I’m 51. I’ve used Retin-A since I was 22, 29 YEARS! At first, it was for intractable acne. I haven’t had acne for 21 years, but I still use it every night. People think I’m 38-41. My skin is plump, soft, & wrinkle-free.
I’ve been using it for 2 months. The progress is slow, but it’s worth it. Have patience and you’ll thank yourself later :) I’m now just seeing the changes
I’m 40. Used Tretinoin since I’ve been 24 yo. Spf as well!!! I have zero wrinkles,texture,zero procedures, never had tox or injectables. I love tretinoin. Now I layer with HQ!
To all those who say they had eye irritation, please know that all topical medicines will migrate a few millimeters depending on how much was applied. Use a barrier cream as well, perhaps Vaseline. That should help.
I get that, but what if we want to prevent wrinkles and fine lines on the eyelids, crow's feet, and under the eyes? I'm 24 and want to prevent my whole face from anti-aging
@@leah38521but tretinoin turns into retinoic acid, retinoic acid is too harsh on the skin that’s why is not recommended for everyone, I’m pretty sure dermatologists only prescribe it in very rare occassions. That’s why other retinols like tretinoin are recommended, skin handle them so much better
i’m an avid abbey watcher as well as doctorly and i have to say she is very transparent with her routine and her journey. she uses a combination of tretinoin and spironolactone which has helped with her acne. she says treat does the heavy lifting but she also discusses other treatments that she’s found helpful including salicylic acid, hypochlorus acid spray, copper peptides, red light therapy, serums, and she really goes into depth and is very transparent about what she puts on her face. but she chalks up most of her success with her skin to tretinoin doing the heavy lifting. she also has quite a few videos on how to start tretinoin and avoid irritation. i love abbey!!!
I’ve used tret for 17 years now. I’m 38 and just had the store manager called on me when I tried to purchase a bottle of wine bc they refused to believe my ID was legitimate. I love it.
Started getting serious with tretinoin since September last year and I regret not starting earlier. Could have saved a lot of money. I still have acne now but my skin is definitely better overall.
@@jessaXDDuring the first three months, I used the Acnecare 0.025% tretinoin. I'm using the Acretin 0.05% tretinoin now, but I'm planning to bump up strength na.
True. I used to spend big bucks on skincare only to see zero improvements. Recently I cleared out my vanity all I could see was.... I was deceived by capitalism big time. 😅. Less is more. My skin is not anywhere near perfect but better thn when I had used all those junks. 😅
@@virtualworldofcraps2237stop using soap on your face . Since I stopped my skin has been so clear. All I do is wash my face with warm water and a washcloth at night and apply a moisturizer . (Noncomedogenic) I’ve been acne free for years. It won’t seem like much is happening at first but stick with it for a few weeks and see if it helps. Also , I apply it to damp skin and if it feels like too much I pat my face with a dry cloth. Hope this helps
I have been using retinA for close to thirty years now. I know I didn’t do it the right way. I just got the highest dose and went at it every night. My skin did pealed a lot. But to me that was my reward. That was what I wanted to see. My husband is a cardiologist and I just asked him to get it from hospital pharmacy. My skin does look like Aby. I can’t se my pores. NO dark spots. And I get compliments every place I go. Love retinA!!!
No side effects at all other than the expected peeling which I like to see. I had my two kids when started using it. If you are planing pregnancy then i suggest stoping using it.
I’m going on 2 1/2 years on tretinoin 1%. I use it every single night, and will never ever miss a night, and never stop using it. It has completely transformed my skin for the better. I’m 49 and my skin has never looked better, not even in my teens or 20’s. 🙏🏼
@@davidcop-a-feel9699 They mean 0.1%. And unless you have resistant acne you don't need to go up in strength beyond 0.025%. The studies show the higher strengths don't work any better with continued use. They all get you to the same place.
I am 71 years old with eczema, rosecea, and very sensitive and fair skin. I have used Tretinoin Rx Cream for over 20 years. I sandwich the Tretinoin between a serum and moisturizer to avoid the extreme dryness. The Tretinoin has markedly decreased the erythema (redness) from the rosacea. I do not have fine lines around my lips, nor crows feet. I was never a sun bather. I did have microchanneling done to remove the papules from rosacea on my nose, but the Tretinoin has kept my skin smooth. I still have slight redness on my cheeks, but just add a little blush and I am good to go. I also use Tretinoin on my neck and do not have a saggy neck, yet.
As someone with rosacea and fair and sensitive skin, this is very encouraging to hear. There are also newer retin-a formulations out now that are better tolerated by sensitive skins, and retinaldehydes are a good place to start since they're less sensitizing and almost as effective. I'm getting some laser treatments currently so waiting to be done with those before I start retin-a.
Love the acronym 🐐 but seriously it does work. I started in my 40s and now at 61 (over two decades later), I’m seeing the difference compared to ppl my age. No pores,firm smooth skin texture, zero wrinkles, no blemishes etc and just overall youthful appearance. This was the only product I’ve ever used with no morning or night routines other then a cheap day moisturizer & occasional sunscreen.
I am 3.5 years in with Tretinoin .05% 5 nights a week, lactic acid 10% the other two. My skin is amazing, I actually go out without foundation and I have had two small breakouts in as many years. I tried the emulsion from Agency which was nice but not worth the cost IMHO I just use the basic tube and I go through two tubes a year applying to face, neck, chest and back of hands. Truly the GOAT.
@@marispilgrim1677the tube is small, I think 100? Mine lasts AGES because you only need a pea sized amount for your whole face. My last tube lasted about 6-8m but 6m for sure.
@@marispilgrim1677 I have the .005 in 45 grams and that lasts almost a year even applying as many places as I do. I also have 0.025 in 20 grams for around the eye area which I sandwich.
I started using Tretenoin in 2019 for acne. It works! My Dermatologist said just a pea size for the whole face. After my acne got better, if I get a bump, I now use mostly as a spot treatment. I did not know all of the other benefits. I am going back to pea size application all over my face again. At 49, my face does look youthful, I never realized that this was a contributing factor. Thank you doctors.
a pea size for the whole face!!!?? i've been using a pea size for each cheek, a peasize for the chin and a pea size for the nose. But yes my acne is gone. i guess i should cut back! lol
@GlickTheExplorer I hear you!!!! I said the same thing when my Dermatologist told me that. I tried to do that, but for me, a pea size wasn't quite enough, so I would do little dots randomly over my face and then spread it out, or I just did the spot treatments.
7 months using Tretinoin aka my bestie, and not a pimple or wrinkle in sight. Went to get my hair done and hairdresser complimented my smooth, glass skin and asked me what was my secret. I told her loads of water, a clean diet and Tretinoin and sunscreen. She obviously didn't believe me cos she thought I had work done cos I saw her lift my hair in the back and check for scars. Don't hate, appreciate😂🙄
I started using Tretinoin about 19 months a ago and saw a big difference with texture and age spots. I now am going in for microneedling and together, I apply a topical vitamin C every morning and see a big difference in texture and pore size. This combo seems to be working for me. Pricey, but I am 75 and am trying my best to look a little better. I also apply tretinoin on my hands for age spots and that has made a huge difference as well. Now, my neck is another story all together, but I’m afraid of a lift and really don’t want to spend the money on that anyway.
@@amybowman9906 I noticed a difference in a couple of months, but the lightening of the sun spots on my hands was even quicker. Some are very stubborn, so I still have some of them, but they aren’t real dark any longer. Also, make sure your skin is really dry after washing it. From what I understand it works much better if you don’t apply it while your skin is still damp. I have been a gardener for over 40 years and am mad at myself for not applying sunscreen every day. It really makes a difference. Maybe you should ask your dermatologist if he would recommend a stronger percent. I use 0.1%. Hang in there!
@@amybowman9906 I’m also very fair skinned and live in Florida now. The sun is intense, gotta be very careful, but I love it here! Stay safe and happy! 😎
I can second this. I have history of severe cystic acne, post acne hyperpigmentation and scars. The only thing that worked topically for me is Tretinoin, by the grace of Allah my skin even tolerated 0.1%. It also renewed my uneven skin tone, improved texture and also healed some of my scars. I used it with oral Spirinolactone. ❤ الحمد الله
9 yrs of tretinoin, my advice is start slowly with .25 and don’t give up! I’m now doing .1 every night and my skin is close to perfect. Of course a little Botox to help isn’t a bad idea!
I tried it about 10 years ago for the first time with no guidance. I wanted to rip my face off due to it being itchy and I stopped. Your advice here is key. I started back up again and now at 1% everyday! It is the GOAT!
@andiidavis I feel you on this. I took accutane for 2 rounds, used tretinoin and turns out, I just have an hormonal imbalance. Did not find out until we were trying to concieve. A side effect is acne. See a OBGYN!
I love Abbey Yung so much and I'm glad that she's just not any other skincare guru... she actually is pretty knowledgeable on ingredients and skin science so it's satisfying to watch her. I am 2.5 years on Tret and the biggest thing I notice is tighter skin. My face almost feels like it is tighter and has almost like a squeaky clean (?) feeling to it. That's the best way I can describe it
@@baghaga1138 That’s exciting! How old are you? Make sure to lock it in and use it for the rest of your life. Retinoids are the best anti aging ingredient. There is no “best” product. The best product is the one you will actually use and afford. CeraVe is good, Neutrogena is good- ROC, Avene. Doesn’t matter the brand. But you need to decide if you want a retinol moisturizer or serum. A retinol moisturizer is a one-product routine and quick. Just apply it at night and you’re done ✅- that’s it. A retinol serum will require a moisturizer afterward. If you don’t want two steps then get a retinol cream and not a serum. Tips: Start slow. Watch for stinging and irritation. Make sure you’re always moisturizing to prevent dryness and redness. Stop using retinol for 2 days if you notice irritation then resume. Use sun protection during the day. Use retinol at minimum 3x per week and work your way up to nightly use. This post is discussing prescription Tretinoin though which isn’t over the counter. If you aren’t able to get this then retinol over the counter is still find and gives the same benefits long term. Plus, Tretinoin is STRONG and starting off with retinol is a smarter approach anyways. So use retinol for about a year or two and eventually graduate to Tret.
