From personal experience, I think looking after your teeth is really important for maintaining lip fullness. Tooth loss, gum disease and bone density loss in lower face can all contribute to changed lip shape in older age, as well as more wrinkles around mouth and chin area.
true, but lbr tooth health is more important than lip fullness which is pure vanity. sadly a lot of ppl can’t afford dental treatment which is more of a comment on our society than anything.
@@imawakemymindisalive13 it is, and let's day your poor you have that free health care they don't give a shit about your teeth and long term side effects of not correcting crooked teeth and an extremely bad over bite....which I'd why now some of my top teeth are actually smaller than the others tldue to the crooked tooth shaving off the bottom part of my top tooth over time.
I will chime in on this topic.. I agree with you guys on the dental care. There are so many reasons why everyone should have a good smile and be able to uphold dental heath. (speaking from personal exp.) I am 29 and can not afford to NEEDED dental work done.. its terrible as for how expensive it is. I am 29 and need dentures something fierce and can not afford them. I have brushed my teeth 2-3 times a day, my whole life and still have prob 12 full teeth in my mouth. It didnt help that I was in an abusing relationship when I was younger.. which started the root of some of the issues with my mouth. Its def. not healthy and def. NOT good for confidence. I would be in such a better head space withy a better smile! That is literally what holds me back frm having my own TH-cam channel. Have blessed day everyone!
I have had three tiny pre-cancers zapped off the top of my upper lip. This has distorted my lip line on the right side of my mouth. I have to define a line with lip liner and lipstick. I am diligent with sunscreen on my face and lips now, but it’s a bit too late. I see a Dermatologist every six months to have my pre-cancer spots removed. Not the worst cancer you can have, but word too the wise - learn from the mistakes of the older generation (I am 70) and don’t do what we did and bake in the sun for hours. That lovely golden tan isn’t worth what’s coming your way later in life.
I love Dr Drays advice for aging gracefully. It’s always the same thing….Sunscreen, healthy diet, exercise, sleep. It’s so simple….why can’t we do it and why do we keep looking for alternatives 😆
Didn’t realize we were writing a rap for the Dray, everyone wishing us a happy Friday, this comment section is always wholesome, things bringing us together like sun protection ~
Allen Carr’s ‘The Only Way to Stop Smoking’ helped me immensely to quit; an audiobook is also available. I highly encourage people to preview a chapter of the (audio)book - Brilliant!
@@DrDrayzday ofc, furthemore, it goes in-depth about how smoking should be treated like an addiction… they’re in the process of allowing the therapy sessions - provided by the institute Carr set up - to be available on the NHS which is fantastic imo
@@chrissyturnichcu8063 aye it’s so easy to fall back in, it’s happened to me! But also so easy to give up, with the right mindset! Mad how we can change as people with a different perspective! Good luck!
“Not necessarily UV rays that are reflected off the ground.” There’s always something I’m missing when I think I’m doing everything to protect myself from the fun sun 😅
Can you please do a video on the scientific breakdown of how alcohol affects the skin. I recently decided to give up alcohol for life at 26 because I don’t want to risk anything harming my skin and potentially causing premature signs of aging, among other health issues.
As much as I hate to admit it, I'm still smoking cigarettes. I've tried to stop for years, but have never been able to fully quit. I was the closest I had ever been before the pandemic hit, but then I let the stress get the better of me, and was back up to a pack a day in no time (amongst other things) 😕 I won't give up though! I had more important things to deal with for a while, but now I can shift my focus back to smoking
Just know you are never alone 💙💙💙 In Canada we have the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health which is a great resource. I don’t know if you have anything similar where you live but I would talk to your doctor or local social services. Wishing you the best!
@@antos.b Thank You for the Support! It's very much appreciated. It's pretty ridiculous how inaccessible and/or cost prohibitive that kind of help can be in the States (the kind that's actually helpful), but thankfully I'm fortunate enough to have both affordable healthcare, and a very good doctor nearby that accepts it. I'm definitely going to express my desire to quit smoking when I next see him, so we can discuss my options. He asked me about it last year, but I was still in the early stages of recovering from Opioids, and I decided it would be best if I focused on one thing at a time. I definitely feel like I'm ready now though
Listen, Jesse! Do not EVER give up. I was an absolutely pathetic case. I began trying to quit around the time I started smoking, and I smoked for 25 years. And yes, I was a real smoker. In the middle of the night, in my house, my car, through asthmatic bronchitis, I usually hovered around 2 packs a day. I tried all of the "cures", from hypnosis to Chantix and everything in between. I could no longer stand being a slave to a habit. I got so, so, so, tired of being in a club I didn't want to be a member of anymore. I just got so tired of myself, I quit. I still can't believe it. I'm going on 8 years. Keep on keeping on.
@@dianedeferrari3888 Congrats on being smoke-free for 8 years! Thats quite an achievement! I haven't gone a single day without smoking at least one cigarette for nearly 15 years, and I'm just so over it at this point. Not only is it a detriment yo my health, but it's SOOO expensive. I'm spending hundreds of dollars a month to make myself smell horrible all the time, along with my home and everything in it... 🤦 I feel really good about quitting this time, and have no intention of giving up!
