Does Retinol Always Work? | Dr. Shereene Idriss

[@alya27092]

I would like to see you talking about the growth factors and stem cells in skincare products because not all of them are created equal. They can come from different sources and I think it is confusing for people. It is kind of same situation like this video with “bio retinol”. Thanks for sharing!🙂

[@xenondoro8573]

It would be interesting to hear her opinion considering dermatologist Stefani Kappel advises against them. She's been working with skin cancer patients and says the growth factors also grow cancer cells and therefore she can not recommend them.

[@24tommyst]

We're no longer hibernating or being depressed? Sigh...alright, dammit...I'm out of bed....for now....

[@karmaleenash2841]

Yeah, I guess I can try it….

[@lilbabyspookybatz9189]

Me watching this laying down when I need to take my dog for a walk 😂

[@Justcetriyaart]

I'm depressed going back out

[@Keira88]

😂😂she's the boss!! Let's follow❤ I love Dr Idriss🎉🎉

[@bunnycoulter7970]

That was exactly my thought when she said that!

[@PurpyLove]

I don’t wanna blame anyone and I realize it’s more of a me problem, but tbh I have to admit, that by now words like “eco”, “bio”, “natural”, etc on the package of anything is suuuuuch a turn off for me that I won’t even care to check the ingredients (and potentially miss a dream product maybe). I generally never been a person who’s like “omg that’s natural so it must be good”, more like other way around, but by 2024 this bio-hysteria and cringe marketing went so far that now all these “natural” phrases are automatically a sign of deceit for me.

[@Lady.Lynn.Z]

I'll add another one to your list. "Clean". Huh??

[@PurpyLove]

@@Lady.Lynn.Z truuuueeee

[@gailjohnson1205]

Same here!

[@kvacka]

Sameee

[@karenedwards3721]

To bad for you

[@Just-Paige]

Saw you today at the Sephora on 5th and 19th. Didn’t say hello, but was taken about how kind you were to the staff and everyone who wanted to say hello to you. Good luck with the brand!

[@stephaniemaynard8450]

Got the VIP email and SUPER excited!!!! Congrats on your continued growth and success!

[@cararynearson728]

I would love a video on retinol and retinal recommendations based on trust in the company and formulation ( how much research / clinical trials were done and how controlled were those clinical trials). We have such an oversaturation of products in the beauty industry. How do we know which to pick for the best results when it comes to long-term use if you can't tolerate perscription strength. Thank you for your content. Love your channel!!

[@vanessamulquiney9432]

I’ve just been diagnosed with Blepharitis-I would love a video on at home care, products to use/avoid. Seems a very common condition. All my skincare/makeup is in the bin 😢 thank you!

[@SoMia95_]

hello to my favorite doctor out there !grettings from norway.

[@nutrirebyanaluarrivillaga2646]

You have NO IDEA how much my skin has improved after I started following your advice! I am a 40 year old dietitian haha I live in Florida where we get so much sunshine!!!!! I used to wash my face with whatever soap I had in the shower, moisturize with whatever body lotion I had haha and never wore sunscreen on my face, only when I went to the beach. Now, I used my Cerave cleanser and moisturizer, 0.05 tretinoin, Cerave tinted sunscreen, vitamin C... even Amlactin on my body and wow the change has been amazing! Thank you for all you share!!! And also, YOU ARE SO PRETTY! haha

[@mariamendez4459]

I’m also in Florida ☀️ Which cerave cleanser do you use?

[@kevinsattarzade6534]

Hey 😁 I am not a lawyer yet but I am in my last year of law school, the "bio-retinoid" although is trademarked by that specific company, it may have become a generic name if its widely used by consumers to refer to a type of product rather than the brand. Therefore, it might become challenging for the original trademark holder to enforce exclusivity. Or they may have a licensing agreements which the trademark owner might have an agreement with other companies... (this is not a legal advise ;) lol

[@albertqhumperdinck]

Good morning! I like watching your videos primarily to learn about various skin concerns, but I also really like hearing about the regulatory labyrinth of what companies are allowed to say about a particular thing. I sometimes work on recipe and food product development as part of my job and its very interesting to see the parallels between the two industries, and how much of the burden of research and testing is tied not to the properties of the ingredients themselves, but just to what kinds of CLAIMS you want to make about them. Wild stuff! Anyway thanks for another great video.

