Thank you for caring and for these very informative videos! I used to take advice from youtubers who aren’t informed and that hurt my skin but for the last 2 years I love hearing information that come from people who are actually educated in skincare, like you! Thank you very much again and keep up the good work!
I used a good retinol for three years before using Tretinoin. I saw more benefits in 3 months using Tretinoin than 3 years with the retinol. Now I've been using Tretinoin going on 5 years and am thrilled with the results. I do get a prescription from my doctor. Always enjoy your videos, Dr. Sam. Many blessings..MaryEllen
@@MaryEllenAfter60 Dear Mary Ellen. Firstly let me say, I am a recent subscriber of yours and appreciate your channel greatly. I am 57 yo, have been using Retinol 1% by The Ordinary and just got my first Retin A 0.025 to start with prescribed by a dermatologist. Can you tell please, do you think that the use of Retinol for 3 years got your skin prepared for Retin A so to speak, as in caused less irritation? Also, when you started Retin A and applied it not every evening, did you continue to apply your Retinol on non-Retin A evenings? I would appreciate the answer
@@marinaalex0510 Yes, I do think using the retinol for 3 years helped my skin adjust to the Retin A. My doctor recommend I use it twice a week for the first month. Marina, I did not use retinols after I started Retin A. My doctor said it would be fine, but I ran out, and just didn't repurchase. Thank you..MaryEllen
@@MaryEllenAfter60 Thank you so very much for a timely response. You are so great in responding. Maybe I'll write to you something more personal on your channel As for your advice here - so I'll finish up my Retinol on the nights in between Retin A and if it will go fine I'll stick with it. THANK YOU AGAIN
So glad you’ve finally made this video! Dr Dray is brilliant but the differences between the UK and US sometimes mean it’s hard to apply her info here.
Very helpful. Thank you. I used OTC Differin for 9-10 months. I don't have acne and hoped for an anti-aging benefit. It didn't provide one for me. I now use Paula's Choice 1% retinol booster and find it provides anti-aging benefits including firming, smoothing and strengthening my skin. I recently added TO Buffet for peptides to my routine and found it increased the effectiveness of the retinol.
I've hit my Goldilocks place with retinaldehyde. I'm 47 and have used it for over ten years with tangible results. I know it gets into my skin because I often wake up with a unique sort of "numbness" below the surface of my skin. It's not irritation per se, just a feeling of things happening below the surface. I think many users don't believe its effective, because they don't experience irritation or flaking (like that's a good thing?) Real results talke months to see, but to me some positive changes appears quickly. In maybe two weeks the surface texture and radiance improves. I see no point in progress to tretinoin which invasive for me and doesn't suit my tendency to go overzelous in my use of products.
Really useful advice, thank you again Dr Sam. Please do a video about how often should we change the products in our routine, if we should stick "forever" to some products that work for our skin, or if our skin gets use to them so they stop working. Or is that a myth? I'm asking because I find myself always wanting to test new products (once I finish a bottle of course, I want to try something else), but don't know if all those changes are making any good. Thank you 😘
Very useful video! I know there are other people doing retinol information at the moment, so it's interesting to see this from the doctor's perspective. Certainly eye-opening when you say don't bother with retinol and go to the next step up instead!
Omgggg yes please share about a safe routine you can build around retinoid! I have been so careful since I started on tret (for acne mainly, but have been absolutely loving it!) and I’m always a little tense about adding something like a serum (Ordinary’s Buffet, for instance) or Azelaic Acid with it. Disclaimer that I have been on tret for nearly a year and didn’t have any sensitivity while introducing it or otherwise. Can’t wait for the next video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ps, just received my cleanser and moisturizer replacements a few days ago. As always, fast shipping to the US 👏🏼
The container the retinol comes in is important, it cannot be transparent and only what you use should be exposed to air, because it breaks down very easily. The best is skinceuticals 1.00, most other brands have very low retinol content. It will flake your skin initially until your skin gets used to it, or you could use a lower dosage. It works, use it at night and use sunblock during the day. Honestly, if it doesn't burn initially it doesn't have enough retinol, like I mentioned your skin will get used to it.
Hi Sam, after watching the first video, I think this serie promise to be a very good chance to really learn with you about Retinoids.Thank you and loves 😘
Thank you so much Dr. Sam for a very clear and informative guide about Retinol. I discontinued using my granactive retinol because I still don't know how to use in my routine. Looking forward to the next part of this video. By the way I just received all your products 2 weeks ago and your suncreen (this is very similar to elta md but 10x better imo) and moisturizer I don't think I can live without them. Thank you!
