SKIN CARE TO AVOID THIS SUMMER 🌞| Dr Dray

[@starboyxxo9867]

I wear perfume on the absolute daily, and getting into the habit of spraying it on my shirt, rather than my neck, resulted in my neck acne being ENTIRELY gone. Like 100% :)

[@vetsai8199]

I’ll bet it was the fixative in the perfume that was causing the neck acne! That’s so great that it’s totally gone, now!👍🏼💕

[@phyld6491]

Good idea

[@2014-p8u]

Also, I noticed that spraying it directly onto the skin may also change the its original smell, so I started spraying it on my shirts (which I think resulted in the scent not reacting chemically with our body?)

[@janmarbol2023]

I put perfume on my clothes when I do wear it. I wear a jacket over a long sleeve shirt for my job (even in summer) so if I happen to want to wear perfume a day, I spray just a tad on my jacket.

[@mikanchan322]

This is a great point.. Maybe I should start doing this

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

You know, about tanning oils, I remember my grandma comparing it to frying with oil. Oil gets hot because it absorbs temperature and sun rays and your skin is basically frying. Good thing she taught me to seek shade and don't go out if I don't have to. She is 83 and don't even have sun spots, living example of her wisdom 😁

[@run4508]

She is really sticking to her promise of wearing more Colors

[@lindaterzich6632]

If Dr Dray went to youtube Merriam style she would see best colors for Warm Delicate, which I think Dr. Dray.

[@sisterursuline]

Why I am not at all surprised that when Dr Dray makes a promise she delivers

[@hikerhobby1204]

She looks so pretty!

[@vetsai8199]

The colors she chooses are quite flattering!

[@Hasna256]

@@lindaterzich6632 I disagree: Dr Dray is definitely not Warm & Delicate, but in between Cool & Delicate and Cool & Radiant. Her best colours are pink, blue, black, cool red and cool green. But regardless of our disagreement, it's fun to see another Merriam Style watcher here ☺️

[@debbyd5729]

In addition to talking to your doctor, I’ve found that the pharmacists tend to have more info about this sort of thing with my medications. And pharmacists are great about giving a consult when you get a new script or a refill. Also, be sure to read the papers that come with your meds!

[@vetsai8199]

So true! Doctors are often so pressed for time that they only know what the pharmaceutical rep has told them about the drugs’ side effects. Several years ago, I developed a rare neurological disease that nearly killed me! The neurologist who treated me figured out, from studying all the possible side effects of all the medications and supplements I was taking, that this disease had been caused by a rare side effect of the medication my rheumatologist had prescribed! Once I was out of the hospital, I told my rheumatologist what my neurologist had found, and she was totally dumbfounded-and not a little angry. She thought my neurologist was waaaaaay out of line to take me off that medication. However, she apparently set herself to study more about that drug, and later apologized and said that the neurologist was right!

[@lorettaloretta9586]

Pharmacists are absolutely the best… When my kids were little during the night I could call a pharmacist and get advice on different concerns I had… Pharmacist need to be acknowledged a heck of a lot more than they are

[@Christinamychas]

Pharmacist here! Thank you for this comment! 🥰🥰

[@lauraolenberg5163]

Thank you for giving these important tips! I'm literally seeing tanning oil videos all the time on insta as well as self made concoctions with baby oil and mica/ highlighter. It's so dangerous and people should know better!

[@DrDrayzday]

They are the worst

[@cupiedoll9759]

Eww

[@hayzeusizded9433]

Yup yup avoiding the sun is a good thing. My teacher used to be a life guard and swimming instructor outside in the 80s, he has skin cancer now and he is always talking about use of sunscreen and to avoid sun tanning or long exposure to the sun.

[@va1445]

I remember "laying out" covered in baby oil. My fair skin has had some deep terrible burns which was a good motivator to stop. My grown kids would get sunscreen when we would be out for activities in the sun but now I bug them to use it every single day as I do now. The shift in the social culture is so good for the younger generation - they know a lot more about how damaging the sun is than I did at their age. My kids are part Filipino so they don't burn but they wear SPF to avoid premature aging!

[@janmarbol2023]

Same! I actually developed photosensitivity and cannot go out in the sun. I get hives all over my body, especially if I am taking vitamin D. It's not really that I developed it. I have had this since I was a child but doctors kept saying that my hives were mosquito bites. Back in the day, I guess they were not aware of photosensitivity b/c it is quite rare. Even today, they question it.

