowish tinge as they make it in big batches and just let it sit.
Hey Dr. Dray! I saw a claim on Beautypedia today saying that nitrogen propellants in aerosolized skin care products (such as Caudalie’s grape water) are damaging to the skin. I’d love to see you do a video discussing this!
I've been using a toner with Licorice root last couple of weeks and I'm amazed with the results. It's the only thing I've changed last 6 months and my skin looks brighter and healtier somehow. Great information, thank you ❤️.
I buy Timeless Vitamin C. it has ferulic acid and E and comes in an opaque bottle. I also keep it in my mini-fridge and use it every morning, but not in the evening when I use tretinoin (via Curology). The Timeless is less than $30.
I’ve tried many low and high end spot treatments, and none worked. I finally tried Musely (similar to the online prescription retinol/retinoid companies). I started with their Spot cream that had 12% (yes, 12!) hydroquinone, kojic acid, and niacinamide, After seeing a slow improvement after a month, I decided to try the stronger formula because I typically can tolerate retinols. This one has 12% hydroquinone, 0.05% tretinoin. Three months in and my spots are almost all gone. I do experience some irritation around the eyes, so I will take a break after August. It will be 4 months of using the hydroquinone, and likely a good time to take a break.
Hi Dr Dray. Can you talk about skin darkening on areas that are exposed to continuously rubbing (butt on the bike, elbows on the table, dark spots on the toes from the shoes we wear, etc) How can we lighten these areas? As most of them are on pretty “durable” skin compared to the face. Thx!
I appreciate the comprehensive list, but it begs the question: which SINGLE product works the best? I can’t afford the money nor time to try a myriad of different products. (For reference I have one single area around 1 square inch in size; I have olive coloured skin.)
Fantastic...I thought I was going to have to order some new stuff for getting older but I already use retinol plus vitamin C so I can stop using all of these ingredients and save money...always learn from the best...thank you my sweet FRIEND...XOXO
What do you think of the ordinary l-ascorbic acid powder though, the one you can mix in with vitamin e oil or a moisturizer? Thanks for the vid! Keep it up :)
Love this topic in your videos. Im Olive skin and always scared of hydroquinone. Can you please make a video about steroids in skin care? Specially for WOC? I'm Hispanic and steroids and hydroquinone are not advised in WOC skin care groups. I wonder what are your thoughts about them. Thank you for all you do!
I was on a Dr D binge and just watched this - pulled out the bottle of M A D Fade Gell ( yes a bit expensive) that my aesthetician sold me - and found that 5 out of 10 ingredients you mentioned here are included..Now I will use it more religiously-didnt’ know if it would work - I had used hydroquinone products back in the day, and had just let old marks under chin where I’d had hair growth pigmentation ( Pcos byproduct) and had given up on fading it - hope this will be a good fit…Thanks as always Doc D…Have a great summer!!
Hi! Thank you so much for the information. What are your thoughts on Alpha-Arbutin? And, could it be used with niacinamide in the same skin care routine?
Amazing! Best video I've seen about this subject. I really appreciate how clear you were in how to use the products and the recommendations you made. Super helpful. Thanks!
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here are the ingredients dr dray mentioned and their time stamp:
vitamin c - 0:45
hydroquinone - 3:21
kojic acid - 5:41
soy - 7:30
azelaic acid - 9:36
topical vitamin a - 11:39
salicylic acid - 13:35
licorice root - 14:50
niacinamide - 17:08
sunscreen - 19:15
to sum it up, sunscreen is the most important!
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Sunscreen prevents it, the other ingredients actually correct it, see the difference
Thank you so much
Thank you!
@@brendasalem3069 Sunscreen doesn't prevent red inflamed pimples from leaving a mark.
I love this woman! Wish I hadn’t spent all this money on products recommended by all these make up guru’s for the past 12 years ;(
I feel the same with makeup I have so much worthless but expensive 😭 makeup lies lies lies. Those lights they use and camera tricks had me thinking layering on tons of makeup would look good but ruined my skin. Now I wear no makeup and my skincare had lots of products but thanks to real dermatologists I found a routine that is finally working and listening to real knowledge about skincare from Dr.Dray has me buying affordable and products that work my skin is beautiful again I'm so happy 🤗🤩💌.
Carina Paul at least we found out! I’m happy for you 😘
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May I know what products did you get please?
Same same! Jaclyn ruined my face getting me to scrub my face with a dumb Mia eeeek!
