Repair The Skin Barrier Fast With The Soak & Smear Method

[@jean-lucleblanc5825]

You are a Godsend for us dry and dehydrated gremlins!! Thank you ☺️

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@elle_sanchez]

I feel more like a lizard but I’ll take gremlin, they’re way cuter lol 😅

[@senaittes6810]

How about the Carave and Cetaphil ointments?

[@db-gb5xi]

She said as long as the additional ingredients aren't irritating for your skin.@@senaittes6810

[@UniqueMoniker]

😆 Well said!

[@graycenwiltshire4533]

As a medical student, it is a joy to hear you explain complicated anatomy and physiology in such a simplified way. Such a great teacher. Learning more than just skincare from you!!

[@PilatesbyGina]

She would be an amazing professor but I’m glad we all have her here!

[@megans1178]

I appreciate this too. Because as a patient I need it dumbed down 😂😂

[@robynmiller4950]

As a 60+ woman I have become increaingly respectful of my grandmothers routine. She always shmeared oil into her cuticles at night as well as used vasoline on her body after bathing. She lived to 102 and, as a very fair skinned person, had gorgeous skin until her passing. I have also noted that the dry patches on my body are significantly reduced when using vasoline at night. It is heartening to hear that science concurs with tradition

[@starbug345]

What oil did she use on her cuticles?

[@lightuponlight6727]

It's not new to me. As black woman who grew up in the south, Vaseline was THE go to for your skin. It was cheap and it worked. I'm 55, my skin looks great. I've used Vaseline since I was child...face, legs, heels, elbows. It traps the moisture. It's so common among black folks that the company hired the actress Viola Davis as its spokesperson! lol

[@KellyKurcina]

Thanks for sharing, so interesting!

[@snapdragon2441]

54 years old and just discovered slugging with Vaseline.

[@lavellans]

🙌🏾 absolutely!

[@maeduss]

I’m concerned since it is said to not be friendly to our environment!

[@bridgittetirman2645]

On Dr. Dray’s advice, I started using it to heal cuts and scratches. Works better than anything with antibiotics in it. I swear by it now!

[@lisamancuso5869]

My 86 year old mom has beautiful skin and all she ever uses is Vaseline. I told her about this video and she said she finally feels validated 😆😆 I really enjoy your content, Dr. Dray.

[@edgarscirulis1129]

I just realised that I follow your skincare advice for the last 5 years:) Thank you, you taught me what sunscreen meant at the age of 26 and now I can say that my skin is better at the age of 31 with sunscreen+tretinoin 🙏😇

[@Murfeynews]

Wow your skin looks so good

[@StoophStoph]

That’s wonderful!😄

[@megalopolis2015]

I wish you had been my biology teacher. You describe titles and terms in such a slow, calm and clear way that even I could retain the information.

[@delbomb3131]

A friend of mine is bed bound and his skin is wrecked from skilled nursing facility neglect, his podiatrist recommended vinegar water soaks which brought his foot back to life we've had to use a washcloth soaked. Still have a lot of work to do on his feet and legs. Going to try this. His skin is the most damaged I've even seen skin that wasn't burned.

[@chelsealeitcher2970]

This method really helped me when I had very bad hand eczema while working in healthcare during Covid. Every time I had to use hand sanitizer, it was horribly painful. The dermatologist kept prescribing me steroids, and it would make it go away for a little while always to come back. Finally, I found one of the research articles online. It took about two weeks to fix but it definitely has not come back not an easy process, but brought me so much relief as I had been struggling with this for several months.

[@irisk934]

I love how you explain the science behind this somewhat trendy name. Because of you, my skin isn't super parched right now but I am definitely a fan of putting on a very creamy body lotion right when I get out of the shower. Thank you for all that you do! You're the best

[@julieseifert7314]

I do this with Eucerin intensive repair and I love it. I do it about once a week at this point and my skin previously dry, crepey, peeling skin is as soft a baby's butt.

