I cannot thank you enough for recommending the CeraVe SA cleanser, I use it in combination with their SA face lotion and it has done wonders for my skin. All my cystic acne and clogged pores are gone and my face feels like it did before I ever hit puberty. I cannot afford to see a dermatologist so your videos have been a life saver for me. Thank you for your time and energy 💕
Did your skin go through a purge process ? My husband suffers cystic acne and anytime he uses something new to sets off the same area each time. He tried cerave moisturizer and within two uses it caused flare up, for me I'm acne prone but no issues. He doesn't want to try anything else now but I know using a salicylic acid cleanser would help long term with cleaning the pores so he won't get flare ups.
I'm with you on fragrance, I wish they could forget about them, not just for our skin's benefits but for those suffering from respiratory allergies or intolerances. I love fragrance -free products, and they are not always easy to find on the shelves.
You’re so knowledgeable, Dr. Dray! My skin has improved significantly since watching your vlogs. Love them! I don’t trust any skincare gurus on UA-cam now, lol. Also, you’re going to save me a lot of money as I have a history of being a skincare junkie. I just wish Canadian drugstores sold more fragrance free SA cleansers. The first 3 products you mentioned aren’t sold anywhere in Canada. Argh... Anyway, thanks for all your tips!
I’ve tried the Cosrx Salicylic face wash and I honest wasn’t a fan. No initial irritation but my skin did get worse after using it over a period of time even though I didn’t overuse. I do have sensitive blemish prone skin though.
Thank you for mentioning Zapzyt spot-treatment! :) I'm a picker, and since started treating my pimples with Zapzyt it has prevented me from picking about 90%, because the treatment helps so fast. My skin is looking quite better after a month of Zapzyt :)
I hope that Dr. Dray and her viewers will get my point, I want to mention one story that popped up in my UA-cam videos. It is about British, 24 years old girl who is going through cancer battle since she was 17. It was melanoma, and it spread through many parts of her body since. For whatever reason it wasn't dealt with properly, is my guess. Her name and the channel is Emily Hayward. She has the most beautiful laughter, energy, mindset. With her loving girlfriend (now wife!) Aisha, both families, friends and medical practitioners she has amazing support. Her young life and difficult struggle are just one of many. We all have some Emily as sisters, wives, daughters, friends and we should spread the awareness of the skin protection and visits to dermatologists as soon as we notice something unusual. This is not one gender issue of course. Dr. Dray is constantly reminding us of that and I am just adding to that support with real, ongoing, one of many, life stories that, most probably could be if not prevented, then better controlled.
2:00 the zapzyt cleanser is a jewel. Not only does it have no fragrance in it but I love tht it has no dyes in it which you forgot to mention. I dont need my face washes to look sexy. I need them to do their job and not irritate my skin
Oh my god when a random comment from a youtube video triggers a lightbulb moment. I'd been using an aloe vera gel on my face for about 2 weeks and I was notice improvement in my skin texture until I experienced some sort of allergic reaction. I thought it was the aloe but turns out the gel also contained urea. The more you know. Still going to get allergy tested in the next few days to be sure because your eyes and face itching and swelling is not fun
Totally new to Dr. Dray, and I'm excited to watch the rest of the video, but I have to ask... Is she okay? I truly hope so. She obviously knows skincare and so many people respect her opinions.
Thank you Dr Dray for continuing to bring out the best content on youtube!👍 I sooooooo appreciate and respect you!😊 As a lactic acid kind of girl, haha I had pushed aside Salicylic acid strictly for people who where acne prone but I was wrong. Like you have said Dr Dray one can treat an array of skin issues and concerns with Salicylic acid, it is not only for breakouts. I think Salicylic acid is wonderful for keratosis pilaris, i have seen the work it does!!! I know that all acids can be irritants but if one uses them correctly they are fabulous to use!! I like Salicylic acid because of its larger molecules and anti-inflammatory properties and feel it's pretty safe to use. Thank you once again Dr Dray for your informative well thought out videos!! Sending you big hugs xxx💚💛💜💙
Yes you are right!!!👍 Salicylic acid is pretty amazing!👌 When i use to hear Salicylic acid, I use to automatically think of breakouts lol😆 Hope you are doing well 😊and having a nice day🌅 or night🌃 depending where you are in this world🌍🌝
Salycilic acid has never worked out for me but benzoyl peroxide works so much for me I use the neutrogena rapid clear I noticed salicylic acid dried me out so bad. It’s weird I feel like I’m the only one who doesn’t see results with salicylic acid. I also been using the cerave foaming face wash Which I love! I’m also gonna be purchasing the neutrogena hydro boost gel cream. I’m trying to change up my skin care I stoped using my rosehipseed oil because I feel like it’s been clogging my pores and making me brake out so I been keeping it simple I just use my First aid beauty ultra repair crem but now I wanna try the cerave pm moisturizer. I’m so thankful for you!!!!
i'm using Neutrogena Oil-free Acne wash atm, although in the UK they do not list percentages as it is not an active ingredient required to be listed separately with the percentage. but i think it should be similar as the US version. one specific SA wash that i will be trying after i am done with the Neutrogena one is from Clearasil and to my surprise they have a frangrance-free SA gel wash! One of the few (if not the only) fragrance-free SA wash that's below £6. FYI, for those interested you can only find it in Boots in-store, can't seem to find them in Superdrug nor is it available online on Boots as well.
I use the Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid, a leave-on product, but I wipe it on over the oily areas of my face, leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse it off and apply my moisturizer. I had been leaving it on but since you recommended not to do so, I've been using it in this manner, every other day. The days in between, I'm using the Alpha 12% AHA cream. So far, so good!
