Well it’s not entirely caused by what they ate. Lol. And average life expectancy takes the “average”. So many humans unfortunately didn’t make it past childhood causing this young age life expectancy. It’s not like everyone just dropped dead at 35 lol. Also many of us would be dead many times over if it wasn’t for modern medicine and antibiotics so I really wouldn’t take much stock in their diet..
The average life expectancy was so much shorter; infant mortality rates were sadly prevalent. The "good old days" were not so good, health-wise. Both my grandmothers died when they were in their 40s and probably from illnesses that could have been cured medically even without surgery. Thank you so much, Dr. Dray for you logical and important knowledge.
Yeah it’s to bad they didn’t have our standards for being clean! No one would have gotten ill and died from these diseases related to filth. Modern society really has less need for doctors and surgeons when it comes to those types of things. Unfortunately we live so well now that people are very overweight and cause cancer to themselves with their gluttony and poor food choices. I wish there was a happy medium. Living the old lifestyle when it comes to food and doctors, but with our new found cleanliness. Disease would be gone if we could just control ourselves and keep a happy medium
They didn't have all the plastics, drugs in the water etc but if you got sick or had difficulty in childbirth it wasn't so bright. Even dental work 70 years ago was awful according to my dad, no freezing back then. I wonder how the nutrition was without all of the fortified foods and knowledge too.
@@hippiegypsygirl So perfectly said. Especially about the cleanliness-big time HUGE difference way back in the day. Also how we have constant 24/7 access to so much junk food, along with less physical daily demands-no wonder people 'unto themselves' end up with cancer and other diseases. Great point about the 'happy medium'.🌞🍁
"They'll find an ancestor that fits their narrative, whether it be a caveman, a pioneer, they'll fit in, they'll find an ancestor who ate like they want to eat and claim that that is what we should be doing". Priceless. 😂
Also, our ancestors wore more clothing. Women particularly had their legs & arms covered, wore hats, gloves etc. While they may "labor" in the sun, they were much less likely to bake in it.
Excellent point-forgot about how differently they dressed (woman anyways) even gloves...makes good sense also; the labour in the sun not nearly the same as 'baking in it'.🌞✨🍁
My grandmother once told me people used to die “de dolores” (from pains) when she was a child, which later was discovered to be cancer symptoms. So yeah, I reckon disease has always existed. Screw living like our ancestors. I’d rather live in modern times with abundant food & medical care 😂
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 loved this post! My mother in law used to argue with me about us making her use a car seat for our babies. “We never had car seats when you were little!” Yeah and then enough people died and they saw a need for them! Used to frustrate me so much. How do people not see that we have more knowledge and facts and ability to do things BETTER now!
Whose ancestors were going to 7-11 to get slurpees and pork rinds? Mine were growing their own vegetables, fruits, grains to stay alive. Fast food was picking apples off a tree and eating it at that time.
Actually they were more nutritious. The apples in supermarkets are old and have wax on the skin to preserve their shelf life. Have lived in a country w/o agribusiness. The produce had a taste, weren’t all perfectly shaped and became rotten faster despite being refrigerated.
@@mariaa8659 The only bad argument here is your lack of grammar and punctuation. You’re right! I’ve definitely “lived up” the 90’s because I was being a sassy little toddler back then! 😂🤷🏽♀️
@@mariaa8659 Wrong again! I’m actually waiting for my second dose of the covid vaccine like a responsible adult. I also don’t do too well in the sun due to heat stroke and I’d like to avoid accelerated skin aging/cancer. So fly away to your heart’s content troll! 🥰😍👏🏽
My relatives who lived the longest drank a lot of water and ate more vegetables than anything else. Meat was supplemental, not the primary of their meals. Fruit was fresh and seasonal. Sweets were for special occasions. My MOIL lived to 91 in her own home. She had a great quality of life. She ate regular meals and drank tea every day. Teas, even iced tea are a great beverage compared to soda or alcohol. I always observe the differences between those with and without chronic illness. Some things are out of our control but can be easier to manage with dietary choices. I will be satisfied if I live to 75, anything beyond is going to be a gift.
about the "too many products" I used to buy new products everytime I finished one, after I was in treatment with accuteane I realized I didn´t need a 10 step korean skincare routine, I´ve been using the same products since november last year and my skin as never been better, just wash mousturize and sunscreen and at night I incorporated a serum and thats it! Happy skin, and happy wallet :)
same, I do this for about 2years now. The pandemic helped in even not using any makeup for about a year now and my skin is so happy. I am actually afraid of adding or changing any products, because I do not want the acne back.
I definitely want to start doing that too, especially with sort of consolidating my routine to the basics. Admittedly I've also been buying new products every time I finish one (or even before I finish them ^^;;). I'm trying not to change up any of my "actives"(adapelene, benzoyl peroxide) but it's so hard to resist every time Dr Dray recommends a new sun screen or gentle cleanser! (anyone else a chronic impulse buyer, haha...)
@@ber1779this is me as well, Simple routine and considering retinol but VERY carefully as everything is good with my skin when my routine is simple and there's no actives.
I use the same thing for years. Recommended by you of course, but I am a minimalist. I resist the newest thing urge. I do like to try new stuff, but rarely do, unless I see evidence that it works.
My biology teacher always says a brilliant thing. Mortality always was 100%, so when there is a new cure for a disease and less people die because of it, more people ultimately have to die because of something else. Love your videos ♥️
Even how they travelled-could almost picture getting a hip fracture in one of those old horse/buggy carriages bouncing around, and exposed to winter elements-no thanks.
I’ve been using Retin-A (trentinoin) since it first came on the market, to treat my adult acne. Back then that’s all it was used for. I was in my early 20s, I’m nearly 70 now and I’m often complemented on my skin, which has few wrinkles. Until about seven years ago, that’s all I used. Now I also use Vitamin C serum and matrixyl but trentinoin will always be my holy grail.
It's funny cuz it's true, well my grandma told me stories how she didn't have toilet paper growing up in mexico so they even used smooth rocks to wipe 💩😅ya know
So many people that have critiques about nutrition largely eat like crap anyway. I mean I'm a pretty healthy eater but I STILL have my days when I eat mochi, rice crackers and chocolate for breakfast (today)
You said it. “They died of things that we can cure today”. Also child mortality was very high so so what does it matter what they eat or how much they stayed in the sun… unless we could get in a time machine and go back then with our modern medicine, we will never know how long they might have lived! Just eat what makes you feel best. 🤷♀️
My long-haul products: 1. CereVe Hydrating Cleanser for 3 years. 2. Hada Labo Oil Cleanser and Premium Lotion for 2 years. 3. Neutrogena Hydro boost/CereVe Moisturizing Cream for 2 years body care post shower.
Is it true that you need to change up your products every now and then? I heard that some products you've been using may not already be working for you.. Please correct me if i'm wrong. Thanks!! 💕
omg i started doing what she does. moisturizing right after a shower like instead of drying off w a towel i apply cerave cream and my dry ass skin has never been happier😻😻😻 its only been a week but i tend to get itchy af by noon and since i started doing this im not itchy anymore😻
That's how I feel about home births without any medical assistance. Things could suddenly go very wrong, very fast, and you're a 40min drive away from the hospital and maybe the baby or the mother just won't make it. "Oh but our bodies are made to do it, women used to have home births without medical assistance 150 years ago" Well... that's why the childbirth death rates were so high 150 years ago, because they had no medical assistance in case something went wrong. "Oh but I want *the experience* of having my baby at home without medical assistance" OK but...do you want to have a healthy, preferably *alive* child, or do you want *an experience* ?
I went into hospital and could only have gas and air so felt everything. The midwives literally just caught my first 2 babies. 3rd one, they claimed she was gonna be 9.5 lbs. Hmm my heaviest before was 7.1lb. They recommended a csection because if she got stuck they couldn't do anything. They ripped me apart and she was 8lb 1! It was the worst experience of my life.
Having a home birth, when both mother and baby are strong and healthy, with the guidance of an experienced, trained midwife _IS_ a safe, responsible decision. This is backed up by decades of data.
@@trb2888 Well, to each their own of course. I personally would not be willing to run that risk. After all it's not just my own life at stake, but my child too.
@@jessica-fcm Your reply seems to imply that having a home birth is tantamount to risking the health of mother and baby, which is not the case. I’m sorry for whatever trauma you’ve been exposed to that leads you to insinuate that parents who opt for home births are risking their children’s lives. I’d be willing to share studies which look at maternal and infant mortality rates in licensed-midwife assisted home births compared with hospital births.
Even in past 40 years (in Australia), I've noticed life expectancy increases by 10 - 15 years. When I was a kid people were happy to reach their mid 70''s. These days most are approaching 90, and turning 100 isn't the freakish event that it used to be.
