The right things: 1. Salascilic acid (face wash, cream or strips) followed with moisturizer 2. Prescription retinoids like Tazorac and Differin 3. Sunscreen!🧴
You are such a blessing for us who cannot really afford a dermatologist consultation. You made me aware that expensive products do not necessarily mean great results. Thank you so much for your effort and vast knowledge on every skin care and needs! May you be blessed more! 😘
Well said. I agree. Love Dr. Dray. I txt my mom sometimes after watching Dr. Dray and tell her about what to use on her face... she’s now using cerave pm and also will be using this cerave night cream with peptide soon. And I’ve been using cerave pm too. And since I’ve been watching Dr. Dray, I’ve lost my VIB status at Sephora because I haven’t wasted money there for a while now. Thanks Dr. Dray!
No. Think how much money she would get for each person she would see as a Dermatologist. Then multiply that number by the number of views she got for this video. It will be a LOT more than what she would get from this 1 video :)
It was kind and sensitive of you to add the part about emotional health and that how our skin appears can affect our happiness. As a child I would go to bed and pray that my skin would be clear by morning . It cleared but not until I was past 50 years old! I had tried everything and throughout those years I had at least 6 courses of Accutane. Finally I became gluten free , and also my hormones decided to bring me out of puberty and into menopause and .... ta da - clear skin. I wish I was gentler on my skin and did not try harsh evasive and scaring “ remedies”. This is why you are so good for to offer honest sensible approach to healthier skin and emotional well being.
Hahah I myself have battled acne since I was 13. I remember I had fever once & and I prayed to God that I’d wake up with clear skin the next day. I’m 21 now. My skin is so much better. It’s sensible not to interfere with the skin too much in our teenage years. I have tried a lot of things but I think time will make it better since oil production ceases.
I'm very appreciative of the fact that you recognize and speak to the possible psychological effect of having less than perfect skin can have on us. It can make an otherwise balanced person feel down about themselves. Addressing it is insightful and caring. Thanks!
Another great Q&A. I went to see my dermatologist yesterday, and she was impressed by how much I knew and with the products I am using. In large part it's thanks to you, Dr. Dray!
Thanks! I am so happy to hear that you are able to follow up with your derm and that my videos are helping you be an informed participant in your care :)
In the AM, I use Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser, followed by the Vanicream Lite Lotion, and then the Ultra Light CeraVe SPF 30. At night I use the Vanicream cleanser and lotion as well. I am also starting to use Tretinoin at night and Clindamycin gel both day at night because the derm prescribed them for my acne.
@@kharmilakhairuddin2781 It's great! Better than it's ever been. I switched from Tretinoin to Adapalene, and it works great. In the morning, I use a prescription sulfur cleanser and then Vanicream lotion and my Cerave SPF 30. In the evening I use Vanicream cleanser and Vanicream lotion and Adapalene.
I just watched this for the second time with my 14yr. old daughter. We just love this channel. Thank you for sharing all of this great information! I wish there was a Dr. Dray around when I was a teenager. 😊✌️
Your skin care philosophy makes so much sense and I feel like I have been giving in to dumb gimmicks for years with no solid results. I am done with crappy irritating products. I can't wait to share this with my family!
Hi Dr. Dray. I learn so much from you each week. Today I learned that I am really doing the best I can for my skin. I had thought about light therapy and facials to help with my mature skin. Your videos are so much about taking a conservative approach to skin care and common sense. There is so much talk on you tube suggesting that we need this or that to preserve our skin from aging. I think that quite often we could possibly be doing harm by listening to non professionals. Can't wait for next week.
OML I love her! SHES SO SHADY! 11:07 Mark she’s like “NOOOO!” And then she’s like “it’s your choice if you wanna waste your money on THAT” Lmao I want her to DRAG me on how bad my skin is! She’s an icon. Shade QUEEN
I just found your channel, and I'm absolutely grateful to you for your advice. I'm 30, and have cystic acne that has caused deep scarring on my face. You've opened my eyes to how I've been destroying my skin since I was 14. Thank you.
Love the step by step instructions you give and reasons behind them . First time in years the pores on my nose are clearing and shrinking ! Also Love your vocabulary skills and sense of humor !
I have the same problemmmmmmm. Most of the blackhead targeting face washes and whatnot are way too drying/irritating to be used on my poor, red, dry skin :( What has seemed to be working for me is First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads (I use them every other day instead of daily) followed by the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. IT Cosmetics Makeup Removing Balm actually cleanses enough of the oil from my face while removing my makeup that I don’t follow that up with any kind of cleanser. If I did I think I would get way too dry. I use the Hydrating IT Cosmetics “Your Skin But Better” CC Cream as my foundation on days I want to cover the redness and it seems to actually be helping my redness over time. It has SPF 50 and it doesn’t oxidize or smell like sunscreen at all. All these things combined have actually loosened my blackheads up to where they can be extracted with a blackhead tool (before no matter what they would never come out), so I think it’s helping to clear them up slowly. I don’t know whether or not extracting is counterproductive so I don’t typically bother with it, I just pointed that out to show that they do seem to be “dissolving” in a way. I’m also decently convinced my current routine is preventing new blackheads from forming which is nice.
Omg I’m so glad I discovered your channel!! You will seriously save me and my husband so much money! I’ve been dealing with acne since I was 13 and I’m 31 right now so I’m looking g forward to implementing the knowledge you have been sharing on this platform! Thank you thank you so much!