@@J_Mock92 Two tips from former smokers, but first... The first few days you'll go through physical withdrawals, but after that, it's psychological. The psychological is the biggest stumbling block. You've got to change your way of thinking about smoking, and about the situations that cause you to smoke, and about yourself as a non-smoker. Once you're over the physical dependence on nicotine, you can face the psychological addiction, and tackle it head on, or use a milder method of cutting back slowly. From what I've seen, the head-on method works best, and sticks longest. Those two tips: 1. Head-on, cold-turkey quitting, with psychological reinforcement: carry a pack around with you for a year, to show yourself you are a non-smoker, and you can be around cigarettes without wanting one. If it helps, you might write something on the package, like BACK AWAY, FOOL! or some other message that hits you on an emotional level, and reminds you to stay strong, and put the smokes down. 2. Figure out how much you spend on smokes per month, and at the end of a non-smoking month, dump that amount of money into your own, private tip jar: you're tipping yourself for a job well done. Don't count the money, just dump it in every month, until there's no more room. You can put your starting date on a slip of paper and put that in the jar, or tape it on the jar. This helps you remember the day you quite smoking, but also helps you see how much money you've literally burned -- set fire to -- tossed in the flames -- and worse than burned, you burned all that cash, and inhaled poison at the same time. From a psychological perspective, both of these tips are better than using a patch or other product (patches are good only for a few days, remember, as they only treat the physical dependency), as they help shift your _mind_ from "smoker" to "non-smoker," and that is essential for staying quit of the darned things. Plus, think of how stinky you from smoking. You are. Smoker's breath gags people, and you've got it. (Think of this as tough love; that's how it's meant.)
OMG I'm SO glad you mentioned that retinol can cause lips to temporary shrink! I've never heard anyone else mention this. I used retinol around my mouth area (not directly on the lips) and I woke up and my lips were noticeably smaller. It was very disturbing and distressing. It took almost a full week for them to look normal again. I'm going to but a barrier cream around my mouth now before using the retinol.
When I was a kid and started getting chapped lips, my dad gave me regular Chapstick which I use to this day….every day multiple times. Nothing works as well for me. However, I do also use lipstick and lipgloss daily and I use Vaseline morning and night. I’m 51 and my lips are still pretty full as I’ve had full lips my whole life. My lips are literally NEVER bare or dry…always protected.
I've been using Cerave moisturizing lotion on my lips for about 2 years now and my lips have been in the best condition of my life. Soft and "plumped" and they never get chapped anymore.
@@racksontheway659 sure, although I'm no authority on anything, just saying what I do. I just put it on a few times a day, then put petroleum jelly or lip balm over it once it absorbs.
in one of your videos you said: ‘if you smoke - stop’. i heard it, and for someone who smoked for the half of their life, i knew it wouldn’t be easy. i tried several times and failed. but i gave it an honest chance this time and i’m more that 2 months smoke free. it’s the first time i said it out loud by the way. i was so sure that i’d eventually fail so i decided not to tell anyone about my new attempt. i think i need to thank you for this one. thank you Andrea 🤍
Wow this is an awesome honest much appreciated comment. So true the damages smoking does and she delivers that message strong. Hope you (& others) continue to leave this old habit buried in the past.
I started noticing lines around my upper lips from drinking water from a bottle. I got that Nira device & used that to get rid of the lines. For lip balm, my go to especially at night, is The Naked Bee Orange Blossom Honey Lip Balm. It’s a stick lip balm that stays on all night. I also recently tried the new Neutrogena hydro boost lip balm in a tube & that stays on all night as well. So far I really like that one.
I always appreciate your advice. The best anti aging is a consistent, healthy lifestyle. Thank you for helping me in my quest to age gracefully and happily.
I have never smoked, however I sucked threw a straw until I was 30th and had horrible smokers looking mouth. I am not a drinker of alcohol… I think straws are horrible long term!
@@ozzyozgun I haven't had any issues. I use it when I run, and almost always I'm showering after and thoroughly washing it off. I certainly know when I haven't used it because sweat burns where I am chapped.
You have changed my skin started using cerave ,productive but the real change came from using what you said to use for rosasicia. Vanicream and vanicream Cleanser. I had sun damaged skin and so dry. Including porisis. I clean at night only and after vanicream soaks in I put on Boom Siilk. I WAKE UP WITH REALY SOFT SKIN.. NO MORE FLAKI DRY SKIN. I USE PARABELLA CC CREAM AND BOOM COSMETICS. I HAVE SO MANY COMPIMENTS ON MY SKIN. MY DAUGHTER HAS SEVERE REDNESS.SHE USES VANICREAM PLUS THE CLEANSER. AND IT COSMETICS. YOU CHANGED OUR LIFE. FUNNY THING WHEN I GOT MY BOOSTER FOR COVID MY BODY SKIN CLEARED UP OVERNIGHT.I HAD THE PIEZER BOOSTER. ???? SO BECAUSE OF YOUR SIMPLE ADVICE OF WASHING OFF MAKEUP REMOVER AND NOT USING TO MUCH PRODUCT IT HAS REALLY HELPED SO MUCH.SO THANK YOU SO MUCH.BY THE WAY YOU LOOK SO PRETTY . 💗 WE BOTH LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.
Good day, I hope you could do a dedicated video talking about artificial sweeteners like aspartame in “sugar-free” sodas. Are they any better than regular sugar, safeties, effects on skin and more. 🤩🤩
I am 68 years old and have never smoked but have a lot of lines around my libs like smokers. I never use straw. I understand that "smokers line" can also be inherited so please do not only talk about smoking. Many of us suffer from this without ever smoked.
I had an accident the first time using the no no hair remover device. I pulled my skin taught, but it jumped across my gumline top and bottom. Wasn't until later I realized I had blood tinge all around my mouth in 1 cm vertical lines From the thermicon wire. They healed but the lines never did. Now getting wiser and with wrinkles, I look pretty bad.
I have had an aggressive basal cell carcinoma removed from the tip of my nose, plus a squamous cell carcinoma from my arm, and my mom died from melanoma. I take sun protection very seriously. Please, please get a full body scan by a qualified dermatologist on a regular basis.
Since I have no desire to get fillers, as a "wiser" lady, I appreciate the tips! Happy Friday, Dr Dray!! I hope you, your sweet momma and little Tybee have a fabulous weekend! ❤
I agree with @ Sheila Oldstyle who commented here that taking care of your teeth is important for maintaining lip fullness. Yes I know dental care is expensive in the US and often not covered in many medical plans and from my own experience it’s very hard to find a dentist to take your plan but what I’m talking about is routine brushing daily and lightly brushing the gums and tongue to keep blood supply up and getting enough vitamin C in your diet daily (90 mg say from an orange or a whole blended lemon) to stop gum bleeding and tooth loss. As far as lip plumpers are concerned, I’ve tried a few but recently I am trying Dr. Rajani’s lip plumper and it isn’t irritating and works the best so far. I think his ingredients are good too. Just my opinion.
