6 Month Tretinoin/Retin-A Update: Before & After + My Current Skincare Routine!

[@KellyGooch]

Watch my one year update here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p165aGyfn9iLm6s

[@brantlywarren]

I watched a Dr. Dray video where she said it takes three months of consistent use for acne results and six months of consistent use for anti-aging results. I’m on month three and my skin has significantly cleared up! You’re skin is looking beautiful!

[@c.a.a.d.d]

How often did u use it ?

[@brantlywarren]

@@c.a.a.d.d I started with Monday, Wednesday, and Friday but now I do it every other day.

[@c.a.a.d.d]

@@brantlywarren thank u x

[@thatsydvicious]

What strength are you using?

[@brantlywarren]

@@thatsydvicious .025!

[@sandrapetro3047]

I started it 43 years ago for cystic acne and am now on the strongest percentage I feel at 61 I look good for my age and my skin hardly has any lines and wrinkles!

[@CJAmara]

I will never be without tretinoin. I’ve been using it for nearly two years now and aside from getting serious with sunscreen usage, tretinoin is the single best thing I’ve ever done for my skin. My skincare routine is now much simpler because the tretinoin packs such a punch, I rarely get spots now, when I do get spots the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation fades so much quicker, my skin texture has vastly improved, my complexion is just much brighter and my skin is more even. My skin is not perfect perfect (it’s still skin at the end of the day), but it’s the best it’s ever been and I’m pretty darn happy with it

[@faryaltariq7711]

which one are you using and concentration?

[@CJAmara]

@@faryaltariq7711 the one I use is called Retino-A

[@dynamitedynamite2737]

@@CJAmara where did you purchase that from. ?

[@jaclynsimone4926]

@@dynamitedynamite2737 tretinoin of any strength is prescription only

[@jaclynsimone4926]

@@dynamitedynamite2737 I was just prescribed it

[@jessicalevy2415]

I’ve been using tretinoin for about 3-4 years and I agree that sandwiching moisturizer and waiting at least 30 minutes from the first moisturizer to the tretinoin has made the biggest difference in the flakiness. I still do both even after all this time bc I’m afraid to go back to the flakes!

[@89gummybears]

I was prescribed a tretinoin mix 2 months ago and my skin dried out and flaked so bad when I followed what my PA advised. Iʻve had to definitely moisturize first and cut back on the frequency on use so Iʻm glad it wasnʻt just me!

[@Ohkeh640]

I’m using tret on face neck chest. No probs so far. I moisturise after cleansing at night then wait 45min and apply tret. Might try 30 mins after. Been going good but I don’t moisturise over the tret

[@im_saved_by_grace]

Hello I just got tretinoin haven't used it yet what moisturizer should I use first before tretinoin CeraVe or VANICREAM?

[@kevinmayers4346]

@@im_saved_by_grace cerave

[@im_saved_by_grace]

@@kevinmayers4346 yes thank you I have that and Jan marini

[@kevinmayers4346]

My gf went through the purge for 3mths flaking,acne after 6 mths her skin was flawless

[@brendawei]

I started using tretinoin since I was 28. I suffer from oily skin type along with huge acne problems back then then my derm gave me tretinioin. Of course I also changed a lot of my skin care products. Hi everybody! Today’s my 44-year-old birthday. Back then I didn’t know it has anti-aging benefits. But I am so glad now. I have some shorts in Mandarin. You guys can check how I look now as 44. Retinol, retinal, tretinoins are not a scam.❤

[@angelarosesanandres7068]

Can i started to use tretenoin cream 0.05 as a beginner?

[@brendawei]

@@angelarosesanandres7068 Of course, you can even only use them once a month. it's about consistency not intensity

[@vic902]

I’ve started using over the counter retinol 6 months ago and it’s the best discovery I’ve made in terms of skincare. Although during the first 3-4, the purging was very bad(almost to the point that I wanted to stop). I’m glad that I continued it cause my skin is luminous and silky smooth. And I have VERY problematic skin from acne, whiteheads and very oily skin. It’s a game changer

[@deannavazquez4718]

I'm going to start tretion due to random adult acne 🙃 and I'm terrified of purging like I don't think I'll be able to mentally handle it, how did you handle your purging ? Also what cleansers and moisturizer did you use?

[@vic902]

@@deannavazquez4718 To deal with purging mentally, you just have to recognize that it’s a temporary phase and although it may look bad, the results you’ll acquire after will be worth it. With utilizing any form of retinoid product, you really wanna get rid of using any extra products or introducing other new products especially during the first 3-4 months. Simplifying your routine is really key. During the days I would use my retinol, after cleansing, I would go with my toner, my retinol then moisturizer. I recommend cereve for your cleanser and moisturizer, as they are very gentle and won’t irritate your skin beyond the retinol. I used a toner before my retinol as a form of moisture as I didn’t want to apply a moisturizer before the retinol as some people do to lessen irritation and it’s worked good for me. Find a fragrance free, moisturizing toner. I recommend looking at Korean/Japanese toners as they are way more superior than western ones. Hope this helps:)

[@deannavazquez4718]

@@vic902 Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@dancingcloud8557]

Did it make your pores smaller?