[@Schiggy0209]

If you ever feel useless, just remember there is SPF in tanning oil

[@emiliepryor51]

Haha

[@ely0335]

I was looking for a good body sunblock a few days ago and the label said " spf 50,for a quicker tan" 🤦‍♀️ it makes zero sense

[@chicklet3123]

🤣

[@aliciaads]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lexig6207]

SPF protects your skin from sun damage , it doesn’t stop you from getting tan......

[@kaylan2083]

I use the Ordinary's AHA chemical exfoliator sparingly in summer for that reason. Or I'll use it when I know that I won't be out in the sun for several days. 👍

[@WW-wo4oq]

Please do a “favorite store-brand dupes” Like up and up, equate and such And say which ones are the best :)

[@warlorty]

She already has them

[@WW-wo4oq]

@@warlorty on her Walmart and target hauls, she casually mentions a few here and there, but I have never seen a dedicated video of generic brands house “dupes”

[@trish7525]

Embarrassed to say I didn’t start wearing sunscreen every day until I discovered Dr Dray…now I’m trying my best to drill it into my children. I yell SUNSCREEN every day as they run out the door 😂

[@kerryhowarth9]

Love this 😂

[@morgianasartre6709]

I wonder if drilling ia the best approach, I imagine it can cause feelings of resentment towards sunscreen and ultimately rebellion in the form of never using it again when they grow up. I wonder what is the best approach with this.

[@ashlaraye4682]

I do this too, only it's towards my boyfriend 😂❤️

[@dianegibbs3716]

@Joshy ..a shame bec sun damage can lead to melanoma which is not macho at all!

[@bnb0510]

@@morgianasartre6709 yep! Worried about this as well. My kids are 9 & 11. My daughter (9) gets it, my son despises it. I try to use ones he likes/approves just to keep him compliant but I fear when he’s a teen and adult he’s going to just say screw it. Although knowing that most damage is done in childhood years makes me at least feel like he’ll be one step ahead. Literally none of my friends sunscreen their kids often if at all unless it’s at the pool/beach.

[@flores2629]

I love this lady! She tells it how it is and isn't afraid to insult huge companies in order to help all people. Listen to her, choose a healthy lifestyle 💖

[@darkjedi7797]

Unrelated question: Do blackout blinds / curtains block UVA completely or as good as a PA++++ sunscreen?

[@tinathompson1129]

Good question... I'm going to guess they are the same as wearing a hat on the beach.

[@TheWipal]

@@tinathompson1129 i deadass can't see any light through mine i love them, set them up perfectly and BAM welcome to vampire life

[@avalonroyce]

@@TheWipal same

[@TheWipal]

@Joseph Berg yea the lights in ur house

[@eafjr76]

Totally agree with the perfumes. Can’t spray them on my skin, I get rashes & a stingy feeling right away. I can only spray them in my clothes.

[@gracehilliard829]

Would you ever do a video on face makeup that has safe ingredients?

[@MylesSpearsASMR]

Y’all do not put that fenty glitter oil for any festivals of anything like that. That oil was different and extremely thick. I never got a sunburn till then 3 years ago

[@colinf2316]

A couple weeks ago "lime burn" was trending on social media. People are getting back to having people over, make margaritas, forget to remove lime juice from hands and then get horrible sun burns. Boils, blisters, lots of fluids and BAD scarring.

[@ryleehall4295]

I never thought about perfume increasing the chances of sun damage 🤯 I've learned so much since I've found Dr. Dray!

[@gracielee7332]

Would you maybe consider making a video on your school journey? And like your experience with grad school and all that stuff. I think it would be very informative and helpful who will be joining the field like myself

[@db-gb5xi]

Have you checked out dermangelo's channel? He has a video like that and so does Dr Shereene Idriss. There are even some who have day in the life videos (I think Dr Dray has an older video like that).

[@lydiajoy3550]

I'm on hydrochlorothiazide, and I wasn't told that it increases your risk of skin cancer. 😬 Good thing I've been wearing spf 50 every day since I found your channel. Thanks, Dr. Dray!

[@Ohmycallyourmom]

Good thing! Which spf brand do you use? There's so many options and it can get a bit overwhelming!

[@lydiajoy3550]

@@Ohmycallyourmom Currently I'm using Vanicream! I really love it, but you do have to layer it under something tinted because of the cast. I use Skinnetter's spf 68 tone-adapting compact on top. It's expensive, but HSA eligible, and you only need a tiny bit, plus it doubles as a subtle foundation.