@@carinaelizabethpaul9785 joj
The best investment I have made was to have all my windows replaced with UV filtered windows. This is my forever home, so the money invested was worth it to me. It saves furniture, paint, art, floors, and yes skin.
Thank you for this great idea!
This is such a great idea. I will try it when I have my own home. Thank you
This is a great idea !
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I've been following you for YEARS lovely doctor! You have made my 68 year old sun damaged skin as good as it's ever been! I use less make up and more skin care thanks to you. Bless you. Keep up the good work.
What do you use for age spots?
@@x80WildCat08x I'm using Hada Labo hylauranic goop, Secret Key Rose Edition galactamite watery essence stuff, rice toner moisturizer in the summer and Cera Ve night moisturizer in the winter, and the Cera Ve Retinol resurfacing a couple 3 times a week. Still got my wrinkles and spots but the quality of my skin is glowing and supple. I really don't think there is much you can do about the natural effects of age.....I just live with them and use a light to medium coverage foundation when I feel like it NOT full because I'd rather have real looking skin than a mask.....right? Hope this helps WildCat :-)
Hello Hermajesty, I will be 66 years old in March and I love Dr. also.
The best thing to come out of this year is me discovering Dr.Dray
Right after discovering Dr. Dre.
Dr. Ray I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for producing so much quality content on this specific topic!! It's my main cosmetic problem and this info is much appreciated!
You're very welcome!
Dr Dray plz can u recommend any inexpensive sunscreen plz
Dr Dray hello why you never discuss taking medicine to calm & balance hormones most melasma occurs due to imbalance hormones please discuss tablets to take for melasma putting things on top layer of skin doesn’t help much. Thats why melasma always comes back. You have to control the hormones otherwise buying skincare products is just waste of money
@@lightningandthunder2861the point is to not tell u that
i love the lighting of your room, it's feel cozy and aesthetic at the same time
As an asian, we really care about skin brightening.
A lot of my skincare products contain the ingredients mentioned.
These are what i've used. All of these are Korean products except The Ordinary. It's not i don't use western skincare at all, but when it comes to brightening product, it seems that asian skincare have more potent brightening ingredient 😅
I have tons of products that i have tried but i list down products that have the mentioned ingredients located at top 5 in their ingredient list.
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Vitamin C: Tia'm C Source Serum (Contain 20% L-ascorbic acid), Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Serum (Contain 82.3% Yuja fruit)
Hydroquinone: Cos De Baha 2% Hydroquinone Brightening Serum.
Kojic Acid: Cos De Baha 2% Hydroquinone Brightening Serum.
Azelaic Acid: Cos De Baha 10% Azelaic Acid Serum.
Vitamin A: The Ordinary Retinol.
Salicylic Acid: Cosrx Blackhead Power Liquid (4% Natural BHA consists of willow bark water as the 1st ingredient and Betaine Salicylate as the 3rd), Cos De Baha Salacylic Acid BHA 4% Serum
Licorice Root: Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner (This have 10% Licorice root extract as 2nd ingredient after water).
Niacinamide: Tia'm 10% Niacinamide+2% Arbutin, The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide+1% Zinc.
Sunscreen: Purito Centella Green Level Unscented
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The most powerful brightening product goes to Cos De Baha Hydroquinone Brightening Serum. This serum alone contains a lot of actives mainly for brightening which is 2% Hydroquinone, 4% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Salacylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid.
I used this for spot treatment and it works wonder😭
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Sorry, most of them are unfamiliar to you, but i suggest you to try them since they are very cheap yet effective!!!
If you don't know what to choose among the list, I suggest you to try Tia'm C Source Serum, Cos De Baha Hydroquinone Brightening Serum and Cos De Baha Azelaic Acid Serum.
The Tia'm C Source Serum is for people who are familiar with vitamin C as it's too potent. Otherwise, i suggest you to try their niacinamide one as it did brightened my friend's face significantly while he has sensitive skin.
Hope it helps whoever read this 😁
Very informative!
Thank you for sharing! 🙏
Do you buy them online ?
@@maribelcarrillo9397 i bought all of them online 😊
Your product is none existent.
Thanks to Dr Dray I switched from expensive skin care creams, La Prairie, to Cerave and other pharmacy brands and my skin still looks amazing. Needless to say I’m saving a ton of money.❤️
Since my early twenties I have never walked out of the house without an SPF of at least 30. It pays off..I am almost 40 and people mistake me me for 30 sometimes. I have no wrinkles and dont buy any expensive products but starting to use Retinol now only. Sunscreen is crucial
Azelaic acid has been my best friend throughout pregnancy!
