The Wishtrend mandelic acid is unmatched! It tingles the first couple of times I used it but after that it stopped tingling! It is so hydrating while removing all my flaky skin, and never irritated my sensitive skin once!! It will literally leave your skin GLOWING!!!!! 🙌🏻 great for people who want glowy glass skin
@@iislandhunny69 I put it on and then use the cerave ceramide lotion or the Holika holika ceramide cream and I wake up with glowing skin the next morning! ❤️
Just began using the ordinary Mandelic acid 2x per week (retinol 2x per week on other days) and have found it has helped my hyperpigmentation a ton (I use spf 30 every day too).
@@makeuptwins1015 I follow the directions on the back of the bottle from the Ordinary (apply after washing in the pm,. I apply mine after double washing it with oil cleanser and cetaphil. My skin is usually damp but has been blotted with my towel. I apply moisturizer over top after about an hour and wash off in the AM.
I started using the Ordinary Mandelic acid and I fell in love. Really helping fade my acne scars /PIE and smoothing out the texture and most importantly, keeping my closed comedones under control
Can you please do a video on the specific acne/skin/hair issues that are a result from PCOS (hair loss, pre-diabetes, fatigue, acne, hirsutism, scarring, etc) and how young girls/women can treat them? Like what products/medications/procedures work best, please? Also if there are any differences in Black Women? Thank you so much for this channel & what you do!
Mandelic acid is the only AHA leave-on product that my skin can tolerate. I personally love the Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water. That one contains a lot of beneficial ingredients for the skin, and it's cheap and comes in a big bottle. Even the travel size lasts me for 3+ months. It was so effective at treating whiteheads and regulating sebum production on my skin. It helped a bit with hyperpigmentation and made sunscreen application feel a lot smoother. I currently don't use any AHA or BHA products as i already use another actives that work better on my skin, but it'll remain as one of the products that i love and will always recommend to people. Thanks for the video and all the information that you never fail to give us, and thanks for including one of my favorite products!
I've tried everything for hyperpigmentation/acne scars, including a year with tranexamic acid (no results at all). After THREE DAYS on mandelic acid, I feel like I'm seeing the most dramatic results I've ever had (using the Ordinary).
1.Azelaic acid (naturium) 2.Trenaximic acid(good molecules discoloration serum) 3.Sulphur gel(inkey list succinic acid or wishtrend) 4.PCA Pigment gel 5.The inkey list polyglutamic acid Incorporate one by one into routine for a year with a moisturizer with niacinamide you will get the results. I had 10 yr old pigmentation all gone
Hello from Thailand. ^^ You're my favorite person on youtube, Dr Dray. I've been watching your videos for months because your advice is very effective, logical, and honest.This is my first comment ever on CZcams. ^^ Thank you for being you. ^^
Makeup Artists Choice has amazing Mandelic toner and serum. It got me through 6 years of pregnancy and BF. Very affordable. No frills packaging and it comes in brown or opaque packaging.
Thanks for explaining this particular acid. I've tried glycolic acid and it was just too harsh for my skin. This sounds like it could be an alternative for me. As always appreciate all you do. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a lovely evening. 💖
Geek and gorgeous do a 1% salicylic acid & 3 -6% (I can’t remember) mandelic water serum. I haven’t tried it myself but am considering as I find 2% BHA quite harsh. Thanks for sharing the neutralyze moisturiser, it can be bought in the UK for £21 imported from the USA which is fab. All in one products are rare & It, like G & G, contains sarcosine for oil control. Great to see these companies trying to address the many layers of acne / oily skin
Thank you so much for all your invaluable content! Your videos have helped my skin so much and have saved me so much money not wasting my money on all the unnecessary crap! Can you please do a video on the recent reformulations that have come out lately? I know Cerave and Cetaphil both removed parabens from their skincare line and replaced with other preservatives. First aid beauty totally changed a lot of their formulas unfortunately. I would love to know your opinion on these reformulations and should we expect different experiences from the new formulations as consumers? Thank you!
I'm considering purchasing a mandelic acid product very soon, so this video is really helpful and informative. Loving the bright nail colour and your hair is very shiny and beautiful.
Love the nail polish and the frequency of your videos. Not a lot of Mandelic Acid videos out there so appreciate this info. Thank you and happy Tuesday ya’ll 🥰
Wow! A lot of excellent information. When watching many of your videos, I feel as if I’m taking a course by a professional who truly wants to meet my personal needs. Once again, thank you.
I used to use the Exfol-A-Forte from Vivant skincare back in the day and I know it has Mandelic acid in it, as well as Vitamin A.. It is actually a fantastic product and really helped my acne, but its just so pricey!! I find that these days you can find a lot of nicely formulated active-ingredient serums at the drugstore pretty affordably.
Off-Topic: What are you doing that is making your hair sooooo Shiny and Healthy looking ? Is it the supplements/vitamins you are taking combined with good eating habits (I'm sure) !! Please do a video on the care & maintenance of your beautiful hair !
This video answered all of my questions on mandelic acid. I just applied TO's today and so far no reactions. I am excited to try it because usually, I don't do well with AHAs. Thanks.
❤️❤️❤️Thanks Dr Dray! I tried mandelic acid and I purged for about two months. I have stopped for now. I guess I'd have to reduce the application time.
If you introduce it slowly like once a week it should slowly work better that way. What’s what I did and I’m oily sensitive! Didn’t have many issues. Hopefully it works for you again.
I have sensitive rosacea-prone skin and I bought the wishtrend mandelic acid and I am just so scared to use it but I really want to incorporate a gentle exfoliator since I have some acne scars, small bumps, and some visible pores. This winter season has been hell for me 😭
I’ve been using the ordinary’s mandelic acid 1 time per week and it hasn’t irritated me. I was really scared to try it too (also rosacea and dermatitis prone). Good luck!
