Indeed. She is awesome, especially for those of us who haven't the money nor insurance to see a dermatologist. Her professional advice is priceless! It gives me hope that there are still doctors and other professionals who's true incentive of getting into the medical field is to better the health and lives of people. You should really subscribe to her, I have!
Ann Nee , I just enjoy the information. I have had a variety of issues with reasonably good results. Dr. Andrea is just a smart cookie who provides clear sensible information in her unique way.
Deborah Mac totally. I’ve been to two derms in my life thus far and both answered my questions by mostly just referring me to products they sell at their office. Not sure why it’s so hard to answer questions such as ‘what products should I be using and what kinds should I avoid’..
Every time I watch your videos I tell myself 'If only I had watched this earlier' but I am learning a lot now (hopefully a lot more) thanks to you. Have a great day Dr Dray
Thank you so much for publishing informative videos! I discovered you through Dr. Davin Lim's channel. He's an Australian dermatologist that follows you! He recommended your channel and I'm happy that he did :D I'm a Canadian ICU RN and I really appreciate research based recommendations and information! Checking out your Vit C video now 'cause I'm experiencing irritation for the first time after years of the same regimen - though I did change brands so perhaps that could be the problem. Have a great week! PS - I love that you recommend and use drugstore products that are accessible to most.
Dr Dray, can you please enable captions on this video?. There are a lot of great facts here, and instead of playing the video a second time, it is easier, for me, and probably at least a few others, to memorize the facts when I can see them in print as well.☺
I had a lengthy discussion with my father in law (dermatologist), and we kind of hashed out a routine. I can’t use adapalene for acne, but I have found some success with the use of a glycolic acid toner. I wash and moisturize /sunscreen my face in the morning. Once I’m home for the day, I do the nighttime skincare early in the evening. I workout, then shower. Wash my face, the use the acid toner. I don’t moisturize until I go to bed a couple hours later. This gives the toner a couple hours to do some work. It’s not ideal, but it’s basically how I’ve been controlling the acne. Thanks for all of the info. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm elated I found your channel! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and helping us cut through the crap with science and real advice. Love the drug store videos too! You get those of us that can't drop $$$ but still want to take care of our skin. If I take care of my skin now, maybe I won't need to see you in the office for serious problems later!
My skincare routine is like this. 1st night - tretinoin 2nd night - just moisturizer 3rd night - Krave beauty kale-layu-yAHA 4th night - just moisturizer 5th night - tretinoin 6th night - just moisturizer 7th night - Krave beauty kale-layu-yAHA 8th night - just moisturizer That’s my routine, it works for me.
Great information....I find my Alpha Hydroxy Acids ( fruit acids) do more for me than almost anything else. They feel so powerful on my skin and when I first started using them, my skin came off in sheets, I swear! Thank you for doing this video....AHA is crucial to beautiful skin. I am so surprised it's not talked about more on TH-cam. I also use my AHA Cream as a deodorant. It is fantastic. Happy new Week! Sues & The Dez
Dr. Dray!!! You are awesome 👏! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I believe anyone who has tried to get an appointment with a dermatologist knows that it is impossible to be seen promptly! It’s takes weeks to months at times. So thank you for your time! 😻👍🏻
I can't believe i finished watching your video without a blink. You're a treasure of knowledge. You earned a new subscriber for life. Much love from India
Could you please please review the ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2%? This is their 10-minute acid mask. I’ve been using it, my skin has improved after a few month. But I would love to know your opinion please? Love your videos 😁
@@sheesheykoh3574 its literally just the ordinary (brand) aha 30% + BHA 2% (product) You'll find it with that, I feel like it has peeling solution somewhere on the bottle but idk
Like everyone here, obsessed with your videos & appreciate them so much, slowly but surely changing my skincare routine & toning down the billion step routine every other TH-camr would have one believe is necessary (happy to hear its not!) & just using your videos to help select essential items (like an AHA wash before my vitamin C serum in the AM! again, know this is a helpful combination thanks to you!)
Very informative! I didn’t realize that percentages of AHA in a product doesn’t necessarily mean it’s more effective. I like the Alpha Skin Care line, it’s mostly fragrance free. Thanks for the video!
Hello Andrea! Hope you had a lovely easter with your mum and her fluffy friend. This video, wow 😮 that’s a lot of information, I will take notes of what you recommended. Thank you for your hard work posting such an amazing content every week. I really like your academic way to explain everything. Have a nice day!
My skin has been greatly improved since watching your amazing videos. I am age 68 and wasn’t aware that I was over exfoliating. I have gone to a basic skincare program. I have an oily t zone, and and some persistent acne bumps on my cheeks and forehead. I don’t wear makeup. I wash my face 1x per day in the shower, alternating with a Neutrogena Salicylic wash with the Neutrogena Hydrogel wash. I use the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Cream as well as the eye cream. I recently added the Alpha Skin Care 10% Glycolic Essential Lotion. I have been using this for about 2 weeks and I use this every other day. I am going through a mild purge with this, but my skin texture is greatly improved. Every day my skin is clearer and smoother. I am also going through some recent chest acne, which may be hormonal. I am using the Alpha Skincare Glycolic on my chest as well. I have been alternating this every other day on my chest because my skin there is pretty angry, but it appears this purge is needed. I top this with Vanicream. As a side note, I no longer do any manual exfoliation. I do an Aztec bentonite clay mask every week.
You are a wealth of information. I found your channel a couple of months ago, and I can already see a difference in my skin. Thanks for providing such valuable content! Lindsay :)
You're our best source of skincare info and advice. It has helped me save a tonne of money which I otherwise would have wasted in expensive and useless skincare. You've helped me make my skincare routine the simplest possible which I can actually perform religiously. Thank you so much! 🙏
I enjoy your videos and your no-nonsense and sensible approach to skin care. You are a wealth of great info, but then again you are a dermatologist, so perhaps I am stating the obvious here... I love your dry sense of humour and the fact that you don't buy into the whole crazy beauty industry and Instagram hysteria and quite frankly, sometimes pure madness. A big thank you from an appreciative subscriber!