Been using it for a few years now and my biggest secret is using Nivea cream oil infused kind. I apply it multiple times a day and the dead skin slides right off without any irritation.
I have sensitive skin (lots of drugstore products inflame my skin) but pure tretinoin from a dermatologist has surprisingly never been a problem for me,
Me neither. I’ve always tolerated it well (way better than adapalene surprisingly) & I have rosacea and super sensitive skin. And if I can use it-even without moisturizer in summer-every single night without irritation, most anybody can. I’ve never even had flakiness or redness from it, even around eyes, lips etc. I think there’s a lot of fear mongering on the internet around the possible irritation it can cause that is largely overblown. (Sure it’s great to be aware of potential for redness etc. but people treat it like looking at a drop of it will fry your skin off or something.) I am convinced that most irritation people experience is trying to use other exfoliants etc at the same time & overdoing it. I am pretty sure it not actually tretinoin itself that is causing those issues a lot of the time. I always, always wait the full 30 min after washing to apply it tho, so maybe that could be a factor?
@@aurora6763 dermatica they do a cheap first month so you can try it out. Also tried skin and me which was fine. The only time I had a slight sensitivity was when I applied it to my skin damp instead of dry. Started off using it twice a week and built up to using it every day. Sometimes use a moisturiser over the top but not always. I
If you feel like the cream formulation always causes breakouts, try the gel version before quitting! This was my case. I was on the cream for a whole year and never felt like my skin stayed clear or consistent. It was really depressing trying to be consistent while the breakouts always came back. I have zero breakouts on the gel formulation and I regret trying it sooner. I have combo, acne prone skin.
I have very dry skin which made applying Tretinoin difficult. I learned that using a moisturizing toner before did the trick . Without it the Tretinoin would not spread on my dry skin causing me to use too much which led to overly dry peeling skin in am. I am 63 and I still get compliments on my skin I admit I use vit C, peptides and sunscreen daily as well as acids once a week, but the T is THE GOAT! Thanks Guys - learn so much from you both🙏
I'm constantly listening to "not using peptides with retinol/tretinoin". Maybe it's just about copper peptides, that's why I'd like to ask you what peptides and Vitamin C have you been using? Well, maybe a whole routine?! 😂 Anyways, thank you in advance.
@@DoraSometimesI have dry skin. I use a Vit C plus e plus ferulic acid serum (Timeless) each morning, After 15 minutes I put on a peptide moisturizer (Acure whipped night cream) and after 20 minutes my sunscreen. At night I use The Ordinary Buffet plus Copper Peptide serum, after it fully dries my tretinoin 0.05, then after that has absorbed CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream.
Retin A never removed any wrinkles or age spots, it just prevented any from forming in the first place. I started using Retin A for acne in my thirties, I read it could help prevent wrinkles. I am almost 55, and my skin hasn't changed since my thirties. I also gave added to my routine hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and A creams, peptides, ceramides, Dr. Pen, Jessner's peels and TCA peels.
I’ve been using tretinoin for almost 4 years now, and I have nothing but positive results. Yes you will have the peeling and possible acne flare out for like the first 6-8 months, but after that it’s smooth sailing. Of course there is the occasional peeling, but it’s just proof that it’s working. I love it, I’ll use it forever! ❤️❤️❤️
@@soubiakhalid2738 everyone is different. Unless you’re like breaking out in large numbers, I’d say that’s normal. I still get a pimple or 2 or 3 every now and then, but I don’t really mind. Also, if you’re expecting like dramatic results, you’ll be disappointed. The visible improvements you can expect are from textured, tone of your skin, evenness, discoloration, and overall glow of your skin. So i don’t know what your expectations are so I can’t really say.
@@Reignebow619 yes exactly i mean when i can expect evenness and clear skin ? I m not getting too much acne now on n off i get and its ok and nowadays i m using Azelic acid with tretnoin so i m waiting for even skin tone does it take time?
I was doing amazingly on adapalene nightly for acne for three years, until I started a prescription medication for something else in April, and the acne I had under control came back with a vengeance. I start tretinoin .025 tonight. I'm 40 so it's probably time anyway, but I still think Adapalene is an excellent choice for anyone who can't afford to see a derm.
I m 20 n i not sure which from i should start adaflene or retinol or tretion. Ihave been using benyozl for 6 months n i am thinking maybe i should use salisalic w retinol
I’ve been using Tret for the last 2-3 months and my skin looks like never before. I’m getting it from agency and I can’t be more satisfied with their service.
My Dermatologist wanted to sell me a retinol but would not write me a prescription to purchase it less expensively. My primary care physician did write the script and the results have been wonderful
I asked my primary care doctor and he didn’t write it for me and said dermatologist can do that 🙄. Makes no sense. He can easily give it to me and even a gynecologist did someone down in the comments said here
I just started using this a few months ago. I love it. I have used retinoid for about 2 years, but this really is changing my fine lines around my eyes and the flaky patches on the side of my mouth. I can't wait to see the results in another 3 or 6 months. Especially with the dark spots.
I’m going to be 35 years old. I’ve been using tretinoin 1% from Apostrophe for the last few years. I’ve been using retinoids since my early to mid-twenties. Best purchase, ever. Don’t forget to wear that sunscreen. I have fair skin.
i’m 13 years old, and have been using tretinoin for abt 3 and a half years now. i began to struggle w acne right around when i turned 10. mostly genetics, both my parents had pretty bad acne growing up. went to a dermatologist and they prescribed tretinoin starting w .025, and gradually up to .1 now. i should prob also mention that since i started getting acne i did. so so much research abt skin, different ingredients, saw different opinions from doctors and other ppl w similar concerns to me. it took a TON of trial and error, finding out what worked for me, but i can now say that bc of all my research and ofc the tretinoin, my skin is almost completely acne free 😊 i’ve even grown interest in learning abt the skin, and still like to watch vids like these to try and educate myself best i can!!
With all respect to those benefiting from Tretinoin, my face hates it! I gave it so many chances over the past several years (my 30s) & my face reacts the same. I use it to even out my skin & anti-age but it gives me non-stop cystic acne (not purging) which horribly ruins my skin & prevents me from using any other actives. When I stop it my skin clears up on its own, becomes brighter & healthier etc with no breakouts.
@@Ohkeh640 I LOVE the CeraVe moisturizer in the tub as a body cream, but when I tried using it on my face, I got several milia bumps on my cheek area, which has not happened before. I do always use a moisturizer before applying retin-A because my skin is sensitive, but I, personally, could not use the CeraVe tub cream on my face. It may have been too rich/occlusive for my normal to dry skin. It's one of those things....you don't know until you try!
I developed 2 carcinomas, squamous and basal, on my nose 3 years ago. I left them alone and they remained the same size. Last year I started using an otc retinol product on my face and discovered that they both were shrinking. When I stopped using the cream they began to grow again. I've just got a prescription from my lovely doc for tretinoin. With both parents and a brother having skin cancer that metastasised I'm very very grateful for tretinoin. I was just going to use it for the carcinoma, but after hearing what you have to say, I'm going whole face😊
Just got prescribed this by my Doc (regular doc not dermatologist) thank you for the Advice cant wait to start incorporating it into my routine- which i am now rebuilding thanks to you guys. Honorable men !
Just got this prescribed today. The last year of my life I’ve had the worst skin condition of my life. So excited to ease this into my routine and get my skin back
Tretinoin is the best thing that happened to my skin. I started it in September last year, so it's not even a year yet, but the improvement is so apparent that I'm telling everyone who'll listen to start using it
@@yheyhennerosehamaoui we can just buy them from drugstores where i live, don't even need prescriptions even though the medicine says it needs a prescription.
I’ve been using it for 20 years and I am addicted to sunscreen. I am 50 and people think I am 20/30ish, young guys 19, 20ish … are always hitting on me and are shocked when I tell them that they can be my son lol….I am also Asian….
I’ve been using Tretinoin for a year now, I asked my OBGYN about it since I deal with hormonal acne and got it! I love adding it to my skincare routine!
I really liked the explanation of why a product with the extra ingredients as well as the retinol can be a little more advantageous. I’ve taken retin A for 40 years now. I remember being in high school and I purposely tried to get as much sun because it reduced my acne (by burning my skin!). I think it’s always worth mentioning the emotional toll dealing with acne can take. At least now maybe my skin is “better” now because of my early anti-aging! Lastly, you guys are both soo handsome!!! (Who says keyboard courage is always bad!)
My aunt had acne, and way back when, sunlamps were the treatment, and for her, that resulted in skin cancer. I also had a good friend when I was younger who had really bad acne, and later all the scars. My heart broke for her. She was the reason I started using Tretinoin, she gave me a tube of her lower strength when she moved up to a higher one. I didn’t use it long because there wasn’t a lot of info out there back then about starting slow, or using moisturizer too -and I just couldn’t deal with the peeling. When I started up again in my early 50s, I did it right and the results have been amazing.
I have been using otc retinol for number of years, and now, I’m on week 3 of prescription tret. 0.018% with niacinamide and hyloronic acid. Best decision I have ever made for my skin. Super love it.