I have rosacea also and mandelic acid and azealic acid are okay for our skin stay away from lactic, salicylic and glycolic acid I follow the beauty junkie monkey
I use lactid acid from amlactin. I have sensitive skin with rosacea as well but my type is the little red veins and my face can get red and flushed/ hot. The amlactin is for the body but I just take a tad bit and mix it with other moisturizer to dilute it for my face. Works good for my sensitive skin. Lactid acid is supposedly best for sensitive skin types
Not use in armpits? Ever heard of Lume? Their product doesn't irritate that area at all. And it has a high level of mandelic acid. (They don't publish the percentage though.)
Dr. DRAY, IS THIS SAFE TO USE FOR PEOPLE WITH VITILIGO? THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VALUABLE INFORMATION. I LOVE WHEN YOU HAVE YOIR HAIR DOWN. AND WHEN YOU SAY " WELL HEY GUYS"
@@maricelg777 Thanks for missing me Maricel 😘. I still watch Dr Dray everyday and read all the comments & replies, however I'm not always an "early" viewer. I'm trying to look after my skin & brain (cognative & mental) health etc. by getting enough "beauty" sleep. As Melbourne is ahead of Houston time, Dr Dray uploads at 3am Australian summer time...which is too late too stay up every day! During winter it was 'just' 2am, which was also a bit too late...but I did stay up! 🌆🦉 I still may occassionally be there "early" (if I'm not working the next day), but may not comment at the time, or I may just leave a quick 👱♀️❤. The problem is that I just get too curious; but now normally watch Dr Dray a few hours later, whilst I'm enjoying my breakfast and "biggie" mug coffee. Maricel, I do hope you are keeping really happy and healthy too. 👱♀️❤
I have an obscure question.. is there any interaction between retinoids and salt water? Is it safe to be using retinoids if you regularly swim in the sea provided you’re using adequate waterproof spf?
Did I miss the part about The Ordinary’s mandelic acid serum? I really like it, but the directions recommend that you dilute it if you want it to be not as strong (it’s 10%). However, it is a water-free formulation (oil based, I suppose?). What do y’all recommend to use for dilution of oil based actives?
Have you actually tried it as is and it was irritating for you? Cause generally I don't believe people need that, that is the most gentle acid they have, I would go as far as to say one could use it daily with no issue. On their website it says it's not water free but is oil free so you can in fact use water if you choose to.
Hey, I’ve been wanting to start an antiperspirant treatment (with aluminium) at night, but I’m not sure where to put it on my night routine, and also if I can use it with retinoid (tretinoin). My night routine is: hyaluronic acid serum -> tretinoin -> moisturizer Thank you very much, I love your videos and have learned so much from it! Cheers from Brazil!!
Serious question - has anyone with GENUINELY sensitive skin used the Wishtrend Mandelic Acid and enjoyed it and also seen results? I have very dry sensitive skin with an easily compromised barrier and rosacea. that toner stung like crazy the entire time I used it, took me months to get through it as a result, and I never saw any change to my skin tone from it. i think my skin doesn't like mandelic acid or maybe it's just that product? I've spoken to other skincare enthusiasts online who had similar experiences and frankly confused why this product gets recommended by EVERY influencer. any idea why it stings so much? not even glycolic acid or lactic acid stings my face that badly and those actually deliver perceivable-to-the-naked-eye results.
A totally unrelated question - apologies for asking on this subject/thread. Have you encountered a lot of skin rashes which have been triggered by Covid/Long Covid (LC)? The last year I have endured and been trying to control various rashes all over my body - it’s like a patchwork quilt! 😉😉. I never realised here were so many different rashes! After my bath, I quite literally sit on my bed with tubes of various ointments (hydrocortisone etc) for the different types of rashes and work my way through! Covid (apart from the breathing issues, heart problems, blood clots etc) really has been quite challenging, I’ve even had to flash my bum and boobs to my Doctor, so he knew which type of rash was there and the treatment! No dignity!! 😳🤗😉 lol All my life, I have only ever used soap (Badedas gel in my bath) and water - I’ve never applied any cleansers, toners or moisturisers etc. So this has really been a shock to my old system! 😉 All joking aside, after a year I’m frightfully tired of it all. Of course, I realise it doesn’t help that I know I’ve still quite a long haul to go with LC. As much as my Doctor has been very proactive, I do wonder if a Dermatologist would be better placed to assist me, with this particular aspect or if a holistic approach by a General Practitioner is better. I appreciate you cannot give specific advice (diagnosis & prognosis) regarding a case in which you’re not involved. So merely wondering if you, as a Dermatologist are referred LC cases? At least one good thing from LC - I found your channel. I thoroughly enjoy your “chats”. Certainly I now have a better idea how to treat the wrinkles around my eyes, albeit I do get confused whether retinol or hyaluronic acid is better (blame Covid Fog! lol) 🤗 Thank you! Ps…. I know you love strong coffee, but have you ever tried Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee? Born and brought up in Kenya 🇰🇪 (and proud of my dual nationality), you’d think I’d promote their Arabica coffee! lol 🤗😂. Quite a few family friends had coffee farms in Kenya and one was at the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. I continue to look forward to your inspiring videos. Best wishes.