[@SahandSafin-mh8mz]

Not every thing new is great. i love dr.shereene because when she says something is bad she has a scientific evidence and she explains the mechanism of action of a skin ingredient perfectly not like some doctors tell you this is bad but how the hell is it scientifically ?

[@angelsgirl515]

My most favorite person to watch on KZbin and Instagram. I love watching and learning 🤓 the best routines for my skin! Thank you Dr.Idress!

[@shereeneidriss]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@JelenaP991]

Thank you for covering this! I'm seeing more and more products with this bio-retinol thing, but without explanation what is it exactly. First I thought I was Bakuchiol, but no bakuchiol in those products

[@Redwater352]

As a regular tretinoin user, would love a more advanced discussion on what acids can be mixed, dos and donts etc.

[@oa7532]

You are the best Derm there is! Been following you for a while and have learned a lot from you! Thank you!! I do have a question. Have you ever thought of making an advanced skin care routine video? Not as in many steps in products, but putting together the ultimate of key ingredients for the skin in a routine..?

[@LizetteBetancourt333]

Ty Doc…you are the best! Happy bunny hopping! Exciting new launch I saw in my email.. was waiting for this..et congrats on Sephora. (But you still love us, original nerds, the most, oui?) Ive been using Major Fade since beginning. I even have original box of the first release before you changed melasma quote....do not ask why….please. Just knew you’d be famous. YOU ARE. I will never give up your products. Changed my skin. Much love 2 u n urs frm mi n mine et do not be too hard on the hubby bunny! Enjoy!x

[@kellywiggins3872]

My eyes are opened! Very Helpful! Thank you !! Looking forward to MONDAY.

[@BlueDog263]

Your vlogs on retinoids are spectacular. I was confused for years on what a retinoid was vs. retinol vs. retinal, etc. So much so, that after blowing my face up with the wrong strength/type, I dropped usage altogether. After watching your series on every aspect of retinoids helping educate, inform, and guide me I have now incorporated it into my daily pm routine. Thanks, Dr. Idriss!! 🙂

[@anniezion]

Best dr there is! So knowledgeable and honest, no bs. Dr Idriss, would you do an episode with sunscreen, specifically mineral ones (as I understand is the most beneficial when using active products and a bit sensitive and easily break out or get irritated. I use Tretinoin and can tolerate it perfectly, but a chemical sunscreen...not so much, always get rashes or bresk outs from it)

[@swastikverma9944]

Thank God! It was about time someone talked sense on Bio-Retinoids!!!!!!!!!!

[@adrianamiranda2304]

As a legit nerd , I see your sink in the background sparkling, if you know what I mean 😍😍😍

[@suzannesteele1275]

Haha I see that beautiful pink tube also! 🩷 Can't wait to get it!

[@R2P2303]

I’m so glad you do this every Saturday cuz it’s pretty much the only time I’m sure of what day it is!! 😂

[@shereeneidriss]

LOL

[@annaholthaus5323]

Thank you for not putting a retinoid in your major fade line. I'm pregnant right now and can't use a retinoid but I can still use your line. So thank you

[@donnamcdermott443]

Backuchol ive had some really baf reactions to this ingredient also some of the cheaper drugstore type coppers too 😢 i was watching skinfluencers and bought into the whole ten step skincare and my money was 💸😂 i now use a simple peptide moisturizer a cleansing balm to remove makeup followed by foaming cleanser retinal products on a night time a tranaxamic acid serum for my sark spots the inky list one works great a acid exfoliating product twice a week through the day and peptide moisturizer SPF thats it and my skin is so much better now ❤

[@genclm6467]

Oh, now I am looking forward to Monday!

[@mysterywho66]

Assalam o Alaikum Shereene, ive been following you for a while now and have learned a lot..thanks for being so open and honest. What do you think of these Korean soluble collagen patches/film

[@coffeecatmafia]

Whenever someone says my skin looks good, I tell them I have a dermatologist in new York (I'm in Europe, lol) So happy I found your channel a few years ago.