I’ve been waiting for this one! Thank you Doctor’s. I think it should be avail OTC in the U.S. It is sold OTC in Mexico, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic. I paid $25 for a tube in PVR last year.
I agree it should be over the counter in the USA. Unfortunately the pharmaceutical industry owns our government, so they’ll probably never make something so good, and something so popular, over the counter. The pharmaceutical industry, and our Congress members, need to keep making those millions 🤬
I have not had a day without peeling skin since I started Tretinoin 2 years ago. I didn't know I had sensitive skin! I think it's important to note that Abby uses Agency, not the stuff you get in the tube from the Dermatologist. It seems to be less irritating. If it is in your budget it is the way to go. Also, Abby's channel is mostly a hair care channel now. Her older videos are fantastic for skincare however. She also swears by Copper Peptides.
Have you tried slugging? I slug every night and since starting Tret months ago (first 0.025, now 0.05), I've probably had maybe a dozen peeling days. The only places I've ever peeled is around my nose and corners of my mouth. I even use it under my eyes and haven't had any issues.
@@traceytrotter9934 I love Nivea creme and the way it smells. ❤️ I use Nivea creme, CeraVe ointment, Aquaphor ointment, lanolin, Egyptian Magic, or Vaseline. They all have different benefits and I have a hard time deciding, so a lot of times I use a mix of all of them. (Mix them in a little jar that I keep in my bathroom fridge, because that area of the house stays really hot in the summer. I know this is a no-no, but I've been mixing like this for years and never had any issues.) The CeraVe in the tub made me break out, so I use the CeraVe ointment cautiously (since they both have the ceramics).
I have been using tretinoin for several years now. I'm turning 50 yrs old this year and I been getting compliments on how good my skin looks. I don't even use foundation either.
Vit A is the true love of my life. I' ve got both molecular structures tattooed.🖖🏻 Isotretinoine healed my acne and tretinoine made me FINALLY enjoy my cleared skin. (And let' s spill all the tea: uncountable laser sessions for the scars and some filled ones, obviously). 🧛🏻♀️🖤
Lasers, what kind, and what do you mean by 'filled ones'? Once tried Tret long ago, fair sensitive skin, didn't like the irritation, but going to give it a try again. No one here says, if they use OTC kind or Rx.
I am on accutane rn for mild but persistent acne. I am 20 , i just wanted to know, if i can use Tretinoin cream after my accutane treatment is over. And will it cause any purging further ? , since i have completed my treatment. Please help anyone
@@kirankrishna550 I've used every strength and just adjust how I use it for the potency. For example, at the higher strengths I will 'sandwich' it by putting on a serum then night cream, allow to soak in then apply tret, then sandwich with more night cream or Nivea cream.
@@diaryofmylife.3450 yes, I'm 26 and I've been using tret for 28 years now. I found that if you start using prior to before you were even conceived that you can delay aging by several decades! Yes, you heard it here from me first, now go spread the good word 🤣🤣🤣
I went to a dermatologist and he didn’t help me out that much really. He prescribed this to me literally 4 days later my whole face was red and rash. I had to be going to work with that 😂. Thanks for the info on this!
It's unrealistic to expect everyone's skin to look as good as Abby's after using Tretinoin. I have been using it for over 7 years myself, but still experience regular breakouts due to hormonal issues. Winlevi has been a lifesaver for managing my hormonal acne, but at $600, it's not affordable for me since my insurance won't cover it. I've also been using the Qure led mask for a few months, but haven't seen any noticeable improvements in my skin. Tretinoin is great, but it's important to manage our expectations based on our overall health history.
Use Good RX if your insurance won't cover it! If you are using it for acne, it should be considered essential. As long as you aren't telling them you are using it for cosmetic reasons such as wrinkles
@@TA-np4mc Unfortunately they still denied it saying its unnecessary even though it was stated by my doctor I can't take oral meds for hormonal acne like Spironolactone due to allergy. With GoodRx I still have to pay $570 for it because the retail price is $694 😭
@@annan.3283 If you have medicare or medicaid the savings cards can't be used which is what gives you 70-100 bucks per tube. Since my insurance is through the government I can't get it for a cheaper price.
What about going to see an Esthetician and then purchasing from them? Is that a possibility. If it wasn't for that, I wouldn't been on it. I've never had it covered under insurance.
I’ve been using Tretinoin for around four years. It really works for anti-aging! I had to start slow because it used to irritate my skin even at low dosages, but now I’ve built up tolerance to where I put 0.1% strength Tretinoin on wet skin every night and am perfectly fine.
I’ve been on Tret for 4 months now. Literally can not stop saying good things about it. I feel like I’ve finally found my ONE product I refuse to go without. With that being said, I did purchase the healing ointment from Cera Ve to use alongside it, especially before going to bed and always wake up with a plump, moisturised, glowing skin😍 I’ve started off with 0.05 Tret, but using it very cautiously (twice per week) at first as I do have sensitive skin. Now, still using 0.05 every night by making a sandwich with my moisturiser and healing ointment. I’m excited to see what my skin will look like 4 years from now. It’s a journey not a race. Don’t strip your skin to try and get instant results, but rather make it part of your everyday skin routine 🥳🙌
@@binalpatel8062 As they mentioned in the video, in certain countries you might have to get a prescription, however I bought it in Qatar in a pharmacy over the counter without a prescription. 😊
@@RazaurRahmankhan I didn’t experience any breakouts, but if you do, it’s normal for the first few weeks as your skin is just responding to a new product. I must warn you though - don’t apply it on the eyelids or around the eyes like I did in the first week of using it😂 It got very flakey and irritated (burning sensation) it was definitely a learning curve and I soon realised I needed to do some more research. Most important thing here is Hydrating & sunscreen!
Here in Brazil tretinoin is over the counter from 0.025% up to 0.1%. I have been using for about 4 years, I started using the 0.025% one and slowly moved to a higher porcentage. I've been using 0.1% for a year now, I love it sooooo much, it changed my life, my skin is not sensitive, it can take a lot, so to me it really works. Ps.: I started using when I was 25, now I'm 29!
@@Hineal92 I think it was about 1 year and a half, because the cream (30 grams) normally lasts 7 to 8 months on me, and I remember I used 2 units before getting the 0.050%. But I would say use it til you finish the product and if you feel that your skin is adapted to it, go ahead and get the 0.050%. Because I think 7/8 months is enough to get adapted, at least to me.
@@Hineal92 Unless you have resistant acne you don't need to go up in strength beyond 0.025%. The studies show the higher strengths don't work any better with continued use. They all get you to the same place.
oi, barbara! eu tb uso 1% há um tempo. o que mais vc usa na sua rotina? tô tentando montar uma pra vida, sabe? só com o que importa e vale a pena investir grana e tempo.
I’ve heard so much about Tretinoin but, always from US skincare influencers and dermatologists. Being located in Germany, Tretinoin does not seem to be a thing here. At least, I haven’t heard about it on any accounts. I wonder why this seems to be the case? Here, it appears to be advertised solely as an acne treatment and not as an anti-aging ingredient. I will ask my dermatologist at my next appointment and I am so curious what she’ll tell me! Great video btw :) thanks a lot!
I suspect that it’s downplayed in countries with public healthcare, as they don’t want to encourage people to seek out a prescription for purely cosmetic reasons. I just cannot imagine getting a referral to a dermatologist because you want to slow down skin ageing, let alone the dermatologist actually prescribing for that purpose, but I might be wrong. Luckily, there are online dermatology services who will privately prescribe it for basically any reason, though, and they’re reasonably affordable compared to other skincare products you can buy over the counter, so it’s not too bad.
Yeah it's not that popular here in Germany and my dermatologist was a little hesitant about prescribing it to me. I happened to have a few pimples at the time so in the end I got it prescribed as acne medication and my insurance paid for it. I use the Cordes VAS cream.
Hello, I’m 58 and just started Tretinion . I have really good skin for my age, I’ve used SPF all my life, pretty much. So age is setting in and im thinking, do I start?? So I jumped and asked my FP for a script 0.05. I have combo skin and it took me to a place I’ve never been….dryness. Did some homework, started reading labels for B3 B5 vit c, ceramides, niaccinamide and glycerin. Avene recovery cream, LRP Double Moisturizer, Vanicream, Ella MD, Skinfix and Jordan Samuel Performance Cream. I kept my skin barrier happy with these products and I can use. It 3 to 4 times a week. My skin looks so good and feels better.I’m an official convert to y’all’s channel and Tret.
I have suffered with acne most of my life and I am in my 30s. I went to a dermatologist and he suggested me using tretinoin. I didn't use it regularly and was still suffering with acne. Then my GP told me you need to use it regularly to see results. Now its been 2 yrs that I have been using and I see the difference. In the first year there was a lot of purging that I thought this isn't working for me but nevertheless I still continued and I am thankful that I didn't give up.
@@neyssa6632 In the first year I used it every other day to make my skin get used to it. Then the following year I used it 5 times a week and I still continue doing it. While I was doing it I noticed whenever I was having high sugary foods I was breaking out so I cut down on my sugar intake.
2 years of 0.030% tret with niacinimide and azelaic acid and my skin after 15cyears in thextropics and way too much sun exposure is now lmost flawless. I also put it on other parts of my body AND . .it has resulted in 3 small precancerous areas completely clearing. It is Amazing stuff!
