I love it when you are talking and seem to change your mind about what you want to say and so you just restart the sentence. It is so charming and I just adore your personality. You are so smart and funny and sweet and seem to be such a well-rounded person. I LOVE DR.DRAY! You are the lady that all little girls should aspire to be like. You're just wonderful.
Thanks for telling us your experience with acne. I think my breakouts were similar to yours. I'm in my 50's, so I'm not sure if that Neutrogena Acne face wash was around in the late 70's and 80's. I did try everything in the drugstore, with no success. I remember that the Covergirl foundation gave me those hard bumps on my chin, but didn't realize that I was sensitive to all fragrance. I never had stinging or red rashes, and didn't connect the breakouts with the sensitivity. I did have success with a dermatologist when I was 30, and she prescribed something called Benzac and Cleocin. It worked great for five years, then stopped working. My insurance changed, and I had to go to a GP instead. He prescribed Accutane pills, which I hated and didn't work. Also told me that he called those chin breakouts "big hummers." Thanks doc! Shortly after that in the mid-90's, I discovered Paula Begoun's book, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me. This was before she started her company, Paula's Choice. She was called the Cosmetics Cop back then, because she researched the ingredients, then wrote articles and eventually a series of books. She wrote on how these products could not do what they promised in their advertising, based on the research. I think her skin was similar to mine, very oily with a sensitivity to fragrance. I found her book with product reviews to be really helpful, and finally started getting a handle on what was making my breakouts worse. My acne was subsiding by my mid-30's, but I still had some issues. After she started Paula's Choice, I bought her 2% BHA, followed her suggestions for cleansers, and was able to completely clear up my skin. She sold her company in 2012, and I don't feel the Beautypedia reviews are as trustworthy as they were back then. But I swear if I ever met her, I'd kiss her feet, lol. It's also why I appreciate your videos, you reference the research. Anyway, I realize I always write a book in these comment sections!
Thank you so much for sharing here in the comments...I like it! I do like Paula's Choice...i discovered it here on UA-cam awhile back through Melissa's channel (I love faces). I only tried the tinted sunscreen, to see if it was like my eltaMD, and i really was very happy with it and probably would repurchase again. I remember her book though, long before I ever heard of the product line...I think she was on oprah back then too. Hope you had a great day and are having a relaxing night :)
I think that it is wonderful that you demonstrate on-camera how to apply things - especially the Differin (pea sized) and sunscreen (like a face mask). It is hard for folks to know how to do so just based on the product labelling. I myself was applying far too little sunscreen and way too much retinoid (I use tretinoin, but instructions are the same) - and have altered my methods. You are terrific! And hey - I saw in the LLBean catalog today that they too are getting into sunscreen-clothing. Their offerings are not nearly as stylish as the Coolibar, though! Have a great night!
Thank you so much! YEah I was looking at the LLBean offerings, but was a bit disappointed in the selection. Coolibar is the only company i can find that offers more everyday clothing (not just poolside) options. Hope you had a fab day!
Thanks a lot for sharing your personal story about your acne journey. I would like to share that adapalene has helped my acne problems as well. I followed all your videos about how to apply the gel so that I had really minimal irritation. Thanks to you, adapalene and sunscreen are two musts in my daily routine. However exhausted and busy I am, I will put on sunscreen in the morning and adapalene at night. I am certain your videos have helped many others like me. I have shared your tips with my friends with other skin problems like rosacea and ezcema. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Have a great day :)
I enjoy your blog each day and pass on relevant tips to my daughter. Chippity chopping tip: if you put the tip of your knife blade down on the cutting board and use a downward lever action you will find that chopping goes more smoothly, quickly and quietly. See you tomorrow !
i really love ur channel! i began differin recently, and have really learned a lot about its usage from just watching your videos! the moisturizer on a wet face tip is amazing! i've been sharing it w/ anyone and everyone haha. thank you!!!
Hi Dr. Dray! Just wanted to say I've appreciated hearing about your experience using Differin and other acne products. As someone with PCOS (and with that pretty rampant acne), Differin has been an absolute lifesaver for my skin! And using your tips, I've had no irritation either! I'm looking forward to hearing more of your great skin tips in future videos! :D
Hi Dr. Dray! I came across one of your videos about two months ago and became an instant fan. Thank you for all your awesome tips and for letting us in in your personal daily routine. I want to say I own about 80%-90% of the products you have recommended in your videos 😅 and I have noticed significant improvement in my acne. I had a question, my acne has improved now on 5th week of using Differin gel! I have some red acne scars though. I recently started using the Aveeno positively radiant intensive night cream. Would you recommend using them at the same time?
Hi I have come across your channel just recently and I am binge watching all of your videos I am 48 years old with four children and I am absolutely learning so much from you I am also a nurse as well and I appreciate your raw and honest contact keep up the good work 💞💞
Q&A topic I would love for you to address: cellulite! 😱 😭 this year I turned 50, it's ok, really I'm accepting it, 😁 😉 but seriously, I woke up one day, and WOW it's everywhere! Thighs especially 😔 (BTW, I don't feel 50 and I have been soooo inspired by your lifestyle! Thx Dr Dray! 👍 💕 💪
Thank you so much! FYI....50 is the new 22. Not even joking about that one....we are living longer and longer. Once upon a time 15 was old. Hope you are having a great day!