Dr. Dray you are so close to 100k ! Thanks for all the knowledge you’ve given us. I saw you had a video about black heads. Would you be able to do one on closed comedones/ pimples that won’t come to a head? I’m having a tough battle with mine.
The cerave salicylic acid wash has been a lifesaver! Been using it for almost 2 years and its helped clear acne on m y sensitive skin! (followed my a no-fragrance cerave moisturizer! ;-) )
I'm having problems finding a wash with BHA and no fragrance here in Europe. I tried the Neutrogena one but the European formula is different and I had a reaction to its fragrance... I tried the Cosrx one also but it was a bit drying for me, I used it once a week maximum (I suppose that's because it is a leve on product). Cerave is now retailing here in Spain but they haven't brought the whole range so the BHA wash isn't available here (for now). I wish I had an option similar to the zapzip one. The best product I've found that doesn't trigger a reaction or dryness to my face is a powder that you can buy at Sephora and mix with your own wash, I think it is called metamorphose powder.
Have you checked out The Inkey List or (ofcourse the well know) Ordinary? You also have Revolution Skincare and Pixi but you need to watch out. Some products of them are perfectly fine (just like The Ordinary) but some of their producst are just for the hype but actually do nothing for your skin (Revolution quionoa peeling for example). I just ordered the Gentle Salicylic Acid Face Wash from Cosrx and also ordered some products from Revox and Elf (skincare line) for the first time, those are also brands you can look into. 😊
Neutrogena oil free face wash is the harshest Sa product I've ever used. It literally burnt my skin and even hours after rinsing off my face still felt super hot and irritated.
I recently purchased the Zapzyt and unfortunately around the third day I began noticing dry, flaky, bumpy, and irritating skin. I really wanted to like this face wash.
Love Zapzyt! Had never heard of it before watching your videos~ it was much gentler on my "grown up", retin-a treated skin than the CeraVe. I have Paula's Choice Resist BHA, and while it doesn't do much for my pores, it does contain some skin soothing and moisturizing agents. Thanks for sharing your faves!
Love the video!! The skin care sessions are so interesting!! I stay far far away from fragrants, thanks to you, and my skin is thanking me for it!! Thank you so much for a great video!! Please enjoy the rest of your day!!! xox
I’m currently using the Neutrogena one but I think my favorite is still Paula’s Choice. I like the regular one from her Clear line. I may give the Zapzyt a try. My main complaint with the Neutrogena one is that it’s a little drying so I only use it a few times a week. Thanks for all the reviews!!!!
As always thank you so much for the info!! I cannot tolerate leave on products so i am trying out the Cere Ve SA cleanser and its been about two weeks now, i also use it in the morning and right away put the moisturizer on, of course then when it drys SPF I will say i have very sensitive skin. Rarely but sometimes have Eczema on my face, i do not use it when that is the case. One time i left the SA cleanser on for a few minutes in the shower(on accident) and had an irritation but if i wash it off sooner i have no problems and have notice a very nice difference in the texture of my skin! THANK YOU Dr. Dray ALSO haha i am originally from Alaska and we just moved to NC. The UV Index has helped me so much, i pay attention to it now and typically will avoid hanging out outside when its pretty high, i have been educating everyone on it, super random but you slightly mentioned it in a video a while ago and i looked into it so thank you for that as well!!
Paula's Choice has a 1% BHA in their Calm line that I am really enjoying. I got it as a freebie for answering some questions for research they were doing. It's pretty gentle on my sensitive skin.
There are no zapzyt, cerave sa cleanser or La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Acne Cleanser sell in my country 😞. What do you think about Hada Labo AHA+BHA Face Wash? It is sell in my country but I am not sure if it too harsh for my skin or not.
Your comment has made me purchase the Hada Labo Aha / Bha cleanser. I was also struggling to find any of the non fragranced ones in Australia. Fingers crossed it doesn't cause any break outs or sensitivity.
Zapzyt is my holy grail cleanser. Switched to it a few months ago along with the vanicream cleanser, & the elta md sunscreen amongst your other recommendations (ditch the fragrance) my skin has never looked better. Cerave SA did not work for me. I used the neutrogena oil free acne wash for about a decade before switching to Zapzyt. I found the neutrogena overly drying and hated the fragrance & dye. It seemed too harsh for my skin.
Enjoyed:) Zapzyt sa wash earns a Gold Star!! Love it!! I don’t do well with leave on BHA either, always causes me some type of irritation!! Thanks for the review:) Happy Wednesday;)
OH MY GOSH!! I have been fighting with my clogged pores this whole time!! I dont have acne but i have dirty visible large pores, I just started a skin routine at 36 yrs old and I am including the Zapzyt for my dirty areas, (nose & cheeks). Cant wait to get all that cleared up!
Macy is loving the Zapzyt! Thanks so much for introducing it to me. So i bought a diffuser and three essential oils....orange , tangerine and lemon...so I'm getting off the candles for awhile because I use them up so fast and I'm going this route! Happy Wednesday!!!
Hi, Dr Dray! CosRx has a Salicylic Acid cleanser. It's called the CosRx Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser. I hope you will be able to try it. Happy Wednesday, Dr Dray! 💕
Thank you so much for sharing! I am just very confused on how to use products like zapzyt. since we only are supposed to use them on affected areas, should we wash our whole face before and then use zapzyt and moisturize? otherwise is our whole face just not getting cleansed? I’d love to hear back, thank you!
Dr.dray try “ the Aloe BHA Skin Toner “ by Benton. It is not irritant , really gentle and nice. It is in Korean language but I think it does not contain any fragrance. It says it has snail secretion ( I do not know what for that one). Very informative video. I wish you were back there in my teenage days when I had to fight with acne.
I love your videos and have watched some of them many times. Now my skin is getting better and better after I have put on sunscreen more often ( your advice). Thank you.