Hi Malaika, I'm sorry that you had Covid-19 and are are now having LC skin problems. You still have your sense of humour at least🤣 As Dr Dray has so many followers, she can't answer everyone's questions in the "comments", even though she would love to. If you need an immediate answer (and can't get to a doctor), ask Mo from CZcams's "Mo's Skin Lab". He is a Pharmacist & Toxicologist who does videos on skincare, for which he has a particular passion for. Mo usually replies within 24 hours. He now also does a video/live stream weekly; answering viewers questions...especially if they are more indepth. Mo lives in Milan (Italy) and is also a Dr. Dray devotee! You can't keep on using hydrocortisone cream, so Mo will be able to give you some alternatives. As you are such an engaging writer, I think it would be a good idea to diary your struggles and sucesses through your Covid-19/LC journey...you could get it published? Turn it into a positive! Best wishes from Australia. 👱♀️❤
I’m sorry you are experiencing long term issues. I believe many here would concur that a dermatologist would be better suited to assess and treat your skin care issues. (No offense to GPs.) Wishing you well in your recovery. 🦋
@@nadab4750 Thank you very much. Yes, Covid may have done some things to me, but I wasn’t letting it take my sense of humour! 🤗😉😂😂 Greatly appreciate the reference to Mo. I’ll definitely look there. You did make me laugh - I’d not thought about a diary of my journey, albeit I initially started a journal for the Doctors as I couldn’t accurately remember and I was somewhat confused, presumably due to lack of oxygen at times! 😳🤣 ….. but that was a blessing because I wasn’t worried about shortness of breath 🤗😉😉, so it was more bearable. There’s always a silver lining! 🤗 Thank you once again ……off to look at Mo’s Skin Lab. Best wishes. xx
@@AllyKit Thank you very much. I was thinking a Dermatologist but began to doubt myself as my GP hasn’t suggested it. Mind you, thinking about it, I usually ask for referrals to Cardio, Neuro, etc 😉 lol …. What the poor chap has to put up with! 😂 Best wishes. xx
Can you/ have you done a video on hibiclens for acne? I recently had it suggested to me but don’t know much about it other than it’s used sometimes to prep the skin for surgery.
Thank you for the amazing video, Dr. Dray! I have a quick question, though. I recently found out that almonds make skin break out and the Wishtrend mandelic acid water contains sweet almond extract. Do you think this product will be problematic for me? Thanks!
I just started using Hyram's mandelic acid serum, alternating at night with adapalene. It is nice and gentle compared to even the Good Molecules exfoliating treatment, and my sensitive skin appreciates it. I was reading an listicle on skincare products to avoid on "Mind Your Dollars," and it was quite jarring to see plenty of perfectly safe products listed because they have parabens and/or retinol. I had no idea the EWG has a strong stance against retinol. Just one more bit of evidence to show their entire platform is BS.
Thanks Dr Dray! I'm so glad this came up I've been on Google for a long time the last few days but unfortunately have not been successful in finding the answer to my question. So, I don't use any form of retinol but I love the wishtrend mandelic acid and recently bought tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and azelaic acid. The issue I'm having is I would like to use the Vit C morning and night but I'm afraid which to use and when! Can you help? As always, I use sunscreen and I'm subscribed! Thanks!
I'm not Dr. Dray but I can tell you that you can use all three of them together and either day or night. They don't have any relative contraindications that prevent them from being used together with the only consideration being your own skin's tolerance.
Why would you use a vitamin C at night? Most ppl would just use it in the morning and azaleic acid can be used morning and/or at night. You can apply it after vitamin C but ppl caution to go slow
I use the mandelic acid by the ordinary in the morning . And sometimes I don't need to I will use a moisturizer with salicylic acid instead. I am relatively new to alpha hydroxy acid..I discovered it accidentally when I used this toner it was vichy Idelia peeling and realized something was different in it that I needed, and since I have been looking into all these things....I also have the neostrata cleanser with pha and mandelic acid and salicylic acid and I only use it once In a while
For anyone with sensitive skin who is currently using Adapalene, what would be the best product to incorporate one more active? PHA, Azelaic acid, SA, mandelic or vitamin C? How to know which is best for me? My issues are mild rosacea, mature skin texture and I would like to lighten sun spots and brighten dull skin. I’m only 3 months in to Differin, 4x a week. I’m seeing cell turnover on my chin but that’s it, and not much brightening so far. Maybe it’s too early?
Azelaic acid is your best bet! I have a sensitive skin, and i used to incorporate both Adapalene and prescription-strength Azelaic Acid into my routine before i switched to 0.05% Tretinoin a few months ago - i'm still using Azelaic Acid, by the way. It's a very gentle, yet effective ingredient for treating a lot of skin concerns - acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, etc. Incorporating AHAs and BHAs into your routine when you already use a Retinoid is quite a challenge for people with sensitive skin, unless they come in a cleanser form. Pure Vitamin C can also be irritating for sensitive skin. PHA is another gentle ingredient that you can incorporate into your routine once your skin tolerates Adapalene really well - it's best to use them at a different time to avoid any irritation. Hope this helps!
I have started using The Ordinary mandelic acid and love it! I am wondering if you can use Elf Holy Hydration lotion with this. It has peptides in it and I’m not sure you can mix them?
Ascorbic acid is a different word for Vitamin C. It’s not an AHA or BHA. BHA = Salicylic acid AHA = Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Mandelic acid, Tartaric acid, Malic acid, Citric acid
What is the difference between buying one of these 4 mandelic acid products for home use and having mandelic acid peel procedure at spa salon where its more than 200$ per session?
So try to learn the correct skincare, and so far purchased this item the ordinary mandelic acid 10%+ha (going to try it in the the next day) and the cerave hydrating cleanser, and the cerave moisturizing cream, as I have dry skin, occasionally eczema flair up, and cerave spf 25 for face moisturiser
Hi Dr. Dray I have sensitive skin & I just purchased the Wishtrend mandelic acid prep water. I wanted to ask you what moisturizer do you recommend I use after ? Thank you so much for your time.
