TOP 10 DIFFERIN GEL MISTAKES| Dr Dray
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Dermatologist Dr Dray covers the top 10 mistakes people make when using differin gel for acne. Don't make these mistakes with differin gel when treating your acne. Differin gel is the only over the counter retinoid that is FDA approved to treat acne. Differin gel before and after photos are helpful for documenting your differin journey. #differingel #differinjourney #dermatologist
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0:00 Intro
0:15 What is differin gel used for?
1:16 Mistake #1: Using it as a spot treatment
2:13 Mistake #2: Stopping once your acne is clear.
3:15 Mistake #3: Expecting results overnight
4:36 Mistake #4: Using more than necessary
6:05 Mistake #5: Putting it on your eyelids
7:04 Mistake #6: Using it with retinols
9:03 Mistake #7: Not using moisturizer
9:50 Mistake #8: Washing your face too often
10:40 Mistake #9: Stopping for vacation
12:39 Mistake #10: Waxing
14:52 Outro
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Mistakes: 1. Using it as a spot treatment 2. Stopping once your acne is clear 3. Expecting results overnight 4. Using more than necessary 5. Putting it on your eyelids 6. Using it with retinols 7. Not using moisturizer 8. Washing your face too often 9. Stopping for vacation 10. Waxing
@churo8873
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stev2170
2 жыл бұрын
I put it on my eyelids and it low keys burns… what can I do? I didn’t know at first not to put it on there
@mattc5649
2 жыл бұрын
@@stev2170 you’re supposed to not apply to the areas of your eyes and mouth, so if you’re still doing that do yourself a favor and stop before you experience anymore issues and discomfort. It even says to avoid those areas on the directions and Dr. Dray shows it in other videos on it
@elio_fay
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattc5649 hence why they said “I didn’t know at first” 🤦🏻♂️
@noahross3642
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I have mild, mostly hormonal acne and stared using differen about 2 weeks ago. I use a pea sized amount every other day sandwiched between two layers of lotion. Obviously it hasn't affected my acne yet, but my skin texture looks so nice lately! I was almost late to work this morning because I was so distracted by my face in the mirror 😂
@rhiannonparent8581
3 жыл бұрын
How's your skin now that it's been a few more weeks?? I have mostly hormonal acne as well
@frahhscloset3430
2 жыл бұрын
How is it now?
@karisima6060
2 жыл бұрын
How is it now!!??
@sleepygal4967
2 жыл бұрын
Update?
@evaoliveira8407
2 жыл бұрын
Update please
i started differin when i was 14 for acne, i’m 22 now and i still remember how awful the first stages of using differin were. My whole face felt tight and dehydrated for a few months. Felt like hell, but eventually got much better. I hardly ever get pimples now! :)
@thisismjbatara6891
3 жыл бұрын
do you still use differin now? if yes, how often?
@theHoax100
3 жыл бұрын
@@thisismjbatara6891 yup i still use it, probably around 3 times a week? i used to do it daily at night but sometimes i forget or i’m too lazy 😅😅
@thisismjbatara6891
3 жыл бұрын
@@theHoax100 wow! so differin is safe to use for a VERY LONG time! do you still get pimples? when did your purging lasted and how long did you see noticable results? i’m currently at my second week and purging. ☹️
@theHoax100
3 жыл бұрын
@@thisismjbatara6891 i usually only get pimples these days if i touch my face a lot esp along my chin and jaw area, but hardly happens these days! hmm i cant really rmb how long the purging was, perhaps 2-3 months? maybe longer? i do wish i moisturized better back then tho, bc i had super flaky and dehydrated skin :/ after the purging phase you’ll see results gradually, i was never 100% pimple free thru out high school (which was when i started differin) but i did stop having those pimple clusters around my cheeks :D i think it was only when i hit 18/19 that i realised ‘wow i hardly get pimples now’
@thisismjbatara6891
3 жыл бұрын
@@theHoax100 happy for you! i’m 21 now and have mild - moderate acne, but i used to have severe acne when i was 17-18 yrs old. i hope my purging would subside early cos i think 2-3 months is too long... btw, i use differin along benzoyl peroxide and so far, there are no irritations. i hope this will help.
You're like my skin fairy god mother. I started breaking out really bad at 24 (I'm 38 now) and thought I was going to have crap skin for the rest of my life. I've learned so much from you. Thank you so much!
