Do You Really Need Expensive Anti-Aging Skincare? Dermatologist Q&A

In this skincare Q&A, dermatologist Dr. Dray answers questions from viewers about building an effective anti-aging skincare routine, drugstore skincare, tretinoin, hand washing, laser hair removal, azelaic acid, vitamin C, copper peptides, hyperpigmentation, Gua Sha, and goat milk soap. Dr. Dray explains which skincare ingredients and treatments have the strongest evidence for improving signs of skin aging and whether an effective anti-aging routine really requires expensive products or in-office treatments. She also discusses how drugstore skincare products can provide many of the same evidence-based benefits. Other questions covered include whether Dove hand wash is appropriate for routine hand washing in healthcare settings, whether laser hair removal can help facial hair caused by oral minoxidil, and whether 15% azelaic acid gel penetrates the skin better than 20% azelaic acid cream. Dr. Dray also discusses using vitamin C and copper peptides together, what causes dark marks after insect bites, animal scratches, and wounds, whether Gua Sha or lymphatic facial brushes can actually sculpt the face, and whether goat milk soap offers meaningful benefits for the skin. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Can You Build an Anti-Aging Routine With Drugstore Products and Tretinoin? 3:01 Is Dove Hand Wash Effective Enough for Healthcare Settings? 5:39 Can Laser Hair Removal Treat Facial Hair From Oral Minoxidil? 6:10 15% Azelaic Acid Gel vs. 20% Cream: Which Penetrates Better? 8:05 Can