I love your videos and they are very helpful. Can you review Allies of Skin Mandelic acid serum? Or just give the product recommendation for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Dr Dray, your thoughts please, would Mandelic Acid be a better choice than Naturium Tranexamic Acid 5%. I have been using Naturium 2 days/week when off tretinoin. I would like to improve pigmentation and wrinkles, I don’t use any AHAs currently. Thank you
Great timing! I bought the Wishtrend in a recent Iherb haul. Having mature, dry sensitive skin, I am going slow this week with it. Question, since I use Avene retrinal at night, I am using in the morning; can I use it first with my skinceuticals vit C ( yes, I know 😬!) applied after? Also, in my haul I got the CosRx cica toner but was going to wait to introduce… when I do, could I use before the Wishtrend or should I use on alternate days? Your advice would be so welcome! I had used Dr. Perricone for 25 yrs as my core until last year when he increased the crazy citrus oils to the point of skin barrier freak out, which I healed starting from square one with La Roche Posay and Avene products and introducing actives over the course of the last 10 mos. very judiciously….. thank you for all you do!
@@db-gb5xi thanks! I decided to use the Wishtrend on the alternate nights that I don’t use my retinaldehyde, and will do the gentle cica toner in the mornings with vitamin c….
wait-putting AHA in your armpits isn’t good? i use pixi glow tonic after i shower, and i have had zero BO (even when i perspire), and have experienced zero irritation (probably since it is just 5% occasionally. i know in that case i can continue to do it, but is this shown to be ineffective, not have research behind it, or just that it can be sensitizing?
I found this ingredient in a UK for peel product. This stuff really works on feet: great sheets of skin comes away, spectacular! [if a little grotesque,lol].
Is there anything special about mandelic acid for acne? I’ve heard from another youtube dermatologist that it’s antibacterial, but aren’t all AHAs at a certain concentration and pH? Is there another mechanism by which mandelic acid is anti bacterial?
Don't know about the anti bacterial part but since it has larger molecules than other AHAs it's considered more gentle especially for people with sensitive or acneic skin.
Mandelic acid concentrates slightly in the pore kind of like salicylic acid does. This makes it a good AHA to use for acne. But any other kind of chemical exfoliant works well too.
I've just purchased the PCA gel HQ free, I haven't tried before so looking forward to using it for my breakouts and post pimple scars after using tretinoin for 5 months:( I'll have to try the mendalic one in the future :)
Is it okay to use mandelic acid toner and then mandelic acid moisturizer? Basically is it okay to layer mandelic acid products - how much is too much cause I’d like to throw in a mandelic acid cleanser as well
The Wishtrend mandelic acid is unmatched! It tingles the first couple of times I used it but after that it stopped tingling! It is so hydrating while removing all my flaky skin, and never irritated my sensitive skin once!! It will literally leave your skin GLOWING!!!!! 🙌🏻 great for people who want glowy glass skin
Do you leave it on and then put moisturizer or wash it off first?
@@iislandhunny69 U dont need to wash it off. Just make sure to use it on cleansed skin first, then u can put whatever u want after
I use the wish trend mandelic acid , too, and indeed it leaves your skin glowing ! 💗
@@iislandhunny69 I put it on and then use the cerave ceramide lotion or the Holika holika ceramide cream and I wake up with glowing skin the next morning! ❤️
does it work for dry skin as well ☺️
Just began using the ordinary Mandelic acid 2x per week (retinol 2x per week on other days) and have found it has helped my hyperpigmentation a ton (I use spf 30 every day too).
Do you use it on dry or damp skin ?
@@makeuptwins1015 I follow the directions on the back of the bottle from the Ordinary (apply after washing in the pm,. I apply mine after double washing it with oil cleanser and cetaphil. My skin is usually damp but has been blotted with my towel. I apply moisturizer over top after about an hour and wash off in the AM.
do you use it for dark under eyes ? Or did u notice any changes?
Has it helped for skin texture? I have tiny little bumps on my forehead which I want to be gone
@@Forstinger19 what retinol please
I started using the Ordinary Mandelic acid and I fell in love. Really helping fade my acne scars /PIE and smoothing out the texture and most importantly, keeping my closed comedones under control
How do you often personally? :)
did it get rid of ur closed comedones??
I love it
Hey are you using mandelic acid till now or you switched?
@@KabirKhan-hj1gs I'm using it
Dr Dray that sweater looks amazing on you, it's definitely your colour!
Oh thank you!
@@DrDrayzday can this be used on seborrheic derm it was recommended for me to use from people on my Facebook page I follow
Can you please do a video on the specific acne/skin/hair issues that are a result from PCOS (hair loss, pre-diabetes, fatigue, acne, hirsutism, scarring, etc) and how young girls/women can treat them? Like what products/medications/procedures work best, please? Also if there are any differences in Black Women? Thank you so much for this channel & what you do!
And if possible can you do a video on treating Hollow/Sunken/Deep Set eyes? As well as Dark Eyelids? Any treatments on those?
I would a video on both too please!
I hate this syndrome so so much at the point I want to leave this world pretty soon like now
Mandelic acid is the only AHA leave-on product that my skin can tolerate. I personally love the Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water. That one contains a lot of beneficial ingredients for the skin, and it's cheap and comes in a big bottle. Even the travel size lasts me for 3+ months. It was so effective at treating whiteheads and regulating sebum production on my skin. It helped a bit with hyperpigmentation and made sunscreen application feel a lot smoother.
I currently don't use any AHA or BHA products as i already use another actives that work better on my skin, but it'll remain as one of the products that i love and will always recommend to people. Thanks for the video and all the information that you never fail to give us, and thanks for including one of my favorite products!
What is the actives that work better for you 👀
What are the products that work better?
@@selamhazel4708 good question 👍
I've tried everything for hyperpigmentation/acne scars, including a year with tranexamic acid (no results at all).
After THREE DAYS on mandelic acid, I feel like I'm seeing the most dramatic results I've ever had (using the Ordinary).