Hi Dr. Dray! Elimination of infectious disease was mainly thanks to public health efforts (not just advances in medicine 😁). The main ones: -vaccinations -clean public water -pasteurized milk
I just had a huge allergic reaction while layering like 4 new products within a week. Did nothing for 3 days my skin went back to normal. Less is more. Thank you for teaching me that Dr Dray!
Yes to sticking with products for a long time!! It took me forever to find products that actually worked for my rosacea, sensitive, dry skin - so many say they do and they just don't. Now that I have found great solutions,I would be lying if I said I didn't have any desire to try fun new things...but thinking about how long it took to get a routine together totally keeps me going back to the old regulars. Paula's Choice Calm line ended up being my core routine, and I haven't looked back!
Happy Saturday Dr.Dray! I am a true creature of habit and like routines. I have occasionally tried new products but when the insanity of the marketing claims got out of hand I scaled back. (Plus I tend to listen to my dermatologist and doctor’s!). The one item I have added is sunscreen! Yammer away because the voice of reason is truly needed! Have a great weekend everyone!
So on point. Thanks for an honest evaluation of this subject, as always. Refreshing and you are also hilarious. My great-grandmother died of what was probably uterine cancer, we are not sure because they were itinerant farm workers and couldn’t afford doctors or medical treatment, and all she had to deal with horrific pain was BC powder. BC powder is an old headache remedy with aspirin and caffeine basically, think they put Tylenol in it now. My Mother remembers her gma screaming in pain for her BC powder, with only my 12 year old Mother to care for her, while her mom, my gma worked in the fields so they could eat cornbread, green onions, buttermilk, beans and greens and coffee from what my mom said. Oh, and my gma came in from the fields, had my mom in a barn and went back out into the rain to finish picking strawberries. So no, I do not want to live like in my families past. I couldn’t survive it. Unfortunately, some still do live that hard life today. They were/are stronger than me. But the advances of today are so much better. Like u said, if you think they had it better then, go back and try it. Enuf about me. Keep up the good work Dr. Dray.
Regarding using the same skin care products- for the last year and a half I have used the same products as follows: CLEANSER-Vanicream Cleanser, MOISTURIZER-CeraVe PM , Tretinoin 0.5%, Vitamin C+E+Ferulic Acid, CoQ10 serum, Resveratrol Serum, Lactic acid 10%, Sunscreen everyday- only use mineral sunscreen for my face everyday but will use combination or chemical only on my body. BTW, from sticking with this routine for over a year i have seen significant improvement in my skin. YAY!!
People ask why you wear gloves and long sleeves while driving. I'm 57 y.o. My hands (especially) and forearms are crepey with dark sunspots. That skin looks 20 years older than the skin on the rest of my body, including my face because I didn't consistenly use UV protection on my hands and forearms.
Rentin-A is my main stay. It’s the one thing I’ve been using for years, but now that I’m older, I’m more consistent with use. I really see the benefits.
Because of your videos I have effectively had a full year of proper cleansing, moisturizing, treatment, and protection to my full body. I live in Corpus Christi and your advice has made me so much healthier (I love your advice on sun protective clothing). As a man I have struggled over the years to find effective treatment online or at retailers. I was even prescribed epi duo as a teen by my GP which caused more frustration. My first full year of using OTC adapalene gel with success was because of your acne series. So thank you doc!
Hi Dr Gray, I have never heard any of your videos before, and I loved every minute of this one. So so hilarious. I wanted to reach out and ask about skincare. I suddenly broke out with red bumps a few years ago, prior to that I used a simple cleanser, moisturiser and spf. For 35 years of my life I had no skin issues. However the past 5 yrs have left me so confused. I went for skin peels, tried micro needling, changed spf to mineral, tried different ones as my skin broke out, introduced vitamin c, Hyaluronic acid and Niacinamide as well as Retinoid at night and rosehip oil. But still have congestion, small whiteheads that you notice either in the sun or when I wash my face (can feel the little buggers. Now I wash with cerave hydrating cleanser. I don’t use a moisturiser as I use a mineral spf which moisturises as well. At night, I alternate between retinoid and rosehip oil. It’s been 4 months and I still can’t seem to get rid of the whiteheads and the odd breakout. Once a week I use the cerave salicylic cash wash (to exfoliate the skin). Pls advise. I’m tempted to go back to a skin clinic, but all they will do is offer more peels, Hydrafacials and expensive products. What do you advise?
Happy Saturday, Dr Dray! I prefer an actual book over an audio one. I have the same issue as you when listening to a book. Puts me right to sleep. Since finding you, I've kept my skin care routine super simple. I've been using Cerave cleanser and moisturizer for a few years but did just recently buy the Aveeno oat cleanser and moisturizer which I've been enjoying. I do, however, switch up sunscreens occasionally. My go to is the Walgreens sensitive one. I recently bought the Jack Black one that you've recommended in the past but haven't opened it yet. Enjoyed the vlog. Hope you have a relaxing evening. 💗
Many of our ancestors also wore big ol hats/bonnets and long sleeves/long skirts and pants even in the heat (linen is great at keeping you cool and was a common fabric to use). So they did protect their skin from the sun the best they could! There are Victorian skin “protectant” recipes with zinc…you bet they’d use modern spf if they had access to it.
I used to use the “high end” skincare until I became sensitive to it. I was both angry and relieved when I found out unscented inexpensive skincare was all I needed. So, I’m dedicated to La Roche Posay and CeraVe.
Omg I have the same Problem. I have acne prone skin and can’t find the right spf. I’ve used so many mineral sunscreens and I keep breaking out. Over the years I’ve introduced Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, vitamin C. My skin was fine without them. Now I don’t know what to use anymore. I use cerave cleanser, followed by SPF. At night I use retinoid and then alternate it with rosehip oil. Still having random whiteheads consistently appearing and I can’t get rid of them. Wish I never introduced all the above said. They did nothing but ruin my clear skin. What do you use now
As a MUA and hair stylist, I have used a ton of high end products! Some worked well and some wasn't for me. I've been treated for Seborrheic dermatitis as a preteen on my scalp and behind my ear. Also had Contact dermatitis on my face and hands. I began using foundation at a young age to cover my acne and with OCD, I'm a tweezer, shaver and skin picker. Oh and the indoor tanning bed and stand up tanner for a year straight. AND I'm back to wearing Sun Screen...loving the elta UV SPORT Broad Spectrum thanks to your suggestion. I also have Thyroid Disease (Hypothyroidism) for the past 20 years. I had developed a "pregnancy mask". Needless to say, I stay out of the sun.
Right?? One of my favorite things about her Vlogs is checking out the different house styles. Kind of my thing, wherever I go. 🧐 Beautiful neighborhood 🤩
Cerave hydrating facial cleaner and the cerave facial moisturizing lotion PM have been my two holy grails for years now, haven't even thought about changing them because they have always stayed consistent with my skin needs 💚👍👍
I've used CeraVe foaming face wash for at least 6 years. I've used Dove body wash and the Dove bar soap for 10 years. Ive used Aveeno lotion since the 90s!!!
The ideal temperature for brewing coffee is 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. If water is boiling or hotter, it actually burns the coffee beans and causes bitter notes in your coffee. You can get electric kettles that heats water to a specific temperature. That is what I use now and it has really bumped my coffee taste to another level.
I started getting into skin care about 9 months ago…I have been very consistent with all the products but the things that made the most visible difference is my LED Mask, differin, hydration of any form (serum, toner, moisurizer) and sunscreen. Now that my skin barrier improved, my skin color/texture has changed (for the better) and I am noticing some of the products that I used for years (like face wash, toners) does not work well with my skin anymore.
Great video! Oh, and when I finally find a product that works, I stick with it! CeraVe in the tub, CeraVe healing ointment, Kerasal, Vanicream Zbar, Vanicream Lip SPF, EltaMD Lip SPF (thank you, Dr.Dray!) SO many great products I've learned about from you and use and love!! ❤️
I use the same toner (acwell ph balancing toner) for the past 2 years. 11 times repurchased. Cosrx hydrating essence for the past 3 years (maybe switching out with another, or layering it if I’m stacking way too much hydration lol). Klairs midnight soothing moisturizer for a year (5 times repurchased). I love goodies but these LIVE in rotation.
Juliette D. I totally agree, but find it almost impossible to avoid processed foods. I began losing a dangerous amount of weight from trying to avoid cholestoral. sugar, sodium etc. Had to catch myself as I was developing an eating disorder.
You make so much sense. When you were driving & talking.....yeah, you made so much sense. We have consistently used Curel for many, many years. I am intrigued, tho, by shampoos, conditioners, skin care products....I enjoy trying new products.