I’ve had great results with Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. It’s quite gentle, but effective. The ingredients list isn’t quite as pared down as Zapzyt. So I might give that one a try.
Diana Lee another good one from korea brand is krave beauty's matcha hemp hydrating cleanser. Its pH is 5.0 and it is full of matcha and hemp seed oil 😊
Dr Dray, you are phenomenal-I love your science based approach!- I was thinking of the Jan Marini Bioglycolic Bioclear Lotion for my hyperpigmentation/acne skin. I am over 40, started RetinA a few weeks ago and i have several acne scars. The ingredient list for Jan Marini is Active: Salicylic Acid 2%. Inactive: Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Sclerotium Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose. I am not sure what this means- I know you like Azaleic acid, wondering what your opinion is on this product?- is there glycolic acid in this product?
I use the cerave sa cleanser approx once per week just on the pores near the side of my nose. I can’t tolerate leave on acids either, but at least I feel like I’m doing something. Am going to check out Zapzyt when I’m ready to repurchase!
I'm using the Every Man Jack Skin Clearing Face Wash Salicylic Acid Treament. It's marketed for men but I think anybody can use it. It's cheap ( 5.0 FL oz) ,fragrance-free, Cruelty-Free, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO and has 2.0% Salicylic Acid.
Dr Dray, I found my comment 7 months ago, Now you have a video about this product.. When you said to look for no nonsense ingredients, I knew I made the right choice.
Hi Andrea, this was a very good review of BHA skincare products, I´d like to use one of them, because I have combination acne prone skin. Thank your for sharing🙂
Hi Dr. Dray! I love your videos. So helpful and informational. I do have a question though. Some of the information online about skin care can be so overwhelming and I know you say a lot of the cheaper stuff like CerVe is just as good or better. My question is, what about medical grade skin care? Is it truly better then what we buy over the counter or should I save my money?
Has there been any studies on whether or not dyes are harmful for the skin?? I try not to use products with dyes in them, is this a real concern? Also you have enlightened me in so many ways, and brightened my days thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and parts of your life with us!!! ❤️
Hi Dr Dray, kudos for all the brilliant information you share with us, you are amazing and totally loveable . I have a life-long problem with insomnia, which may seem an unrelated subject but recently came across a neurologist Stasha Gominek, whose area of study is Vit D and thinks sunscreen is not always a great idea. She also thinks supplementing with D3 will help sleep but will put the B complex out of wack and she's legit and is trying to garner attention from researchers to further study this phenomenon. I am not going to change my skin care routine which I learned from your videos, which has been vouchsafed by my dermatologist, but I am vegan, use sunscreen all the time although at 63 better late than never, and with a minimum expenditure of time and money my skin feels radically better. Just wondering about your thoughts about supplementing with Vit D3; I just started yesterday so will see over the next week or 2 whether it has any effect on sleep. Meanwhile, carry on!! You're a treasure.
I had this question too! My Gold Bond "Neck and Chest" has salacylic acid in it. Dr. Dray has said in other videos that might not be the best chemical to leave on....
as far as otc stuff goes, bha is a better bet, but if you are going to a derm for peels, then an aha peel may be a better choice depending on your skin
As someone with dry skin, I can't tolerate the regular use of BHA on my face. It just takes the little bit of oil I have and destroys it, which makes my skin look old and crepey. I find AHA much easier to use.
So glad to have found you. Thanks for yet another informative video! Do you have or can you do a video on anti-aging skincare AM and PM for sun damaged, broken blood vessels mature skin . I think I have complicated mine with various moisturizers, serums, cleansers, aha and bha products and retin a. I’d like simplify my approach. Also can skin exfoliants cause broken blood vessels? Thanks Dr. Dray.
Ah... I wish you could have talked more about the _CosRx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid._ I just started using it this week and so far it feels like a miracle, but I was hoping for a larger scientific perspective. Anywho... also wanted to say that I've binge-watched a lot of your videos tonight and I feel like I learned a lot from you. Thank you!!! ❤
i wish they disclosed the percentage of the sal acid on the power liquid...i like that it has niacinamide in it though...i think i may order it from iherb and review it in the future
@@DrDrayzday Could the CosRx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid be used on the t-zone after Hada Labo Perfect Gel and before sunscreen perhaps waiting for each to dry well before the next?
Very addicting watching your videos! Your so informative and thank you for all your videos . Truly enjoying them! Question on zapzyt .. which I love and is the only Salicylic acid wash I can use it being so gentle. No problems! But u say you can’t use them the same time as Retin-A? I have used a few times and haven’t been irritated.. is that wrong to do? I hope I’m not doing damage ! I just feel the zapzyt is so gentle even more than an actual gentle facewash I have used. Thanks for all you do !
Hey lovely lady :) What are your thoughts on Paula's Choice BHA 9? I ordered some in hopes it will help (in conjunction with my Tretinoin) for my sebaceous hyperplasia......do you think it will help much more than a 2%? thanks!
According to reviews, the cerave PM lotion ingredients have been altered and the OG buyers are not happy. As someone who was hoping to purchase this product, is there a big difference between the old and new one?
Assuming you have no makeup or sunscreen to remove from your face first, you can probably just use the salicylic acid wash on its own. It's still a cleanser at the end of the day, it just has the addition of that active ingredient.
Hi thankyou for another informative video. Just wondering if you have any alternative options for the Zapzyt wash for UK viewers? I currently use the ordinary salicylic acid leave on AM ( great product) and tretinoin PM without irritation only corners of the mouth, but would love to try a wash formula xx
Very nice video 😁 I wished you had mentioned that you need to avoid Bha if you Are allergic to aspirin, since that could be an unpleasent suprice... I AM getting a bha again (leave on becasuse i AM freakishly sensitive towards cleansers)
Hi Dr. Dray. Thank you so much for your very informative videos. What do you think about SA toners? Are they better than cleansers with SA? We just buy pure SA in liquid type over the counter here in my country.