What mandelic acid are you using? I mean the product brand.
Try niacinamide as well worked for me
1.Azelaic acid (naturium)
2.Trenaximic acid(good molecules discoloration serum)
3.Sulphur gel(inkey list succinic acid or wishtrend)
4.PCA Pigment gel
5.The inkey list polyglutamic acid
Incorporate one by one into routine for a year with a moisturizer with niacinamide you will get the results.
I had 10 yr old pigmentation all gone
@@princessbuttercup482 The Ordinary
@@Madhyamaa95 hey have you used zo skin health hydroquinone system is it good for darker skin tone
Hello from Thailand. ^^ You're my favorite person on youtube, Dr Dray. I've been watching your videos for months because your advice is very effective, logical, and honest.This is my first comment ever on CZcams. ^^ Thank you for being you. ^^
Thanks for watching
Continuous amazement of so much information condensed in such a short amount of time. You are a great teacher! ☕️🍏💃🏻⭐️
thank you so much!
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@@DrDrayzday sure thing! ⭐️
Happy Tuesday, Uncle Charlie! How are things with you? I hope all is well and hope you had a nice day! 😊🍂🍁🍂
Makeup Artists Choice has amazing Mandelic toner and serum. It got me through 6 years of pregnancy and BF. Very affordable. No frills packaging and it comes in brown or opaque packaging.
MUAC is great!
Thanks for explaining this particular acid. I've tried glycolic acid and it was just too harsh for my skin. This sounds like it could be an alternative for me. As always appreciate all you do. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a lovely evening. 💖
Same here
Geek and gorgeous do a 1% salicylic acid & 3 -6% (I can’t remember) mandelic water serum. I haven’t tried it myself but am considering as I find 2% BHA quite harsh. Thanks for sharing the neutralyze moisturiser, it can be bought in the UK for £21 imported from the USA which is fab. All in one products are rare & It, like G & G, contains sarcosine for oil control. Great to see these companies trying to address the many layers of acne / oily skin
This is truly informative! Thank you so mUch Dr. Dray. 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks for watching!
Happy Tuesday! Love it! Thank you for sharing with us! Neutrogena has a product with mandelic acid!
Thank you! You too!
Thank you so much for all your invaluable content! Your videos have helped my skin so much and have saved me so much money not wasting my money on all the unnecessary crap!
Can you please do a video on the recent reformulations that have come out lately? I know Cerave and Cetaphil both removed parabens from their skincare line and replaced with other preservatives. First aid beauty totally changed a lot of their formulas unfortunately. I would love to know your opinion on these reformulations and should we expect different experiences from the new formulations as consumers? Thank you!
I'm considering purchasing a mandelic acid product very soon, so this video is really helpful and informative. Loving the bright nail colour and your hair is very shiny and beautiful.
Thank you so much for this video I just bought mandelic acid and I am super excited to try!! You always got my back dr dray🙌🏼
Love the nail polish and the frequency of your videos. Not a lot of Mandelic Acid videos out there so appreciate this info. Thank you and happy Tuesday ya’ll 🥰
Thanks for watching
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Dr Dray the mindreader! 💗😇💗 You have a heart of gold! Happy Tuesday!
Wow! A lot of excellent information. When watching many of your videos, I feel as if I’m taking a course by a professional who truly wants to meet my personal needs. Once again, thank you.
I used to use the Exfol-A-Forte from Vivant skincare back in the day and I know it has Mandelic acid in it, as well as Vitamin A.. It is actually a fantastic product and really helped my acne, but its just so pricey!! I find that these days you can find a lot of nicely formulated active-ingredient serums at the drugstore pretty affordably.
I love Vivant too but it costs a fortune! Almond Clear makes a cheaper mandelic acid wash that works just as well.
Off-Topic: What are you doing that is making your hair sooooo Shiny and Healthy looking ? Is it the supplements/vitamins you are taking combined with good eating habits (I'm sure) !! Please do a video on the care & maintenance of your beautiful hair !
I wanted to ask the same. Also about the hair dye. I know she has some video’s about that, but I would like an update too :)
Lol I just got to the part of the video she starts talking about hair at 11:30 :)
@@TheKniterin oops ! totally missed that cuz I had to stop watching it, gonna finish it now ! Thanx !!
This video answered all of my questions on mandelic acid. I just applied TO's today and so far no reactions. I am excited to try it because usually, I don't do well with AHAs. Thanks.
Any update?
❤️❤️❤️Thanks Dr Dray! I tried mandelic acid and I purged for about two months. I have stopped for now. I guess I'd have to reduce the application time.
How bad was ur purge
If you introduce it slowly like once a week it should slowly work better that way. What’s what I did and I’m oily sensitive! Didn’t have many issues. Hopefully it works for you again.
This is SO helpful! Definitely going to try these.
Yall, I swear by this product. it hydrates my skin and made my cystic acne scar less visible. i use it every single day once a day.
Which brand do you use ?
@@crystaln. same brand. ordinary.
I have sensitive rosacea-prone skin and I bought the wishtrend mandelic acid and I am just so scared to use it but I really want to incorporate a gentle exfoliator since I have some acne scars, small bumps, and some visible pores. This winter season has been hell for me 😭
I’ve been using the ordinary’s mandelic acid 1 time per week and it hasn’t irritated me. I was really scared to try it too (also rosacea and dermatitis prone). Good luck!
I have rosacea also and mandelic acid and azealic acid are okay for our skin stay away from lactic, salicylic and glycolic acid I follow the beauty junkie monkey
I use lactid acid from amlactin. I have sensitive skin with rosacea as well but my type is the little red veins and my face can get red and flushed/ hot. The amlactin is for the body but I just take a tad bit and mix it with other moisturizer to dilute it for my face. Works good for my sensitive skin. Lactid acid is supposedly best for sensitive skin types
Can you use Mandelic acid with vitamin c at the same time?