I used to use all the same things. For about 5-6 years, I did cerave hydrating cleanser, cerave lotion, Elta UV clear, Differin. I still use adapalene, but have switched moisturizer to aveeno oat gel & Vanicream cleanser (I just feel like it cleanses so much better, yet more gently), and switch my sunscreens between about 2-3 different ones
Food allergies are also mediated by IgM. Important although irrelevant to skin care allergies. BUT if you are allergic to foods (i.e. tree nuts) they are also contraindicated in skin care products. I think you’ve touched on this in the past but it’s really important. I’ve had a product with almond oil applied to my face and the rash started to show up on my arm. I’m sure you know this but worth repeating.
Really appreciated this candid conversation on our "ancestors' daily living guidelines". It is one of my sore spots with many issues. Thank you for speaking up!
I have been buying Ella Baché Sunguard Foundation SPF 40+ since the mid 80's. 100% mineral UVA UVB with an opaque coverage. Back then, as a teen, I used to wear it all over my face...when it was OK to look like a mannequin! Since then, I have always have a tube in my makeup bag, as it is the best thing to conceal purple inner eye circles, or other stubborn spots/dark marks on the skin. You can use it very sparingly (as I do now with another sunscreen underneath), or you can build it up until you get the desired effect. I'm so glad that wearing both sunscreen and a high SPF foundation has been protecting my skin all these years. 👱♀️❤
the 3 products that i've used in a long time are: 1. Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion. a very nice and affordable toner. i really like it to amp up my hydration before moisturiser 2. Rohto Sunplay SPF 99+. I really like it. It's affordable and water resistant. i cant count how many bottles i've repurchased. 3. Vaseline in a tub. Like, the best multi-tasking product ever hahaha. good for lips, around my eye and lips when using retinol, etc.
I've stuck to the same products for over a year now (mostly your recommended products) such a cerave face wash and nuetrogena oil free moisturizer, and my skin overall has slowly improved in not only clearness but oiliness and pore size as well. Certainly took some time but can honestly say improvement has been seen, especially with the consistent use of sunscreen as well! Thanks for all your education! We really do use it!
I love your down to earth attitude and common sense.. great video! I've used plain old glycerin soap on my face for over 20 years. It's mild, very little fragrance, cleanses well and cheap! Happy Saturday Dr Dray! ❤️
Thanks to you, Dr. Dray, I abandoned the skin care I had been using for a few years because they were expensive. I have found stuff that you recommended which work. I have been wearing sunscreen 24/7 since following you in Feb 2018
Yes I remember reading in history that at some point many many years ago old age was considered 35 and the majority of people were dead by then! Hope you're having a good day and I hope everyone has a great Father's Day weekend!
I have used the same basic skincare items for the last year with great success. I only alter it when I get a rosacea flare up…then it’s even simpler. I did find that layering too many products in the past made my skin more sensitive so that’s when I simplified it.
A lot of valid points, but Dr. Dray needs to look at the situation from the people’s perspective and address why people lose trust in medicine. I’ve been to doctors for help when they gave me nothing. I’ve been to a derm when I had severe acne. But they were no help. I alone figured out the solution through diet and have had clear skin for years. There are shortcomings in medicine. But some doctors just want to put the blame on the public.
@@ProudShipperVII i feel that you miss the point. There are more and more people that do not trust even specialists because their concern s and issues are not addressed. And doctors need to address that and take responsibility for that, not just blame the public.
Thats exactly my point as well. But people on here and Dr Dray seem to want to make fun of a belittle people who question their views. Im honestly about to unsubscribe after years of subscribing to this channel. I was misdiagnosed by more than one dr and given meds that caused irreversible damage. Only my naturopathy dr got it right and helped me. We are a walking $ sign to most drs and thats very sad.
@@michelletidler6773 my apologies on misreading what you put. I am sorry it took so long to get your diagnosis. The majority of doctors I have ever visited have never really been interested in curing disease or thier patients because if they did they could not keep you coming back. I have faced this with my aging father as he has had various medical conditions that almost killed him and to this day, the two doctors that should have caught it and fixed it (*he had a hole in his colon allowing gas to be in his urine stream for over a year) never found it and as we are facing another serious matter, they just cannot seem to figure it out. They just keep pumping him full of more and more medication....because that is the big pharma answer. We may have all this technology to discover more, but we sure don't seem to cure ANYTHING. It is a sad reality that in this video Dr Dray seems to just make fun of people, belittle and negate the experiences more people than not have had with the medical profession. I agree on the unsubscribe, I hope Dr Dray can see things from other perspectives as well as her own and not continue to make videos like this one.
Love your talk today! But to answer tour last question, I actually haven’t been using the same products… and now that I think of it my skin was it’s best when I didn’t change anything for months or years. I should definitely go back to this!
I use the same products consistently, every day. In order for it to work, you have to use the product! Gentle cleanse, Missha Essence, Sunscreen, moisturizer (Cetaphil Redness Relief), and Retin-A. I will stop using the Retin-A if I notice my skin is a little tingly or tight, I give it a rest for a few days and stop washing in the morning. At 54, menopause is making my skin change, it's a little drier, a little more sensitive - therefore, I have to pay attention and adjust accordingly. And no harsh scrubs or anything with essential oils/fragrance. I used my husband's sunscreen, it had fragrance. I weighed the benefits of reapplying vs. not and boy did my skin react to the fragrance! Red, angry bumps all over my face, neck, ears. I won't do that again!
To answer your question: I had acne and it’s almost gone, very oily skin still. Been doing this routine for a year now and will keep continuing. Used to buy paula’s choice only, then switched to the ordinary only, got into the korean skin care realm... now finally found something solid lol Morning -to cleanse, I use either water, cerave hydrating cleanser or benzac benzoyl peroxide cleanser (depends on my acne) -cerave PM moisturizer - TO azelaic acid -eucerin oil control spf50 (most comfortable sunscreen ever for oily skin) Evening -pyunkang yul oil cleanser -cerave hydrating cleanser -I’m from mugwort essence when I feel fancy -cerave moisturizing cream -tretinoin 0.05%, every other day Sometimes I use paula’s choice bha instead of tretinoin, when I do that I won’t use benzoyl peroxide in the morning or the morning after to keep my skin at rest and not irritate it too much. I use Cerave eye cream along with these routines but just to feel fancy, I know that it does next to nothing as it’s just Cerave PM but slightly thicker, but I like the luxury feel lol. And the mugwort essence is not particularly necessary, but I use it to hydrate & soothe instead of using a hyaluronic acid serum because my moisturizer already has that. Really happy with this routine, finally found something that works, consumerism within the skin care industry used to really get to me but now that I’m consistent I realized I don’t need more lol. One thing I’d still like to change is to use the paula’s choice azelaic acid instead of the ordinary one, because TO one is kinda thick, but the price tag... can’t bother. Maybe when I get a better job lol.
Honestly dray I can't agree with you more. The saying "oh drs only get 1 week of nutrition teaching" is so damn tired they say it as if they spent 6 years studying to become a dietician and co-authored multiple studies.
I think a lot of people also forget that doctors get a significant background in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology. These topics will cross over into diet and the physiology of nutrition. Two weeks of nutrition training for someone with a strong background in how the human body functions is entirely different from two weeks of nutrition training for someone who's starting from scratch.
Yes, I’ve been using the same cleanser since 7th grade! Good ol fragrance free Neutrogena; the only issue I’m having is that pesky hyperpigmentation because I have olive tone skin. Yes, I wear sunscreen every single day whether I’m going out or just hanging around my own backyard. Thanks for all your videos, Dr. Dray. They’re informative and you’re hilarious.
Same Dr Dray, I love to read physical books, more than reading digital books and listening to audiobooks. Digital books strains my eyes, and audiobooks make me fall asleep!
Since I found your channel, probably 3 years ago, I’ve been using the neutrogena hydro boost lotion and the la rosche posay salicylic acid facial cleanser. I’ll change up my sunscreen and moisturizer, but those 2 products I will continue to buy indefinitely! I know they work.
This was so fun, loved the video!! As for sticking to products, I try and stick to the same products since my skin is really sensitive. But, marketing really does get the best of me.
We have different ancestors, but they like to selectively pick specific populations at specific points in time, often that they aren't even descended from.
Thanks to you, I have found a gentle skincare routine (including Tretinoin) I can use without irritation to my hyper sensitive skin and I stick to those. I play around, a little with (fragrance free) cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens, but only if you have said the alternative is OK. Different topic, suggestion, buy a really small MP3 player you can drop into a pocket, download your audiobook on that and listen while you clean your house or garden, makes the work go faster and it doesn’t feel like drudgery. I find myself cleaning longer and more just to hear more of the story, haha.
I’ve been using the same products recommended by you for 2 years. I use Cerave gentle cleanser, Neutrogena fragrance free Hydraboost gel cream, and Cerave light night lotion. In the morning I use EltaMD tinted sunscreen. As an active I use Paula’s Choice SA every other night. I also use the same shampoo and conditioner for at least 2 bottles. My skin loves the consistency! Thanks Dr. Dray.
