Especially if your skin isn't showing any signs of irritation
05% cream/emollient cream) and 52 weeks (0
Then the following week only do it 1-2x so that your skin acclimates to the targeted frequency
While all strengths were equivalent at 1 year, higher strength tretinoin products achieve results quickly, but with more side effects such as dryness, irritation, redness, and sun sensitivity
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(Bepanthen cream all face + Vaseline/Aquaphor on the eye area+ Tretinoin pea size+ Bepanthen cream all over again) and then i come with another hydrating/calming cream (as If you've consistently been using tretinoin 5+ days a week and still have skin texture issues, try reducing your frequency
Also I applied niacinamide by ORDINARY the next day and felt slight stinging but it got okay within an hour
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To use it in your skin routine, try incorporating it twice a week for the first few weeks
It works by increasing the turnover of skin cells, promoting the growth of new cells, and reducing inflammation
018% tret gel every other night and things are going really well, no peeling, no purging… is it too soon to start using it every night? If aren't having irritation, peeling/flaking, or more than normal dryness, you could increase your frequency
05! Don't give up! I didn't purge as much as I picked, but 9 months into tretinoin 0
Now that your skin has adapted to its new routine for the past few weeks, you can increase the frequency of application
Use it sparingly at first
025 tretinoin cream on 3/17 for anti-aging benefits
Tretinoin is powerful so when you get start using it it can sometimes lead to 'purging'
My main concerns were intermittent acne, dark spots, and bumpy skin texture
The tretinoin purge duration can be 2 months, 4 months, 6 months or even longer
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Gently massage the cream or gel into the skin until absorbed
It is a first-line therapy that can accelerate skin cell turnover, control sebum production and increase collagen production
Definitely had some irritation and some purging during this I've been on tret
And be very gentle if you've started peeling as those areas are high risk for discoloration with UV exposure and scarring
How long did you wait to increase frequency of applications? I started on tret 0
I switched from 0
025 on mar 25th, i'm applying it every 3rd night and haven't increased
📅 Day 2: cleanse - first essence - hydrating toner - Tretinoin - nourishing serum/facial oil - eye cream - moisturizer
Always wear sunscreen during the day to protect your skin, as tretinoin can make your skin more susceptible to sun damage
It's been really easy
Houshmand also recommends starting with a retinol strength of
For topical dosage form (lotion): Adults and children 9 years of age and older—Apply a thin layer to the affected area (s) of the skin once a day
But, if you're looking for over-the-counter (OTC) options as a cost-effective, convenient
Adjustment Phase (Weeks 1-2): In the initial weeks, your skin will be getting used to Tretinoin
Only consider raising the frequency if
I've noticed some purging but my skin hasn't really gotten too too bad and seems to be
05% for acne every other night for over a
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(Bepanthen cream all face + Vaseline/Aquaphor on the eye area+ Tretinoin pea size+ Bepanthen cream all over again) and then i come with another hydrating/calming cream (as If you've consistently been using tretinoin 5+ days a week and still have skin texture issues, try reducing your frequency
r/tretinoin • reducing the frequency and the quantity and introducing benzoyl peroxide was a life changer
Tretinoin reduces the number of dead skin cells clogging pores and minimizes the pores themselves which reduces the production and presence of sebum (oil) on the skin
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Use the sandwich method for the foreseeable future, and if you feel/want to stop buffering, reduce the frequency (go back to 72h between applications)
For others with sensitive skin, when did you increase to every other night? Is a month of every third night enough? Over time, as your skin builds resilience, you may gradually increase the frequency of use, leading to the desired outcomes of smoother, clearer, and more youthful-looking skin
Silly-State-4839 • 1 min The results of using tretinoin cream are not immediate, and it may take several weeks or even months to see the full effects
Been using it about 6 months
I started with buffering but could tell I didnt need to, so this week I have been Start with a lower frequency of application (e
Adjustment Phase (Weeks 1-2): In the initial weeks, your skin will be getting used to Tretinoin
Apply a small pea-sized amount of Retin-A Tretinoin to the affected areas once a day, preferably in the evening
Increasing frequency
1 gel - all hell broke loose