[@denisemusicnut]

Wow, I had no idea that one of the medications I take daily could make me more sensitive to the sun! Your videos are wonderfully informative, and I always learn something from them! Thank you for continuing to educate us!

[@pattycarljackson]

This video definitely needs to be seen by alot more people. I see people do this a lot. Use a product and then get burns or irritation from going into the sun with products that shouldn’t be worn outside.

[@donaldvoo]

The truthest skin care channel of all!!

[@jacquiwiseman1466]

I grew up sun baking with my mum, as I hit teen years I stopped using sunscreen on my face because I was prone to breakouts. Now at 36 I’m paying for it dearly with pigmentation. I also have quite a lot of PIE, my face is a mess 😩 I’m so grateful that we have much nicer sunscreens for the face these days, but my damage is already done.

[@PattyMill]

The Dr Dray hits keep on comin! You've have been helping me so much with skin care and your helpful tips. Now I'm doing my treadmill when your vid goes live daily. Finally I have routines. Thank you so, so much!

[@adelynecarrera]

One time I was making Ceviche out in the sun, so the lime juice was all over my hands, well the sun burned my skin exactly and only where the lime juice touched my skin 😣

[@vioig1449]

😧

[@anitakubin95]

I just wanted to thank you for all your helpful advice. I'm constantly telling my 11 y/o niece to wear ALWAYS wear sunscreen and referencing your helpful information. As an aside, I love this color on you!

[@Pablos6452]

My dermatologist told me daily exposure of maximum of 30 minutes sun per day without sunscreen is actually beneficial for most skin disorders.

[@marylawman8603]

Thanks for this list, Dr Dray. I really can't thank you enough for all you do. You're an amazing and generous lady who truly cares about people. Happy Tuesday! I hope you have a tranquil evening. 💜

[@quorrakai]

I'm so thankful I didn't tan or stay in the sun back in the day. I'm of a certain age now and my skin is wrinkle free and no sun damage. I live in sunny Arizona so hats, sunglasses and SPF are musts! Listen to Dr. Dray. Your skin will thank you later.

[@voltaireon]

I had the Phytophotodermatitis once a long time and and my dermatologist was SO CONFUSED! It was a horrible, horrible burning red rash on the inside of my arms! It took a while to figure out- come to find out, lime was in the perfume I happened to be wearing that day!

[@ivoted-5489]

Mystery solved!! I had that once too, yrs ago, and it reached up into my armpits and was spreading onto my back. 😳 It was so miserable it took over my brain. I was at the beach and probably wearing perfume AND drinking a margarita! 😂 Thank goodness for the local pharmacist who gave me benedryl - it saved me.

[@JulienArbor]

Thank you…. I had no idea that statins caused increased sun sensitivity.

[@fionnvance4798]

I remember a few years ago that I was close(ish) to getting drawn into ‘chemicals are dangerous, only natural natural natural’ etc. It was when I heard someone I was listening to say that straight up coconut oil worked as a sunscreen that I ran away from all of that thinking 🥴🥴

[@cathrinerhardt]

Yes, I tried to do this "all natural" bs in the early 2000s. All the products weren't effective enough for my needs. The only thing I liked were Aubrey Organics Shampoos and Conditioners. Also mineral makeup. Everything else is crap.

[@kittxgor]

I remember I ran an in vitro on jojoba oil in spare time and can confirm oils don't give you an spf at all. I don't think a regular triglyceride, refined or not would make much difference. So yes, I don't believe coconut oil would have spf. Obviously some really rich oils in certain organic molecules will have some attentuation in the UV region - not sure how photostable they are though. I think I may have actually got a slight negative attenuation at the time and couldn't explain it at the time but now it has me curious.

[@ariannepine3157]

For fellow perfume-wearers - if you apply it on your clothes, instead of the skin, the scent last so much longer. And even better news for your skin :) Not to mention most of us like our citrusy scents especially for the summer...

[@katiagonzalez7784]

Does it stain the clothes?

[@ariannepine3157]

@@katiagonzalez7784 Some can (famously Saracins by Serge Lutens, it even looks like ink) but I personally have never experienced it (all of my fragrances, which are all EDPs, are light gold in colour and my skin doesn't hold on to scent well either, this is why I started) You can also spray UNDER your clothes if you're worried. A spray on blotter will also show the dyes and how strong they are. Hope this helps!

[@db-gb5xi]

@@katiagonzalez7784 That's possible depending on the oil concentrate. If it's something weaker like eau de toilette, it's probably safer than an actual perfume.