“Well hey guys” so satisfying 😂
@VeronikaJelencsrecnozivljenje
3 жыл бұрын
Best part of my evening 😀 Have a great day 😀
@Aj33_
3 жыл бұрын
@@VeronikaJelencsrecnozivljenje u too !
@itsjroses1591
3 жыл бұрын
haha:)
@jessrose5854
3 жыл бұрын
Yesss I find it comforting!! 🥺🥰
@giastake3492
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aj33_ "Satisfying" yes, absolutely: 🤔 And her entire 'approach' is authentic w/a brilliant, subtle humor woven throughout- -a rarity in skincare vids. I recommend her quite often. 🙂🙃😉👍
I will never stop using differin. It also comes in a pump bottle dispenser now. Feels so nice.
@DrDrayzday
3 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@AnaFernandez-uz6ec
3 жыл бұрын
I hate the bottle just because you can’t get everything out of the bottle, you lose product and money :/
@buttface3875
3 жыл бұрын
I like that it moderates how much comes out, and keeps it from getting exposed to dirty fingers. I’m fine with the trade off.
@Philomena250
3 жыл бұрын
@@buttface3875 same!!!
@jameelamaharaj8214
3 жыл бұрын
@@DrDrayzday dr dray what are your thoughts on deriva cream
Thank you!! I appreciate you so much! Love watching skin care videos and all creators on KZread are great but you truly make understanding skin care so easy and share about products that are so accessible to so many people! Sometimes when I watch other creators I feel stressed and insecure because I’m almost 30 and should be getting Botox and fillers soon but as soon as I watch your videos I chill out because sometimes that’s just not realistic or needed. So, thank you again!
Differin gel was ROUGH for me but I stuck it out. The first six months my face was falling off. I couldnt smile without skin cells falling everywhere. It was so itchy and painful and red. My derm kept telling me it was normal and to keep it up. I ended up at a cosmetic surgeon for a different reason and she told me to reduce it to 2 times a week and my skin finally improved. Definitely do not recommend daily use if this is youe first retinoid!
@MyLoVeLyMaN
3 жыл бұрын
Did you start off by applying it every day? I started with few times per week over a moisturiser and never had issues. Just a bit of dryness but very manageable :)
@Joannabanana1989
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. My derm had me start daily and advised to go under moisturizer. I think every derm has a different method. My face looked like hell and was really painful. 4 years later, I use it 2-3 times a week on top of moisturizer.
@leoallen7434
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know it dries out the skin so much and makes it flake off so I started applying it every day - that was a big mistake haha. It's like leaving a trail of flakes behind me everywhere
@phiacraft338
3 жыл бұрын
You definitely want to work up to using it often, a few times a week at most until your skin gets used to it
@Starnub_
3 жыл бұрын
I recently just started using differin gel and before I used some prior moisturizers or serums that contained retinol, I haven’t found the differin gel irritating for the period I’ve been using it so far, will likely comment in this same thread for an update
I love that you include the time stamps in the description! Thank you!!
Good job on wearing more colors in your videos! New Years resolution still going strong. This shade of pink looks lovely on you
Treating acne is not about getting different products it’s actually to do with sticking with one product and educating yourself about it. Thanks 😊
Definitely one of the better youtube videos i've seen from a medical professional. Simple, to the point, easy to move around the video (you even talk about that) thank you.
Love your videos!! 🤩 So practical and educational for everyone but especially for those of us with sensitive, problematic skin who can’t go to a dermatologist. I’ve learned so much from you and my skin is much improved!! So, thank you!! 🤗
I’ve been using this for a year and totally forgot what were the “rules” I’ve been doing all of these! Going to revise my routine and use it properly. Thanks for another helpful video 👌🏽
Thank you soooo much for this information! I was prescribed with differin, but summer is coming and I was afraid to use it. You made it so clear that using it in summer is okay. Thank you!!!
I'm so glad you started with not using it as a spot treatment. You don't know how many reviews I have seen on Ultas website with people saying they love using it that way.
Dr. Dray, I just want to thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world. I appreciate you.
My daughter has really bad acne. I can’t believe I didn’t buy her differin gel before!!! She has been using it for about a week and her skin has cleared up drastically, she uses it at night and waits 10 minutes before applying CareVe healing ointment. It works!! Just trust the process!! I am so happy for her specially now that she has started high school!!!! Thank you for your videos!!! 🙏
@sarahosborne7477
3 ай бұрын
What facewash does she use?
