My esthetician says she doesn't like CeraVe because there are alcohols in it. She then gave me a sample of product with fragrance in it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

"It's a good product in the right situation with the right skin type" Wiser words have never been spoken

Thanks for covering this subject! I get frustrated with certain beauty influencers that THINK they know what they are talking about when it comes to alcohols, and they don't

We all know that the alternative title of this video is "a certified dermatologist cancels Cancel Culture in less than 10 minutes"

Watching your video have helped transform my skincare routine (and not to mention save me more money.) your minimal approach has really changed my whole view when buying products. You have the most trustworthy information on KZfaq. You aren’t afraid of stating grey areas (ie this make work for your, it’s potentially harmful) instead of condemning things as good or bad. I really don’t have the time or money to go to a dermatologist so I truly appreciate your videos

I have avoided alcohols in skincare and makeup for so long because I was mislead by others into thinking they cause premature aging. Searching for products without alcohol caused me a lot of headaches and wasted time. Thank you for clarifying the facts on this issue. I wish I had watched this video sooner.

Cerave Moisturizing cream transformed my skin. I've been using it on wet skin like you've suggested in the past for my face and body and it's so perfect. I used to use five or six products on my face and my irritation and unevenness would never improve until I simplified things and just used this product along with glycolic acid once a week and sunscreen. I never have breakouts anymore!

There are a few youtubers who are "skincare experts" that I love and trust when it comes to skincare. But I won't lie, I always tend to come back to Dr. Dray just to be on the safe side lol. I just love you and your videos so much! You have taught me so so much about skincare!

I just want to let you know, my skin has changed so much! Thanks to going completely fragrance free with my skincare products. Also keeping my skincare really simple. And also curology. But watching your videos has helped me so much! Thank you Dr.Dray!

Thank you! I've been waiting for this video. :) there are soo many videos cancelling alcohols in skincare products, but not enough explaining the benefits and usefulness they can have.

FINALLY someone that has a clear vision and explanation on alcohol in skincare! I have oily/combination skin (mostly oily) and I’ve been told how bad alcohols are for the skin, and out of fear stopped using the only skincare product that ever really worked for me. Now my face is broken out like it never has in my entire life. After seeing this- back to the product that worked!! Good to know that those quick-drying alcohols aren’t the terrible thing that I’ve been lead to believe they are. Thanks for this!! Hoping my skin clears back up!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for isolating this topic into one video so we can search for it in the future as needed!

Thank you for keeping dissecting ingredients in skincare products. This education is so neccessary.

So informative Dr Dray. I learned so much! Thanks so much! I love your videos and I adore you! You clear up all the myths and give us the facts in lay terms that we can all learn and benefits from. Who’s skin is not in better condition and who has not learned what every person should know as far as the right way we should be caring for our skin since tuning into Dr Dray’s channel. You make me want to learn more and more because you make it so easy to understand. Again thanks so much.

Thank you for giving us information Doc. ! It's comfortable to listen from a real dermatologist. 💕

I have normal/dry skin on my face and very dry skin everywhere else. LOVE the CeraVe moisturizing cream and use it head to toe. I'm not irritated by alcohols and since eliminating fragrance from everything I use, my skin is much more comfortable all over. Fragrance did way more harm to my skin. I'm a full convert from using tons of "natural" products with botanicals that come with unsubstantiated claims of being better for you. This was tough to swallow at first, I firmly believed that natural was truly better. Huge wake-up call! :-) My skin thanks you Dr. Dray! :D

Wow I’m so glad you made this video !!! We talked about this last week in your comments I wish they weren’t so drying when it comes to dry/dehydrated skin

This is such a timely video. Was just looking at trying the new urban decay foundation and was concerned about the alcohol denat in it. Thanks!

Thank you Dr Dray for educating us all.. I have learned so much on skin care products from watching your videos.

Extremely informative! Thank you for adding some vocab on the screen as you went along as well!