My tried and true ride or die skincare is basically anything la Roche posay. I’ve been using them as a teenager with acne and I’m using them now as a 33 year old with sensitive skin with acne scars. Every time I give in to temptation and buy something new it always ends up irritating my skin or causing breakouts or working for a while and then turning on me. Good old la Roche never fails! Especially the toleriane line ❤️ their sunscreens are bomb, specifically European hydrating spf 50 and Shaka ❤️
I’m still trying to find a dupe for LRP I just love their sunscreen as I have dry skin and everything else is either drying or stings my eyes . I recently tried the LRP kids 50 pack of two value deal and love it as well.
@@bodnarova05 I gave up on trying to find a dupe. I thought vanicream would do it but hyaluronic acid irritates my skin. I tried so many brands but nothing compares.
Awesome rant about diets! 👏👏👏 And I totally use the same skin care products for years and ignore the marketing. My preference is to find what works and stick w it. Face: acne.org’s cleanser, their benzoyl peroxide, LRP adapalene, and Cerave moisturizing cream (sometimes Vaseline too). Body: dove sensitive skin bar, Amazon’s benzoyl peroxide wash, and Cetaphil lotion. I finally found an SPF that works for me and I’m sticking with it as long as I can ship it to the states: UltraSun Family SPF 30.
I love how irritated you get. It’s so funny. I use the same skin care all the time, but I do get tempted to get new stuff but I stop myself. Retin-a took me a year to really see the difference
i use the same benzoyl peroxide since I was 14 for acne. I used to use cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer for over a decade and switched to cerave cleanser and moisturizer for the past 3 years. The only other ingredient is tret (about 14 months). I like sticking with the same products.
Good video. Tooth decay also played a big part of early death. The beauty industry is a huge cash cow. Sometimes I wonder, why do our faces need the touted 10 step routine, when no other body skin needs that.
I have pulled back on the number of products. A cleanser - CereVe or Avenno at night, and Panoxyl in the am. Neutrogena hydroboost water gel, the a CereVe moisturizer. Then a sunscreen. I did try the Avenno oat boost (whatever) drops but I didn't feel it did much and it had fragrance. Less is more.
(I’m 25, for reference) I will say I’ve never had major skin issues until earlier this year. Never had acne as a teenager. I’ve used the same skin care for as long as I can remember. Just the Cervae Hydrating Cleanser and the Cerevae AM/PM moisturizers. The only thing I’ve changed (due to acne that came randomly, I battled for months and finally) added the Cerevae Benzoyl Poroxide cleanser. The acne is under control but I do use the cleanser still, a few times a week to prevent any from returning. I’m not a fan of changing things. Even with cosmetics, I’ve used the same makeup products for years. The only time I change is if they discontinue a product.
I’ve been using Biologique Recherche P50 1971 Original every morning since 1982. I also use sunscreen every day. I apply it on all exposed skin. And reapply throughout the day. I love Vaseline on my lips, feet.
I do believe that doctors are taught and trained to prescribe a drug for medical problems instead of aiming towards nutrition to possible solve their medical issue. Nothing against doctors.
Yes, I think the biggest problem is that it is assumed that people will never be compliant because they won't change their diet. So they have to prescribe the drugs. Many people may not be willing to change their diet, but not everyone - and the small percentage of people who would happily change their diet to solve their problem aren't even told that it could help. This is an unfair situation. If people do find this out (by themselves, or via Dr Google I might add) how can you blame them for feeling cheated, or believing that Drs get limited training on nutrition? It just adds fuel to the fire.
Patients are in a habit of acting lazy, they’re looking for pills instead of lifestyle change (which is a lot harder to achieve). Medicine is NOT a prevention strategy, lifestyle is! Sleep, nutrition, mental health, body movement, etc. Doctors and pharma are doing EXACTLY what their customers want: easy pills for their problems. People must look in the mirror for the source of their lifestyle design, be it good or bad. Being healthy is a matter of PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY in vast majority of cases.
I've been using several skin-care products and only a couple of brands for the last two plus decades. Not with makeup, though. I'm always trying new stuff there!
Enjoyed This Video Sooo Much! I Love Going Places With You, Really Enjoy the Chats!! Thank You Dr. Dray for a Perfect Video!! Love and Hugs Always!! Xoxoxo
My skincare for the past year and a half have been. La roche posay foaming purifying gel cleanser, adapalene either LRP or diffrin, and diffrin restorative night cream. In the morning I use sunscreen, the only product I really only switch up. My skin has been so great I almost never exfoliate I just make sure to cleanse my skin very well every night. I used to suffer from acne and rosacea and hardly every have a breakout. I used to always try new products but now I just stick to the simplest routine amd it’s been a game changer
I used the Neutrogena Oil-free Sensitive Skin moisturiser for many years. I had sensitive acne-prone skin and it was the only one I tried that didn't cause irritation (plus I was scared of anything oily). That was pre-Dr Dray. I changed things up often but that was one product I used more often than not. Post Dr Dray: I've basically bought and still testing every single item mentioned on this channel!
Thanks for the new video as always! I had a question, have you ever done any videos on bug sprays or repellents? Popped into my head while I was dousing myself in it camping recently, and then you mentioned mosquitos here.
“Our ancestors ate...” “well that’s nice, but I’m trying to live past 35”
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Well it’s not entirely caused by what they ate. Lol. And average life expectancy takes the “average”. So many humans unfortunately didn’t make it past childhood causing this young age life expectancy. It’s not like everyone just dropped dead at 35 lol. Also many of us would be dead many times over if it wasn’t for modern medicine and antibiotics so I really wouldn’t take much stock in their diet..
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I bet many of them did die of skin cancer and just didn’t know how to recognize it.
@@christinamoller5742 exactly!
The average life expectancy was so much shorter; infant mortality rates were sadly prevalent. The "good old days" were not so good, health-wise. Both my grandmothers died when they were in their 40s and probably from illnesses that could have been cured medically even without surgery. Thank you so much, Dr. Dray for you logical and important knowledge.
Yeah it’s to bad they didn’t have our standards for being clean! No one would have gotten ill and died from these diseases related to filth. Modern society really has less need for doctors and surgeons when it comes to those types of things. Unfortunately we live so well now that people are very overweight and cause cancer to themselves with their gluttony and poor food choices. I wish there was a happy medium. Living the old lifestyle when it comes to food and doctors, but with our new found cleanliness. Disease would be gone if we could just control ourselves and keep a happy medium
They didn't have all the plastics, drugs in the water etc but if you got sick or had difficulty in childbirth it wasn't so bright. Even dental work 70 years ago was awful according to my dad, no freezing back then. I wonder how the nutrition was without all of the fortified foods and knowledge too.
@@hippiegypsygirl So perfectly said. Especially about the cleanliness-big time HUGE difference way back in the day. Also how we have constant 24/7 access to so much junk food, along with less physical daily demands-no wonder people 'unto themselves' end up with cancer and other diseases. Great point about the 'happy medium'.🌞🍁
"They'll find an ancestor that fits their narrative, whether it be a caveman, a pioneer, they'll fit in, they'll find an ancestor who ate like they want to eat and claim that that is
what we should be doing". Priceless. 😂
that's very well said
Republicans don’t want to hear this
Also, our ancestors wore more clothing. Women particularly had their legs & arms covered, wore hats, gloves etc. While they may "labor" in the sun, they were much less likely to bake in it.
Exactly, came to say this. Modern culture goes very light on sun protective clothing
Excellent point-forgot about how differently they dressed (woman anyways) even gloves...makes good sense also; the labour in the sun not nearly the same as 'baking in it'.🌞✨🍁
Thats funny cause when I think of "ancestors" I think of cavemen times haha
Thats a great point.
Excellent point!
My grandmother once told me people used to die “de dolores” (from pains) when she was a child, which later was discovered to be cancer symptoms. So yeah, I reckon disease has always existed. Screw living like our ancestors. I’d rather live in modern times with abundant food & medical care 😂
Yeah or they died from old age ,ok how old was she?
she was 55 ,like bruh that aint old ,like at all
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 loved this post!
My mother in law used to argue with me about us making her use a car seat for our babies. “We never had car seats when you were little!”
Yeah and then enough people died and they saw a need for them! Used to frustrate me so much. How do people not see that we have more knowledge and facts and ability to do things BETTER now!
That would have been the last time the mother in law got to take care of the babies if it was me lol..
@@meganNefarious oh believe me- it was hard sometimes to be firm. They’re 18 and 20 now so we got through it. Lol
Whose ancestors were going to 7-11 to get slurpees and pork rinds? Mine were growing their own vegetables, fruits, grains to stay alive. Fast food was picking apples off a tree and eating it at that time.