This was a very helpful video Dr. Sam! I'm currently using A313. It has retinol esters (I think retinyl acetate, retinyl propionate and retinyl palmitate?) and it is not too strong for my skin. But I think it works better than some other OTC retinoids I have tried. It's kind of greasy but I only use it 3 times/week so I don't really care (and I can skip the moisturiser!)
Regarding prescription tretinoin, could you explain a little about the varying concentrations. Like do you need a specific concentration for specific issues ? Can you stay on the same low concentration forever or will it be less effective ?
Tazarotene for thick oily full of scars Adapalene for more looking at acne then aging Tretinoin for more toward aging then acne That’s all I noted! Please dr sam correct me if I’m wrong
It's been a month since I've switched to Retinal after approximately 1.5 years of 1% retinol. I'm seeing a HUGE difference ! First, Retinal seems weirdly gentler, second, I don't even need my 2% BHA anymore, it has completely cleared my pores !
Do you know how quickly Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate degrades? Dr. Jetske Ultee claims it is only active when in an airless pump and when it's fresh and stored in a fridge, the Granactive Retinoids from The Ordinary don't work according to her. Does it need to be in an airless pump and is a product that has been sitting on the shelf in a store for a while likely degraded?
Great informational video! I have found that my skin is more tolerable to the tretinoin in the spring. The winter weather in Virginia causes too much irritation with tretinoin, on my sensitive skin. I’m so happy to have discovered this. And putting on the sunscreen!!
Laura Jane Sherman: I’ve been on Tretinoin 0.025% since December 2018. I’ve always put on a moisturizer before the tretinoin. There is never any irritation even in the winter time in Pennsylvania. You might consider putting on a moisturizer first. Good luck!
Explained at 12 minutes max. Short, precised and informative. Like it answer my curiosity whether to start differin when I only have spots xD so it’s cancelled. I am still afraid to try prescription so I’ll partner to granactive retinoid with other actives first and see if it bears result, to gra. retinoid doesn’t have a lot to offer as it is.
What age should you start using retinol? Is it useful to start it in your early-mid 20s even before you have any signs of aging? Are there any drawbacks from using it for so many years?
Thank you so much for this informative video. Thank God for Caroline Hirons and instagram cause that is how I got to know you. I am going to watch all of your videos as I am so interested in skincare (age 52 no special skin concerns other than fine lines but no sun damage as I have always always been using sunscreen). Again thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience on skincare. It is always more reassuring getting advice from a specialist xx
Thank you for all this important information. Just started Tretinoin, and i got cocky lol ! thinking hey this is going great... well now my chin is raw and red and needs a break. So i will go slower and smaller . Thank you XXX
I use Peter Thomas Roth retinol p.m. sold through beauty stores. I've read Vitamin C products and retinol work well together. Is this true? I use the both at nighttime. I decided that good skincare can do so much. If we're of a certain age, we will still look like a certain age.
bnb0510, my skin can't tolerate Differn, prescription Retin A or Renova. I tried at lowest doses and slow paces. Please don't make assumptions that one skincare fits all.
I just purchased after being prescribed by my derm a new retinoid product called altreno. She pr3scribed it to help with a few milia spots I have developed recently. And I think for general anti aging. I am 55. My skin is sensitive but in pretty good shape. I do have some broken capillaries and a few sun spots. I am looking forward to your video on what to use with it for keeping my skin hydrated and less sensitive. Are prescription retinoids acid ok with broken capillaries. Will it help those heal? Thanks for all your info. It’s helpful. I am in the USA.
Hi Sam, what kind of anti ageing cream can I use on my eyes to reduce crows feet and fine lines? Is a low dose of retinol okay to use on eyes? Thanks x
Is Retin A Micro .1% gel (Tretinoin Microspheres .1%) less effective at anti-aging than the regular tretinoin .1% cream, like you seem to imply about Adapalene/Differin? The traditional tretinoin cream formulation contains ingredients like isopropyl myristrate that I want to avoid as it has been known to clog pores.
Love your videos they are super informative! But could you improve on the audio quality on all your videos? They are super hard to hear on my iPad......