[@shereeneidriss]

Awww lol thank you!

[@DebLL357]

@@shereeneidriss - Hi there, Doctor! Thank you for all the amazing content you share with all of us! I wondered, do you have anything to suggest topically to get rid of milia on eyelid? I have two small ones and want them gone! Thank you again for all you do.

[@ahmadqadeer4237]

@coffeecatmafia same here Im dr using her knowledge all the te

[@doriannemifsud8690]

Hi dear, you’re so neautiful. I use ketrel cream tretinoin, 0.05. Im 49. Do you think it isgood pls? Many thanks❤️

[@Kate.Sangalang]

HAHAHAHAHA SAMEE!!

[@bohboh9871]

Love your energy DR!!! ❤

[@sebumpostmortem]

Not my mom convinced that "this chica is spanish" because I watch you with headphones and she just sees your facial expressions and gesticulation-body language😅😍. She doesn' t even know you are a doctor, just "the chica who looks like you but prettier"!😆🤣. Mama confirmed: the mediterranean vibe is real🖤.

[@Kelly-pp1et]

She is Lebanese, that means Mediterranean. We Mediterranean people are passionate and make gestures

[@sebumpostmortem]

@@Kelly-pp1et FR! I forgot to mention that we are spanish😉😘.

[@rociobelenvaldessepulveda6565]

Your videos have been so helpful for my skin! Thanks a lot! I really would like to hear more about coenzyme Q10, how to incorporate it into a skin care routine and if it can be convined with other ingredientes

[@stellahind2002]

I love your program so much i have changed so many of my creams and moved to better creams that you have advised and it has made a fantastic difference

[@shereeneidriss]

Aw so glad to hear that!

[@guylainedesmarais3248]

Educating as always! Question though : what do you think about Bakuchiol? Do you think it has any benefits?

[@LoveBill20]

the sun is out IF u aren't in Ireland 😭 so still depressed but always love ur videos of detailed descriptions and cutting the ish down for us

[@shaaddhillon3819]

Yep. Or UK! 😅

[@caseyj1144]

This is what’s described on the retinol that doesn’t irritate my face. Idc if it’s natural or not I just want it to not irritate…and to work 😭

[@priyankaroy8929]

Thank you so so much for this episode! I had forever been looking for a birds eye view of the whole retinoid family- so thank you for breaking it down for us in relatable terms ❤

[@sangeethasa1339]

Doctor, please let everybody know what ingredients are dangerous in skincare routines. Thanks

[@debrandw246]

Thank you so much for clearing this all up.

[@khairabergui]

Hey...great video....but as someone living in Scandinavia(Denmark)...if it is not too much trouble...maybe do a video about redness and rosacea. Thank you as always ❤ Sorry just found the video, it is about 11 months old. THANK you again 😁🤗

[@olgaj9267]

She has a video about rosacea, more than one. But as someone having rosacea myself I can recommend you washing your face with classic Head & Shoulders but only once a day - in the evening. Only water wash in the morning, no cleansers. And use La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair twice daily. Good luck 🍀

[@courtneybrock3049]

Why wash your face with Head and Shoulders?

[@anniezion]

@@courtneybrock3049 I can confirm that it works, I do it too. It's an antidandruff (dandruff is caused by eczema or fungus issues) The schampo used on face, helps against the irritation from Rosacea or other such conditions caused by similar reasons as the dandruff. I get the rashes & spots occasionally,(after using retinol and skin gets a bit upset) whether it's Rosacea or dermatitis, I am not sure, but when I use Head & shoulders, it goes away.

[@C03al]

Nice you finally corrected this. I was actually shocked you used to spread that Bakuchiol as a retinoid alternative. You also used to recommend retinol esters as gentler form. Esters are not capable of converting to the active form: retinoic acid (though they can act as antioxidant). Please be clearer about this next time.

[@katherinemaxwell1972]

As always, thank you for your content. Very informative! Can you please address DNA Repair Enzymes in a future episode? What are they and do they work as touted?