Exactly. Even apples weren't as nutritionally dense as they are today! Advancements have been made literally everywhere.
@@samk2377 that is not true. The soil of today does not give us half of the nutritional content of todays vegetables
@@katsan88 exactly
@@katsan88 literature pls
Actually they were more nutritious. The apples in supermarkets are old and have wax on the skin to preserve their shelf life. Have lived in a country w/o agribusiness. The produce had a taste, weren’t all perfectly shaped and became rotten faster despite being refrigerated.
It’s like the same logic when people are like “well what did our ancestors do before vaccines hmmm?”
They died Susan. They fucking died😂🙈🤷🏽♀️
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^^^ yep!!! or had serious complications for the rest of their lives. No thanks, I can deal with a needle in my arm every once in a while.
@@mariaa8659 The only bad argument here is your lack of grammar and punctuation. You’re right! I’ve definitely “lived up” the 90’s because I was being a sassy little toddler back then! 😂🤷🏽♀️
@@mariaa8659 Can’t relate because I’m not traveling🤷🏽♀️👍🏽
@@mariaa8659 Wrong again! I’m actually waiting for my second dose of the covid vaccine like a responsible adult. I also don’t do too well in the sun due to heat stroke and I’d like to avoid accelerated skin aging/cancer. So fly away to your heart’s content troll! 🥰😍👏🏽
My relatives who lived the longest drank a lot of water and ate more vegetables than anything else. Meat was supplemental, not the primary of their meals. Fruit was fresh and seasonal. Sweets were for special occasions. My MOIL lived to 91 in her own home. She had a great quality of life. She ate regular meals and drank tea every day. Teas, even iced tea are a great beverage compared to soda or alcohol. I always observe the differences between those with and without chronic illness. Some things are out of our control but can be easier to manage with dietary choices. I will be satisfied if I live to 75, anything beyond is going to be a gift.
about the "too many products" I used to buy new products everytime I finished one, after I was in treatment with accuteane I realized I didn´t need a 10 step korean skincare routine, I´ve been using the same products since november last year and my skin as never been better, just wash mousturize and sunscreen and at night I incorporated a serum and thats it! Happy skin, and happy wallet :)
Same. I just wash, moisturize, and sunscreen. Though now I am including retinol
same, I do this for about 2years now. The pandemic helped in even not using any makeup for about a year now and my skin is so happy. I am actually afraid of adding or changing any products, because I do not want the acne back.
I definitely want to start doing that too, especially with sort of consolidating my routine to the basics. Admittedly I've also been buying new products every time I finish one (or even before I finish them ^^;;). I'm trying not to change up any of my "actives"(adapelene, benzoyl peroxide) but it's so hard to resist every time Dr Dray recommends a new sun screen or gentle cleanser! (anyone else a chronic impulse buyer, haha...)
@@ber1779this is me as well, Simple routine and considering retinol but VERY carefully as everything is good with my skin when my routine is simple and there's no actives.
I use the same thing for years. Recommended by you of course, but I am a minimalist. I resist the newest thing urge. I do like to try new stuff, but rarely do, unless I see evidence that it works.
Thanks for sharing
My biology teacher always says a brilliant thing. Mortality always was 100%, so when there is a new cure for a disease and less people die because of it, more people ultimately have to die because of something else.
Love your videos ♥️
“Go back and live back then. See how long you last” lol me to anyone “born in the wrong generation”
True, I'm happy Im born to this generation
Even how they travelled-could almost picture getting a hip fracture in one of those old horse/buggy carriages bouncing around, and exposed to winter elements-no thanks.
Right id rather be born in a generation with a lack of common sense than be born in a generation with a lack of healthcare 😩
idk i like the 2000’s lol
See how long you can put up with the smells of rot, decay, bad hygiene, and death.
I’ve been using Retin-A (trentinoin) since it first came on the market, to treat my adult acne. Back then that’s all it was used for. I was in my early 20s, I’m nearly 70 now and I’m often complemented on my skin, which has few wrinkles. Until about seven years ago, that’s all I used. Now I also use Vitamin C serum and matrixyl but trentinoin will always be my holy grail.
I wish I knew that much about acne treatment and skin care when I was a teen, cause my only treatment was iodine on pimples😅
“I am sure our ancestors ate rocks … whatever…”😂😂
i LOLed when she said that... that's comedy gold!
Lol that cracked me up!!!!
It's funny cuz it's true, well my grandma told me stories how she didn't have toilet paper growing up in mexico so they even used smooth rocks to wipe 💩😅ya know
@@danyielsays4621 yikes 😂
But..but...i like rocks ( head hung low, walks back in cave) 😆
So many people that have critiques about nutrition largely eat like crap anyway. I mean I'm a pretty healthy eater but I STILL have my days when I eat mochi, rice crackers and chocolate for breakfast (today)
THose are your UNHEALTHY foods wow you are doing amazing,Bravooo
Great point and we all have our days:)
Iconic though 🤩😍
You said it. “They died of things that we can cure today”. Also child mortality was very high so so what does it matter what they eat or how much they stayed in the sun… unless we could get in a time machine and go back then with our modern medicine, we will never know how long they might have lived! Just eat what makes you feel best. 🤷♀️
My long-haul products:
1. CereVe Hydrating Cleanser for 3 years.
2. Hada Labo Oil Cleanser and Premium Lotion for 2 years.
3. Neutrogena Hydro boost/CereVe Moisturizing Cream for 2 years body care post shower.
Similar to mine except for the oil. May I know what sunscreens are your top choices 😃 mine would have to be LRP and Avene compact
@@bodnarova05 I use Laroche spf top, since I have oily skin
@@bgcm1995 oh really? I have dry / sensitive acne prone skin and LRP seems to work the best for my skin type.
Is it true that you need to change up your products every now and then? I heard that some products you've been using may not already be working for you.. Please correct me if i'm wrong. Thanks!! 💕
omg i started doing what she does. moisturizing right after a shower like instead of drying off w a towel i apply cerave cream and my dry ass skin has never been happier😻😻😻 its only been a week but i tend to get itchy af by noon and since i started doing this im not itchy anymore😻
That's how I feel about home births without any medical assistance.
Things could suddenly go very wrong, very fast, and you're a 40min drive away from the hospital and maybe the baby or the mother just won't make it.
"Oh but our bodies are made to do it, women used to have home births without medical assistance 150 years ago"
Well... that's why the childbirth death rates were so high 150 years ago, because they had no medical assistance in case something went wrong.
"Oh but I want *the experience* of having my baby at home without medical assistance"
OK but...do you want to have a healthy, preferably *alive* child, or do you want *an experience* ?
I went into hospital and could only have gas and air so felt everything. The midwives literally just caught my first 2 babies. 3rd one, they claimed she was gonna be 9.5 lbs. Hmm my heaviest before was 7.1lb. They recommended a csection because if she got stuck they couldn't do anything. They ripped me apart and she was 8lb 1! It was the worst experience of my life.
Having a home birth, when both mother and baby are strong and healthy, with the guidance of an experienced, trained midwife _IS_ a safe, responsible decision. This is backed up by decades of data.
@@trb2888 Well, to each their own of course. I personally would not be willing to run that risk. After all it's not just my own life at stake, but my child too.
@@jessica-fcm Your reply seems to imply that having a home birth is tantamount to risking the health of mother and baby, which is not the case. I’m sorry for whatever trauma you’ve been exposed to that leads you to insinuate that parents who opt for home births are risking their children’s lives. I’d be willing to share studies which look at maternal and infant mortality rates in licensed-midwife assisted home births compared with hospital births.
@@trb2888 As I said, to each their own. I respect everyone's personal choices. But to me, personally, it's not a risk I'm willing to take. That's all.
Even in past 40 years (in Australia), I've noticed life expectancy increases by 10 - 15 years. When I was a kid people were happy to reach their mid 70''s. These days most are approaching 90, and turning 100 isn't the freakish event that it used to be.
The only thing I’ve been using consistently for over 10 years is my Tretinoin. People think I’m in my 30’s (I’m 47!). ❤️
I wish I could get this gem but its just so expensive.
Is this prescription only? What’s it for?
Happy Saturday Everybody!! Have a Great Day!!
Hi Dr. Dray! Elimination of infectious disease was mainly thanks to public health efforts (not just advances in medicine 😁). The main ones:
-vaccinations
-clean public water
-pasteurized milk
Public health directives come from medical research...vaccinations are literally medicines.
I just had a huge allergic reaction while layering like 4 new products within a week. Did nothing for 3 days my skin went back to normal. Less is more. Thank you for teaching me that Dr Dray!
I’ve had that happen before and it’s why I now only try one new product at a time. Then I know for sure which one caused the irritation.