So glad I found this video! Picked up Differin for my daughter today, along with ceraVe moisturizers and cleanser. Just shared this with her.
@rebecastevens8892
2 жыл бұрын
Vanicream cleanser also works wonders
This is so super helpful, especially with the breakdown of the video ‘chapters’. It’s my go-to video to recap on the must-knows of using adapalene!
Hiii Dr. Dray you've literally saved my life my skin that was filled w acne has improved drastically!! I love youuuuu thanks❤❤❤❤❤
@eyosyastebeje9555
Жыл бұрын
is ur skin pure now?
I really wish the fda would finally approve tretonin for over the counter use. It is safer than tylenol. By far. There is no reason this should not be over the counter. There are instructions for this and you need to follow it, but if you do, this is a well tested and very safe and effective drug.
@kayleykat5183
3 жыл бұрын
I also don't understand why Tret isn't over the counter. Lol. I personally think there are other skincare products that are more harmful than tret and they're somehow OTC
@lolobasyang317
3 жыл бұрын
It's because it's contraindicated in pregnancy
@kevinmayers4346
3 жыл бұрын
It's otc in my country
@jonathanm.9801
3 жыл бұрын
@@lolobasyang317 I thought all retinoids and retinols are not recommended during pregnancy.
@lolobasyang317
3 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanm.9801 there’s less risk with adapalene 0.1 percent tho. I think that’s why its OTC
I can't believe I've been using differen incorrectly the whole time! Thank you
I'm about to be 3 months using differin, and I've seen difference on my face, love it 😀
I’ve been using Adapalene gel for around 2 months now and I’m so happy I stuck with it through the purge phase. It was frustrating and made me want to quit it a few times. I followed all of your tips and they helped so much! I still apply over moisturizer and use every 3 nights.
@interstellephant7193
3 жыл бұрын
how long did your purge phase last? im terrified to start differin because of it D:
@JulesKennedvitch
3 жыл бұрын
I started using Adapalene for around 2 months too and I'm still purging a lot on my chest. I never had that much pimples it was really impressive at the beginning. Face is looking better though, and younger
@blackkid8032
2 жыл бұрын
What is purging?
@houseofbows
2 жыл бұрын
@@blackkid8032 when everything under the skin comes to the surface like alot of pimples surface.
@Sadhrita2002
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving me hope ....take love💖
Mistake 11- pile on Differin gel and go bake in the sun, which is what I did in the summer of 2013 🙈
@cameronhubbard7729
3 жыл бұрын
Ouch
@sam_conforti
3 жыл бұрын
oh no 🤣🤣
@VeronikaJelencsrecnozivljenje
3 жыл бұрын
😩😩
@zuzanazuscinova5209
3 жыл бұрын
Omg!!!
@vetsai8199
3 жыл бұрын
Holy Smokes!!!!!
Thank you for this Andrea. I have learnt so much from you in the past couple of years that I’ve been watching you and my skin has really improved beyond recognition. I would say I get comments on it. I’m now starting to use a different gel it’s not easy to get in the UK so this video is invaluable. Thank you so much
I started using Differin thanks to you and it transformed my acne! But it almost seemed like it got worse before it got better! Glad I stuck it out!
This video is right on time bc I just got differin. Been using CeraVe retinol so fingers crossed on no irritation 😅😅
Your past guidance on this product has helped me tremendously! I went though a period of bad purging with Differin but I stuck with it and I’m finally seeing great results
@Ikthus
2 жыл бұрын
How long did the purging last?
@avacallaa
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ikthus i’ve heard 8-12 weeks. im about 5-6 weeks in and having really bad purging.
@katiejon17
Жыл бұрын
Yikes - what exactly is “purging”? Is it like with other retinoids when your skin gets super irritated?
@Plutus1201
Жыл бұрын
@@katiejon17 no it means breaking out really bad because all the stuff has to come out. When that is over the acne won’t come back. But it’s just another word for breaking out because of a product
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us for free! You’ve inspired me to take so much better care of my skin
It changed my skin completely, I introduced it slowly and always wearing on top of the moisturiser, thanks to your tips. My skin completely acclimatised to it and I know use it every other night with no irritation. Skin is incredibly smooth and bright.