Thanks for sharing! This is the first pregnancy that I’ve experienced hyper pigmentation and I’ve just been doing vitamin C
Erin Nicole Franco yes give it a try. I use the ordinary and it’s been fantastic!
J.Marlene I use it just at night time. I sometimes use glycolic acid in the am if I’m not being lazy 😂
@J.Marlene what brand are you using? Maybe the percentage isn't very high. I use the brand Timeless, the Vitamin C. Goto a youtuber video by Hot and Flashy. She has a promo code for a discount on the Timeless website. Make sure you get it from the website directly because you can trust that it is fresh. Vitamin C products can be go bad.
Thanks for this!
I love and salute this woman for taking such initiative to educate people around the world about cosmetics.. to be honest she is a dermatologist and popular one she doesn’t even have to do social media stuff for earnings.. but hats off to her for uploading daily videos and recommending products all around the world .. not only US products .. so that we can use better products and save our money.
adapalene works like a magic. And it’s very affordable.
Im guessing you have used it so im very curious, what exact product did you use and how long did it take to see results? I have hyperpigmentation around my mouth and some sun damage freckles under my eyes and even my lips :(
@@flxwercxrpse1871 I think she is referring to Differin. Personally for me, it works only for new blemishes and hyperpigmentation.
i really wanna try aadapalene but im scared of the purging phase :(
@@batrisyia9856 I've been using it for a few weeks now and no purging for me. Not everybody experiences it. And with the improvement I've seen it, it's worth trying.
yuno kun I think if you slowly incorporate it into your routine, starting off maybe once week or once every 2-3 days, it maybe could reduce the chance of purging
Great vlog. In my mid 20s a friend told me about sun damage caused by light coming thru windows. Asked me to compare driver’s side of my nose (left here in the US), to the other. Was astonished by the difference between the two sides and have been wearing sunscreen ever since. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Loved this because you can move through the different chapters in your description section. Other youtubers take note!
I can't help but start to think that Canada enjoys our hyper pigmentation struggles. Thank you for explaining these star ingredients! I'll be keeping an eye out with them in mind!
Canada definitley needs to get their act together for allowing more retinols and carrying more sunscreens on the market...
I totally relate! ...I just bit the bullet and went to my dermatologist for a tretinoin prescription. That and alpha-arbutin seem to help the most. I have severe hyperpigmentation issues due to acne scarring.
@@amarie5040 We definitely have limited options but I have found the Ombrelle sunscreens which include Mexoryl to be the most effective. However, to be honest, I prefer the sunscreen's I get off of yesstyle.
Monica Newton those sunscreens sting my face! I can only use zinc sunscreens. I have tried quite a few, from the drugstore, and from YesStyle and Korean brands but the only one i really like that has spf 50 is heliocare 360. Most mineral sunscreens unfortunately dry me out and so far this is the only one that doesnt. La roche posay has a mineral colour correcter for people with rosacea and fair skin with spf 30 that i plan on trying as the days get shorter.
I agree! What do we have to do to get Differin over the counter available here. Anyone know how to order online that will deliver to Canada?
This is my torment, my skin hyperpigments just from a bite or scratch
Go watch Dr Vanita Rattan. Her channel is all about hyperigmentation. Her and Dr Dray have saved my skin!
Anaita Naskar - Same! I inadvertently scratched the skin on my chest - teeny, painless scratch - a few weeks ago. I noticed today that it had healed into a mini keloid (???) and scar. Sigh.
@@yayyadi25 I do. This season they are my morning routines. Dr. Dray, Dr. Rattan and Hot and Flashy. I've learned that not all of these rec. are what work for me. i.e. daytime actives no no
Same.
Dr. Dray, would these products also help to lighten dark patches on the knees?
Here is the ingredient list for hyperpigmentation:
•Vitimin C
•Hydroquione
•Kojic acid
•Soy
•Azelaic acid
•Vitamin A
•Retinol
•BHA:Salicylic acid
•Licorice root
•Niacinamide
•Sunscreen
Hydroquione and Kojic acid are carcinogenic.
No they’re not. Stop fear mongering.
Thanks for posting the list👍
Aha's too
@@sydneyelizabeth6265 Hydroquinone isn't
It's the sunscreen for me! I knew I wasn't crazy when I started wearing sunscreen and noticed my hyper pigmentation was lightening when I'd take it off. I always heard about the protection and prevention of hyper pigmentation that sunscreen offered, but I was so glad to hear it's ingredients actually help lighten dark spots. It's a no brainer for me now!
What sunscreen do you use?