[@helencavanagh8119]

I’ve recently subscribed to ‘Dermatica’ for tretinoin. I’m 47yrs old & my concerns are hyperpigmentation/few age spots appearing and an increase of wrinkles(which of course is only natural for my age 😬) I’m quite an expressive person with my facial expressions & I am quite self conscious of this, as they are not the most flattering 🤦🏻‍♀️) Anyway I guess I should get to the point 😂 I’m trying to take my skincare more seriously as I am middle aged now & I take bovine collagen, aswell as look after myself diet wise. My question is regarding hormonal health the depletion of certain hormones and how this may affect the process of aging. Is it pointless until I sort my hormonal balance out using tretinoin? Also, whilst using it, can I use skincare during the day with Vit C ? (I was looking at the Medik8 tetra C) Or is it just a case of keeping to products that hydrate my skin/SPF during the day?

[@anibarrey6696]

I m french and here the "bio" word is used to qualify organic products (no pesticides). In France Bacchuciol is not marketed as a bio retinol. But a vegetal alternative to retinol. There is no confusion here.

[@mamaloenie]

Same in The Netherlands!

[@Sky10811]

yes, in Europe the term bio = organic is very restricted to use. maybe in States they do not have this term controlled

[@agi_b]

This came just at the right time, cause I've been seeing so many instagram ads about the Mádara Botanic Retinol Serum, and it looked a bit suspicious

[@tetiananemyrovska2161]

I actually use it and I love it. It was not misleading to me that that's not an actual retinol ingrediënt, and it took me a while to dead through of course (they say "plant-based complex as an alternative to retinol"). But it is made with Bidens pilosa (same as Ren from the video). They had some dermatologycal studies done themselves but I hope there will be more long run clinical studies in the future with more companies exploring that area.

[@tessmcmurray578]

I appreciate you clearing things up. While i personally can see the benefits of using these products, personally I want to steer clear of companies that use false/misleading jargon to market products. I'd rather spend my money on products that actually do what they say they do. Just a personal choice, though. :) Tess

[@patricem.9867]

Great video! And...loving the blue eyeliner or is it blue mascara? Loved your makeup today!

[@jengreeeen]

I actually used to use Ren (thinking it was retinol until now) and it made my skin look AMAZING. That is, right up until I started having horrific reactions to it about five months in (itchy acne).

[@angelabrown3256]

Thank you! What are good products with peptides in them that you recommend?

[@adelalaiev8272]

Dr. Idriss, what are your thoughts on using urea on mildly rosacea skin? Is 15% too strong? I handle retinol/retinol, exfoliating acids just fine. I avoid tret/adapalene because I fear it would be too harsh with my baseline redness. I recently ordered the transparent labs urea 15% serum but after some research I’m seeing some claims to avoid urea if you have rosacea? Would really appreciate your input!

[@inessolange4140]

In France it’s impossible to find prescription tretinoin other than Differin but Differin is not an anti-aging, I believe. What would be the best alternative? Paula’s Choice 1% retinol? The Ordinary Retinal 0,2% emulsion? I tolerate all over the counter products so far. Which over the counter product is the closest alternative to Altreno or Tretinoin cream USP? Thanks! 13:17

[@michelevalerio8132]

I have been using your depuffer and it’s amazing. I love it. 🥰

[@jiggahenry9471]

I’ve been using the major fade trio for 2 years; my skin is looking great. Like no foundation needed great. Just the under eye circles left. Thank you so much.

[@shezanm]

Watched until the end!

[@jen6970]

Uh oh….Ive been watching you for a while…and I fell for this! I recently purchased a product from Aveeno’s Calm & Restore line 😒 I’ve been using retinol and vitamin C on my skin for quite some time…but in the last few months, my skin has been so sensitive and I miss these products and how my 17:46 skin looked using them…

[@KimberlyJudd-jo8sk]

My derm gave me Arazlo (tazarotene). I don't think I've heard you mention this in any videos? Is it doing the things a retinoid does? Or better to ask for tretinoin? ty❤

[@ellywitmer1584]

It is beautiful here on the east coast. Lancaster PA is so gorgeous 😊

[@kristinwile8845]

Hey there, fellow Lancaster Nerd! ❤

[@ellywitmer1584]

Hellooooo. 😊. I love watching you, I've learned so much.

