Best products to FADE POST ACNE RED MARKS (PIE)| Dr Dray

[@danielac1588]

The worst part of PIE is that it doesn’t matter if you touch your pimple or not, its still gonna leave a red mark. And then if you try and squeeze the pimple a whole bunch of blood comes out.😢

[@brenda9364]

@Cool Gurl omg this so true! my mom keep saying dont pick my skin and it's so hard to explain that it just happens that way😭😭😭

[@msf8297]

right!!!! hate it so much. i can see PIE and am like, there is a pimple underneath this. may as well pop it since it already left a mark

[@SG-wq4rm]

​@carlariggs9376 What chaga cream does for acne red/brown spots??????

[@strxwberii_milk3929]

ikrrr

[@lavenderwinter]

bro you just described my acne thank you lol I haven't started the video yet and was wondering what my acne type is. People keep telling me that I had marksn because I touched them even though I have told I don't

[@carlamarie9527]

Idk if anyone has thanked you for this, but thank you so much for not loading your videos with multiple ads!!!

[@Siberius-]

Over the past 3 years I have checked over every video, and I can now confidently say that yes, at the time of your comment, you were the only one to thank Dr Dray for not loading her videos with ads

[@jennyr1625]

Helpful anti-PIE ingredients: niacinamide, tranexamic acid, centella asiatica, azelaic acid, retinoids, liquorice root

[@sadiajafrinn]

@Elmo Fluetsch Fake asf

[@sadiajafrinn]

Does anyone know if alpha arbutin will help with PIE?

[@aleeysyafiona8693]

@@sadiajafrinn thats what i wanna know too since my skin cant tolerate niacinamide even in a low concentration

[@sadiajafrinn]

@@aleeysyafiona8693 And my issue is that I already bought alpha arbutin thinking I have PIH lol. And let me know if you find out the effects of alpha arbutin on PIE.

[@aleem_4391]

Can azelic acid be used with tranexamic acid

[@Katherine-qo1gj]

I’d rather have pie 🥧 than PIE

[@DrDrayzday]

;)

[@joey4222]

Same 😆 ironically I love pie

[@AnxiousKoala]

My husband JUST asked me last night "If you were to create a skin care routine for me, what would it be...it must be simple". I think he's FINALLY coming around to the idea of SUNSCREEN! Btw, his was fine, all he needed was sunscreen. :)

[@rebecca3745]

He's a good man.

[@HunterDriguez]

Nice! What did you end up recommending? Maybe just cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen?

[@adhistyamanda3383]

I've been struggle with PIE for a while, it makes me sad sometimes because it's hard to heal, but I keep my skincare routine with all those ingredients

[@putitomalo3997]

It’s so hard :(

[@chaitalimatkar9345]

Is it better now ?

[@yewlaol7866]

update your skin plsss

[@NoName-ys1cg]

I've had 3 vbeam, 2 ipl, 1 ND yag laser and still nothing. Maybe the providers didn't use the right settings idk but I'm using tretinoin and azaelic acid now we'll see

[@kmaster271]

Same. I used Tretinoin for a while which I think made it worse and more obvious. Now I’ve been using azelaic acid for a month but not sure if there’s a difference yet

[@florist7743]

Oh I definitely have both. Purple marks appear around the chin and red marks everywhere else. This topic is super relevant for me, so thank you Dr. Dray for addressing it!

[@agazaneksu]

Just last night I was researching how to fade my acne marks. Great timing! Have a good day dr. Dray!

[@halfaxa03]

Same here

[@it6068]

She's watching us 👀

[@erica3219]

I really wish that she could put up pictures so we can see the difference of what she was talking about in the beginning

[@ffiondavies7262]

If you google pictures it will show you

[@Cinderthebeaver]

I thought that too but editing takes quite a bit, plus she would have to find quality photos without copyrights. I feel like if she were to put a photo in the thumbnail, I’d be easier. I love her videos.

[@Milenaiguess]

As far as I know PIE is more common with lighter skin and appears because of the dilation of blood vessels instead of the production of melanin related to PIH. That‘s why PIH turns brown/dark whereas PIE looks like redness that just wont go away. Not a professional though so you‘d be better off researching cause I might be wrong :)

[@sadiyaakter8536]

Same my thought

[@StephanieRZ]

@@MilenaiguessIt’s true, oftentimes they associate our skin complexion or skin tone, for reference, to simplify (it does help), PIE is often for lighter complexions because it’s pink & red tones, and PIH is brown whether light or dark tones of, oftentimes as hyperpigmentation, which is usually produced in the higher melanins in the skin. Beautifully but it’s a simple dermatology reference!

