I definitely had some similar experiences, it took sooo long, months to almost a year for my skin to stop purging and breaking out. I started out with the lowest percentage of 0.025% which did break me out a lot, then I was put on 0.05% too soon and that left deep indentations from acne scarring. I was also using clindamycin phosphate in the morning, along with an antibacterial oral medication for the acne which i think helped push me through. I still have some noticable scarring today, but my skin has finally acclimated to the 0.05% tretinoin. Im happy that im not the only one who had experienced purging for this long and It's definitely a journey that everyone needs to be careful with 😭
My skin purged for 2 months straight, and I have pimples everywhere like a strawberry, it hurts bad. After that all the pimples magically disappeared and it’s clearer than ever
hello !! I have been using tretinoinin for a month and I think I have passed my purging period because I see how my skin is finally improving but my chin burns and is quite red. I have stopped using it so that my skin can rest and my chin can recover... should I continue?
@@carlotafernandez7695 probably that’s the sign your skin cannot tolerate tretinoin. I’m not a dermatologist but I think you should switch to whatever your skin loves more but still have the same benefits, for example retinol, bakuchiol or a weaker tretinoin. Better safe than sorry.
I also had the same experience and everyone was raving so much about tret that I was so adamant about making it work..... Lesson learnt, there is no one size fits all....
I began with .025 cream, and then moved up to .05 gel. I didn't like the slickness of the cream on my skin after application. The gel is perfect for me. It has a moisturizer texture, but it dries quick. I use Cerave Daily Moisturizer Lotion before tretinoin, so I do get it under my eyes a bit since I also have seborrheic dermatitis there. Then after application, I wait about 15 minutes or so, then use Cerave Healing Ointment. I have been on the gel for 2 months, and my skin is clearer (I'm 55, and have adult acne). I have super light peeling in my chin, and under eyes, on the bone area. My under eye circles were light before, but they are a bit lighter now. The Cerave Moisturizer + tretinoin + healing ointment combination, my skin feels thicker, and my under eyes feel firmer.
I have dark skin and live in a tropical climate, the UV is extreme daily, I really was hopeful about starting Tret (Retin A) I started with the lowest concentration and kept at it for an entire year! My skin ending up looking very similar to your photos. I ended up going to my Derm and having some RF micro needling to help with the stubborn dark spots and help restore my completely destroyed skin barrier. About 3 months ago I gave it another shot and boy am I glad I did! My skin looks amazing now!! I know it sounds crazy but I think the culprit was my cleanser, pay attention to your cleanser, you don't want one with harsh actives, stripping, drying or very foamy. I switched to the CeraVe Oil Cleanser and it made such a difference, it even takes off my sweat-proof, tinted, mineral sunscreen easily. I lost the make up wipes and make remover as well, since the CeraVe oill cleanser has been great for gently and thoroughly removing my make up, not having to rub my skin really helped reduce that stinging, sensitivity I had the first time around. I'm not able to do more than twice a week without getting excessive peeling, so I've settled on just 2 times weekly, a high quality hyaluronic acid (Anteage) and a hydrating moisturizer along with my SPF protection. I also had to axe my vitamin C, which was unfortunate but the results from Retin A far exceeds any results I had with Vitamin C. Wishing everyone a successful skin journey, in sunscreen we trust!!
After my hysterectomy I got adult acne and I started with tazarotene and the black derm that prescribed it gave very little direction. After changing derms and switching to Adapalene and then 4 months later getting to .025 tretinoin. Today 6 years later I am still at .050 as I still have other actives in my routine and have not intention of going higher. Twice a week I use 10% lactic acid at night, Finacea azelaic acid with my Vitamin C and Q10 for daytime. I now use Altreno and keep my generic tretinoin for my neck, backs of my hands and my chest. Consistency is key as long as you found something that works for you.
Currently using a 0.025 tret, I layer it with a centella serum, hydrating toner, and a moisturizer. So far no reaction, helps me with hormonal acne. I used a retinal before and it wasn't doing it.❤
I've used Retin-A micro (tretinoin microspheres) for over a decade and it has really improved the texture of my skin. I never experienced any purging or irritation but I've only used this form of tretinoin. Ironically, ascorbic acid and glycolic acid have caused me irritation unlike tretitnoin microspheres.
I just started my Tret journey. I’m 4 days in and I just started the sandwich method. I do feel a litte burning right now as we type it’s nothing too serious and I got two bumps from me itching, but I don’t feel terrible. I’m going to clean my pillow cases since it’s been quite a long time to make sure that’s not contributing.