[@ellywitmer1584]

@@kristinwile8845 really ? You're from Lancaster too ? I'm right in the city. Down from Hamilton Arms

[@ur786.1]

Could you please advise, I have bought tetrinoin 0.025% but realised it has erythromycin in too. I don't have active acne and the tetrinoin is more for anti aging. Is it okay to use?

[@irtrunova]

Morning, many thanks for your work. I find your videos extremely helpful and informative. I’m 42 and currently residing in Dubai, your videos have helped me a lot to improve my skincare routine, though still feeling something is missing. Living in extreme heat and under AC for almost all year around is challenging for my sensitive dry skin. Would you consider to make some video on what can be incorporated on a daily basis apart of everything spoken already? Many thanks

[@lisajohnston-cosner7527]

Thank you, Dr. Idriss, for another very informative video! I can't wait until Monday! 🐰🐣

[@verenafuglestad2258]

This video is great. Thank you so much for your honesty. Apropo, I just bought the Ren!!!!

[@saiddabbagh]

Thank you for clarifying the misconception and for enlightening us about retinols.

[@shereeneidriss]

🙌🙌🙌

[@UnpurrfectRobyn]

I know we have a lot of big problems to tackle here in the US, but I do wish we could get some strict regulations in place against deceitful and misleading marketing!

[@AgneBrezoianu]

Hi, so I have a few questions. First of all, I LOVE your content and what you're doing for skincare awareness. Based on what I learned from you, I incorporated some new active ingredients in my routine and I try to go slow on them. However, after time I see that my skin doesn't really want to absorb the products, my face is sticky and it takes hours for the products to sink in. So I must be doing something wrong :) Now I wonder: 1) in the morning I'm using Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate in something that is called oil serum. Does it lower the efficacy of the sunscreen because it's in oil? 2) at nights I started slowly using retinol at 0.25% (for now once a week). That's also oily so I wonder, does any moisturizer used after that will be absorbed or I just seal my face in the morning and at night with oils and nothing really gets through? 3) I'm suspecting that either retinol or mandelic acid at 15% doesn't really sit well with my skin causing redness and weird microbumbs (looking kind of like milia). Can I first use La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5+ and then retinol or will it be a waste?

[@bonestralala]

Would love for you to explore supplements for skin!! Niacinamide, astaxanthin, omega 3s etc. Please please.

[@moonmary4795]

just the video i was looking for 😍😍 love love love how you provide so much information! one question though…what’s a retinyl retinoid then😭😭

[@With__lana]

I’m so confused and need help for anyone that see this and has a similar problem! I have persistent hormonal acne on my chin and I must use benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid cleansers every night to keep the acne under control but I also have started using a low percentage retinol and I know I’m not supposed the latter when I’m using my active cleaners! I’m not sensitive tho when I do use the retinol with my active cleanser on the same night! But my chin acne is getting even frequent! Is my retinol brand bad? Is this purging? What am I doing wrong?

[@freshprince512]

There is a several month purge process that most people go through when initially starting a retinol.

[@yashvisharma5557]

I am trying to build up skincare routine for my mum who's 51 years old and has never done skincare before. Moisturiser and face wash was all she used before. Started SPF last year when i forced her to use it😂. But whem menopause hit her skin drastically changed and became hyperpigmented and dry. 😢can you help in suggesting a normal routine for her . Its confusing how to add actives or retinol in routine. ❤👋god bless you

[@travelgramer_c]

Please I need support/advice: I am beginner in retinol and have sensitive skin. The other night by accident I got it around my mouth area- 2 days later I am losing skin like a snake (especially on my chin). I have stopped using all the products (just washing my face with water). Shall I do anything else? Has anyone faced this before? Thank you in advance for your advice!