Bri Terry sunscreen name??
Can you name the sunscreen? Also, how is your hyperpigmentation 1 year later after typing this comment?
Sun damage in the form of age spots is my number one concern. This video is very helpful. I recently added tretinoin to my skincare, a stronger niacinamide serum and switched from a 30 spf mineral to a 50 spf chemical and am seeing improvement in my overall skin appearance.
Could you list product names you’re using I have bad hyperpigmentation.
@@BarbieBuiltBullies I've not been successful lessening hyperpigmentation in the past year.
@@susanmcf1 Have u used the ferulic acid
@@chazhawthorne102 Yes
@@BarbieBuiltBullies I've been observing my hyperpigmentation fading a little recently. My neck was really bad, it started lightening a few days after I started using thick moisturiser on it. For my face, I can't point out an ingredient, but my routine now includes retinoid, antioxidant serum, double cleansing, and sunscreen and making sure my skin is better hydrated. Also, making sure I don't irritate or increase sensitivity as much as possible, very important. also, generally observing my skin's current condition, using or not using products depending on current needs. Also very important. Hope this helps, but pls don't just follow this, seek what YOUR skin needs.
Mom of 2 here!! Not only have you saved me money, but you’ve also made me use products in a realistic and timely manner. Anyone that is a parent knows time is precious! Thank you!!
so glad to hear! Happy Tuesday!
Ileen B what are you using
800K subscribers! Proud mom, here. Dr. Dray was my first youtuber experience and she helped dramatically change my skin after I started watching her videos in Jan 2019 and decided to give tretinion another try... Now I'm a serious skinthusiast; preaching tret and sunscreen to everyone who will listen... thanks, Dr. Dray!
Aww ♥️♥️
Are you still using tretinoin? Do you use it every night?
I agree. Dr Dray is the reason I actually look at RUclips most days now and have been watching for a long time. Sooo proud too because this content is pure gold
@@frinettguillermo3949 Yes, every single night.
Retin A, cerave hydrating cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen simple and my skin is super clear and glowing ❤️
Did retin A break you out?
nicoduran98 yes I purged for about 6 weeks
Which noisterizer
Nicole Jordan Did you ever did accutane or just that?
Nicole Jordan, i don’t have acne but I do have a lot of white bumps and enlarged pores. I purchased differin but I’m so afraid to start because of the purging :( ! Would say that it’s manageable, especially when working six days a week ?
Thanks 🙏🏻
Dr. Dray you're my hero 😭 I come from a family history of skin cancer and your channel was the final push I needed to go out and just make a dang appointment with a personal dermatologist already.
I just wanted to tell you that I brought you up to her and she really appreciates you for the information you're providing people regarding skincare and such. It's funny, she too spends her time mostly just trying to burn into my brain the message of "WAY less fragrance - MUCH more sunscreen" 😅 A *literal* lifesaver, I'd say
❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have had incredible results with Vitamin C, but I do sometimes have oxidation issues. I've tried Drunk Elephant, Tarte (my current fave), Glow Recipe, Timeless, REN, Mad Hippie and Sunday Riley. Timeless has one that is effective, cosmetically elegant, has air tight packaging, doesn't oxidize and is less than $20.00 in the US. Dr. Brenner has one also under $20.00, that is almost identical to the $135.00 Skinceuticals C Ferulic. I use my AHA right before I apply my Vitamin C, as that seems to help it absorb better.
Have you tried Truth Treatment Trifecta?
I love Azelaic Acid! I feel like it’s such an underrated ingredient many people don’t know about
So true!! I had never heard of it until last year from Dr Dray and I know a lot about skincare! I wonder why it's not more widely known?! My derm didnt even mention it when I was pregnant struggling with breakouts!
I have been using azeliac acid for about 4-5 months, and I really dont see much difference. I really hate my skin 🙄
@@sky-wq7th oh no! Have you tried Retin A?
I'm lucky enough to live in Australia and have access to 20% over the counter azalaic acid, it has been a game changer for my skin and my children's skin.
GiGi Tiger Lucky 😞 I’ve always wondered why it’s not available OTC in the US, and it’s such a rare ingredient even in regular skincare products
As one of your “more mature”/old viewers, the Sana product interests me, especially if it improves thinning skin. It will again be available on Amazon, on Aug 10th. Thanks for great info..Glad to see you mentioning products for mature skin w/o acne issues!
Dr. Dray, you are heaven sent for all of us here. We appreciate all that you do for your viewers. Thank you so much for changing our lives!
she is caca & all she is recommending has been online for ages!