That's because those 2 ingredients should never be used with Tretinoin. Always seek professional care. I started tret a few months and know those acids ,vit C, Sal acid any acids is a NO!
@@enveedone Ascorbic acid and glycolic acid can be used with tretitnoin if the dermatologist prescribing the tretitnoin recommends it. Those actives would not be used at the same time as tretitnoin (i.e., ascorbic acid in the AM, tretitnoin in the PM).
I'm wondering why someone with already good skin would start tret in the first place. On tret right now and I don't know if I'll purge or not but the reason I'm on tret is because my skin right now looks the way your skin looked while purging, dark marks and all. I really wouldn't take such a harsh medicine if I had other options.
@@nbucwa6621 I totally understand, Tret is also used for aging purposes so that’s why I decided to use it. I had skincare fomo as a mentioned in the video, which is not good. You live and you learn. Wishing you all the best on your TRET journey 💛💛
@@drnatashahenry yea and it’s amazing for people of colour not too harsh to cause a irritation and if u wan they can customised to suit your skin needs
Happy it's been going well for you! But I'd suggest only using it once per day at night. The sun can degrade it. start out slow please, maybe only twice per week for the first month.
Do you prefer the La roche posay retinol serum or Naturium retinaldehyde cream? I have dry sensitive skin & experienced the same setback with tretinoin. It took FOREVER for my skin to heal that now I’m traumatized 😅
I prefer the retinaldehyde for me because it’s a bit stronger than your standard retinol. But the retinol from la Roche posay was very gentle for my skin.
Well I had really oily skin and I did have acne before i started using tretnoin. I started using it in April and I used a 0.05% concentration , I usually skipped a day in between, but i did not feel any redness or stinging or any breakouts in the morning, my skin was also not that dry after I washed my face in the morning, it was just normal skin wanting a normal coat of moisturizer. But after 2 months whenever I would skip tretnoin , I experianced some purging , like a pimple on the forehead one day, another on the cheek , at another day maybe another on my chin. So I am not reallyy sure if tretnoin is suiting me or not ?? HELPPP!!! But my acne scars from previous acne have healed , although they are still visible. Also my skin care routine is very simple - sunscreen , moisturizer , vitamin c , tretnoin , these are all the products I use.
Tretinoin girlie here 👋🏾 Used it (started with .05 and soon went up to .1) on my face for 2 years. Really helped with my adult acne but I needed something more. I now use .1 of tazarotene and use my .1 tret for my chest and neck. It’s all a Godsend for me
I think I can use tretinoin 0.25 fine daily but if im using any other actives like bha or aha the same week my skin gets supper irritaded. I think if you are on tretinoing it doesn't work so well with other actives if you are not used to tretinoin first.
@@leodelicious865 as long as it works for you ! Have you ever tried rosehip seed oil or moringa oil ? I’m getting my shipment tomorrow and I’m so excited to include them in my skincare routine again !
@@drnatashahenry you'll love it, they work beautifully for dry mature skin. My mother and grandma use this combination i use the one I stated before. Enjoy 😉
I also started using tret last year during feb as an anti aging treatment. I had horrible purging and it left some deep scars. I would cry in the shower everyday looking at my skin. Every pimple would left red scar which never happened before. My side cheeks are still covered in scars lol. I stopped after 7 months of tret. Fvck it lol. Made my smooth skin acne-prone. Even after stopping, my new pimples still leave marks which is so frustrating! I hate tiktok !! Full of bs tips
I feel your pain so much, trust me. It's a great ingredient but it is not for everyone. I made a video today highlighting some alternatives, maybe you will find it helpful ❤
Yes correct i used to use azelaic acid and once i started tretinoin i stopped…also i did tret 2x per week for one month. I added a day once per month …..
I had a similar reaction to tretinoin. I find it to be overhyped and I dont think its good for everybody. Edit: i tried it at 0.01% (yes, 0.01 not 0.1)
@@drnatashahenry, yeah that’s true and sometimes that is missed! Actually I started at 0.01% (not 0.1) which is lower than 0.025%. Thanks for the reply btw :)
VIT C or any acids should NEVER be used on the same day of tret or any forms of Retinoids & ACIDS.More product is NOT better. Patience is key. Also if its not broken,Leave it alone. Lol
@@niazhossain2252 I clearly stated in the video that I made mistakes. It’s even in the caption. Also, even though I corrected my mistakes, tretinoin STILL was too much for me. Don’t come on net invalidating my experience. Thank you
Today's the 4th day of continuous usuage...this is the first time i have used Tret .025 in my life n today as m writing I first did derma pen session, spilled a lil blood out bruised out my face I thought I'll give a 24 hr gap but cld'nt resist the urge to apply tret😅...also i dnt use sunscreen but olive oil from mrng to eveng n so far it's working just fine 🤞
@@drnatashahenry hey how do u wash ur face in the morning after applying tret? I just wash it off with plain water but I see droplets of water sitting on my face as if their is some non permeable sheet covering my face
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My tret journey has been seamless. When I started it, I took all actives out. I only used moisturizer and sunscreen.