Happy Friday! Very happy to learn more about the kinds of alcohol in skin care! As I use Cerave moisturizer and I only have benefits, fatty alcohol is part of my daily routine. I believe that every product is truly personal and you have to "listen to your skin". I like to know the ingredients of the products I use and you are my resource person. Thank you for this video!

Thank you again Dr Dray for being the Rock Star Myth Buster! Happy Friyah!

I’m a 20 year licensed esthetician. Thanks for the dose of information and common sense!

Great topic today! Alcohol seems to be an ingredient that has gotten a bad reputation, but as you pointed out it's needed for absorption and other applications Happy Friday! almost the weekend!! 🙂🍁

Thank you Dr Dray for your in depth review of Alcohols in skin care. Was just researching my skincare ingredients and was getting very confused since I have combo, acne prone sensitive skin. Thanks again!!

Great video! Having acne prone skin though I have to say that finding the right moisturizer relying on “trial and error” and “every formulation is different”... is a NIGHTMARE! I wish it was as simple as just having a list of ingredients to avoid!! 😩

Another fantastic, educational video from our dear Dr. Dray!!! Thanks, Doc! Xo

This is the best explanation of alcohol in skincare video. It is very helpful. Thank you so much for you insight and intelligence shared to the world.

This is such a helpful video, thank you Dr Dray! I think Mineral spf filters are far more topically drying than the typical product containing alcohol in the first 5 ingredients. At least for me personally. I haven’t used Mini products with alcohol in them but the ones I’ve tried have all been very moisturizing and elegant at the same time.

This is a very informative video again! Cerave works for me amazingly in my body but not for my face . For some reason breaks me out. I’ll keep trying to find the right moisturizer for me , it’s a long process and patience but it’s worth it. Thanks again for being such a savior with your scientific facts and stop us to waste our money and skin barrier lol ♥️🤗

This video is extremely helpful and informative. Thank you so much, Dr. Dray.

Omg opened my eyes!!!!!!!!! Don’t stop making videos

This came right on time! I was contemplating buying a product a little heavy on alcohol so that helped!

Really appreciate this video! I find it that people are quick to bash on alcohols compared to fragrance and essential oils. I think what people tend to forget is that one product won't fit all skin types and that people have individual unique skins that react differently to the same products. Thanks for another informative video, Dr Dray!

This is a very good vidéo. Andrea always make it fine but I find this especially helpful and clear. By the way I can attest that the cerave moisturing cream work perfectly on my oily skin. Thank you Dr Dray!

Hi I try to avoid alcohol denat or SD in my products, as I have eczema and very dry/mature/sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols have never been an issue for me. The LMW alcohols just make me drier or sting if used near my eyes (sunscreen). Having a very small amount at the end of an ingredient list is fine (used as a preservative), but not high on the list. Most skin care products targeted at eczema prone skin contains fatty alcohols, so it would be almost impossible to avoid. The internet can be a confusing place re ingredients. The latest buzz is about not using oils - as someone who doesn't produce enough sebum I need oils in my skincare (especially in the winter). I'll continue to use a balance of hydration/moisture/occlusives in my skincare to keep my skin comfortable and healthy. Many thanks for continuing to debunk the skincare myths floating about the internet.

Dr. Dray CeraVe has been a game changer for me! Thanks Jennifer 😊 👍

Just caught up on all my recent Dr. Dray videos & then this new video popped up! Nice!

Hi lady. THANK YOU, THANK YOU♡♡ yes, I am one of the rare humans that is actually "extremely sensitive" (allergic) to almost all types of ALCOHOLs. I drive my drs crazy, but they understand. As a child I never understood, but I never really got to wear makeup growing up. Drs, didn't explain very well, they just gave me the ALCOHOL names and said "good luck kid". THANK YOU for explaining it, and why it's in products for other people. I always greatly appreciate your long hard research time and video efforts ♡♡

Avoiding fregrance is so hard. Like why is it in evvverryythhingg

Thank you for clarifying and explaining this! So helpful! I was avoiding all alcohols in products but now I know what to look for as better or not as good for me! Thanks!

Can you please talk about the molecular weight of HA!!! I’ve heard low molecular weight causes inflammation. You are the only KZfaqr I trust I need this info from you! Lol.

