Retin A

apple_blossom · May 3, 2012, 5:42am

Re: Retin A

I have never used RA and glycolic cream on the same night. On nights I apply RA, that’s all I apply. In the beginning when I skin was getting used to it and getting dry/flaky in the process, I would apply Argan Oil an hour AFTER the RA was applied. But these day, I don’t do it since my skin has gotten used to it.

There is nothing wrong with applying RA and a glycolic cream on alternating nights…I’ve done this many times. Just watch for extra dryness/flakiness/redness etc. You must “listen” to your skin. If your skin can handle it…then go for it. If not, then you want to take a night off in between…like RA 1st night, moisturizers (that has NO acids, retinol etc) 2nd night, and glycolic cream 3rd night. You’ll need to develop a routine that works for your skin based on how much it can handle. But in the beginning, you may need to take it slow until the skin gets used to it.

The particular GA cream I used wasn’'t drying. So on the nights I used it, I didn’t have any issues. BUT you need to have a moisturizer (Oils will work too) that has absolutely no acids, retinol etc. You need it for days when your skin is extra dry and needs a break from RA/AHA’s, and for daytime use (if you ever need to apply it during daytime). You’ll also need it if you do any chemical peels. Doesn’t have to be anything expensive…but always keep a moisturizer at home just in case one day for no frigging reason you skin just decides to be dry/flaky (I still experience this now and then).

** On a side note: Even though my skin is used to all these products and I generall don’t have any issues with them…I have had days where out of nowhere, suddenly the day after RA my skin will be extra dry. At the end, even once your skin gets used to it, there is no absolute guarantee that the skin won’t freak out now and then. B/C of this, before ANY special events, weddings, dawats etc…I don’t use RA 2-3 days before. I only use moisturizer and the GA cream. Heck I was so paranoid for my wedding, I stopped using RA and all AHA products 6 days before my wedding. I did a 50% lactic peel a week before…and then the following 6 days, I used Argan Oil only to keep it moisturized (Vit. C serum in the morning).

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