That’s the smart thing for sure !
how did it go? did you still purge
same... it changed my face! I love it
How long have you been using it and how do you use it@@lovanaries
I definitely had some similar experiences, it took sooo long, months to almost a year for my skin to stop purging and breaking out. I started out with the lowest percentage of 0.025% which did break me out a lot, then I was put on 0.05% too soon and that left deep indentations from acne scarring. I was also using clindamycin phosphate in the morning, along with an antibacterial oral medication for the acne which i think helped push me through. I still have some noticable scarring today, but my skin has finally acclimated to the 0.05% tretinoin. Im happy that im not the only one who had experienced purging for this long and It's definitely a journey that everyone needs to be careful with 😭
Wow ! Seems like it’s been a long road for you ! Happy you’re doing better. How long have you been using Tret for now ?
@@drnatashahenry I've been using it for 8+ months!
@@christiantetrault Certified Tret user haha!
Clindamycin phrospath nicotinamide gel for me it cause me open pores
My skin purged for 2 months straight, and I have pimples everywhere like a strawberry, it hurts bad. After that all the pimples magically disappeared and it’s clearer than ever
Started 3weeks ago. The purging started almost immediately, and it’s getting really frustrating 😢
@@adeolademola5046that’s normal tho
hello !! I have been using tretinoinin for a month and I think I have passed my purging period because I see how my skin is finally improving but my chin burns and is quite red. I have stopped using it so that my skin can rest and my chin can recover... should I continue?
@@carlotafernandez7695 probably that’s the sign your skin cannot tolerate tretinoin. I’m not a dermatologist but I think you should switch to whatever your skin loves more but still have the same benefits, for example retinol, bakuchiol or a weaker tretinoin. Better safe than sorry.
@@yennhinguyen6746 hy why is my skin so oily after using tretinoin? I used yesterday overnight only . Is it normal when using tretinoin?
I also had the same experience and everyone was raving so much about tret that I was so adamant about making it work..... Lesson learnt, there is no one size fits all....
Everyone’s skin is different for sure ! Skincare isn’t one size fits all.
No one medicine is for everyone.
@@trooper190 this is so true. We are all different 💛😊
I began with .025 cream, and then moved up to .05 gel. I didn't like the slickness of the cream on my skin after application. The gel is perfect for me. It has a moisturizer texture, but it dries quick. I use Cerave Daily Moisturizer Lotion before tretinoin, so I do get it under my eyes a bit since I also have seborrheic dermatitis there. Then after application, I wait about 15 minutes or so, then use Cerave Healing Ointment. I have been on the gel for 2 months, and my skin is clearer (I'm 55, and have adult acne). I have super light peeling in my chin, and under eyes, on the bone area. My under eye circles were light before, but they are a bit lighter now. The Cerave Moisturizer + tretinoin + healing ointment combination, my skin feels thicker, and my under eyes feel firmer.
I have dark skin and live in a tropical climate, the UV is extreme daily, I really was hopeful about starting Tret (Retin A) I started with the lowest concentration and kept at it for an entire year! My skin ending up looking very similar to your photos. I ended up going to my Derm and having some RF micro needling to help with the stubborn dark spots and help restore my completely destroyed skin barrier. About 3 months ago I gave it another shot and boy am I glad I did! My skin looks amazing now!! I know it sounds crazy but I think the culprit was my cleanser, pay attention to your cleanser, you don't want one with harsh actives, stripping, drying or very foamy. I switched to the CeraVe Oil Cleanser and it made such a difference, it even takes off my sweat-proof, tinted, mineral sunscreen easily. I lost the make up wipes and make remover as well, since the CeraVe oill cleanser has been great for gently and thoroughly removing my make up, not having to rub my skin really helped reduce that stinging, sensitivity I had the first time around.
I'm not able to do more than twice a week without getting excessive peeling, so I've settled on just 2 times weekly, a high quality hyaluronic acid (Anteage) and a hydrating moisturizer along with my SPF protection. I also had to axe my vitamin C, which was unfortunate but the results from Retin A far exceeds any results I had with Vitamin C. Wishing everyone a successful skin journey, in sunscreen we trust!!