[@chickpeapasta]

Thank you!! There’s so many videos talking about PIH and never PIE.

[@nboss968]

I've been researching this for months and never heard anyone mention PIE

[@edward8489]

I used to treat post redness as hyperpigmentation and it's pretty difficult to find information online on how to deal with (PIE). Needed this! TY Dr. Dray!

[@jocelinem2421]

same here I’m so glad I know the difference now

[@JenLaRock]

Finally! I was looking for this, I mistook my PIE for PIH for a very long time

[@RD_204]

Me too!

[@DaniielaVergara]

Same !

[@mikegarcia394]

Yep me too

[@johnsskincarereviews]

I’ve been using the Hada Labo Shirojyun Whitening Lotion Japan version which has a good amount of Tranexamic acid(3% I think), hyaluronic acids and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. I loooove it! Has been starting to fade my various PIE over my face

[@akavienne]

In case anyone sees this comment, know that Differin and Cetaphil are both owned by Galderma. If you are looking at any of the Cetaphil products that would be targeted for acne, look first to see if Differin has the same type of product. For example, Differin also has a redness relieving night moisturizer which is the exact same formulation as the Cetaphil, but is $2-3 cheaper.

[@annag125]

it should be noted that just because one company owns multiple companies does not mean that they are manufactured/formulated in the same way or in the same factories.

[@lola.stanley]

I was JUST thinking about this yesterday...once again Dr Dray, wonderful timing

[@vitran6815]

This woman needs to stop reading my mind.

[@Cu0601_1]

😂😂

[@Aj33_]

Dr Dray’s earrings are shining !!! 🥶

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@tennisgirl30]

Thank you so much for this video. I struggle with this. Every time I get a pimple, it takes a whole year to fade completely :(

[@ker3nza]

thank you for this video. for the longest time i thought the PIE i had was PIH because all everyone talks about in the skincare industry is PIH. I decided to try the it's skin LI effector and it's truly changed the way my skin looks. my skin has never looked this good so THANK YOU dr dray!

[@simplewifestyle6567]

I feel Dr.Dray has become my own personal dermatologist 😍 thank you for all your free advice my skin loves you 🧴

[@evelynreyes2131]

thank her, by sharing her videos.

[@jackiek4159]

Dr Dray, thank you for being a god sent for all of us out here who can't go to see a Dermatologist! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@user-mi8xf8tq1z]

I agree. Her advice has been a game changer for me!! She is just wonderful!!

[@laurenneblett986]

I've been loving Faded by Topicals. It has centella, kojic acid, azelaic acid, niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and licorice root. It smells really really bad but the smell fades quickly. I've been using it twice a week for about a month and my PIH has noticeably improved and new blemishes from masks aren't nearly as red and irritated. I'm going to start using it three times a week. If it's relevant, I'm half black.

[@idreamofpeony]

Seems like it uses gentle to mild tyrosinase inhibitors, why don’t you use it more often?

[@anastasiabila9504]

It seems like a great product, but it also includs alpha arbutin, which is a great ingredient for skin brightening, but, unfortunately, it is not safe for pregnancy.

[@laurenneblett986]

@@idreamofpeony I don't use it too often because my dumb butt didn't read the directions fully and only saw "2-3 times per week" lol! I'm going to try using it every day since I finally read the full directions two days ago

[@somewhereintheuk]

@@laurenneblett986 2-3 times a week doesn’t mean everyday though? Be careful. I noticed the ppl above talked you out of what your already doing. You know your skin best. I don’t mean to be rude either. I’ve fell victim of so many skin ‘hacks’, more doesn’t always mean better!

[@idreamofpeony]

@@laurenneblett986 ive been eyeing it! Update us on your progress :)

[@megan7506]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! My PIE makes me feel so insecure 😢

[@labrujasuspiros]

Your whaaaat

[@DrDrayzday]

i hope things improve

[@Valeriaa6240]

@@labrujasuspiros pie - post inflammatory redness

[@rubymars5493]

Me too!!!!

[@stephhhmx]

@@Valeriaa6240 post inflammatory erythema *

[@MrLatterligt]

Doc, nothing fades voluntarily on my face.

[@ashap3662]

I didn’t even know there was a difference!!!! You have taught me so much the best dr on KZbin!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@odaniel5535]

CeraVe saved my sensitive skin! Thanks so much for all the advice, we truly appreciate it.