I converted to your routine minus the BHA and retinoids and had amazing improvements with acne, dryness, rosacea and skin texture. I don’t even need foundation anymore. Thank you! The only issue was that I had blackheads. I started using a BHA cleanser (the Neutrogena) to alleviate this and immediately had total face peeling. Is this just the BHA, or is it plausible I’m also having a reaction to fragrance (which has been an irritant for me in the past)?
Hi Dr. Dray.....can you please do a video about the eucerin line of skin care and another video comparing the similarities between eucerine, CeraVe and vanicream, I don't know which would work best for a face moisturizer.....THANK YOU!
Hi! I'm super confused about something and I hope for your opinion or knowledge on this matter because it seems to be a big thing in the skincare world: a lot of people are saying you need some wait time between applying products with ph dependent active ingredients such as acids, vitamin c, niacinamide, retinols etc. They say you should wait about 30 minutes after you've applied for example salicylic acid before you layer another product on, because that's about how long it takes for your skin to go back to its natural ph by itself, and if you apply maybe a moisturizer or a serum directly after the BHA you change the ph in your skin too soon and the BHA won't work optimal. Are there any truth in this? Thank you for all your skincare advice, I love it!
the best way to use a bha is in a face wash form, as only a short contact time is needed, or as a leave on product that is in a moisturizing vehicle and has been appropriately pH'd...rather than stacking random serums
Hi, love your channel! Could you discuss Curology? The subscription based website. (sorry if you already have). It looks like a good way to get Retin-A, and a good deal (also for other dermatology medications). I have a little concern about the tretinoin not being the same as you'd get from regular prescription. Thanks so much, your videos are so helpful and vlogs are really fun to watch!
The cosrx aha whitehead liquid gel (?) is not a leave on product! You wash it off after 4-5 mins I believe. Leaving it on probably irritated your skin :/
I cannot thank you enough for recommending the CeraVe SA cleanser, I use it in combination with their SA face lotion and it has done wonders for my skin. All my cystic acne and clogged pores are gone and my face feels like it did before I ever hit puberty. I cannot afford to see a dermatologist so your videos have been a life saver for me. Thank you for your time and energy 💕
Did your skin go through a purge process ? My husband suffers cystic acne and anytime he uses something new to sets off the same area each time. He tried cerave moisturizer and within two uses it caused flare up, for me I'm acne prone but no issues. He doesn't want to try anything else now but I know using a salicylic acid cleanser would help long term with cleaning the pores so he won't get flare ups.
Jillian Allen I heard that zea mays is comedogenic. The SA cleanser contains zea mays so I want to try it out but I’m scared it’ll clog my pores.
@@grandmakaren1173 I think it should be too bad bc its not a leave on product. Give it a shot! It us really good.
Jillian Allen have you tried the SA cream? Which is better? The lotion or the cream (for face)?
Do you use the salicylic face cream - right after using the salicylic face wash, I wasn’t sure if this was something recommended?
I'm with you on fragrance, I wish they could forget about them, not just for our skin's benefits but for those suffering from respiratory allergies or intolerances. I love fragrance -free products, and they are not always easy to find on the shelves.
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+1, did a video on acne prone skin with sal acid 2%......what a fluke. Davin Lim
Glad to hear it is getting good promo :)
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Love your channel too
You’re so knowledgeable, Dr. Dray! My skin has improved significantly since watching your vlogs. Love them! I don’t trust any skincare gurus on UA-cam now, lol. Also, you’re going to save me a lot of money as I have a history of being a skincare junkie.
I just wish Canadian drugstores sold more fragrance free SA cleansers. The first 3 products you mentioned aren’t sold anywhere in Canada. Argh...
Anyway, thanks for all your tips!
i think ya'll can get the cerave sa wash in CA now
The Neutrogena Acne Wash irritated my skin, and my skin isn’t normally very sensitive. About to try the Cosrx salicylic face wash.
How'd you like it?
Did you try it out?
I’ve tried the Cosrx Salicylic face wash and I honest wasn’t a fan. No initial irritation but my skin did get worse after using it over a period of time even though I didn’t overuse. I do have sensitive blemish prone skin though.
Tara B - there’s a purging process with salicylic acid. Spot test it by integrating it slowly, like once a week at first
I've used Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid for years with good results for pores and breakouts.
Thank you for mentioning Zapzyt spot-treatment! :) I'm a picker, and since started treating my pimples with Zapzyt it has prevented me from picking about 90%, because the treatment helps so fast. My skin is looking quite better after a month of Zapzyt :)
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I hope that Dr. Dray and her viewers will get my point, I want to mention one story that popped up in my UA-cam videos. It is about British, 24 years old girl who is going through cancer battle since she was 17. It was melanoma, and it spread through many parts of her body since. For whatever reason it wasn't dealt with properly, is my guess. Her name and the channel is Emily Hayward. She has the most beautiful laughter, energy, mindset. With her loving girlfriend (now wife!) Aisha, both families, friends and medical practitioners she has amazing support. Her young life and difficult struggle are just one of many. We all have some Emily as sisters, wives, daughters, friends and we should spread the awareness of the skin protection and visits to dermatologists as soon as we notice something unusual. This is not one gender issue of course. Dr. Dray is constantly reminding us of that and I am just adding to that support with real, ongoing, one of many, life stories that, most probably could be if not prevented, then better controlled.