Thank you for sharing your acne story with us Dr Dray. My mom is going through a rough time with her skin due to menopause and was scared to use any moisturizer because so many were too rich and irritating for her. I bought her the Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture for Sensitive Skin that you use and so far she really likes it :) Thank you so much for that recommendation! I have a question for you...You use the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream in the AM and PM. When I look online, I see Neutrogena makes two formulations of that product - a water gel and a gel-cream. I want to start using a product with hyaluronic acid but I don't know which formulation would be better for my oily, acne prone skin. Any suggestions?
Ariel Cushnie I have both versions of the HydroBoost. The gel one is does have a light fragrance. The gel-cream is fragrance-free and slightly mositurizing, I guess, but both are gel and super light. I know Dr. Dray uses the gel-cream one. I love both and the fragrance doesn't bother me and goes away immediately. Neither leave a sticky feeling at all :)
Thanks so much and I am so happy to hear that your mom found a moisturizer that so far is helpful. As far as the hydroboost...bear in mind that neutrogena, like all cosmetics companies, has a duty to make $$, so they try and come up with as many versions as possible to sell more things. I only use the gel cream version, twice a day, because as M Cpay points out, that one does not have fragrance in it. I like it and it is fine for oily skin. In fact, keeping the skin hydrated helps the skin relax a bit as far as trying to over do it on oil production.
Wow, your channel is growing so fast! It seems like only a week or two ago you had 5k and now you went over 7k. Good for you!! Your content is so interesting. Would you consider looking into ''The Ordinary'' skin care brand and talking about it? It's all the rage right now and I wonder what you think about their ingredients (they offer retinoids, retinol, acids, vitamin c serums etc. for really cheap).
Hi Andrea sitting down to watch your volg and have some lunch. It appears we're having lunch together 🥗😃😃🥗 then out for a walk 🚶🏼♀️🚶🏼♀️ Happy to see your subscribers are growing. 👏🏻👏🏻 I think Differin is good for any age. Even as adults we can like you said have that occasional blemish rear it's ugly head 😃😃 Stay safe 👩🏼⚕️
Hello!! Love your videos so much! I love watching then while I eat breakfast or lunch!!! Today was a busy day so I'm watching it before going to sleep. Where can I buy the calm powder? Thank you!
Hi, dr. Dray, always trying to keep up with your new videos ! Always getting to learn new things ! Gotta question: I just started using differin gel as your direction . I sometimes need to bleach my facial hair with Jolen bleach cream instead of waxing . So, how to incorporate this with differin gel ? Thanks
Be careful...it may increase your susceptibility to irritation from the bleaching cream. Try a test patch of the bleach cream a few times to make sure.
Oh its my cauliflower oats, lol! I am addicted. I have a recipe video on how I make it in the "lifestyle playlist." Glad you enjoyed and thanks so much for the support. I hope your wednesday went well :)
Wowsers Dr Dray! I swear just last week you were @ 4K subscribers and I now see 6K !❇ awesome!❇ you got it girl ❇ totally tubular ❇ keep on going ❇ thanks for your presence! ❇
Hi Dr Dray, I just came across your channel this weekend and love your content. I am in my late 40's and have been really conscious of my skin care routine. I have been using a lot of the CeraVe products and love them! My skin was very bi polar in that I was experiencing constant breakouts such as cystic acne. I have a question though... my daughter is 16 and has been having cystic breakouts. I'm pretty sure its hormones and stress from her work load at school. She has been using the cetaphil oil control foam wash along with the neutrogena stress control toner. I think I may need to switch up. Do you suggest the neutrogena face wash that you use? I also just recently purchased diffrin and she has been putting that on her cysts and it really does help. I don't want to take her to the dermatologist just yet as I'm pretty sure once school is over her face will clear up. I guess I'm asking for preventive measures what would you suggest. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.😊
Caroline Bloom thanks so much for Sharing and happy to hear you are enjoying the channel. I encourage you to have your daughter see her pediatrician or dermatologist for evaluation and management.
Oh and Dr Dray on the Amazonian there's a Poppy Austin 2.5% retinol cream which seems legit and has good reviews. I checked the ingredients listed and I believe it's not dodgy. Have you seen this one before? 😊
I especially enjoy watching your acne-related content, as I'm recovering from it myself right now (just amped up my Tretinoin dosage to the 0.05% concentration, woohoo!). Thank you for sharing your story!
Dear Dr.dray, ooh i messed up bad. So i got all the products for your morning and night regimen. I got the wrong Neutrogena rapid clear stubborn acne face wash and not the mask. I used the 10% as a mask. Well next morning was horrible it was a friday morning well the ceriva cream irritated further. So i went to the er. I was told to was my face and leave it alone. Now my face has dry spots darker pigment and small wrinkles. What do u think im desperate!