Yes to sticking with products for a long time!! It took me forever to find products that actually worked for my rosacea, sensitive, dry skin - so many say they do and they just don't. Now that I have found great solutions,I would be lying if I said I didn't have any desire to try fun new things...but thinking about how long it took to get a routine together totally keeps me going back to the old regulars. Paula's Choice Calm line ended up being my core routine, and I haven't looked back!
Happy Saturday Dr.Dray! I am a true creature of habit and like routines. I have occasionally tried new products but when the insanity of the marketing claims got out of hand I scaled back. (Plus I tend to listen to my dermatologist and doctor’s!). The one item I have added is sunscreen! Yammer away because the voice of reason is truly needed! Have a great weekend everyone!
Happy Saturday!
So on point. Thanks for an honest evaluation of this subject, as always. Refreshing and you are also hilarious. My great-grandmother died of what was probably uterine cancer, we are not sure because they were itinerant farm workers and couldn’t afford doctors or medical treatment, and all she had to deal with horrific pain was BC powder. BC powder is an old headache remedy with aspirin and caffeine basically, think they put Tylenol in it now. My Mother remembers her gma screaming in pain for her BC powder, with only my 12 year old Mother to care for her, while her mom, my gma worked in the fields so they could eat cornbread, green onions, buttermilk, beans and greens and coffee from what my mom said. Oh, and my gma came in from the fields, had my mom in a barn and went back out into the rain to finish picking strawberries. So no, I do not want to live like in my families past. I couldn’t survive it. Unfortunately, some still do live that hard life today. They were/are stronger than me. But the advances of today are so much better. Like u said, if you think they had it better then, go back and try it. Enuf about me. Keep up the good work Dr. Dray.
You had me at “too many products.”
Regarding using the same skin care products- for the last year and a half I have used the same products as follows: CLEANSER-Vanicream Cleanser, MOISTURIZER-CeraVe PM , Tretinoin 0.5%, Vitamin C+E+Ferulic Acid, CoQ10 serum, Resveratrol Serum, Lactic acid 10%, Sunscreen everyday- only use mineral sunscreen for my face everyday but will use combination or chemical only on my body. BTW, from sticking with this routine for over a year i have seen significant improvement in my skin. YAY!!
People ask why you wear gloves and long sleeves while driving. I'm 57 y.o. My hands (especially) and forearms are crepey with dark sunspots. That skin looks 20 years older than the skin on the rest of my body, including my face because I didn't consistenly use UV protection on my hands and forearms.
Wishing you, your mom and Tybee the best. Happy Summer.
Rentin-A is my main stay. It’s the one thing I’ve been using for years, but now that I’m older, I’m more consistent with use. I really see the benefits.
Thanks for sharing
Same here, but I take vitamin A internally, just like vitamin C. This way it gets into all skin layers and all over my body, not just face.
Because of your videos I have effectively had a full year of proper cleansing, moisturizing, treatment, and protection to my full body. I live in Corpus Christi and your advice has made me so much healthier (I love your advice on sun protective clothing). As a man I have struggled over the years to find effective treatment online or at retailers. I was even prescribed epi duo as a teen by my GP which caused more frustration.
My first full year of using OTC adapalene gel with success was because of your acne series. So thank you doc!
Hi Dr Gray, I have never heard any of your videos before, and I loved every minute of this one. So so hilarious. I wanted to reach out and ask about skincare. I suddenly broke out with red bumps a few years ago, prior to that I used a simple cleanser, moisturiser and spf. For 35 years of my life I had no skin issues. However the past 5 yrs have left me so confused. I went for skin peels, tried micro needling, changed spf to mineral, tried different ones as my skin broke out, introduced vitamin c, Hyaluronic acid and Niacinamide as well as Retinoid at night and rosehip oil. But still have congestion, small whiteheads that you notice either in the sun or when I wash my face (can feel the little buggers.
Now I wash with cerave hydrating cleanser. I don’t use a moisturiser as I use a mineral spf which moisturises as well. At night, I alternate between retinoid and rosehip oil. It’s been 4 months and I still can’t seem to get rid of the whiteheads and the odd breakout. Once a week I use the cerave salicylic cash wash (to exfoliate the skin).
Pls advise. I’m tempted to go back to a skin clinic, but all they will do is offer more peels, Hydrafacials and expensive products.
What do you advise?
“…sure, they probably ate rocks 🪨, but they died…”. Nailed it Dr Dray ✊🏾🤜🏽🤛🏽
Happy Saturday, Dr Dray! I prefer an actual book over an audio one. I have the same issue as you when listening to a book. Puts me right to sleep. Since finding you, I've kept my skin care routine super simple. I've been using Cerave cleanser and moisturizer for a few years but did just recently buy the Aveeno oat cleanser and moisturizer which I've been enjoying. I do, however, switch up sunscreens occasionally. My go to is the Walgreens sensitive one. I recently bought the Jack Black one that you've recommended in the past but haven't opened it yet. Enjoyed the vlog. Hope you have a relaxing evening. 💗
Many of our ancestors also wore big ol hats/bonnets and long sleeves/long skirts and pants even in the heat (linen is great at keeping you cool and was a common fabric to use). So they did protect their skin from the sun the best they could! There are Victorian skin “protectant” recipes with zinc…you bet they’d use modern spf if they had access to it.
So true-back then sun glow was not favoured at all, and how different they dressed indeed:)
yes but they were doing it for looks, they didn't know about the link between UV radiation and cancer.
I used to use the “high end” skincare until I became sensitive to it. I was both angry and relieved when I found out unscented inexpensive skincare was all I needed. So, I’m dedicated to La Roche Posay and CeraVe.
Same
Omg I have the same
Problem. I have acne prone skin and can’t find the right spf. I’ve used so many mineral sunscreens and I keep breaking out. Over the years I’ve introduced Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, vitamin C. My skin was fine without them.
Now I don’t know what to use anymore. I use cerave cleanser, followed by SPF. At night I use retinoid and then alternate it with rosehip oil.
Still having random whiteheads consistently appearing and I can’t get rid of them. Wish I never introduced all the above said. They did nothing but ruin my clear skin.
What do you use now
@@maddys4468 face reality makes a sunscreen for acne prone skin and at a good price
🌺 Dr Dray, your vids are something I look fwd to. I truly enjoy your personality & wealth of info. Happy weekend!!
Thank you! You too!
Driving gloves! Game changer for protecting you hands from sun while driving! 🤯
As a MUA and hair stylist, I have used a ton of high end products! Some worked well and some wasn't for me. I've been treated for Seborrheic dermatitis as a preteen on my scalp and behind my ear. Also had Contact dermatitis on my face and hands. I began using foundation at a young age to cover my acne and with OCD, I'm a tweezer, shaver and skin picker. Oh and the indoor tanning bed and stand up tanner for a year straight. AND I'm back to wearing Sun Screen...loving the elta UV SPORT Broad Spectrum thanks to your suggestion. I also have Thyroid Disease (Hypothyroidism) for the past 20 years. I had developed a "pregnancy mask". Needless to say, I stay out of the sun.
Dr. Dray: gives very insightful exposé on history and medicine.
Me: "Wow! Check out those huge houses in the background!"
I was thinking the exact same 🤣
Right?? One of my favorite things about her Vlogs is checking out the different house styles. Kind of my thing, wherever I go. 🧐 Beautiful neighborhood 🤩
Cerave hydrating facial cleaner and the cerave facial moisturizing lotion PM have been my two holy grails for years now, haven't even thought about changing them because they have always stayed consistent with my skin needs 💚👍👍
I've used CeraVe foaming face wash for at least 6 years. I've used Dove body wash and the Dove bar soap for 10 years. Ive used Aveeno lotion since the 90s!!!
Love Dove bar soap!
@@janemurugan5619 a holy grail for sure 🙌
Stephanie, which foaming facewash is that? There are so many cerave face washes.
@@maddys4468 the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin in the green/aqua color (not the green).
@@stephanieabutler thanks hun x
The ideal temperature for brewing coffee is 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. If water is boiling or hotter, it actually burns the coffee beans and causes bitter notes in your coffee. You can get electric kettles that heats water to a specific temperature. That is what I use now and it has really bumped my coffee taste to another level.
I started getting into skin care about 9 months ago…I have been very consistent with all the products but the things that made the most visible difference is my LED Mask, differin, hydration of any form (serum, toner, moisurizer) and sunscreen. Now that my skin barrier improved, my skin color/texture has changed (for the better) and I am noticing some of the products that I used for years (like face wash, toners) does not work well with my skin anymore.
Great video! Oh, and when I finally find a product that works, I stick with it! CeraVe in the tub, CeraVe healing ointment, Kerasal, Vanicream Zbar, Vanicream Lip SPF, EltaMD Lip SPF (thank you, Dr.Dray!) SO many great products I've learned about from you and use and love!! ❤️
Thank you. I always enjoy watching you. You are always so upbeat, clear and informative.
