In this skincare Q&A, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dray answers questions from followers about lymphatic face brushes, dark spots, sunscreen, cleansing balms, laser complications, tanning, glycolic acid, and retinoids.
She discusses whether Coleman Compound is a worthwhile alternative to hydroquinone, whether lymphatic face brushes actually benefit the skin, and whether antioxidant serums can provide the same pigmentation benefits as a tinted sunscreen containing iron oxides. She also explains why Ponds Cold Cream is still a product she recommends and why dermatologists may not be the best resource for choosing every cosmetic skincare product.
Other topics include the BIORE UV Aqua Protect Mist and the challenges of getting consistent sunscreen coverage from sprays, persistent redness following CO2 laser treatment, whether tanning can actually be reversed, and the potential benefits of 10% glycolic acid body lotions.
Dr. Dray also addresses a common retinoid question: is tretinoin actually more potent than adapalene for anti-aging? She explains what "potency" actually means and why claims that tretinoin is inherently more potent than adapalene are not supported by the available evidence.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:14 Coleman Compound for dark spots and hyperpigmentation
1:20 Lymphatic face brushes: Do they actually work?
2:35 Vitamin C, antioxidant serums, and tinted sunscreen
3:39 Ponds Cold Cream and why dermatologists recommend skincare products
8:11 BIORE UV Aqua Protect Mist and sunscreen sprays
9:01 Persistent redness after CO2 laser treatment
9:48 Can you reverse a tan?
10:27 Niche Beauty Lab 10% glycolic acid body moisturizer
11:01 Tretinoin vs. adapalene for anti-aging
12:55 Outro
PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Ponds Cold Cream
BIORE UV Aqua Protect Mist
Niche Beauty Lab 10% Glycolic Acid Body Moisturizer
Coleman Compound
In this video, Dr. Dray discusses skincare for hyperpigmentation, dark spots, sunscreen, tinted sunscreen, vitamin C, antioxidant skincare, cleansing balms, Ponds Cold Cream, facial brushes, CO2 laser redness, tanning, glycolic acid body care, tretinoin, adapalene, and anti-aging skincare.
This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
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good morning, Dr. Dray 💚 thanks for the video 😊
Morning!
Ponds Cold Cream is great for dirt and makeup removal. Many years ago, Walgreens had a comparable and cheaper version; however, I haven’t seen it anymore.
It’s so true! I often find myself at the dermatologist’s thinking that I don’t want to get too into skincare details, because as a patient, you can kind of feel like you’re coming across as over the top. That’s why I’m so glad you exist and make all those details easy to understand for the curious ones out there! ❤
I believe some dermatologists combine skin diseases with cosmetic procedures, in the office. They have been expanding their overall skin knowledge, including skincare. They have even created their own skincare lines.
Majority of derms do cosmetic procedures, as it keeps the lights on. Don’t equate having a brand and giving an opinion on skincare products with knowledge, as many still repeat the same skincare myths based off of what the brand tells them to say (i.e. “moisturizer makes the skin lazy.”). Yes, there are derms who educate themselves beyond residency and aquire a good working knowledge of skincare product formulas/ingredients, but that is not always the cases. In contrast to the standardized curriculum and board certification process that dermatologists go through to get credentialed to in the specialty (which covers general dermatology, surgical dermatology, peds dermatology, and dermatopathology), there is nothing about skincare product forumlation/efficacy that is woven into this part of licensing….hence you will find a wide spectrum of varying degrees of knowledge on skincare, vs a cosmetic chemist, who is educated in product formulation specifically.
Amlactin 12% vs. Gold Bond Retinol: Which Is Better for Anti-Aging?
Probably Amlactin 12% ,because we know that is 12%, but Gold Bond Retinol the % is unknown,most likely homeopathic dose of retinol which is almost non existent
Happy Saturday! I just use my fingers to wash my face. Thank you for always taking care of us!❤
The part on Dermatologists and skin care products, their own skincare lines, skincare routines. -chefs kiss-
This is why we stan Dr Dray!
I love how you addressed Dermatologists and skin care. My Derm loves to hear what I’m using and things I’ve found. 😊
Happy Saturday Dr. Dray!!!
I just picked up the Ponds fragrance free yesterday! I swap between that and BoJ’s cleansing balm, both are really soothing and gentle for me.
This was extremely helpful. I have been watching your videos for years and I deeply appreciate being educated. I feel like consumers don’t receive enough unbiased information. Thank you!
I really enjoy weekend Q&A! Thx!
Asking a Derm Dr. to recommend skincare products, is like asking your PCP, about what supplements to take. They don’t have any extensive info to give you, because that’s wasn’t part of the training they had in college.
About lymphatic brushes: I’ve used a very soft dry brush for lymphatic drainage massage, and it worked while not irritating my skin. I have lymphedema on my right arm and chest area., so I get painful swelling and cording, and do massages to move the lymphatic fluid to alleviate the pain. Along with the brush, I’ve had success with gua sha, rollerball massagers, and a Solawave wand. Still, the easiest way to drain lymphatic fluid is to gently massage with your fingers.
@CancerRehabPT here on YouTube has fantastic follow-along videos demonstrating massage routines for lymphatic drainage and reducing swelling, and they require only your fingers. I’d recommend doing one of her face routines while massaging in your sunscreen or moisturizer.
When you said that dermatologists don’t have big skincare routines pretty much tells us everything we need to know about the skincare industry. ✅
You never cease to amaze me with your wealth of knowledge and your willingness to freely share it. Thanks for all you do. You’re very much appreciated, Dr Dray. Happy Saturday! I hope you have a peaceful evening. 💟
Thank you for todays time ❤ very interesting point about the skincare routine from dermatologists perspective. Cant wait for the new video today❤
My mom and I used to use Ponds cold cream for facials back in the late 80s. Very good memory for me. I can still remember the smell.