Morning Dr Dray, was glancing the Amazonian as you do haha. These Biotin tablets you take, is it true that only a like 100mcg of the 10000mcg is absorbed? I have 3 options I'm considering, there are 2 that are 10000mcg, 365 tabs and one has coconut oil in it, or theres the 5000mcg, 90 tablets which melts on your tongue and is strawberry flavoured haha. Which would you purchase? :)
Since turning 30, I've been struggling with both hormonal cystic acne and dry/flaky spots for the past two years. It will clear up mostly for a little bit, and I'm lucky I don't have the deep pitting many with cystic acne get, but I'm ghostly pale so I do still get discoloration/minor scarring that sticks out horrible against my super pale skin. It's so frustrating acne face washes are too drying and harsh for the rest of my face and make my cheeks and forehead peel/flake. Both my family doctor and my gyno pretty much told me that birth control is the only solution and I just don't want to accept that. I really really want to avoid taking that again, due to a variety of reasons. I'm going to check out your differin video and see about picking some up to try, but do you have any other suggestions on dealing with cystic acne? Is that even something I can hope to manage on my own? Thanks for putting out great content!
Differin is unlikely to be helpful on its own for hormonal acne. OCPs and spironolactone are systemic medications frequently needed to control this condition
You're a beautiful kind person we would be besties if we lived closer lol luv your vids alot the tips are interesting, indeed we learn from one another
Thank you so much and I am so happy to hear the tips are interesting. Chatting with you in the comments is one of the best parts about youtube. Hope things went well for you today and you are having a relaxing evening. :)
I think the Neutrogena pore care is too expensive in India because it is shipped from American with added duties. I want to know if over the counter facewashes from brands like Galderma etc would work just as well with the active ingredient being 4% Benzoyl peroxide. Lesser % is not available. Same goes for spot treatment for which I use Benzac AC 2.5% and a Cetaphil for moisturising my face. I basically follow your dry skin acne routine with inexpensive products because Aveeno and Cerave are not available over the counter and hence too expensive.
I was prescribed tetracycline in my teenage years and I couldnt take it long (because it wasn't recommended) years later I read research that because that use of that antibiotic will hurt ones ability to fight acne bacteria naturally later on. Is that true ?
Thanks so much for sharing this here. Yes, antibiotic resistance can occur with long term use of systemic antibiotics, which is why we try and limit the duration.
What about tanning beds for eczema? I have it pretty bad on my legs. I don't tolerate the sun or tanning beds very well. When it is horrible, I do 2-3 minutes tops in a bed, but it seems to help. I heard dermatologist use some form of bed to treat eczema. Thoughts? The sun and I have an agreement to not ever see each other and it will not burn me. I got 2nd degree sunburns and sun poison on my honeymoon on a ten minute ferry ride. That's how sensitive I am. I have so much scarring on my shoulders from it. Also, what made you go into dermatology? Here in Kansas, our largest city only has a small handful (maybe 4?). At one point we only had 2. It seems you guys are beginning to be the unicorns of medical specialties.
As a child - several decades ago - I had eczema and at that time my parents took me every month or so to a physician (don't know whether he was a dermatologist or GP) who gave me an Rx for 1% Hydrocortisone cream (not OTC then) and a treatment using a sunlamp. We have come a long way since then, thank goodness!
Dr Dray I'm in Wichita, but you never know if I will need to go there to see someone. We have a several month lead time to see one here. It took 4-5 months for me to see one here in Wichita.
Omg ! I guess it's better to stay off until I'm on differin gel ! Thanks a lot ! Anyways, how long should you continue with differin ? Till no more acne or a certain time long ? Thanks
I wish that Neutrogena wash helped with my acne (because it's on the more frugal side)...but it seems to only make my acne worse, and my skin oilier :(
Hi Dr. Dray, I've been doing tazorac .05% cream on my face nightly and today marks my 7th week on tazorac. Before tazorac I had mild acne, and now on my 7th week of Tazorac I am having the worst acne of my life. I dont know if I should stop using tazorac altogether or what I should do. I'm worried that tazorac just ruined my skin and im never going to get over this "purge period." What should I do? Thank you.
Could you talk a little about HS? It's a condition I struggle with especially on my upper, inner thighs. It's so very painful and I'm wondering what you would recommend as a treatment option. Is there anything that can help with this painful condition?
Thank you for sharing your experience here. This is a very difficult skin condition. I rencourage you to see a dermatologist for evaluation and ongoing management. Hope you are having a great day!
Neutrogena acne leave mask, do I use it only on the needed area? When you mixed it with Differin Adapalene, how do you mix it? Differin for whole face?
Omgosh I detest going into Home Depot and Lowe’s as well. Yuck! Those places are so toxic! My skin insta try absorbs the dreadful combination of chemicals there. 🙄🙄 I have that same lunch bag too as well as the shower curtain as I mentioned! We have great taste. 💜💖
Dr. Dray, what are your thoughts on curology? It's an online service system with dermatologists who can prescribe topical treatment containing azelaic acid, tretinoin and such. Also, if I am already using a trentinoin topical treatment that has azeliac acid and clindamycin, do you think it would be too harsh on the skin to be using differin as well? I'm curious as I still have a wicked breakout that goes away and pops back up on my chin even though I've been on spironolactone for the last couple of months.
