Retinoids/ tretinoin

[stoppit]

Re: Retinoids/ tretinoin

Yes… there are some useful older posts. Also, I wouldn’t start with 0.05%.. rather 0.025%.

Here’s my previous post:

@stoppit

I started using it with a 2 to 3 day break between applications and have not changed the method because I feel it’s working. I use it at night, the next morning I don’t see anything happening but the morning after, some of my facial areas seem to be dry and peeling - this is good. I just moisturise well and go about my business. Once the peeling has stopped, the skin looks smoother. It has definitely improved the beginnings of fine lines on the sides of my upper lip. The couple of times I’ve tried to use it more frequently, I’ve developed a large and very stubborn pimple/cyst. So then I just take a break for about 2 to 3 weeks. I’m happy using it not too frequently because I’d rather not the get the pimples since maintaining my clear skin is more important to me.

But everyone is different, some people don’t notice anything even using this strength everyday.

Just pay close attention to what is happening and listen to your skin.