I’ve taken astaxanthin for three years. I have lupus and it seems to help my joints. No adverse reactions. My rosacea also improved when I started taking it orally. I’ve had many skin cancers in the past and MOHS surgeries. I have been clear of cancer since I began taking it. When I stop taking it I notice a big difference. I take 12mg and brand is BioAstin based out of Hawaii.
I’ve had some really bad results after taking astaxanthin capsules. After two weeks, my skin turned orange and the whites of my eyes turned yellow. My urine was the color of coffee! I went to see my primary care physician, and she did a blood and urine test that showed my liver enzymes were way too high, causing jaundice. She told me to stop taking that stuff internally-and to go home and go to bed, but drink a full glass of water every two hours until my urine was colorless. It took three days before that happened, but it was another week before the whites of my eyes returned to normal!
@@saintjabroni It was the Genius brand that I bought from Amazon, and it was in capsule form. I took one capsule with breakfast and another with dinner. I never felt badly, other than slightly tired-but I looked like hell! This was in 2017; I was 62 at the time.
Me, too! I started to only wash my face once a day (at night), adding moisturizer right after a shower, tretinoin at night and man... skins coming along. Less IS better
Same here! I find that I use far less product when it's applied to wet/damp skin and it absorbs much better. I also never have a greasy or heavy feeling on my skin. :)
A Stanford professor mentioned that the study you talked about finding out that taking vitamin E supplements has been associated with increased lung cancer in smokers was not an accurate study because the test subjects that they tested, to begin with, were smokers. In this case, it would be very difficult to identify whether it was really vitamin E or the habit of smoking that created that symptom. I understand why one would be cautious about taking vitamins when they hear about this literature but I think it's also important to evaluate the quality of the literature before making any type of deductions from it. I do respect a lot of your points though, I am selective with which literature I base my opinions on.
I love using DHC's Astaxanthin Cream along with my prescription tretinoin. This cream is my "staple". I like to try other products, but this is definitely my favorite night time moisturizer. Occasionally I use in in the day time under sunscreen. The cream plumps my skin and it looks especially nice on my neck. It's so light, yet it really keeps skin smooth and soft.
I've taken astaxanthin for almost 3 years, I'm in my 70's and people, even medical staff, tell me how amazing my skin is all over my body for my age. It's proven to protect our skin against sunburn damage and in Australia our Sydney surfboard warriors take it every day and swear by it. 4 years ago I was also diagnosed with early macula degeneration, that's why I started taking it (after months of research) and one specialist told me I'd have very little eyesight in 3 years. Guess what, I can see better now than I did before I was diagnosed. I've also battled Covid and come through with flying colours. I swear by this natural healer, it's a gift from King Neptune not to be ignored.
Astaxanthin has been a major gamechanger for me - I take 4mg orally a day. Compared to higher dose Vit C or hyaluronic acid + collagen, astaxanthin got rid of certain stubborn very fine isolated wrinkles whereas the others did not. Salmon is great but is more expensive to be eating it every single day (and there are safety cautions due to increase mercury and PCP content) + only delivers 1 mg per serving. I never used topical stuff...just oral. Astaxanthin has also thickened my fine hair too as it stimulates collagen production (first time ever - collagen supplements alone was not very effective for me). Astaxanthin + intermittent fasting has been the 2 biggest things that have greatly improved my skin.
Since my question was ignored, I did my own research and experimenting. @@churrho "PURE SYNERGY SuperPure Astaxanthin Extract" is by far much better than Swanson.
I've been taking an astaxanthin supplement for about 9 months (a high quality one) and I have actually noticed a difference in my skin Hard to really pinpoint but it's doing something.
Be careful it has dht blocking affects. Have you had any side effects with it, I was thinking of trying a month of it as a trail but im scared of the dht effects
I've tske astaxathin for years for eyes, inflammation of joints and it delivered measurable results for me. Secondarily I've used Maya Chia face serum that contains astaxathin and wow saw major improvement on my 63yo face. Sadly, covid destroyed my business and not only the serum but the supplements are no longer affordable to me. Also the researched Astaxanthin by NIH was AstaReal, not all supplements are created equal.
I’ve used the DHC cream for 2 years now and for my oily and sensitive skin it’s a great product. I do notice my fine lines are less visible. So far it’s the best moisturizer for my oily/sensitive skin that has some anti-aging properties and doesn’t make me irritated or breakout.
I'm taking asthaxanthin now orally for supplement it is with vit e. It seems to help my skin.. But then again.. Just my own experience.... Thanks Dr. Dray.... Always always love ur videos..
Same for me. Taking oral, not topical. My skin is so much better. Also for me helps with preventing sun damage and joint stiffness. A while ago for a half a year I stopped taking it and I got a lot on my face (even with sunscreen) and a lot on my shoulders on one day with long sun exposure when I forgot my sunscreen (yes, I know 🙄). For me it is a game changer.
@@tigerskatemom 🙋 Total game changer for me as well. I take 12 mg daily and have rheumatoid arthritis and I do not take any prescription medication. Astaxanthin is a lifesaver for me. It definitely works for inflammation because all of my inflammatory markers on my blood work have gone down since taking Astaxanthin
YESS! I’ve been wanting you to talk about astaxanthin so bad! I currently take a supplement for it since it’s supposed to be so good for the skin and potentially has UV blocking factors?
I've been using organic astaxanthin for years....topically and orally. I absolutely see a difference in my skin. My clients use it topically and over 4 months of use, see nice results👍.