2:00 the zapzyt cleanser is a jewel. Not only does it have no fragrance in it but I love tht it has no dyes in it which you forgot to mention. I dont need my face washes to look sexy. I need them to do their job and not irritate my skin
Oh my god when a random comment from a youtube video triggers a lightbulb moment. I'd been using an aloe vera gel on my face for about 2 weeks and I was notice improvement in my skin texture until I experienced some sort of allergic reaction. I thought it was the aloe but turns out the gel also contained urea. The more you know. Still going to get allergy tested in the next few days to be sure because your eyes and face itching and swelling is not fun
I’m loving the Paula’s choice 2% spray - can actually reach my back with it!
Totally new to Dr. Dray, and I'm excited to watch the rest of the video, but I have to ask... Is she okay? I truly hope so. She obviously knows skincare and so many people respect her opinions.
I think she does have a problem
I want to listen to her skin care advice but what I’m seeing is kinda triggering. I also hope she is getting better.
Thank you Dr Dray for continuing to bring out the best content on youtube!👍 I sooooooo appreciate and respect you!😊
As a lactic acid kind of girl, haha I had pushed aside Salicylic acid strictly for people who where acne prone but I was wrong. Like you have said Dr Dray one can treat an array of skin issues and concerns with Salicylic acid, it is not only for breakouts. I think Salicylic acid is wonderful for keratosis pilaris, i have seen the work it does!!! I know that all acids can be irritants but if one uses them correctly they are fabulous to use!! I like Salicylic acid because of its larger molecules and anti-inflammatory properties and feel it's pretty safe to use.
Thank you once again Dr Dray for your informative well thought out videos!! Sending you big hugs xxx💚💛💜💙
Boundless Beauty PHA is even more gentle 😊
Yes you are right!!!👍 Salicylic acid is pretty amazing!👌
When i use to hear Salicylic acid, I use to automatically think of breakouts lol😆
Hope you are doing well 😊and having a nice day🌅 or night🌃 depending where you are in this world🌍🌝
I just bought the ordinary BHA + 30% AHA peeling solution and niacinamide + 1% zinc , i hope my skin likes it 😀
Salycilic acid has never worked out for me but benzoyl peroxide works so much for me I use the neutrogena rapid clear I noticed salicylic acid dried me out so bad. It’s weird I feel like I’m the only one who doesn’t see results with salicylic acid. I also been using the cerave foaming face wash Which I love! I’m also gonna be purchasing the neutrogena hydro boost gel cream. I’m trying to change up my skin care I stoped using my rosehipseed oil because I feel like it’s been clogging my pores and making me brake out so I been keeping it simple I just use my First aid beauty ultra repair crem but now I wanna try the cerave pm moisturizer. I’m so thankful for you!!!!
How do you like them?
I'm the opposite. I see no change with Benzoyl peroxide
i'm using Neutrogena Oil-free Acne wash atm, although in the UK they do not list percentages as it is not an active ingredient required to be listed separately with the percentage. but i think it should be similar as the US version. one specific SA wash that i will be trying after i am done with the Neutrogena one is from Clearasil and to my surprise they have a frangrance-free SA gel wash! One of the few (if not the only) fragrance-free SA wash that's below £6. FYI, for those interested you can only find it in Boots in-store, can't seem to find them in Superdrug nor is it available online on Boots as well.
I use the Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid, a leave-on product, but I wipe it on over the oily areas of my face, leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse it off and apply my moisturizer. I had been leaving it on but since you recommended not to do so, I've been using it in this manner, every other day. The days in between, I'm using the Alpha 12% AHA cream. So far, so good!
I use the Paula's Choice BHA and really enjoy it- you just need a dime size amount.
Dr. Dray you are so close to 100k ! Thanks for all the knowledge you’ve given us.
I saw you had a video about black heads. Would you be able to do one on closed comedones/ pimples that won’t come to a head? I’m having a tough battle with mine.
YES! A video on closed comedones!!
the neutrogena one saved my skin
The cerave salicylic acid wash has been a lifesaver! Been using it for almost 2 years and its helped clear acne on m y sensitive skin! (followed my a no-fragrance cerave moisturizer! ;-) )
it is a good one
I'm having problems finding a wash with BHA and no fragrance here in Europe. I tried the Neutrogena one but the European formula is different and I had a reaction to its fragrance... I tried the Cosrx one also but it was a bit drying for me, I used it once a week maximum (I suppose that's because it is a leve on product). Cerave is now retailing here in Spain but they haven't brought the whole range so the BHA wash isn't available here (for now). I wish I had an option similar to the zapzip one. The best product I've found that doesn't trigger a reaction or dryness to my face is a powder that you can buy at Sephora and mix with your own wash, I think it is called metamorphose powder.
cravingsbylaia check out paula's choice perhaps?
Yeah - I’ve been ordering from America. Our labelling isn’t as clear too...
Have you checked out The Inkey List or (ofcourse the well know) Ordinary? You also have Revolution Skincare and Pixi but you need to watch out. Some products of them are perfectly fine (just like The Ordinary) but some of their producst are just for the hype but actually do nothing for your skin (Revolution quionoa peeling for example). I just ordered the Gentle Salicylic Acid Face Wash from Cosrx and also ordered some products from Revox and Elf (skincare line) for the first time, those are also brands you can look into. 😊
Neutrogena oil free face wash is the harshest Sa product I've ever used. It literally burnt my skin and even hours after rinsing off my face still felt super hot and irritated.
13:43, ::when a mariachi band suddenly approaches your dinner table::
lol
I recently purchased the Zapzyt and unfortunately around the third day I began noticing dry, flaky, bumpy, and irritating skin. I really wanted to like this face wash.
Did you use it everyday when you began using it? They said start with once a week and slowly build up your skin tolerance.
I use the CeraVe SA Body Wash and SA Lotion on areas where I have KP...love them both and they seem to work better than AmLactin (smells better, too).