@nikkyshairades9078
2 жыл бұрын
Please what did you achieve from it? I am about to get it
@ram29049
Жыл бұрын
hi do you use it everyday now
@MyLoVeLyMaN
Жыл бұрын
@@ram29049 I don't find any need to use it more than every other day/2/3 days.
@pmpetch99
Жыл бұрын
Did you purge?
@aly_nana
Жыл бұрын
can I apply differin on damp skin?
THANK YOU FOR THIS!! I just started using differin and I’m already making these mistakes. 🤦🏻♀️
@razepinah624
2 жыл бұрын
Do you use it only at night?
Thank you, Dr. Dray. I've been using WAYYYYYY too much of it. You should see the huge glob I've been applying every night; now I feel foolish. Thank you for addressing this mistake in the video.
@g-uy9me
27 күн бұрын
After you put it on at night, do you wash it off in the morning? Or do you leave it on all day until you wash your face in the evening?
Thank you for this video!!!! I’m going to start using it soon and this was great information ♥️
I just ordered Adapalene today, so this video came out right on time!
Great video, I’ve been debating about buying my sister differin gel for her acne and this would be helpful for her to watch.
I would assume all of these tips would apply to topical tretinion, brand name retin A 👍 As always love your advice and videos!
@barjee8965
3 жыл бұрын
indeed, this is exactly how i use tret :) so far so good!
This was really helpful. I just started and already made the mistake of mixing it with a retinol routine! Thanks! Fixed!
My skin was SOOOOOOOOOO sensitive to the sun within the first few months of using Differin. I felt like I was getting a severe sunburn within 5 minutes of being out in the sun even with quality sunscreen on. I’ve been using differin for years now and it doesn’t do that anymore. But at least in my experience it made me extremely sensitive to the sun while I was first adjusting to it.
@katiejon17
Жыл бұрын
Have you noticed an anti-aging benefit? I’d like to use it for that reason. I have very sensitive skin and just cannot commit to retinoids right now.
It took me a bit to find and order Differin, but it is on its way! I am taking your advice to try Differin Gel for anti-aging, after a lot of research. I am starting late at 48 but hoping it is never too late to start. I will also be revisiting your how-to videos on Differin. This video was perfect timing and so helpful, thank you!
@user-fz4nx3tv8v
2 жыл бұрын
How is the update after using it?
Thank you again for introducing Differin to us, Dr. Dray. This, alongside benzoyl peroxide wash, has cured my acne.
@Iris-gy2mi
3 жыл бұрын
How long did it take for your skin to cure? I'm on week 7 or 8 of it and it finally looks like things are clearing up. The purge was super bad, so it's hard to say if my skin is really clearing up or just not purging anymore. 🤷♀️
@GabijaS18
7 ай бұрын
@@Iris-gy2miwhat happened did it get better?
After watching your videos I am more & more interested in trying differin, for anti aging purposes. Thank you Dr Dray. 😊
I’ve been using adapalene since 2017 and I love it. In conjunction with sprinolactone, it helped clear my skin up. My skin is clear but I continue to use it because I love how smooth it’s made my skin.
@kimebina2586
Жыл бұрын
I hope this will be my case , I’m taking spironolactone but it’s not working so i wanna get differin
I ❤️❤️❤️❤️Differin! It helps with my skin, so good . And I see aging results as well .. I guess it makes my skin smooth is why ...LOVE IT !
Thanks for this. Kept getting burns around eyes because I was making some mistakes. Now I feel good about giving it another go
@nicolelol858
2 жыл бұрын
my under eyes feel like they’re on fire 😭
Just ordered on Amazon, the Gel, Moisturizer and the First Aid Beauty cleanser! Thanks for all this info.
Received my first differin today! Very timely video!
This was an excellent video! Differin is an amazing product! Thank you so much for sharing your professional experience with us! You have changed my life by teaching me how to take care of my sensitive skin and reducing my headaches with removal of fragrance from products. Much appreciation!!!
@uzmaharoon8296
9 ай бұрын
My skin tone become darker by using adeplene plz advise me something
Love your videos SO much! I know I'm not alone when I say that we (your viewers) truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us (so we won't do anything stupid! haha!)