[@Savvymoon-]

I just want to THANK YOU so much for your content. This is my first year wearing sunscreen daily, avoiding the sun when outside, & wearing spf long sleeved swimwear to the pool. I am loving my differin results & embracing my pale skin. Tysm Dr. dray!😊

[@kendallcooper1075]

wow i had no idea ibuprofen made you more sensitive to the sun! that’s my go to for cramps! so glad i learned this

[@AlexisBKenn]

Never knew over-the-counter pain relievers make you more sun sensitive!! 🤯

[@morgianasartre6709]

That's why we need to read the description. I know I'm bad at it.

[@manteigadecacau990]

Hi Dr Dray, I live in France and have heard very similar advise from one dermatologist over here. Thank you for your work and practical suggestions!

[@lynndupree1205]

I just finished my latest skin cancer treatment. I've had liquid nitrogen, red light treatment, fraxel laser, and three skin cancer surgeries. I used to be the first one on the beach in my bikini, sunbathing all day trying to get my darkest tan. And of course I bought the tanning bed packages every summer too. Oh yes I was really cute then, but not so much now. I have scars from cancer on my face, legs, and arms. I have spent thousands of dollars and suffered pain and downtime from all these attempts to treat my damaged skin. Just wear sunscreen! If you must have tan skin get a fake spray tan or put it on yourself at home. If only I had known how much I would regret tanning!

[@WiseFamin]

Such a helpful video! Didn't know about some of these--like ibuprofen and statins! Since avoiding them and the sun isn't always an option, I'm so grateful for hats and SPF clothing! In fact, loose-fitting long-sleeved SPF clothing actually keep me cooler than sleeveless tops! (A big reason why people in the Middle East wear long-sleeved robes when out in the sun!) Who knew keeping the sun off my skin would be enough?!

[@kristilambert3416]

I stopped spraying perfume on my neck thanks to Dr Dray💙

[@amixeblu]

Dr Dray, I never knew that about Furosemide! Thank you for that list! Neither had I a clue about the statins (mom) and common ibuprofen! Who knew? Very useful, thank you!

[@wenjiezhang3057]

I really like to wear a bucket hat during the summertime in europe........in fact I prefer to use the uv umbrella because it is a little uncomfortable in the scorching day wearing a hat but it perhaps seems to be very strange by others........

[@star_fruitti]

If anyone ever asks me for skincare advice I always send them Dr. Drays way!!!!

[@lyndajulia3901]

She is muy bueno for our skincare

[@charlotte7268]

Many antipsychotics cause bad photo sensitivity! I’ve had sunburns with patients before, ugh.

[@katyr2382]

Yes, I take them and have to be doubly careful as I'm also a very fair skinned ginger haired gal

[@margolane8529]

Do any other psychiatric meds cause photosensitivity?

[@deedee2218]

Perfect timing for those that have summer plans. Thank you Dr Dray!

[@szajkosia]

Thank you for all this information, when you speak about it, it gets so interesting! Especially the part about retinoids, I didn't know, that they work that way.

[@wissalhayder4715]

Happy news : adapalene is stable in the presence of UV light.

[@harryleasure2077]

Good to know

[@mchan2141]

Yea!

[@cutiebeautybronzer]

Wait so I can use differin in the night in the summer and it will be fine? Cos I’m scared to start right now

[@wissalhayder4715]

@@harryleasure2077 totally safe Start with very small quantities and don't forget spf

[@llamaliammm]

@@cutiebeautybronzer this is such a prevalent myth im finding it utterly ridiculous how ppl even believe it. Think abt it, if u cant use adapalene in summer night, then arent evryone who live arnd the tropics screwed? Lmao, adapalene can make ur skin more photosensitive, hence as long as u use spf 50+ in the morning and do not make intentional effort to sunbathe, using adapalene is fine. What u shld be nervous abt is possible purging or using too much at one go and not moisturizing enuh cos "everytime i use moisturizer i break out" or some nonsense irrational ppl perceive.

[@mit345]

Please do a “hair loss in female because of male hormones” I would like to know what to do about this specific problem. Thank you 🙏

[@monicapatton1405]

She has a lot of hair loss videos and solutions, does she not specifically have one on this already?

[@JJ.___.]

Collagen? 🙂

[@xxEmilyBieberxx]

I’m getting a hair transplant due to pcos aka male hormones

[@vioig1449]

@@xxEmilyBieberxx best of luck to you

[@DrasticEvasion]

Check out what the ftms are doing for their synthetic inheritance of make pattern baldness 😏😏

[@tc432]

Fantastic tip on not spraying the back of your neck with perfume. Put my 50 sunscreen on my usual face, neck and chest. Drove in a convertible for an hour trip and was shocked that the back of my neck burned. It was the perfume!!