Thank you so much for clarifying that facials aren't essential whatsoever. Hydrafacials are sooooo popular now, ppl get them monthly! I was thinking about this before....thank god now I know not to waste my money and potentially irritate my poor delicate skin 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! You are one of the most honest and humble youtube doctors I’ve seen. I can tell that skincare is your passion and even after a long day at work you are also working hard at educating the public. I love that you don’t push any Uber expensive brands and make it known that you don’t have to break the bank to take care of your skin. I’ve started to realize that all the youtubers/celebrity dermatologist that do review these expensive products are trying to sell them to the public when in reality they look as good as they do due to other cosmetic procedures and fillers. As a 22 year old, no one has ever emphasized sunscreen as much as you and that is a tip I will always follow thanks to you. Love love love your channel! Thank you!!!
My husband has blackheads appearing quite strong and he keeps saying he has tried stuff and what he actually does is washing his nose very roughly with sls bodywash and rough sponge. Every time I try to explain him to be careful with this..and as men are, he doesn't want to listen or use my skincare (sigh). Maybe after this information from this video I can be smart and convince him otherwise. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this. I'm 68 and I get horrible blackheads on my nose. Literally every pore on my nose. Also a few near my cheekbones where I have enlarged pores and acne scars, I tried Clearasil gel on those areas morning and night followed by cerave moisturizer. Took a few weeks but finally I'm 90% blackhead free.
I only use Retin-a for my black heads. I stop salysic acid because it will make my face red and irritated. The only down side of not using it is that my pores get clogged.
Thank you for being real, giving sound advice, and not selling out to the big money sponsors! Question... does the product you recommend actually diminish, or melt away rather, the blackheads itself? How does it work? What does it actually do. I know you said it targets the oil, but what does it do at that point?
You give sooo much important and raw information. I really appreciate all you share with us. How to treat a cystic pimple. Leave it alone or push it out?
Okay soooo how to get rid of them isss to 1. Use salystic acid cleanser where the blackheads are 2. May try leave on salystic acid pads 3. Use Retinoid prescribed by physician 4. Differn 5. Dont neglect suncreen
P.S I used the blackhead biore charcoal nose strips briefly as well. They did work but they left me with broken capillaries so I wouldn’t touch them with a barge pole in case anyone is thinking about it... xxxxx
Thank you for the links to the sun protective gear. I have started taking sun protection much more seriously since I started watching your videos! Sunscreen ✔ subscribed ✔
To think of all the years, dollars, and emotional energy I've wasted trying to find the right skincare 😭😭 There is such a ridiculous amount of false claims and sexy marketing out there, and it's keeping people in a cycle of poor skin health. You are performing such a valuable service. I'm grateful to have found your channel, better late than never.
I’m an esthetician and I have to disagree about the facials, they are beneficial, and informative for people learning about their skin, what to use, their skin type, etc. I work with organic products, and know skin conditions and contraindications just like dermatologists do I’ve never irritated anyone’s skins. I’ve had several clients with massive improvement since coming to me. 🙂 I love your channel, you are super informative. Love hearing stuff from different perspectives.
Andrea, I've learned so much about skin care from viewing your videos over the past several months. They have helped me narrow down a skin care routine that works amidst the convoluted number of products on the market. Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise!
I have completely changed my views on skincare I feel like everyone should watch you dr. It’s crazy how little the average consumer knows about this stuff ! Thankyou 💕
I love how honest you are..and how you are yourself..,most videos I watch I feel like women don't really act their true self..which I think everyone is most beautiful when they are them true selves so thank you for that..you are a great role model and I appreciate your knowledge!
I actually use apple cider vinegar on my face as a toner and it has not only reduced my acne (I suffered from hormonal acne) - it has helped reduce redness and makes my skin feel soft. Also made my dark marks/hyperpigmentation to go away quickly.
This helps. I have seen/heard of facials but am concerned about them. With a teenager in the house, we go through a whole bunch of products and theories and it starts to get very confusing. Especially when you see the acne/cystic acne and you feel you need to do something. But then nothing seems to really work. More scrubbing, less scrubbing, this ingredient, that ingredient, it's head spinning.
Dr Dray please please tell me are ' medical grade' skincare different and supposedly penetrate deeper than drugstore ones or is it really just marketing. I have spent so much money before I found your channel.
Pharmaceutical grade products are strictly regulated and must have many clinical trials, tests and proven results to be named such. The financial piece that goes into such research and testing is enormous. OTC products are not regulated. They can claim anything they want on their label as long as one ingredient in the formula claims to assist symptoms/instances at some level. Do your own research. Dr Dray has some great advice, but I cannot agree with this one. From a “Face Washer.”
I’ve used one of the suction devices for blackheads and I’ve never received a bruise or red mark. They actually work very well to get rid of blackheads. I’ve always been told I have beautiful skin. I will be careful and watch however.
Hey Dr Dray! I’ve been using differin for about 3-4 months and I’ve seen a huge improvement in preventing breakouts around the chin area. I have not seen a difference at all in blackheads. I suppose I’ll start with Zapzyt. Thanks!