Yessss!!!!
The second she said blue light affects hyperpigmentation, I instantly turned on the blue light filter. Love you Dr. Dray!
My opinion is that Dr. Dray is absolutely brilliant, I go to a highly recommended dermatologist and she has never explained anything to me with the exceptional knowledge that Dr. Dray has.
This is literally a God send video. I really needed this info to supplement my skin care routine.
When you started with vitamin C I was side eyeing you while cooking 😂 always so informative! Been with you 1.5 years and I’ve never had such good skin. Also, you knocked Sephora and Ulta out of my budget and I’ve never felt so comfortable in my skin. You’ve freed up so much space mentally ❤️
Do you mind sharing your skin favs?
Shelby Crow Cera Ve SA renewing cleanser, moisturizing cream (or SA cream when season changes and my upper back tries to break out a little it’s the best), The Ordinary glycolic acid 7% toning solution and last is Cera Ve skin renewing night cream or Klairs midnight blue calming cream (I alternate but the latter is a lot less thick). I have pretty oily skin (Arizona) but these days my skin so happy 🤗 Also use The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics but that’s not like a staple
LMAO
What about Arbutin? It's a very popular ingredient in Asia to inhibit melanin...
Yesss Alpha Arbutin is said to be even more powerful for hyperpigmentation when used with vitamin c. Would love Dr Drays opinion on this!!
Alpha Arbutin is technically Hydroquinone But a more safer without any side effects!
@@sahanekanayake4849 can it be used for under eyes?
@@juverianausheen7420 Yes, it can be used under eyes.
@@sahanekanayake4849 thanks a lot ❤❤
This woman is invaluable ......and she tells the truth.
Yay for sunscreen!! It’s crazy to think that in my teens I hit the tanning bed when I won’t go more than 2 hours now without reapplying sunscreen! I’m a total testament that just sunscreen can fix hyperpigmentation..it’s been my savior!
I know your comment is a year old, but I am dealing with some hyperpigmentation and I wanted to ask which sunscreen you use and how it's helped you?
@@JennyOwnzabledrunkelephant one
How did you know I was about to look this up? I follow the Hyperpigmentation Clinic, and was about to look up products, and here you Are! Thanks, Dr Dray
thanks for watching
You have taught me so much about how to take care of my skin without plunking down a huge chunk of change at Sephora. It's such a ripoff! I feel like an idiot for spending thousands of dollars over the past 30+ years on luxury skin care when you can find products just as good at the drug store for half the price. I've shared the knowledge I've gained from you with friends who have seen noticeable improvement in their skin as well. Thanks Dr. Dray!
Hyperpigmentation is a huge problem for me. Thanks to your channel, I see a huge improvement in my skin 😍😍😍
Could you please share if what product worked for you to fade sunspots on arms? thank you
Please share what you use sis
Tell sis 😔
Please
How ? Only by watching her videos ? 😳🤣
Tell us ur skin treatment story 🤔
The Paulas Choice Azelaic Acid is amazing. After I year of daily use it has completely changed my skin.
Do you apply it before or after your moisturizer? Thank you.
Yes. After my moisturizer has dried completely. For example I wash my face and moisturize a few hours before going to bed. Then I apply the azelaic acid right before bed.
Happy to have been suggested this video. You don’t waste time or click bait tactics
Hey Dr Dray! Can you do a video on clogged pores vs closed comedones vs blackheads and how to get rid of the clogging and bumps that come with it?
Good Tuesday Morning All! Dr. Dray, I recently was told that my skin looked so nice and lighter and was asked what I was using and to my own surprise, the only difference was that I had just started using sunscreen! This last part of your video explains it all, sunscreen can lighten up my skin! Thank you so much!
Sunscreen has helped my hands sooo much. It’s surprising
Which one?
Thank you us people with darker skin really struggle with this 💖
I tried the Skinceuticals product and began to see pigment fading within the first week; albeit, trace. In addition, my facial skin "bumps" resolved after the first application. I am sold on this serum!
Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster is ascorbic acid, vit E, and ferulic acid (plus other benefitial ingredients) and it costs half the price of the Skinceuticals one.
Wow your skin looks more dewy and beautiful than I’ve ever seen! I also love the shape of your jawline now! Whatever your doing keep up the good work
Super helpful video! Can you layer some of these ingredients for more effectiveness?
A great and inexpensive alternative to the vitamin C serum she mentioned is from “Seoul Ceuticals,” their Day Glow Serum. It also contains vitamin E and ferulic acid. I’ve been using it for almost a year and it’s my favorite vitamin C serum (plus it’s from Korea and they just do skincare right).