:)
Love Zapzyt! Had never heard of it before watching your videos~ it was much gentler on my "grown up", retin-a treated skin than the CeraVe. I have Paula's Choice Resist BHA, and while it doesn't do much for my pores, it does contain some skin soothing and moisturizing agents. Thanks for sharing your faves!
:)
Love the video!! The skin care sessions are so interesting!! I stay far far away from fragrants, thanks to you, and my skin is thanking me for it!! Thank you so much for a great video!! Please enjoy the rest of your day!!! xox
I’m currently using the Neutrogena one but I think my favorite is still Paula’s Choice. I like the regular one from her Clear line. I may give the Zapzyt a try. My main complaint with the Neutrogena one is that it’s a little drying so I only use it a few times a week. Thanks for all the reviews!!!!
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I LOVE zapzyt. It’s my favorite too!
As always thank you so much for the info!! I cannot tolerate leave on products so i am trying out the Cere Ve SA cleanser and its been about two weeks now, i also use it in the morning and right away put the moisturizer on, of course then when it drys SPF I will say i have very sensitive skin. Rarely but sometimes have Eczema on my face, i do not use it when that is the case. One time i left the SA cleanser on for a few minutes in the shower(on accident) and had an irritation but if i wash it off sooner i have no problems and have notice a very nice difference in the texture of my skin! THANK YOU Dr. Dray
ALSO haha i am originally from Alaska and we just moved to NC. The UV Index has helped me so much, i pay attention to it now and typically will avoid hanging out outside when its pretty high, i have been educating everyone on it, super random but you slightly mentioned it in a video a while ago and i looked into it so thank you for that as well!!
Kimberly Marie how long do you leave the SA wash on your face for?
Paula's Choice has a 1% BHA in their Calm line that I am really enjoying. I got it as a freebie for answering some questions for research they were doing. It's pretty gentle on my sensitive skin.
There are no zapzyt, cerave sa cleanser or La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Acne Cleanser sell in my country 😞. What do you think about Hada Labo AHA+BHA Face Wash? It is sell in my country but I am not sure if it too harsh for my skin or not.
The only way to find out if that fw harsh or not is to try it on your face.
Your comment has made me purchase the Hada Labo Aha / Bha cleanser. I was also struggling to find any of the non fragranced ones in Australia. Fingers crossed it doesn't cause any break outs or sensitivity.
Zapzyt is my holy grail cleanser. Switched to it a few months ago along with the vanicream cleanser, & the elta md sunscreen amongst your other recommendations (ditch the fragrance) my skin has never looked better. Cerave SA did not work for me. I used the neutrogena oil free acne wash for about a decade before switching to Zapzyt. I found the neutrogena overly drying and hated the fragrance & dye. It seemed too harsh for my skin.
glad you like it too!
Same the Cerave SA did nothing so I'm going to try the Zapzyt wish me luck.
Are you using Zapzyt twice a day? Is it fine if we do so?
Enjoyed:) Zapzyt sa wash earns a Gold Star!! Love it!! I don’t do well with leave on BHA either, always causes me some type of irritation!! Thanks for the review:) Happy Wednesday;)
happy wednesday!
OH MY GOSH!! I have been fighting with my clogged pores this whole time!! I dont have acne but i have dirty visible large pores, I just started a skin routine at 36 yrs old and I am including the Zapzyt for my dirty areas, (nose & cheeks). Cant wait to get all that cleared up!
Hows it going?
Binge watching your videos while I'm prepping all my vegies 😊
Yay 4 veggies!
Really in depth reviews and for so many different products! 👍Thank you. Rita
Would highly recommend you try Clinique acne solution salicylic acid face wash I believe it is excellent checks all the boxes please try and review!!!
Thanks Dr. Dray!❤️ I like the Cerave SA cleanser!
glad to hear
Thank you Dr.Dray❤️❤️ I have all my sisters and mother watching your videos.
:)
Macy is loving the Zapzyt! Thanks so much for introducing it to me. So i bought a diffuser and three essential oils....orange , tangerine and lemon...so I'm getting off the candles for awhile because I use them up so fast and I'm going this route! Happy Wednesday!!!
glad to hear!! i am on a candle no buy right now, and it is like being grounded as a kid, lol
I was looking forward to trying the SA cleanser. I thought they described it lovely. I spoke to someone there today, very nice customer service.
glad to hear they were friendly
Hi, Dr Dray! CosRx has a Salicylic Acid cleanser. It's called the CosRx Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser. I hope you will be able to try it. Happy Wednesday, Dr Dray! 💕
i mention it in the description box i think
Can you please review the COSRX blackhead power liquid?
I hear alot of mixed reviews about it
Thank you so much for sharing! I am just very confused on how to use products like zapzyt. since we only are supposed to use them on affected areas, should we wash our whole face before and then use zapzyt and moisturize? otherwise is our whole face just not getting cleansed? I’d love to hear back, thank you!
There's a new BHA cleanser by Cerave called Acne something cleanser. I love it
Hi Dr., do you recommend these washes for your body? Acne prone back etc?
Dr.dray try “ the Aloe BHA Skin Toner “ by Benton. It is not irritant , really gentle and nice. It is in Korean language but I think it does not contain any fragrance. It says it has snail secretion ( I do not know what for that one). Very informative video. I wish you were back there in my teenage days when I had to fight with acne.
Thanks for sharing this ms roseta
I was surprised that LaRoche-Posey has menthol & fragrance in their acne face wash. Will have to check their products that I use😊🌾🌿🌻
me too
The Lime yellow headband also like the coral one adds color to your face Dr looks great dear.
Thanks!
I am using the neutrogena one but will try zapzyt when I am done. Love all your videos!