Happy Wednesday, Dr Dray! Thanks for this valuable information. You're the best!! Hope you have a relaxing evening. 💗
I just started using differin! This is very helpful! Thanks Dr. Dray!
Dr Dray you keep reading my mind about the content I want to see! Thanks so much. I recently started Differin Cream 0.1 here in the UK and this video is exactly what I needed!!! Sending love from London x
@sarakhan2632
2 жыл бұрын
Hi From where can one get it from UK easily? I am in Manchester
@rosesnow2013
2 жыл бұрын
@@sarakhan2632 you can only get it on prescription
@ang3956
Жыл бұрын
@@sarakhan2632 yes on prescription here in the UK but you can purchase online from abroad
I've been using Differin for over a year and half now and I love it 🦋💙
@DrDrayzday
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear
@lemoniecricket
3 жыл бұрын
How long did it take to see your skin actually start clearing? Been a year for me and I want to give up
You shared su h great information I never considered. Thanks for the great education!
I just bought differin gel, perfect timing, thank you 🙏🏻❤️
I've started using differin again as I'm realizing I've never really used it properly. So far my skin texture is looking better and I use it with cerave hydrating cleanser and cerave moisturizing cream and it takes care of that dryness. My skin hasn't peeled or flaked once so far in the few weeks I've been using it. In fact I'd say my skin dryness is better than ever.
I've been using Differin for 3 months now and love it. It's so helpful for my acne. I have pretty much clear skin on a good day. I will say I only use it in the morning because when I used it at night and went to sleep, the gel spread around my neck and my eyelids and they was so irritated. So daytime only for me! It does make the skin red sometimes so I do it every other day when I feel like my skin is too dry or too red.
@gokcebeyza
3 жыл бұрын
Make sure your skin is dry before using differin. If you use moistureizer before differin wait for your skin to completeley absorb it then afterwards put differin that way it wont spread. And redness might be from the sun because differin can be irritating with sun. Thats why it is mostly used at night time.
Such a good video. I have been lazy about being consistent applying differin. I do have rosacea and differin and my face get along well.
Differin isn’t available over the counter in my country and I’ve been scared to try it in case it brings back my eczema but you’ve convinced me to go and ask for a prescription 🤩
Pure psychic cause I just started using Differin. Thank you, Dr. Dray!
@MM-pi5iu
2 жыл бұрын
There is nothing psychic about it … it’s called coincidence 🤦🏽♀️
Some years ago my dermatologist gave me differin to use it as a SPOT treatment for acne! Of course it didn't help me at all and then he put me on accutane 😈 Thank God I found Dray last year and i finally got my acne under control!
@colombe9462
3 жыл бұрын
A week ago my dermatologist told me to use differin only on the spots to avoid irritation I'm so confused 😭
@laibamaqsood3977
3 жыл бұрын
My doctor also told me that i should use it as a spot treatment otherwise over time i will develop melasma because i have fritzpatrick skin type 3 and i live in South Asia. Idk if it's true.
@christianamarinou2432
3 жыл бұрын
@@colombe9462 use it all over your face!
@jenniferholley2359
3 жыл бұрын
I used retina and I have melasma but it could be from not using enough sunscreen, I also live in Texas
this video comes super handy! I ordered differin a few days ago
Just restarted differin last week! Was using regular retinol and it wasn’t enough lol. You always read my mind!
Good morning Dr 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 perfect timing .. 💗👏🏼💜💜💜💜💜thank you for all the info ... 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
@DrDrayzday
3 жыл бұрын
Happy Wednesday
I've used Face Theory's retinol for anti-aging (32 yes old) for a while, but recently stopped to start Differin because I also have oily and acneic skin. Would Differin be okay for anti-aging, in the same ways skincare retinols are? I love how Differin helps with my oil production. Also, love your channel so so much!
When you realize differin was $7 before (silent cry)
@rosymoon8144
3 жыл бұрын
Its 8$ in uae
@susana_eo
3 жыл бұрын
$13 at cvs 😓
@pawinkhaoamirul3715
3 жыл бұрын
Here in Malaysia they sold it for 25$
@susana_eo
3 жыл бұрын
@@pawinkhaoamirul3715 dang that expensive for a small tube 🥲
@Shizine19
3 жыл бұрын
They sell the small tube here for $30 😭
i just started using differin three nights ago and i’m 16 years old struggling with acne prone skin and i already feel that my skin is getting better!! i got a couple pimples but i feel a big difference on how my skin feels. Hopefully it keeps working and clears up my acne !!