You said stop smoking..hmm. I smoked between 1964 and 1979. I started out “normally”, 1/2-1 pack a day. Within 10 years I would go to the mailbox with the open pack and an unopened pack in case I met a neighbor and might be there longer than expected. I lived in the mountains in Colorado and the mailbox was 1/4 mile away. Then I started working full time in a groom shop and the day I realized I was going through 4 packs I told myself I wasn’t really, I was busy, my hands were wet, I was lighting them and leaving them to mostly burn out in the ashtray. It was on vacation I had to admit I was actually smoking 4 packs a day. It was fairly late in the year..I told myself I would stop smoking as my New Years resolution. I didn’t tell my family. Christmas came, and although my kids had bugged me to quit for years, they had finally given up. One daughter hand tooled me a leather pouch for my belt because I was either sitting on or dropping my cigarettes while horseback riding. The two little ones gave me a gold cigarette lighter and my son gave me an elegant ebony and silver cigarette holder. I still have them; I’m almost 80. Jan 1st I quit. I walked around doubled up for weeks. No one knew what was wrong or why I didn’t go to the doctor. You know Mom, stubborn. Everything known to man, I caught, colds, flu, strep throat, beriberi, jungle rot🤣 I didn’t understand if not smoking was so good for you, why was I dying? I wasn’t dying though; I gained 10 pounds. I still have that too. I started running, up to 6 miles a day. Not surprisingly my periods stopped and I went through menapause, I was in my late 30’s. Bam! Gained another 10 pounds I still have. I survived, never smoked again, which is good. It was so hard, hardest thing I’ve ever done on a physical scale, I know I’d never be able to quit again. Today I find cigarette smoke stinky and irritating if I have to walk through it, but I understand.
what about lip botox? Ive seen this reoccuring trend with this “lip flip” method where they inject botox on your cupids bow to lift your lip for a fuller effect? Would you also not recommend that for the longterm?
It does work, sometimes you need 6 units. Not going to be as obvious as filler. It gives way more lip show or reduces a gummy smile if it’s injected beneath the nose. Recommend trying it.
I noticed a big difference in the healthy appearance of my lips when I started using the Drunk Elephant Lippie Balm. It claims that it helps to define the lip line - and it really does! I use it once a day for anti-aging and other cheaper balms for moisturization. What ingredient in the DE lippie balm helps the appearance of my lips and defines the lip line? I know it's not my imagination - I truly see a difference!
Hey Mary! Sephora has the ingredients of DE's Lippe Balm listed on their website. They state there, that it's the Tripetide-1 that's responsible. Or in their words: "Hydrates and visibly plumps up the lips to give better visible definition of the lip line." I like the ingredient list, might pick some up, sounds like a nice lip treatment to apply before bed. Thx! 🌸
You may want to switch for silicone. If anyone bumps you, or you fall with the metal one in your mouth, you can seriously injure yourself. Gum lacerations, teeth cracked or knocked out, worst case it punctures your mouth into your brain.
I have learned a lot from watching your videos on hair loss. Can you do a video on natural ways to prevent or reverse androgenetic male pattern hair loss? I have heard that substances like green tea can prevent testosterone from converting to DHT. Is there any truth to any of these claims?
None OfURbusin - Thankfully your mother was lucky. Almost everyone I know, including family members that smoke/smoked, have those mouth lines. I'm so thankful that I've never smoked and that most of our family members that did smoke quit years ago.
Could you share your opinion on the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask? I feel like my lips have been much smoother and less peely since using it every night, and I don’t feel desperate to apply lip balm during the day (I used to be someone who couldn’t stand not having something on my lips and would apply chapstick multiple times a day). It’s not petroleum, which is what you recommended. I also like Vaseline, but wanted something that felt more like skincare that could possibly bring some hydration rather than just being occlusive. Not sure it does that, but I feel a difference compared to regular lip balms that never satisfied my lips. It’s expensive, but one lasts me 1-2 years with nightly use.
Group support is amazingly helpful to quit smoking. If you don't have access to a group, use a book! Yes, it's something you read daily, and it Really helped me (Fresh Start: 21 Days to Stop Smoking by Dee Burton. It's very short and if crammed full of suggestions to keep you distracted from withdrawal. Along with the patch which I cut in half. You might be able to get them for free from NYC if you live here. And please know that it gets easier to not smoke all the time. Til you can't even understand how you ever enjoyed it! Good luck everyone!
Great topic! I seriously love Pacifica Beauty lip sunscreens. They have many different shades & it’s zinc! I think you’d enjoy trying them! Also, I like that there’s no weird taste when using zinc, like the chemical sunscreen lip balm I bought in the past.
This is the first time anyone has indicated the metalic weird taste I have had from SPF lip sunscreens. I didn't know what caused this until now. Thank you Oceania!
Hi I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and they’ve been really helpful for me! I was wondering if you could do a video about perioral dermatitis? I’ve been dealing with it on and off for years, it’s very annoying and at times disheartening but I trust your advice more than anyone else’s! Thank you ❤️
@@morgianasartre6709 it's not tinted or anything. It feels more solid than other lip balms but still soft & moisturizing enough. The package is a light green.
As somebody living in Germany I have to mention that drinking with a straw is very unusual here. You only do it with alcoholic beverages or at childrens brithdays. Everyday drinks are consumed in a glass or on the go in a water bottle. Stopping drinking with a straw would not be a sacrifice for me. (i do it maybe once a month) maybe this is a cultural thing
Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that I don't have to give up my straw🥤too. I had lip lines before I started smoking (x15 yrs but quit) Didn't see a difference before or after smoking related to lip lines. I'm an extremely healthy eater, exercise & sleep asap, but forgot to cover my lips. Recently been using a pediatric SPF 30 stick on my lips. Good enough?💝
Is SPF 15 high enough for a lip product? The selection of affordable SPF 30 or 50 lipsticks/lipglosses/lip-tints is fairly limited, and having just one lip product to reapply makes compliance easier.