The story is that certain micro-organisms produce astaxanthin as a protective response to being stressed by the heat and light from the sun. Normally green, they turn red from the astaxanthin they make in response to the intense radiation. That's why people think it may be good for the skin, not solely because it is an antioxidant. I started taking astaxanthin supplements after reading that nematode worms, long used in longevity studies, lived 16 to 30% longer than a control group not given astaxanthin. Recently I read that the same effect happens with yeast, that they live about 15 to 30% longer. There is the claim of one study that astaxathin activates one of the two genes connected with human longevity discovered so far. That gene lies dormant in 2/3rds of people. I understand that the NIH is studying astaxanthin for longevity, but I haven't seen anything yet to verify that (although I haven't been looking for it especially). I've been taking astaxanthin for about 20 years. I'm 79 now, but once when I was 75 and at a party, my former boss asked me how old I was. I told her 75; and astonished, she said "You are the youngest looking 75 year old I have ever seen!"
Thank you for the video! I've been taking krill oil as my preferred fish oil supplement for years. Krill are supposed to be less of a mercury risk since they are so small and mercury doesn't accumulate in krill like in bigger fish. Krill oil is a natural source of astaxanthin! The benefits of krill oil supplementation are numerous.
I always appreciate all the lessons that I got from watching all your videos, specially this one. As a smoker I never realized the danger of consuming vit e! Thank you so so much! ❤️
@@mrz6480 Funny you should comment now. I ran out eons ago and didn’t repurchase. I JUST got some again this week and started back up. I think it does help slow my macular degeneration and I need to keep up with it.
Thank you for uploading, You're a teeny bit cynical for my personal taste, but I listened to your entire video because I have to say, it's nice to watch someone give advice on skin care when you can actually see their skin and it's not covered under a bunch of make up, Kudos to you for that. Thank you!
Salmon get their pinkish color from eating this type of algae and fish that have Omega-3 get there omega-3 from eating green algae such as chlorella spirulina, so the fish itself doesn't have omega-3 it's because of what they're eating so if you take spirulina chlorella supplements you can get omega-3s and omega-6 I don't know but I just know that nature is medicine and a lot of modern doctors don't know because they're just taught a certain way and to me they're kind of caught wrong they're just taught by the book by traditional medicines not nature is medicine and there's natural cures and natural treatments
Ive been taking it for 15 yrs and i have zero age spots on my face or body at 51 yrs old.. My other freckles or sun spots faded tremendously and havent come bk and i also do not get sun burned as quickly , it definitely helps protect the skin... i mix it with my skin care oils and moisturizers and also take it internally. It has many other benefits like increases stamina for workouts and also helps with muscle and workout recovery.. i will never stop taking astaxanthin!!
I seen you saying this on other videos and every time I think “YES!!! Someone gets it!” I’ve told others about astaxanthin and they don’t get it. I have taken the supplements for years and it’s top 3 gotta haves. I hope to try it on my skin sometime this week.
@@creativelyengineered4993 Thats awesome! It can get a little messy to squeeze out but with warm soap and water it comes off, doesn't stain permanently. it gives You a nice warm healthy color and glow also :))
Love that you give us the facts! Astaxanthin has peaked my interest for a while but was unwilling to fork up the big bills they're asking. Thanks for the great advice!
I purchased the sidmool secret of red astaxanthin serum a few months ago. I found it for 10$ for an ounce bottle so I bought 2 because I found the missha red algae too expensive at the time. It’s got a watery consistency and it hasn’t irritated skin yet (I’m using it in the am). Fragrance free and the majority of the product is supposedly astaxanthin. I’m not mad at it!
Keep to prescription Retin-A, moisturizer and sunscreen 😊 Thanks again for keeping us updated and informed! Happy Thursday stay safe and healthy everyone 😷🍁
I took astaxanthin for 6 months this year from 2 separate brands and i ended up getting SEVERE gastrointestinal problems :( i couldnt figure it out until i ran out of asta and the issues went away. Just so others are aware!!
I am using this particular cream at the moment. It is pleasant to use but as to long term benefits who knows! The only cream I can vouch for is sunscreen - I have used it all my life and it shows.
I’ve never heard of this, Dr. Dray. On a similar note, will consider discussing how/whether or not active ingredients are even able to penetrate the strateum corneum? I’m beginning to think my water-based serums (eg: arbutin, txa) aren’t doing anything besides hydrate bc they just - can’t. 😭
@@stephanieabutler I use it in my morning routine. It's the first product I apply after cleansing. It's very smoothing and sinks into my skin. I apply it to damp skin, then I apply the CeraVe moisturizing cream to seal it in. My skin is so soft and smooth!
@@stephanieabutler I'm not sure if it's brightening anything since I use Neutrogena's Rapid Wrinkle Repair as a night cream, which contains retinol. It has lightened my dark spots noticeably. I love the smooth texture the vitamin C serum gives my skin but I'm not sure it's doing any brightening of sun damage.
Love the DHC product, works well on my sensitive skin. Personally have no problem without product. Appreciate your review! Take care enjoy Holidays safe
Would love to see you do a Rovectin haul/review! Yes, they are a KBeauty brand and seem to focus on developing products with ingredients that don't irritate the skin.
Thank you for researching this! I used the rejuvi asta serum a while back and while it’s only my experience, I found it helped lighted my hyperpigmentation significantly more than vitamin C (plus Vit C always makes me flush on the cheeks!)
I think Astaxanthin supplement is worthy for body health and beauty. But it always depend on individual..every people body work is different and different result.. Still many people experience the good result by taking Astaxanthin.. For the cream or skincare one, i always prefer to K-beauty product..
Thanks for the vid. There are many astax skin care line products in Japan. Besides DHC, Fuji Film line ASTALIFT is the other major skin care line. Hope these products are available in the US.
hard to pronuonce but its antioxidant. So eat your berries / carrots / fruits ladies Fibroblast - I learned this when I had sinus lift watch the science behind how magical our body heals. Just fab to watch feels like meditation to healing while you are actually healing.