It’s funny when Dr Shah said you’re less likely to use Tret when your skin becomes irritated. I remember being super happy - I was like Yay it’s working!!!!! I stated using it more 😆
I tried going to a dermatologist to ask for tretinoin and she gave me a prescription for some ultra expensive hyaluronic cream that she probably gets paid for recommending, so I went to the drug store and bought tretinoin without any prescription (I didn't know I could) and I'm very happy and not very poor
I get mine off of beauty bliss because it’s cheaper and they have amazon pay. However, I have also heard of people getting tret off of alldaychemist too. Both are usually way cheaper than prescribed stuff in the US especially if you’re paying out of pocket. For example, at Nurx tret is about $90 for 45g and at beauty bliss it’s about $27 for 20g (and it’s even cheaper if you get the gel form).
I think I have sensitive skin. But I started using a product with retinol recently and there was no irritation at all. So I'm planning to slowly adapt tretionoin into my skincare to help with my severe hyperpigmentation
@@prathyushareddy7127 my breakouts reduced quite a lot, while using it i didn't get like big pumples, just smaller ones. my skin became really dry and flakey tho, but i think that's normal. I stopped for a while because my skin was sensitive. But when I get breaktout, i sometimes apply it those areas, and they reduced fast
I've been using tretinoin for over 8 years and oh man! I stopped for a few years after to give my skin a break and it's working again because it did stopped but now I'm using it again and loving!
I have been using tretinoin 0.025 for the past 3 weeks. I was really worried about purging but lucky for me, my skin literally cleared up in 2 weeks. There’s negligible texture now. ✨✨
@@259_parthpatidar9 My acne marks have not completely disappeared since it has been just 3 weeks. But it has significantly reduced and is not really noticeable now
I started using is in july 2022 at 0.025% from my Dermatologist. . At my annual visit a few week ago, she asked me if I wanted to increase the dosage & upped me to 0.05%. I have started the ease in process again - only using is 2 or 3x a week until I build up a tolerance to the increased dose. I have to say that I also use Copper Peptides, SPF 46 from DRMTLGY, squalene moisturizer & cleanser. Also just started using the lactic acid 2x a week. I have seen a difference in my skin. I will be 56 in 2 months and have minimal u. Quit smoking & drinking 17 years ago & have actively been looking after my skin seriously since my early 30's. Keep up the amazing work!!! Love watching & listening to you! Oh, and I also use a retinal eye stick & a dedicated peptide eye cream. 🙂
Tret is a drug and it can cause medical side effects including dry eye. It can cause other opthalmic conditions as well such as ocular floaters, double vision and other pseudo tumor cerebri symptoms. It's VERY rare but it can happen and it is important to get checked out if you are experiencing unrelenting headaches or eye disturbances. Just throwing this out there in case anyones been experiencing symptoms they dont understand.
I use tretinoin nightly for the last 30 years! I smear it on my entire face, neck, décolleté and tops of my hands. I’m 57 and virtually wrinkle free! I started taking it for acne but, now for general skin care. Love. It!!
Celebrating 2 GOATS…Doctorly and Tretinoin🥳
Is tretinoin the same as retinol?
@@madmade6877 Yes! 🙌🏼
@@madmade6877but stronger
I’m 82 look 62 and I used Tretinoin or Retin A for thirty years
@@barbarakempf761 you look amazing! ✨
I’m 51. I’ve used Retin-A since I was 22, 29 YEARS! At first, it was for intractable acne. I haven’t had acne for 21 years, but I still use it every night. People think I’m 38-41. My skin is plump, soft, & wrinkle-free.
What's the concentration of tretinoin you use?
Hi what strength do use pls
Do you have any crows feet or anything? Even When when smiling? Do you apply around eyes?
Same!! 32. Have used since 19. Mistaken for 26-27 often. It is the best ingredient on earth!
@@trevorpygeorge4632 What strength did you start with & brand?
I’ve been using it for 2 months. The progress is slow, but it’s worth it. Have patience and you’ll thank yourself later :) I’m now just seeing the changes
Like what? 🙏
I absolutely think Tret is the GOAT. I’ve used it for 30 years. I’ve earned my opinion.
How many days in a week you use it?
Me too! But off and on for 10 years, and consistently for the past year or so. (4x a week at night)
Oh and I just turned 49. (May 16th)
Omg I'm new to tret and can't wait for the full blown effect
Btw did u see effects on fine lines around mouth if u had any??
Please share which one you use (if there’s one specifically that’s better) how much is it and is it covered by insurance?!?
You have indeed earned your opinion on the GOAT! ❤
I’m 40. Used Tretinoin since I’ve been 24 yo. Spf as well!!! I have zero wrinkles,texture,zero procedures, never had tox or injectables. I love tretinoin. Now I layer with HQ!
You look amazing
HQ? What it is?
hydroquinone @@lozzka847
HQ ?
@@lozzka847 I think it is Hydroquinone cream to treat a dark spot 🤷🏽♀️
Used it to prevent fine lines. 10 years now. Did not expect it to undo existing damage, but it did. Incredibly cost-effective too.
That’s why I always check y’all’s TH-cam before trying something. Thank you!!
To all those who say they had eye irritation, please know that all topical medicines will migrate a few millimeters depending on how much was applied. Use a barrier cream as well, perhaps Vaseline. That should help.
Good advise. That’s what I do, it works.
Thanks!
Tried everything and none of that worked for me. Derm told me to stop using due to terrible dry eye.
Am using tret and few days back i had hives and urticaria all through out my body ,but now am okay is it bcz of tret @charley408
I get that, but what if we want to prevent wrinkles and fine lines on the eyelids, crow's feet, and under the eyes? I'm 24 and want to prevent my whole face from anti-aging
I was ID’d yesterday. I’m 43. Use Retinols. Never hesitate.
Remember Retinoic acid is better than retinol
@@leah38521but tretinoin turns into retinoic acid, retinoic acid is too harsh on the skin that’s why is not recommended for everyone, I’m pretty sure dermatologists only prescribe it in very rare occassions.
That’s why other retinols like tretinoin are recommended, skin handle them so much better
i’m an avid abbey watcher as well as doctorly and i have to say she is very transparent with her routine and her journey. she uses a combination of tretinoin and spironolactone which has helped with her acne. she says treat does the heavy lifting but she also discusses other treatments that she’s found helpful including salicylic acid, hypochlorus acid spray, copper peptides, red light therapy, serums, and she really goes into depth and is very transparent about what she puts on her face. but she chalks up most of her success with her skin to tretinoin doing the heavy lifting. she also has quite a few videos on how to start tretinoin and avoid irritation. i love abbey!!!
I’ve used tret for 17 years now. I’m 38 and just had the store manager called on me when I tried to purchase a bottle of wine bc they refused to believe my ID was legitimate. I love it.
Which tret are you using and what percentage you started with?
Ok
@@faizasaif7849 normally you are dermatologist will always start you off with the lowest percentage, which is 0.25. The highest one is 0.1%.
I’m 26 but I easily pass for a teenager. I started using it when I was 19 for acne.
Which percentage of tret are you currently using?
Started getting serious with tretinoin since September last year and I regret not starting earlier. Could have saved a lot of money. I still have acne now but my skin is definitely better overall.
Hi! Are you from the Philippines? May I ask what tretinoin do you use?
@@jessaXDDuring the first three months, I used the Acnecare 0.025% tretinoin. I'm using the Acretin 0.05% tretinoin now, but I'm planning to bump up strength na.
Same. I learned about tret last yr. Should’ve started earlier.
True. I used to spend big bucks on skincare only to see zero improvements. Recently I cleared out my vanity all I could see was.... I was deceived by capitalism big time. 😅. Less is more. My skin is not anywhere near perfect but better thn when I had used all those junks. 😅
@@virtualworldofcraps2237stop using soap on your face . Since I stopped my skin has been so clear. All I do is wash my face with warm water and a washcloth at night and apply a moisturizer . (Noncomedogenic) I’ve been acne free for years. It won’t seem like much is happening at first but stick with it for a few weeks and see if it helps. Also , I apply it to damp skin and if it feels like too much I pat my face with a dry cloth. Hope this helps
Yes! Love that you showed abbey yung, she’s amazing!
You two are such a the "Dynamic Derm Duo"! ! I love all your videos and information and you guys have such great chemistry together as friends.
The Big triple D
Boyfriends.
Dynamic-durmo
@@teams3345 HOT
I only ever look at Luke Maxfield.
I have been using retinA for close to thirty years now. I know I didn’t do it the right way. I just got the highest dose and went at it every night. My skin did pealed a lot. But to me that was my reward. That was what I wanted to see. My husband is a cardiologist and I just asked him to get it from hospital pharmacy. My skin does look like Aby. I can’t se my pores. NO dark spots. And I get compliments every place I go. Love retinA!!!
Good thinking! Lol when my husband worked in the NHS I wish I had asked him to get me some too. Why didn't I think of this 🤔
Did you have any side effects using retinA? It has warning at the back that may cause birth deflect.
No side effects at all other than the expected peeling which I like to see. I had my two kids when started using it. If you are planing pregnancy then i suggest stoping using it.
How do we know the high synthetic A doesn’t go into our liver or be hard on our organs?
@@-living4jesus4ever- That is a question for a Dermatology or any other medical Doctor. so far to me after more than twenty years I am healthy.
Definitely the GOAT!!
Requesting video on #1. Basics for men’s skin care for the stubborn man 😂 #2. Scalp care for buzzed hair.
I’m going on 2 1/2 years on tretinoin 1%. I use it every single night, and will never ever miss a night, and never stop using it. It has completely transformed my skin for the better. I’m 49 and my skin has never looked better, not even in my teens or 20’s. 🙏🏼
Plz can you share what brand did you use plz can you share some details I will Appreciate it
I don’t think it matters what brand as it’s all the same ingredient in whatever prescription you get.
1% ? isn't that too strong ? how long did it take you to get there ?
@@davidcop-a-feel9699 They mean 0.1%. And unless you have resistant acne you don't need to go up in strength beyond 0.025%. The studies show the higher strengths don't work any better with continued use. They all get you to the same place.