Sooooooo helpful, like always! I'm as confused as my chin. I'm breaking out and have blackheads. All this is new to me. At 60, I had hoped I would be done with this phase. Yes, it could be hormonal but I think, in this case, it's from products (specifically, cleansers). In any case, what do you do if, in the same little area, you need BP and a BHA to solve different problems? Use them both at the same time? Alternate days? Cry? Having dry, sensitive skin (or so I thought) makes any solution tricky. I can barely tolerate 2.5% BP....What's a girl to do?
I got my self to a salon they removed my tiny black heads alltogether with those which werent really blackheads.. I ended up with a very painful face and about 5 big pussy pimples what do i do.
I use Evan Healy red clay from Whole Foods or Pharmaca and it is mild and reduces redness while gently absorbing oil. I tend to apply with a brush. It doesn’t strip the oils excessively and keeps my hormonal skin less greasy.
I am addicted to you Dr. Dray since I have discovered you recently. What is extremely demoralizing to me is that many of the products mentioned are not available where I live... I do not have access to any of the Cerave products. Do you think it would be possible to focus on other brands as well?
I use sunscreen everyday but why do I hear many people say we need sun exposure for Vitamin D, and they believe wearing sunscreen will hinder their vitamin D intake
Hello,Dr.Dray! Thank you for the informative video! I was wondering if you could make a video about what to look for in hair care products and what to avoid/gimmicks. I know you are very minimalistic when it comes to hair care, but I'd like to know what ingredients are actually 'efficacious' (in conditioners for example). Thank you!:)
Great video... once again!! Thank you ❤️ Please could you do a talk on dermaplaning/ shaving the face. I would love to hear an educated video about it. Ive only ever watched “beauty gurus” talk about it and dont know how much of it is actually backed up by real knowledge.
Is the Elta Md sunscreen a good enough moisturizer for the morning? Can I put the cerave am and then the Elta Md as a top layer? Or can I use the Cerave moisturizer in the Tub and then the Elta Md sunscreen? I’m just wondering if the moisturizer will impact the efficacy of the sunscreen. Thanks, Dr. Dray! Wish you could be my dermatologist. You’re such a compassionate person.
Ty I have been dealing with not only blackheads nut also large pores since I was aged 6 yrs old. A long time before having ever starting to wear any makeup. I suspect this is in part due to genetic predisposition to them. At least now I know a few things to try, that have been proven to work & that are dermatologist approved. Question: what are your opinions on Korean Skincare? People keep telling me I should try a Korean skincare routine.
What moisturiser do you recommend for oily acne prone blackhead skin?? I use neostrata ultra smoothing cream & 2% salycilic acid and glycolic acid pads etc
TLDW: Don't try to do anything you heard would help, it doesn't work. you can try a cream called zapzit, it's effective but moisturize afterwards. OTC cream Differin is also effective treatment.
It's sort of freeing to know that aztec clay mask doesn't do a whole lot hahah. I've had that under my sink for YEARS purely because I thought it might suddenly be the holy grail for my skin. I can finally part with it hahah.
CrimesAndCosmetics it feels sooooo amazing after using it but yeah it’s temporarily gets rid of oil but it’ll come back...it doesn’t actually do anything long term
CrimesAndCosmetics I feel like what she said about that mask could apply to like 95% of the masks out on the market. When it comes to seeing long term effects. Especially shit like that glitter infused mask from glamglow
I used the bentonite ACV mask under my arms and it helped transition to natural deodorant without nasty BO. It’s amazing. And bentonite clay also draws the sting out of bee and other bug stings. Keep it around!
So happy to have searched the topic of blackheads ... my 11 year old son is recently getting them... I feel like he’s so young !! I’m going to try your suggestions!! Thank you so much !!
My doc told me the number one cause of adult acne and blackheads is dirty sheets and pillow cases. Since im lazy, i switched to white sheets so im forced to wash them at least weekly or they look really gross. White has a way of showing you what comes off your body while you sleep, ewwwww (i swear i shower every night). Started making sure i keep on top of it and it cleared my face right up.
Sifat Siam Please do not use your nails, there is germs and bacteria under there, and it can go into your skin... at least buy an extracting tool.. it’s like $1 online
I am a Licensed Esthetician and we do more than just wash people faces. We transform people skin just like a doctor can. We just cannot prescribe meds like Accutane and use deep peels unless were under a doctor. But we are able to use the same skin care lines, lasers, light therpy, Hydrafacials, chemical peels, microdermabrasions, etc..
There are some similarities on the surface. However. You don't have a medical training so no, you don't have the same capacity and knowledge in science when compared to a licensed, specialized doctor. You can be very clever and good at your job, but these are the facts. You're not the same (and that's ok).
One thing that I've always wondered about, with regard to blackheads, is this: If the pore is clogged with sebum and skin cells (likely many pores are affected in this way), how does the pore continue to function? Why doesn't the sebum, which is continuing to be produced, "back up" in the follicle? Why aren't more blackheads turning into acne papules and/or pustules because of this?
Dr , where are you located , I would like to make an appointment with you about my acne scars. Please respond , have been your ardent fan and following all your tips and skin care . Needless to say my skin has improved a lot , still want to meet you. You have been such a blessing to all of us!
hi! love your dry humored educated videos! I just put on my glasses and saw 10 blackheads on my face. I dont have the funds to buy many of the aha etc that youve mentioned. I have dry to normal skin. my pores arent big but get clogged, the rest of my skin is normal to dry im in my late 40s,. COuld I use Clean and Clear to wash , as Benzoyl has worked in the past on cystic pimples... and the Aveeno gel moisturizer you mentioned in the other video? I just want a simple routine. Thanks for sharing!