Interesting! I have been using this DHC moisturizer, it is very different than any other moisturizer I have ever tried as it leaves very smooth skin behind However cosdna (if that’s the name of the website) says it contains some “4” level ingredient which may contribute to my acne, so I ordered Paula’s Choice Clear Moisturizer to see if that one is milder. Any CeraVe moisturizer breaks me out. I haven’t even realized it is due CeraVe until I put it on my chest area and got completely bumpy area morning after- since then, my bf uses it :)
I cannot use CeraVe either. I get itchy and it's irritating for me. Believe or not, Clinique's moisturizers work like a charm for me. I have tried other stuff to see if I can walk away from them due to them being over-priced but I always end up going back to it the minute my skin acts up.
I have that problem with cerave too. I use them now as hand creams. My skin prefers LaRosche-Posay basic creams in stead. The lipikar family is good and the cica balm.
Hey, thank you for your reviews, helpful as always 💖 i wonder what are your thoughts on the la roche posay PIGMENTCLAR line & their "special" ingredient phe-resorcinol? I'd really appreciate a review for it,, especially their pigmentclar sunscreen 🙏😊
Would love a review of that product you mentioned in the end! Ps, almost at 1 million followers and I am not sure there is someone more deserving! Thinking of you and your mama...and of course, Tybe! Sorry, think I spelled that wrong!
Been taking natural algae derived astaxanthin ( as opposed to that made from petrochemicals) orally for my compromised eyes. Can't say if it's made a difference since I don't have a control. As for astaxanthin in skin lotion, it's the same as for sea buckthorn oil... In order to have any meaningful amount of either ingredient, the lotion would have to be light orange, or peachy, since both caroteniods are so intensely orange red that even a wee drop makes its presence known. 🌱
Please review Rovectin Barrier & Lotus Water Cream. These are the 2 Rovectin products that influencers talk the most about,. Also, can we get some eczema videos for National Ezcema month?
@@vacationeyes6430 in general the ingredients protects you from free radicals and oxidation specially against the sun damage, but adding sunscreen on top is the best. I’d say its even crazier if it has resveratrol in it but SOD having its place is awesome too cause it has very long lasting antioxidant activity. One of the best from the house of NIOD for sure.
@@lonewolf5969 Of course Sunscreen is a must. An awesome antioxidant product like NIOD survival 0 + a great sunscreen like La Roche Posay UVMune400 is all we need for our AM routine.
Thanks Dr Dray! Rovectin has some nice products. Their treatment lotion is amazing but it has Papaya Extract. Is it considered fragrance? Which Fruit Extracts don't have fragrant compounds?
OMG!! i’ve been looking into that Rovectin cream as well, mainly because their conditioning cleanser is one of my all time favorites. The brand in all is absolutely worth checking out! Thanks for the vid as always doc ^^
I'm going to try it topically for its anti-inflammatory properties - I have rosacea and oily skin when stressed. I don't believe in Vit C in skincare because of its stability, yet I see good results with colloidal oatmeal, niacimamide (10%) and Allantoin. Also very important is sunscreen and a good night of sleep!
You really look great. I’m a busy gal and haven’t been able to watch for a while. You sound so much more at ease and your skin looks great. I don’t know what you are doing but you look beautiful.🙂👍
Dr. Dray, what are your thoughts on Astaxanthin in an SPF product. Is this really a "natural" sunscreen? Thank you for your consideration in responding.
I bought Rovectin from Ammy after I watched this video. My skin feels really good (all over my body) with it, but unfortunately I got a small cluster of cystic acne under my nose/above my lips and on the side of my face from it. I stopped using it about a week ago. I'm returning to baseline and am going to try it again to be sure the acne was from that. I never, I mean never, get acne anymore. I'm 43 years old, and pretty used to my skin, how it reacts to stuff. So I'm 99% sure it was from Rovectin. Anyway, going to try again starting tomorrow!
Hi Dr. Dray. I used to use Skyn Iceland Icelandic Youth Serum with Astaxanthin (Red Algae) and noticed a slight difference in brightness after a month's use. However, I have noticed better results in the brightness of my skin in a shorter period of time using Some by Mi Yuja Niacin Sleeping Mask. Now, I go back and forth between the two depending on the availability of the Yuja mask in my country (Canada). I would like to know what your thoughts are on Yuja or Yuzu and whether there are studies to support the vitamin C content when used topically. It seems a little too good to be true. Not sure if I am getting more benefit from the Niacinimide or the Yuja. Thanks.
I've used this supplement when I use to go to the tanning bed and before I used it I would always burn in one spot on my face after taking it I never burned now I take it with high spf to help prevent damage
Happy Thursday Dr Dray and everyone. Another informative video . I have never heard of this. I had tried vitamin c a few times and it just doesn't agree with mine skin although I do like the derma e eye pads. Have a fabulous day love to mom and Tybee 🥰🥰🤩
When I took asthaxanthin as a supplement, I became extremely prone to sunburns, which is the exact opposite of the sun protection benefits that are touted. I was vigilant about sun protection the entire time I took it, but still endured TWELVE sunburns.
That makes no sense at all! I'm shocked. I am VERY light skinned and can never be in the sun. I take 12mg daily of Asthaxanthin in the summer (this past summer was my first) and don't wear sunscreen on my shoulders or arms - and I didn't get any burns whatsoever. In the past, I could sunscreen all day long and I would still burn.
Namaste, Dr. Dray, Regarding your instagram post, That product is not available here in Nepal. So, Can you recommend any ointment or creams similar to that for my Severely Dry Eczema Prone Hands. Any product that is available in Asia will do fine. I am using Paraffin Lotion. for now. Secondly, Astaxanthin seems interesting here. Will watch and sleep after this.
Greetings Dr. Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Thursday😀n what a Wonderful Vid.... thanks n Appreciate your Honest Thoughts on the Newest Ingredient Like Astaxanthin n Also Providing the Data that u found on it.... Really Cool👍n Continued Blessings to All💜.....