I think staying away from processed foods is the best “diet” to follow!
dont need to cut it out. if it makes u happy i believe its healthy to eat it when u crave it🤷🏿 i mean ofc as long as u dont crave it for every meal🥴😹
I use the same toner (acwell ph balancing toner) for the past 2 years. 11 times repurchased. Cosrx hydrating essence for the past 3 years (maybe switching out with another, or layering it if I’m stacking way too much hydration lol). Klairs midnight soothing moisturizer for a year (5 times repurchased). I love goodies but these LIVE in rotation.
Juliette D. I totally agree, but find it almost impossible to avoid processed foods. I began losing a dangerous amount of weight from trying to avoid cholestoral. sugar, sodium etc. Had to catch myself as I was developing an eating disorder.
Nutrition is a better word 😉 Whole foods is definitely the way to go, I agree! 😃👍
You make so much sense. When you were driving & talking.....yeah, you made so much sense.
We have consistently used Curel for many, many years. I am intrigued, tho, by shampoos, conditioners, skin care products....I enjoy trying new products.
I used to use all the same things. For about 5-6 years, I did cerave hydrating cleanser, cerave lotion, Elta UV clear, Differin. I still use adapalene, but have switched moisturizer to aveeno oat gel & Vanicream cleanser (I just feel like it cleanses so much better, yet more gently), and switch my sunscreens between about 2-3 different ones
I love vani cleanser!
The only product I've used consistently is Dove White bar soap - since birth. I'm 60! We are a Dove family.
Me too!
Amen!! My Momma always used Dove & she had beautiful skin
My family is Johnson and Johnson . ❤️
Same. Dove since childhood. One of the few cleansers I'm not allergic to.
Do you use Dove on your face?
Food allergies are also mediated by IgM. Important although irrelevant to skin care allergies. BUT if you are allergic to foods (i.e. tree nuts) they are also contraindicated in skin care products. I think you’ve touched on this in the past but it’s really important. I’ve had a product with almond oil applied to my face and the rash started to show up on my arm. I’m sure you know this but worth repeating.
I never knew running could be so much fun til I got my Brooks shoes! I need to get a new pair!
Really appreciated this candid conversation on our "ancestors' daily living guidelines". It is one of my sore spots with many issues. Thank you for speaking up!
Hi there😘 We need an update on you long-used simple AM and PM skin and hair care routine. Thanks for your videos!!😊
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I have been buying Ella Baché Sunguard Foundation SPF 40+ since the mid 80's. 100% mineral UVA UVB with an opaque coverage. Back then, as a teen, I used to wear it all over my face...when it was OK to look like a mannequin! Since then, I have always have a tube in my makeup bag, as it is the best thing to conceal purple inner eye circles, or other stubborn spots/dark marks on the skin. You can use it very sparingly (as I do now with another sunscreen underneath), or you can build it up until you get the desired effect. I'm so glad that wearing both sunscreen and a high SPF foundation has been protecting my skin all these years.
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long haulers:
1. La Roche-Posay Toleraine Purifying Foaming Cleanser
2. Coerx Snail Mucin
3. Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion
4. Neutrogena Hydro-boost gel
for running shoes, I recommend the nike pegasus running shoes
the 3 products that i've used in a long time are:
1. Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion. a very nice and affordable toner. i really like it to amp up my hydration before moisturiser
2. Rohto Sunplay SPF 99+. I really like it. It's affordable and water resistant. i cant count how many bottles i've repurchased.
3. Vaseline in a tub. Like, the best multi-tasking product ever hahaha. good for lips, around my eye and lips when using retinol, etc.
Very in love with Andreas' sense of humor.
I've stuck to the same products for over a year now (mostly your recommended products) such a cerave face wash and nuetrogena oil free moisturizer, and my skin overall has slowly improved in not only clearness but oiliness and pore size as well. Certainly took some time but can honestly say improvement has been seen, especially with the consistent use of sunscreen as well! Thanks for all your education! We really do use it!
I love your down to earth attitude and common sense.. great video! I've used plain old glycerin soap on my face for over 20 years. It's mild, very little fragrance, cleanses well and cheap! Happy Saturday Dr Dray! ❤️
Did glycerin soap break you out? Or dry your skin? Which one do you use
Thanks to you, Dr. Dray, I abandoned the skin care I had been using for a few years because they were expensive. I have found stuff that you recommended which work. I have been wearing sunscreen 24/7 since following you in Feb 2018
Yes I remember reading in history that at some point many many years ago old age was considered 35 and the majority of people were dead by then! Hope you're having a good day and I hope everyone has a great Father's Day weekend!
Greetings Sable 711 hope u r well n Happy Saturday😀👍💜....
@@whitneybrown4067 greetings to you as well Whitney and a happy Saturday to you!
I have used the same basic skincare items for the last year with great success. I only alter it when I get a rosacea flare up…then it’s even simpler.
I did find that layering too many products in the past made my skin more sensitive so that’s when I simplified it.
A lot of valid points, but Dr. Dray needs to look at the situation from the people’s perspective and address why people lose trust in medicine. I’ve been to doctors for help when they gave me nothing. I’ve been to a derm when I had severe acne. But they were no help. I alone figured out the solution through diet and have had clear skin for years. There are shortcomings in medicine. But some doctors just want to put the blame on the public.
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@@ProudShipperVII i feel that you miss the point. There are more and more people that do not trust even specialists because their concern s and issues are not addressed. And doctors need to address that and take responsibility for that, not just blame the public.
Thats exactly my point as well. But people on here and Dr Dray seem to want to make fun of a belittle people who question their views. Im honestly about to unsubscribe after years of subscribing to this channel. I was misdiagnosed by more than one dr and given meds that caused irreversible damage. Only my naturopathy dr got it right and helped me. We are a walking $ sign to most drs and thats very sad.
@@michelletidler6773 my apologies on misreading what you put. I am sorry it took so long to get your diagnosis. The majority of doctors I have ever visited have never really been interested in curing disease or thier patients because if they did they could not keep you coming back. I have faced this with my aging father as he has had various medical conditions that almost killed him and to this day, the two doctors that should have caught it and fixed it (*he had a hole in his colon allowing gas to be in his urine stream for over a year) never found it and as we are facing another serious matter, they just cannot seem to figure it out. They just keep pumping him full of more and more medication....because that is the big pharma answer. We may have all this technology to discover more, but we sure don't seem to cure ANYTHING. It is a sad reality that in this video Dr Dray seems to just make fun of people, belittle and negate the experiences more people than not have had with the medical profession. I agree on the unsubscribe, I hope Dr Dray can see things from other perspectives as well as her own and not continue to make videos like this one.
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Love your talk today! But to answer tour last question, I actually haven’t been using the same products… and now that I think of it my skin was it’s best when I didn’t change anything for months or years. I should definitely go back to this!
I use the same products consistently, every day. In order for it to work, you have to use the product! Gentle cleanse, Missha Essence, Sunscreen, moisturizer (Cetaphil Redness Relief), and Retin-A. I will stop using the Retin-A if I notice my skin is a little tingly or tight, I give it a rest for a few days and stop washing in the morning.
At 54, menopause is making my skin change, it's a little drier, a little more sensitive - therefore, I have to pay attention and adjust accordingly. And no harsh scrubs or anything with essential oils/fragrance. I used my husband's sunscreen, it had fragrance. I weighed the benefits of reapplying vs. not and boy did my skin react to the fragrance! Red, angry bumps all over my face, neck, ears. I won't do that again!
To answer your question:
I had acne and it’s almost gone, very oily skin still. Been doing this routine for a year now and will keep continuing. Used to buy paula’s choice only, then switched to the ordinary only, got into the korean skin care realm... now finally found something solid lol
Morning
-to cleanse, I use either water, cerave hydrating cleanser or benzac benzoyl peroxide cleanser (depends on my acne)
-cerave PM moisturizer
- TO azelaic acid
-eucerin oil control spf50 (most comfortable sunscreen ever for oily skin)
Evening
-pyunkang yul oil cleanser
-cerave hydrating cleanser
-I’m from mugwort essence when I feel fancy
-cerave moisturizing cream
-tretinoin 0.05%, every other day
Sometimes I use paula’s choice bha instead of tretinoin, when I do that I won’t use benzoyl peroxide in the morning or the morning after to keep my skin at rest and not irritate it too much.
I use Cerave eye cream along with these routines but just to feel fancy, I know that it does next to nothing as it’s just Cerave PM but slightly thicker, but I like the luxury feel lol.
And the mugwort essence is not particularly necessary, but I use it to hydrate & soothe instead of using a hyaluronic acid serum because my moisturizer already has that.