Can tretinonin cause hyperpigmentation? I'm using dermatica but have noticed some freckle-like broen spits pn my cheeks despite using SPF50 evwry day 😓
Thank you for all the interesting, educational content! I have put so much of your professional advice to practice and am very appreciative. I was wondering if you had heard of pulse therapy where you’re on tretinoin for no longer than 5 months at a time and then switch to a retinol? I had heard from someone that long term tretinoin use could lead to chronic inflammation in the skin. However, it seems like many derms highly recommend long term tretinoin use. Just curious on your thoughts! Thank you! :)
Hello, Do you find that tretinoin cream can clog pores because of the vehicle it is in for those that are extremely acne prone? Would the gel be better?
I'm using The ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2%. I'm using it for anti-aging and the skin cancer prevention ( I've head it can make the skin fight producing the bad cells ) I've had one basal cell carcinoma removed.
Hi there Dr Sam! Can you tell me what an actosome retinol is? I've seen some products lying around saying they contain some percentage of that, is it the same as retinol or is there a difference one should know of? Thankyou 😄
Hi dr Sam. I really enjoy your videos and find them informative. I am 29 and currently using epiduo for acne. Not long began using. I would love to eventually try stronger retinoids. Should it still give a glow even though more effective for acne? Many thanks x
Hold on girl.. in epidou you have benzoylperoxide. Epidou is an acne Treatment, not used cause its anti agin benefits! If you can, just use as spot treatment. Better try another retinol product for its positiv effects - not combined with epidou!
jana m I know I just hoped it would give me the added benefits of a stronger retinoid too. I use it every night so currently no room for another retinoid product, hopefully when my acne clears up. I’m 30 so also trying to consider anti aging too! Xx Thank you 😊
Retinol really helps with my eczema! I just needed to find the right product formulation for me (the Paula's choice retinol body treatment) that is not too drying.
Hi Dr. Sam. Very informative video. If living in the UK what is your advise on getting a tretenion prescription for anti ageing (not acne)? There’s no way an NHS GP would prescribe for that and I believe a standard dermatologist isn’t allowed to prescribe it (I may be wrong on that). Any advise? I love in Bristol. Thanks very much.
Thanks for your always educating videos and your great products. I would be very greatful if you would explain the difference between Redap and Retin A. They are both for acne, but are they equally good? And do they have the same anti aging effects?
Thank you so much for such a clear and informative video on Retinoids. I just stopped using all of my products for the last 3 weeks because the area around my nose and mouth can't handle my tretinoin. I was using 0.05% everywhere else for 5 months without a problem but anytime I tried even a weaker dose (0.025%) that area would freak out. My Dermatologist had me quit everything and use Cloderm cream for 4 days and then I was supposed to use Elidel cream for 10-14 days but it was so expensive I didn't buy it and hoped that if I just gave my skin a break it would calm down. It is still a bit red. Maybe I should try a Retinal product in that area instead. My skin is normal and I'm 57 years old. What do you think?
Hello! Will the purging period with retinoids (or any active for that matter) cause only cystic type acne? For example, if many new closed comedones are appearing, are these the result of purging or of another product clogging the pores?
Hi Dr. Sam, I’m in my early twenties and thinking of introducing retinoids into my skincare routine. I have oily combo skin. I used to suffer from mild acne/blemishes prone skin in my forehead area. And I the texture of my skin isn’t as smooth anymore and is starting to develop fine lines (?). I do occasionally get blemishes here and there and the hormonal painful pimple during the time of the month. Would Differin be a good start to introduce retinoids? Thank you xx
Thank you for caring and for these very informative videos! I used to take advice from youtubers who aren’t informed and that hurt my skin but for the last 2 years I love hearing information that come from people who are actually educated in skincare, like you! Thank you very much again and keep up the good work!
I used a good retinol for three years before using Tretinoin. I saw more benefits in 3 months using Tretinoin than 3 years with the retinol. Now I've been using Tretinoin going on 5 years and am thrilled with the results. I do get a prescription from my doctor. Always enjoy your videos, Dr. Sam. Many blessings..MaryEllen
@Ayu Yulianti Yes it is me! Thank you, I'm going on 66 and have never had any procedures, nor touched up a photo. Tretinoin is my #1 skincare item.
What % of tretinoin are you using?