Thank you Dr. Dray. I have been using this supplement 4 mg for over a year now. Can`t say if it really does something for me. Maybe just throwing it away now, ouch.
I'm an LBO with 'Lifeis Speed' where Astaxanthin oil, combined with Wheatgerm and Rice Bran oils, has shown 100% results in improving immunity and qualitative regeneration of cells, in past 10 years.
I haven’t tried the Rovectin face/body cream, but I use their face cream concentrate. I started using it when my skin was just unhappy for no reason I could identify (no new products or anything like that). I was red, broken out (when acne is rare for me) and my skin just felt irritated. I started on the Rovectin cream concentrate at night and my skin started to feel/look better within days. I also had a patch of irritated skin on my wrist from all the COVID hand washing a few months back, put the cream on that, and it also felt/looked better within days. I would love to hear your thoughts on the line.
Dr Dray, help! Lately my face has been feeling more dry and tight than usual I have been using the Cerave moisturizing cream straight out of the shower without drying my face off at all and it’s still not feeling like enough hydration where as about a few weeks ago it was feeling just perfectly fine! 😢 I live in southern Cali btw
Would you consider doing a video explaining why the effectiveness of cosmetics & cosmeceuticals is only as good as their chemical formulations -- it's not just ingredients? For me, it's the wild card in trying to decide what is going to help or be a waste of money, though I know there's no getting around testing a product out. Thanks!
I’ve taken astaxanthin for three years. I have lupus and it seems to help my joints. No adverse reactions. My rosacea also improved when I started taking it orally. I’ve had many skin cancers in the past and MOHS surgeries. I have been clear of cancer since I began taking it. When I stop taking it I notice a big difference. I take 12mg and brand is BioAstin based out of Hawaii.
What big changes happened when u stopped taking it?
I’ve had some really bad results after taking astaxanthin capsules. After two weeks, my skin turned orange and the whites of my eyes turned yellow. My urine was the color of coffee! I went to see my primary care physician, and she did a blood and urine test that showed my liver enzymes were way too high, causing jaundice. She told me to stop taking that stuff internally-and to go home and go to bed, but drink a full glass of water every two hours until my urine was colorless. It took three days before that happened, but it was another week before the whites of my eyes returned to normal!
@@vetsai8199 wtffff… How old are you? And what exact product were you taking of Astaxanthin?
@@saintjabroni It was the Genius brand that I bought from Amazon, and it was in capsule form. I took one capsule with breakfast and another with dinner. I never felt badly, other than slightly tired-but I looked like hell! This was in 2017; I was 62 at the time.
@@vetsai8199 Thank you for your response.
i've been slapping moisturiser on my face right after showering: you're right tis a gamechangerrr
Same! It felt weird in the beginning, but now it’s all I do.
it really helps
Me, too! I started to only wash my face once a day (at night), adding moisturizer right after a shower, tretinoin at night and man... skins coming along. Less IS better
Same here! I find that I use far less product when it's applied to wet/damp skin and it absorbs much better. I also never have a greasy or heavy feeling on my skin. :)
@shaykip - no toner?
A Stanford professor mentioned that the study you talked about finding out that taking vitamin E supplements has been associated with increased lung cancer in smokers was not an accurate study because the test subjects that they tested, to begin with, were smokers. In this case, it would be very difficult to identify whether it was really vitamin E or the habit of smoking that created that symptom. I understand why one would be cautious about taking vitamins when they hear about this literature but I think it's also important to evaluate the quality of the literature before making any type of deductions from it. I do respect a lot of your points though, I am selective with which literature I base my opinions on.
I love using DHC's Astaxanthin Cream along with my prescription tretinoin. This cream is my "staple". I like to try other products, but this is definitely my favorite night time moisturizer. Occasionally I use in in the day time under sunscreen. The cream plumps my skin and it looks especially nice on my neck. It's so light, yet it really keeps skin smooth and soft.
I've taken astaxanthin for almost 3 years, I'm in my 70's and people, even medical staff, tell me how amazing my skin is all over my body for my age. It's proven to protect our skin against sunburn damage and in Australia our Sydney surfboard warriors take it every day and swear by it. 4 years ago I was also diagnosed with early macula degeneration, that's why I started taking it (after months of research) and one specialist told me I'd have very little eyesight in 3 years. Guess what, I can see better now than I did before I was diagnosed. I've also battled Covid and come through with flying colours. I swear by this natural healer, it's a gift from King Neptune not to be ignored.
can you tell me what brand do you get
please ?
Gift from God!
Astaxanthin has been a major gamechanger for me - I take 4mg orally a day. Compared to higher dose Vit C or hyaluronic acid + collagen, astaxanthin got rid of certain stubborn very fine isolated wrinkles whereas the others did not. Salmon is great but is more expensive to be eating it every single day (and there are safety cautions due to increase mercury and PCP content) + only delivers 1 mg per serving. I never used topical stuff...just oral. Astaxanthin has also thickened my fine hair too as it stimulates collagen production (first time ever - collagen supplements alone was not very effective for me). Astaxanthin + intermittent fasting has been the 2 biggest things that have greatly improved my skin.
Which one do you take?
Wow thank you!
yas which brand do you use?
@@churrho I just use Swanson. You can use any brand as it is pretty standardized.
Since my question was ignored, I did my own research and experimenting. @@churrho "PURE SYNERGY SuperPure Astaxanthin Extract" is by far much better than Swanson.
I've been taking an astaxanthin supplement for about 9 months (a high quality one) and I have actually noticed a difference in my skin Hard to really pinpoint but it's doing something.
Be careful it has dht blocking affects. Have you had any side effects with it, I was thinking of trying a month of it as a trail but im scared of the dht effects
What brand did you use? Im also taking astaxanthin for 3 yrs already.I just like to try another brand
@@ND-gj9bx what brand are you using now?
@@markbalogh9655 dht is the type of testosterone that is one of the causes to male pattern baldness so...two birds one stone.