[@SarahhhBeth]

I always struggle with PIE or Post acne redness! Thank you for this video!

[@maryanndriscoll6993]

I love your videos but I think showing photo examples of skin conditions would be helpful.

[@neavsam2459]

If you could research some European products that would be effective as the ones you mentioned here, that would be great.

[@Roll587]

Just got home from seeing my own derm about this!

[@jessie9653]

Did you get the same info that we got here?

[@Roll587]

@@jessie9653 Pretty much!

[@suzsiz]

Dr Dray always looks like she needs a long big hug, so sending you one

[@varr96]

Dr. Dray, you saved my skin with your recommendations, especially with CeraVe. A little over a year ago, my skin got horrible for some reason even though I always had pretty good skin, even as a teenager (I'm 24). I've been following a routine with their products and in two months my skin has gotten so much better. Wish I could post pictures, but again, thank you for your informational videos as someone who can't afford a dermatologist 🙏

[@nataliesantamaria7439]

What cerave products did you try? Also, what skin issues were you dealing with? Thanks so much in advance :)

[@annal3870]

@@nataliesantamaria7439 sad that she never responded to you 😭

[@Raskalica]

@@annal3870 probably because she doesn't work anymore for cerave. To me it looks like a typical whisper marketing.

[@kelseyp3163]

DR DRAY I'm so happy! My brother finally agreed to start a skincare routine. I gave him the jackblack sunscreen you recommend and told him to start with cerave products 😊

[@valdemarmikkelsen1141]

update

[@Forit26]

We need an updateee

[@kelseyp3163]

He is still sticking with the routine and he also uses tretinoin

[@gretchen0331]

I've found that vicks takes my scars away is awesome

[@thaliasandoval64]

I always take Dr. Dray's advice and like 2 months ago, my skin was so horrible! I started to get cystic acne and very red spots on my jaw line and cheeks! I used to Cetaphil redness night time moisturizer and omg! My skin got better within a week of using it consistently every night! Now I'm just battling a little bit of dark marks on my cheeks but overall, my skin looks so much better than it did 2 months ago! She never fails! Thank you Dr. Dray!

[@naddyn685]

Looking fab in lilac Dr Dray! Happy Tuesday 😎🎈🎈🎈

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Naddy N hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜....

[@naddyn685]

@@whitneybrown4067 thanks so much and happy Tuesday too! 😃💕🇬🇧

[@joannmaddalena1084]

Love this video! Stress ages! I found disconnecting from the TV, removed a lot of my stress. Their ‘programming” was taking a toll on my health. I cancelled my cable and also Alexia! Tired of having all our conversations listed too! I use to keep the TV on for background sound, found silence is sooo much better! ‘ ‘

[@BlestinTexas24]

I listen to a lot of radio. Wish I had a classical or jazz station.

[@stephanieweisbart777]

That's what those purple marks are. I always wondered what that was. Thank you as always. I have both conditions. I also followed your advice and used Vaseline on some of my persistent red and flaky patches on my cheeks. The redness has subsided. Sooooo happy. It's been there for awhile. I use sunscreen every day, even though I live in Toronto,Canada 🍁 and our winters are long.

[@chloe-rz9xk]

thank you for making such quality content & not putting in so many ads❤️❤️❤️ lots of love

[@Doodle-p1m]

I love the sweater color Dr. Dray is wearing in the video.

[@Maxinestheme2]

Happy Tuesday! This is what I neeeddd

[@DrDrayzday]

So glad!

[@joey4222]

I just found a Korean gel moisturizer that has centella, licorice root, and niacinamide included! Three birds one stone lol. It’s the ACNE cream by pyunkang yul. Beware it’s probably not to dry skin types but as a combo girly I find it hydrating enough

[@shirkay17]

Loving all of the jewelry

[@Siberius-]

Just so people know, mainly Azelaic Acid (15% Finacea/gel is the best), and then after that, Tranexamic acid is really what will do the most by far with PIE and general redness. Then there's tretinoin, but I can't tell if it's doing anything itself, or if there's less PIE just because there's now less acne in the first place. For me, tretinoin ain't cutting it at all in the slightest for PIE, after 7 months of daily use (no irritation from the tret from the start). I now realised that I still needed to address the bacterial component of acne, so things are looking way better now compared to just using tret alone. Then all the other ingredients mentioned there are like, baby-ingredients for PIE. I've been using Niacinamide for ages and it's also not cutting it in the slightest. On reddit I can see that people don't care much for centella for PIE. For the Tranexamic acid, a great product for it is "Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Whitening Lotion Moist 170ml" (also awesome for hydration, apparently it's just as hydrating as the "Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion" (make sure you find the exact one, in the consistency that you want, since there's a number of them and Japanese companies don't like to put English on their stuff). As far as the Azelaic Acid, 15% gel is far more potent/bioavailable than the 20% cream (8% vs 3% penetration). In the U.S. they are prescription strengths, in many other countries they are not prescription.