Dear Andrea, thank you for your neutral and specific information on health issues. The one thing that I rarely hear and read about is this: never ever in my life up to 55 have I had any skin problem like acne... Now I have accumulating problems. Why is nobody here upfront? Am I supposed to be the only one struggeling with this? Please answer me...
I think a certified and trained esthetician is great. But I know many here in my town offer facials and everything and they are absolutely not certified and trained
Hi Andrea, this video is very complete and informative, I liked a lot you´ve talked about the emotional impact of this type of presentation of acne, especially for teenagers, they are very fragile, and their image is very important for them. I have oily skin on the center of my face with black comedoes on my nose and white comedoes on my chin and retinoic acid has improved my face a lot. Congratulations.
Hi Dr. Dray, I was one of those curious ladies, and purchased the charcoal blackheads nose strips. What a mistake, my nose got so red & irritated. Never again. Unfortunately, there's some you tube DIY videos out there using PVA glue & activated charcoal to make the nose strips. Yikes! No thanks, I'll pass. Love your channel. You give very informative skin care advice. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks for the video... Please tell if you think using rose water or any other kind of water helps skin? I use it after washing face and then apply Neutrogena gel cream on wet face.
14:17 the right things
You're the goat
Thank you!!
Thanks
The right things:
1. Salascilic acid (face wash, cream or strips) followed with moisturizer
2. Prescription retinoids like Tazorac and Differin
3. Sunscreen!🧴
Ty!
You are such a blessing for us who cannot really afford a dermatologist consultation. You made me aware that expensive products do not necessarily mean great results. Thank you so much for your effort and vast knowledge on every skin care and needs! May you be blessed more! 😘
I'm with a dermatologist consultation they truly didn't help me much. I have learned far more through Dr. Dray's videos. I'm so grateful 😢
My dermatologist has been useless. All about products products products. $$$$$ $$$... Dr dray has been a much bigger help!
Well said. I agree. Love Dr. Dray. I txt my mom sometimes after watching Dr. Dray and tell her about what to use on her face... she’s now using cerave pm and also will be using this cerave night cream with peptide soon. And I’ve been using cerave pm too. And since I’ve been watching Dr. Dray, I’ve lost my VIB status at Sephora because I haven’t wasted money there for a while now. Thanks Dr. Dray!
I agree I have had problem with acne for such a long time thank you so much blackheads are more of a problem rhan normal acne
Where can you buy zapzyt?
You are such a kind person in addition to being an expert sharing your knowledge for free. Thank you for doing what you do!
Thanks!
Dont youtubers get paid just curious?
@@Slayy_TeaTok A board-certified dermatologist's time is worth far more than any TH-cam money. She's really doing this out of her own generosity.
No. Think how much money she would get for each person she would see as a Dermatologist. Then multiply that number by the number of views she got for this video. It will be a LOT more than what she would get from this 1 video :)
Ikr! She is an angel
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It was kind and sensitive of you to add the part about emotional health and that how our skin appears can affect our happiness. As a child I would go to bed and pray that my skin would be clear by morning . It cleared but not until I was past 50 years old! I had tried everything and throughout those years I had at least 6 courses of Accutane. Finally I became gluten free , and also my hormones decided to bring me out of puberty and into menopause and .... ta da - clear skin. I wish I was gentler on my skin and did not try harsh evasive and scaring “ remedies”. This is why you are so good for to offer honest sensible approach to healthier skin and emotional well being.
That is a long battle Ms Suzanne and I am sorry to hear you had to go through it. Menopause gets a bad wrap, but there is a "sliver" lining
Hahah I myself have battled acne since I was 13. I remember I had fever once & and I prayed to God that I’d wake up with clear skin the next day. I’m 21 now. My skin is so much better. It’s sensible not to interfere with the skin too much in our teenage years. I have tried a lot of things but I think time will make it better since oil production ceases.
@@nataliakemo3321 then should I not use salicylic acid or whatever?
I'm very appreciative of the fact that you recognize and speak to the possible psychological effect of having less than perfect skin can have on us. It can make an otherwise balanced person feel down about themselves. Addressing it is insightful and caring. Thanks!
it is the most important part
I love how you always call out these silly skincare myths in a very no bullshit manner. Thank you!
:)
“Just use it to the areas plagued by black heads.”
*Lathers entire face*
Me
same
QUEEN OF DERMATOLOGY
:)
YES
14:20 how to actually stop them
THANK YOU
Muchas gracias
I subscribed soon as you said you’ve been asked to promote products and said no way! So sick of youtubers promoting everything and anything.
i wouldn't mind to see Dr Dray using mini vacuum cleaner on the skin to clean pores :)
There’s definitely been a lot of advertising in TH-cam’s history but some people genuinely count on the revenue from those sponsorships
@@veronicay4111 That doesn't mean you should flat out lie though. Cause many do.
Another great Q&A. I went to see my dermatologist yesterday, and she was impressed by how much I knew and with the products I am using. In large part it's thanks to you, Dr. Dray!
Thanks! I am so happy to hear that you are able to follow up with your derm and that my videos are helping you be an informed participant in your care :)
craigjeffries whats your routine right now?