Happy that you found a balance that works for you ! Happy skincare ✨✨
After my hysterectomy I got adult acne and I started with tazarotene and the black derm that prescribed it gave very little direction. After changing derms and switching to Adapalene and then 4 months later getting to .025 tretinoin. Today 6 years later I am still at .050 as I still have other actives in my routine and have not intention of going higher. Twice a week I use 10% lactic acid at night, Finacea azelaic acid with my Vitamin C and Q10 for daytime. I now use Altreno and keep my generic tretinoin for my neck, backs of my hands and my chest. Consistency is key as long as you found something that works for you.
@@hrhsophiathefirst4060 sounds like you’ve been through a lot 🫂 happy you found a regimen that works for you
Do you mind sharing what qco10 & vit.c you use?
Currently using a 0.025 tret, I layer it with a centella serum, hydrating toner, and a moisturizer. So far no reaction, helps me with hormonal acne. I used a retinal before and it wasn't doing it.❤
Love this for you ! Hydration is key! You’re smart !
Glad you told us as a Black Woman! Beautiful lady! Lessons learned.
I've used Retin-A micro (tretinoin microspheres) for over a decade and it has really improved the texture of my skin. I never experienced any purging or irritation but I've only used this form of tretinoin. Ironically, ascorbic acid and glycolic acid have caused me irritation unlike tretitnoin microspheres.
I just started my Tret journey. I’m 4 days in and I just started the sandwich method. I do feel a litte burning right now as we type it’s nothing too serious and I got two bumps from me itching, but I don’t feel terrible. I’m going to clean my pillow cases since it’s been quite a long time to make sure that’s not contributing.
That's because those 2 ingredients should never be used with Tretinoin. Always seek professional care. I started tret a few months and know those acids ,vit C, Sal acid any acids is a NO!
@@enveedone Ascorbic acid and glycolic acid can be used with tretitnoin if the dermatologist prescribing the tretitnoin recommends it. Those actives would not be used at the same time as tretitnoin (i.e., ascorbic acid in the AM, tretitnoin in the PM).
Maybe you needed the gel version
I'm wondering why someone with already good skin would start tret in the first place. On tret right now and I don't know if I'll purge or not but the reason I'm on tret is because my skin right now looks the way your skin looked while purging, dark marks and all. I really wouldn't take such a harsh medicine if I had other options.
@@nbucwa6621 I totally understand, Tret is also used for aging purposes so that’s why I decided to use it. I had skincare fomo as a mentioned in the video, which is not good. You live and you learn. Wishing you all the best on your TRET journey 💛💛
Yea, but by then you compromised your skin barrier with the high concentration. Gl and thanks for sharing your experience.
Yes, my skin was definitely irritated.
That’s what adapalene is like for me. I break out like crazy. But Tazarac works well for me even though it’s supposed to be more irritating.
Broke out real bad with Adapalene too but it got better after like a month
456 skin is design for skin of colour and doesn’t not irritate the skin
@@leecollins860 I’ve heard about them ! 😊 have you ever tried them ?
@@drnatashahenry yea and it’s amazing for people of colour not too harsh to cause a irritation and if u wan they can customised to suit your skin needs
I am using it has been a week. By far no irritation. Used twice. One day gap. 1:00
Happy it's been going well for you! But I'd suggest only using it once per day at night. The sun can degrade it. start out slow please, maybe only twice per week for the first month.
@@drnatashahenry yes I meant I used twice this week. Next week I am planning to go for sun- Tue- Thurs like this
@@Katzsam Perfect! that is very smart.
Pimples popped up on my face as well from using but now my skin looks great after continuous use and staying moisturized ❤ I use the gel
Do you prefer the La roche posay retinol serum or Naturium retinaldehyde cream?
I have dry sensitive skin & experienced the same setback with tretinoin. It took FOREVER for my skin to heal that now I’m traumatized 😅
I prefer the retinaldehyde for me because it’s a bit stronger than your standard retinol. But the retinol from la Roche posay was very gentle for my skin.
@@drnatashahenry Thank you for sharing your journey!
@@TruueFlo_ Of Course, that's why i'm here! decided to bring it over to TH-cam and not leave it all for tiktok and IG haha
Well I had really oily skin and I did have acne before i started using tretnoin. I started using it in April and I used a 0.05% concentration , I usually skipped a day in between, but i did not feel any redness or stinging or any breakouts in the morning, my skin was also not that dry after I washed my face in the morning, it was just normal skin wanting a normal coat of moisturizer. But after 2 months whenever I would skip tretnoin , I experianced some purging , like a pimple on the forehead one day, another on the cheek , at another day maybe another on my chin. So I am not reallyy sure if tretnoin is suiting me or not ?? HELPPP!!! But my acne scars from previous acne have healed , although they are still visible. Also my skin care routine is very simple - sunscreen , moisturizer , vitamin c , tretnoin , these are all the products I use.