[@jemimajanvier4706]

I 100% support not using TO’s Peeling Solution during the summer, especially if you have darker skin. About two years ago I used it in sunny Florida all summer, and while my skin texture did improve, my PIH became much more stubborn. However, I have great results in the winter! Use it seasonally for best results.

[@threatlevelmidnight3588]

Happy Tuesday! It's a HOT week in Houston. I feel like my skin is still melting when I take my dogs out in my spf 110, hat, and sunglasses. ☀️🔥

[@wandaarnt234]

A girl from the 60’s baby oil with iodine ( iodine stained the skin a bit ) God watched over me Blessed with good genes skin few wrinkles however have been touting sunscreen for my children and grandkids ☕️ ☕️ ☕️

[@janmarbol2023]

Oh, god, I remember the iodine too! I had forgotten.

[@lauren8627]

I mean at least they didn't have an iodine deficiency. 😬 Although large amounts has been documented to mess with the thyroid and cause hyperthyroidism if one doesn't conveniently have undiagnosed hypothyroidism already. I hate thinking about the amount of times I had sunburn as a teen. I do tan and hated hats. Not a good combo.

[@helenheil]

You just taught me that statins can make one sun sensitive! Awesome.

[@susanmcf1]

The information on medications causing sensitivity is very helpful.

[@laurenclark5734]

Thank you for the heads up on the hydrochlorothiazide. It’s one of the BP meds that I do take. I try to be careful with my pale blonde self so I’ll definitely keep this in mind with this medication.

[@christinemack2153]

Going to share with my elderly clients on these meds. Thank you for all the knowledge.

[@reflectingshadowzin6867]

Dr Dray you are GLOWING !

[@mimi_ragsdale9745]

Great video! So applicable to those of living in Phoenix, AZ - otherwise known as the Valley of the Sun. Lots of sun and high heat (115° today). Thanks, Dr. Dray!

[@katyr2382]

Woah, my English ass can't even comprehend that heat!

[@vmmurphy3918]

In the 1990’s, we mixed iodine with baby oil and took in sun for hours. As we speak I have 7 stitches in my arm for a dysplastic mole that popped up in 2020…..

[@pxjxgx]

Oh my gosh....im so sorry! Why iodine ?

[@vmmurphy3918]

@@pxjxgx it stained the skin a little to give a deeper tan to us really white chicks 😅

[@originaljade]

Wow my dad told me once they made exactly this mixture (only with olive oil instead of baby oil) back in the 1950’s or even earlier

[@deathbeforedecaf7755]

Really ? Never heard of anyone doing that. Only you did lol

[@XenusMama]

It was a very common recipe for tanning oil in the ‘50’s & early 60’s.

[@janmarbol2023]

Can you please explain how tanning is considered a "skin injury"? I want to tell a friend who lives for sunbathing, and there's nothing that can convince her that sun is bad. Granted that she has dark olive skin naturally, and doesn't wrinkle despite her age and despite the years that she's been sunbathing, but in South America, people love to tan, so I want to be very specific when I tell her (and others there) why it's so bad for you. People in Argentina are pretty progressive thinkers, but I think they still have the Victorian Era idea that the sun can cure anything for some reason. I sunbathed a lot as a kid well into my 30s if not longer. I'm a type 3 on the scale (but blonde and blue-eyed) though tan easily. I still have sun spots but they're fading apparently. I heard that they're deep in the skin so any whitening done chemically is just superficial. My friend obviously has been blessed with great genes (at least on mother's side) especially as far as skin is concerned. They live long lives, go out in the sun for HOURS every day, and DO NOT wrinkle, even when they're older (mom, grandmother, great grandmother, herself and her daughter) so she's quite *likely* not going to get skin cancer, just because the family (at least five gens of it) doesn't have a history of it, however I would still like to inform this and be very specific to my friends and family over there. Thanks!

[@janedough6575]

Gives you something to think about 🤔

[@doggette2]

wish I would have had this advice when I was laying out with oil on my skin back in the 1970's.

[@777dmv]

Wow! I sure needed YOU and your knowledge when I was growing up! We always had a pool and I used to love getting tan. The darker, the better. Problem was being on a slew of oral and topical antibiotics to treat acne. UGH.

[@kerrib1474]

Putting on mineral oil/baby oil and laying in the sun…! People…you are not a slab of bacon.