@@MademoiselleCarel Oh just is it safe, how frequently, in what order in your skin care routine if so, any research on it, etc. I just started using it recently and am kind of winging it. 😬 Is it benefiting you?
@@jbates725 you might want to slowly introduce it to your routine. Use it twice a week or every other day. Then if you want to use it everyday I suggest you do that after 2 weeks. If you think you don't need exfoliation that much then you can do it twice or thrice a week. For me, it's a mild chemical exfoliation. My husband uses it on his underarms. He stopped using deo for years then switch to crystal alum then to this. On the other parts of your body you can use it too.
Jocelyn Hridaya there’s a lot of research about glycolic acid being beneficial to the skin. I use it after cleansing as a toner. I use it every night. The benefits for me is glowing skin
I just love watching Dr. Dray! I am curious as to your age? You look soooo young. Is it ok to use all three types of acids? I have a lot of years to heal due to bad choices in the past, but I have finally learned, and am finally treating, protecting, and hydrating this precious temple. Thank you for sharing all this information in a way we can all understand.
I’ve been using the ordinary brand glycolic acid for underarm odor prevention. I work outdoors and I react terribly to most deodorants with red, itchy, burning spots. This works better than any deodorant I’ve used and I have no reaction!
You are such treasure Dr. Dray !!!! N the fact that u are a vegan inspires me a lot..... Planning to go vegan soon....I'm binge watching all your videos 💁😊 thankyou for all the amazing info !!
I love Alpha Care products, I've been using them since my 20s (I'm 49 now.) Great video, I always find answers to my skincare questions in your videos!
Thanks for this video Dr Dray. I just started using retin a every day for anti aging and some hyperpigmentation due to the sun and not wearing any sun protection. I was going to ditch my monthly glycolic peel however since watching this video I will continue with the monthly peel and do the retin a for daily use. Also I never used sunscreen in my life but am now using sunscreen everyday thanks to you! I actually love the sunscreen I'm using and love using it every day. Youre wonderful. Thanks for educating us!
As someone with very oily and acne prone skin, I have always loved AHA’s much more than BHA’s! I have tried many different salicylic acid products over the years, and it always irritated my skin too much or seemed to give hardly any to no results. AHA’s however gave me immediate results, like a beautiful glow, smoothness, radiance, and even anti acne benefits by dissolving the dead skin cells and preventing clogged pores. Nothing seems to help my oil production (which is just my genetics), not BHA’s.. not niacinamide.. But I am really doing best when using AHA’s :). I remember seeing photos of myself from a few winters ago and thinking: gosh, I look so dull and clogged up…. And that was before I dared to try alpha hydroxy acids. After that I never looked dull again and it really helps with my acne! Awesome stuff. Also, I use BP in the mornings for more anti acne action.
Thanks for this video on AHAs! I know you've talked about AHA/BHA/PHAs in other videos. But this video is super helpful--especially for someone like me who is allergic to salicylic acid!
Hi Dr Dray. Like you suggest that BHA is enough to be used in wash form, do you think that AHA or specifically Glycolic Acid is good enough in a wash form or should it be left on the skin?
WOW! WOW! and WOW! again! I love your videos, but this is my all time favorite! There is so much info in here, I'll have to view and take notes at least two more times. Since both tretinoin and AHA's can be so irritating, would using them on alternate nights be better? And if so, would that routine also reduce or negate the beneficial effects of both? Thank you. Rita
I used Alpha Skincare 14% glycolic AHA for a long time. A decidedly non luxurious and very inexpensive product that worked great. It’s probably the ONLY over the counter product I’ve ever used that has given me results that could even came close to RetinA.
Do you recommend using benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, tretinoin, and glycolic acid? Which ones would you use together and which would you recommend for day/night?
So helpful Dr. Dray! Acids have always been tricky with my skin, which can be quite reactive, even more so with my Retin A use. Recently, I started using Zapzit face wash in the AM, based on what I've learned from you and I absolutely LOVE it. It's so gentle, I experience no irritation and it feels like it calms my skin and gently removes flakies from using Retin A. So happy with it. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. It's so helpful when navigating all the "anti-aging" products out there. If a person uses Retin A every other night, would adding an AHA on the off nights be beneficial, and would that routine still aid the Retin A in the way that you mentioned? Thanks. :)
I have been alternating between tretinoin and AHA at night. Is using tretinoin 3-4x a week enough for anti-aging purposes or should I increase the number of times I use tretinoin in a week and switch to applying AHA in the morning?
Alternate nights. I use the ordinary lactic acid 10% on alternate nights. I alternate with their granactive retinoid 5% in squalane. I'm just starting the retinoid so I'm only doing it 2 days.
Thank you for always giving us the pure unadulterated evidence based proof. As a family physician, I find myself being asked about cosmecutical products and it can get difficult to convincingly explain the shortcomings of non pharmaceutical products while myself (as a consumer) am being inundated with so many of these products with some tall claims. I was waiting for you to discuss this topic. Thank you Andrea.
Dr Dray, I just love your videos and all of your great info, and your skin has reached perfection!!! Would you mind sharing what additional step your have done over the last year to address eliminating your discoloration...was it tretinoin, hydroquinone, laser? Please, please, please share!! You look fantastic!
Thanks for the great information! I didn't know much about AHA'S but have been curious for quite awhile if it's something I could use, but never had reliable info. I do now! Thnks again Dr Drey!!🌻🌻
Try Alpha Skincare products. They have an effective pH level and are reasonably priced. You can find them online at Walmart, Amazon, Ulta, etc. it is not a prestige product, so you can use Ulta coupons on them.
This is so helpful! I have KP on my face and have been using the Simple water gel cream, which has lactic acid as my humectant on wet skin before my Cerave lotion. I’ve noticed such a difference, thank you!