[@wayo13]

As a 59 year old postmenopausal female, I sleep in silk and on a silk pillowcase specifically because silk doesn't absorb what I've applied to my skin the way that cotton does. It acts more like cling wrap, but is comfortable to sleep in. One of the greatest benefits reaped so far is wrapping my smeared neck in a silk sleep mask. WOW! Unfortunately, silk is terribly expensive when compared to cotton. Thumbs up, Dr. Dray!

[@lynnharris6877]

Pillow cases are very easy to make and cheaper than purchasing a ready made one. Or, just buy some silk, on sale of course, wrap it around your pillow and safety pin together.

[@tracievans9734]

I used to have alligator skin on my lower legs in the winter until I started using Neutrogina body oil on my skin after a shower or bath with wet skin. I has changed my life! I now have soft and smooth skin year round.

[@unperfectperfectionist]

With all the stories about bad tap water in the US lately, I'd love to hear your take on shower filters and such

[@suzannemann799]

I have added a hard water filter to my shower, which made a big difference to my hair and scalp. The biggest difference for my skin overall was a phytoceramide supplement (wheat based).

[@KittenBowl1]

I’ve used filters and definitely reduces irritation for those who have extreme dry sensitive skin. I’ve also used vitamin C shower where it release vitamin C and this I found it be more helpful as it neutralizes chlorine and for someone with eczema like myself and very dry skin I found this to be very helpful not to get irritated skin in winter time more than filter kind which tends to be expensive. I love steamer for face though. And we can’t forget humidifier for our skin in dry winter.

[@21972012145525]

​@@suzannemann799 what is the phytoceramide called?

[@21972012145525]

I would say get a water softener. Most filters cannot change water hardness

[@jdovly]

Which hatd water filter did you buy?

[@marylawman8603]

This time of year is so hard on my skin. Especially my hands, no matter how much lotion I use. I'm going to get some white, cotton gloves and give this a go. Thanks for helping those of us with dry, flakey skin. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a peaceful evening. 💞

[@Burp964]

Funnily enough, it was Dr Dray who also suggested a much-less aggressive variation hereof: every time after I shower, I get out of the shower wet, slather on Cerave (which contains petrolatum), and let it dry. I get an incredible amount of compliments how supple and smooth my skin always feels!

[@pearlspetals5542]

Please know, funnily is not correct English. It’s “funny enough”. My son used to say this and had to correct him until he stopped. No judgement just sounds uneducated. 😊

[@diannematthews7409]

I'm an educated person who says funnily enough. And love your system. I'm going to try it. Don't have severe dry skin, just dry because of auto immune problems.

[@Burp964]

@@diannematthews7409 I’m a senior staff advisor at a university hospital, and I discussed this technique with a colleague - a dermatologist. He had never heard of this method (but in his defence, Cerave was introduced here fairly recently), but after trying, he’s a convert! I’ve suggested it to a number of people with various barrier issues and it works every time! (Especially if you also avoid fabric softeners). Furthermore, it saves a lot of time and laundry: all you need is an old t-shirt to wrap around your hair. I know it sounds odd but for some reason, the combination of water and Cerave dries within minutes: in fact I brush my teeth, and by the time I’m done, I’m dry.

[@DH-wq3mo]

​@pearlspetals5542 This isn't a grammar video. Funnily, your comment IS VERY rude and judgemental. It's a shame you don't realize it. Your ONE comment could ruin someone's day or self-esteem. 🌿 "If only our tongues (or fingers) were made of glass ~ how much more careful we would be when we speak." 🕊 Merriam-Webster: funnily ˈfə-nə-lē adverb

[@Burp964]

@@DH-wq3mo I immediately said the same thing (it being an adverb and her sounding uneducated) but my comment was removed…

[@soooofiaa]

I usually do something similar but before the petroleum jelly I apply a body moisturizer. My skin feels amazing every time!

[@thanosfield2642]

I tried the soak and smear technique and man it worked and by that i mean it gets the job done 😊❤. Right after finishing my bath,i patted the water drips and then proceed with petroleum jelly and finally sealing everything with my old blue cotton pajamas 😊❤. I did that for 2 weeks and now I'm at the point of maintaining the results with my boring moisturizer (love the CeraVe moisturizing cream for winter and lotion too for summer but at summer i tend towards fluids and lotions😊). For me it was a game changer and life saver. Yes it is uncomfortable i won't lie but the results are worth the whole minor discomfort 😅. Thanks again a lot ❤ Doctor Andrea.