My youngest sister has those smokers lines. She has never smoked & doesn't like me calling them that. I think she has them because she is a sign language interpreter, plus off work, most of her friends are deaf, so she is constantly making lots of facial movements.
What about supplements that claim to be “fruits and vegetables” vs eating fruits and vegetables? Can the supplements provide the same benefit? We all know that one gets fiber from eating fruits & vegetables, but other than that, do supplements provide the same or similar advantages?
I have problems knowing how to swish mouthwash without making lip lines! It's an issue. As for quitting smoking, I used to smoke and it's very hard to quit, but if the quitter will stay away from sugar it helps tremendously. The sugar rush feels the same as the craving for nicotine so eliminate sugar for at least 2 months. Also drink plenty of water. It will help.
Hi Dr. Dray, is smoking damage mostly from cigarettes or tobacco? I use a vaporizer for marijuana occasionally for my chronic pain but I never hear it mentioned and I'm not sure if I should be more careful with it
Thank you for clarifying regarding straw drinking. It never made sense to me to avoid straws because it seems like good exercise for the orbicularis oris muscles. If you avoid lip movement, it seems more likely your lip muscles would become weakened over time.
I apply that CeraVe ointment shiiiii consistently on the lips especially during this dry cold time through March 👍❤️ Thanks to you doc it’s a fave lip tube ✌️
From personal experience, I think looking after your teeth is really important for maintaining lip fullness. Tooth loss, gum disease and bone density loss in lower face can all contribute to changed lip shape in older age, as well as more wrinkles around mouth and chin area.
true, but lbr tooth health is more important than lip fullness which is pure vanity. sadly a lot of ppl can’t afford dental treatment which is more of a comment on our society than anything.
@@sammysoppy3361 seriously, i mean dental treatment shouldn't be something people have to afford. American healthcare is absolute garbage ugh
@@imawakemymindisalive13 it is, and let's day your poor you have that free health care they don't give a shit about your teeth and long term side effects of not correcting crooked teeth and an extremely bad over bite....which I'd why now some of my top teeth are actually smaller than the others tldue to the crooked tooth shaving off the bottom part of my top tooth over time.
I will chime in on this topic.. I agree with you guys on the dental care. There are so many reasons why everyone should have a good smile and be able to uphold dental heath. (speaking from personal exp.) I am 29 and can not afford to NEEDED dental work done.. its terrible as for how expensive it is. I am 29 and need dentures something fierce and can not afford them. I have brushed my teeth 2-3 times a day, my whole life and still have prob 12 full teeth in my mouth. It didnt help that I was in an abusing relationship when I was younger.. which started the root of some of the issues with my mouth. Its def. not healthy and def. NOT good for confidence. I would be in such a better head space withy a better smile! That is literally what holds me back frm having my own TH-cam channel. Have blessed day everyone!
I have had three tiny pre-cancers zapped off the top of my upper lip. This has distorted my lip line on the right side of my mouth. I have to define a line with lip liner and lipstick. I am diligent with sunscreen on my face and lips now, but it’s a bit too late. I see a Dermatologist every six months to have my pre-cancer spots removed. Not the worst cancer you can have, but word too the wise - learn from the mistakes of the older generation (I am 70) and don’t do what we did and bake in the sun for hours. That lovely golden tan isn’t worth what’s coming your way later in life.
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Have you considered getting lip blushing or makeup tattooing? It can look very natural now, they have new machines and techniques.
I got lipblush tattoo for my irregular lipline would definitely recommend but it's very painful.
Love the "no BS" derm advice. This is the best resource for skin health on TH-cam.
I love Dr Drays advice for aging gracefully. It’s always the same thing….Sunscreen, healthy diet, exercise, sleep. It’s so simple….why can’t we do it and why do we keep looking for alternatives 😆
Hope everyone is having a great day.... So happy to watch Dr Dray
happy friday !
Happy Friday
Didn’t realize we were writing a rap for the Dray, everyone wishing us a happy Friday, this comment section is always wholesome, things bringing us together like sun protection ~
Happy black Friday Andrea ☺️
You make great TH-cam video, regarding beauty industry, and beauty products.
4:02 „it decreases in size as you get wiser“
Thank you! All done, nothing more required.
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Allen Carr’s ‘The Only Way to Stop Smoking’ helped me immensely to quit; an audiobook is also available.
I highly encourage people to preview a chapter of the (audio)book - Brilliant!
thanks for sharing!
@@DrDrayzday ofc, furthemore, it goes in-depth about how smoking should be treated like an addiction… they’re in the process of allowing the therapy sessions - provided by the institute Carr set up - to be available on the NHS which is fantastic imo
It helped me quit too! For 8 months, atleast :(
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@@chrissyturnichcu8063 aye it’s so easy to fall back in, it’s happened to me! But also so easy to give up, with the right mindset! Mad how we can change as people with a different perspective! Good luck!
“Not necessarily UV rays that are reflected off the ground.” There’s always something I’m missing when I think I’m doing everything to protect myself from the fun sun 😅
Can you please do a video on the scientific breakdown of how alcohol affects the skin. I recently decided to give up alcohol for life at 26 because I don’t want to risk anything harming my skin and potentially causing premature signs of aging, among other health issues.
i have a video on that
Just looked it up, thank you 😊
Smart Girl!
As much as I hate to admit it, I'm still smoking cigarettes. I've tried to stop for years, but have never been able to fully quit. I was the closest I had ever been before the pandemic hit, but then I let the stress get the better of me, and was back up to a pack a day in no time (amongst other things) 😕 I won't give up though! I had more important things to deal with for a while, but now I can shift my focus back to smoking
Just know you are never alone 💙💙💙 In Canada we have the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health which is a great resource. I don’t know if you have anything similar where you live but I would talk to your doctor or local social services. Wishing you the best!