I’m worried - because is tretinoin only for acne? Or can we use it even if we don’t have acne?
I am 71 years old with eczema, rosecea, and very sensitive and fair skin. I have used Tretinoin Rx Cream for over 20 years. I sandwich the Tretinoin between a serum and moisturizer to avoid the extreme dryness. The Tretinoin has markedly decreased the erythema (redness) from the rosacea. I do not have fine lines around my lips, nor crows feet. I was never a sun bather. I did have microchanneling done to remove the papules from rosacea on my nose, but the Tretinoin has kept my skin smooth. I still have slight redness on my cheeks, but just add a little blush and I am good to go. I also use Tretinoin on my neck and do not have a saggy neck, yet.
As someone with rosacea and fair and sensitive skin, this is very encouraging to hear. There are also newer retin-a formulations out now that are better tolerated by sensitive skins, and retinaldehydes are a good place to start since they're less sensitizing and almost as effective. I'm getting some laser treatments currently so waiting to be done with those before I start retin-a.
Aren't crows feet from squinting, muscle movement?
Congratulations! I wish I have the same results!
I’ve used Tret for 3 years and have had great success. I’m 68 but I look like I’m in my late fifties. I’m only at 0.05% can’t wait to get to 0.1%.
Who can use 0.25?
Who can use 0.1?
Who can use 0.5?
Please share so I use it properly
@jessicamonday2659 start with 0.25 the slow dose after you get use to it,,,m9ve to 0.5 ,,,then the 0.1 ,,as tolerated
@@erikaerika7788 thank you so much. I have textured skin, acne dark spot, open pores.
Love the acronym 🐐 but seriously it does work. I started in my 40s and now at 61 (over two decades later), I’m seeing the difference compared to ppl my age. No pores,firm smooth skin texture, zero wrinkles, no blemishes etc and just overall youthful appearance. This was the only product I’ve ever used with no morning or night routines other then a cheap day moisturizer & occasional sunscreen.
I love Abby! But how about referencing someone older? Angie from Hot and Flashy is 60 and has seen benefits from Tretinoin for 10 years.
Yes now she’s a sponsor for Agency
SHE USES AGENCY VERSION
@@lovly2cu725is that bad?
Angie has also had surgeries, so who knows if Tret really was the reason.
@@sharonharris9782 what surgeries???? She has never mentioned anything about surgeries
I am 3.5 years in with Tretinoin .05% 5 nights a week, lactic acid 10% the other two. My skin is amazing, I actually go out without foundation and I have had two small breakouts in as many years. I tried the emulsion from Agency which was nice but not worth the cost IMHO I just use the basic tube and I go through two tubes a year applying to face, neck, chest and back of hands. Truly the GOAT.
How much (in grams?) is in one of your tubes? Trying to find the best cost for me but Idk how long one tube lasts!
@@marispilgrim1677the tube is small, I think 100? Mine lasts AGES because you only need a pea sized amount for your whole face. My last tube lasted about 6-8m but 6m for sure.
Sophia, you’re a black woman! Your skin will be amazing with or without tret 😂
@@marispilgrim1677 I have the .005 in 45 grams and that lasts almost a year even applying as many places as I do. I also have 0.025 in 20 grams for around the eye area which I sandwich.
Yep! I alternate between my compounded tretinoin from apostrophe and my Sunday Riley lactic acid serum. 3 months in and I’m seeing great results ❤
I started using Tretenoin in 2019 for acne. It works! My Dermatologist said just a pea size for the whole face. After my acne got better, if I get a bump, I now use mostly as a spot treatment. I did not know all of the other benefits. I am going back to pea size application all over my face again. At 49, my face does look youthful, I never realized that this was a contributing factor. Thank you doctors.
a pea size for the whole face!!!?? i've been using a pea size for each cheek, a peasize for the chin and a pea size for the nose. But yes my acne is gone. i guess i should cut back! lol
@GlickTheExplorer I hear you!!!! I said the same thing when my Dermatologist told me that. I tried to do that, but for me, a pea size wasn't quite enough, so I would do little dots randomly over my face and then spread it out, or I just did the spot treatments.
@@WhatsDaveUpTo Yes. Cut back. You can do longer with it and its so strong that a pea size is enough.
You can’t use tret as a spot treatment. It’s useless in that manner
Wait until 50. Shit will hit the fan.
I can not believe I was prescribed this but didn’t realize how amazing it was.
Same! I got it for eczema and haven’t used it because it didn’t seem to work. Now I know it can take a while.
7 months using Tretinoin aka my bestie, and not a pimple or wrinkle in sight. Went to get my hair done and hairdresser complimented my smooth, glass skin and asked me what was my secret. I told her loads of water, a clean diet and Tretinoin and sunscreen. She obviously didn't believe me cos she thought I had work done cos I saw her lift my hair in the back and check for scars. Don't hate, appreciate😂🙄
What pourcentage do you use?
@@justvisiting4330 0.05 % for now. I'll graduate to 0.1% when I'm ready.
Scar for what?
@@khan-pakhtun work done,......surgery/ facelift🙂
honestly, sunscreen alone is not enough
I’ve been using tretinoin for 32 years. I’ve got gorgeous skin for 62 years of age.
I also wear sunscreen and UPF clothing daily. Yay me 😂
I started using Tretinoin about 19 months a ago and saw a big difference with texture and age spots. I now am going in for microneedling and together, I apply a topical vitamin C every morning and see a big difference in texture and pore size. This combo seems to be working for me. Pricey, but I am 75 and am trying my best to look a little better. I also apply tretinoin on my hands for age spots and that has made a huge difference as well. Now, my neck is another story all together, but I’m afraid of a lift and really don’t want to spend the money on that anyway.
IM 70 & ON THE ALTRENA VERSION FOR MATURE SKIN
When did it start working? I have used it religiously six months with no improvement.
@@amybowman9906 I noticed a difference in a couple of months, but the lightening of the sun spots on my hands was even quicker. Some are very stubborn, so I still have some of them, but they aren’t real dark any longer. Also, make sure your skin is really dry after washing it. From what I understand it works much better if you don’t apply it while your skin is still damp.
I have been a gardener for over 40 years and am mad at myself for not applying sunscreen every day. It really makes a difference.
Maybe you should ask your dermatologist if he would recommend a stronger percent. I use 0.1%. Hang in there!
@@honestreviewsonly1915 thanks for the input. I am fair skinned and spent time in a lot of tanning beds growing up in Florida so I can relate!
@@amybowman9906 I’m also very fair skinned and live in Florida now. The sun is intense, gotta be very careful, but I love it here! Stay safe and happy! 😎
Been using it for 4 years. I have not gotten a new wrinkle since and seen some disappear. It is the GOAT no doubt in my mind.
Does tretenoin get rid of fine lines also?
I can second this. I have history of severe cystic acne, post acne hyperpigmentation and scars. The only thing that worked topically for me is Tretinoin, by the grace of Allah my skin even tolerated 0.1%. It also renewed my uneven skin tone, improved texture and also healed some of my scars. I used it with oral Spirinolactone. ❤ الحمد الله
Happy for you. So where can I find this?
Mashallah same! Tretinoin works so well for me
@@viyoolacouronne6419 You need to get a prescription from your Dermatologist.
Can we quit after 4 years continue using of it?
@@hishamzakir3841why would you want to?
9 yrs of tretinoin, my advice is start slowly with .25 and don’t give up! I’m now doing .1 every night and my skin is close to perfect. Of course a little Botox to help isn’t a bad idea!
.025*
thank you for this! im starting .025 today hoping to build my way up slowly to .1
@@kart1372I am using tretion for 20 days ..my skin is peeling unevenly what should I do.
Hey , can you pls tell how you do Botox? I mean do you make any break before appointment for Botox ?
how is .25 lesser than .1?
I tried it about 10 years ago for the first time with no guidance. I wanted to rip my face off due to it being itchy and I stopped. Your advice here is key. I started back up again and now at 1% everyday! It is the GOAT!
*Jennifer Myers* and her video _18 years using treti_ is a YT must🖤.
we'll have to check it out! - shah
She released an updated video of using it for 20 years... love her. The simplicity of her routine is truly darling
@@nickylapiel2675 Yes, 😍 Casually, the notification appeared after I wrote this comment. I could listen her talking for days. Such a rare genuine gem✨
I love it! My skin never looked better than with use of tretinoin. It has a “glow” now. And I love myself in the mirror
Would love a tretinoin vs adapalene comparison (especially because adapalene does many off the same things, but usually with less irritation)
I still want to hear their opinion on adapalene in general even if it’s new
Adapalene did nothing for me. :/ never cleared my acne, reduced fine lines, nothin. Didn’t do anything. 🤷🏻♀️ maybe I’m immune 😂
@andiidavis I feel you on this. I took accutane for 2 rounds, used tretinoin and turns out, I just have an hormonal imbalance. Did not find out until we were trying to concieve. A side effect is acne. See a OBGYN!
@@TA-np4mc diagnosed PCOS!
@@andiidavis and going through all that just makes you realize how little is actually researched for women. It sucks 😢
I love Abbey Yung so much and I'm glad that she's just not any other skincare guru... she actually is pretty knowledgeable on ingredients and skin science so it's satisfying to watch her. I am 2.5 years on Tret and the biggest thing I notice is tighter skin. My face almost feels like it is tighter and has almost like a squeaky clean (?) feeling to it. That's the best way I can describe it
I love Abbey Yung as well! She's gotta be in my top 5 skincare TH-camrs (if I sat down and really thought about it, she'd probably be in my top 3)
Same here love her!
