10 REASONS WHY YOUR RETINOL IS NOT WORKING | DERMATOLOGIST @DrDrayzday

TIP FOR 2022. START using a retinol and STOP looking in the mirror every second EXPECTING overnight results. 2 years in and my skin texture is as smooth as butter.

Best thing she said “don’t go to the internet and ask bunch of influencers on what you should do”. 😅. 💯 agreed. Everybody on social media is a skin care expert all of a sudden 🤔

1.Gotta use it a long time. 2.use more moisturizer. 3.Use consistently. 4.hyperpigmention needs more time to reduce.5. Big pores need more time.6.Acne is gonna get a bit worse then clear.7. Looking oily? Get a gel form of the retinol.8.Retinoids help reduce of sun damage.9.The better product is prescription form.10. If you have stubborn acne u may need additional prescription meds.

I agree 100% with you Dr. Dray. I use prescription Retinoid and every single outcome you have mentioned in this video has happened to me, irritation, dryness, peeling, worsen wrinkle appearance, inconsistency with treatment etc. However, retinoid works amazingly when we are patient and complaint with treatment. Changes don't happen over night and that's what people need to be aware of. This is an excellent and very informative video as usual. You're the best Dr. Dray and I am so grateful for your work on YouTube. Thank you 🌹

I remember when I was 3-4 months in using tretinoin, I really really wanted to give up, I was so sad about my dry, flaky skin, when I smiled I had fine lines around my eyes which I neved had before... my skin looked so much worse than before. Now at year 3, I am so so so glad I didn't give up🙂

I find that the older I get, the more consistent my skin care routine. At 30 I was sporadic. I didn't get any lines and wrinkles until it hit 52, and it really made me find ways to be VERY consistent with my skin care and I've seen a big difference in the results to my skin. Even if one is tired, set alarms and reminders if you need to, but be consistent and don't skip nights and days no matter what... I've had results from lower strength retinols, so I am gradually upping my strengths. I know results will take a lot of time, so I keep a journal with photos. To be honest, without that journal, I wouldn't really know how much better my skin actually has become. Great video Dr. Dray

Thanks Dr.Dray for the clairity that you've provided. It's been extremely helpful. You're the best! Blessings...

Wow, this was super informative. I've been using adapalene for years (I've also used tretinoine and azelaic acid) for acne and I've come across some of these questions myself. I'll be checking out your playlist, loved this video. Thanks!

I absolutely love your videos. You are such a great source of information. I found you during the pandemic and I can’t stop watching your videos. I have learned so much. No one does it better. I love your honesty and knowledge. Thank you!

I appreciate your channel, Dr. Dray. All due respect, your content is valuable and doesn’t need click bait titles/cover frames. I come to you for your expertise! I’m slowing integrating LRP adapalene upon your recommendations

I am 64 years old and I started using full strength prescription Retin A when I was 34. I had sun damage and I was concerned about the fine lines. Now at my age, I do not have a single line or wrinkle anywhere on my entire face. The dermatologist said I have the skin of a 15 year old.

Very informative and I just want to add to the commentary from the perspective of years of usage of retin A. I’m 67 and started using Tretinoin cream at age 55, prescription strength starting lower, graduating to 1% strength. I’m Canadian and it’s cheaper to buy RX strength here rather than from some cosmetic company at the lesser strength. Bottom line, I think Dr Dray is right, even if hard to accept, that over time it makes a difference, my 34 year old daughter has made the comment that I have fewer wrinkles than she has which has started her on the path of also using it! If you live in Canada and have extra health care coverage, the cost would be covered but not sure about the US?

Thank you Dr. Dray. As always, your advise is very clear, easy to understand and concise. Another very informative, appreciated and enjoyable video.

I think a big reason why people think any particular product or ingredient isn’t working is because they’re not tracking their progress in a more objective way. I never took before/after photos until I started tret with Curology, and WOW did I see a difference after a few months. But I didn’t really see that difference in the mirror, only in the pictures. When changes are gradual, you just don’t see them as easily unless you can compare the before and after side by side.

Wow, this was an eye opener. I've had all those complaints about retinol, but I clearly wasn't using it long enough. I need to try it again and stick with it.

I'm super thankful for your insights and the information you provide! Following a skin care routine changed my skin for the better and I'm happy! 😁 Thank you!

I used to apply retinol right after cleansing my skin but even after 1.5 - 2 years later, my skin was painfully red and burning all the time. I changed the routine and started to apply ALL my skin care products first (serums, lotion, etc) then retinol as my LAST STEP, and now, I am enjoying the anti aging benefits of retinol without the burn and unsightly peelings.

I definitely second reason #10! I'd been using prescription tretinoin (with increased dosages) for a couple of years and I thought it was working fine. Then during my regular follow-up with my board-certified dermatologist, she thought I could do better and switched me to prescription trifarotene. WOW. It was like the effect was put on hyperspeed--in 1 month I got the results that took me 3 months on my previous prescription retinoid, and well over a year when I wasn't using any retinoid at all. Granted, I also started getting irritation around the nose and mouth, but I used the Dr Dray trick of applying the retinoid over a thin layer of moisturizer (thanks, Dr Dray!) and it worked like a charm! I can't wait for my next appointment so I can wow my doctor as well. 🙂(Mind you, I'm not saying trifarotene is better than tretinoin--every patient is different and some prescriptions work better on some than others.) I feel like I tried every trick every skincare influencer all over the world had recommended, and not a single one got me ANY results until I started seeing my current dermatologist. There's a reason they spend a decade of their lives in school! Even she's been amazed by how much my skin has changed since my first visit. I know not everyone has the option to see a great dermatologist, nor are dermatology prescriptions (topical or systemic) easy to pay for, even if you have good insurance. But mine was worth every penny and every sacrifice. And, for me at least, cheaper than spending hundreds of dollars on skincare. Now if only I could buy the sodium hyaluronate lotion that came with my Nicaprin in a store, I'd be all set!

Amazing and so comprehensive/knowledgeable!!! Thank you!!! 🙌🏼😀

I’ve watched you for a while and you look so much more healthy, makeup is natural looking, lighting is good and… the earrings are awesome.👍