Just found your channel when I was looking for information on Finasteride. I just love you! You are such a nice, happy person. Thanks for the great videos!
Excellent information. I have been trying to use the Alpha AHA on my face and have found that it burns. Trying to find an option that isn't so irritating. Thanks so much!!
Hi Andrea :) would you mind or have you done a video on skincare product order? I want to start a nightly routine but I don't really trust anyone's opinion on skincare but you :)
Dr. Dray: what is your opinion of products that combine all three types? For example, Gold Bond for Bumpy Skin has a triple exfoliating blend of AHA, BHA, and PHA. Also, it states that this is for the body....would it be too strong for the face?
I began using the bioderma glycolic acid peel. I was a bit nervous because I've had reactions to some skin care products. So far pretty good. I've only been using it for 1 week so not much difference but a little bit smoother. I am 39 and have all skin problems listed in every skin care website: combination oily/dry skin, open pores, sun/age spots, hormonal acne, those annoying little red veins, fine lines on my forehead between my eyes, and dull skin. Since I have no intention of piling products for each of these issues, I went with glycolic acid peel. I wash my face with cerave, moisturizer from cerave and la roche posay spf.
I alternate my Tretinoin and AHA on alternate nights. I use Tretinoin 4 nights a week and my glycolic acid on the other 3 nights. And of course, sunscreen every morning. Does this sound like a good idea? Or do you think tretinoin should be used every night? Thanks for a great video. Lots of interesting information.
Are you able to do that? I want to but I am afraid of burning my skin. In my experience, Retin A did not clean my face (I have a lot of blackheads) Aha and Bha keep my pores doing well. Because of that I do not use Tretinoin anymore. Maybe I should try. Let see what the doctor says.
Yes I do the same and have had great results, in another one of Andreas videos she says she uses Retin-A 5 days a week which is proven to be an effective amount
Very informative; thank you! :D I am extremely dry and thought that a lactic acid might suit me best, you saying that it is the most moisturizing helps hugely. I am currently "only" using a hyaluronic acid underneath my moisturizer at age 45, because I think a retinoid, or retinol even, might be too drying for me. But I think in a couple more years I might have to up the anti-aging game.
The initial irritation/dryness is totally worth it in the end. Just my $.02$! I'm 32 and have been on tretinoin for two years and don't ever intend on being without it ☺
I've been using retinoids (and sunscreen) for 25 years, people guess my age as 15 years younger than my 51 years. Retinols are a great addition to an antiaging skin care routine but start out slow. I started using Retin-a twice a week and gradually built up tolerance. It's important to not use skin care with fragrance (irritant) and a high broad-spectrum SPF (I use La Roche Posay sensitive sunscreen for kids). I use a light coating of moisturizer (I like CeraVe) prior to putting on the retinol, it acts as a buffer, reducing potential for irritation. Dr. Drea is one of the most common sense practical youtubers out there, she has a lot of great information!
Elizabeth Detrich, I will maybe try a retinol when one becomes available in my local Aldi, as that and Lidl are about the only shops we shop at, and I am frankly not actively seeking it out ATM. My skincare is doing fine right now. But thanks for suggesting it! :)
Enjoyed your weekend vlogs. You and your mom and Tybee are so fun to watch. Thanks for sharing. Also love your videos and recommendations. I have found everything you suggest to be true and helpful.
Hi Dr Dray! I just ordered the alpha care 10% ga. Is this product safe to use in the morning while also using differin at night? I've been using differin for about 3 months now. Thanks Dr. Dray. Love your channel!
Also I haven't seen much improvement in my skin since starting the differin gel 3 months ago. How long until I start to see improvement for acne and texture? I've been applying it nightly after my moisturizer. I just turned 30 and my acne is the worst it's ever been. Its actually gotten worse since starting the differin. Thanks Dr Dray
Thank you for your very educative videos!!!! What if we use the AHA at night and alternate it with the retinoids? For example: Night 1: AHA Night 3: retinoids Night 5: AHA Nighy 7: retinoids Also if the lifetimes of AHA and retinoids are not too long, can we alternate and use them consecutively? Thank you!
Hi Dr Dray! I want to incorporate Glycolic acid into my skincare, Which is the most effective way to use Glycolic acid, a face wash or a leave-on product? Thanks!
a dermatologist doing a glycolic acid peel in the office is the most effective way, tbh...the concentrations are much higher and the delivery is more controlled, wheras at home products have numerous limitiations
Happy to have you Dr. Draya😊, I'm curious if a salicylic and hydroqinone moisturizer can be helpful for PIH and ingrown hair on the legs? I'm looking for a quality one.
Will putting AHA lotion on wet skin neutralize the acid, therefore rendering the lotion useless? Should we put the lotion on completely dry skin? Or can we put it on on wet/damp skin?
I would love to hear more about so called ‘purging’ that can occur with aha use and that I am currently experiencing. What is it exactly? Should I stop using Aha’s? Any information and advice would be much appreciated. Love your videos! Thank you Dr Dray!
Another very helpful, informative video! :) What do you think of DMAE? Seems to be a trending ingredient, but people are of course saying things going both ways about it...
Very helpful. Thank you Dr. Dray. Purchased this at 15% at the derm--suggested for husband bruising his aging skin whenever he bumps himself. Hope it works--very expensive.
Hello Dr. Dray. Thank you for all your informative videos. I would like to ask you how to use Mandelic Acid. During days or nights, combined with vitamin A, etc. Thank you.
Another very informative video. I have been using the Alpha brand body lotion for a very long time. For some reason I didn't really think to use it on my face. But after my shower I put that lotion on my body when it is still wet -- but you said it was water soluble. So maybe switch to putting it on dry skin?? That brand is getting harder and harder to find but Amazon still sell it and hope it will continue to!