In the AM, I use Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser, followed by the Vanicream Lite Lotion, and then the Ultra Light CeraVe SPF 30. At night I use the Vanicream cleanser and lotion as well. I am also starting to use Tretinoin at night and Clindamycin gel both day at night because the derm prescribed them for my acne.
@@craigjeffries how is your skin right now ?
@@kharmilakhairuddin2781 It's great! Better than it's ever been. I switched from Tretinoin to Adapalene, and it works great. In the morning, I use a prescription sulfur cleanser and then Vanicream lotion and my Cerave SPF 30. In the evening I use Vanicream cleanser and Vanicream lotion and Adapalene.
I’m impressed by how little editing this needed. She knows her stuff.
I just watched this for the second time with my 14yr. old daughter. We just love this channel. Thank you for sharing all of this great information! I wish there was a Dr. Dray around when I was a teenager. 😊✌️
Thanks so much!
I'm only 10 minutes in (this is my first Dr. Dray video) and I'm already hooked. Thank you for debunking these trends we're constantly bombarded with!
Your skin care philosophy makes so much sense and I feel like I have been giving in to dumb gimmicks for years with no solid results. I am done with crappy irritating products. I can't wait to share this with my family!
“You’re just paying for someone to wash your face and put on moisturiser”😂😂😂
PinkandBlue_x there are some face creams and washes at dollar tree soooo.... who wants a $50 facial from Michigan... I got a jade roller yall
That's why I got married 😊
Very helpful, thank you. I am guilty of using baking soda to exfoliate in the past, and thought the red face meant that it was working, yikes!
Thanks! yikes!
Hi Dr. Dray. I learn so much from you each week. Today I learned that I am really doing the best I can for my skin. I had thought about light therapy and facials to help with my mature skin. Your videos are so much about taking a conservative approach to skin care and common sense. There is so much talk on you tube suggesting that we need this or that to preserve our skin from aging. I think that quite often we could possibly be doing harm by listening to non professionals. Can't wait for next week.
Thanks! Glad to hear this was helpful Ms Barbara and I hope you are having a great friday night
OML I love her! SHES SO SHADY! 11:07 Mark she’s like “NOOOO!”
And then she’s like “it’s your choice if you wanna waste your money on THAT”
Lmao I want her to DRAG me on how bad my skin is! She’s an icon. Shade QUEEN
“As far as facials go you are doing NOTHING... nothing!”
Omg queen of dermatology. Gives it to you straight up
Lmao I love how you are talking about her like she's on RPDR
Omg same literally I was watching like she is coming for our necksssssss, put us in our grave I love it lmao
I just found your channel, and I'm absolutely grateful to you for your advice. I'm 30, and have cystic acne that has caused deep scarring on my face. You've opened my eyes to how I've been destroying my skin since I was 14. Thank you.
Thank you - at last one lovely Doctor who is honest, genuine with all our skincare issues at heart! X
:)
Seriously
As usual, excellent content! Thank you for generously providing us with free medical consultation. 💕👍🏼💕
Thanks!
Love the step by step instructions you give and reasons behind them . First time in years the pores on my nose are clearing and shrinking ! Also Love your vocabulary skills and sense of humor !
Can you please tell us what have you done to achieve that?? Did you use the same products Dr. Dray recommended??
“Don’t use a vacuum cleaner on your face.” Period ! Love that Dr. Dray.! 😂😂😂 10:13
The absolute highlight of the video. I laughed out loud.
I have really dry skin yet I have so many blackheads on my nose...
don't be afraid to moisturize
Same here. And I moisturize Al the time due to my dryness
I have the same problemmmmmmm. Most of the blackhead targeting face washes and whatnot are way too drying/irritating to be used on my poor, red, dry skin :(
What has seemed to be working for me is First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads (I use them every other day instead of daily) followed by the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. IT Cosmetics Makeup Removing Balm actually cleanses enough of the oil from my face while removing my makeup that I don’t follow that up with any kind of cleanser. If I did I think I would get way too dry. I use the Hydrating IT Cosmetics “Your Skin But Better” CC Cream as my foundation on days I want to cover the redness and it seems to actually be helping my redness over time. It has SPF 50 and it doesn’t oxidize or smell like sunscreen at all.
All these things combined have actually loosened my blackheads up to where they can be extracted with a blackhead tool (before no matter what they would never come out), so I think it’s helping to clear them up slowly. I don’t know whether or not extracting is counterproductive so I don’t typically bother with it, I just pointed that out to show that they do seem to be “dissolving” in a way. I’m also decently convinced my current routine is preventing new blackheads from forming which is nice.
@@mollyjane2547 I rly do like that IT Cosmetics foundation/bb cream or whatever it is. It's very flattering.
Me too
Subscribed! I'm almost 30 and still struggling with blackheads and acne. So I have been thinking of seeing a dermatologist.
Omg I’m so glad I discovered your channel!! You will seriously save me and my husband so much money! I’ve been dealing with acne since I was 13 and I’m 31 right now so I’m looking g forward to implementing the knowledge you have been sharing on this platform! Thank you thank you so much!
Did it worked?
Did it work?