Plz I am new to retinol plz can you how to start and brand is best
@@baghaga1138 That’s exciting! How old are you? Make sure to lock it in and use it for the rest of your life. Retinoids are the best anti aging ingredient. There is no “best” product. The best product is the one you will actually use and afford. CeraVe is good, Neutrogena is good- ROC, Avene. Doesn’t matter the brand. But you need to decide if you want a retinol moisturizer or serum. A retinol moisturizer is a one-product routine and quick. Just apply it at night and you’re done ✅- that’s it. A retinol serum will require a moisturizer afterward. If you don’t want two steps then get a retinol cream and not a serum.
Tips: Start slow. Watch for stinging and irritation. Make sure you’re always moisturizing to prevent dryness and redness. Stop using retinol for 2 days if you notice irritation then resume. Use sun protection during the day. Use retinol at minimum 3x per week and work your way up to nightly use.
This post is discussing prescription Tretinoin though which isn’t over the counter. If you aren’t able to get this then retinol over the counter is still find and gives the same benefits long term. Plus, Tretinoin is STRONG and starting off with retinol is a smarter approach anyways. So use retinol for about a year or two and eventually graduate to Tret.
@@Melon29813 who are the others?
Been using it for a few years now and my biggest secret is using Nivea cream oil infused kind. I apply it multiple times a day and the dead skin slides right off without any irritation.
I have sensitive skin (lots of drugstore products inflame my skin) but pure tretinoin from a dermatologist has surprisingly never been a problem for me,
Me neither. I’ve always tolerated it well (way better than adapalene surprisingly) & I have rosacea and super sensitive skin. And if I can use it-even without moisturizer in summer-every single night without irritation, most anybody can. I’ve never even had flakiness or redness from it, even around eyes, lips etc.
I think there’s a lot of fear mongering on the internet around the possible irritation it can cause that is largely overblown. (Sure it’s great to be aware of potential for redness etc. but people treat it like looking at a drop of it will fry your skin off or something.) I am convinced that most irritation people experience is trying to use other exfoliants etc at the same time & overdoing it. I am pretty sure it not actually tretinoin itself that is causing those issues a lot of the time. I always, always wait the full 30 min after washing to apply it tho, so maybe that could be a factor?
Which brand is that please?
@@aurora6763 dermatica they do a cheap first month so you can try it out. Also tried skin and me which was fine. The only time I had a slight sensitivity was when I applied it to my skin damp instead of dry. Started off using it twice a week and built up to using it every day. Sometimes use a moisturiser over the top but not always. I
@@eobrien1 strange isn’t it?
Same!
If you feel like the cream formulation always causes breakouts, try the gel version before quitting! This was my case. I was on the cream for a whole year and never felt like my skin stayed clear or consistent. It was really depressing trying to be consistent while the breakouts always came back. I have zero breakouts on the gel formulation and I regret trying it sooner. I have combo, acne prone skin.
Is menarini tretinoin gel or cream?
I agree
This is interesting because it's the opposite for me.
Gel only comes in higher strength and goes deeper and peels more
I have very dry skin which made applying Tretinoin difficult. I learned that using a moisturizing toner before did the trick . Without it the Tretinoin would not spread on my dry skin causing me to use too much which led to overly dry peeling skin in am. I am 63 and I still get compliments on my skin
I admit I use vit C, peptides and sunscreen daily as well as acids once a week, but the T is THE GOAT!
Thanks Guys - learn so much from you both🙏
I'm constantly listening to "not using peptides with retinol/tretinoin". Maybe it's just about copper peptides, that's why I'd like to ask you what peptides and Vitamin C have you been using?
Well, maybe a whole routine?! 😂
Anyways, thank you in advance.
Hey what peptide do u use??
@@DoraSometimesI have dry skin. I use a Vit C plus e plus ferulic acid serum (Timeless) each morning, After 15 minutes I put on a peptide moisturizer (Acure whipped night cream) and after 20 minutes my sunscreen. At night I use The Ordinary Buffet plus Copper Peptide serum, after it fully dries my tretinoin 0.05, then after that has absorbed CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream.
Retin A never removed any wrinkles or age spots, it just prevented any from forming in the first place. I started using Retin A for acne in my thirties, I read it could help prevent wrinkles. I am almost 55, and my skin hasn't changed since my thirties. I also gave added to my routine hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and A creams, peptides, ceramides, Dr. Pen, Jessner's peels and TCA peels.
I started using ratin A 0.05 two days ago and I hope not to see side effects and works well
When it comes to skincare I trust these two with my life!!!
Dr Shah, I saw you in a cerave commercial😊 !! Congratulation👏👏👏👏👏
I’ve been using tretinoin for almost 4 years now, and I have nothing but positive results. Yes you will have the peeling and possible acne flare out for like the first 6-8 months, but after that it’s smooth sailing. Of course there is the occasional peeling, but it’s just proof that it’s working. I love it, I’ll use it forever! ❤️❤️❤️
I m using it from last 6/7 months but i m still getting acne no visible result yet is it normal ? Pls let me know
@@soubiakhalid2738 everyone is different. Unless you’re like breaking out in large numbers, I’d say that’s normal. I still get a pimple or 2 or 3 every now and then, but I don’t really mind. Also, if you’re expecting like dramatic results, you’ll be disappointed. The visible improvements you can expect are from textured, tone of your skin, evenness, discoloration, and overall glow of your skin. So i don’t know what your expectations are so I can’t really say.
Which percentage do you use tretinoion? . 1% or less then?.I'm 23
Can i use it and continue it forever of tretinoion. 0025%??? Plz tell me
@@Reignebow619 yes exactly i mean when i can expect evenness and clear skin ? I m not getting too much acne now on n off i get and its ok and nowadays i m using Azelic acid with tretnoin so i m waiting for even skin tone does it take time?
Can you use Salicylic acid to help deal with the pealing?
Could you talk more about the minoxidil and tret combo for hair loss? Thanks y’all rock!! ❤
I am so happy Tretinoin is available in Asia where I live for literally $5 a tube. There are like 20 different brands as well.
maybe it is low quality adulterated Tretinoin, hence the low price. Lot of Asian versions are faulty.
@@rice9365no tret really is cheap here even my dermatologist sold me tret and it wasn’t remotely as expensive as it is in the us
I was doing amazingly on adapalene nightly for acne for three years, until I started a prescription medication for something else in April, and the acne I had under control came back with a vengeance. I start tretinoin .025 tonight. I'm 40 so it's probably time anyway, but I still think Adapalene is an excellent choice for anyone who can't afford to see a derm.
I m 20 n i not sure which from i should start adaflene or retinol or tretion. Ihave been using benyozl for 6 months n i am thinking maybe i should use salisalic w retinol
You should use BHA also. It helps with acnes.
I’ve been using Tret for the last 2-3 months and my skin looks like never before. I’m getting it from agency and I can’t be more satisfied with their service.
What improvement u noticed in skin after starting tretenoin
My Dermatologist wanted to sell me a retinol but would not write me a prescription to purchase it less expensively. My primary care physician did write the script and the results have been wonderful
I asked my primary care doctor and he didn’t write it for me and said dermatologist can do that 🙄. Makes no sense. He can easily give it to me and even a gynecologist did someone down in the comments said here
@@saniaz680Yeah they can. My GP was going to write me a Rx but I already had a supply that I got in Mexico. They sell it OTC there.
If you use tretionin and all this kind of product, you must use a good sunscream as well, 30 or 50 spf.
I just started using this a few months ago. I love it. I have used retinoid for about 2 years, but this really is changing my fine lines around my eyes and the flaky patches on the side of my mouth. I can't wait to see the results in another 3 or 6 months. Especially with the dark spots.
Do you use tretinoion. 1% or. 025?
Which percentage do you use???
what percentage?
I use .25. Man this stuff is gold!
Which brand are you using?
@@kristinnitzwhat brand ? and what %
Tretenoin n red light mask has made me look younger in my late 50s. I think my skin looks better now than my 40s
A spot light or entire face? Daily or weekly?
What kind of red light?
I’m going to be 35 years old. I’ve been using tretinoin 1% from Apostrophe for the last few years. I’ve been using retinoids since my early to mid-twenties. Best purchase, ever. Don’t forget to wear that sunscreen. I have fair skin.
The way Dr.Max looked to Dr.Shah when was talking is really adorable.❤
i’m 13 years old, and have been using tretinoin for abt 3 and a half years now. i began to struggle w acne right around when i turned 10. mostly genetics, both my parents had pretty bad acne growing up. went to a dermatologist and they prescribed tretinoin starting w .025, and gradually up to .1 now. i should prob also mention that since i started getting acne i did. so so much research abt skin, different ingredients, saw different opinions from doctors and other ppl w similar concerns to me. it took a TON of trial and error, finding out what worked for me, but i can now say that bc of all my research and ofc the tretinoin, my skin is almost completely acne free 😊 i’ve even grown interest in learning abt the skin, and still like to watch vids like these to try and educate myself best i can!!
@@hauntmejaydawg wtf, he's 13. You sound like a creep
@@hauntmejayweird bro, just ask here??
@@hauntmejaywtf????
@@TheXxsuperxxchickxxwhat did they say?
@@bobbobbo5278 he said
With all respect to those benefiting from Tretinoin, my face hates it!
I gave it so many chances over the past several years (my 30s) & my face reacts the same. I use it to even out my skin & anti-age but it gives me non-stop cystic acne (not purging) which horribly ruins my skin & prevents me from using any other actives. When I stop it my skin clears up on its own, becomes brighter & healthier etc with no breakouts.
Maybe you’re allergic to it?