Really interesting video. I have a question, which I apologise for if already asked by others. You mention the problems with using AHAs in the morning with other products. So, is it possible to alternate in the evening using a AHA one night followed by a non-prescription retinoid the next? Does this sound like a reasonable compromise? In the morning, you would then wear a sunscreen. Many thanks for posting great fact based videos, every time I watch one of your videos, a 'myth' dies.
Hi Andrea! I’m extremely curious about your thoughts on Kojic acid vs hydroquinone. I’ve been looking into purchasing a moisturizer that contains kojic acid in order to help lighten visible sun damage and age spots on my face, hands and arms. I have Scottish heritage which is most prominently seen through my fair skin and freckles so I also wonder if using a product containing kojic acid would also fade my freckles.
I'm glad you mentioned AHA's being able to help your nails! I use a product called DermaNail on my nails. It's a clear liquid with mandelic acid as it's active ingredient. It takes a lot of patience, though, because you apply it 2 times a day at the cuticle and then wait for your nails to grow. As your nails grow, they really do get stronger and less brittle!
Ph numbers and percentage. That explains a whole lot. And why I can use Pixi Glow Tonic 5% and Overnight Serum 10% nightly with no problems whatsoever. Having said that, nothing else has ever made my skin look better. And no problem with sunscreen either. Closest best product after aha is Medik8 Crystal Retinal.
Dr. Dray, I've been using AHA for around 3 years and I LOVE it. My skin looks better than it's ever looked as far as acne. If you want to try an over the counter line of AHA that REALLY works, and is consistent/reliably measurable in their amounts of AHA, try the Neostrata brand of AHA. You can order it from the Neostrata website, but I just buy mine from a supplier called Authentic Skin care on Amazon. Neostrata has an oily skin line and a normal/dry skin line of AHA products. I have acne prone oily skin so I used their oily skin line. Both of their lines are available in strengths starting out at 8% AHA and working up to 15-20% AHA. I used the 8% for about 6 months and then started using the 15% for a year. Now I alternate days with the 15% and 20 %. Here's an Amazon link to the oily skin 8% that I started out with if you want to try it. Make sure you get it from the supplier called Authentic Skin Care if you want to be sure of getting a true Neostrata product. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001EKYNS/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ARB4EX0GJD3UD&psc=1
Hi Dr dray i would like to ask if my routine is right when adding acid in my skincare cleanse>toner>acid toner glycolic acid>wait about 5 or 10 min >essence>moisture ？ Do we need to wash our face after use acid toner ? Thanks
Dr Dray its seem that's why I got more redness around my nose and chin... thanks a lot Dr dray I'm so glad found ur channel still many need to learn... I follow k beauty but seems not suited with it haha
I can’t believe this channel is free 😂💕
Indeed. She is awesome, especially for those of us who haven't the money nor insurance to see a dermatologist. Her professional advice is priceless! It gives me hope that there are still doctors and other professionals who's true incentive of getting into the medical field is to better the health and lives of people. You should really subscribe to her, I have!
I know. I watch her ads so she can get compensated somehow though I know that's not nearly enough compensation.
OMG yes! This is so informative, I've learned so much
Shhh!
Andrea is a treasure. I feel I received the appointment with the dermatologist I wanted but would never expect to get.
Thank you so much Ms Deborah. Hope you are having a nice evening
Ann Nee , I just enjoy the information. I have had a variety of issues with reasonably good results. Dr. Andrea is just a smart cookie who provides clear sensible information in her unique way.
Deborah Mac totally. I’ve been to two derms in my life thus far and both answered my questions by mostly just referring me to products they sell at their office. Not sure why it’s so hard to answer questions such as ‘what products should I be using and what kinds should I avoid’..
((Yes))
I learned so much from her & my derm doesn’t have half of her knowledge!
You are helping so many woman here and I hope you know how much I appreciate all you do.Saving my skin and wasting money.
Thank you so much :)
catmama54 & men ! :)
Not only women
catmama54 why only women, im male and i suffer from severe acne (hyperpigmentation)
And men!
You are just awesome! Not only do you teach and educate but you also list the products to utilize!
Thanks!
*pulls up a notebook, ready for a skincare class!
I literally have a notebook and take notes. Lol
Ha I love it. I take notes and screenshots 🤗
So much useful information! I will have to watch this at least 2 or 3 times. Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge. 😘
thanks for watching Ms Annette
Every time I watch your videos I tell myself 'If only I had watched this earlier' but I am learning a lot now (hopefully a lot more) thanks to you. Have a great day Dr Dray
:)
I LOVE YOU!
Saving money, learning not just from you but you taught me to search ingredients in products not just mindlessly buying them.
Thank you so much for publishing informative videos! I discovered you through Dr. Davin Lim's channel. He's an Australian dermatologist that follows you! He recommended your channel and I'm happy that he did :D I'm a Canadian ICU RN and I really appreciate research based recommendations and information! Checking out your Vit C video now 'cause I'm experiencing irritation for the first time after years of the same regimen - though I did change brands so perhaps that could be the problem. Have a great week!
PS - I love that you recommend and use drugstore products that are accessible to most.
Thanks so much! Dr Lim is an all-star :)
Dr Dray, can you please enable captions on this video?. There are a lot of great facts here, and instead of playing the video a second time, it is easier, for me, and probably at least a few others, to memorize the facts when I can see them in print as well.☺
I had a lengthy discussion with my father in law (dermatologist), and we kind of hashed out a routine. I can’t use adapalene for acne, but I have found some success with the use of a glycolic acid toner. I wash and moisturize /sunscreen my face in the morning. Once I’m home for the day, I do the nighttime skincare early in the evening. I workout, then shower. Wash my face, the use the acid toner. I don’t moisturize until I go to bed a couple hours later. This gives the toner a couple hours to do some work. It’s not ideal, but it’s basically how I’ve been controlling the acne. Thanks for all of the info. ❤️❤️❤️
Glad to hear this has helped :)
I’m many moons late lol… but I was wondering what glycolic toner do you use?? 😊
I'm elated I found your channel! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and helping us cut through the crap with science and real advice. Love the drug store videos too! You get those of us that can't drop $$$ but still want to take care of our skin. If I take care of my skin now, maybe I won't need to see you in the office for serious problems later!