@@antos.b Thank You for the Support! It's very much appreciated. It's pretty ridiculous how inaccessible and/or cost prohibitive that kind of help can be in the States (the kind that's actually helpful), but thankfully I'm fortunate enough to have both affordable healthcare, and a very good doctor nearby that accepts it. I'm definitely going to express my desire to quit smoking when I next see him, so we can discuss my options. He asked me about it last year, but I was still in the early stages of recovering from Opioids, and I decided it would be best if I focused on one thing at a time. I definitely feel like I'm ready now though
Listen, Jesse! Do not EVER give up. I was an absolutely pathetic case. I began trying to quit around the time I started smoking, and I smoked for 25 years. And yes, I was a real smoker. In the middle of the night, in my house, my car, through asthmatic bronchitis, I usually hovered around 2 packs a day. I tried all of the "cures", from hypnosis to Chantix and everything in between. I could no longer stand being a slave to a habit. I got so, so, so, tired of being in a club I didn't want to be a member of anymore. I just got so tired of myself, I quit. I still can't believe it. I'm going on 8 years. Keep on keeping on.
@@dianedeferrari3888 Congrats on being smoke-free for 8 years! Thats quite an achievement! I haven't gone a single day without smoking at least one cigarette for nearly 15 years, and I'm just so over it at this point. Not only is it a detriment yo my health, but it's SOOO expensive. I'm spending hundreds of dollars a month to make myself smell horrible all the time, along with my home and everything in it... 🤦 I feel really good about quitting this time, and have no intention of giving up!
@@J_Mock92 Two tips from former smokers, but first... The first few days you'll go through physical withdrawals, but after that, it's psychological. The psychological is the biggest stumbling block. You've got to change your way of thinking about smoking, and about the situations that cause you to smoke, and about yourself as a non-smoker.
Once you're over the physical dependence on nicotine, you can face the psychological addiction, and tackle it head on, or use a milder method of cutting back slowly. From what I've seen, the head-on method works best, and sticks longest.
Those two tips:
1. Head-on, cold-turkey quitting, with psychological reinforcement: carry a pack around with you for a year, to show yourself you are a non-smoker, and you can be around cigarettes without wanting one. If it helps, you might write something on the package, like BACK AWAY, FOOL! or some other message that hits you on an emotional level, and reminds you to stay strong, and put the smokes down.
2. Figure out how much you spend on smokes per month, and at the end of a non-smoking month, dump that amount of money into your own, private tip jar: you're tipping yourself for a job well done. Don't count the money, just dump it in every month, until there's no more room. You can put your starting date on a slip of paper and put that in the jar, or tape it on the jar. This helps you remember the day you quite smoking, but also helps you see how much money you've literally burned -- set fire to -- tossed in the flames -- and worse than burned, you burned all that cash, and inhaled poison at the same time.
From a psychological perspective, both of these tips are better than using a patch or other product (patches are good only for a few days, remember, as they only treat the physical dependency), as they help shift your _mind_ from "smoker" to "non-smoker," and that is essential for staying quit of the darned things.
Plus, think of how stinky you from smoking. You are. Smoker's breath gags people, and you've got it. (Think of this as tough love; that's how it's meant.)
OMG I'm SO glad you mentioned that retinol can cause lips to temporary shrink! I've never heard anyone else mention this. I used retinol around my mouth area (not directly on the lips) and I woke up and my lips were noticeably smaller. It was very disturbing and distressing. It took almost a full week for them to look normal again. I'm going to but a barrier cream around my mouth now before using the retinol.
Yeah my top lip disappeared 😅
When I was a kid and started getting chapped lips, my dad gave me regular Chapstick which I use to this day….every day multiple times. Nothing works as well for me. However, I do also use lipstick and lipgloss daily and I use Vaseline morning and night. I’m 51 and my lips are still pretty full as I’ve had full lips my whole life. My lips are literally NEVER bare or dry…always protected.
I've been using Cerave moisturizing lotion on my lips for about 2 years now and my lips have been in the best condition of my life. Soft and "plumped" and they never get chapped anymore.
I use petroleum for my lips and I feel it’s too sticky and heavy, so I would probably try this
@@zepp3583 I use petroleum on my lips occasionally to protect them, but I love the lotion because it absorbs in and doesn't leave your mouth greasy.
Hey can you please help, when do you apply it?
@@racksontheway659 sure, although I'm no authority on anything, just saying what I do. I just put it on a few times a day, then put petroleum jelly or lip balm over it once it absorbs.
So glad you wore those earrings today! I loved it when you showed us your jewelry set up. So pretty! Goes so well with your soft sweater! 💕💕
in one of your videos you said: ‘if you smoke - stop’. i heard it, and for someone who smoked for the half of their life, i knew it wouldn’t be easy. i tried several times and failed. but i gave it an honest chance this time and i’m more that 2 months smoke free. it’s the first time i said it out loud by the way. i was so sure that i’d eventually fail so i decided not to tell anyone about my new attempt. i think i need to thank you for this one. thank you Andrea 🤍
All the best! I'm trying again after quitting for 2 months. So freaking hard😒
Congratulations! That is a huge accomplishment 👍🏻
Well done! ❤️
I did the same and finally succeeded, best decision of my life
Wow this is an awesome honest much appreciated comment. So true the damages smoking does and she delivers that message strong. Hope you (& others) continue to leave this old habit buried in the past.
I started noticing lines around my upper lips from drinking water from a bottle. I got that Nira device & used that to get rid of the lines. For lip balm, my go to especially at night, is The Naked Bee Orange Blossom Honey Lip Balm. It’s a stick lip balm that stays on all night. I also recently tried the new Neutrogena hydro boost lip balm in a tube & that stays on all night as well. So far I really like that one.
I always appreciate your advice. The best anti aging is a consistent, healthy lifestyle. Thank you for helping me in my quest to age gracefully and happily.