This is a late comment. Tried Ambi Cream. Returned as it has a very strong artificial fruit odor similar to that used in hard candy. It didn't fade away quickly and had to wash off. Will be trying some of the other products reviewed here. Thank you Dr Dray for the helpful and hard to find straight info on skin care products!
Didn’t mind the scent. She mentioned on a video that they no longer have Hydroquinone but the one I got off amazon still has it written.
I’m on my second week of it, so far my new scars look slightly lighter but the old ones haven’t changed much 😩
Watching this video because I was thinking about trying out vitamin C products. Then she mentions Ambi fade cream as I’m sitting here with it covering my dark spots. Skincare wise it’s nice to know I’m on the right track.
My Skincare Routine:
Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Cleansing Bar
Dickinson Witch Hazel Toner
NaturSense Aloe Vera Gel
Ambi Fade Cream
One day I would love to have clear skin like yours Dr. Dray! Thank you again for the informational content.
You have no idea how much I've learn through your video's Dr.Dray you're the best! straight to the point i like that.👋
Timeless has a great Vitamin C. It has all the ingredients that the Skinceutical has and is much, much cheaper.
Love Timeless!
My go to Vit C !!! 😍
I don't see a difference between this Timeless and skinseuticals. I get the same result
I switched to Timeless after using Skinceuticals for many years. Ingredients are the same. I think the packaging enhances product stability. I see the same results at a fraction of the cost. Love Timeless! 💜
I'm 43 and struggled with acne prone skin since high school. Also developed some Melasma in 2011 from being on birth control pills then went to the beach without sunblock on so I burned badly. UGGGH if I had a time machine!! This lady AKA me has tried high end products to cheap. I am loving the results from Timeless Vit C !! My current routine is face washing with Vanicream cleanser. Then apply Timeless Vit C. Let it dry a few minutes. then apply CeraVe PM lotion. If its night time I'm done! But in the AM I let the Cerva Ve absorb 5 minutes than put on tinted DRMTLGY moisturizer SPF. My skin is improving every day!! Now I know what people mean when they say "my skin is like glass". It means Smooth, tight and flawless. I am getting close! My young adult kids are starting to use these products. Lucky for them that they started early!
Dr. Dray is super amazing for rendering us free information. ❤️❤️ what about the people who lay down at the beach to get tanned? Aren't they at risk?
Love how informative your videos are without any gimmicks! 😁
If you can afford the Skinceuticals serum I SWEAR you'll not regret that purchase. Timeless also has a great and similar vit C + ferulic serum, although in my opinion Skinceuticals worked and felt better on my skin.
I was shocked to see the price!
There's also a version recommended by Penn Smith Skincare. It's around $70; DRMTLGY Advanced CE Ferulic. Still not cheap but supposedly the same formula as the Skinceuticals.
God damn!! $166?!! I could get a laser treatment for that kind of money in my country lol.
Skinceuticals is really the only one worth it. The timeless one sis nothing for me.
@@SwanTheQueen agree
Since finding your channel, I finally have fully grasped the importance of sunscreen. I wear it every day and reapply as directed. I also have a few wide brimmed hats and driving gloves. How I wish I had found you when I was young. Thank you for everything you do. You are appreciated. ❤️
What are your thoughts on Alpha Arbutin as an ingredient to fade hyperpigmentation?
Alpha Arbutin is great
@@mslori389 I've had great success with it , but it takes time.
My Dermat says a thing, and I cross check it with Dr Dray. I Love you. My skin sends you all the love.
You are my favorite! I spent a lot of years dealing with dermatologists that were no help whatsoever. Totally wish you had been my doctor! Thank you for you vids 💓
I love Dr Dray and her science backed recommendations!
Can you please suggest what chemicals are safe for nursing mom? Thank you
I've had good luck using canned pumpkin puree with yogurt or sour cream, about 1/2 and 1/2. I use it on spots and as a face mask maybe 2x a week. Also, applying lemon juice has faded mine a lot. I use fresh lemons.
@@staceykersting705 don’t do that lol
Look up niacinamide. I found stuff that says it is likely safe during pregnancy and nursing if taken orally, so it probably would be safe to put on your skin. I am not a doctor but it is what I found when I was researching for myself.
That's something to ask your family care doctor, not a youtuber. Some things can't be answered from a youtube video. 😐
@@staceykersting705 oh no not this..
Thank you for this video! Would these products also apply to melasma/hyperpigmentation from sun spots?