Thanks!
My skincare routine is like this.
1st night - tretinoin
2nd night - just moisturizer
3rd night - Krave beauty kale-layu-yAHA
4th night - just moisturizer
5th night - tretinoin
6th night - just moisturizer
7th night - Krave beauty kale-layu-yAHA
8th night - just moisturizer
That’s my routine, it works for me.
The neutrogena pore refining daily cleanser is hands down one of my favorites! I'm happy to see it here! :)
What ur type skin sis, you have an acne prone skin?, I want to know:(
Great information....I find my Alpha Hydroxy Acids ( fruit acids) do more for me than almost anything else. They feel so powerful on my skin and when I first started using them, my skin came off in sheets, I swear! Thank you for doing this video....AHA is crucial to beautiful skin. I am so surprised it's not talked about more on TH-cam. I also use my AHA Cream as a deodorant. It is fantastic. Happy new Week! Sues & The Dez
Thanks! Glad to hear you have a had a good experience with them
xxoo spring is here!
Which alpha hydroxy product have you been using ?
Dr. Dray!!! You are awesome 👏! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I believe anyone who has tried to get an appointment with a dermatologist knows that it is impossible to be seen promptly! It’s takes weeks to months at times. So thank you for your time! 😻👍🏻
Every day I am waiting to be eager to hit the bell for a new video! Greetings from Greece
Happy monday!
I recently discovered your channel and I am so appreciative of your evidence based recommendations! Science for the win!
I can't believe i finished watching your video without a blink. You're a treasure of knowledge. You earned a new subscriber for life. Much love from India
It's so refreshing to see a certified Dr giving medical advice. 😷😷😷😷😍😍😍😍😍
Agreed
Could you please please review the ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2%? This is their 10-minute acid mask. I’ve been using it, my skin has improved after a few month. But I would love to know your opinion please? Love your videos 😁
Garreth what is the name please?
@@sheesheykoh3574 its literally just the ordinary (brand) aha 30% + BHA 2% (product)
You'll find it with that, I feel like it has peeling solution somewhere on the bottle but idk
I am soooooo happy I found your channel!!!! Gift from God! You're amazing!
Like everyone here, obsessed with your videos & appreciate them so much, slowly but surely changing my skincare routine & toning down the billion step routine every other TH-camr would have one believe is necessary (happy to hear its not!) & just using your videos to help select essential items (like an AHA wash before my vitamin C serum in the AM! again, know this is a helpful combination thanks to you!)
Very informative! I didn’t realize that percentages of AHA in a product doesn’t necessarily mean it’s more effective. I like the Alpha Skin Care line, it’s mostly fragrance free. Thanks for the video!
yeah their foot cream is good as well
Hi Dr Dray. Thanks so much for the great info! You shared so much great information here!! We all appreciate you and your expertise!!💝
Thanks Ms Beth! Hope you are having a great day
Good heavens you are knowledgeable. I’m going to have to listen to this at least 3 times. It is a great video.
Hope it is helpful :)
Hello Andrea! Hope you had a lovely easter with your mum and her fluffy friend. This video, wow 😮 that’s a lot of information, I will take notes of what you recommended. Thank you for your hard work posting such an amazing content every week. I really like your academic way to explain everything. Have a nice day!
Thanks Ms Carla and I hope you enjoyed the video and also had a good easter
My skin has been greatly improved since watching your amazing videos. I am age 68 and wasn’t aware that I was over exfoliating. I have gone to a basic skincare program. I have an oily t zone, and and some persistent acne bumps on my cheeks and forehead. I don’t wear makeup. I wash my face 1x per day in the shower, alternating with a Neutrogena Salicylic wash with the Neutrogena Hydrogel wash. I use the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Cream as well as the eye cream. I recently added the Alpha Skin Care 10% Glycolic Essential Lotion. I have been using this for about 2 weeks and I use this every other day. I am going through a mild purge with this, but my skin texture is greatly improved. Every day my skin is clearer and smoother. I am also going through some recent chest acne, which may be hormonal. I am using the Alpha Skincare Glycolic on my chest as well. I have been alternating this every other day on my chest because my skin there is pretty angry, but it appears this purge is needed. I top this with Vanicream. As a side note, I no longer do any manual exfoliation. I do an Aztec bentonite clay mask every week.
You are a wealth of information. I found your channel a couple of months ago, and I can already see a difference in my skin. Thanks for providing such valuable content! Lindsay :)
thanks Ms lindsay
You're our best source of skincare info and advice. It has helped me save a tonne of money which I otherwise would have wasted in expensive and useless skincare. You've helped me make my skincare routine the simplest possible which I can actually perform religiously. Thank you so much! 🙏
Triple 👍🏼 FABULOUS info! I feel like I just took an aestheticians course. Thank you for so eagerly sharing your knowledge.
Thanks!
I enjoy your videos and your no-nonsense and sensible approach to skin care. You are a wealth of great info, but then again you are a dermatologist, so perhaps I am stating the obvious here... I love your dry sense of humour and the fact that you don't buy into the whole crazy beauty industry and Instagram hysteria and quite frankly, sometimes pure madness. A big thank you from an appreciative subscriber!
thanks
Thanks for this Dr. Dray!
What are your thoughts about The Ordinary glycolic acid toner?
This is the exact product I arrived here looking for an answer about.
@@jbates725she didn't reply to it yet, hehe. But what question do you have? It work wonders for me!
@@MademoiselleCarel Oh just is it safe, how frequently, in what order in your skin care routine if so, any research on it, etc. I just started using it recently and am kind of winging it. 😬 Is it benefiting you?