Great information as always, but the color of that sweater is beautiful on you!
Love mandelic acid! Have a beautiful day Dr Dray and peeps ❤️ ☕😎🎉☀️🥤
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Does it help with flakes and texture
Can you use mandelic acid and azelaic acid together?
Mandelic acid is amazing, love Stratia's 10% formulation. Refines skin texture and barely ever stings!
Do you use it on dry or damp skin?
@@makeuptwins1015 either
Not use in armpits? Ever heard of Lume? Their product doesn't irritate that area at all. And it has a high level of mandelic acid. (They don't publish the percentage though.)
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this is perfect! 💜 i’ll be trying mandelic acid once i finish my lactic acid serum and glycolic acid toner. 😊
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Im currently using the NeoStrata one. Its great.
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Dr. DRAY, IS THIS SAFE TO USE FOR PEOPLE WITH VITILIGO? THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VALUABLE INFORMATION. I LOVE WHEN YOU HAVE YOIR HAIR DOWN. AND WHEN YOU SAY " WELL HEY GUYS"
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@@maricelg777 Thanks for missing me Maricel 😘. I still watch Dr Dray everyday and read all the comments & replies, however I'm not always an "early" viewer. I'm trying to look after my skin & brain (cognative & mental) health etc. by getting enough "beauty" sleep. As Melbourne is ahead of Houston time, Dr Dray uploads at 3am Australian summer time...which is too late too stay up every day! During winter it was 'just' 2am, which was also a bit too late...but I did stay up! 🌆🦉
I still may occassionally be there "early" (if I'm not working the next day), but may not comment at the time, or I may just leave
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Maricel, I do hope you are keeping really happy and healthy too.
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I just subscribed Doc. You should have 2M subscriber by now.
Love the Wishtrend mandelic acid 🖤
I have an obscure question.. is there any interaction between retinoids and salt water? Is it safe to be using retinoids if you regularly swim in the sea provided you’re using adequate waterproof spf?
Salt water may sting more
I've done this before.Definitely stang!.. probably stop using it like 2 weeks before you swim
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Very descriptive! Straight to the point! You got your self a new subscriber
Are we really supposed to exfoliate twice a day everyday of the week? 🤯
Did I miss the part about The Ordinary’s mandelic acid serum? I really like it, but the directions recommend that you dilute it if you want it to be not as strong (it’s 10%). However, it is a water-free formulation (oil based, I suppose?). What do y’all recommend to use for dilution of oil based actives?
Have you actually tried it as is and it was irritating for you? Cause generally I don't believe people need that, that is the most gentle acid they have, I would go as far as to say one could use it daily with no issue. On their website it says it's not water free but is oil free so you can in fact use water if you choose to.
The section on that is at 9:43
Hey, I’ve been wanting to start an antiperspirant treatment (with aluminium) at night, but I’m not sure where to put it on my night routine, and also if I can use it with retinoid (tretinoin). My night routine is: hyaluronic acid serum -> tretinoin -> moisturizer
Thank you very much, I love your videos and have learned so much from it! Cheers from Brazil!!
Highly recommend Dr. Wu Mandelic acid 8% and 18%. It is from Taiwan and you can sometimes buy it off Amazon.
Serious question - has anyone with GENUINELY sensitive skin used the Wishtrend Mandelic Acid and enjoyed it and also seen results? I have very dry sensitive skin with an easily compromised barrier and rosacea. that toner stung like crazy the entire time I used it, took me months to get through it as a result, and I never saw any change to my skin tone from it. i think my skin doesn't like mandelic acid or maybe it's just that product? I've spoken to other skincare enthusiasts online who had similar experiences and frankly confused why this product gets recommended by EVERY influencer. any idea why it stings so much? not even glycolic acid or lactic acid stings my face that badly and those actually deliver perceivable-to-the-naked-eye results.
It’s just that product. The acid itself is fine.
The positive comments about it almost read like they got it for free or are working on some kind of commission per comment lol
U can try by applying Toner before directly using it on your skin
Is it alright to use mandelic acid together with 20% azelaic acid? Thank you.. 💕
A totally unrelated question - apologies for asking on this subject/thread.
Have you encountered a lot of skin rashes which have been triggered by Covid/Long Covid (LC)?
The last year I have endured and been trying to control various rashes all over my body - it’s like a patchwork quilt! 😉😉.
I never realised here were so many different rashes!
After my bath, I quite literally sit on my bed with tubes of various ointments (hydrocortisone etc) for the different types of rashes and work my way through!
Covid (apart from the breathing issues, heart problems, blood clots etc) really has been quite challenging, I’ve even had to flash my bum and boobs to my Doctor, so he knew which type of rash was there and the treatment!
No dignity!! 😳🤗😉 lol
All my life, I have only ever used soap (Badedas gel in my bath) and water - I’ve never applied any cleansers, toners or moisturisers etc. So this has really been a shock to my old system! 😉
All joking aside, after a year I’m frightfully tired of it all. Of course, I realise it doesn’t help that I know I’ve still quite a long haul to go with LC.
As much as my Doctor has been very proactive, I do wonder if a Dermatologist would be better placed to assist me, with this particular aspect or if a holistic approach by a General Practitioner is better.
I appreciate you cannot give specific advice (diagnosis & prognosis) regarding a case in which you’re not involved. So merely wondering if you, as a Dermatologist are referred LC cases?
At least one good thing from LC - I found your channel.
I thoroughly enjoy your “chats”. Certainly I now have a better idea how to treat the wrinkles around my eyes, albeit I do get confused whether retinol or hyaluronic acid is better (blame Covid Fog! lol) 🤗 Thank you!