[@nomygame5732]

I have a question regarding IPL i really hope you can help me with. What is the difference between IPL for hair removal and IPL for skin rejuvenation? Im looking at a £220 (I can't afford anything higher) 2 in 1 IPL devide that says it does both. It comes with 3 different heads for each treatment. Will it get rid of my broken capillaries on my face and my wrinkles? (Which is my main problem) And will it also remove hair permanently? And maybe the spider veins/vaticose on my legs?I have light olivey skin tone.I hope you can help me because, I've been trying to figure it out and the information is confusing, and you are the only person that I trust to ask. I just received my sulphur face wash per your advice, I will do anything you tell me to do. Thank you, much love ❤

[@drinab3430]

I checked the trademark registration. It disclaims the word “retinoid” which means they’re not claiming the exclusive right to use that word. So basically they’re claiming the right to use bio in conjunction with retinoid on their products. What I find odd is that it claims it’s being used on various products containing retinoids. If the products do contain retinoids then it is basically a descriptive mark, and a pretty weak one. If in fact the products don’t contain retinoids, only bakuchiol or similar, IMO the mark is deceptive and misleading to the consumer at best.

[@jessicaguanabara712]

Here in Brazil we have some products labeled as “alternative retinol”, containing bakuchiol. Some call themselves “phyto-retinol” or “vegan retinol”. I try to use retinol many times in my life, but I have never been able to complete the entire treatment because my skin is very sensitive to retinol. I use a serum with bakuchiol from the Brazilian brand Simple Organic, called Retinol-like, and I noticed many effects that I looked for in retinol, such as improving skin texture, controlling oiliness and acne, but without the negative effects that I didn't like in the first place. retinol. As I never liked using retinol in my skin care routine, using bakuchiol is a good alternative to get some of the benefits of retinol, but I am fully aware that it does not faithfully replace retinol if I really need to use this active ingredient.

[@Cocoalabella]

I use Truology Retinol and it’s one of the best on the market! I can even use it with glycolic acid, zero irritation. It’s effective but gentle, even the most sensitive skin can use it! And I use Tretinoin 0.5 once a week.

[@jennroth1217]

Thank you! For the information. I trust you. ❤

[@shereeneidriss]

Aw thank you for watching!

[@maritamaltezaki8588]

Thanks for the valuable info!❤

[@corinna8528]

Monday is an exciting day !

[@loriannriccetti3869]

Here in Chicago it’s 9am, so I watch you while having breakfast in bed! Happy Saturday!

[@nefeli61e]

Thank you for all this precious info! You are truly educating us! Can you please shed some light on the new product of Ordinary the Retinal 0.2% Emulsion they are advertising this as their strongest product in this category... But we have been under the impression that their Retinoid 5% in Squalane serum is stronger... and as you explained above the Granactive Retinoid is just before the prescription ... Please help... thank you

[@dits2007]

Dr Idriss, is the Amiro Turbo R3 or Currentbody LED Mask more recommendable against wrinkles, if one has a thin face (not much fat)?

[@shilpa2383]

Hey Doc, am noticing small rash like little red acne on my lower cheek. I used retinol just once, before that I used salicylic acid serum by Ordinary and night cream after. Worried what went wrong that new rashes are showing up. Do you have any tips to improve them?

[@courtneyherbst4687]

can you do a video on what type of facials would work best for certain skin problems? :)

[@ladyjessica23]

Dr. Idriss - I love your outfits! I would love if you could start linking the tops you're wearing, they are so cute.

[@alexisb.8965]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@chaacboobuhley661]

I always get so excited when i see your instagram reels! Would love if you could talk about the risk of vitamin A toxcicity from skin care products with vitamin A ingredients? Also what are the potencies of retinyls and retinoates (with a range of chemical compounds) in products and are they effective? I also notice that some countries ie germany, canada has banned/ restricted the use of retinyl lineolate in their products due to risk of cancer? And if so, are there other safer forms of retinoids to use? Please clarify thanks!

[@Scully331]

How long should I leave tretenoin on my face for it to be effective. I ask because I have a dauchsund and she licks off every treatment I slather on. But if I put on my products an hour - or two before I climb ino bed or sunk into the sofa, do I have a chance of it working? Thanks!

[@kittykat831]

Maybe wrong place to ask this but I’ve started getting lash lifts & love them! (I’m lazy with makeup… well.. lashes spf & lip gloss and we done lol). Dr Idriss, I would love to hear your thoughts on at home lash lifts? I’m very scared to mess about near my eyes but I know they sell kits and I would like to be able to do mine at home. Does anyone here have any experience/recommendations with at home lash lift/tints? Thank you!