What I really like most about this video is that it is well explained and easy to understand.
Thx for the great info! It would be helpful to hold the products in hand closer to the camera lens for a better view & to hold for a longer period of time so we can actually see the product mentioned.
I have never found anything as good as CE Ferulic but it is not in my budget! I love their B5 too!!! There’s nothing that compares!🤍
Have you tried Dr. Brenner's dupe?
Pajama Mama I have not! I will look into it!!
@@michiebutterfly7785 I have seen it on Amazon. I'm curious if it works as well. Right now I'm using an anhydrous 12% ascorbic acid mixed with TO resveratrol/ferulic and getting awesome results.
Timeless Vit. C has the same ingredients for a fraction of the cost. Very nice serum, check it out if you haven't.
Holly thank u lovey!! Do u know what form of Vit C it is by chance?
I live in Japan and Sana actually have a new line for britening with Arbutin as the first ingredient (they call it whitening here of coure for marketing...)
Will this work for dark skin too? Can you make a video about ingredients/products to use and avoid if you have dark skin, please?
You may have better luck watching Dr Vanita Rattan's channel.
She is a UK-based Dermatologist, and specialises in the treatment of hyperpigmentation in skin of colour.
I've been using the Timeless dupe for the Skinceuticals C & E Ferulic serum ($20 bucks) for post acne and it's working very well. Lots of people in the skincare community buy it exclusively instead of Skinceuticals. I'd give it a try instead, you'll save over $100. I had really bad cystic acne, lots of dark spots from it. My skins looking amazing now. Theirs is in a pump now instead of a dropper, I keep it in the fridge and it's still nice and clear. They also offer a 3 month guarantee so if it oxidizes they will replace it free of charge.
I think you are wonderful! Great information every day. We are lucky to have you on RUclips!!
Happy Tuesday Everybody!! Have a Wonderful Day!!
Happy Tuesday to you too! 😄
Happy Tuesday!
Thanks Jackie have a wonderful Tuesday sweet friend enjoy your day stay safe you and all yours 💖🤗😍
Happy Tuesday Jackie!
Happy Tuesday Jackie! Hope you’re enjoying your day!
I’ve learned so much from this channel and use several products mentioned. Have a good day, everyone!
My generation didn't have the benefit of dermatologist's on YT, or all the research and knowledge. There was no SPF. We worshiped the sun and were told that was healthy. Oh to go back in time and have a do-over!! Love and appreciate Dr. Dray.
The PCA skin pigment gel really works. I’ve used both HQ and sans HQ. The one with HQ works the best, but I only used for short period. The spot went away so fast. The sans HQ burned my skin, but I have very very sensitive skin.
Have been using Ordinary vitamin c +ferulic acid - GREEEEAAAT!!!
I use sunscreen and hydroquinone to fade my sunspots. They work, but now my spots are slowly coming back 6 months after I quit my hydroquinone :(
Same here!! I was really bummed, im gonna try vitamin c next now.
@@percyjackson5417 Seems like I remember going off of it for about 6 months and then going back on it again for 6 months then off again and so on..
Thank you for this in depth suggestion video! As a sufferer of hyperpigmentation I love that you explain the active ingredients benefits and risks. Could you make a hypopigmentation video please? I'm sure I'm not the only one who could benefit from that. Drop some knowledge 😊
Doctor. One of the best sunscreens I've come across for Acne-prone skin is called BARE Republic Mineral sunscreen lotion.
This is my fav !! The unscented face and tinted face
@@TheLunaPulvia After lots of trials I just love how it disappears into the skin and does not leave your face shiny.
@@Greentree805 & @Amanda M Thanks for mentioning this one! Want to try it but wondering if in your experience with this you notice a scent? It says it doesn't have a scent but want to be sure because of a fragrance allergy.
@@Hasna256 I haven't noticed a scent, and I love that once I rub in well, it doesn't leave me looking shiny, and it doesn't show up whitish on my skin.
I use vitamin c powder and mix fresh with hyaluronic acid daily so it doesn’t degrade.
Great videos!!
I wish you were consistent in your views of vitamin C L ascorbic acid, you’ve made numerous videos panning vitamin c as a beneficial ingredient and then you include it on your list, if anything the skinceutical vitamin c serum is the one that is sold in oxidized form with a yellowish tinge as they make it in big batches and just let it sit.
Hey Dr. Dray! I saw a claim on Beautypedia today saying that nitrogen propellants in aerosolized skin care products (such as Caudalie’s grape water) are damaging to the skin. I’d love to see you do a video discussing this!