[@skylarkennedy9540]

Hi Dr. Dray! I’ve employed this technique for my severely chapped lips and back of hands from Accutane. Worked like a charm and my dry skin much more manageable now!

[@samrittenhouse]

Yes! This is great advice. What's not to love? Soothing and pampering self-care - effective & affordable, too! I do this when my calves are ashy and itchy in the winter. For my feet 1-2x a week soak, then Kerasal & cotton gloves overnight. For my hands, AmLactin lotion every day, with cotton gloves overnight, or cotton gloves + nitrile gloves for wet work/gardening. My hands used to be dry, chapped and sore with painful cracked cuticles, esp. in winter. Now my skin is soft, silky and calm and my hands and nails are healthy and smooth. You are a lifesaver, Dr. Dray! Going to pick out my Christmas tree now, and I'm so excited! Hugs - Sam

[@melissamarrocco737]

I've done this for 2 decades now. It really helped my KP.

[@susanmeyer8885]

I have been struggling with red, itchy, irritated eyelids again. I have been using petroleum jelly for 3 days/nights sans any eye make-up for 3 days and it is much improved. Thanks to you from previous videos. Very helpful! Hoping to wear some clean eyeshadow again soon.

[@sharroon7574]

I have found the laura mercier caviar sticks to be the best for my sensitive eyelids, powder eyeshadows no matter the quality create irritation for me, that and bismuth oxychloride.

[@akeleven]

Personal anecdote: one summer when I was kid riding in a car with my arm against open window, ( before air conditioning!) the skin got really painfully dry. Desperate, I wrapped a wet towel around my arm sitting in same window. The wind actually drove the moisture back in, relieving the dry skin.

[@TheVarazsu]

Dr Dray, it would be awesome if you would make your videos available on Spotify too, I would really glad to be able to listen to them while I am driving. Amazing contents🎉❤

[@21972012145525]

You can play KZbin while driving as well 😅

[@existentialtarot4409]

My son had hand foot and mouth 2m 23 days old. Covered in sores head to toe. Flew out a specialist because they couldn’t get an IV in him because he was so chunky they couldn’t find a vein to pump fluids to heal him. 2 days of torcher the specialist comes in and gets the IV in and the smother him in vaseline and warp him in plastic. The next day the sores literally wiped off like magic. The cure was this method ❤

[@spiralflash6169]

I love how you give us inexpensive options! Thank you! ❤

[@betsy202]

I'm 30yo and I've lived with multiple types of eczema my whole life and this is a technique I started using as a child. I don't do the bathes as much as, now I just stand and rotate under the shower for an extra song or two (it helps if your listening to music ;) ). I do this at least once a week in the evening and maybe again if I'm WFH or having a lazy weekend. I layer plain unscented petroleum jelly over my moisture (la roche posay eczema cream). I have other Rx ointments from my derm but try to avoid using on the same days, especially in the summer. Hopefully this helps someone!

[@21972012145525]

I didn't like that moisturizer. I saw no difference in my eczema 😢

[@mimosa-qj1sg]

This is the way I did to help my son eczema. It works wonders.

[@sandralequalque9069]

I've been using that technique since my early 20s. I'm always told I have the softest skin

[@f.1395]

Thank you ! For two years I cure my oily, dehydrated skin in the face with "smearing" after "soaking" with a sheet mask (often with plain rosewater to avoid the hard tap water). My acne improved a lot with this. Never realised that I could do this on my body! Recently I suffer from a eczema flare up and this method save me from using too much cortison creme. Wish you happy holidays

[@elgoogpm]

Big jars of Petrolatum can be found in $0.99 cent stores for $1. Hope it is available near you and the community of your patients! Loving this video!! Thank you for it 2:56

[@nuninuninu5095]

Which ones please because Dollar Tree now has the very small jar about 4oz for $1.25. I go to Walmart to get 13oz for $3-4.