[@Hobbesnevie]

I know! Wish I’d thought of this/known as a 12-15 year old.

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Lol. Tell parents that that raised children in the 1960s and 1980s. Baby oil is what they put on us. Then as teenagers we added iodine to make us “tan.” Lol. Nightmare!

[@spark300c]

yep anything that help people tan faster is not good. it increase one uvb load which increase their risk of skin cancer compare to people who use nothing.

[@brianp9483]

and adding malt vinegar to 'brown' quicker

[@brianp9483]

@@Mexicobeanpole Never heard of iodine being used :0 - Malt vinegar was pretty popular as people thought it would brown them quicker (I think because it was brown). You could smell people literally cooking themselves.

[@michmash7888]

Happy Day, Dr. Dray! If hydroquinone doesn’t mix with summer, how about other hyper-pigmentation treatments like alpha-arbutin? Thanks,

[@db-gb5xi]

Alpha arbutin supposedly doesn't make you sun sensitive but everyone is different. Regardless, you should be wearing sunscreen.

[@measbeauty]

I love alpha arbutin I use it daily! My skin is so much brighter and my dark spots from acne scaring is nearly gone. Been using it for 3-4 months.

[@teresabasson3809]

@@measbeauty What brand (alpha-arbutin) do you use? It is a hidden treasure!

[@omara.796]

Azalaic Acid

[@Only2TRU]

Dr Dray I have question that I don't think I have ever heard u talk about...... Do u use self tanners? If so whats your faves? Which ones are the cleanest? Which one give a much more natural/non orange color?

[@db-gb5xi]

See her video, Vlog: Trying out Bondi Sands New SPF. I'd also check out Dr Shereene Idriss' Shop My Shelf page as she lists a couple sunless tanners.

[@Only2TRU]

@@db-gb5xi yeah cause watching Dr drays about an SPF ain't gonna tell me one thing about sunless tanners

[@db-gb5xi]

@@Only2TRU She mentions sunless tanners in that video and even provides links for a couple. No, she doesn't use them. She has an older video on fake tanning as well.

[@Only2TRU]

@@db-gb5xi ok thanks

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Happy Tuesday Everybody!! Have a Great Day!!

[@CarmeninSD1103]

Oh I remember back in the day hanging out at the beach in Puerto Rico slathered in baby oil..😫. Now I'm like a vampire and avoid the sun.

[@kristilambert3416]

Same lol

[@stephaniesmith4114]

Yes, baby oil, and sometimes with iodine. And those folding foil reflective screens that you would hold up on your chest to get the sun more intense on your face and neck. Omg! It's a miracle that my face doesn't look like leather!

[@RosesandBlingPapercrafts]

When you’re a red head with very fair skin and thought you’d be able to tan at the beach in your teens back in the 90’s. Fast forward a couple of decades, 4 skin cancers removed, 3 of these off my face 😩 I make my kids wear sun cream and hats every day year round as we live in the subtopics. I have all of the windows in our house and cars tinted. We also have an extra shade screen over the window next to my babies car seat in the car.

[@Lea-gj5ow]

@dr.dray , can you do a post about NANO-particles in MINERAL SUNSCREEN, and if this is something we should be concerned about?? There seems to be a lot of controversy about this topic. Also, a post on MINERAL SUNSCREENS for ACNE-PRONE skin would also be super helpful!

[@martystevens2313]

I was one of those people who used oil and laid in the sun in the 80s and 90s. Beach every weekend. Tanning beds in spring to get a base tan. I am going to be having blue light therapy teatment 6/22 for the 20+ spots of actinic keretoses on my face. I had about 25 spots on my arms chest and back cryoed 2 weeks ago and have 6 spots requiring biopsies. I do wear 50 spf now and the biggest floppy hat when I am outside. I only wish I could go back in time 30 years and tell my younger stupider self to stay out of the sun! The blue light therapy has me terrified. The 2 videos I found on KZbin that did it for pre cancers are horrifying!

[@Mexicobeanpole]

You couldn’t have known 30 years ago! Honestly, I’ve always been into skincare, but no one was telling us about sunscreen 30 years ago. Remember the copper tone girl with the tan lines? We did our best with the information available at the time. I wish you well with your treatments. Remember, your mental state is your biggest friend or enemy when getting anything done. Think positive!💝

[@martystevens2313]

@@Mexicobeanpole Thanks. So far I've been lucky in that I've had a few spots of squamous cell and basal cell removed over the years. No melanoma yet.