Really happy with this routine, finally found something that works, consumerism within the skin care industry used to really get to me but now that I’m consistent I realized I don’t need more lol.
One thing I’d still like to change is to use the paula’s choice azelaic acid instead of the ordinary one, because TO one is kinda thick, but the price tag... can’t bother. Maybe when I get a better job lol.
Honestly dray I can't agree with you more. The saying "oh drs only get 1 week of nutrition teaching" is so damn tired they say it as if they spent 6 years studying to become a dietician and co-authored multiple studies.
I think a lot of people also forget that doctors get a significant background in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology. These topics will cross over into diet and the physiology of nutrition. Two weeks of nutrition training for someone with a strong background in how the human body functions is entirely different from two weeks of nutrition training for someone who's starting from scratch.
Yes, I’ve been using the same cleanser since 7th grade! Good ol fragrance free Neutrogena; the only issue I’m having is that pesky hyperpigmentation because I have olive tone skin. Yes, I wear sunscreen every single day whether I’m going out or just hanging around my own backyard. Thanks for all your videos, Dr. Dray. They’re informative and you’re hilarious.
Same Dr Dray, I love to read physical books, more than reading digital books and listening to audiobooks. Digital books strains my eyes, and audiobooks make me fall asleep!
Since I found your channel, probably 3 years ago, I’ve been using the neutrogena hydro boost lotion and the la rosche posay salicylic acid facial cleanser. I’ll change up my sunscreen and moisturizer, but those 2 products I will continue to buy indefinitely! I know they work.
This was so fun, loved the video!! As for sticking to products, I try and stick to the same products since my skin is really sensitive. But, marketing really does get the best of me.
We have different ancestors, but they like to selectively pick specific populations at specific points in time, often that they aren't even descended from.
Thanks to you, I have found a gentle skincare routine (including Tretinoin) I can use without irritation to my hyper sensitive skin and I stick to those. I play around, a little with (fragrance free) cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens, but only if you have said the alternative is OK. Different topic, suggestion, buy a really small MP3 player you can drop into a pocket, download your audiobook on that and listen while you clean your house or garden, makes the work go faster and it doesn’t feel like drudgery. I find myself cleaning longer and more just to hear more of the story, haha.
I’ve been using the same products recommended by you for 2 years. I use Cerave gentle cleanser, Neutrogena fragrance free Hydraboost gel cream, and Cerave light night lotion. In the morning I use EltaMD tinted sunscreen. As an active I use Paula’s Choice SA every other night. I also use the same shampoo and conditioner for at least 2 bottles. My skin loves the consistency! Thanks Dr. Dray.
My tried and true ride or die skincare is basically anything la Roche posay. I’ve been using them as a teenager with acne and I’m using them now as a 33 year old with sensitive skin with acne scars. Every time I give in to temptation and buy something new it always ends up irritating my skin or causing breakouts or working for a while and then turning on me. Good old la Roche never fails! Especially the toleriane line ❤️ their sunscreens are bomb, specifically European hydrating spf 50 and Shaka ❤️
I’m still trying to find a dupe for LRP I just love their sunscreen as I have dry skin and everything else is either drying or stings my eyes . I recently tried the LRP kids 50 pack of two value deal and love it as well.
@@bodnarova05 I gave up on trying to find a dupe. I thought vanicream would do it but hyaluronic acid irritates my skin. I tried so many brands but nothing compares.
Honestly, I am always changing up my routine because I love to play with different products. 🤦
Lol same I can't resist trying things out 😜
True! Less is more!
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@@greenteabeauty.2801 u plz stop . Your comment is nonsense and illogical
Awesome rant about diets! 👏👏👏
And I totally use the same skin care products for years and ignore the marketing. My preference is to find what works and stick w it. Face: acne.org’s cleanser, their benzoyl peroxide, LRP adapalene, and Cerave moisturizing cream (sometimes Vaseline too). Body: dove sensitive skin bar, Amazon’s benzoyl peroxide wash, and Cetaphil lotion. I finally found an SPF that works for me and I’m sticking with it as long as I can ship it to the states: UltraSun Family SPF 30.
I love how irritated you get. It’s so funny. I use the same skin care all the time, but I do get tempted to get new stuff but I stop myself. Retin-a took me a year to really see the difference
I just ordered myself a pair of the gloves you have! Much needed here in Florida ☀️🔥
Happy Sunday!. It's 2am here in Aus.
Happy Saturday
i use the same benzoyl peroxide since I was 14 for acne. I used to use cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer for over a decade and switched to cerave cleanser and moisturizer for the past 3 years. The only other ingredient is tret (about 14 months). I like sticking with the same products.
Good video. Tooth decay also played a big part of early death. The beauty industry is a huge cash cow. Sometimes I wonder, why do our faces need the touted 10 step routine, when no other body skin needs that.
I have pulled back on the number of products. A cleanser - CereVe or Avenno at night, and Panoxyl in the am. Neutrogena hydroboost water gel, the a CereVe moisturizer. Then a sunscreen. I did try the Avenno oat boost (whatever) drops but I didn't feel it did much and it had fragrance. Less is more.
(I’m 25, for reference) I will say I’ve never had major skin issues until earlier this year. Never had acne as a teenager. I’ve used the same skin care for as long as I can remember. Just the Cervae Hydrating Cleanser and the Cerevae AM/PM moisturizers. The only thing I’ve changed (due to acne that came randomly, I battled for months and finally) added the Cerevae Benzoyl Poroxide cleanser. The acne is under control but I do use the cleanser still, a few times a week to prevent any from returning. I’m not a fan of changing things. Even with cosmetics, I’ve used the same makeup products for years. The only time I change is if they discontinue a product.
I’ve been using Biologique Recherche P50 1971 Original every morning since 1982. I also use sunscreen every day. I apply it on all exposed skin. And reapply throughout the day. I love Vaseline on my lips, feet.
I do believe that doctors are taught and trained to prescribe a drug for medical problems instead of aiming towards nutrition to possible solve their medical issue. Nothing against doctors.
Yes, I think the biggest problem is that it is assumed that people will never be compliant because they won't change their diet. So they have to prescribe the drugs. Many people may not be willing to change their diet, but not everyone - and the small percentage of people who would happily change their diet to solve their problem aren't even told that it could help. This is an unfair situation. If people do find this out (by themselves, or via Dr Google I might add) how can you blame them for feeling cheated, or believing that Drs get limited training on nutrition? It just adds fuel to the fire.
Patients are in a habit of acting lazy, they’re looking for pills instead of lifestyle change (which is a lot harder to achieve). Medicine is NOT a prevention strategy, lifestyle is! Sleep, nutrition, mental health, body movement, etc. Doctors and pharma are doing EXACTLY what their customers want: easy pills for their problems. People must look in the mirror for the source of their lifestyle design, be it good or bad. Being healthy is a matter of PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY in vast majority of cases.
The Cerave healing ointment is the only thing that actually work for my perpetually chapped lips. Plain PJ is not enough. Thanks.
I find you hilarious and so clever, Dr. Dray. Happy Saturday :)
I've been using several skin-care products and only a couple of brands for the last two plus decades. Not with makeup, though. I'm always trying new stuff there!
Enjoyed This Video Sooo Much! I Love Going Places With You, Really Enjoy the Chats!! Thank You Dr. Dray for a Perfect Video!! Love and Hugs Always!! Xoxoxo
Greetings Jackie Marsh hope u r well n Happy Saturday😀👍💜....
@@whitneybrown4067 Thank You my Friend!! Have a Beautiful Day!!
My skincare for the past year and a half have been. La roche posay foaming purifying gel cleanser, adapalene either LRP or diffrin, and diffrin restorative night cream. In the morning I use sunscreen, the only product I really only switch up. My skin has been so great I almost never exfoliate I just make sure to cleanse my skin very well every night. I used to suffer from acne and rosacea and hardly every have a breakout. I used to always try new products but now I just stick to the simplest routine amd it’s been a game changer
I've been binge watching your channel and I LOVE your videos so much. They're so educational. Thank you Dr Dray 🙂
I used the Neutrogena Oil-free Sensitive Skin moisturiser for many years. I had sensitive acne-prone skin and it was the only one I tried that didn't cause irritation (plus I was scared of anything oily). That was pre-Dr Dray. I changed things up often but that was one product I used more often than not. Post Dr Dray: I've basically bought and still testing every single item mentioned on this channel!
Thank you for having a discussion about it and giving us legit medical reasons to use in our argument with people who tells us stupid advises ❤❤❤
Thanks for the new video as always! I had a question, have you ever done any videos on bug sprays or repellents? Popped into my head while I was dousing myself in it camping recently, and then you mentioned mosquitos here.
Yes I have
@@DrDrayzday going hunting now! Hehe