[@21972012145525]

Walmart is cheaper per oz. The first aid section is cheaper than the beauty section 😅

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

Vaseline is better than off brand petroleum jelly. It's so much thicker. If not using vaseline, use a medical grade version, it's more expensive but even thicker than vaseline

[@danisshaavery100]

I been doing this for years and didn’t know it was a type of treatment. It just works so well! ❤

[@dll6384]

This was an excellent video, Dr. Dray. The information was concise and simple to understand, thank you.

[@wiesiolek66666]

I use Johnson's baby oil on wet skin and it works wonders

[@TheDuncStar970]

This is what I did for some son’s eczema and it worked wonders!!!

[@21972012145525]

What moisturizer do you like for him?

[@davidshabas3839]

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray so excited to be here I live for this ❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings David Shabas hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….

[@davidshabas9280]

@@DrDrayzday ❤

[@davidshabas9280]

@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Tuesday Whitney👍

[@tammyd4099]

Many years ago i asked my doctor what is the best way to clean my facial skin. She told me to cleanse with moustiriser not an actual cleanser. It worked a treat.

[@neomiadams160]

Which mouisturizer do you use ?😮😮

[@mikey3387]

I have to admit, doing the soak and smear method as a child was extreme uncomfortable. However, as an older adult battling uncontrolled eczema all over, simply patting dry after after a shower then smearing with white petroleum jelly has definitely made a difference. I scratch in my sleep, but don't seem to have evidence of that scratching in the morning.

[@Danica.Powell]

Ohhh the night scratching..I had a partner with eczema and he used to scratch in his sleep and it was awful to watch. He would rip his skin off. I spent years trying to help him and doing something like this was truly the only thing that helped. I'm glad you found something that helps a little.

[@mikey3387]

@Danica.Powell it's a work in progress. I've spent years in a perpetual inflammation. Though much of me is still red, arms and hands are finally healing.

[@Danica.Powell]

@@mikey3387 It's a horrible thing to deal with, I'm so sorry. Unfortunately I don't have any helpful advice, I learnt from my previous partner that there were only short-term treatments and that they just don't necessarily work. The only constructive thing that actually helped was that we figured out that he had flares when he was stressed, it's pretty impossible to avoid stress but his skin would basically be ok if he could keep his stress under control. I really hope that you keep improving and find a good way to manage it 🙏 you have my thoughts x

[@mikey3387]

@Danica.Powell oh yes, stress is a big deal and I'm an anxious person anyway. But yes, it's a huge trigger

[@21972012145525]

What are your favorite moisturizers? ​@@mikey3387

[@KalisBunny]

After years of struggling with acne and now damage-induced wrinkles, I finally found that my skin is starting to glow a little and the texture has calmed down. Can't wait for the blemishes to be gone and to one day go out without concealer. Your advice has been nothing but magic to me.

[@orosco97]

Similar story here. What are you using on your face? I'm still searching for what works. Thanks.

[@KalisBunny]

Absolutely. These are her recommendations from an older video, but I still like the products very much because my skin is both dry and it breaks out. So for washing I use the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser* and then I immediately go on with Deep Moisture hypoallergenic body lotion from Neutrogena** after the face dries almost completely. I live in a cold and dry climate so that my skin gets red and dry even if I wash every day in the winter, so I honestly wash my face every 48 hours or so until the skin calms down because I'm trying to introduce Differin gel as a retinol treatment every other day and there is also a video on how to apply that (you have to first put the lotion and even Aquaphor/vaseline on sensitive areas of the face) but I still get some redness around the eye area so I might switch out to pure vaseline and try that agin. In Europe you have to get a prescription for Differin but it's over-the-counter in some other countries. Hope this helps, check out her older videos for more detail. *INGR: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid **INGR: Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol. [PR-014404]@@orosco97

[@orosco97]

@@KalisBunny Thank you 😊

[@KittenBowl1]

If you are acne prone you shouldn’t be following the advice specifically for dry skin people. In dermatology vaseline shouldn’t be used on people with acne prone and oily skin, it’s mostly likely going to worsen your condition. Cetaphil is for dry sensitive skin people and not for acne prone oily skinned people.