I am not able to tolerate differin but I really love the cerave resurfacing retinol serum so I’ve stuck with that :)
@mitchellbryant328
3 жыл бұрын
I love both of those 🤗. I started used Faded topical gel and it tended to pill with the cerave retinol
@mchan2141
3 жыл бұрын
Glad u found something that works for u❤
@chava7263
3 жыл бұрын
My skin got flaky/dry when I used Differin. So you're saying a good alternative to use would be that cerave resurfacing retinol serum?
@niamia8561
3 жыл бұрын
How quickly did you realize you didn’t tolerate it? I’m trying to figure out whether to try differen or cerave resurfacing serum . I have never used any products such as these, only BHA and AHAs
@h3ll4v
3 жыл бұрын
@@chava7263 thats normal to happen tho.
Hi Dr Dray! Been watching your videos a lot! I wanted to ask if I’m already using Differin and Neutrogena Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% every other night, can I use a Salicylic Acid wash on the off nights?
Loved this🙌 I’ve been using differin for about 1.5 years and it’s made a big difference.
@10dejka
Жыл бұрын
Everyday? I found it so hard to use every night
I Still get mine in the tube from CVS, it has helped my skin tremendously. Idc if I have to use it for the rest of my life lol I have combo sensitive skin and it is just so it is so iffy at times. Plus hormonal and allergies acne 🤦🏽♀️I did notice around the creases of my nose being super dry and flaky. so I started using the aveeno oat repair cream around those areas; and the dryness subsided tremendously. Differin is a lifesaver 🙏🏾🙌🏽ohh yea make sure you use sunscreen. I use a moisturizer with spf, I promise I never experienced and really bad dark marks with doing this.
So glad I don't make any of these mistakes. Have however gotten it on my undereyes by accident and that was NOT fun! 😂
@vetsai8199
3 жыл бұрын
I did that, too-had to make sure I washed my fingers THOROUGHLY before putting on that final layer of moisturizer!
@emmagouvin8970
3 жыл бұрын
am i the only one who puts it on my eyelids with no problem??
Thanks to your video, I had the courage to start using differin and it was one of the best decision because it saved my skin from terrible acne breakout! Couldn't thank you enough! ❤️
@Wizard22225
11 ай бұрын
Do use moisturizer before or after differin??
@jadeskinjoyce
11 ай бұрын
@@Wizard22225 I used it before moisturizer.
Looking very healthy, Dr. Dray! Keep it up!!
I’m so glad I watched this
Love this video! Stress ages! I found disconnecting from the TV, removed a lot of my stress. Their ‘programming” was taking a toll on my health. I cancelled my cable and also Alexia! Tired of having all our conversations listed too! I use to keep the TV on for background sound, found silence is sooo much better! ‘ ‘
Dr. Dray, what are your thoughts on generic, store brand adapalene? Is it safe and as effective as Differin?
I love this video! Thank you!
Just started using this product thanks to you!
great topic thanks and happy Wednesday! xo
@jackiemarsh2470
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You!! Have a Wonderful Day!! Xo
I'm very guilty of mistake #4. I was using way too much and my skin on my neck got irritated. Gonna take a break for a few days to let my skin calm down and start using less. I appreciate the tips doc!
@1kennedye
Жыл бұрын
You should not use Differin on your neck if you are!
You are the best ! Cheers from Ecuador ❤️🤘🏻
Omg I had no idea you couldn't use it as a spot treatment! What the hell man, so glad I only did this a few select times. Definitely gunna be using it all over my face now, thank you so much, I don't know that I would have ever came across this info cause I had no idea that I was using it wrong to even search for a correction.
Great news, everyone. My doctor told me to apply sunscreen every day. She is a gem 💍 💛💛🎉
@ummesalmatahir6745
3 жыл бұрын
🎊🎊🎊
Perfect timing on this video. I just started using Differin haha.
@deeraynes1697
3 жыл бұрын
are you still using it?
@_KungFuBarbie_
3 жыл бұрын
@@deeraynes1697 Yeah, day 50 and my skin actually cleared up a lot this week.
This is such a huge help!