Ps…. I know you love strong coffee, but have you ever tried Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee?
Born and brought up in Kenya 🇰🇪 (and proud of my dual nationality), you’d think I’d promote their Arabica coffee! lol 🤗😂.
Quite a few family friends had coffee farms in Kenya and one was at the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
I continue to look forward to your inspiring videos. Best wishes.
Hi Malaika, I'm sorry that you had Covid-19 and are are now having LC skin problems. You still have your sense of humour at least🤣 As Dr Dray has so many followers, she can't answer everyone's questions in the "comments", even though she would love to. If you need an immediate answer (and can't get to a doctor), ask Mo from CZcams's "Mo's Skin Lab".
He is a Pharmacist & Toxicologist who does videos on skincare, for which he has a particular passion for. Mo usually replies within 24 hours. He now also does a video/live stream weekly; answering viewers questions...especially if they are more indepth. Mo lives in Milan (Italy) and is also a Dr. Dray devotee! You can't keep on using hydrocortisone cream, so Mo will be able to give you some alternatives.
As you are such an engaging writer, I think it would be a good idea to diary your struggles and sucesses through your Covid-19/LC journey...you could get it published? Turn it into a positive!
Best wishes from Australia.
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I’m sorry you are experiencing long term
issues. I believe many here would concur that a dermatologist would be better suited to
assess and treat your skin care issues. (No offense to GPs.) Wishing you well in your recovery. 🦋
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Thank you very much.
Yes, Covid may have done some things to me, but I wasn’t letting it take my sense of humour! 🤗😉😂😂
Greatly appreciate the reference to Mo. I’ll definitely look there. You did make me laugh - I’d not thought about a diary of my journey, albeit I initially started a journal for the Doctors as I couldn’t accurately remember and I was somewhat confused, presumably due to lack of oxygen at times! 😳🤣 ….. but that was a blessing because I wasn’t worried about shortness of breath 🤗😉😉, so it was more bearable. There’s always a silver lining! 🤗
Thank you once again ……off to look at Mo’s Skin Lab.
Best wishes. xx
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Thank you very much.
I was thinking a Dermatologist but began to doubt myself as my GP hasn’t suggested it. Mind you, thinking about it, I usually ask for referrals to Cardio, Neuro, etc 😉 lol …. What the poor chap has to put up with! 😂
Best wishes. xx
My siblings got a rash after they got covid and they just used calamine lotion. It’s in like a pink bottle usually.
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Can you/ have you done a video on hibiclens for acne? I recently had it suggested to me but don’t know much about it other than it’s used sometimes to prep the skin for surgery.
Thank you so much. I got important information from this video.
have a great Tuesday guys
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I've kinda wanted to start with mandelic acid (the ordinary)as my very first chemical peel but it was always sold out😄
Thanks for watching
thank you for your deep explanation
I've been using the Youth to the people exfoliant with mandelic acid and I've been loving it
Thankyou so much😍 God bless you 🤗
Thank you for the amazing video, Dr. Dray! I have a quick question, though. I recently found out that almonds make skin break out and the Wishtrend mandelic acid water contains sweet almond extract. Do you think this product will be problematic for me? Thanks!
mandelic acid is derived from almonds
I just started using Hyram's mandelic acid serum, alternating at night with adapalene. It is nice and gentle compared to even the Good Molecules exfoliating treatment, and my sensitive skin appreciates it.
I was reading an listicle on skincare products to avoid on "Mind Your Dollars," and it was quite jarring to see plenty of perfectly safe products listed because they have parabens and/or retinol. I had no idea the EWG has a strong stance against retinol. Just one more bit of evidence to show their entire platform is BS.
I’m thinking about buying this acid bc I have dark spots and sensitive/acne prone skin! So I think ima give it a go!!!
Thanks Dr Dray! I'm so glad this came up I've been on Google for a long time the last few days but unfortunately have not been successful in finding the answer to my question.
So, I don't use any form of retinol but I love the wishtrend mandelic acid and recently bought tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and azelaic acid. The issue I'm having is I would like to use the Vit C morning and night but I'm afraid which to use and when! Can you help?
As always, I use sunscreen and I'm subscribed!
Thanks!
I'm not Dr. Dray but I can tell you that you can use all three of them together and either day or night. They don't have any relative contraindications that prevent them from being used together with the only consideration being your own skin's tolerance.
@@user-wg7fc5ps4v thanks! I thought AHAs shouldn't be used at the same time as azelaic acid?
Why would you use a vitamin C at night? Most ppl would just use it in the morning and azaleic acid can be used morning and/or at night. You can apply it after vitamin C but ppl caution to go slow
I use the mandelic acid by the ordinary in the morning . And sometimes I don't need to I will use a moisturizer with salicylic acid instead. I am relatively new to alpha hydroxy acid..I discovered it accidentally when I used this toner it was vichy Idelia peeling and realized something was different in it that I needed, and since I have been looking into all these things....I also have the neostrata cleanser with pha and mandelic acid and salicylic acid and I only use it once In a while
Your Nail Polish is still looking good. Puts me to shame. I give mine 48 hours MAX... probably more like 24.
For anyone with sensitive skin who
is currently using Adapalene, what would be the best product to incorporate one more active? PHA, Azelaic acid, SA, mandelic or vitamin C? How to know which is best for me? My issues are mild rosacea, mature skin texture and I would like to lighten sun spots and brighten dull skin.
I’m only 3 months in to Differin, 4x a week. I’m seeing cell turnover on my chin but that’s it, and not much brightening so far. Maybe it’s too early?
Azelaic acid is your best bet! I have a sensitive skin, and i used to incorporate both Adapalene and prescription-strength Azelaic Acid into my routine before i switched to 0.05% Tretinoin a few months ago - i'm still using Azelaic Acid, by the way. It's a very gentle, yet effective ingredient for treating a lot of skin concerns - acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, etc.