Thank you so much for clarifying that facials aren't essential whatsoever. Hydrafacials are sooooo popular now, ppl get them monthly! I was thinking about this before....thank god now I know not to waste my money and potentially irritate my poor delicate skin 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Whats the best thing to do....then to cure em... n not get em again i thought they were just unpopped pimples
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! You are one of the most honest and humble youtube doctors I’ve seen. I can tell that skincare is your passion and even after a long day at work you are also working hard at educating the public. I love that you don’t push any Uber expensive brands and make it known that you don’t have to break the bank to take care of your skin. I’ve started to realize that all the youtubers/celebrity dermatologist that do review these expensive products are trying to sell them to the public when in reality they look as good as they do due to other cosmetic procedures and fillers. As a 22 year old, no one has ever emphasized sunscreen as much as you and that is a tip I will always follow thanks to you. Love love love your channel! Thank you!!!
My husband has blackheads appearing quite strong and he keeps saying he has tried stuff and what he actually does is washing his nose very roughly with sls bodywash and rough sponge. Every time I try to explain him to be careful with this..and as men are, he doesn't want to listen or use my skincare (sigh). Maybe after this information from this video I can be smart and convince him otherwise. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this. I'm 68 and I get horrible blackheads on my nose. Literally every pore on my nose. Also a few near my cheekbones where I have enlarged pores and acne scars, I tried Clearasil gel on those areas morning and night followed by cerave moisturizer. Took a few weeks but finally I'm 90% blackhead free.
I only use Retin-a for my black heads. I stop salysic acid because it will make my face red and irritated. The only down side of not using it is that my pores get clogged.
I love how excited you became when you started talking about using sunscreen and sun protection gear in union!
I only trust you when it comes to skincare 👍🏻
Thanks!
Thank you for being real, giving sound advice, and not selling out to the big money sponsors! Question... does the product you recommend actually diminish, or melt away rather, the blackheads itself? How does it work? What does it actually do. I know you said it targets the oil, but what does it do at that point?
You give sooo much important and raw information. I really appreciate all you share with us. How to treat a cystic pimple. Leave it alone or push it out?
Okay soooo how to get rid of them isss to
1. Use salystic acid cleanser where the blackheads are
2. May try leave on salystic acid pads
3. Use Retinoid prescribed by physician
4. Differn
5. Dont neglect suncreen
P.S I used the blackhead biore charcoal nose strips briefly as well. They did work but they left me with broken capillaries so I wouldn’t touch them with a barge pole in case anyone is thinking about it... xxxxx
Spironolactone has made all the difference in my acne. I love it!
Thank you for the links to the sun protective gear. I have started taking sun protection much more seriously since I started watching your videos! Sunscreen ✔ subscribed ✔
They help alot! Hope you are having a great day :)
Plz do a skincare routine for dry and sensative skin
Please
Your videos have helped my skin so much! Thank you for creating videos and helping so many people who are struggling.
To think of all the years, dollars, and emotional energy I've wasted trying to find the right skincare 😭😭 There is such a ridiculous amount of false claims and sexy marketing out there, and it's keeping people in a cycle of poor skin health. You are performing such a valuable service. I'm grateful to have found your channel, better late than never.
I’m an esthetician and I have to disagree about the facials, they are beneficial, and informative for people learning about their skin, what to use, their skin type, etc. I work with organic products, and know skin conditions and contraindications just like dermatologists do I’ve never irritated anyone’s skins. I’ve had several clients with massive improvement since coming to me. 🙂 I love your channel, you are super informative. Love hearing stuff from different perspectives.
I agree it may not work for her or for everyone. I however have noticed a long term difference since I started getting them once a month.
Thank you! Your videos are so good, so much information
thanks!
your watermelon tapping video is awesome!
Did anyone else got a Sheldon vibe from her? Like, she obviusly knows what she is talking about, but she is shady too😂😂 Loved her, new sub
Andrea, I've learned so much about skin care from viewing your videos over the past several months. They have helped me narrow down a skin care routine that works amidst the convoluted number of products on the market. Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise!
thanks for watching
"Don't use a vacuum cleaner on your face!" I am hooked to these videos. Thank you for being informative and hilarious at the same time - you rock!
:)
I have completely changed my views on skincare I feel like everyone should watch you dr. It’s crazy how little the average consumer knows about this stuff ! Thankyou 💕
:)
I only have blackheads on my nose and I feel shy whenever I go out, the sun ruins everything. It's just literally flexing my blackheads.
I love how honest you are..and how you are yourself..,most videos I watch I feel like women don't really act their true self..which I think everyone is most beautiful when they are them true selves so thank you for that..you are a great role model and I appreciate your knowledge!
Thanks Ms Stacy!
I'm guilty of trying some of these methods. Thank you (AGAIN) for educating me. Have a beautiful day!!
Happy Friday :)
I actually use apple cider vinegar on my face as a toner and it has not only reduced my acne (I suffered from hormonal acne) - it has helped reduce redness and makes my skin feel soft. Also made my dark marks/hyperpigmentation to go away quickly.
I've been binge watching all your videos. Your so knowledgeable and I've learned a lot from you! Thank you for all the helpful tips. Your amazing!💖
This helps. I have seen/heard of facials but am concerned about them. With a teenager in the house, we go through a whole bunch of products and theories and it starts to get very confusing. Especially when you see the acne/cystic acne and you feel you need to do something. But then nothing seems to really work. More scrubbing, less scrubbing, this ingredient, that ingredient, it's head spinning.