Tret does help with oil control over time for sure . Doesn’t sound like you are having very heavy purging !
Don't use vitamin c while using tretinoin
Hello❤ I would like to know what you think about Salicylic acid
Have you guys ever used Tretinoin or are you planning on using it ?
I even avoid retinol, because it's already pretty harsh on my skin. I only use sunscreen with copper peptide. That just works very well for me.
Tretinoin girlie here 👋🏾 Used it (started with .05 and soon went up to .1) on my face for 2 years. Really helped with my adult acne but I needed something more. I now use .1 of tazarotene and use my .1 tret for my chest and neck. It’s all a Godsend for me
@@whit117 Wow! you are one of the strong ones! happy you are getting good results!
I think I can use tretinoin 0.25 fine daily but if im using any other actives like bha or aha the same week my skin gets supper irritaded. I think if you are on tretinoing it doesn't work so well with other actives if you are not used to tretinoin first.
Did you experience darkening despite using 0.25% 0.05% or 0.01%? Which did you use? Gel or Cream?
I am experiencing darkening rn. 😭
I use olive oil, sheabutter castor oil and coconut oil. And i have oily skin. 😂
@@leodelicious865 why so many oils ? I love castor oil, I use it everyday
@@drnatashahenry cos it works and its safe for me. Thats what my mum used and I'm a light skinned black girl.
@@leodelicious865 as long as it works for you ! Have you ever tried rosehip seed oil or moringa oil ? I’m getting my shipment tomorrow and I’m so excited to include them in my skincare routine again !
@@drnatashahenry you'll love it, they work beautifully for dry mature skin. My mother and grandma use this combination i use the one I stated before. Enjoy 😉
I also started using tret last year during feb as an anti aging treatment. I had horrible purging and it left some deep scars. I would cry in the shower everyday looking at my skin. Every pimple would left red scar which never happened before. My side cheeks are still covered in scars lol. I stopped after 7 months of tret. Fvck it lol. Made my smooth skin acne-prone. Even after stopping, my new pimples still leave marks which is so frustrating! I hate tiktok !! Full of bs tips
I feel your pain so much, trust me. It's a great ingredient but it is not for everyone. I made a video today highlighting some alternatives, maybe you will find it helpful ❤
How soon after starting Tret did you start getting pimples? I've been using for 2 weeks for anti-aging.
Yes correct i used to use azelaic acid and once i started tretinoin i stopped…also i did tret 2x per week for one month. I added a day once per month …..
@@Lexxus1986 very smart !
I would suggest adaplene 0.1%
That is exactly what I am using now ! :)
I had a similar reaction to tretinoin. I find it to be overhyped and I dont think its good for everybody. Edit: i tried it at 0.01% (yes, 0.01 not 0.1)
Everyone’s skin is really different! Ohh 0.1% is a high percentage to start with .
@@drnatashahenry, yeah that’s true and sometimes that is missed! Actually I started at 0.01% (not 0.1) which is lower than 0.025%. Thanks for the reply btw :)
The purge is worth it
Did your skin darken? I have and don't think I should stop.
Are you Jamaican?
@@InfamousAWJ yes that’s where I was born 😊
VIT C or any acids should NEVER be used on the same day of tret or any forms of Retinoids & ACIDS.More product is NOT better. Patience is key. Also if its not broken,Leave it alone. Lol
@@enveedone agreed
It was your mistake dont blame tretinoin
@@niazhossain2252 I clearly stated in the video that I made mistakes. It’s even in the caption. Also, even though I corrected my mistakes, tretinoin STILL was too much for me. Don’t come on net invalidating my experience. Thank you
Today's the 4th day of continuous usuage...this is the first time i have used Tret .025 in my life n today as m writing I first did derma pen session, spilled a lil blood out bruised out my face I thought I'll give a 24 hr gap but cld'nt resist the urge to apply tret😅...also i dnt use sunscreen but olive oil from mrng to eveng n so far it's working just fine 🤞
Please let your skin heal from the derma pen before using tret again. It’s not going anywhere, I promise ✨✨
@@drnatashahenry hey how do u wash ur face in the morning after applying tret?
I just wash it off with plain water but I see droplets of water sitting on my face as if their is some non permeable sheet covering my face
u need sunscreen if u use tret its mandatory