Thanks!
I love your videos and have watched some of them many times. Now my skin is getting better and better after I have put on sunscreen more often ( your advice). Thank you.
Thanks!
I’ve had great results with Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. It’s quite gentle, but effective. The ingredients list isn’t quite as pared down as Zapzyt. So I might give that one a try.
Cosrx has some good offerings
Diana Lee another good one from korea brand is krave beauty's matcha hemp hydrating cleanser. Its pH is 5.0 and it is full of matcha and hemp seed oil 😊
Audrey Natalia Thank you for the suggestion!
I love the cosrx good morning cleanser! Not drying at all, but gets my skin clean and prepped for my am routine!
Dr Dray, you are phenomenal-I love your science based approach!- I was thinking of the Jan Marini Bioglycolic Bioclear Lotion for my hyperpigmentation/acne skin. I am over 40, started RetinA a few weeks ago and i have several acne scars. The ingredient list for Jan Marini is
Active: Salicylic Acid 2%.
Inactive: Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Sclerotium Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose.
I am not sure what this means- I know you like Azaleic acid, wondering what your opinion is on this product?- is there glycolic acid in this product?
Butylene glucole is irritating for my skin
I use the cerave sa cleanser approx once per week just on the pores near the side of my nose. I can’t tolerate leave on acids either, but at least I feel like I’m doing something. Am going to check out Zapzyt when I’m ready to repurchase!
I'm using the Every Man Jack Skin Clearing Face Wash Salicylic Acid Treament. It's marketed for men but I think anybody can use it. It's cheap ( 5.0 FL oz) ,fragrance-free, Cruelty-Free, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO and has 2.0% Salicylic Acid.
thanks for sharing :)
Dr Dray, I found my comment 7 months ago, Now you have a video about this product.. When you said to look for no nonsense ingredients, I knew I made the right choice.
Hi Andrea, this was a very good review of BHA skincare products, I´d like to use one of them, because I have combination acne prone skin. Thank your for sharing🙂
Thanks!
Hi Dr. Dray! I love your videos. So helpful and informational. I do have a question though. Some of the information online about skin care can be so overwhelming and I know you say a lot of the cheaper stuff like CerVe is just as good or better. My question is, what about medical grade skin care? Is it truly better then what we buy over the counter or should I save my money?
New fan of your channel, really lucky to find this. Do you have any lightening tips for the face? I hope you will make a video about it. Thanks Dr.
Has there been any studies on whether or not dyes are harmful for the skin?? I try not to use products with dyes in them, is this a real concern? Also you have enlightened me in so many ways, and brightened my days thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and parts of your life with us!!! ❤️
people (myself included) can become sensitive to aniline dyes in fabrics
I can only buy neutrogena out of ur recommendation in my country and I'm not reactive to fragrance so I'm gonna try them !
Love your videos as always. Could you make a video on fermented skincare. Do you think its worthy.
You're my fave! You've helped me so much, thank you!💗💜💖
Thanks!
Hi Dr Dray, kudos for all the brilliant information you share with us, you are amazing and totally loveable . I have a life-long problem with insomnia, which may seem an unrelated subject but recently came across a neurologist Stasha Gominek, whose area of study is Vit D and thinks sunscreen is not always a great idea. She also thinks supplementing with D3 will help sleep but will put the B complex out of wack and she's legit and is trying to garner attention from researchers to further study this phenomenon. I am not going to change my skin care routine which I learned from your videos, which has been vouchsafed by my dermatologist, but I am vegan, use sunscreen all the time although at 63 better late than never, and with a minimum expenditure of time and money my skin feels radically better. Just wondering about your thoughts about supplementing with Vit D3; I just started yesterday so will see over the next week or 2 whether it has any effect on sleep. Meanwhile, carry on!! You're a treasure.
I like Proactiv Clarifying 2% Salicylic acid. Its a leave on n its excellent for acne n rough skin n it is good exfoliant n makes skin soft n smooth.
that is a good one
Do I need to use a normal cleanser before zapzyt? Thank you!!!
In terms of anti-aging, would I benefit from BHA if I have no acne and have dry mature-ish skin? Or should would AHA be better for me for exfoliation?
I had this question too! My Gold Bond "Neck and Chest" has salacylic acid in it. Dr. Dray has said in other videos that might not be the best chemical to leave on....
IDK. But I think she explains that sunscreen is the only anti aging products she's believes is anti aging. Not sure though. I
as far as otc stuff goes, bha is a better bet, but if you are going to a derm for peels, then an aha peel may be a better choice depending on your skin
As someone with dry skin, I can't tolerate the regular use of BHA on my face. It just takes the little bit of oil I have and destroys it, which makes my skin look old and crepey. I find AHA much easier to use.
JessieBanana hi, what is a AHA and what products from the drug store can I Purchase? Thank you! GOD BLESS.
Hi Dr. Dray. Thanks, for sharing your knowledge with us! I was just curious if you had any thoughts on Lush and their products?
laden with fragrance..dont recommend
So glad to have found you. Thanks for yet another informative video! Do you have or can you do a video on anti-aging skincare AM and PM for sun damaged, broken blood vessels mature skin . I think I have complicated mine with various moisturizers, serums, cleansers, aha and bha products and retin a. I’d like simplify my approach. Also can skin exfoliants cause broken blood vessels?
Thanks Dr. Dray.
Ah... I wish you could have talked more about the _CosRx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid._ I just started using it this week and so far it feels like a miracle, but I was hoping for a larger scientific perspective. Anywho... also wanted to say that I've binge-watched a lot of your videos tonight and I feel like I learned a lot from you. Thank you!!! ❤
i wish they disclosed the percentage of the sal acid on the power liquid...i like that it has niacinamide in it though...i think i may order it from iherb and review it in the future
@@DrDrayzday Could the CosRx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid be used on the t-zone after Hada Labo Perfect Gel and before sunscreen perhaps waiting for each to dry well before the next?