[@KittenBowl1]

Btw, if you want blemish to be gone you should really avoid any petroleum based products including mineral oil and petrolatum (vaseline). It would clog pores. Instead you should use products that contain light oils or even oil free in summer especially. Light oils are jojoba oil, grape seed oil, evening primrose oil etc. Exception of jojoba, other oils are rich in linoleic and linolenic fatty acid that will give you a very light feeling on skin. And avoid mineral oil, vaseline, olive oil, squalene oil and coconut oil as these will clog your pores. These oils are great for dry skin people. You need to use different products for acne prone skin.

[@denisemaples6519]

Step1/ soak lukewarm water 20 min. 2/ step out ,pat dry 3/rub on petroleum jelly4/ put on old pajamas immediately or saran wrap

[@sassysorciere]

It’s not petroleum jelly, but my favorite product to do this with is the Beekman Wonder Milk Buttery Botanical Jelly. I love this method, especially in the winter and for eczema.

[@tmholtry]

My child's pediatric allergist had me doing something similar to this 30 years ago for my child's eczema.

[@claudiasmith9117]

Soak and smear saved me. Now I smear with Eucerin Complete Repair (AKA Eucerin Advanced Repair) You have everything to gain by following soak and smear!

[@HealingHeart_61]

What a great video. So informative and thorough. That level of detail is very helpful to me in understanding how to care for my skin going forward. Especially in the winter months. Will definitely try it. Thank you educating us!

[@BunnyFoooFoo]

My skin is dry, very dry. I came back to my country to visit and it's glowing! My husband says I look younger too, now watching this getting ready to come back to the US and the dry skin 😢

[@ummtaimann6819]

Where are you from ? cause same thing happens to me every time I go to Morocco

[@BunnyFoooFoo]

@@ummtaimann6819 From Chile. At least I'm not the only one

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Dr Dray, since watching your content I've put away my scented lotions that do nothing, and now admire my tubs & tubes of petrolatum, Shea butter, gold bond, etc. I've been nerding out over lanolin lol. My skin is in great shape, head to toe! I even wear an ointment on my cheeks & nose (always an SPF balm on my lips and SPF on hands + face) on cold, windy days, even if I'm just driving to work.

[@21972012145525]

That's great! But I hope you still finish what you bought

[@lukastemberger]

Pacifica silicone pads are wonderful and inexpensive. They lock the moisture and actives in. I use them on my forehead as my lines are the most pronounced there and sometimes undereyes.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

Hard water and chemicals are terrible here in Florida tap water and this is why I always use a shower filter. I use Aquasana brand. Whichever you use, check to see it actually removes the chlorine etc. Your hair and skin will thank you!

[@21972012145525]

Usually in my experience shower filters don't change the water hardness

[@gsswasami]

I’m doing this again now because of your video but consistency is really the key. Hard when you’re living in a tropical country though 😅😅😅

[@21972012145525]

I would not do this in a tropical country if the air is humid 😅

[@patwagner9308]

I repaired my damaged skin barrier, thank goodness. For years, when I'd shower in the Winter, my skin not only itched, it burned. ....this went on for hours. It was so uncomfortable. We got a shower filter. That helped. Also,switched to Bioderma Atoderm cleansing oil. That helped so much ! I had tried all sorts of soaps & shower gels but nothing had helped. Bioderma Atoderm lotion is fantastic for itchy skin.

[@joanshealy1662]

Korean hydration toners especially for dry dehydrated skin is awesome 🤩

[@minhajuddin-yj6te]

Which one are you? using can you tell us pls?

[@db-gb5xi]

Dr Dray has a video on hydrating toners for skin featuring k-beauty and j-beauty.