I have never smoked, however I sucked threw a straw until I was 30th and had horrible smokers looking mouth. I am not a drinker of alcohol… I think straws are horrible long term!
This is why I never purse my lips around a straw. You don’t actually need to, but I had definitely heard that straws do this years ago. :(
Thanks for the lip balm around eyes, I've been using it because my crinkle lines get chapped and sting when I sweat. Lip balm helps this a lot!
Ditto. I love this tip
Use castor oil to moisture your lips. Coconut oil doesn't have any staying power so don't use it.
Does it cause milia though?
@@ozzyozgun I haven't had any issues. I use it when I run, and almost always I'm showering after and thoroughly washing it off. I certainly know when I haven't used it because sweat burns where I am chapped.
@@sandyhumissouri5131 Thank you. Which lip balm are you using?
Polypodium ~ reduce the burden of UV damage. Brand name: Heliocare. Use in conjunction with sunscreen.
Hard to find in stores.
I put tretinoin on my lips and noticed it to look a lot more smooth and moisturized
You have changed my skin started using cerave ,productive but the real change came from using what you said to use for rosasicia. Vanicream and vanicream
Cleanser. I had sun damaged skin and so dry. Including porisis. I clean at night only and after vanicream soaks in I put on Boom Siilk. I WAKE UP WITH REALY SOFT SKIN.. NO MORE FLAKI DRY SKIN.
I USE PARABELLA CC CREAM AND BOOM COSMETICS. I HAVE SO MANY
COMPIMENTS ON MY SKIN. MY DAUGHTER HAS SEVERE REDNESS.SHE USES VANICREAM PLUS THE CLEANSER. AND IT COSMETICS. YOU CHANGED OUR LIFE. FUNNY THING
WHEN I GOT MY BOOSTER FOR COVID
MY BODY SKIN CLEARED UP OVERNIGHT.I HAD THE PIEZER BOOSTER. ???? SO BECAUSE OF YOUR SIMPLE ADVICE OF WASHING OFF MAKEUP REMOVER AND NOT USING TO MUCH PRODUCT IT HAS REALLY HELPED SO MUCH.SO THANK YOU SO MUCH.BY THE WAY YOU LOOK SO PRETTY . 💗 WE BOTH LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.
putting our best lips forward 👄
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Good day, I hope you could do a dedicated video talking about artificial sweeteners like aspartame in “sugar-free” sodas. Are they any better than regular sugar, safeties, effects on skin and more. 🤩🤩
Yess definitely need this!
Dr. Whitney Bowe has videos on this.
I’d check out Dr Greger’s content on the Nutrition Facts channel. He’s so thorough.
I love the wiser comments! I'm 65, I dont feel like it at all. Thank you for what you do! ❤
Have a good day dr Dray! Thanks to you I’ve worn sunscreen every day recently and always reapply every 3 hours. I’m glad I started young.
I am 68 years old and have never smoked but have a lot of lines around my libs like smokers. I never use straw. I understand that "smokers line" can also be inherited so please do not only talk about smoking. Many of us suffer from this without ever smoked.
I had an accident the first time using the no no hair remover device.
I pulled my skin taught, but it jumped across my gumline top and bottom. Wasn't until later I realized I had blood tinge all around my mouth in 1 cm vertical lines From the thermicon wire.
They healed but the lines never did. Now getting wiser and with wrinkles, I look pretty bad.
I have had an aggressive basal cell carcinoma removed from the tip of my nose, plus a squamous cell carcinoma from my arm, and my mom died from melanoma. I take sun protection very seriously. Please, please get a full body scan by a qualified dermatologist on a regular basis.
Since I have no desire to get fillers, as a "wiser" lady, I appreciate the tips! Happy Friday, Dr Dray!! I hope you, your sweet momma and little Tybee have a fabulous weekend! ❤
@Luke Umaster Is that the best you've got? 😳
I agree with @ Sheila Oldstyle who commented here that taking care of your teeth is important for maintaining lip fullness. Yes I know dental care is expensive in the US and often not covered in many medical plans and from my own experience it’s very hard to find a dentist to take your plan but what I’m talking about is routine brushing daily and lightly brushing the gums and tongue to keep blood supply up and getting enough vitamin C in your diet daily (90 mg say from an orange or a whole blended lemon) to stop gum bleeding and tooth loss. As far as lip plumpers are concerned, I’ve tried a few but recently I am trying Dr. Rajani’s lip plumper and it isn’t irritating and works the best so far. I think his ingredients are good too. Just my opinion.
Does Dr Rajani’s have sunscreen in it? I had one for a while and I really liked it but honestly didn’t think to check whether it had sunscreen in it.
You said stop smoking..hmm. I smoked between 1964 and 1979. I started out “normally”, 1/2-1 pack a day. Within 10 years I would go to the mailbox with the open pack and an unopened pack in case I met a neighbor and might be there longer than expected. I lived in the mountains in Colorado and the mailbox was 1/4 mile away. Then I started working full time in a groom shop and the day I realized I was going through 4 packs I told myself I wasn’t really, I was busy, my hands were wet, I was lighting them and leaving them to mostly burn out in the ashtray. It was on vacation I had to admit I was actually smoking 4 packs a day. It was fairly late in the year..I told myself I would stop smoking as my New Years resolution. I didn’t tell my family. Christmas came, and although
my kids had bugged me to quit for years, they had finally given up. One daughter hand tooled me a leather pouch for my belt because I was either sitting on or dropping my cigarettes while horseback riding. The two little ones gave me a gold cigarette lighter and my son gave me an elegant ebony and silver cigarette holder. I still have them; I’m almost 80. Jan 1st I quit. I walked around doubled up for weeks. No one knew what was wrong or why I didn’t go to the doctor. You know Mom, stubborn. Everything known to man, I caught, colds, flu, strep throat, beriberi, jungle rot🤣 I didn’t understand if not smoking was so good for you, why was I dying? I wasn’t dying though; I gained 10 pounds. I still have that too. I started running, up to 6 miles a day. Not surprisingly my periods stopped and I went through menapause, I was in my late 30’s. Bam! Gained another 10 pounds I still have. I survived, never smoked again, which is good. It was so hard, hardest thing I’ve ever done on a physical scale, I know I’d never be able to quit again. Today I find cigarette smoke stinky and irritating if I have to walk through it, but I understand.