Very addicting watching your videos! Your so informative and thank you for all your videos . Truly enjoying them! Question on zapzyt .. which I love and is the only Salicylic acid wash I can use it being so gentle. No problems! But u say you can’t use them the same time as Retin-A? I have used a few times and haven’t been irritated.. is that wrong to do? I hope I’m not doing damage ! I just feel the zapzyt is so gentle even more than an actual gentle facewash I have used. Thanks for all you do !
Thanks!
Hey lovely lady :) What are your thoughts on Paula's Choice BHA 9? I ordered some in hopes it will help (in conjunction with my Tretinoin) for my sebaceous hyperplasia......do you think it will help much more than a 2%? thanks!
Amazing video as always Dr. Dray! Loving it-
Anticipating your future video on Azelaic Acid ;)
Meow
Love my ZapZyt! Thanks for another informative video!
Thanks for recommending it :)
Dr. Dray, so I would need to use a regular all over face wash first then the SA wash after to acne/oily areas only?
According to reviews, the cerave PM lotion ingredients have been altered and the OG buyers are not happy. As someone who was hoping to purchase this product, is there a big difference between the old and new one?
Can you use the cleansers everyday?
I did not get notified of Dr.Dray videos for 2 days. I got unsubscribed for some reason *gave me a heart attack* =o. I got subscribed back
my videos are published every day at the same exact time (noon EST) so i dont really see the point of the notifications tbh
Dr Dray we just like seeing you've posted 😁
So I am supposed to wash my face with a regular cleanser to get rid of dirt and then use the salicylic facewashes over the acne?
Rifat Yaseen I’m wondering the same thing!
Me too
Assuming you have no makeup or sunscreen to remove from your face first, you can probably just use the salicylic acid wash on its own. It's still a cleanser at the end of the day, it just has the addition of that active ingredient.
don’t use it around the eyes/mouth :)
4:28 :)
I have red spots on my face. And i watched here in YT that BHA is one of the solutions and so my i-need-to-know-that drop here.
I love that you love Bustelo coffee like me!!
so good
I used effaclar when I was a teenager for years, it it very drying, although I had a very oily skin and acne back then.
Please make a video regarding facial laser hair removal for women and how facial hair on women affects skin and skin texture.
I have
Dr Dray wow really?? Could you please link to it?
Hi thankyou for another informative video. Just wondering if you have any alternative options for the Zapzyt wash for UK viewers? I currently use the ordinary salicylic acid leave on AM ( great product) and tretinoin PM without irritation only corners of the mouth, but would love to try a wash formula xx
Very nice video 😁
I wished you had mentioned that you need to avoid Bha if you Are allergic to aspirin, since that could be an unpleasent suprice...
I AM getting a bha again (leave on becasuse i AM freakishly sensitive towards cleansers)
there is some debate as to if that is necessarily the case, particularly when used to limited areas
Plz give information aboutSt. Iveas 2%salicylic acid and tea tree cleanser.. Is it good or bad product
What do you think about Hada labo AHA+BHA foaming cleanser?
do you have the names that they use that are actually fragrance I did not see them in the description box.....thank you
I was thinking buying La Roche Posay 2% SA. Scared of sting sensation.. thanks!
Hi Dr. Dray. Thank you so much for your very informative videos. What do you think about SA toners? Are they better than cleansers with SA? We just buy pure SA in liquid type over the counter here in my country.
Hello, I'm wondering, if I'm not to use BHA as a cleanser, where would this fall in my routine? Before or after cleansing?
I converted to your routine minus the BHA and retinoids and had amazing improvements with acne, dryness, rosacea and skin texture. I don’t even need foundation anymore. Thank you! The only issue was that I had blackheads. I started using a BHA cleanser (the Neutrogena) to alleviate this and immediately had total face peeling. Is this just the BHA, or is it plausible I’m also having a reaction to fragrance (which has been an irritant for me in the past)?
Great vlog Ms Andrea! Cerave SA cleanser is great! I love it! 🤙🏻❤️
Thanks Ms Anna!
Love the renewing sa Cleanser.
:)
Hi Dr. Dray.....can you please do a video about the eucerin line of skin care and another video comparing the similarities between eucerine, CeraVe and vanicream, I don't know which would work best for a face moisturizer.....THANK YOU!
Have you reviewed Paula’s choice products?
Hi! I'm super confused about something and I hope for your opinion or knowledge on this matter because it seems to be a big thing in the skincare world: a lot of people are saying you need some wait time between applying products with ph dependent active ingredients such as acids, vitamin c, niacinamide, retinols etc. They say you should wait about 30 minutes after you've applied for example salicylic acid before you layer another product on, because that's about how long it takes for your skin to go back to its natural ph by itself, and if you apply maybe a moisturizer or a serum directly after the BHA you change the ph in your skin too soon and the BHA won't work optimal. Are there any truth in this?
Thank you for all your skincare advice, I love it!
the best way to use a bha is in a face wash form, as only a short contact time is needed, or as a leave on product that is in a moisturizing vehicle and has been appropriately pH'd...rather than stacking random serums
Hi, love your channel! Could you discuss Curology? The subscription based website. (sorry if you already have). It looks like a good way to get Retin-A, and a good deal (also for other dermatology medications). I have a little concern about the tretinoin not being the same as you'd get from regular prescription. Thanks so much, your videos are so helpful and vlogs are really fun to watch!
The cosrx aha whitehead liquid gel (?) is not a leave on product! You wash it off after 4-5 mins I believe. Leaving it on probably irritated your skin :/