[@Elenavkuznetcova]

I never had a really dry skin but I always wanted my body to feel smoother and softer. It was always a struggle for me because I couldn’t tolerate any lotions on my skin. I just hated this feeling. I tried so many “light” moisturizers but still couldn’t establish a routine I can enjoy until I met my husband. He was using baby oil (it comes in oily gel consistency). I couldn’t understand how he could tolerate this stuff on his body . It is very thick. He said “you don’t do it right. You should apply right after showing while your skin is still damp”. It was a game changer… this oil starts “melting” on your wet skin when you apply it. After I use towel to absorb extra. It doesn’t feel heavy, it even doesn’t feel that I have something on my skin. Just feels nice. Now the whole process makes even more sense for me after your explanations

[@francie5161]

Thank you for that!

[@double_cheese_burger572]

Definetely helps! I always put moisturizer (heavy one if my skin is super dry) right after I shower (slight damp) ever since 3 years ago after I watched ur video. Always works like magic! Thankyou Dr. Dray for always spreading generous tips for everyone🌻

[@bruciejones8476]

Ive thought of taking beberine. My dr said less studies have been done on that than ozempic. I wish that was your field of study because i trust your advice.

[@loverainthunder]

Ozempic.. has caused bowels to slow and doe. Rare but not worth it imo.

[@BlueAroma]

I’ve have hand eczema for 2decades has never gone away. Got numerous different medications prescribed over the years nothing really worked. I’ll be definitely trying this tonight with 100% petroleum. Cotton gloves irritates my skin might be because of detergents left on the fabric. I would wrap all the eczema flare on my hands with cotton pads and dressing and see if it’ll make any better. Thank you Dr. Dray.

[@21972012145525]

How did it go? White cotton gloves do not contain dyes. Do you have dyshidrotic hand eczema?

[@diamond6256]

Great My face and feet are what gets dry. I have been using petroleum jelly for a while and now switched to Coconut Oil. Coconut oil is less greasy and I can use all day, since I don't wear makeup any longer unless I go somewhere. Both are good, I have also used Castor Oil. Also good. I get hot flashes in pajamas so I don't wear them. My face has one very dry spot and almost a pigment loss. Does not itch, but looks bad. I find myself still putting petroleum jelly on it during the day. It is like it my outer skin is trying to grow back almost like a scab. It is SO weird. My hands seem to grow these dry spots on them almost like warts. I smooth them off and I'm good. I am now letting them produce until I can get to a point to show a doctor to find out why they keep coming back and go that route. 67 in Texas.

[@lynjj7976]

Thanks Dr.Dray i forgot about this. I just did it. This is super great for moisture you are so on point with this❤❤❤❤❤

[@elizathuy]

A Norwegian dermatologist professor recommended this method to my parents back in the early 90’ for my child atopic eczema. It was a little known method in Norway back then but my parents were desperate because of my severe eczema. He recommended to use cotton tube bandage on my arms, hands, legs and feet over the ointment at night. That way I could get a good night sleep. My skin today is for the most part healthy, but sometimes in the winter season I might get a flare up with small patches. I will use this method, but now with waterproof bandage in different sizes over the area to trap the moisture in. I find this method to healing my skin quicker too. This way I don’t need to use much cortisol ointment on my skin. And I will maintain my skin with urea cream afterwards. Recommended a cream called Canoderma 5% from ACO.

[@DrDrayzday]

it is a great option for atopic dermatitis

[@21972012145525]

Any other moisturizer you recommend? We don't have that one here

[@Red-ob1pr]

Doctor I wanted to say thank you so much! I’ve tried the mineral oil after shower and it started helping the second day!! After that I feel like I have new skin all over. So soft and now my skin doesn’t hurt. I followed a lot of your recommendations and all have helped me. ♥️🙏🏽💐

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I use a shower oil after swimming. It seems to clean the the chloramines off and reduce the pool smell. I also like a shower oil in the dry winter months.

[@michelleveloni1329]

Forever thankful I have discovered you!!!

[@marcelabeltran6216]

I have been doing it for years especially on the heel and legs without knowing it is so pro!

[@debbiekotch6006]

Beautiful description of the skin Dr. Dray!

[@ericag2233]

I have soaked and slathered petroleum jelly for life because it works. (Atopic dermatitis, KP, and Rosacea here). You are fabulous.