[@Skye-m2l]

Oh I wish they make something for dark circles. I promise I would stop wearing makeup forever ! Have been struggling with it since my teens and I’m in my mid 40s and it’s getting worse no matter how much I sleep or do all other good things to prevent it.

[@SmileTimeEveryone]

Cookie Monster: No 7 Dark circle corrector could help! After about a month there's a big difference 🤗

[@Yasminealexiaa]

THANK YOU!!🤍

[@DrDrayzday]

Welcome!!

[@raffalderete6816]

IVE BEEN WAITING THANK YOUUU 😭

[@anabel1616]

Love your earrings! ❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you! 😊

[@candycane99]

Great information, especially product recs!! Thanks again Dray! 😀

[@samhel6]

hope next time maybe you put some pictures to make it easy to differentiate between the two but other than that your fabulos this is so informative and helpful!!

[@leoackerman9620]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS! THANK YOU!!!!

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@deekshasinha2999]

THANKS A TON!!! Iits like you read our minds!! Ive been gouging through your playlist for ages and needed the new version!!

[@angelicamariepazt.casagan92]

One of your posts that I've been waiting for since my face is covered by PIE due to tretinoin. Greetings from the Philippines! :😃😃😃

[@ThyGirlnextdoor]

When my face is irritated and pink from tretinoin I use La Rousch Posey Cicaplast Balm to calm it down and repair my skin barrier. It's really great.

[@jackhappens]

PIH has always been the worst part of acne for me. As such, green tea extract, licorice root extract, & caffeine are mainstays in my routine to prevent inflammation from occurring in the first place! And I use arbutin, adapalene, and vitamin C to resolve any discoloration that does result quickly.

[@paolandre]

What arbutin product are you using? I am using the ordinary one, but I think it's also causing me pimples. Thank you ☺️ I love arbutin! 💖

[@jackhappens]

@@paolandre At the time of this comment, that's likely what I was using with no issues; I can't see it causing breakouts. I have since switched to Naturium's Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5%. It has named acid, encapsulated kojic acid, and arbutin. It's an absolute powerhouse of a product.

[@paolandre]

@@jackhappens Thanks for your answer! I will take a look at the Naturium product you mention. It's the first time I heard of it. Thanks! 😁

[@angelacrowder6127]

Happy Tuesday Dr. Dray!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Same to you!

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Angela Crowder hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜....

[@olderbutbetterbeauty]

This is JIT. I'm 66 and still having problems with acne. Not fair!

[@FixzaMalik]

Are u alive grandma ?

[@SnowBird79]

😂😂😂​@@FixzaMalik

[@tinay030110]

Wow! This is heaven sent video. Thank you for this Doc. Dray! I've got so many of these.

[@samsamsam4790]

I SHALL TRYYYYY THANKS MA'AM THEY NEVER THINK ABOUT PIE!! ONLY PIH

[@violetsky3389]

I've had mine for 3 years and it literally fluctuates with getting darker and lighter. NO MATTER WHAT I DO IT WON'T GO AWAY 😭

[@udontknowme154]

has it faded??

[@violetsky3389]

@@udontknowme154 Not really. it gets lighter then comes back darker

[@udontknowme154]

@@violetsky3389 do u wear sunscreen?

[@ambercallaway9459]

Thank you so much for all of the advice, support and information you provide. You are helping me greatly, your a saint. Love from Australia!!

[@margaret77494]

I wish I knew this in my teens or when my daughter was in her teens abs early 20’s. Such good information!

[@eobrien1]

For real! She’s a godsend

[@tess6598]

Thank you Doctor Dray!! PIE has been a PIA and this really helps!

[@auntmaddie]

The LI Effector is great for redness related rosacea as well! Good stuff, I think you have a shout out in the reviews on Amazon so I bit. SO glad I did!

[@RockeyToes]

Very helpful video! I love that color on you, it's so flattering!

[@mikuforlife1929]

Honestly I loooove the li effector serum!!

[@candicedesmet433]

Before seeing this video, I just started incorporating Paula’s Choice Azelaic acid last week and have already purchased the GM Color Correcting Serum. I’m glad I chose the right products!