I like the idea of people having an accessible option to get evaluation and management. Teledermatology is pretty well studied for acne. Not sure what their associated costs are and if they take insurance. No need to add differin to tretinoin, unless your provider has instructed you to do so.
Just love your channel, you are so down to earth and helpful. My daughter is 20 she has excessive oil production in her hands and had this since being a small child. She has been to GP on many occasions with no success, someone did mention botox works for this. Would you be able to give any advice. Thanks 😍
You make tofu look so appetizing (carnivore here :)! Is a place of occasional breakouts tell anything about type of acne? I seem to get occasional pimples around my jaw line or cheeks, it seems like it is the same area all the time. Started using differin as well but so far I am not seeing much of results.
Love tofu! Best to see a dermatologist and/or your health care provider for evaluation of the skin lesions, as they could be a variety of things other than acne
No, this is a bad idea. Lemon and citrus juices contain compounds that, when put on the skin and exposed to light, cause damage to the skin cells and possible a severe rash that can heal with a dark mark. Likewise, cinnamon is incredibly irritating on the skin.
HI I'm ashly I'm only 11 yrs old I have issues of acne and I want to get rid them away so what is your recommendation to reduce my acne????? but I want you to know that I go to dermatologist and she gave me an anti acne gel but the anti acne gel doesn't suit me at all I got more acne so I wish that I can get rid them soon so the product that I use is epiduo gel. I wish you would help me 😍😍😍😍
Kim Jeon I would follow up with your dermatologist. Acne is a disease that requires ongoing evaluation and management. There is no "one size fits all" approach
It is a pretty hefty price, but a viewer commented the CVS 365 generic brand was comparable in quality, at a fraction of the price. So if you end up liking it, then maybe try that one.
I bought from my dermatologist a moisturizing cream with .05 tretinoin, hyaluronic acid and 4% niacinimide. It’s to help with facial lines, but acne too. My skin is feeling dry. I’m not sure if it’s from my 2% salicylic acid toner used on opposite days or the retinoid cream. Should I moisturize before the retnoid cream or after??? Does it matter??
Do you have a video that talks about bumps that you get on your forehead that's not blackheads or whiteheads and some people get them on their arms as well? Thanks
I love it when you are talking and seem to change your mind about what you want to say and so you just restart the sentence. It is so charming and I just adore your personality. You are so smart and funny and sweet and seem to be such a well-rounded person. I LOVE DR.DRAY! You are the lady that all little girls should aspire to be like. You're just wonderful.
Lol!! Thanks!! Hope you are having a great night :)
I concur!
Thanks for telling us your experience with acne. I think my breakouts were similar to yours. I'm in my 50's, so I'm not sure if that Neutrogena Acne face wash was around in the late 70's and 80's. I did try everything in the drugstore, with no success. I remember that the Covergirl foundation gave me those hard bumps on my chin, but didn't realize that I was sensitive to all fragrance. I never had stinging or red rashes, and didn't connect the breakouts with the sensitivity. I did have success with a dermatologist when I was 30, and she prescribed something called Benzac and Cleocin. It worked great for five years, then stopped working. My insurance changed, and I had to go to a GP instead. He prescribed Accutane pills, which I hated and didn't work. Also told me that he called those chin breakouts "big hummers." Thanks doc! Shortly after that in the mid-90's, I discovered Paula Begoun's book, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me. This was before she started her company, Paula's Choice. She was called the Cosmetics Cop back then, because she researched the ingredients, then wrote articles and eventually a series of books. She wrote on how these products could not do what they promised in their advertising, based on the research. I think her skin was similar to mine, very oily with a sensitivity to fragrance. I found her book with product reviews to be really helpful, and finally started getting a handle on what was making my breakouts worse. My acne was subsiding by my mid-30's, but I still had some issues. After she started Paula's Choice, I bought her 2% BHA, followed her suggestions for cleansers, and was able to completely clear up my skin. She sold her company in 2012, and I don't feel the Beautypedia reviews are as trustworthy as they were back then. But I swear if I ever met her, I'd kiss her feet, lol. It's also why I appreciate your videos, you reference the research. Anyway, I realize I always write a book in these comment sections!
Thank you so much for sharing here in the comments...I like it! I do like Paula's Choice...i discovered it here on UA-cam awhile back through Melissa's channel (I love faces). I only tried the tinted sunscreen, to see if it was like my eltaMD, and i really was very happy with it and probably would repurchase again. I remember her book though, long before I ever heard of the product line...I think she was on oprah back then too. Hope you had a great day and are having a relaxing night :)
"like most people I am human" 😂
I think that it is wonderful that you demonstrate on-camera how to apply things - especially the Differin (pea sized) and sunscreen (like a face mask). It is hard for folks to know how to do so just based on the product labelling. I myself was applying far too little sunscreen and way too much retinoid (I use tretinoin, but instructions are the same) - and have altered my methods. You are terrific! And hey - I saw in the LLBean catalog today that they too are getting into sunscreen-clothing. Their offerings are not nearly as stylish as the Coolibar, though! Have a great night!
Thank you so much! YEah I was looking at the LLBean offerings, but was a bit disappointed in the selection. Coolibar is the only company i can find that offers more everyday clothing (not just poolside) options. Hope you had a fab day!