[@sundered3413]

How do you use it on your face? Just a little?

[@cjdflkj]

If you can’t do a full body job with the soak and smear method, do like half and half. Half your body one night, half another, and just put regular lotion on the body part you aren’t doing with Vaseline that night

[@21972012145525]

This is helpful

[@StormSongs7]

I haven’t tried this yet but when I get out of the shower, I pat dry then slather on Gold Bond’s “Pure Moisture” face and body lotion. I comb out my hair while that’s all sinking in. It’s good stuff, too and doesn’t feel as slippery.

[@maricelg777]

Hello Dr. Dray. Good morning & Happy Tuesday ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@StephanieGrealis]

My mom did this to me as a kid. I have eczema, but I can deal with it on my body better than my hands and feet. I have the kind with the little tapioca bead blisters and it itches and hurts so bad! Well, my mom would “smear” my hands and feet and cover them up in white cotton socks before bed (yes, socks on my hands lol) I still do it myself as an adult and it helps so much. Thanks Dr. Dray for your dedication to this channel!!

[@21972012145525]

Dyshidrotic eczema! Urea moisturizers helped me. I share some of my recommendations on my insta

[@MP-317]

I've been following you for years - Thanks for the great information and BTW your look terrific !!!!

[@gundog4273]

I do this with lanolin. Something about the idea of petroleum turns me away. Lanolin fixes my skin like nothing else and I've always gotten free tubes.

[@roisinkennedy1861]

Huge fan of doing this to the feet with plastic wrap- looks crazy but works great!

[@Sophiafabfive]

I do the soak but use Curel hydrotherapy. I have used I believe every lotion from the drugstore and Sephora and nothing moisturizes my dry skin like Curel. I also use Amlactin 12 percent lactic acid twice a week my skin has never been happier ☺️ I couldn't handle petroleum jelly. I can't believe I never hear anyone talk about Curel it's magical 🎉❤

[@Hemmyii]

Which one is your favorite? With this rave review I want to try it again 😊

[@21972012145525]

Which one? They have a few different ones in the hydrotherapy kind. I don't like the original it contains orange oil

[@elizabethfigueroa6811]

I remember when you first said to apply moisturizer on wet skin. I now shower and then apply lotion wet and it works amazingly. I do what you just described with my feet once s week but with shea butter lotion. Soak, smear and then insulate. Cosmetologist have recommended this for hands with warm lotion after soaking and cotton manicure gloves for decades so it makes sense.

[@amandazplace5663]

And THIS is how I never got any stretch marks during my pregnancy with twins!👍

[@roselineblack6859]

I really love Dr.Dray she is always so helpful

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

This is perfect. I have vasoline and i will try. Thanks for the tips on how to take a bath so I don't keep damaging my skin. I will lower the temp of water and shorter and take out the body wash stuff. No wonder why my skin is dry because I have the water to hot, and stay to long in the bath, and put all kinds of wash and soaps in the water. Ok... time to change it to get my skin back in shape. Thank you Dr. Dray.

[@shellyolson4641]

This worked wonderfully for my mother when her eczema would flaired. She used vanicream.

[@DianaChristiansen]

I used to work a Dairy Queen drive thru in the mid-west winter. My hands were so chapped from sticking moist hands out the drive thru window in the winter cold. Vaseline plus socks on my hands every night was the key to healing.

[@makb5354]

Thank you Dr Dray. This is my routine 2-3 times a week after warm long shower with thick CeraVe. With my Sjögren’s and living in cold climate it’s double whammy for me. I call this routine “ Basting a turkey “. Petroleum jelly will save me some money. I already switched to petroleum jelly lip moisturizing instead of chopsticks after your prior info videos. Thank you again.

[@sukhvindertiwana586]

I've used 1% retinol around my eyes, which has given me creppy skin. Been using Vasaline for days to recover. It's helping.