I never had any issues with either form of alcohol, but as you rightly pointed out: It depends on the person and the situation!

Ah, Dr. Dray, I just love your videos

Happy Friday Dr Dray, looking forward to seeing what we’re getting up to this weekend!..see you tomorrow x💐

Dr. Dray, I love watching your videos. They are so informative and educational, in a simple way for us to understand and educate ourselves. I'd love to see a video with your take on chronic dry chapped lips (I saw the one on Cheilitis). Where nothing helps, it's a constant situation (I feel I have chapped lips since the day I can remember myself), and it seems like a sensitivity (maybe to alcohol in skincare?) more than anything else, or maybe even something deeper. Thanks!

This was so helpful! Thanks for setting the record straight as always!

Thank you for this video! You are bringing so much balance to my skincare routine!

Goodness I learn so much with Dr.Dray

People are putting too much stigma on alcohol without realizing they use alcohol on their face unknowingly. I appreciate this video for proper explanation regarding alcohol. Now I know which I should avoid and not instead of totally avoiding them.

Thank you Dr. Dray, this was a very enlightening video.

Another beautiful day, and another video with Dr Dray! ❤

Happy Friday Dr Dray and everyone . Thank you so much Dr. Dray such a wonderful video . I have noticed recently that there is so much fear mongering out there between cosmetic/skincare companies ,green/organic world and by self-proclaimed experts . Thanks for as always giving us a true professionals expertise . I look back thinking of things I used like SeaBreeze , 10.0.6 Bonne Belle in addition to things like Clearasil when I was young . Then recently using things with oils and fragrance .YIKES !! Have a great day

Thank you so much Dr Dray for this video!!!!

Hi Dr. D...hope you are doing well. Great Great Video...Great topic...great information...thank you dear for sharing your expertise with all of us!!!!! xo

Dr. Dray, is there a long-term side effect of using sunscreens with high concentration of low-molecular alcohol?

Dr Dray: Well hey guys! Me: Well hello Dr. Dray! 🤗😂 Thanks for this vid Dr.! This is certainly needed to clear all the confusions about alcohols ❤

I love the Cerave cream. It is my holy grail.

Thank you .you are one of the best on KZfaq

Love all of your videos. So full of useful information. Hi to Mom and he beautiful puppy.

Amazing job, informative and eye opening! Thanks!

Your video content lately has been amazing 👌👌👌

Thank you for ending the misinformation of alcohols. As far as ethanol, my oily skin tolerates it well. I LOVE my Japanese sunscreens. The alcohol in them makes for cosmetic elegance unparalleled in Western sunscreens. Since I’ve been using them every day, along with tretinoin & CeraVe, my skin has never looked better! 😀

Great vid Doc. This is why we have to take reviews on how products perform with a pinch of salt, we are all so different, what's great for someone will not work for someone else. Happy Friday 😀

Thanks again. I love your informative videos. I learn so much.

Hi Dr Dray! Love your videos on how you shed out the truth of every other chemical in all the skincare products that we use on daily basis.. Will you also discuss on products available in Europe as we couldn't relate to much of US products..

Holy smokes I learned so much!! No idea there was a difference between high and low molecular weight alcohols. #mindblown

Love your sense of humor! :)

I’m so glad you cleared this up! Thank you, Dr. Dray!

Amazing, it was so informative, thank you! Just subscribed!

Good morning! You're so informative, Dr. Dray.

Thank you very much. 😅😉 from the one asking about fatty alcohols in a previous video.

Thank you so much for this info, I was hesitating about a Eucerin sunscreen because of the denat alcohol

Another great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you! Love your educational videos, ummm love all your videos!

La roche posay have alcohol denat in all their serums..retinol, vit C, B5..etc. I was contemplating them and this video has been helpful. Thanks.

Hi! Dr. Dray I'm really loving your videos and you. I'm from Philippines and I notice that 9 out 10 teens like me have acne. Can you recommend some products that suit us. More power Dr. Dray.

