In this skincare Q&A, dermatologist Dr. Dray answers questions from viewers about some of the most common and confusing skincare topics, including 7 step skincare routines, keratosis pilaris, urea, "zombie cells," sun sensitivity, sunscreen for children, spironolactone, tretinoin around the eyes, perioral dermatitis, anti-aging skincare routines, microdermabrasion, and more.
Dr. Dray also discusses whether a simple two-step skincare routine can be just as effective as a complicated 5 to 7 step routine, whether topical spironolactone is a reasonable alternative to oral spironolactone for acne, whether tretinoin can cause dry eye, and how to plan for acne control when coming off birth control.
The video also covers the difference between Amlactin 12% lactic acid lotion and Gold Bond Retinol Lotion for anti-aging body care, as well as whether microdermabrasion is appropriate for mature or sensitive skin.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:16 10% Urea for Keratosis Pilaris
1:06 "Zombie Cells" in Skincare: Can Products Get Rid of Senescent Cells?
2:27 Burning Rash From Sun Exposure: Is It a Sun Allergy?
3:06 Spironolactone and Collagen Formation From Radiesse or Sculptra
3:33 Can K18 Stop Gray Hair?
4:19 Does an Oil Cleanser Need Warm Water to Rinse Off?
4:37 What Sunscreen Is Best for Children?
5:59 Simple 2-Step vs. 5 to 7-Step Skincare Routine
7:42 Accutane for Perioral Dermatitis
8:15 Oral vs. Topical Spironolactone for Acne
8:39 Can Tretinoin Around the Eyes Cause Dry Eye?
10:23 Preventing Acne Rebound After Stopping Birth Control
11:34 Is Microdermabrasion Too Harsh for Mature, Sensitive Skin?
12:41 Nail Damage Years After a Burn
14:22 Amlactin 12% vs. Gold Bond Retinol for Anti-Aging
15:45 Outro
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Gold Bond Age Renew Retinol Lotion:
This video is for general educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical advice from a dermatologist or other qualified healthcare professional.
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⏰ 5:59 | Do you really need a 7-step skincare routine?
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More skincare products do not automatically mean better skin. How many steps are in your routine right now? 👇
My sensitive skin cannot handle too many products. Thank you for calling out the BS Dr. Dray. ❤
@3:33 What about the peptide Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20? There are some claims being made it stimulates receptors on melonocites in the hair follicle and triggers the production of melanin. It’s also suppose to stimulate the expression of catalase to fight oxidation. Would love to hear your thoughts on that.
It’s not the amount of products it’s what’s in them! If using bad or redundant products it may not help but sometimes multiple products can save money by using things separately as opposed to one pricier serum- and if you use a designated copper peptide of growth factor serum it’s most likely to be more potent than an all-in-one product. I think it’s good to figure out what ingredients you think will be helpful and build around that.
Am
1. Base on day or mood or weather cleanser
2. Base on day or mood or weather moisturizer
3. Sunscreen ( korean of course )
4. Physical sun protection products too
Pm
1. Cleanser
2. Moisturizer
3. Tretinoin ( if i am threading my face i don’t use tretinoin for 2 or 3 days before )
4. Petroleum jelly on folds
5. 10% panthenol for folds before Petroleum jelly
Wow! This video is so helpful. You answered questions I didn’t even know I had.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and for the timestamps!
You are so welcome!
Happy Sunday! Lots of great information, thank you!❤
Thanks for watching!
@DrDrayzday❤
Thank you, Dr. Dray. I’ve commented several times about how much I love amlactin, and one of the main reasons is because of the limited ingredient list. There are merely a handful of ingredients and they are all powerhouses! It’s the best kept beauty/skincare secret in my mind for under $20.
it is great!
Since I discovered dr dray’s channel i’ve been chasing amlactim 😂 i live in brazil and there’s no product similar to amlactim here, but amazon imports major and it’s been great but its pricey imported.. finally got my hands in amlactim the 15%one and wow.. but for U$40… 😮💨
Hi Dr. My question is what is good for eye bag cream?
The answer for ME is yes 🤷♀️ and my skin looks fantastic (not even trying to brag). I get up for work an hour early every day for my skin care routine. And it’s my favorite part of my day
Get it girly! Taking care of our faces is an INVESTMENT and well worth the effort 👌
My question: are fatty acids like stearic acid,myristic acid and cetearyl alcohol comedogenic?
Hi Dr Dray, can you please do a video about hyperpigmentation on the lips . Thank you ❤
I take 7-steps from my tub to my medicine cabinet.
😂
Since I have simplified my routines, my face looks so much better!!! Less is better.
As an ophthalmic tech… literally everyone has dry eyes at some point. No ophthalmologist (including cornea specialists who see dry eyes all day long) I’ve ever worked with has cited topical retinoids as a cause of dry eyes. My eyes are dry all the time but I take a zillion allergy meds 🤷🏻♀️
Gel Nails repaired
my wood splinter
In my finger. It took
a few years, so be
patient.
Very informative! Thank you
I’ve never had a 7 step skin care routine in my life. Lol! Even though I’ve added a couple of products over the years, my skin is happy with a simple routine. I’m not sure how people find the time to do these complicated routines. Enjoyed the Q&A as always. Thanks, Dr Dray! Happy Sunday!! Have a lovely evening.
It’s so sad how much there is nowadays in the cosmetic industry and crazy amounts of marketing. My daughter wanted and bought so many expensive products that never amounted to anything but waste of money. I told her just use what your mama uses that’s a good rule of thumb for every female I think. Keep it simple and fragrance free.
Thank you Dr. Dray for answering my question in yesterdays video!
Thank you for your answers! I really appreciate your input.
TX nurse here, happy Sunday to you.
thought i exfoliate enough or even too much for my body skin, was using 15% Lactic acid cream and/or the Ordinary’s 10% glycolic acid in rotation for a while but when i started using a 10% spanish brand Urea Lotion, boy did i discover i have plenty more to slough off. The 10% Urea worked better for KP I didnt even know was still there, even smooth out a skin tag i coukdnt be bothered caring for since i know topicals dont work as well for those, didnt totally got rid of it but smoother than before i used the 10% urea regularly. That was a few years back but now i couldnt find the brand locally from where im from, and they sold it for a really really good price, less than $10 for a liter. Now i use 20% Lactic acid but did i miss that 10% Urea Lotion, wouldve been great used together
Blue Lizard sunscreen was perfect for our youngest daughter who got a rash from other sunscreens.