Tretinoin is stronger, may be use lower concentration retinol
Should try Cerave moisturiser in the tub first. Wait 15-30 min then apply Trent that will help heaps
Try tretinoin tablets and try to consult a dermatologist
@@Ohkeh640 I LOVE the CeraVe moisturizer in the tub as a body cream, but when I tried using it on my face, I got several milia bumps on my cheek area, which has not happened before. I do always use a moisturizer before applying retin-A because my skin is sensitive, but I, personally, could not use the CeraVe tub cream on my face. It may have been too rich/occlusive for my normal to dry skin. It's one of those things....you don't know until you try!
I developed 2 carcinomas, squamous and basal, on my nose 3 years ago. I left them alone and they remained the same size. Last year I started using an otc retinol product on my face and discovered that they both were shrinking. When I stopped using the cream they began to grow again. I've just got a prescription from my lovely doc for tretinoin. With both parents and a brother having skin cancer that metastasised I'm very very grateful for tretinoin. I was just going to use it for the carcinoma, but after hearing what you have to say, I'm going whole face😊
have u considered getting them surgically removed?
Can’t be used during pregnancy 😭😭 I used it before getting pregnant to help with acne and melasma and it was magic! My skin was very nice. I miss it!
Just got prescribed this by my Doc (regular doc not dermatologist) thank you for the Advice cant wait to start incorporating it into my routine- which i am now rebuilding thanks to you guys. Honorable men !
Just got this prescribed today. The last year of my life I’ve had the worst skin condition of my life. So excited to ease this into my routine and get my skin back
How’s it going?
How is it going?
I add a little Cerave Healing Ointment or Aquaphor to my nighttime moisturizer and apply Tretinoin after that. It helps tremendously with dryness!
Tretinoin is the best thing that happened to my skin. I started it in September last year, so it's not even a year yet, but the improvement is so apparent that I'm telling everyone who'll listen to start using it
me too, almost a year now
Where can I buy it? Please
@@yheyhennerosehamaoui we can just buy them from drugstores where i live, don't even need prescriptions even though the medicine says it needs a prescription.
Oral or cream?
@@ahsuu7794 i'm using cream
the way Dr. Maxfield looks while Dr. Shah speaks 😭😍😍😍😍
Can you do a video on daily skincare steps incorporating retinol/ tretinoin, hydraulic acid, vitamin c, collagen, glycolic acid, etc. Thanks.
I’ve been using it for 20 years and I am addicted to sunscreen. I am 50 and people think I am 20/30ish, young guys 19, 20ish … are always hitting on me and are shocked when I tell them that they can be my son lol….I am also Asian….
I believe those Asian genes are doing most of heavylifting 😅
Can I see ur face
started using it at 15 for my cystic acne it’s improved so much ! Can’t wait for the full blown effects !
What's the concentration of tretinoin you use?
I’ve been using Tretinoin for a year now, I asked my OBGYN about it since I deal with hormonal acne and got it! I love adding it to my skincare routine!
Did it help against hormonal acne?
I am the one who eagerly wait for the night to apply tretinoin
Me too
😂😂😂
I really liked the explanation of why a product with the extra ingredients as well as the retinol can be a little more advantageous. I’ve taken retin A for 40 years now. I remember being in high school and I purposely tried to get as much sun because it reduced my acne (by burning my skin!). I think it’s always worth mentioning the emotional toll dealing with acne can take. At least now maybe my skin is “better” now because of my early anti-aging! Lastly, you guys are both soo handsome!!! (Who says keyboard courage is always bad!)
It wasn't the sunburn, it was the vitamin D.
My aunt had acne, and way back when, sunlamps were the treatment, and for her, that resulted in skin cancer. I also had a good friend when I was younger who had really bad acne, and later all the scars. My heart broke for her. She was the reason I started using Tretinoin, she gave me a tube of her lower strength when she moved up to a higher one. I didn’t use it long because there wasn’t a lot of info out there back then about starting slow, or using moisturizer too -and I just couldn’t deal with the peeling. When I started up again in my early 50s, I did it right and the results have been amazing.
I have been using otc retinol for number of years, and now, I’m on week 3 of prescription tret. 0.018% with niacinamide and hyloronic acid. Best decision I have ever made for my skin. Super love it.
What brand of Re have you been using?
I’ve been waiting for this one! Thank you Doctor’s. I think it should be avail OTC in the U.S. It is sold OTC in Mexico, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic. I paid $25 for a tube in PVR last year.
I agree it should be over the counter in the USA. Unfortunately the pharmaceutical industry owns our government, so they’ll probably never make something so good, and something so popular, over the counter. The pharmaceutical industry, and our Congress members, need to keep making those millions 🤬
I purchased 5 boxes over the country in Turkey. It was $6 dollars.
When I run out, can always go back to Turkey on vacation to get more
In india I got it for free from near by gov. dispensary ...
I have not had a day without peeling skin since I started Tretinoin 2 years ago. I didn't know I had sensitive skin! I think it's important to note that Abby uses Agency, not the stuff you get in the tube from the Dermatologist. It seems to be less irritating. If it is in your budget it is the way to go. Also, Abby's channel is mostly a hair care channel now. Her older videos are fantastic for skincare however. She also swears by Copper Peptides.
Have you tried slugging? I slug every night and since starting Tret months ago (first 0.025, now 0.05), I've probably had maybe a dozen peeling days. The only places I've ever peeled is around my nose and corners of my mouth. I even use it under my eyes and haven't had any issues.
@@eeeeevana I probably need to slug more. What do you use? I can't deal with Vaseline on my face at all and am using Nivea for now.
@@traceytrotter9934 I love Nivea creme and the way it smells. ❤️ I use Nivea creme, CeraVe ointment, Aquaphor ointment, lanolin, Egyptian Magic, or Vaseline. They all have different benefits and I have a hard time deciding, so a lot of times I use a mix of all of them. (Mix them in a little jar that I keep in my bathroom fridge, because that area of the house stays really hot in the summer. I know this is a no-no, but I've been mixing like this for years and never had any issues.) The CeraVe in the tub made me break out, so I use the CeraVe ointment cautiously (since they both have the ceramics).
IT IS SUPPOSED TO TURN YOUR SKIN OVER, BACK OFF IF IT IS TOO MUCH, SKIP A DAY
@@eeeeevana All good choices! I need to get some of the Egyptian Magic.
I am 52 I have been using 0.1% for 15 years, and nothing else. No Botox, no filler. Retin A is amazing❤
Cream or oral?
@@ahsuu7794 gel
I have been using tretinoin for several years now. I'm turning 50 yrs old this year and I been getting compliments on how good my skin looks. I don't even use foundation either.
😂😂😂
tretinoin has made my skin so much better!
Vit A is the true love of my life. I' ve got both molecular structures tattooed.🖖🏻 Isotretinoine healed my acne and tretinoine made me FINALLY enjoy my cleared skin. (And let' s spill all the tea: uncountable laser sessions for the scars and some filled ones, obviously). 🧛🏻♀️🖤
Lasers, what kind, and what do you mean by 'filled ones'? Once tried Tret long ago, fair sensitive skin, didn't like the irritation, but going to give it a try again. No one here says, if they use OTC kind or Rx.
I am on accutane rn for mild but persistent acne. I am 20 , i just wanted to know, if i can use Tretinoin cream after my accutane treatment is over. And will it cause any purging further ? , since i have completed my treatment. Please help anyone
27 years of tret usage and I love the look on people's faces when I tell them my age 😂
Do u use cream type ? Do u use 0.5 % terit
@@kirankrishna550 I've used every strength and just adjust how I use it for the potency. For example, at the higher strengths I will 'sandwich' it by putting on a serum then night cream, allow to soak in then apply tret, then sandwich with more night cream or Nivea cream.
But I got pigmentation
What is your age? 26?
@@diaryofmylife.3450 yes, I'm 26 and I've been using tret for 28 years now. I found that if you start using prior to before you were even conceived that you can delay aging by several decades! Yes, you heard it here from me first, now go spread the good word 🤣🤣🤣
I used this as a kid, to treat acne scars...worked wonders...but that was over 25 years ago
I went to a dermatologist and he didn’t help me out that much really. He prescribed this to me literally 4 days later my whole face was red and rash. I had to be going to work with that 😂. Thanks for the info on this!
Any update?
@@jatinsharma8967 I’m on accutane now
Yeah what happened next?
And now how your skin looks like
It's unrealistic to expect everyone's skin to look as good as Abby's after using Tretinoin. I have been using it for over 7 years myself, but still experience regular breakouts due to hormonal issues. Winlevi has been a lifesaver for managing my hormonal acne, but at $600, it's not affordable for me since my insurance won't cover it. I've also been using the Qure led mask for a few months, but haven't seen any noticeable improvements in my skin. Tretinoin is great, but it's important to manage our expectations based on our overall health history.
Use Good RX if your insurance won't cover it! If you are using it for acne, it should be considered essential. As long as you aren't telling them you are using it for cosmetic reasons such as wrinkles
@@TA-np4mc Unfortunately they still denied it saying its unnecessary even though it was stated by my doctor I can't take oral meds for hormonal acne like Spironolactone due to allergy. With GoodRx I still have to pay $570 for it because the retail price is $694 😭
In the USA it’s only $100 with no insurance.
@@annan.3283 If you have medicare or medicaid the savings cards can't be used which is what gives you 70-100 bucks per tube. Since my insurance is through the government I can't get it for a cheaper price.
What about going to see an Esthetician and then purchasing from them? Is that a possibility. If it wasn't for that, I wouldn't been on it. I've never had it covered under insurance.
After so many years of fighting with acne, I’m finally going to start using Tretinoin from tomorrow. Hope it goes well!
Update?