It’s helping massively with my rheumatoid fatigue .
Wow, I’m out of the loop! Never heard of this. I’ve got an autoimmune disease so I’m happy you addressed this! 😊
I've tske astaxathin for years for eyes, inflammation of joints and it delivered measurable results for me. Secondarily I've used Maya Chia face serum that contains astaxathin and wow saw major improvement on my 63yo face. Sadly, covid destroyed my business and not only the serum but the supplements are no longer affordable to me. Also the researched Astaxanthin by NIH was AstaReal, not all supplements are created equal.
I’ve used the DHC cream for 2 years now and for my oily and sensitive skin it’s a great product. I do notice my fine lines are less visible. So far it’s the best moisturizer for my oily/sensitive skin that has some anti-aging properties and doesn’t make me irritated or breakout.
I'm taking asthaxanthin now orally for supplement it is with vit e. It seems to help my skin.. But then again.. Just my own experience.... Thanks Dr. Dray.... Always always love ur videos..
Thanks for sharing
Same for me. Taking oral, not topical. My skin is so much better. Also for me helps with preventing sun damage and joint stiffness. A while ago for a half a year I stopped taking it and I got a lot on my face (even with sunscreen) and a lot on my shoulders on one day with long sun exposure when I forgot my sunscreen (yes, I know 🙄). For me it is a game changer.
@@tigerskatemom that is good to hear heheheh... I'm taking asthaxanthin with vit e on it... So it helps.
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@@DrDrayzday thanks Dr. Dray :-)
@@tigerskatemom 🙋 Total game changer for me as well. I take 12 mg daily and have rheumatoid arthritis and I do not take any prescription medication. Astaxanthin is a lifesaver for me. It definitely works for inflammation because all of my inflammatory markers on my blood work have gone down since taking Astaxanthin
YESS! I’ve been wanting you to talk about astaxanthin so bad! I currently take a supplement for it since it’s supposed to be so good for the skin and potentially has UV blocking factors?
Amie Kay prescription or OTC ?
I've been using organic astaxanthin for years....topically and orally. I absolutely see a difference in my skin. My clients use it topically and over 4 months of use, see nice results👍.
Has it helped with your patients who have vitiligo?
Did your skin tone changed?
@@lamapukas I heard you can turn pink
Dr. Dray, what in the Benjamin Button is going on with you?? You look good gworl!
She probably takes her own advice and takes care of her skin/ eats healthy.
This is probably one of the funniest things I've ever read. Thank you
She simply gets advanced medical procedures done
The story is that certain micro-organisms produce astaxanthin as a protective response to being stressed by the heat and light from the sun. Normally green, they turn red from the astaxanthin they make in response to the intense radiation. That's why people think it may be good for the skin, not solely because it is an antioxidant. I started taking astaxanthin supplements after reading that nematode worms, long used in longevity studies, lived 16 to 30% longer than a control group not given astaxanthin. Recently I read that the same effect happens with yeast, that they live about 15 to 30% longer. There is the claim of one study that astaxathin activates one of the two genes connected with human longevity discovered so far. That gene lies dormant in 2/3rds of people. I understand that the NIH is studying astaxanthin for longevity, but I haven't seen anything yet to verify that (although I haven't been looking for it especially). I've been taking astaxanthin for about 20 years. I'm 79 now, but once when I was 75 and at a party, my former boss asked me how old I was. I told her 75; and astonished, she said "You are the youngest looking 75 year old I have ever seen!"
Could you recommend me what astaxanthin do you use?
@JimFrench, I, too, would love to learn which brand of astaxanthin you take and the dose/day. Thank you!
Sir that's called flirting your boss wanted you. lol
How many mg do you take? Is krill oil plus a seperate astaxanthan supplement too much?
Thank you for the video! I've been taking krill oil as my preferred fish oil supplement for years. Krill are supposed to be less of a mercury risk since they are so small and mercury doesn't accumulate in krill like in bigger fish. Krill oil is a natural source of astaxanthin! The benefits of krill oil supplementation are numerous.
That would be amazing. I take omega 3, and that could be 2 in 1!
Never heard of this ingredient. Excited to learn more!
thanks for watching
I always appreciate all the lessons that I got from watching all your videos, specially this one. As a smoker I never realized the danger of consuming vit e! Thank you so so much! ❤️
Dangers of consuming Vitamin E in what form?
@@saintjabroni supplements (in my personal opinion).
@@lucylucy9211 Thanks for your response.
How about you stop smoking, and take vitamin E.
@@curlyhairdudeify How about you stop being so rude to other people that you didnt even kno in REAL LIFE!
Can you do a video on Electrolysis? And if it's safe for skin of color? (Want to prevent hyperpigmentation). Thank you, and happy Thursday!
see my hair removal video
@@DrDrayzday no vitamin c serum for me post subscribing your channel :) first time following someone religiously
Yes! Would love a hair removal video for PCOS
@@katiebeyondthekitchen286 Dr Davin Lim has a video about this.
Check on Dr. V’s page, her whole channel is dedicated to skincare for skin of color.
I take it for my eyes.
Has it helped your eyes?? I have started giving this to my dog in hopes to slow down the progression of Cataracts.
@@mrz6480 Funny you should comment now. I ran out eons ago and didn’t repurchase. I JUST got some again this week and started back up. I think it does help slow my macular degeneration and I need to keep up with it.
Thank you for uploading, You're a teeny bit cynical for my personal taste, but I listened to your entire video because I have to say, it's nice to watch someone give advice on skin care when you can actually see their skin and it's not covered under a bunch of make up, Kudos to you for that. Thank you!
Quite cynical in ALL her videos; I always like to listen to both sides and do my own experiments.
I think she's more skeptical than Cynical. She Just realizes there's alot of cheap junk on the market that doesn't work.
