In today’s video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dray answers your most frequently asked skincare questions, covering topics like tretinoin, retinol, sensitive skin, pigmentation, sunscreen, perioral dermatitis, eczema, and more. This Q&A is packed with science-based skincare advice to help you build an effective and gentle routine.
👇 Watch with timestamps below and jump to the questions you’re most interested in!
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:27 Does layering serums before tretinoin make it less effective?
1:08 Can using Aquaphor nightly cause milia around the eyes?
2:29 Is Coenzyme Q10 a good antioxidant compared to vitamin C?
4:20 Avene Cicalfate+ Serum vs Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
6:13 How to treat pigmentation on extremely sensitive skin
8:10 Best starter retinol for sensitive skin
9:44 Is adapalene an alternative to tretinoin or retinol?
11:23 Can you layer too many peptides?
12:22 Chemical vs mineral sunscreen: which is best?
13:24 Can you use a retinol lotion with tretinoin?
13:50 Does minoxidil have to be used daily?
14:27 Best over-the-counter treatment for perioral dermatitis
17:26 Skin conditions affecting the inguinal crease
20:09 Do medium-depth chemical peels help with age spots?
20:44 Can retinol be used on eczema-prone skin?
21:20 What is linear lichen planus?
24:44 Outro
🧴 PRODUCTS MENTIONED
• Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
• Avene Cicalfate+ Serum
• Monistat Chafing Powder Relief Gel
• Retinols Dr. Dray Recommends
• De La Cruz Sulfur Treatment
• Prosacea Gel
🔍 TOPICS COVERED IN THIS VIDEO
Dermatologist skincare Q&A, tretinoin vs retinol, adapalene, sensitive skin routines, pigmentation treatment, antioxidants in skincare, sunscreen types, eczema-safe retinoids, perioral dermatitis treatment, chemical peels, minoxidil use, and common inflammatory skin conditions.
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