@@MaryEllenAfter60 Dear Mary Ellen. Firstly let me say, I am a recent subscriber of yours and appreciate your channel greatly. I am 57 yo, have been using Retinol 1% by The Ordinary and just got my first Retin A 0.025 to start with prescribed by a dermatologist.
Can you tell please, do you think that the use of Retinol for 3 years got your skin prepared for Retin A so to speak, as in caused less irritation? Also, when you started Retin A and applied it not every evening, did you continue to apply your Retinol on non-Retin A evenings? I would appreciate the answer
@@marinaalex0510 Yes, I do think using the retinol for 3 years helped my skin adjust to the Retin A. My doctor recommend I use it twice a week for the first month. Marina, I did not use retinols after I started Retin A. My doctor said it would be fine, but I ran out, and just didn't repurchase. Thank you..MaryEllen
@@MaryEllenAfter60 Thank you so very much for a timely response. You are so great in responding. Maybe I'll write to you something more personal on your channel
As for your advice here - so I'll finish up my Retinol on the nights in between Retin A and if it will go fine I'll stick with it. THANK YOU AGAIN
This was so informative and clear thank you!
I feel a new Dr Sam product coming on....hooray ! 😊
Rosie Li she can sell me whatever she wants 💸😂
This was great! Thank you for shining a light on RetinAL. I just got the Osmosis Clarify and I am so excited to see what comes of it
Best explanation of Retinoids on the internet - THANK YOU!!
Definitely the most concise and informative video I’ve seen on vitamin a and it’s derivative! Great job !
So glad you’ve finally made this video! Dr Dray is brilliant but the differences between the UK and US sometimes mean it’s hard to apply her info here.
Most helpful video I’ve seen so far😍
Very helpful. Thank you. I used OTC Differin for 9-10 months. I don't have acne and hoped for an anti-aging benefit. It didn't provide one for me. I now use Paula's Choice 1% retinol booster and find it provides anti-aging benefits including firming, smoothing and strengthening my skin. I recently added TO Buffet for peptides to my routine and found it increased the effectiveness of the retinol.
Thanks for sharing. I bought a tube to try. I don't have acne but was hoping to see an effect on some hyperpigmentation and anti-aging.
@@fayfayb06 You may have better luck than I did.
I've hit my Goldilocks place with retinaldehyde. I'm 47 and have used it for over ten years with tangible results. I know it gets into my skin because I often wake up with a unique sort of "numbness" below the surface of my skin. It's not irritation per se, just a feeling of things happening below the surface.
I think many users don't believe its effective, because they don't experience irritation or flaking (like that's a good thing?) Real results talke months to see, but to me some positive changes appears quickly. In maybe two weeks the surface texture and radiance improves. I see no point in progress to tretinoin which invasive for me and doesn't suit my tendency to go overzelous in my use of products.
Do you use avene?
Really useful advice, thank you again Dr Sam. Please do a video about how often should we change the products in our routine, if we should stick "forever" to some products that work for our skin, or if our skin gets use to them so they stop working. Or is that a myth? I'm asking because I find myself always wanting to test new products (once I finish a bottle of course, I want to try something else), but don't know if all those changes are making any good. Thank you 😘
Very useful video! I know there are other people doing retinol information at the moment, so it's interesting to see this from the doctor's perspective. Certainly eye-opening when you say don't bother with retinol and go to the next step up instead!
Omgggg yes please share about a safe routine you can build around retinoid! I have been so careful since I started on tret (for acne mainly, but have been absolutely loving it!) and I’m always a little tense about adding something like a serum (Ordinary’s Buffet, for instance) or Azelaic Acid with it. Disclaimer that I have been on tret for nearly a year and didn’t have any sensitivity while introducing it or otherwise. Can’t wait for the next video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ps, just received my cleanser and moisturizer replacements a few days ago. As always, fast shipping to the US 👏🏼
GOD Bless you all. GOD Loves you all. Have a blessed day everyone.
her skin looks great
The container the retinol comes in is important, it cannot be transparent and only what you use should be exposed to air, because it breaks down very easily. The best is skinceuticals 1.00, most other brands have very low retinol content. It will flake your skin initially until your skin gets used to it, or you could use a lower dosage. It works, use it at night and use sunblock during the day. Honestly, if it doesn't burn initially it doesn't have enough retinol, like I mentioned your skin will get used to it.