[@marymckinney4472]

I used your advice about a cool mist humidifier, which helps. This winter season I'm using Cerave Body cream on my upper body and Cerave Healing ointment on my legs. With the retinol and glycolic acid I use on my face; my face (mostly my forehead)) became so itchy that I couldn't stop scratching. So I stopped that routine on my face for now and am using Good Molecules B5 serum followed by Avene XeraCera AD. So for 2 nights and days it lessen the itch. I will continue this on my face until the itch completely stops.

[@daxxydog5777]

My regular moisturizer method is a little like this. I pat dry after showering and then rub jojoba oil all over my skin. It seems to last a lot longer than lotion or creams. Plus it's a lot faster!

[@janmiller8469]

Thank you so much, Dr. Dray! This information hits the mark especially at this time of year. Love your channel!

[@marilynwebster240]

Bless your sweet heart❤. This is just what is NEEDED ❤

[@jules_2.0]

Feel so justified that I don't need to soap up my arms and legs. I was hoping more for advice for face, but definitely using this method for my feet, they're so dried and cracked right now. 😢

[@beabchill]

Q: what temperature is ideal for showers. And also, at what temperature level is considered too hot?

[@db-gb5xi]

Between 98-105F is ideal (luke warm).

[@Mryoso-ny7rl]

Thank you Dr dray watching from Philippines ❤

[@Hazlhazl]

Thanks Dr. Dray. Have a nice day 🤍

[@lisamarie9823]

Vaseline makes my face feel so soft when I leave it on overnight

[@christinejohnson9151]

I am miserable and found some of your other videos to be very helpful. My PCP was of no help. 2 different antibiotics. Neither worked. Went to 2 different dermatologists. Both have a different antibiotic for staph. 1 said eczema the other said psoriasis not sure anyone really knew. Expensive ointments burned. Skin came off one leg. I've been showering and smearing. Gonna try soaking and smearing with fewer soap washes. Bandages on leg to keep stuff out and less irritation from clothing. Skin appeared to mold at one point under bandages 😮 😢

[@maddyf.9901]

Thanks Dr. Dray. Please discuss how to treat a sudden tiny painful tear under the pinky toe. What are the causes? What are some drugstore remedies? The internet “advice” is confusing.

[@db-gb5xi]

Maybe athlete's foot or shoe dermatitis?

[@joyshuman2727]

get the "athletes foot" cream from the drugstore 2xday magic!

[@msjonesss]

On accutane, I soaked and smeared last night and holy softness this morning ❤️

[@melaniethebroker]

I just found your videos and I immediatly loved you!!!!! omg what a dose of good truth serum ( see what I did there lol ) ... Is there a way to set a consult with you for me to show you my products and you tell me if the are in the right order? You are so knowledgable

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching! I don't offer consultation on my social media platforms.

[@DaltonsFriendswood]

Even Jason Kielce said oh their podcast that he hasn’t washed his legs with soap in years and years. He only washes the “hotspots”. Who knew he was following Dr Dray’s routine!

[@mmors]

I've basically been doing this since I was a kid, I used to have eczema dry cracked skin I started applying petroleum jelly after my showers before bed and ive been doing it ever since the eczema never came back.

[@sulakaricats]

I do a once a week bath with QV Bath Oil, pat dry and lather QV Cream on cotton pjs cotton gloves and socks and veg on the sofa and watch a movie, my derm Dr Anne whom seems to give me the same advise as Dr Dray everytime got me onto this a few years ago for my dry sensitive reactive skin, it’s become a really relaxing routine once a week, the other nights a shower in warm not hot water using QV Gentle Wash and follow with QV Cream. QV is an Australian pharmacy brand for dry sensitive skin, seems to be the darling of derms and pharmacists here in Australia

[@susanprentice6075]

My mother did these hands and feet 60 years ago

[@debgilbert3206]

Lots of great information! Thank you!

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy Monday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩

[@cvonsutphen]

*Hard Water* . Thank you so much for including this factor. I'm over 50, I get a great laugh from George Carlin's bit on "armpits, ass, crotch and teeth". As an eczema prone person, I love moisturizer's with actives for my legs and arms.

[@suzannemann799]

I installed a hard water filter in my shower, which has made a big improvement in my hair and scalp. Our hard water is so bad that I have to change the filter cartridge monthly.