Thanks a lot for sharing your personal story about your acne journey. I would like to share that adapalene has helped my acne problems as well. I followed all your videos about how to apply the gel so that I had really minimal irritation. Thanks to you, adapalene and sunscreen are two musts in my daily routine. However exhausted and busy I am, I will put on sunscreen in the morning and adapalene at night.
I am certain your videos have helped many others like me. I have shared your tips with my friends with other skin problems like rosacea and ezcema. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Have a great day :)
This totally makes my day!! So happy to hear that the tips have been so helpful. Hope you are having a great day too :)
I enjoy your blog each day and pass on relevant tips to my daughter. Chippity chopping tip: if you put the tip of your knife blade down on the cutting board and use a downward lever action you will find that chopping goes more smoothly, quickly and quietly. See you tomorrow !
Thanks! My knife has issues tbh. Every time I edit the vlog footage I actually cringe at the status of its dullness.
i really love ur channel! i began differin recently, and have really learned a lot about its usage from just watching your videos! the moisturizer on a wet face tip is amazing! i've been sharing it w/ anyone and everyone haha. thank you!!!
Thank you so much!! Glad to hear the differin videos helped and hope you have a great night :)
Hi Dr. Dray! Just wanted to say I've appreciated hearing about your experience using Differin and other acne products. As someone with PCOS (and with that pretty rampant acne), Differin has been an absolute lifesaver for my skin! And using your tips, I've had no irritation either!
I'm looking forward to hearing more of your great skin tips in future videos! :D
So happy to hear this!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience here and I hope you are having a stellar Wednesday :)
Hi Dr. Dray! I came across one of your videos about two months ago and became an instant fan. Thank you for all your awesome tips and for letting us in in your personal daily routine. I want to say I own about 80%-90% of the products you have recommended in your videos 😅 and I have noticed significant improvement in my acne. I had a question, my acne has improved now on 5th week of using Differin gel! I have some red acne scars though. I recently started using the Aveeno positively radiant intensive night cream. Would you recommend using them at the same time?
Isaac Martinez thanks so much for your sweet comments and I am glad that you are enjoying the skin care products. Fine to use aveeno with differin
Excellent video today! I loved how you shared your acne story! Thank you!
Thanks so much!! HOpe you are having a happy hump day :)
Hi I have come across your channel just recently and I am binge watching all of your videos I am 48 years old with four children and I am absolutely learning so much from you I am also a nurse as well and I appreciate your raw and honest contact keep up the good work 💞💞
thanks Ms Nancy!
Q&A topic I would love for you to address: cellulite! 😱 😭 this year I turned 50, it's ok, really I'm accepting it, 😁 😉 but seriously, I woke up one day, and WOW it's everywhere! Thighs especially 😔
(BTW, I don't feel 50 and I have been soooo inspired by your lifestyle! Thx Dr Dray! 👍 💕 💪
Thank you so much! FYI....50 is the new 22. Not even joking about that one....we are living longer and longer. Once upon a time 15 was old. Hope you are having a great day!
Proud Momma I am 28 and im very active and i have cellulite all over my body too. So it's not fair!
Thank you for sharing your acne story with us Dr Dray.
My mom is going through a rough time with her skin due to menopause and was scared to use any moisturizer because so many were too rich and irritating for her. I bought her the Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture for Sensitive Skin that you use and so far she really likes it :) Thank you so much for that recommendation!
I have a question for you...You use the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream in the AM and PM. When I look online, I see Neutrogena makes two formulations of that product - a water gel and a gel-cream. I want to start using a product with hyaluronic acid but I don't know which formulation would be better for my oily, acne prone skin. Any suggestions?
Ariel Cushnie I have both versions of the HydroBoost. The gel one is does have a light fragrance. The gel-cream is fragrance-free and slightly mositurizing, I guess, but both are gel and super light. I know Dr. Dray uses the gel-cream one. I love both and the fragrance doesn't bother me and goes away immediately. Neither leave a sticky feeling at all :)
Thanks so much and I am so happy to hear that your mom found a moisturizer that so far is helpful. As far as the hydroboost...bear in mind that neutrogena, like all cosmetics companies, has a duty to make $$, so they try and come up with as many versions as possible to sell more things. I only use the gel cream version, twice a day, because as M Cpay points out, that one does not have fragrance in it. I like it and it is fine for oily skin. In fact, keeping the skin hydrated helps the skin relax a bit as far as trying to over do it on oil production.
Thank you both so much :) I so appreciate the time you both took to get back to me! I'll buy the gel - cream the next time I'm at WalMart.
@@mcpay480 the one I can find here in new Zealand is called: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Day Cream Water Gel. Is this the same gel cream?
Wow, your channel is growing so fast! It seems like only a week or two ago you had 5k and now you went over 7k. Good for you!! Your content is so interesting. Would you consider looking into ''The Ordinary'' skin care brand and talking about it? It's all the rage right now and I wonder what you think about their ingredients (they offer retinoids, retinol, acids, vitamin c serums etc. for really cheap).