[@aska1754]

Could you adress the new European regulamentation about retinol? The amount of retinol for face skincare is now restraint to 0.3% and to 0.5% for body skincare. Why did they do that? Is retinol unsafe?

[@Bird5861tr4]

In Canada, my pharmacy has many tretinoin prescriptions backordered or discontinued.

[@mamaloenie]

In Europe people get a lot of vitamin A through their diet and supplements. The EU wants to prevent people from ‘overdosing’ on vitamin A by restricting the retinol percentages.

[@umelaila1036]

They should not remove it from market they can sell it strictly on prescription that would have been enough ​@@Bird5861tr4

[@isabellaguddat7582]

Hi Dr.I. I use trentinoine on my face. My neck ( between my chin and throat is beginning to sag) would it help if I put this cream on that area. ( paying attention to sensitivity-obviously as I incorporate it into my routine) Thanks

[@upset4ever]

Also fun fact retinoids didn’t heal my white heads, after one year and my dermatologist kept increasing the dosage, until i decided to stop and all of a sudden red blood vessels that had disappeared after 3v beam lasers all off a sudden came back

[@456ism]

Can you do a video or short talking about collagen supplements?

[@rosarueda6007]

I have a question, I’ve been using medik8 20 which is their highest concentration for several months and I don’t see any improvement on my skin. Do you have an opinion about this brand and do you know a higher retinal brand over the counter?

[@thisizshortlycherifa7810]

I wish i had a dermatologist like shereen

[@perlarahmeh]

Hi dr! Retinol-related question: i use a beautiful retinol serum which is Duolys.A by Laboratoires ACM. I've been using it consistently for months and have indeed seen results. However, the retinol concentration is not indicated anywhere. Do products like this have a standard concentration they go with?

[@durdanatabassum6057]

I realise I am a bit late to the conversation, but can you use retinol in extremely harsh weather? In India we had heat waves for a month and even though I applied a thick layer of sunscreen, it was not enough, my skin would end up a bit red and inflamed just from the warm air hitting my face. So should we use retinol in extremely hot and dry summers? Common sense would say NO. But what is the expert opinion?

[@xiaoweilim4308]

Grateful for all these informative videos!! I would like to hear your thoughts about which ingredients or what health supplements truly help improve our skin conditions and/or slow down aging! :)

[@sebumpostmortem]

What about _Clarins, Caudalie_ and _Nuxe_ ' s products that do not claim to be retiwhatever but boast about being 3 times more effective than retinOL, ma chérie? *¿QUEEEEEEEÉ????* and *POURQUOI PAS?* 😜 Happy anything y' all celebrate or don' t celebrate 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤!

[@Sky10811]

they r full of fragrance and overpriced, skip

[@ligiasommers]

Very helpful and honest , thank you 🙏🏻🌷✨🙏🏻 happy Easter 🐣

[@jessicausitalo2539]

Very informative! 👍

[@KC-xg9mm]

My skin takes tret pretty well so I use it most nights skipping every now and then if my skin feels sensitive. However, I once heard an esthetician say we should always take a break from tret after a few months. Is that the case? Can I just continue using year round if I have no inflammation?

[@sharw4]

i have tried adapalene a few times using only a pea size amount and every time i’d wake up with swollen red eyelids that itch for days and take at least 3-4 days to recover i have dry skin type and i did use vaseline around my eyes,is it something others have experienced or it’s purely a reaction?

[@anniezion]

Maybe vaseline is the cause? It's basically putting petroleum on yr delicate skin around the eyes...I do get slightly dry & itchy around eyes at times when putting tretinoin too close to the eye area, as it sort of "migrates" during night. It could also be it gets on the pillow and then on yr eyes when sleeping. I put some la Roche Posay toleriane rich around eyes, as a barrier to not get tretinoin in that area.

[@NitaLink81]

First just have to say I love your necklaces Dr. Idriss! And...I was just wondering recently what the hell backuchoil (sp?) is. Because of course it's being put in everything now. I automatically said "no thanks, I'll stick with the real deal". I currently use adapalene but I'm going to the dermatologist soon for some tretinoin.