Hi Sam, after watching the first video, I think this serie promise to be a very good chance to really learn with you about Retinoids.Thank you and loves 😘
Thank you so much Dr. Sam for a very clear and informative guide about Retinol. I discontinued using my granactive retinol because I still don't know how to use in my routine. Looking forward to the next part of this video. By the way I just received all your products 2 weeks ago and your suncreen (this is very similar to elta md but 10x better imo) and moisturizer I don't think I can live without them. Thank you!
Can’t wait to the next video! Will you please talk about retinoids for under the eyes? Thanks!!
Best explanation of Retinoids! THANK YOU!!
Glad it was helpful!❤
Very interesting, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
What an excellent explanation----I really appreciate this!
Just purchased your cleanser. Cannot wait to try it!
This woman knows her onions!
This was a very helpful video Dr. Sam! I'm currently using A313. It has retinol esters (I think retinyl acetate, retinyl propionate and retinyl palmitate?) and it is not too strong for my skin. But I think it works better than some other OTC retinoids I have tried. It's kind of greasy but I only use it 3 times/week so I don't really care (and I can skip the moisturiser!)
Absolutely brilliant content, thank you Dr Sam!
Regarding prescription tretinoin, could you explain a little about the varying concentrations. Like do you need a specific concentration for specific issues ? Can you stay on the same low concentration forever or will it be less effective ?
Yes!
Justin Peng great question!
I seriously don't follow her don't know what it is she's not clearer as she should be. Basically i still didn't find my answer in her video
@@shaneshadowcat I disagree. I really like her.
Very well explained Dr.Sam. Thanks!
kindly do a video addressing issue regarding thinning of skin and what precautions and procedures should be followed.
Finally!! Such a great video to explain this topic!👍🙏👏
Very informative...looking forward to the upcoming videos on this topic
Tazarotene for thick oily full of scars
Adapalene for more looking at acne then aging
Tretinoin for more toward aging then acne
That’s all I noted! Please dr sam correct me if I’m wrong
*THAN
I’m looking forward to this series
It's been a month since I've switched to Retinal after approximately 1.5 years of 1% retinol. I'm seeing a HUGE difference ! First, Retinal seems weirdly gentler, second, I don't even need my 2% BHA anymore, it has completely cleared my pores !
I understood ZERO from watching this video the first time. Got too distracted by the beauty of this doctor.
Love your video,thank you for your tips😘
Thank you Dr Sam this is so informative. I’m learning a lot from you about my skin care (I have hyperpigmentation) thanks for sharing. 🙏🏻
Hi i whonder about PipingRock retinolcreame. Ingredience are: Deonized water, aloe vera juice, isopropyl myristate, glyseryl stearate, stearicacid, polyacryimide, c13-14 isoparrafin, Laurent 7, sunflower oil, Retinyl palmitate, phenoxyethanol and ethylexylglycerin?
Thanks dr. Sam, amazing video
Do you know how quickly Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate degrades? Dr. Jetske Ultee claims it is only active when in an airless pump and when it's fresh and stored in a fridge, the Granactive Retinoids from The Ordinary don't work according to her. Does it need to be in an airless pump and is a product that has been sitting on the shelf in a store for a while likely degraded?
Really good video and well explained ! Thank you!
This is the best, clearest explanation. Thank you
Great informational video! I have found that my skin is more tolerable to the tretinoin in the spring. The winter weather in Virginia causes too much irritation with tretinoin, on my sensitive skin. I’m so happy to have discovered this. And putting on the sunscreen!!
Laura Jane Sherman: I’ve been on Tretinoin 0.025% since December 2018. I’ve always put on a moisturizer before the tretinoin. There is never any irritation even in the winter time in Pennsylvania. You might consider putting on a moisturizer first. Good luck!
Great information! Thankyou 😊
You're looking 'mighty fine' Dr Sam ... Great video ...from an expert , thank you x
I learned so much from this video. Thank you!!
Explained at 12 minutes max. Short, precised and informative. Like it answer my curiosity whether to start differin when I only have spots xD so it’s cancelled. I am still afraid to try prescription so I’ll partner to granactive retinoid with other actives first and see if it bears result, to gra. retinoid doesn’t have a lot to offer as it is.
Muchas gracias Dra such a informative video...Dios la bendiga !!!!
How does granactive retinoid compare to the various points of the conversion chart in terms of efficacy?