@@Sky_xjks this!!
Salmon get their pinkish color from eating this type of algae and fish that have Omega-3 get there omega-3 from eating green algae such as chlorella spirulina, so the fish itself doesn't have omega-3 it's because of what they're eating so if you take spirulina chlorella supplements you can get omega-3s and omega-6 I don't know but I just know that nature is medicine and a lot of modern doctors don't know because they're just taught a certain way and to me they're kind of caught wrong they're just taught by the book by traditional medicines not nature is medicine and there's natural cures and natural treatments
Love the fuzzy sweater and middle part, looking gorgeous and cozy, as always grateful for your channel ❤
I’m glad you came across Rovectin! I hear many good things about it but was really hoping you would review it. 👍
Ive been taking it for 15 yrs and i have zero age spots on my face or body at 51 yrs old.. My other freckles or sun spots faded tremendously and havent come bk and i also do not get sun burned as quickly , it definitely helps protect the skin... i mix it with my skin care oils and moisturizers and also take it internally. It has many other benefits like increases stamina for workouts and also helps with muscle and workout recovery.. i will never stop taking astaxanthin!!
I seen you saying this on other videos and every time I think “YES!!! Someone gets it!” I’ve told others about astaxanthin and they don’t get it. I have taken the supplements for years and it’s top 3 gotta haves. I hope to try it on my skin sometime this week.
@@creativelyengineered4993 Thats awesome! It can get a little messy to squeeze out but with warm soap and water it comes off, doesn't stain permanently. it gives You a nice warm healthy color and glow also :))
Love that you give us the facts! Astaxanthin has peaked my interest for a while but was unwilling to fork up the big bills they're asking. Thanks for the great advice!
It’s pretty cheap as a supplement
I purchased the sidmool secret of red astaxanthin serum a few months ago. I found it for 10$ for an ounce bottle so I bought 2 because I found the missha red algae too expensive at the time. It’s got a watery consistency and it hasn’t irritated skin yet (I’m using it in the am). Fragrance free and the majority of the product is supposedly astaxanthin. I’m not mad at it!
Keep to prescription Retin-A, moisturizer and sunscreen 😊
Thanks again for keeping us updated and informed!
Happy Thursday stay safe and healthy everyone 😷🍁
I took astaxanthin for 6 months this year from 2 separate brands and i ended up getting SEVERE gastrointestinal problems :( i couldnt figure it out until i ran out of asta and the issues went away. Just so others are aware!!
I am using this particular cream at the moment. It is pleasant to use but as to long term benefits who knows! The only cream I can vouch for is sunscreen - I have used it all my life and it shows.
Dr Dray, Thanks for all of your reviews based on scientific evidence! ❤️
I’ve never heard of this, Dr. Dray. On a similar note, will consider discussing how/whether or not active ingredients are even able to penetrate the strateum corneum?
I’m beginning to think my water-based serums (eg: arbutin, txa) aren’t doing anything besides hydrate bc they just - can’t. 😭
our skin does a really good job at keeping water out, so I wont be surprised if that was the case
Real good point! I will be waiting for Dr Dray to instruct us about it
I use the rovectin barrier cream and really like it!
Edit: I really think you would enjoy their lotus cream as well, so hydrating and calming :)
Dr. Dray...always here delivering the facts we all need to hear! 👏♥️
Thanks!
Astaxanthin is the most potent known antioxidant. Worth combining with Zeaxanthin / Lutein which are used widely to prevent macular degeneration.
Ive taken krill oil for a year. In that I get both astaxhantin and omega 3. So far I havent had any problems.
you are such a positive and sincere person dr Dray i love watching you and your content❤️
Thanks so much!
I love my CeraVe vitamin C serum and don't plan on replacing it anytime soon! :D Happy Thursday!
Do you mind telling me what you like about it? I've been considering buying it. I'd like a real-life experience 😁
@@stephanieabutler I use it in my morning routine. It's the first product I apply after cleansing. It's very smoothing and sinks into my skin. I apply it to damp skin, then I apply the CeraVe moisturizing cream to seal it in. My skin is so soft and smooth!
@@helpfulnatural do you notice a brightening effect? What about lightening of darker patches?
@@stephanieabutler I'm not sure if it's brightening anything since I use Neutrogena's Rapid Wrinkle Repair as a night cream, which contains retinol. It has lightened my dark spots noticeably. I love the smooth texture the vitamin C serum gives my skin but I'm not sure it's doing any brightening of sun damage.
@@helpfulnatural thank you!!🙏
Love the DHC product, works well on my sensitive skin. Personally have no problem without product. Appreciate your review! Take care enjoy Holidays safe
Would love to see you do a Rovectin haul/review! Yes, they are a KBeauty brand and seem to focus on developing products with ingredients that don't irritate the skin.
Thank you for researching this! I used the rejuvi asta serum a while back and while it’s only my experience, I found it helped lighted my hyperpigmentation significantly more than vitamin C (plus Vit C always makes me flush on the cheeks!)
I think Astaxanthin supplement is worthy for body health and beauty. But it always depend on individual..every people body work is different and different result.. Still many people experience the good result by taking Astaxanthin.. For the cream or skincare one, i always prefer to K-beauty product..
@3:20 we're not mice 😆 hahaha Dr. ray 😂
lol
She's right we're not
Thanks for the vid. There are many astax skin care line products in Japan. Besides DHC, Fuji Film line ASTALIFT is the other major skin care line. Hope these products are available in the US.
is vitamin c even good enough to be “beaten” in the first place? 🤣
she likeeeddd the commeent!! THE SHADEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Yes it is an amazing ingredient...
😂😂😂
Khaled lmaoooo
Actually yes, tho 😩
You literally read my mind. I was researching about astaxanthin yesterday!