@@jbates725 you might want to slowly introduce it to your routine. Use it twice a week or every other day. Then if you want to use it everyday I suggest you do that after 2 weeks. If you think you don't need exfoliation that much then you can do it twice or thrice a week. For me, it's a mild chemical exfoliation. My husband uses it on his underarms. He stopped using deo for years then switch to crystal alum then to this. On the other parts of your body you can use it too.
Jocelyn Hridaya there’s a lot of research about glycolic acid being beneficial to the skin. I use it after cleansing as a toner. I use it every night. The benefits for me is glowing skin
I just love watching Dr. Dray! I am curious as to your age? You look soooo young. Is it ok to use all three types of acids? I have a lot of years to heal due to bad choices in the past, but I have finally learned, and am finally treating, protecting, and hydrating this precious temple. Thank you for sharing all this information in a way we can all understand.
You just answered my question next time I will watch til the end before I ask questions.
I’ve been using the ordinary brand glycolic acid for underarm odor prevention. I work outdoors and I react terribly to most deodorants with red, itchy, burning spots. This works better than any deodorant I’ve used and I have no reaction!
Interesting!
You are such treasure Dr. Dray !!!!
N the fact that u are a vegan inspires me a lot..... Planning to go vegan soon....I'm binge watching all your videos 💁😊 thankyou for all the amazing info !!
Creating my WHOLE SKIN CARE LIST using your videos! 📝❤️🙏🏼
I love Alpha Care products, I've been using them since my 20s (I'm 49 now.) Great video, I always find answers to my skincare questions in your videos!
Thanks for watching!
how do you use them before or after a moisturizer?
Thanks for this video Dr Dray. I just started using retin a every day for anti aging and some hyperpigmentation due to the sun and not wearing any sun protection. I was going to ditch my monthly glycolic peel however since watching this video I will continue with the monthly peel and do the retin a for daily use. Also I never used sunscreen in my life but am now using sunscreen everyday thanks to you! I actually love the sunscreen I'm using and love using it every day. Youre wonderful. Thanks for educating us!
the office peels are the way to go w/ ahas imo
Do you recommend putting acids under moisturisers on wet skin or on top of moisturisers after the face has dried?
You should do a live Q&A! :)
Colt Vuitton I agree 😀
I agree BHA in a wash works! I was skeptical at first, but since incorporating Salicylic face wash, my skin is much smoother after a month use
As someone with very oily and acne prone skin, I have always loved AHA’s much more than BHA’s! I have tried many different salicylic acid products over the years, and it always irritated my skin too much or seemed to give hardly any to no results. AHA’s however gave me immediate results, like a beautiful glow, smoothness, radiance, and even anti acne benefits by dissolving the dead skin cells and preventing clogged pores. Nothing seems to help my oil production (which is just my genetics), not BHA’s.. not niacinamide.. But I am really doing best when using AHA’s :). I remember seeing photos of myself from a few winters ago and thinking: gosh, I look so dull and clogged up…. And that was before I dared to try alpha hydroxy acids. After that I never looked dull again and it really helps with my acne! Awesome stuff. Also, I use BP in the mornings for more anti acne action.
You answered a lot of my questions! Thank you for the product recommends! ❤😊
glad to hear!
Thanks for this video on AHAs! I know you've talked about AHA/BHA/PHAs in other videos. But this video is super helpful--especially for someone like me who is allergic to salicylic acid!
Thanks!
Hi Dr Dray. Like you suggest that BHA is enough to be used in wash form, do you think that AHA or specifically Glycolic Acid is good enough in a wash form or should it be left on the skin?
Krave Beauty's 5.25% glycolic acid is my absolute favorite :) it's fragrance free and super hydrating it almost feels like a hydrating toner
thanks for sharing!
WOW! WOW! and WOW! again! I love your videos, but this is my all time favorite! There is so much info in here, I'll have to view and take notes at least two more times. Since both tretinoin and AHA's can be so irritating, would using them on alternate nights be better? And if so, would that routine also reduce or negate the beneficial effects of both? Thank you. Rita
Hi Dr. Dray, binge watching your videos -- can you use certain acids together, like salicylic with glycolic and vitamin C? Thank you xx
I used Alpha Skincare 14% glycolic AHA for a long time. A decidedly non luxurious and very inexpensive product that worked great. It’s probably the ONLY over the counter product I’ve ever used that has given me results that could even came close to RetinA.
I've used that line since 1990. Worth every penny.
So how do you figure out how much acid is available? Is there a pH that cuts off all acid availability or?
Do you recommend using benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, tretinoin, and glycolic acid? Which ones would you use together and which would you recommend for day/night?
So helpful Dr. Dray! Acids have always been tricky with my skin, which can be quite reactive, even more so with my Retin A use. Recently, I started using Zapzit face wash in the AM, based on what I've learned from you and I absolutely LOVE it. It's so gentle, I experience no irritation and it feels like it calms my skin and gently removes flakies from using Retin A. So happy with it. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks! Glad to hear :)
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. It's so helpful when navigating all the "anti-aging" products out there. If a person uses Retin A every other night, would adding an AHA on the off nights be beneficial, and would that routine still aid the Retin A in the way that you mentioned? Thanks. :)
yes
Dr Dray Thank you so much. :)
I have been alternating between tretinoin and AHA at night. Is using tretinoin 3-4x a week enough for anti-aging purposes or should I increase the number of times I use tretinoin in a week and switch to applying AHA in the morning?
Would love to know the right answer!
Following!
I was taught to use AHA in A.M. and Retionoids in P.M.
You should never use tretinoin or AHA in the mornings. They will make you photosensitive. You need to use a sunscreen during the day.
Alternate nights.
I use the ordinary lactic acid 10% on alternate nights. I alternate with their granactive retinoid 5% in squalane.
I'm just starting the retinoid so I'm only doing it 2 days.