I used fhe granactive retinol for a few weeks and moved to tret. But for a couple months it’s good
What age should you start using retinol? Is it useful to start it in your early-mid 20s even before you have any signs of aging? Are there any drawbacks from using it for so many years?
Thank you Dr.Sam 👍🏼 In terms of the ordinary product, is it the one in emulsion or the one in squalane?
wish you would give instructions on how use all products you are discussing....
Excellent explanation!!! Thank you Dr Sam
Thank you! Really looking forward to following this series.
I love the way British people say vitamin :)
Very helpful. Thank you so much!
Great video! Well put together info :)
PS: waiting for part2! Need more ie 'other topicals' which make retinol more effctive....
Thank you so much for this informative video. Thank God for Caroline Hirons and instagram cause that is how I got to know you. I am going to watch all of your videos as I am so interested in skincare (age 52 no special skin concerns other than fine lines but no sun damage as I have always always been using sunscreen). Again thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience on skincare. It is always more reassuring getting advice from a specialist xx
Thank you so much for the explanations it really helped me alot. I am going to use the cream soon. Can I use it during the day?
no it's broken down by exposure to sunlight
I’m using Fabior per my derms instruction. Thanks for the video ! I hope it works for me !
I use Paula's Choice 1% Retinol, which I love but would like to try Medik8, which strength would be similar to my current Retinol?
Which would you recommend for a patient in late 40’s with vitiligo
Very well explained. Damn I still have a tub of retinyl palmitate left! Paid so much for it.
Thank you for all this important information. Just started Tretinoin, and i got cocky lol ! thinking hey this is going great... well now my chin is raw and red and needs a break. So i will go slower and smaller . Thank you XXX
I use Peter Thomas Roth retinol p.m. sold through beauty stores. I've read Vitamin C products and retinol work well together. Is this true? I use the both at nighttime.
I decided that good skincare can do so much. If we're of a certain age, we will still look like a certain age.
Cassie Brown PTR is a rip off. You’re better off spending $20 of Differn and you’ll get better results.
bnb0510, my skin can't tolerate Differn, prescription Retin A or Renova. I tried at lowest doses and slow paces. Please don't make assumptions that one skincare fits all.
Cassie Brown i didn’t make an assumption. Lmao i said PTR is a rip off, which it is. The ingredients are garbage.
I just purchased after being prescribed by my derm a new retinoid product called altreno. She pr3scribed it to help with a few milia spots I have developed recently. And I think for general anti aging. I am 55. My skin is sensitive but in pretty good shape. I do have some broken capillaries and a few sun spots. I am looking forward to your video on what to use with it for keeping my skin hydrated and less sensitive. Are prescription retinoids acid ok with broken capillaries. Will it help those heal? Thanks for all your info. It’s helpful. I am in the USA.
Hi Sam, what kind of anti ageing cream can I use on my eyes to reduce crows feet and fine lines? Is a low dose of retinol okay to use on eyes? Thanks x
Is Retin A Micro .1% gel (Tretinoin Microspheres .1%) less effective at anti-aging than the regular tretinoin .1% cream, like you seem to imply about Adapalene/Differin? The traditional tretinoin cream formulation contains ingredients like isopropyl myristrate that I want to avoid as it has been known to clog pores.
they are the same and there is no single ingredient that is known to clog pores.
I would love to hear your views on Curology.
I use Suzan Obagi Retinaledehyde, which I really like. What do you think?
Love your videos they are super informative! But could you improve on the audio quality on all your videos? They are super hard to hear on my iPad......
Thank you for this
Can tretinonin cause hyperpigmentation? I'm using dermatica but have noticed some freckle-like broen spits pn my cheeks despite using SPF50 evwry day 😓
Thank you for all the interesting, educational content! I have put so much of your professional advice to practice and am very appreciative. I was wondering if you had heard of pulse therapy where you’re on tretinoin for no longer than 5 months at a time and then switch to a retinol? I had heard from someone that long term tretinoin use could lead to chronic inflammation in the skin. However, it seems like many derms highly recommend long term tretinoin use. Just curious on your thoughts! Thank you! :)
Hello,
Do you find that tretinoin cream can clog pores because of the vehicle it is in for those that are extremely acne prone? Would the gel be better?
Great video. New to your channel
Can a general practitioner give me a prescription for it or do I have to visit a dermatologist.