So glad to get the explanations

Great video!! Very well done 👏👏

This is off topic but I would LOVE if you did a video talking about the new OLAY retinal products . I believe there are 3

The best type of alcohol is the one you can drink on a saturday night!! 😂😂

*Dr. Dray could you please do a video on over exfoliated skin and how to heal it! Even though I have a solid skincare routine now thankfully because of you... and had a pretty good skincare in my teens, I still have the damage left from years of using harsh scrubs/exfoliants almost daily thinking it was helping my dry flaky skin🤦‍♀️...and because of that certain areas on my skin now has this odd look and feel to it almost wax like.*

Thank you for this informative video. I found it very beneficial.

You are amazing, you've helped me so much with my skin! I have a question tho, how important would you say that the PH of products are? I was looking at a new hyaluronic acid gel (the chemestry brand) with a ph of 7.5 - 8.0, is that a cause for concern? Would love to see a video about the effects of the products PH on the skin!

Like a few months ago i discovered one of my products had alcohol debat. and I freaked out but than I thought about it for a minute, and said to myself "I've been using this for like 2 years now with positive results, so why should I care?" and to this day one of my favorite products. Skincare is very personal so usually you just have to find out and test things for yourself.

Great topic. Dr Dray, could you please discuss jar and tube packaging. Does jar packaging cause products to lose efficacy? Thank you.

Im so thankful for this🙌🙌🙌 alcohol is in almost EVERYTHING! Thank you dr.dray!!😘

I bought the Neutrogena blackhead eliminating toner that has BHA and denatured alcohol.i'm not irritated by it what so ever cause it has some moisturizing ingredients as well and is even a bit hydrating for me! I just avoid alcohol in my other skin care cause that one has a good amount in it already :D

Hello everyone! 2:55 These alcohols are in ALOT of products. 14:40 How many said this with her? ✋🏾😆Great video Dr.Dray! 🌼Have a fabulous Friday everyone!🌼

I love her Her knowledge that she is sharing and making us think that we can also be biology experts 🤭🤭 I am so thankful for that🥰🥰

Formulating chemists will have a party in your honor this evening. Thanks Dr. Dray.

as always, great to get a purely science-based, balanced view on another skin-care villain =) I've just spent almost an hour trying to explain to someone that a 'chemica'l insect repellent (she's going to the tropics) isn't necessarily worse than 'something natural'. While it actually works. Where does this strange notion that natural is always better and the pharmaceutical industry is trying to kill us even come from?

Hi Dr Dray, thanks for the informative video. I was wondering if benzyl alcohol would fit in high or low molecular type alcohol?

Thank you Dr Dray for this very informative information. I'm slowly de cluttering my skin care products as I use them up without repurchasing them. I'm moving forward with your 3 step approach. Have a great weekend 😊!

You are so kind for sharing your knowledge on here. I just had a facial yesterday and was so lost while she was trying to sell me $70-$200 products. I saw ecytyl alcohol in the one exfoliator and it made me think is this bad? I didn't have the money anyway but still, they push these products on you and you don't know if it's any good or worth that price point

How did I know you were going to say "fragrance"? 👍👍👍

Cerave moisturising cream and the PM saved my sensitive skin 🙏🏻

Thank you Dr. Dray..wow I was thinking last night about la Roche serum irritation and there u posted this vid. I have been using La Roche effaclar serum since one month and always find it very tingling and have been using this every alternate day with just a moisturiser on top. Do you think I should minimise it two just two days initially or should top up with some heavy moisturiser..

I love fatty alcohols in my conditioners and skin care (very dry skin, dry hair lengths). I do try to avoid straight up alcohol (often in more natural products). I can't for instance put a deodorant with alcohol on my armpits as it burns. In fact I can't tolerate alcohol on any other part of my body. It has to do with my health condition (CRPS, complex regional pain syndrome) as my nerves are all out of whack, not to mention my entire nervous system. It is what it is. I have been paying attention to ingredients for a long time. Thank you for this video. I found it very useful. :)

Guurrrl she looks so healthy *.*