Retinol, Hormonal Acne, Collagen Loss: A Dermatologist Breaks It ALL Down

Welcome back! In today’s video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dray breaks down some of the most frequently asked skincare questions. From hormonal acne treatments and menopause-related collagen loss to retinol routines, moisturizer pairing, and product comparisons. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should choose spironolactone, birth control, or Accutane, or whether collagen supplements actually work, this is the video for you! We also review La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel vs. Cicaplast Balm, new affordable makeup finds, and the 2025 L’Oréal Paris Beauty Advent Calendar. ✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your skincare questions in the comments — they might be featured in the next Q&A! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 0:28 – Spironolactone, Birth Control, or Accutane for hormonal acne? 2:27 – Can Estroven supplements combat collagen loss with menopause? 3:01 – Do collagen supplements help with skin collagen loss? 6:19 – Do you need to use a moisturizer with Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol? 7:39 – La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel vs. Cicaplast Balm (which is better?) 13:00 – L’Oréal Paris Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 14:10 – New affordable eyeliner find 15:23 – Outro 🧴 PRODUCTS & LINKS MENTIONED Holiday sweatshirt https://bit.ly/44aMqkc Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Retinol https://amzlink.to/az0p0QQVJyprE La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm https://amzlink.to/az0nrCnyDKKQs La Roche Posay Cicaploast UV Balm https://amzlink.to/az0lSbzztupxK La Roche Posay Cicaplast Gel htt