Audrey-Anne thanks so much! I mentioned the other day that I have an order on route from the ordinary
Appreciate you sharing your experience with us, Dr Dray. Still watching your 2017 videos in 2018! Hope you and your mum have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Hi Andrea sitting down to watch your volg and have some lunch. It appears we're having lunch together 🥗😃😃🥗 then out for a walk 🚶🏼♀️🚶🏼♀️ Happy to see your subscribers are growing. 👏🏻👏🏻 I think Differin is good for any age. Even as adults we can like you said have that occasional blemish rear it's ugly head 😃😃 Stay safe 👩🏼⚕️
Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed the vlog and hope your lunch was good :)
Hello!! Love your videos so much! I love watching then while I eat breakfast or lunch!!! Today was a busy day so I'm watching it before going to sleep. Where can I buy the calm powder? Thank you!
Thanks so much! YOu can get it on vitacost or amazon: amzn.to/2qBseUc
Hi Dr. Dray- Another excellent vlog. Thank you for sharing your personal experience with acne. You have beautiful skin. Happy Wednesday!
Thank you so much for your sweet comments Ms Julie and I hope you had a great Wednesday!
Hi, dr. Dray, always trying to keep up with your new videos ! Always getting to learn new things ! Gotta question: I just started using differin gel as your direction . I sometimes need to bleach my facial hair with Jolen bleach cream instead of waxing . So, how to incorporate this with differin gel ? Thanks
Be careful...it may increase your susceptibility to irritation from the bleaching cream. Try a test patch of the bleach cream a few times to make sure.
That breakfast looked AMAZING!! What all did you put in it??
Left you a thumbs up! xoxo
Oh its my cauliflower oats, lol! I am addicted. I have a recipe video on how I make it in the "lifestyle playlist." Glad you enjoyed and thanks so much for the support. I hope your wednesday went well :)
Wowsers Dr Dray! I swear just last week you were @ 4K subscribers and I now see 6K !❇ awesome!❇ you got it girl ❇ totally tubular ❇ keep on going ❇ thanks for your presence! ❇
Thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement. Hope you are having a great day :)
dr. dray skin unrelated question: what is the music you have playing in the background in the begginig of the video? - i looove it
Eli Metaxe I do too!!
You're so adorable and I just love your videos! Extremely informative! Can I ask how old you are? Just curious! Have a wonderful day! 🤗
Thanks!! Have a great day!
Thank you Dr Dray for your no nonsense down to earth skincare
Hi Dr Dray,
I just came across your channel this weekend and love your content. I am in my late 40's and have been really conscious of my skin care routine. I have been using a lot of the CeraVe products and love them! My skin was very bi polar in that I was experiencing constant breakouts such as cystic acne. I have a question though... my daughter is 16 and has been having cystic breakouts. I'm pretty sure its hormones and stress from her work load at school. She has been using the cetaphil oil control foam wash along with the neutrogena stress control toner. I think I may need to switch up. Do you suggest the neutrogena face wash that you use? I also just recently purchased diffrin and she has been putting that on her cysts and it really does help. I don't want to take her to the dermatologist just yet as I'm pretty sure once school is over her face will clear up. I guess I'm asking for preventive measures what would you suggest. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.😊
Caroline Bloom thanks so much for Sharing and happy to hear you are enjoying the channel. I encourage you to have your daughter see her pediatrician or dermatologist for evaluation and management.
Dr Dray thank you! Keep up the great videos❣️
Oh and Dr Dray on the Amazonian there's a Poppy Austin 2.5% retinol cream which seems legit and has good reviews. I checked the ingredients listed and I believe it's not dodgy. Have you seen this one before? 😊
Never heard of that one before...but would be hard to say for sure how effective it is, since is a cosmeceutical.
Really informative about your "acne story". :) would love to know why you decided to become a dermatologist!
thanks!
I especially enjoy watching your acne-related content, as I'm recovering from it myself right now (just amped up my Tretinoin dosage to the 0.05% concentration, woohoo!). Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you so much for your nice comments and for sharing your experience here. Glad you are enjoying and I hope you are having a great day :)
Dear Dr.dray, ooh i messed up bad. So i got all the products for your morning and night regimen. I got the wrong Neutrogena rapid clear stubborn acne face wash and not the mask. I used the 10% as a mask. Well next morning was horrible it was a friday morning well the ceriva cream irritated further. So i went to the er. I was told to was my face and leave it alone. Now my face has dry spots darker pigment and small wrinkles. What do u think im desperate!
Another great video! For sure the highlight of my day! Have an awesome one!
Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed and I hope you had a great Wednesday :)
Morning Dr Dray, was glancing the Amazonian as you do haha. These Biotin tablets you take, is it true that only a like 100mcg of the 10000mcg is absorbed?
I have 3 options I'm considering, there are 2 that are 10000mcg, 365 tabs and one has coconut oil in it, or theres the 5000mcg, 90 tablets which melts on your tongue and is strawberry flavoured haha. Which would you purchase? :)
No way to know honestly.
Thanks, I think I'll try the coconut oil ones.