[@dormammu4226]

How's it going so far?

[@sherinie22]

Love the Cetaphil redness night moisturizer.

[@barbarawarren1745]

I would love to know about your jewelry today - beautiful! Content is really useful today, too.

[@livingpretty7576]

Omg I needed this video! Thank goodness you posted this today!!

[@katerinaschenke819]

I was literally searching your old videos for this yesterday

[@jessie9653]

I know right, this couldn't have come at a better time

[@csstudio3648]

Great info as usual. Thanks! BTW, that color you're wearing is so flattering!

[@megmeese8051]

You look so nice today!! Love that color sweater!

[@meowtoo_]

Thank u for these recommendations ! Ive had my red marks for almost a year and when i asked my dermatologist about them he just told me to be more patient 😭

[@radhikasethi7356]

Any update

[@meowtoo_]

@@radhikasethi7356 the marks on my skin are less red and more of a slight pink now. they haven't completely gone away but they are less red

[@delreal.j4133]

@@meowtoo_ what you use

[@CLOUDTHOUGHT]

Happy Tuesday ❤

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Thank You!! Happy Tuesday to You Too!! Enjoy Your Day!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Same to you!

[@justcommenting3515]

Great video, thanks Dr Dray

[@ginadangelo6388]

Oooh. That color looks amazing on you!

[@1Arwen11]

Happy Tuesday! 😊

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Happy Tuesday to You Too!! Enjoy Your Day!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Same to you!

[@rabbit5000]

you’re the reason I still go on youtube

[@ANI-11]

Needed this! thank you and happy Tuesday!

[@DrDrayzday]

You are so welcome!

[@stephhhmx]

YESSSS thank u sm for this video, im struggling with this atm

[@gretchenkarakas6255]

Omg I have been waiting for this video 😭💖💖💖

[@marie-claudepouliot9461]

Interesting how my derm suggested i get lazer for my rosacea and “dark spots” i said they were red from past pimples and not dark spots and he said they are the same thing. Seems to be used interchangeably but so hard to get real answers. Loved the info shared in this video !

[@miekesimone8050]

I bought the centella aqua soothing ampoule last month because of your recommendation and it has helped my redness and skin barrier so much!! :)

[@javier8082]

hello how is your redness now and should I get this product

[@miekesimone8050]

@@javier8082 this product has definitely helped me out a lot and I think it’s the best affordable product for helping the skin barrier/calming the skin that I’ve tried :)

[@javier8082]

@@miekesimone8050 thank you would you use this product day or night

[@miekesimone8050]

@@javier8082 I think it would good either as a day or night time serum!! Personally I use my curology treatment at night so I would use this during the day though, but it can definitely still work at night

[@cjblanch4133]

the video I NEEDED!!! tysm.

[@silvaadmindg3272]

I have PIE for more than 6 YEARS. now here me out: AZELAIC ACID IS THE BEST AND MOST UNDERATED

[@zofiaszczucka6681]

Did it help you? What products did you use?

[@elysiam2907]

I trust this lady so must she knows her stuff :)

[@valebellei26]

OMG thank you I really needed this!

[@plnrlver]

What lip product are you wearing? It looks so pretty! 😍

[@rachedenO]

My saviour 🙏

[@kamakama7778]

This is a video I was waiting for. Thank you 🙏

[@britt355]

Thank you for making this video! I'm struggling with a bunch of these currently 😭

[@halfaxa03]

Hi Dr. Dray!!

[@orchi413]

Great video. I have learned so much from your videos also my skin improved so much over the years from your suggestions.

[@ozmazia190]

happy tuesday dr dray, have a great dayyyyyy so happy to see your videossss

[@fairydaze03]

I been feeling the skin fallout from masking!! Thanks Dr day!!

[@sambeck33]

Thank you for this video! It’s so hard to find information about PIE.

[@fernnyfeen]

Thanks Dr. Dray! I often am left with red marks after picking at my breakouts.

[@rimbinotan_8865]

YESSS THANK YOUUU!!!!!

[@Joerpg84]

I find Azelaic acid makes my melasma, PIH and also PIE from acne much much worse. It even makes my acne more angry. It’s a shame because I always see it as a HG. I tried many formulations even the milder potassium derivative. Liquorice root is actually a dark horse and has helped PIE and PIH immensely. I also find leave on 2% salicylic acid to also be really helpful too. Great video as always 😊

[@lupitat4160]

Dr Day I LOVE the it’s skin Li efector AMAZING!