The best thing I have done for my skin is integrating Retinol into my skincare
Dr Sam, so what is better to reduce only fine lines and wrinkles (not acne) is it retinoids or retinol? thanks
I'm using The ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2%. I'm using it for anti-aging and the skin cancer prevention ( I've head it can make the skin fight producing the bad cells ) I've had one basal cell carcinoma removed.
What are your feelings regarding Curology?
Curology is a direct competitor for derms...
I been using Curology 4 mo now. Will probably use it rest of my life :)
What about the over the counter Tretinoin in other countries
Pedal Power I buy mine when I visit mexico. It’s so cheap...
Hi , what is retinyl palmitate then ? This is used by facetheory. Many thanks 😊
it's marketing and a waste of money. No evidence that it undergoes a bunch of conversion steps and acts on the skin as retinoic acid.
how many days or weeks should I wait to be a pregnant, if I use a retinol?
For 21 years old girl with only blackheads how frecuently should I use Granactive Retinoid 2%?
Hi there Dr Sam! Can you tell me what an actosome retinol is? I've seen some products lying around saying they contain some percentage of that, is it the same as retinol or is there a difference one should know of? Thankyou 😄
Can I put in my body lotion
Hi dr Sam. I really enjoy your videos and find them informative. I am 29 and currently using epiduo for acne. Not long began using. I would love to eventually try stronger retinoids. Should it still give a glow even though more effective for acne?
Many thanks x
Hold on girl.. in epidou you have benzoylperoxide. Epidou is an acne Treatment, not used cause its anti agin benefits! If you can, just use as spot treatment. Better try another retinol product for its positiv effects - not combined with epidou!
jana m I know I just hoped it would give me the added benefits of a stronger retinoid too. I use it every night so currently no room for another retinoid product, hopefully when my acne clears up. I’m 30 so also trying to consider anti aging too! Xx
Thank you 😊
Retinol really helps with my eczema! I just needed to find the right product formulation for me (the Paula's choice retinol body treatment) that is not too drying.
Hi Dr. Sam. Very informative video. If living in the UK what is your advise on getting a tretenion prescription for anti ageing (not acne)? There’s no way an NHS GP would prescribe for that and I believe a standard dermatologist isn’t allowed to prescribe it (I may be wrong on that). Any advise? I love in Bristol. Thanks very much.
Did you ever find out as I live in uk too? x
@@stellapatterson9834 Ask for tretin with 0.25% tretinoin in the UK
Thanks for your always educating videos and your great products. I would be very greatful if you would explain the difference between Redap and Retin A. They are both for acne, but are they equally good? And do they have the same anti aging effects?
Looking more closely on my Redap medication I realize that you already covered my question in this video. Great!
Thank you so much for such a clear and informative video on Retinoids. I just stopped using all of my products for the last 3 weeks because the area around my nose and mouth can't handle my tretinoin. I was using 0.05% everywhere else for 5 months without a problem but anytime I tried even a weaker dose (0.025%) that area would freak out. My Dermatologist had me quit everything and use Cloderm cream for 4 days and then I was supposed to use Elidel cream for 10-14 days but it was so expensive I didn't buy it and hoped that if I just gave my skin a break it would calm down. It is still a bit red. Maybe I should try a Retinal product in that area instead. My skin is normal and I'm 57 years old. What do you think?
Can you suggest any cream which helps to remove lips pigmentation.
at which age should we start trying retinoids ? :)
Hi thank you very informative 👍😘 can I use retinol in summer aswell?
Yes use at night. Just make sure you apply sunscreen and reapply jf you're out in the sun
Hello! Will the purging period with retinoids (or any active for that matter) cause only cystic type acne? For example, if many new closed comedones are appearing, are these the result of purging or of another product clogging the pores?
Great question...I have the same problem....many pimples appeared after starting using tretinoid.
ATRA to treat APML!
Hi!!
What do u think is better/more effective?..
Retin a script .025%
Or Ordinary granactive 2%.
So curious??
Tia
Her new nightly serum seems to have 2% granactive
Hi Dr. Sam, I’m in my early twenties and thinking of introducing retinoids into my skincare routine. I have oily combo skin. I used to suffer from mild acne/blemishes prone skin in my forehead area. And I the texture of my skin isn’t as smooth anymore and is starting to develop fine lines (?). I do occasionally get blemishes here and there and the hormonal painful pimple during the time of the month. Would Differin be a good start to introduce retinoids? Thank you xx