No your mind wasnt literally read.
hard to pronuonce but its antioxidant. So eat your berries / carrots / fruits ladies
Fibroblast - I learned this when I had sinus lift watch the science behind how magical our body heals. Just fab to watch feels like meditation to healing while you are actually healing.
This has been my favorite moisturizer for about 3 years now!! Totally obsessed and won’t be without it!
Wow... it's good to know what's out there not to be caught off guard. Most carotenoids are very unstable.
Dr. Dray, you read my mind! I keep seeing the DHC cream at the club and wondered what you thought about it ☺️
Interesting! I have been using this DHC moisturizer, it is very different than any other moisturizer I have ever tried as it leaves very smooth skin behind However cosdna (if that’s the name of the website) says it contains some “4” level ingredient which may contribute to my acne, so I ordered Paula’s Choice Clear Moisturizer to see if that one is milder. Any CeraVe moisturizer breaks me out. I haven’t even realized it is due CeraVe until I put it on my chest area and got completely bumpy area morning after- since then, my bf uses it :)
I cannot use CeraVe either. I get itchy and it's irritating for me. Believe or not, Clinique's moisturizers work like a charm for me. I have tried other stuff to see if I can walk away from them due to them being over-priced but I always end up going back to it the minute my skin acts up.
@@lydiakarma1676 which moisturizer do you recommend? I ordered this paula’s choice clear moisturizer- so we shall see 😂
I have that problem with cerave too. I use them now as hand creams. My skin prefers LaRosche-Posay basic creams in stead. The lipikar family is good and the cica balm.
Omg not me and my newly purchased Vitamin C Serum watching this and thinking i should've waited 😃
That’s how I am in so many products and then the video comes out!
I ditched mine.
@@marianna7702 why
@@marianna7702 since when have you been using vitamin C? And what product/s?
Thank you, thank you, for this! This was my question from a while back.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey, thank you for your reviews, helpful as always 💖
i wonder what are your thoughts on the la roche posay PIGMENTCLAR line & their "special" ingredient phe-resorcinol?
I'd really appreciate a review for it,, especially their pigmentclar sunscreen 🙏😊
we dont have that here
Just the video I've been waiting for, thanks Dr. Dray! Happy thursday.
Happy Thursday! Thank you for all your awesome advice based on science and research. You're such a bright light on this platform. ✨
Thank you! You too!
Would love a review of that product you mentioned in the end! Ps, almost at 1 million followers and I am not sure there is someone more deserving! Thinking of you and your mama...and of course, Tybe! Sorry, think I spelled that wrong!
Been taking natural algae derived astaxanthin ( as opposed to that made from petrochemicals) orally for my compromised eyes. Can't say if it's made a difference since I don't have a control. As for astaxanthin in skin lotion, it's the same as for sea buckthorn oil... In order to have any meaningful amount of either ingredient, the lotion would have to be light orange, or peachy, since both caroteniods are so intensely orange red that even a wee drop makes its presence known. 🌱
Good day Dr Dray keep uploading n keep us teaching skin lessons❤️❣️😇
Morning!
Please review Rovectin Barrier & Lotus Water Cream. These are the 2 Rovectin products that influencers talk the most about,. Also, can we get some eczema videos for National Ezcema month?
I found face and cream from Rovectin has this ingredient. And, it’s higher place on the list.
Yayyyyyy I'm early.lots of love Dr Dray from India ❤️
Happy Thursday!
NIOD survival 0 serum has astaxanthin, superoxide dimutase and pycnegenol. What are your thoughts on that?
Powerhouse, NIOD is the best.
@@lonewolf5969 Agreed. NIOD is awesome.
@@vacationeyes6430 in general the ingredients protects you from free radicals and oxidation specially against the sun damage, but adding sunscreen on top is the best. I’d say its even crazier if it has resveratrol in it but SOD having its place is awesome too cause it has very long lasting antioxidant activity. One of the best from the house of NIOD for sure.
@@lonewolf5969 Of course Sunscreen is a must. An awesome antioxidant product like NIOD survival 0 + a great sunscreen like La Roche Posay UVMune400 is all we need for our AM routine.
Thanks Dr Dray! Rovectin has some nice products. Their treatment lotion is amazing but it has Papaya Extract. Is it considered fragrance? Which Fruit Extracts don't have fragrant compounds?
Papaya extract is a gentle natural exfoliate
I'm an aesthetician
OMG!! i’ve been looking into that Rovectin cream as well, mainly because their conditioning cleanser is one of my all time favorites. The brand in all is absolutely worth checking out! Thanks for the vid as always doc ^^
look forward to trying
I LOVE Rovectin! This creme is amazing!
Good morning Dr. Dray and ALL from California!!
Happy Thursday!
Have a good day 😊
good morning Dr Dray... happy Thursday to everybody !!!
Happy Thursday!
Enjoy your day 😊
btw Dr. Dray, you’re glowing more and more everydaaayy 💖
Really appreciate this video Dr. Dray. Happy Friday Eve everyone!
Same to you!
I'm going to try it topically for its anti-inflammatory properties - I have rosacea and oily skin when stressed. I don't believe in Vit C in skincare because of its stability, yet I see good results with colloidal oatmeal, niacimamide (10%) and Allantoin. Also very important is sunscreen and a good night of sleep!
I would love a review on theRovectin product after you use it. Thanks so much
Dr. Dray, does Astaxanthin go by a different name in the DHC moisturizer? I don’t see it listed…🧐
You really look great. I’m a busy gal and haven’t been able to watch for a while. You sound so much more at ease and your skin looks great. I don’t know what you are doing but you look beautiful.🙂👍
Astaxanthin is part of my daily supplements. This stuff is amazing. I also put it in my moisturizer.
Dr. Dray, what are your thoughts on Astaxanthin in an SPF product. Is this really a "natural" sunscreen? Thank you for your consideration in responding.