Dr Dray please please tell me are ' medical grade' skincare different and supposedly penetrate deeper than drugstore ones or is it really just marketing. I have spent so much money before I found your channel.
gimmicky lie
Pharmaceutical grade products are strictly regulated and must have many clinical trials, tests and proven results to be named such. The financial piece that goes into such research and testing is enormous. OTC products are not regulated. They can claim anything they want on their label as long as one ingredient in the formula claims to assist symptoms/instances at some level.
Do your own research. Dr Dray has some great advice, but I cannot agree with this one. From a “Face Washer.”
Read the ingredients. To quote hyram, ingredients dont lie. :)
I’ve used one of the suction devices for blackheads and I’ve never received a bruise or red mark. They actually work very well to get rid of blackheads. I’ve always been told I have beautiful skin. I will be careful and watch however.
Hey Dr Dray! I’ve been using differin for about 3-4 months and I’ve seen a huge improvement in preventing breakouts around the chin area. I have not seen a difference at all in blackheads. I suppose I’ll start with Zapzyt. Thanks!
:) glad to hear things are improving
Sooooooo helpful, like always! I'm as confused as my chin. I'm breaking out and have blackheads. All this is new to me. At 60, I had hoped I would be done with this phase. Yes, it could be hormonal but I think, in this case, it's from products (specifically, cleansers). In any case, what do you do if, in the same little area, you need BP and a BHA to solve different problems? Use them both at the same time? Alternate days? Cry? Having dry, sensitive skin (or so I thought) makes any solution tricky. I can barely tolerate 2.5% BP....What's a girl to do?
Ugh blackheads, but Differin is helping. Thanks Dr. Dray!
She's so cute! "No! Don't be vacuuming your face!" She's adorable 💚💚💚
Your smile is beautiful, and thanks for the information (runs to rinse of lemon juice).
Thanks for the tip about Stridex. I bought it after watching the video and it has really cleared up my skin. Thanks again!!!
I got my self to a salon they removed my tiny black heads alltogether with those which werent really blackheads.. I ended up with a very painful face and about 5 big pussy pimples what do i do.
Waited for this topic. Thanks a lot! Greetings from the Philippines!
Happy Friday :)
I use Evan Healy red clay from Whole Foods or Pharmaca and it is mild and reduces redness while gently absorbing oil. I tend to apply with a brush. It doesn’t strip the oils excessively and keeps my hormonal skin less greasy.
I love your dry sense of humor and sarcasm! :P
Officially my favorite TH-cam channel 🙌🏼
:)
Mine too🙌
Love the vlog, I can not tell you how much I have learned. The sessions are getting more interesting by the day, just love them Thank you sooo!!! much
Thanks!
I am addicted to you Dr. Dray since I have discovered you recently. What is extremely demoralizing to me is that many of the products mentioned are not available where I live... I do not have access to any of the Cerave products.
Do you think it would be possible to focus on other brands as well?
Suction purpura. You are an excellent teacher and I loved your transition to the layman's example. :-) Robin
Thanks!
I use sunscreen everyday but why do I hear many people say we need sun exposure for Vitamin D, and they believe wearing sunscreen will hinder their vitamin D intake
Hello,Dr.Dray! Thank you for the informative video!
I was wondering if you could make a video about what to look for in hair care products and what to avoid/gimmicks. I know you are very minimalistic when it comes to hair care, but I'd like to know what ingredients are actually 'efficacious' (in conditioners for example).
Thank you!:)
:)
Great video... once again!! Thank you ❤️
Please could you do a talk on dermaplaning/ shaving the face. I would love to hear an educated video about it. Ive only ever watched “beauty gurus” talk about it and dont know how much of it is actually backed up by real knowledge.
Thanks!
Is the Elta Md sunscreen a good enough moisturizer for the morning? Can I put the cerave am and then the Elta Md as a top layer? Or can I use the Cerave moisturizer in the Tub and then the Elta Md sunscreen? I’m just wondering if the moisturizer will impact the efficacy of the sunscreen. Thanks, Dr. Dray! Wish you could be my dermatologist. You’re such a compassionate person.
i find it to be so...however i live in a humid climate...don't put moisturizer on top of sunscreen...do the opposite
Ty I have been dealing with not only blackheads nut also large pores since I was aged 6 yrs old. A long time before having ever starting to wear any makeup. I suspect this is in part due to genetic predisposition to them. At least now I know a few things to try, that have been proven to work & that are dermatologist approved. Question: what are your opinions on Korean Skincare? People keep telling me I should try a Korean skincare routine.
Do you have a video on how to deal with broken capillaries on the face? Thanks
Tom Jones
Research VBeam laser and watch her videos on rosacea.
Yes, laser can eliminate them. Flavanoids and EFAs help support vessel wall strength preventively. From a “Face Washer”. 😉
She kept it SO real!
What moisturiser do you recommend for oily acne prone blackhead skin?? I use neostrata ultra smoothing cream & 2% salycilic acid and glycolic acid pads etc
TLDW: Don't try to do anything you heard would help, it doesn't work. you can try a cream called zapzit, it's effective but moisturize afterwards. OTC cream Differin is also effective treatment.
It's sort of freeing to know that aztec clay mask doesn't do a whole lot hahah. I've had that under my sink for YEARS purely because I thought it might suddenly be the holy grail for my skin. I can finally part with it hahah.