Since turning 30, I've been struggling with both hormonal cystic acne and dry/flaky spots for the past two years. It will clear up mostly for a little bit, and I'm lucky I don't have the deep pitting many with cystic acne get, but I'm ghostly pale so I do still get discoloration/minor scarring that sticks out horrible against my super pale skin. It's so frustrating acne face washes are too drying and harsh for the rest of my face and make my cheeks and forehead peel/flake. Both my family doctor and my gyno pretty much told me that birth control is the only solution and I just don't want to accept that. I really really want to avoid taking that again, due to a variety of reasons. I'm going to check out your differin video and see about picking some up to try, but do you have any other suggestions on dealing with cystic acne? Is that even something I can hope to manage on my own? Thanks for putting out great content!
Differin is unlikely to be helpful on its own for hormonal acne. OCPs and spironolactone are systemic medications frequently needed to control this condition
Thanks for your reply!
You're a beautiful kind person we would be besties if we lived closer lol luv your vids alot the tips are interesting, indeed we learn from one another
Thank you so much and I am so happy to hear the tips are interesting. Chatting with you in the comments is one of the best parts about youtube. Hope things went well for you today and you are having a relaxing evening. :)
today was a bit better than other days,communication with like minded peoples is very important its like therapy for the soul ^^
I think the Neutrogena pore care is too expensive in India because it is shipped from American with added duties. I want to know if over the counter facewashes from brands like Galderma etc would work just as well with the active ingredient being 4% Benzoyl peroxide. Lesser % is not available. Same goes for spot treatment for which I use Benzac AC 2.5% and a Cetaphil for moisturising my face. I basically follow your dry skin acne routine with inexpensive products because Aveeno and Cerave are not available over the counter and hence too expensive.
I was prescribed tetracycline in my teenage years and I couldnt take it long (because it wasn't recommended) years later I read research that because that use of that antibiotic will hurt ones ability to fight acne bacteria naturally later on. Is that true ?
Thanks so much for sharing this here. Yes, antibiotic resistance can occur with long term use of systemic antibiotics, which is why we try and limit the duration.
Thank you for sharing your life with us, Andrea. I have some permanent red spots below each cheek from previous acne. How do I get rid of them?
Thank you so much! Best to see your health care provider and/or dermatologist for evaluation of the red spots, as they could be a variety of things.
hei Dr Dray tnx for sharing your knowledge .I have a q .is apple cider vinegar usable for acne?😔
Thank you so much! No it is a bad idea to use too much ACV on the face. I discuss why in one of my q&a videos.
I'm loving that cute easter 🐰 card on Your refrigerator 👍😉
Looks snazzy!!
What about tanning beds for eczema? I have it pretty bad on my legs. I don't tolerate the sun or tanning beds very well. When it is horrible, I do 2-3 minutes tops in a bed, but it seems to help. I heard dermatologist use some form of bed to treat eczema. Thoughts? The sun and I have an agreement to not ever see each other and it will not burn me. I got 2nd degree sunburns and sun poison on my honeymoon on a ten minute ferry ride. That's how sensitive I am. I have so much scarring on my shoulders from it.
Also, what made you go into dermatology? Here in Kansas, our largest city only has a small handful (maybe 4?). At one point we only had 2. It seems you guys are beginning to be the unicorns of medical specialties.
No tanning beds...super dangerous, period. Dr Gharamani in Topeka (I think) is a good one I know of, and his partner is also fantastic.
As a child - several decades ago - I had eczema and at that time my parents took me every month or so to a physician (don't know whether he was a dermatologist or GP) who gave me an Rx for 1% Hydrocortisone cream (not OTC then) and a treatment using a sunlamp. We have come a long way since then, thank goodness!
Dr Dray I'm in Wichita, but you never know if I will need to go there to see someone. We have a several month lead time to see one here. It took 4-5 months for me to see one here in Wichita.
thanks for sharing this here!!
At this moment don't have health insurance that's why kind of relying on your words! 🙂
Hi! Did the natural calm bother your stomach when you first started drinking it? Loving your videos! 💜
Thank you so much! For me, no...but it certainly can so make sure you follow the directions on how to take it.
Omg ! I guess it's better to stay off until I'm on differin gel ! Thanks a lot ! Anyways, how long should you continue with differin ? Till no more acne or a certain time long ? Thanks
best to follow up with your treating physician to make sure continuing is right for you
I wish that Neutrogena wash helped with my acne (because it's on the more frugal side)...but it seems to only make my acne worse, and my skin oilier :(
Hi Dr. Dray,
I've been doing tazorac .05% cream on my face nightly and today marks my 7th week on tazorac. Before tazorac I had mild acne, and now on my 7th week of Tazorac I am having the worst acne of my life. I dont know if I should stop using tazorac altogether or what I should do. I'm worried that tazorac just ruined my skin and im never going to get over this "purge period." What should I do? Thank you.
Best to follow up with the dermatologist who prescribed the tazorac.
Can I use Neutrogena deep cleanser twice a day? I only use a small amount and had short contact time.
Could you talk a little about HS? It's a condition I struggle with especially on my upper, inner thighs. It's so very painful and I'm wondering what you would recommend as a treatment option. Is there anything that can help with this painful condition?
Thank you for sharing your experience here. This is a very difficult skin condition. I rencourage you to see a dermatologist for evaluation and ongoing management. Hope you are having a great day!
Thanks for your suggestion! I'll definitely go see a dermatologist for this.