Dr. Dray - love your videos - so informative - I feel like I have such an advantage on skincare watching you ! Thank you
:)
Thank you for always giving us the pure unadulterated evidence based proof. As a family physician, I find myself being asked about cosmecutical products and it can get difficult to convincingly explain the shortcomings of non pharmaceutical products while myself (as a consumer) am being inundated with so many of these products with some tall claims. I was waiting for you to discuss this topic. Thank you Andrea.
Thanks!
Dr Dray, I just love your videos and all of your great info, and your skin has reached perfection!!! Would you mind sharing what additional step your have done over the last year to address eliminating your discoloration...was it tretinoin, hydroquinone, laser? Please, please, please share!! You look fantastic!
Thank you for putting together this channel! So informative and very easy to understand :)
She provides so much value. Much appreciated.
Thank you Dr Dray! You are so sweet and generous with your knowledge. 😍❤️
Thanks for the great information! I didn't know much about AHA'S but have been curious for quite awhile if it's something I could use, but never had reliable info. I do now! Thnks again Dr Drey!!🌻🌻
:)
Try Alpha Skincare products. They have an effective pH level and are reasonably priced. You can find them online at Walmart, Amazon, Ulta, etc. it is not a prestige product, so you can use Ulta coupons on them.
This is so helpful! I have KP on my face and have been using the Simple water gel cream, which has lactic acid as my humectant on wet skin before my Cerave lotion. I’ve noticed such a difference, thank you!
Just found your channel when I was looking for information on Finasteride. I just love you! You are such a nice, happy person. Thanks for the great videos!
thanks for watching
Excellent information. I have been trying to use the Alpha AHA on my face and have found that it burns. Trying to find an option that isn't so irritating. Thanks so much!!
Can I use a cream like CeraVe Rough and Bumpy twice a day, or is that over exfoliating?
Hi Andrea :) would you mind or have you done a video on skincare product order? I want to start a nightly routine but I don't really trust anyone's opinion on skincare but you :)
Dr. Dray: what is your opinion of products that combine all three types? For example, Gold Bond for Bumpy Skin has a triple exfoliating blend of AHA, BHA, and PHA. Also, it states that this is for the body....would it be too strong for the face?
I began using the bioderma glycolic acid peel. I was a bit nervous because I've had reactions to some skin care products. So far pretty good. I've only been using it for 1 week so not much difference but a little bit smoother. I am 39 and have all skin problems listed in every skin care website: combination oily/dry skin, open pores, sun/age spots, hormonal acne, those annoying little red veins, fine lines on my forehead between my eyes, and dull skin. Since I have no intention of piling products for each of these issues, I went with glycolic acid peel. I wash my face with cerave, moisturizer from cerave and la roche posay spf.
I wish I had found your channel 6 months ago. So very glad I did.
Thank you for educating us. Recently I bought Hada Labo mild peeling lotion which contains gluconic acid. Mild and works great
thanks for watching
Thank you for another informative video! You make a great teacher. Question for you- would the Amlactin be good on the face?
no
I alternate my Tretinoin and AHA on alternate nights. I use Tretinoin 4 nights a week and my glycolic acid on the other 3 nights. And of course, sunscreen every morning. Does this sound like a good idea? Or do you think tretinoin should be used every night? Thanks for a great video. Lots of interesting information.
Are you able to do that? I want to but I am afraid of burning my skin. In my experience, Retin A did not clean my face (I have a lot of blackheads) Aha and Bha keep my pores doing well. Because of that I do not use Tretinoin anymore. Maybe I should try. Let see what the doctor says.
I do the same .
Sharon Brady i do the same
Sharon Brady i was about to ask that as well❤️
Yes I do the same and have had great results, in another one of Andreas videos she says she uses Retin-A 5 days a week which is proven to be an effective amount
Very informative; thank you! :D I am extremely dry and thought that a lactic acid might suit me best, you saying that it is the most moisturizing helps hugely. I am currently "only" using a hyaluronic acid underneath my moisturizer at age 45, because I think a retinoid, or retinol even, might be too drying for me. But I think in a couple more years I might have to up the anti-aging game.
Thanks Ms Marleen! Hope you are having a great monday
The initial irritation/dryness is totally worth it in the end. Just my $.02$! I'm 32 and have been on tretinoin for two years and don't ever intend on being without it ☺
Oh OK, good to know. I might dip my toes in at some point - who knows!
I've been using retinoids (and sunscreen) for 25 years, people guess my age as 15 years younger than my 51 years.
Retinols are a great addition to an antiaging skin care routine but start out slow. I started using Retin-a twice a week and gradually built up tolerance.
It's important to not use skin care with fragrance (irritant) and a high broad-spectrum SPF (I use La Roche Posay sensitive sunscreen for kids). I use a light coating of moisturizer (I like CeraVe) prior to putting on the retinol, it acts as a buffer, reducing potential for irritation.
Dr. Drea is one of the most common sense practical youtubers out there, she has a lot of great information!
Elizabeth Detrich, I will maybe try a retinol when one becomes available in my local Aldi, as that and Lidl are about the only shops we shop at, and I am frankly not actively seeking it out ATM. My skincare is doing fine right now. But thanks for suggesting it! :)
Enjoyed your weekend vlogs. You and your mom and Tybee are so fun to watch. Thanks for sharing. Also love your videos and recommendations. I have found everything you suggest to be true and helpful.
Thanks!
Hi Dr Dray! I just ordered the alpha care 10% ga. Is this product safe to use in the morning while also using differin at night? I've been using differin for about 3 months now. Thanks Dr. Dray. Love your channel!
Also I haven't seen much improvement in my skin since starting the differin gel 3 months ago. How long until I start to see improvement for acne and texture? I've been applying it nightly after my moisturizer. I just turned 30 and my acne is the worst it's ever been. Its actually gotten worse since starting the differin. Thanks Dr Dray
that is one way to use it
Thank you for your very educative videos!!!!
What if we use the AHA at night and alternate it with the retinoids? For example:
Night 1: AHA
Night 3: retinoids
Night 5: AHA
Nighy 7: retinoids
Also if the lifetimes of AHA and retinoids are not too long, can we alternate and use them consecutively? Thank you!