CrimesAndCosmetics it feels sooooo amazing after using it but yeah it’s temporarily gets rid of oil but it’ll come back...it doesn’t actually do anything long term
CrimesAndCosmetics I feel like what she said about that mask could apply to like 95% of the masks out on the market. When it comes to seeing long term effects. Especially shit like that glitter infused mask from glamglow
I used the bentonite ACV mask under my arms and it helped transition to natural deodorant without nasty BO. It’s amazing. And bentonite clay also draws the sting out of bee and other bug stings. Keep it around!
OOH this is good to know!! Thanks for the tips!
So happy to have searched the topic of blackheads ... my 11 year old son is recently getting them... I feel like he’s so young !! I’m going to try your suggestions!! Thank you so much !!
You are amazing! Thanks so much for uploading these skin care related videos! Always learn so much from them :)
My doc told me the number one cause of adult acne and blackheads is dirty sheets and pillow cases. Since im lazy, i switched to white sheets so im forced to wash them at least weekly or they look really gross. White has a way of showing you what comes off your body while you sleep, ewwwww (i swear i shower every night). Started making sure i keep on top of it and it cleared my face right up.
What do you say about extractions with the tools? Such as needles, etc.
I use my nails
She has said in other videos (she actually has a full video about it) to leave extraction to a professional
@@leigh-annamsing7458 well the professional charges a lot of money..and not all are rich in this fking world
Sifat Siam Please do not use your nails, there is germs and bacteria under there, and it can go into your skin... at least buy an extracting tool.. it’s like $1 online
I am a Licensed Esthetician and we do more than just wash people faces. We transform people skin just like a doctor can. We just cannot prescribe meds like Accutane and use deep peels unless were under a doctor. But we are able to use the same skin care lines, lasers, light therpy, Hydrafacials, chemical peels, microdermabrasions, etc..
There are some similarities on the surface. However. You don't have a medical training so no, you don't have the same capacity and knowledge in science when compared to a licensed, specialized doctor. You can be very clever and good at your job, but these are the facts. You're not the same (and that's ok).
Dr Dray you have so many mic drop moments you should have one on hand😊
teehee
Shar Roon + 😆😆😆
One thing that I've always wondered about, with regard to blackheads, is this: If the pore is clogged with sebum and skin cells (likely many pores are affected in this way), how does the pore continue to function? Why doesn't the sebum, which is continuing to be produced, "back up" in the follicle? Why aren't more blackheads turning into acne papules and/or pustules because of this?
many do go on to become an acne papule
Thank you for your response. 🙂
i love how im half way through the video, and all the answers I'm getting is no don't use that.
Dr , where are you located , I would like to make an appointment with you about my acne scars. Please respond , have been your ardent fan and following all your tips and skin care . Needless to say my skin has improved a lot , still want to meet you.
You have been such a blessing to all of us!
hi! love your dry humored educated videos! I just put on my glasses and saw 10 blackheads on my face. I dont have the funds to buy many of the aha etc that youve mentioned. I have dry to normal skin. my pores arent big but get clogged, the rest of my skin is normal to dry im in my late 40s,. COuld I use Clean and Clear to wash , as Benzoyl has worked in the past on cystic pimples... and the Aveeno gel moisturizer you mentioned in the other video? I just want a simple routine. Thanks for sharing!
Dear Andrea, thank you for your neutral and specific information on health issues. The one thing that I rarely hear and read about is this: never ever in my life up to 55 have I had any skin problem like acne... Now I have accumulating problems. Why is nobody here upfront? Am I supposed to be the only one struggeling with this? Please answer me...
I'm curious, so are estheticians worthless? That's what I'm getting out of this
No we do more than just wash your face. We also apply chemical peels, and microdermabrasions, Hydrafacials, lasers etc.. How dare she lol
That's what I heard too. I wish I had known before I spent thousands of dollars on education and licensing 😣
I think a certified and trained esthetician is great. But I know many here in my town offer facials and everything and they are absolutely not certified and trained
Wow the facial thing is shocking. I spend hundreds on facials. What about laser facials like active laser or V-beam?
I can’t afford this kind of advice so thank you so much!!!
How can we get rid of blackhead with rosacea? When skin cant tolerate salicylique acid
Hi Andrea, this video is very complete and informative, I liked a lot you´ve talked about the emotional impact of this type of presentation of acne, especially for teenagers, they are very fragile, and their image is very important for them. I have oily skin on the center of my face with black comedoes on my nose and white comedoes on my chin and retinoic acid has improved my face a lot. Congratulations.
Thanks! So glad to hear things are getting better :)
Hi Dr. Dray, I was one of those curious ladies, and purchased the charcoal blackheads nose strips. What a mistake, my nose got so red & irritated. Never again. Unfortunately, there's some you tube DIY videos out there using PVA glue & activated charcoal to make the nose strips. Yikes! No thanks, I'll pass. Love your channel. You give very informative skin care advice. Keep the videos coming.
Yikes! Thanks!
Thanks for the video... Please tell if you think using rose water or any other kind of water helps skin? I use it after washing face and then apply Neutrogena gel cream on wet face.
no, they don't
What about toners?
No. Perfumed water does not help your skin. It may sound nice to think that. But NO
I would like to hear what you have to say about self tanner and spray tans. Thanks!