How's it going?
Any update
Dr Shah looks so tired. Take care of your precious self ❤
I’ve been using Tretinoin for around four years. It really works for anti-aging! I had to start slow because it used to irritate my skin even at low dosages, but now I’ve built up tolerance to where I put 0.1% strength Tretinoin on wet skin every night and am perfectly fine.
I’ve been on Tret for 4 months now. Literally can not stop saying good things about it. I feel like I’ve finally found my ONE product I refuse to go without. With that being said, I did purchase the healing ointment from Cera Ve to use alongside it, especially before going to bed and always wake up with a plump, moisturised, glowing skin😍 I’ve started off with 0.05 Tret, but using it very cautiously (twice per week) at first as I do have sensitive skin. Now, still using 0.05 every night by making a sandwich with my moisturiser and healing ointment. I’m excited to see what my skin will look like 4 years from now. It’s a journey not a race. Don’t strip your skin to try and get instant results, but rather make it part of your everyday skin routine 🥳🙌
Can you plz send me link , where did you buy tretion????
Did you get any purging?
@@binalpatel8062 As they mentioned in the video, in certain countries you might have to get a prescription, however I bought it in Qatar in a pharmacy over the counter without a prescription. 😊
@@RazaurRahmankhan I didn’t experience any breakouts, but if you do, it’s normal for the first few weeks as your skin is just responding to a new product. I must warn you though - don’t apply it on the eyelids or around the eyes like I did in the first week of using it😂 It got very flakey and irritated (burning sensation) it was definitely a learning curve and I soon realised I needed to do some more research.
Most important thing here is Hydrating & sunscreen!
Here in Brazil tretinoin is over the counter from 0.025% up to 0.1%. I have been using for about 4 years, I started using the 0.025% one and slowly moved to a higher porcentage. I've been using 0.1% for a year now, I love it sooooo much, it changed my life, my skin is not sensitive, it can take a lot, so to me it really works. Ps.: I started using when I was 25, now I'm 29!
How many yearsdid you stay with the 0.025 and upgraded
@@Hineal92 I think it was about 1 year and a half, because the cream (30 grams) normally lasts 7 to 8 months on me, and I remember I used 2 units before getting the 0.050%. But I would say use it til you finish the product and if you feel that your skin is adapted to it, go ahead and get the 0.050%. Because I think 7/8 months is enough to get adapted, at least to me.
but again, my skin can take a lot, if yours is sensitive Idk what to recommend..
@@Hineal92 Unless you have resistant acne you don't need to go up in strength beyond 0.025%. The studies show the higher strengths don't work any better with continued use. They all get you to the same place.
oi, barbara! eu tb uso 1% há um tempo. o que mais vc usa na sua rotina? tô tentando montar uma pra vida, sabe? só com o que importa e vale a pena investir grana e tempo.
All-trans retinoic acid (Tretinoin) is banned for use in cosmetics in the EU.
Hello 👋 Beautiful lady 🌹..How are you and the weather condition like?
I’ve heard so much about Tretinoin but, always from US skincare influencers and dermatologists. Being located in Germany, Tretinoin does not seem to be a thing here. At least, I haven’t heard about it on any accounts. I wonder why this seems to be the case? Here, it appears to be advertised solely as an acne treatment and not as an anti-aging ingredient. I will ask my dermatologist at my next appointment and I am so curious what she’ll tell me! Great video btw :) thanks a lot!
I live in the U.K. and I get my tretinoin through Skin & Me, and Dermatica. Perhaps these are available in Germany too?
I suspect that it’s downplayed in countries with public healthcare, as they don’t want to encourage people to seek out a prescription for purely cosmetic reasons. I just cannot imagine getting a referral to a dermatologist because you want to slow down skin ageing, let alone the dermatologist actually prescribing for that purpose, but I might be wrong. Luckily, there are online dermatology services who will privately prescribe it for basically any reason, though, and they’re reasonably affordable compared to other skincare products you can buy over the counter, so it’s not too bad.
I get it here in Australia by prescription from my regular doctor. No need for a dermatologist.
@@katehobbs2008 For wrinkles…? Seriously? Ours would only give it out for free if you had acne!
Yeah it's not that popular here in Germany and my dermatologist was a little hesitant about prescribing it to me. I happened to have a few pimples at the time so in the end I got it prescribed as acne medication and my insurance paid for it. I use the Cordes VAS cream.
Hello, I’m 58 and just started Tretinion . I have really good skin for my age, I’ve used SPF all my life, pretty much. So age is setting in and im thinking, do I start?? So I jumped and asked my FP for a script 0.05. I have combo skin and it took me to a place I’ve never been….dryness. Did some homework, started reading labels for B3 B5 vit c, ceramides, niaccinamide and glycerin. Avene recovery cream, LRP Double Moisturizer, Vanicream, Ella MD, Skinfix and Jordan Samuel Performance Cream. I kept my skin barrier happy with these products and I can use. It 3 to 4 times a week. My skin looks so good and feels better.I’m an official convert to y’all’s channel and Tret.
I have suffered with acne most of my life and I am in my 30s. I went to a dermatologist and he suggested me using tretinoin. I didn't use it regularly and was still suffering with acne. Then my GP told me you need to use it regularly to see results. Now its been 2 yrs that I have been using and I see the difference. In the first year there was a lot of purging that I thought this isn't working for me but nevertheless I still continued and I am thankful that I didn't give up.
Did you use it everyday?
@@neyssa6632 In the first year I used it every other day to make my skin get used to it. Then the following year I used it 5 times a week and I still continue doing it. While I was doing it I noticed whenever I was having high sugary foods I was breaking out so I cut down on my sugar intake.
2 years of 0.030% tret with niacinimide and azelaic acid and my skin after 15cyears in thextropics and way too much sun exposure is now lmost flawless. I also put it on other parts of my body AND . .it has resulted in 3 small precancerous areas completely clearing. It is Amazing stuff!
Can you plz tell which areas it can be used and routine how often to apply?
I would loooove a podcast interview with Abby or a collab video! Abby is amazing!❤
It’s funny when Dr Shah said you’re less likely to use Tret when your skin becomes irritated. I remember being super happy - I was like Yay it’s working!!!!! I stated using it more 😆
Is it good really
I tried going to a dermatologist to ask for tretinoin and she gave me a prescription for some ultra expensive hyaluronic cream that she probably gets paid for recommending, so I went to the drug store and bought tretinoin without any prescription (I didn't know I could) and I'm very happy and not very poor
if you are in the US, you can't buy it over the counter. maybe a derivative
@@HoaXinh77 I'm Brazilian, that's why I can buy it easily
@@VitorFlaibam the cartel rocks
@Avin634 it's expensive for the non compounded ones.
I get mine off of beauty bliss because it’s cheaper and they have amazon pay. However, I have also heard of people getting tret off of alldaychemist too. Both are usually way cheaper than prescribed stuff in the US especially if you’re paying out of pocket. For example, at Nurx tret is about $90 for 45g and at beauty bliss it’s about $27 for 20g (and it’s even cheaper if you get the gel form).
I think I have sensitive skin. But I started using a product with retinol recently and there was no irritation at all. So I'm planning to slowly adapt tretionoin into my skincare to help with my severe hyperpigmentation
Did you see any difference
@@prathyushareddy7127 my breakouts reduced quite a lot, while using it i didn't get like big pumples, just smaller ones. my skin became really dry and flakey tho, but i think that's normal. I stopped for a while because my skin was sensitive. But when I get breaktout, i sometimes apply it those areas, and they reduced fast
I've been using tretinoin for over 8 years and oh man! I stopped for a few years after to give my skin a break and it's working again because it did stopped but now I'm using it again and loving!
What happens when we stop using it
@@Vetriyas Everything is undone 😔
@@exoticspeedefy7916 really
I have been using tretinoin 0.025 for the past 3 weeks. I was really worried about purging but lucky for me, my skin literally cleared up in 2 weeks. There’s negligible texture now. ✨✨
Hi
Does it helps in removing red spots that remain post acne?
@@259_parthpatidar9 My acne marks have not completely disappeared since it has been just 3 weeks. But it has significantly reduced and is not really noticeable now
What results u noticed after starting tretenoin
Tretinoin is seriously the best thing I've ever done for my skin!
I started using is in july 2022 at 0.025% from my Dermatologist. . At my annual visit a few week ago, she asked me if I wanted to increase the dosage & upped me to 0.05%. I have started the ease in process again - only using is 2 or 3x a week until I build up a tolerance to the increased dose. I have to say that I also use Copper Peptides, SPF 46 from DRMTLGY, squalene moisturizer & cleanser. Also just started using the lactic acid 2x a week. I have seen a difference in my skin. I will be 56 in 2 months and have minimal u. Quit smoking & drinking 17 years ago & have actively been looking after my skin seriously since my early 30's. Keep up the amazing work!!! Love watching & listening to you!
Oh, and I also use a retinal eye stick & a dedicated peptide eye cream. 🙂
Tretinoin makes me feel crappy the next day and gives me headaches. I’m so bummed because I loved what it did for my skin.
Tret is a drug and it can cause medical side effects including dry eye. It can cause other opthalmic conditions as well such as ocular floaters, double vision and other pseudo tumor cerebri symptoms. It's VERY rare but it can happen and it is important to get checked out if you are experiencing unrelenting headaches or eye disturbances. Just throwing this out there in case anyones been experiencing symptoms they dont understand.
I use tretinoin nightly for the last 30 years! I smear it on my entire face, neck, décolleté and tops of my hands. I’m 57 and virtually wrinkle free! I started taking it for acne but, now for general skin care. Love. It!!
Do you apply to neck and chest with moisturizer?