Very useful! I'm in a long battle trying to fade sunspots on hands and chest- this is helpful information!
what is your opinion for the ordinary 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder
I use it and love it. Watch Lab Muffin Beauty Science video on L-ascorbic acid powder (in general)!
I'd love to hear her opinion as well.
I use this too. Really curious to know what her expert opinion is on it.
I came to ask the same question. I just started mixing half a scoop with my vanicream lotion.
I get the feeling Dr Dray isn't into mixing your own skincare products. I've seen Cassandra Bankson talk about this product and how to use it.
I've been using a toner with Licorice root last couple of weeks and I'm amazed with the results. It's the only thing I've changed last 6 months and my skin looks brighter and healtier somehow. Great information, thank you ❤️.
Hi, could you pls share the name. I heard Licorice root can fade dark spots too. Thanks
Hi, yes please! share the name of the licorice root toner... thank you!
I buy Timeless Vitamin C. it has ferulic acid and E and comes in an opaque bottle. I also keep it in my mini-fridge and use it every morning, but not in the evening when I use tretinoin (via Curology). The Timeless is less than $30.
I’ve tried many low and high end spot treatments, and none worked. I finally tried Musely (similar to the online prescription retinol/retinoid companies). I started with their Spot cream that had 12% (yes, 12!) hydroquinone, kojic acid, and niacinamide, After seeing a slow improvement after a month, I decided to try the stronger formula because I typically can tolerate retinols. This one has 12% hydroquinone, 0.05% tretinoin. Three months in and my spots are almost all gone. I do experience some irritation around the eyes, so I will take a break after August. It will be 4 months of using the hydroquinone, and likely a good time to take a break.
Hi Dr Dray. Can you talk about skin darkening on areas that are exposed to continuously rubbing (butt on the bike, elbows on the table, dark spots on the toes from the shoes we wear, etc) How can we lighten these areas? As most of them are on pretty “durable” skin compared to the face. Thx!
Thank you Dr. Dray! I've been asking a lot of questions about Hyperpigmentation in your Instagram and you've answered them all in this video. ❤❤❤
I appreciate the comprehensive list, but it begs the question: which SINGLE product works the best? I can’t afford the money nor time to try a myriad of different products. (For reference I have one single area around 1 square inch in size; I have olive coloured skin.)
Fantastic...I thought I was going to have to order some new stuff for getting older but I already use retinol plus vitamin C so I can stop using all of these ingredients and save money...always learn from the best...thank you my sweet FRIEND...XOXO
What do you think of the ordinary l-ascorbic acid powder though, the one you can mix in with vitamin e oil or a moisturizer? Thanks for the vid! Keep it up :)
This was awesome very detailed. Can you make a video on Latin skin (darker) we seem to get a lot of hyperpigmentation
Dr Vanita rattan does a lot on skin of colour which will benefit your skin tone
Love this topic in your videos. Im Olive skin and always scared of hydroquinone.
Can you please make a video about steroids in skin care? Specially for WOC?
I'm Hispanic and steroids and hydroquinone are not advised in WOC skin care groups. I wonder what are your thoughts about them.
Thank you for all you do!
I appreciate the information on azelaic acid.
I was on a Dr D binge and just watched this - pulled out the bottle of M A D Fade Gell ( yes a bit expensive) that my aesthetician sold me - and found that 5 out of 10 ingredients you mentioned here are included..Now I will use it more religiously-didnt’ know if it would work - I had used hydroquinone products back in the day, and had just let old marks under chin where I’d had hair growth pigmentation ( Pcos byproduct) and had given up on fading it - hope this will be a good fit…Thanks as always Doc D…Have a great summer!!
The Timeless brand has a vit c with feurilc acid....it's a good dupe and lots of beauty youtubers swear by it.
I’ve been using this vitamin c for over a year and I can say it has greatly improved my PIH!
I've thought about using Timeless.
I use Timeless and have had good results. Much more affordable than Skinceuticals!
This is the brand I have been using and it has done wonders for my hyperpigmentation.
@@suzyblake9372 dr dray doesnot really support vit c
FYI: ProCure is found in the First Aid aisle at CVS, not in skincare!
Hi! Thank you so much for the information. What are your thoughts on Alpha-Arbutin? And, could it be used with niacinamide in the same skin care routine?
I'd like to know this too.
Of course it can be used with niacinamide
Amazing! Best video I've seen about this subject. I really appreciate how clear you were in how to use the products and the recommendations you made. Super helpful. Thanks!
Very helpful without all the unnecessary chatter.