Incorporating AHAs and BHAs into your routine when you already use a Retinoid is quite a challenge for people with sensitive skin, unless they come in a cleanser form. Pure Vitamin C can also be irritating for sensitive skin. PHA is another gentle ingredient that you can incorporate into your routine once your skin tolerates Adapalene really well - it's best to use them at a different time to avoid any irritation. Hope this helps!
I have started using The Ordinary mandelic acid and love it! I am wondering if you can use Elf Holy Hydration lotion with this. It has peptides in it and I’m not sure you can mix them?
Hello! Couple of questions ! What would you consider ascorbic acid as aha or bha ? Also what about using charcoal in a face wash . Thanks dr dray !!!
Ascorbic acid is a different word for Vitamin C. It’s not an AHA or BHA.
BHA = Salicylic acid
AHA = Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Mandelic acid, Tartaric acid, Malic acid, Citric acid
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What is the difference between buying one of these 4 mandelic acid products for home use and having mandelic acid peel procedure at spa salon where its more than 200$ per session?
So try to learn the correct skincare, and so far purchased this item the ordinary mandelic acid 10%+ha (going to try it in the the next day) and the cerave hydrating cleanser, and the cerave moisturizing cream, as I have dry skin, occasionally eczema flair up, and cerave spf 25 for face moisturiser
Hi Dr. Dray I have sensitive skin & I just purchased the Wishtrend mandelic acid prep water. I wanted to ask you what moisturizer do you recommend I use after ?
Thank you so much for your time.
I love your videos and they are very helpful. Can you review Allies of Skin Mandelic acid serum? Or just give the product recommendation for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Happy Saturday Dr Dray. Can you apply peptides serum , hyaluronic acid or green tea serum after madelic acid?
Glycolic acid burned my face. Stopped using it cause of frequent irritations while mandelic is gentle. I tolerate this better than glycolic acid.
Dr Dray, your thoughts please, would Mandelic Acid be a better choice than Naturium Tranexamic Acid 5%. I have been using Naturium 2 days/week when off tretinoin. I would like to improve pigmentation and wrinkles, I don’t use any AHAs currently. Thank you
Can you use Vitamin C serums with Mandelic acid? Which should be used first?
Vitamin C in the morning, MA at night
Great timing! I bought the Wishtrend in a recent Iherb haul. Having mature, dry sensitive skin, I am going slow this week with it. Question, since I use Avene retrinal at night, I am using in the morning; can I use it first with my skinceuticals vit C ( yes, I know 😬!) applied after? Also, in my haul I got the CosRx cica toner but was going to wait to introduce… when I do, could I use before the Wishtrend or should I use on alternate days? Your advice would be so welcome! I had used Dr. Perricone for 25 yrs as my core until last year when he increased the crazy citrus oils to the point of skin barrier freak out, which I healed starting from square one with La Roche Posay and Avene products and introducing actives over the course of the last 10 mos. very judiciously….. thank you for all you do!
Depends on whether or not your skin is sensitive. Some folks say to layer according to texture.
@@db-gb5xi thanks! I decided to use the Wishtrend on the alternate nights that I don’t use my retinaldehyde, and will do the gentle cica toner in the mornings with vitamin c….
@@faas6679 how did you end up liking it?
Hi dr, cani i use vitamin c after mandelic acid?
wait-putting AHA in your armpits isn’t good? i use pixi glow tonic after i shower, and i have had zero BO (even when i perspire), and have experienced zero irritation (probably since it is just 5% occasionally. i know in that case i can continue to do it, but is this shown to be ineffective, not have research behind it, or just that it can be sensitizing?
it's just that it can be sensitizing - if you've been doing it for a while it's probably fine for you
Hi Dr. Dray, thank you for your video. Can I use Vitamin C (Naturium) and the Wishtrend Mandelic Acid both in the morning?
I bought few months ago but hesitant to use,now I m good to go,thanku
Facetheory makes a mandelic acid as well.
I found this ingredient in a UK for peel product. This stuff really works on feet: great sheets of skin comes away, spectacular! [if a little grotesque,lol].
Is there anything special about mandelic acid for acne? I’ve heard from another youtube dermatologist that it’s antibacterial, but aren’t all AHAs at a certain concentration and pH? Is there another mechanism by which mandelic acid is anti bacterial?
Don't know about the anti bacterial part but since it has larger molecules than other AHAs it's considered more gentle especially for people with sensitive or acneic skin.
I find it's really nice for clogged pores my favorite aha for that
Mandelic acid concentrates slightly in the pore kind of like salicylic acid does. This makes it a good AHA to use for acne. But any other kind of chemical exfoliant works well too.
mandelic acid is the only AHA that's lipophilic so it can actually reach into the deeper layers of yr skin thru the pores, like salicylic acid.
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can you recommend a cleanser? I'm worried a serum might be too sensitive for me.
Hi dr dray I love your skin. What is your type of skin and your regimen🌸
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I've just purchased the PCA gel HQ free, I haven't tried before so looking forward to using it for my breakouts and post pimple scars after using tretinoin for 5 months:( I'll have to try the mendalic one in the future :)
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Hello ☺️☺️ can mandelic ácid be used alongside bakuchiol though?
Dr Dray- have you tried the neutrogena hydro boost sunscreen and exfoliating cleanser?
Anyone can share the difference in mandelic and lactic acid? I use the ordinary 10% lactic acid and love it.
I've been waiting for this video
Is it okay to use mandelic acid toner and then mandelic acid moisturizer? Basically is it okay to layer mandelic acid products - how much is too much cause I’d like to throw in a mandelic acid cleanser as well
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