[@Malariejane]

I know you don’t use them but could you talk about self tanners and things to look for or avoid or how to know if they turn orange? Difference with self tanner and the lotions that stain skins to also give fake bake. Pro and cons?

[@MadonnaGentle]

Thank you for sharing these information. Hope all is well with you, Dr. Dray.

[@Jason-rs2zq]

I've been using the ordinary retinol 1% to treat my deep hyperpigmentation for 1 month now. Still need to wait a few months to see visible results. In conjunction with facial sunscreen with spf 50. Dr Dray really pursued me to invest to sunscreens. Unfortunately it stains my clothes especially the whites. I've learned the hard way that don't apply sunscreen on skin that contacts with the shirts fabric. Just don't let your arms contact with your clothes.

[@RinLaHarlequin]

Have you tried chemical sunscreens that are often clear/colorless? I haven't experienced my clothes staining as a result.

[@Jason-rs2zq]

@@RinLaHarlequin I've been using the creamy white type of sunscreen. I'm really interested in your clear and colorless sunscreen. May you please tell the name of it?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Who saw the reddit post with the guy who was severely burned after making margaritas? I'm scarred for life. 🥵

[@JaneDoe-ob9dr]

What happened!?!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

@@JaneDoe-ob9dr search "margarita" on r/skincareaddiction; it's the top search result. but warning that the images are....A LOT.

[@Chrissy213]

I saw that too! 😳😳

[@ninalou4629]

Poor guy. Looks so painful. I was more shocked at someone else who said this happened to them with celery.

[@gloriaxx]

What’s that!?????????!!!!!!

[@dfinite1111]

I LOVE THE ORDINARY! Unfortunately, because of the thumbnail photo you used with the title, I clicked on this video BECAUSE it looked like your video was about not using The Ordinary! I couldn’t tell that this had anything to do with the ☀️ sun!

[@user-gh3rv1of2b]

I've been using The Ordinary AHA BHA once a week like the bottle states on my neck and face as I think I have KP or closed commodones there. I've used half the bottle by now and it hasn't seem to make a dent in my rough bumpy skin. But my skin is feeling irritated but no redness. I put on sunscreen as soon as I wake up thanks to Dr. Dray's advice. Perhaps even wearing sunscreen isn't enough when using these types of products during the summer sun?

[@JulienArbor]

I get little bumps on my cheeks every now and then and no exfoliant (incl TO AHA/BHA) has ever gotten rid of them. The one thing that DOES work is oil cleansing with Shu Uemura POREfinist2 for several minutes and focusing on those rough areas. I don’t know if any other oil cleanser would work because that’s the only one I’ve ever used, but it definitely doesn’t work with a face wash. Exfoliants do a great job on my skin except for those tiny cheek bumps, but oil cleansing works every time!

[@user-gh3rv1of2b]

@@JulienArbor Thank you for recommending it. I'm glad you found something that works. Unfortunately, I'm sensitive to fragrance. It seems it has fragrance and a number of irritating things like citronellol, linalool. Do you apply it around your eyes too?

[@Patti-1962]

I remember my #1 sun product was the Hawaiian Tropic tanning oil, SPF 4. How embarrassing is that? I'm paying for it now with sun damage on my face in the form of dark spots. Trust me, it is now worth it to look tanned!

[@phyld6491]

True,but it smells sooo good.

[@Patti-1962]

@@phyld6491 OH YES! It was THE smell of summer and the beach/pool! Baking by the water!!

[@jny3324]

Thank u for really good info on medication and sun. I sufferd a stroke july 2020 (cant wright so good afasia) I had no idea statins could make u sensitiv to sun. I where already sensitive to sun before meds with rashes and tiny blissters if i where in the sun at all. So thanks again for this info. Greeting from sweden dr 🤗

[@misspotatohead1959]

Me already living in a sunny tropical country: YES! This may help me during the ‘summer’.

[@GiGiM-1114]

Wish I knew about tanning when I was in my 20’s. I live in So. California and it was every teenage Girl’s dream to be tanned!!!

[@emdoubleyew3788]

When I was young and dumb, I put on baby oil and laid out even though I know burn like a mofo. I fell asleep in the sun. Next, I woke up and was so, so red. I tried everything to cure it but it hurt to put on pants or a tshirt. I had to take a final in high school while my clothes stuck to me (super burn + aloe = aloe sandwich). I had to get a tub of silver sulfasalazine cream and not shower for a week. Slept on towels on my bed. Peeling was so painful. NOT WORTH IT- I now wear sunscreen as much as I can- the pain and the risk isn’t worth it!!