''As you mature'' sounds more realistic. Just because you get older doesn't mean you always get wiser. Many times it's the opposite.
what about lip botox? Ive seen this reoccuring trend with this “lip flip” method where they inject botox on your cupids bow to lift your lip for a fuller effect? Would you also not recommend that for the longterm?
I’ve done this with two different injectors and saw no difference. I’d rather use the units in other areas where it makes an impact.
Dr. Anil Rajani and Dr. Sheila Derm have videos on this.
@@db-gb5xi love Dr Rajani. Also Victorian cosmetic institute has great videos.
Curious too about lip filler
It does work, sometimes you need 6 units. Not going to be as obvious as filler. It gives way more lip show or reduces a gummy smile if it’s injected beneath the nose. Recommend trying it.
This lady is brilliant!! I wish she was my dermatologist!!!!! ❤️
I keep my lips hydrated and at 59 my lips are the same, they are full. Take care of your skin EARLY!
I noticed a big difference in the healthy appearance of my lips when I started using the Drunk Elephant Lippie Balm. It claims that it helps to define the lip line - and it really does! I use it once a day for anti-aging and other cheaper balms for moisturization. What ingredient in the DE lippie balm helps the appearance of my lips and defines the lip line? I know it's not my imagination - I truly see a difference!
Hey Mary! Sephora has the ingredients of DE's Lippe Balm listed on their website. They state there, that it's the Tripetide-1 that's responsible. Or in their words: "Hydrates and visibly plumps up the lips to give better visible definition of the lip line."
I like the ingredient list, might pick some up, sounds like a nice lip treatment to apply before bed. Thx! 🌸
I know people who have never smoked, they have the lines around the mouth
Dr. Dray, are you against getting lip fillers? I'm 51 and was considering it.
What about massaging your lips daily? I’ve heard that helps with keeping your lips full as well but not sure how true it is!
Thankyou for clearing up the straw rumour , I have teeth that stain so easily and my metal straw is the only thing saving my teeth from coffee stains
You may want to switch for silicone. If anyone bumps you, or you fall with the metal one in your mouth, you can seriously injure yourself. Gum lacerations, teeth cracked or knocked out, worst case it punctures your mouth into your brain.
Says the girl who doesn’t have any silverware in her house lol.
@@GardengalAAA girly what ?
Oh good to know that a straw helps with that
@@syrenka6 make sure when you are using the straw the coffee doesn’t touch your front teeth
Great Video! What lip products do you recommend that contain peptides? Love all your videos!! Have a great weekend
Can you talk about augustinus bader skincare? I’ve seen the cream recommended so many times and am curious if it’s worth it
Hi Dr. Dray! Are lip-plumping lip glosses safe to use? Thanks so much for this video💕
Teas look good, too expensive for me though.
Vanicream lip protectant makes my lips feel so good! Your product recommendations are always on point.
Fat Pad is my rap name
Phat Pad
I have learned a lot from watching your videos on hair loss. Can you do a video on natural ways to prevent or reverse androgenetic male pattern hair loss? I have heard that substances like green tea can prevent testosterone from converting to DHT. Is there any truth to any of these claims?
HRT?
What can I do to get natural color back in my lips? Thanks for all of your advice.
Hi my favorite Doctor, can one get a freckle on the lip ? Vanicream lip balm the best. Have a nice day ☀️
Not disagreeing with you, however, my mother was 2 ppd and never had lines.
So grateful for all you do.
None OfURbusin - Thankfully your mother was lucky. Almost everyone I know, including family members that smoke/smoked, have those mouth lines. I'm so thankful that I've never smoked and that most of our family members that did smoke quit years ago.
Balm Shot vanilla mint is my fave spf lip balm, and the mint is very mild not irritating. Tastes like Trident sweet mint gum.
Could you share your opinion on the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask? I feel like my lips have been much smoother and less peely since using it every night, and I don’t feel desperate to apply lip balm during the day (I used to be someone who couldn’t stand not having something on my lips and would apply chapstick multiple times a day). It’s not petroleum, which is what you recommended. I also like Vaseline, but wanted something that felt more like skincare that could possibly bring some hydration rather than just being occlusive. Not sure it does that, but I feel a difference compared to regular lip balms that never satisfied my lips. It’s expensive, but one lasts me 1-2 years with nightly use.
She has mentioned it before that it’s good but the biggest issue is with the price and named a bunch of great and cheaper alternatives
I am loving the O'Keeffe's, Lip Repair, Soothing Aloeboost, SPF 35, last a really long time on the lips. Wish you would review it!
Petroleum products are horrible for your body
I have to say the straw is true. Not as bad as the smoking but I noticed I was getting the lines so I cut back on the straw usage and it helped.
Group support is amazingly helpful to quit smoking. If you don't have access to a group, use a book! Yes, it's something you read daily, and it Really helped me (Fresh Start: 21 Days to Stop Smoking by Dee Burton. It's very short and if crammed full of suggestions to keep you distracted from withdrawal. Along with the patch which I cut in half. You might be able to get them for free from NYC if you live here. And please know that it gets easier to not smoke all the time. Til you can't even understand how you ever enjoyed it! Good luck everyone!
Great topic! I seriously love Pacifica Beauty lip sunscreens. They have many different shades & it’s zinc! I think you’d enjoy trying them!
Also, I like that there’s no weird taste when using zinc, like the chemical sunscreen lip balm I bought in the past.
This is the first time anyone has indicated the metalic weird taste I have had from SPF lip sunscreens. I didn't know what caused this until now. Thank you Oceania!
My favorite lip balm/protection is good, old-fashioned, original ChapStick...the plain kind. Not sexy, just effective. Stays on all night, too.