Hi Dr Dray! I want to incorporate Glycolic acid into my skincare, Which is the most effective way to use Glycolic acid, a face wash or a leave-on product? Thanks!
a dermatologist doing a glycolic acid peel in the office is the most effective way, tbh...the concentrations are much higher and the delivery is more controlled, wheras at home products have numerous limitiations
Thank you! but if I were to choose between home products which is the best route?
Happy to have you Dr. Draya😊, I'm curious if a salicylic and hydroqinone moisturizer can be helpful for PIH and ingrown hair on the legs? I'm looking for a quality one.
Will putting AHA lotion on wet skin neutralize the acid, therefore rendering the lotion useless? Should we put the lotion on completely dry skin? Or can we put it on on wet/damp skin?
I would love to hear more about so called ‘purging’ that can occur with aha use and that I am currently experiencing. What is it exactly? Should I stop using Aha’s? Any information and advice would be much appreciated. Love your videos! Thank you Dr Dray!
Those chemistry class flashbacks when she said the Henderson Hasselbach equation XD. Thank you for all the detailed science-based explanations!!
*starts getting ptsd flashbacks*
Another very helpful, informative video! :) What do you think of DMAE? Seems to be a trending ingredient, but people are of course saying things going both ways about it...
Great information as usual. All AHA I have used come in liquid or in pre soaked pads. Are they les effective? Thank you so much. Sara
thanks! no they can work well
Very helpful. Thank you Dr. Dray. Purchased this at 15% at the derm--suggested for husband bruising his aging skin whenever he bumps himself. Hope it works--very expensive.
Such an incredibly informative video... thank you Dr. Dray! The summary at the end is super helpful in understanding everything too.❤️
Thanks!
Hello Dr. Dray. Thank you for all your informative videos. I would like to ask you how to use Mandelic Acid. During days or nights, combined with vitamin A, etc. Thank you.
Thanks Dr. Dray. I'm so glad I found your channel. I am very appreciative of your knowledge and how you break it all down so I can understand.
glad you are here too :)
Another very informative video. I have been using the Alpha brand body lotion for a very long time. For some reason I didn't really think to use it on my face. But after my shower I put that lotion on my body when it is still wet -- but you said it was water soluble. So maybe switch to putting it on dry skin?? That brand is getting harder and harder to find but Amazon still sell it and hope it will continue to!
i use the foot cream before; it is good; it is hard to find a reliable and affordable aha
Karen, I found some at Bed Bath and Beyond. I'll be sure to not put it on wet skin now!
Thank you, I wouldn't have thought Bed Bath and Beyond would carry it! Thanks for the tip!
OMG i thought i had already known everything about AHA until i watch to this video😱
Enjoyed:) Thumbs Up!!!! Excellent information!! Thanks!! Happy Monday;)
Happy Monday!
Really interesting video. I have a question, which I apologise for if already asked by others. You mention the problems with using AHAs in the morning with other products. So, is it possible to alternate in the evening using a AHA one night followed by a non-prescription retinoid the next? Does this sound like a reasonable compromise? In the morning, you would then wear a sunscreen. Many thanks for posting great fact based videos, every time I watch one of your videos, a 'myth' dies.
Hi Andrea! I’m extremely curious about your thoughts on Kojic acid vs hydroquinone. I’ve been looking into purchasing a moisturizer that contains kojic acid in order to help lighten visible sun damage and age spots on my face, hands and arms. I have Scottish heritage which is most prominently seen through my fair skin and freckles so I also wonder if using a product containing kojic acid would also fade my freckles.
I'm glad you mentioned AHA's being able to help your nails!
I use a product called DermaNail on my nails. It's a clear liquid with mandelic acid as it's active ingredient. It takes a lot of patience, though, because you apply it 2 times a day at the cuticle and then wait for your nails to grow. As your nails grow, they really do get stronger and less brittle!
thanks for sharing that, i will have to look out for it sometime
Dr Dray cool! I've always had to buy mine online.
She's so adorable.... I watch her videos because she really explains everything... Thank you for making such awesome skin videos.. Xo
Thanks!
Your a doll... Sending my love from NYC...
Ph numbers and percentage. That explains a whole lot. And why I can use Pixi Glow Tonic 5% and Overnight Serum 10% nightly with no problems whatsoever. Having said that, nothing else has ever made my skin look better. And no problem with sunscreen either. Closest best product after aha is Medik8 Crystal Retinal.
Dr. Dray, I've been using AHA for around 3 years and I LOVE it. My skin looks better than it's ever looked as far as acne. If you want to try an over the counter line of AHA that REALLY works, and is consistent/reliably measurable in their amounts of AHA, try the Neostrata brand of AHA. You can order it from the Neostrata website, but I just buy mine from a supplier called Authentic Skin care on Amazon. Neostrata has an oily skin line and a normal/dry skin line of AHA products. I have acne prone oily skin so I used their oily skin line. Both of their lines are available in strengths starting out at 8% AHA and working up to 15-20% AHA. I used the 8% for about 6 months and then started using the 15% for a year. Now I alternate days with the 15% and 20 %. Here's an Amazon link to the oily skin 8% that I started out with if you want to try it. Make sure you get it from the supplier called Authentic Skin Care if you want to be sure of getting a true Neostrata product.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001EKYNS/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ARB4EX0GJD3UD&psc=1
Hi Dr dray i would like to ask if my routine is right when adding acid in my skincare cleanse>toner>acid toner glycolic acid>wait about 5 or 10 min >essence>moisture ？
Do we need to wash our face after use acid toner ? Thanks
sip toner, skip esscence....this routine is too irritating
Dr Dray its seem that's why I got more redness around my nose and chin... thanks a lot Dr dray I'm so glad found ur channel still many need to learn... I follow k beauty but seems not suited with it haha