Catching up with all your videos :)). You videos are very positive, informative and very valuable.
thank you
Dr dray i have a LOTT of whitehead. Is it possible to completely banish all of these nasty whiteheads without extraction? Thanks un advance!
Neutrogena acne leave mask, do I use it only on the needed area?
When you mixed it with Differin Adapalene, how do you mix it? Differin for whole face?
you can, spot treatment of bp mask and differin to whole face
Omgosh I detest going into Home Depot and Lowe’s as well. Yuck! Those places are so toxic! My skin insta try absorbs the dreadful combination of chemicals there. 🙄🙄
I have that same lunch bag too as well as the shower curtain as I mentioned! We have great taste. 💜💖
the worst
Dr. Dray, what are your thoughts on curology? It's an online service system with dermatologists who can prescribe topical treatment containing azelaic acid, tretinoin and such. Also, if I am already using a trentinoin topical treatment that has azeliac acid and clindamycin, do you think it would be too harsh on the skin to be using differin as well? I'm curious as I still have a wicked breakout that goes away and pops back up on my chin even though I've been on spironolactone for the last couple of months.
I like the idea of people having an accessible option to get evaluation and management. Teledermatology is pretty well studied for acne. Not sure what their associated costs are and if they take insurance. No need to add differin to tretinoin, unless your provider has instructed you to do so.
Where did you get your gray zip up sweater with the light blue collar??
Just love your channel, you are so down to earth and helpful. My daughter is 20 she has excessive oil production in her hands and had this since being a small child. She has been to GP on many occasions with no success, someone did mention botox works for this. Would you be able to give any advice. Thanks 😍
Thank you so much!! A dermatologist can help with this after proper evaluation and management. Excessive oil production could be a variety of things.
question does it take people of darker complexion longer to rid dark spots and acne scars?😺
Yes this is true. Sun screen and sun protection is really an important part of preventing this...though with time it often improves slowly.
with that said is there something for dark complexion people that would make the fading process fast?
check out my melasma/dark spots q&a, as I think it will be helpful in addressing your question
You make tofu look so appetizing (carnivore here :)! Is a place of occasional breakouts tell anything about type of acne? I seem to get occasional pimples around my jaw line or cheeks, it seems like it is the same area all the time. Started using differin as well but so far I am not seeing much of results.
Love tofu! Best to see a dermatologist and/or your health care provider for evaluation of the skin lesions, as they could be a variety of things other than acne
Dr Dray, do you think that topical zit treatments involving lemon can help ? For example a cinnamon and lemon paste?
No, this is a bad idea. Lemon and citrus juices contain compounds that, when put on the skin and exposed to light, cause damage to the skin cells and possible a severe rash that can heal with a dark mark. Likewise, cinnamon is incredibly irritating on the skin.
Thank you so much!
great vlog as per usual. thinking about starting differing.
Thank you so much! Hope you are having a great day.
Hi Dr. Dray! What to do with clogged pores and open pores :(((((((((
check out my tips for pores video....but less is more
HI I'm ashly I'm only 11 yrs old I have issues of acne and I want to get rid them away so what is your recommendation to reduce my acne????? but I want you to know that I go to dermatologist and she gave me an anti acne gel but the anti acne gel doesn't suit me at all I got more acne so I wish that I can get rid them soon so the product that I use is epiduo gel. I wish you would help me 😍😍😍😍
Kim Jeon I would follow up with your dermatologist. Acne is a disease that requires ongoing evaluation and management. There is no "one size fits all" approach
Dr Dray thank you for your time and quick reply thank you for the advice I understand thank you very much 😍😍😍😍
I'm so glad you gave us some spinach visuals 😂
Hahah! Love my leafy greens :)
I finally had enough money to pay $20 for the Neutrogena Hydro Boost I cannot wait to try it tonight thank you
It is a pretty hefty price, but a viewer commented the CVS 365 generic brand was comparable in quality, at a fraction of the price. So if you end up liking it, then maybe try that one.
i bought it too!!
What is the song at the beginning of this video??
I bought from my dermatologist a moisturizing cream with .05 tretinoin, hyaluronic acid and 4% niacinimide. It’s to help with facial lines, but acne too. My skin is feeling dry. I’m not sure if it’s from my 2% salicylic acid toner used on opposite days or the retinoid cream. Should I moisturize before the retnoid cream or after??? Does it matter??
likely the SA toner...moisturizing before putting it on can decrease irritation, just make sure the moiturizer dries first before putting on the toner
Thank you doc
What are the skin benefits of taking vitamin c supplements Dr Dray? Does it help heal and fade acne marks? Thanks!
no established skin benefits of taking supplemental vitamin C
Can UV rays penetrate through clothing? 😱
somewhat yes
yes, they can
Hehe
I GOT THE 1K LIKE!!!
Amazon sells sealant lol.
:)
Yummy. You make me wan to go vegan
:)
Do you have a video that talks about bumps that you get on your forehead that's not blackheads or whiteheads and some people get them on their arms as well? Thanks
keratosis pilaris...next week's Q&A is on this topic (friday at noon eastern standard time)
Dr Dray okay sounds great thank you. Can't wait!😘