Welp. Too late for my lips. My top lip has about disappeared already. 😢
Hi I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and they’ve been really helpful for me! I was wondering if you could do a video about perioral dermatitis? I’ve been dealing with it on and off for years, it’s very annoying and at times disheartening but I trust your advice more than anyone else’s! Thank you ❤️
Happy Friday everyone! ⚡
enjoy your day and weekend !
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@@marizzy63 . You as well! 😊
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I'm so glad you mentioned the straws. Some advice comes off as paranoid and gets tiring.
I put pure Shea butter on my lips every night before sleep. I feel like it helps but I'd be interested in other peoples opinions :)
I would love to hear your views on Perricone products and any alternative ideas
I keep using lipbalm with SPF 50. That needs to do the trick. I hope. 🤞🏻
Omg where did you find an spf 50 lip balm, the highest I have seen around was spf25 🥲
@@morgianasartre6709 There's a brand called Sun Dance here in German drug stores. 🤷🏻♀️
@@kath1626 Oh, I can get my mom to get it for me from Germany, how does it feel/look on the lips?
@@morgianasartre6709 it's not tinted or anything. It feels more solid than other lip balms but still soft & moisturizing enough. The package is a light green.
I don’t smoke or drink from a straw and I have wrinkles around my lips. Since menopause ended 10 years ago at 50, wrinkles have shown up quickly.
this video didn't tell you how to get full lips at all
As somebody living in Germany I have to mention that drinking with a straw is very unusual here. You only do it with alcoholic beverages or at childrens brithdays. Everyday drinks are consumed in a glass or on the go in a water bottle. Stopping drinking with a straw would not be a sacrifice for me. (i do it maybe once a month) maybe this is a cultural thing
Thanks for this video! Can anything be done to keep the pigment in the lips from fading?
Consider geting a medical tattoo.
Dr Dray--I love the colorescience lip balm in berry! suncreen and a beautiful color!!!!!!!!!!!!
I get a Botox lip flip twice per year. It's only 2 1/2 units per side, so less expensive than lip plumper gloss.
i have lipstick lines and it looks horrible. what treatment should I use?
Thank you for this video
Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that I don't have to give up my straw🥤too. I had lip lines before I started smoking (x15 yrs but quit) Didn't see a difference before or after smoking related to lip lines.
I'm an extremely healthy eater, exercise & sleep asap, but forgot to cover my lips.
Recently been using a pediatric SPF 30 stick on my lips. Good enough?💝
For europeans, Evy’s mousse is amazing on lips, I use to layer it under lipbalm with spf
I have been using lip plumping care and I feel like it works. Stuff like Qiriness, GrandeLips etc.
Any thoughts on the hyaluronic acid lip booster from PCA? I love the way it feels.
Is SPF 15 high enough for a lip product? The selection of affordable SPF 30 or 50 lipsticks/lipglosses/lip-tints is fairly limited, and having just one lip product to reapply makes compliance easier.
Meaning for daily use, when not expecting to be exposed to the sun more than incidentally.
This lip balm isnt available anywhere. Where can i get it? thank you
Great video. Comments are so appreciated. Enjoy reading. Love the quitting smoking one. HUGE victory and so SO many rewards in doing so.🌟🌟🌟🌟
My youngest sister has those smokers lines. She has never smoked & doesn't like me calling them that. I think she has them because she is a sign language interpreter, plus off work, most of her friends are deaf, so she is constantly making lots of facial movements.
There is chews around your lips constantly, why?
I believe she has eczema and she has said that wearing masks can irritate the area as well.
What about supplements that claim to be “fruits and vegetables” vs eating fruits and vegetables? Can the supplements provide the same benefit? We all know that one gets fiber from eating fruits & vegetables, but other than that, do supplements provide the same or similar advantages?
Could you make a video about how you can improve your hair density and hair thickness?
Perfect timing for this video, thank you
You're so welcome!
I have problems knowing how to swish mouthwash without making lip lines! It's an issue. As for quitting smoking, I used to smoke and it's very hard to quit, but if the quitter will stay away from sugar it helps tremendously. The sugar rush feels the same as the craving for nicotine so eliminate sugar for at least 2 months. Also drink plenty of water. It will help.
I would gargle instead of swish mouthwash. I do it in the shower everyday.
Hi Dr. Dray, is smoking damage mostly from cigarettes or tobacco? I use a vaporizer for marijuana occasionally for my chronic pain but I never hear it mentioned and I'm not sure if I should be more careful with it
I love u .. So happy found you. I didn't think I would find this tutorial interesting. But I'm wrong again. . Thanks again & have gd weekend
How can I get more volume to my lips without filler?
What do you think of the Dermelect smooth lip product?
Happy Friday Dr Dray and everyone ! Thanks so much for all you for us . Have a fabulous Friday love to mom and Tybee xoxoxox
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Alba makes an unpetroleum jelly, much better for than the recommendations.
Does your tea company deliver to Canada?
Is there a vegan cruelty-free Vaseline dup? I keep hearing the benefits of it for locking in moisture. Thanks!
Bladder cancer has a direct correlation to smoking as well as long cancer
Thank you for clarifying regarding straw drinking. It never made sense to me to avoid straws because it seems like good exercise for the orbicularis oris muscles. If you avoid lip movement, it seems more likely your lip muscles would become weakened over time.
I apply that CeraVe ointment shiiiii consistently on the lips especially during this dry cold time through March 👍❤️ Thanks to you doc it’s a fave lip tube ✌️
Cerave healing ointment and heliocare, yep, that's me. The ointment is awesome for overnight lip tx!
Happy Friday, everyone! Time to have my coffee with Dr. Dray! I hope everyone has a great Halloween weekend! 🎃🍁🍂🎃
Does smoking Mary Jane have similar effects as cigarettes on the skin?
we don't have studies, and many people who smoke that also smoke tobacco, so hard to distinguish
I guess the motion of sucking is going to give you the wrinkles, try edibles instead