I bought Rovectin from Ammy after I watched this video. My skin feels really good (all over my body) with it, but unfortunately I got a small cluster of cystic acne under my nose/above my lips and on the side of my face from it. I stopped using it about a week ago. I'm returning to baseline and am going to try it again to be sure the acne was from that. I never, I mean never, get acne anymore. I'm 43 years old, and pretty used to my skin, how it reacts to stuff. So I'm 99% sure it was from Rovectin. Anyway, going to try again starting tomorrow!
Hi Dr. Dray. I used to use Skyn Iceland Icelandic Youth Serum with Astaxanthin (Red Algae) and noticed a slight difference in brightness after a month's use. However, I have noticed better results in the brightness of my skin in a shorter period of time using Some by Mi Yuja Niacin Sleeping Mask. Now, I go back and forth between the two depending on the availability of the Yuja mask in my country (Canada). I would like to know what your thoughts are on Yuja or Yuzu and whether there are studies to support the vitamin C content when used topically. It seems a little too good to be true. Not sure if I am getting more benefit from the Niacinimide or the Yuja. Thanks.
I was so curious about the DHC Astaxanthin cream, thanks for all the info!
That is why I trust You the most. 🙂❤️
I've used this supplement when I use to go to the tanning bed and before I used it I would always burn in one spot on my face after taking it I never burned now I take it with high spf to help prevent damage
Happy Thursday Dr Dray and peeps ❤️ ❤️
Happy Thursday!
Enjoy your day Reed 😃
Happy Thursday Dr Dray and everyone. Another informative video . I have never heard of this. I had tried vitamin c a few times and it just doesn't agree with mine skin although I do like the derma e eye pads. Have a fabulous day love to mom and Tybee 🥰🥰🤩
Happy Thursday! glad to hear you like them!
Dr Dray 🤩🥰
Greetings Mary Ann Gonzalez hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜....
Whitney Brown enjoy your day friend 😊😊🥰
When I took asthaxanthin as a supplement, I became extremely prone to sunburns, which is the exact opposite of the sun protection benefits that are touted. I was vigilant about sun protection the entire time I took it, but still endured TWELVE sunburns.
OMG! I'm so sorry this happened to you. Very scary.
Stop eating so many PUFAs then
That makes no sense at all! I'm shocked. I am VERY light skinned and can never be in the sun. I take 12mg daily of Asthaxanthin in the summer (this past summer was my first) and don't wear sunscreen on my shoulders or arms - and I didn't get any burns whatsoever. In the past, I could sunscreen all day long and I would still burn.
What is your Age and how much have you taken in mg ?
Hi Dr Drey
You are great with all the information on skin care thank you.
Can I use my Retin A under my Astaxanthin cream?
Namaste, Dr. Dray,
Regarding your instagram post, That product is not available here in Nepal. So, Can you recommend any ointment or creams similar to that for my Severely Dry Eczema Prone Hands. Any product that is available in Asia will do fine. I am using Paraffin Lotion. for now.
Secondly, Astaxanthin seems interesting here. Will watch and sleep after this.
Hi! You could try Cetaphil... Also Cosrx if its available in Nepal...
Cerave healing ointment maybe? It’s probably available on iherb which i believe ships to almost all areas of the world.
i am not familiar with what is sold there
Colloidal oatmeal, urea, ceramides are good ingredients to look for in creams to provide relief from eczema
hey dr dray! could you do a video about Diet and skin? Is eating (plant-based) sources of Vitamin A and Vit C better than topical application?
I have many videos on this
@@DrDrayzday can you link to those videos?
Greetings Dr. Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Thursday😀n what a Wonderful Vid.... thanks n Appreciate your Honest Thoughts on the Newest Ingredient Like Astaxanthin n Also Providing the Data that u found on it.... Really Cool👍n Continued Blessings to All💜.....
You too!!
Thanks Dr Gray for the explanation. What about supplementing fish oil and glutathione pls talk about them as well
Dr Dray how are you planning to celebrate the fast approaching 1Million subscribers :)
Thank you Dr. Dray. I have been using this supplement 4 mg for over a year now. Can`t say if it really does something for me. Maybe just throwing it away now, ouch.
Good morning Dr Dray! Question: Is carrageenan safe in cosmetics/skin care products?
yes
Yes please review the k beauty product , you are the best Dr Dray !
I'm an LBO with 'Lifeis Speed' where Astaxanthin oil, combined with Wheatgerm and Rice Bran oils, has shown 100% results in improving immunity and qualitative regeneration of cells, in past 10 years.
I haven’t tried the Rovectin face/body cream, but I use their face cream concentrate. I started using it when my skin was just unhappy for no reason I could identify (no new products or anything like that). I was red, broken out (when acne is rare for me) and my skin just felt irritated. I started on the Rovectin cream concentrate at night and my skin started to feel/look better within days. I also had a patch of irritated skin on my wrist from all the COVID hand washing a few months back, put the cream on that, and it also felt/looked better within days. I would love to hear your thoughts on the line.
@Dr Dray Is it Vitamin E or Vitamin A that is associated with increased lung cancer in smokers?
Dr Dray, help! Lately my face has been feeling more dry and tight than usual
I have been using the Cerave moisturizing cream straight out of the shower without drying my face off at all and it’s still not feeling like enough hydration where as about a few weeks ago it was feeling just perfectly fine! 😢
I live in southern Cali btw
Thank you for the video, as usual you are on point all the time! You the best!
thanks for watching
I love your jacket! Where did you get that?
Did you ever try out the Rovectin barrier repair cream? I would LOVE to hear what you thought about that one! Thanks!
Never mind... FOUND those videos! Thanks!
Would you consider doing a video explaining why the effectiveness of cosmetics & cosmeceuticals is only as good as their chemical formulations -- it's not just ingredients? For me, it's the wild card in trying to decide what is going to help or be a waste of money, though I know there's no getting around testing a product out. Thanks!
it is a wild card