I use differin daily, and tolerate it very well, little to no irritation (: I also use the stridex salicylic acid pads before washing my face and let that sit for a while. And will use Benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment.
I am guilty of making these mistakes! :(( My derm recommended it daily and my skin started to burn after a week of using it. My moisturizer burned so much when I applied it. Then I started using it only 3 times a week and I only use water to clean my face in the morning. I cleanse only at night. The improvement on my skin was GIANT after one month once I started limited my differin use. Safe to say Differin is my go to acne treatment. Thanks Dr Dray!
@adna2989
3 жыл бұрын
My skin and eyelids started to burn after 4 months of use. I am thinking to reduce it and using only 3 times a week
@kaitlin6737
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I am experiencing this now and getting eczema. I was also on accutane.
@Sadhrita2002
Жыл бұрын
This comment helped me thanks love💗
@mehejabinshuma3991
Жыл бұрын
my skin is already burnt. how can i reduce it? it has left scars too
@aisha8665
Жыл бұрын
@@mehejabinshuma3991 reddit has a very good skincare subreddit where you can get advice regarding this. However, I would suggest using it less (every third day) or not at all until your skin heals, then start using it again (also every third day as most people's skin can't handle daily applications)
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been using differin 1-2 nights/week and retinol on the other nights wondering how the heck anyone ever works their way up to using differin nightly. So much irritation and dryness! For the past 4 nights since watching this video I’ve done vanicream cleanser, differin, and Cerave pm. My skin is tolerating it great and is so baby smooth!!
@ericadickard9869
2 жыл бұрын
What kind of retinol? I thought differin was retinol
Differin changed my life! never felt so confident with my skin!
Time to go get back on differin 👍🏽 thanks Dr. Dray 💯👏🏽
Hi Dr Dray! Always love your videos. If I am in my early 30s, and I do not have major acne issues (only 1-2 pimples during time of the month), will it still be suitable for me to use Differin for 'anti-aging' ?
I've been using differin for 5 months now. After hearing multiple KZread dermatologists warn against using too much product and advise only applying thin layers to the skin, I've been careful to apply the thinnest layer possible almost every night. Over the past 5 months of nearly nightly use I've only managed to use about 2/3 of one tube and my acne has gradually gotten worse and worse. At first I thought I was just purging for a crazy long time but now I'm thinking I'm probably not applying enough! Thank you for showing what you mean by "pea size". I'll use that as a reference from now on.
@cKi1
11 ай бұрын
Hi I’m planning on getting it, how is it going for u?
@sehars4887
11 ай бұрын
@@cKi1 So unfortunately I fell out of the habit of using it a few weeks after that comment. My acne on my cheeks didn't seem to change too much after I stopped. Maybe it got a little worse but I wasn't sure exactly. But shortly after stopping I did start getting acne on my chin again which I hadn't had for months since I started Differin so that makes me think it was doing something but maybe it wasn't strong enough for the rest of my face.
@lelalu101
10 ай бұрын
I'm about to start and have stubborn hormonal acne. Thankful I saw this comment and video before starting!
Started tretinoin last week and am hopeful on this new regimen. I saw a success story on reddit where OP had some fantastic results for improving pitted scars and it inspired me to start my tret journey and will start slow. Hoping to incorporate aha bha peel sometime in the future on some days (once a week) where I won't be using it at night. Thank you for the tips🙏
@maryl8132
2 жыл бұрын
Has the tretinoin helped your scars? My sons both have scars and are really wanting to find something to help the appearance of their skin.
You are the BEST! thanks for everything
Which is better, trininoin or differin? Also, what do you think of using those fine little blades to shave off the peach fuzz that typically grows on the sides of the face/cheeks? Thanks for your help!
you should do a series talking about each retinoid (one per video) one about tretinoin, one about tazarotene and one about trifarotene I know you have a lot go videos on adapalene and tretinion but the other two aren't covered much
Just went to CVS to get only the DIFFERIN ADAPALENE but saw the moisturizer NIGHT & DAY with spf, then the SERUM and TONER, all Differin products. I already have the face wash. I suffered from hormonal acne since teenager years & I am now 41, my old products surprisingly don't works no more 😢. I have been watching your videos since last year and now, I decide to try on this Adapalene. I hope it works for me. 🤞 Thank you for doing what you do! I am your video watcher. :))
You look so healthy. Love ya, gal!