[@hannahvivi7042]

Can you do a skin care routine for dry skin due to sunscreen? I am finding that my skin is crazy dry this summer. I wear lots of sunscreen, reapplying etc and my skin is so dry at the end of the day. My regular dry skin routine isn't cutting it 😭

[@SimplebySarah]

Dr. Dray always coming in clutch!!! 😊

[@cindyg2321]

Finally fixed KZbin so I can comment! Loved Four Winds book, thank you!

[@francescadulash3511]

I had two burns on my neck within 30 mins in the sun where I applied grapefruit oil years ago! Don't make my mistake!

[@1989leaxy]

Dear Dr. Dray and dear subscribers. Can you please confirm that having sunscreen on does NOT influenc the tanning of your skin? My friends always want to have a tan in the summer and tell me they don't wear a high spf or don't aply too much because the skin wouldn't turn darker. What is up with that? I rather be white as hell then damagin my skin. 2. Question: what do you think about going to the tanning booth ( of course with sunscreen on) befor holidays somewhere hot and sunny to prevent getting sunburnd because the skin would be more prepared?

[@valentinamaciel39]

omggg the lime thing!!!!! I got phyto photo dermatitis on my hand from eating cucumber with lime at the beach and luckily it came off super fast because I used retinol on it and sunscreen but oh my god it was so scary looking

[@ethelekh9403]

My weather tomorrow until Friday, 100 degrees☀️🔥☀️🔥My sunscreen is ready!

[@dora876]

Not gonna lie, I still use tanning oils on vacations in the summer. I just layer them over an SPF 50 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@user-zs5gg7oz2e]

thats prob dissolving spf

[@dora876]

@@user-zs5gg7oz2e even if it does, I really don’t mind getting a little color 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sarahhicks9047]

Hi Dr Dray. I've been watching so many of your videos thank you for explaining things in a way that's easy for people like me to understand. My daughter sees a dermatologist regularly and every time we do we leave the derm office we look at each other like what did she say what are we supposed to do she's so hard to follow so just wanted to say thanks for that.

[@VianetAgu18]

Very good information 👌thank you very much Dr. Dray. My skin is very sensitive to the sun after not wearing sunscreen or good creams I learned my lesson that we do have to care for our skin 😭

[@michellefigueroa3612]

Omg DR DRAY CONGRATS on surpassing 1million✨💕

[@localwaternymph]

Dr. Dray I was wondering if you could do a video on the UV blocking window films and if they really work? Love your videos! have a good rest of your day!! 💓

[@michelles2299]

That red stuff from the ordinary OMG I tried it and it's soooooo aggressive 😍

[@katyr2382]

I think I have uber tough skin as I have never even felt a slight tingle from it but my sister is like you and couldn't keep it on her skin for more than a minute or two when she tried it

[@michelles2299]

@@katyr2382 🔥🔥🔥

[@alisonjetmar7437]

That color on you looks great!

[@patriciadelarosa6721]

I've used The Ordinary's peeling solutions for months now and no problem at all. Just remember to pair it with a good sunscreen and preferably applying it at night! :)

[@nancybogart3960]

Does anyone remember the days of baby oil and iodine mixed together!

[@marlaa2362]

Yes and album covers with aluminum foil held near your face to increase the tan using the baby oil and iodine. Scary, and I did that on occasion.!

[@dianegibbs3716]

Since I’m very fair-skinned, my very olive-skinned dad drilled the evils of sunbathing into me early on..way before there was SPF! Thanks, Dad! I’m in my ‘70’s in TX and could look so much worse, judging by my sun worshipping friends..

[@chrystalrhoades1302]

This is how my mom sun bathed and I followed suit in my teens and preteen years a handful of times. Awful choices lol

[@debrakirkley4590]

Oh my gosh do I ever. Thinking of those days is why i tell young people these days to please, please wear sunscreen that you'll appreciate this advice someday

[@vetsai8199]

@@debrakirkley4590 Yup, I do this, too. Teen girls used to just FRY themselves in baby oil. Worse, some of the fairest-skinned ones would try to get a head start on tanning by using a sun lamp, starting in mid-March🤦‍♀️. I look back at the 1970s and shudder!😩

[@ashjoan6423]

I would love to learn about the ingredients in sunless tanning lotions… are these okay? (Love your content btw)

[@wiebke2398]

Happy Tuesday to everybody !!

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Thank You Soo Much!! Happy Tuesday to You Too!! Have a Great Day!!