[@JACKPOTTT777]

So you saying if my skin STILL looks bad after 3 months I should not give up yeah? 😫

[@Mamado88]

I’m only a month in and Tret is THE best thing I’ve ever done for my skin after always wearing 50+ SPF. I’m on 0.05 for anti aging purposes, 33 with paper fair dry skin with a lot of redness on my chest and cheeks. I’ve had zero dryness as I’m heavy on hydrating toners, I started with every third night, and now I’m on every second, I could go to every night already but I prefer to have a purely hydration night. My skin is so clear and soft my husband said it almost dosnt feel like skin lol. My redness has reduced by half when nothing worked on it prior! I’m wearing less makeup because my skins just so healthy looking which is hard thing to achieve when your as pale as I am. I’m able to wear in on my neck and chest with no issues using a hydrating toner as buffer. I’m glad I’ve started at 33 so that I can get in on the anti aging benefits while my lines are still fine, I wanted to start it years ago but I was doing ivf for many years.

[@goddeluxe]

which one did u use?🥰

[@joanaAnez]

what hydrating toners do you use?

[@SuperTreecat]

Hi, I don't know if you'll reply but did you notice your skin getting worse before it got better? Since you said you have paper dry skin. Mine got really dried out.

[@RoxInABox797]

Hi there, did you apply it all over your face or only on problem areas?

[@arrietty1619]

I'm 21. Do you think its ok for me to start using 0.05. I rarely wore sunscreen for the past 20 years of my life and have lots of fine lines from excessive sun exposure in my youth. Now I wear sunscreen daily. I'm wondering if 0.05 is too harsh? I also want to use it for skin aging

[@TamarasTimelessBeauty]

Excellent video! I didn’t start SPF or Tret until my forties…oh how I wish I had started at your age.

[@baileydubs]

Love your videos Tamara!!

[@TamarasTimelessBeauty]

@@baileydubs 🙏😘💕❤️

[@SuperPuddingcat]

I also wish I had started earlier! I came really late to the tretinoin party and have only just started at 58. I’m not expecting miracles but am hoping to keep wrinkles from getting worse!

[@sarahbjohnson2328]

You inspired me to contact my doctor….my skin had been pretty stable, but I lost my father a few months ago, and the stress is next level. I hope it helps🤞🏻

[@oudwester1280]

Hope you’re doing well♥️ sorry for your loss

[@lillieberger2883]

Over the counter retinol works pretty well also and costs less. Retinal is the strongest otc formula, retinol somewhat weaker. I love the Murad formula, it has a moisturizer so doesn’t leave you super flaky. Start slow with whatever you choose, like twice a week, then 3x a week, etc

[@amandadelatorre3790]

I’ve been on the tret for 3 years and I wish I’d started sooner! For anyone looking for affordable heavy duty products to fight the flakies- kikumasamune’s toner, essence and moisturizer have changed my life (combo/oily ppl will hate the cream!) and the newish elf sleeping masks are fantastic! Also, the pyunkang yul cica balm and iunik tea tree toner are so so good for irritation 🙌🏼

[@boom1481]

So tretinoin is not good for combo/oily Skin?

[@ceeIoc]

Do you put it on after your moisturizing routine?

[@amandadelatorre3790]

@@ceeIoc now that’s it’s winter and my skin is super dry, I put tret on top of my moisturizer. When my skins more normal, I apply it on dry skin then apply the rest of my routine.

[@jee260]

Can people without acne use it?

[@tina_smt]

Been on tretinoin for over 5 years now. I can’t go without it. I use it for anti aging and I’ve seen great results. I use it with prescription Azelaic acid. I will never be without either. Glad it’s working for you too!

[@KellyGooch]

It’s the best!

[@silverbowftw5225]

What is azelaic acid for

[@ildasanchez1058]

@@silverbowftw5225 Rosacea

[@tribalwildling9926]

@@ildasanchez1058 Could you kindly let me know if it's good for melasma? Also, do you apply them one after the other?

[@ildasanchez1058]

@@tribalwildling9926 I personally don’t have malasma, but I’ve seen other videos where it has helped with that. Bc I’ve only been using both for approx 6 months I don’t use one on top of the other just yet. But will soon!

[@noirca]

I'm on day 2 of tretinoin now i found your video today and i think i experience purging the acne is already there inside so i think i'm fine, and i haven't experience the dryness probably i use cerave healing ointment in the end always. hopefully my skin will get better. Thank you for sharing this video😊💕✨

[@deannavazquez4718]

Any update on how your skin is doing?

[@hg5507]

Purging is actually an issue that affects a small %, its just that its so well known online people think that they will experience purging. You wont, if you start with a small % (0.01%) and sandwich your tret. Once a week for one month, wice a week for 2 months etc etc.. Purging happens when people apply a small amount, and think it isnt enough so they re apply lots more and burn off their skin barrier. Simple skincare routine, cleanser, tret, moisturizer, vaseline under eyes to protect. Thats it.

[@Icerosegaming]

I can use benzoyl peroxide on the nights im not using tret right ? Because i have been using benzoyl from a month to control my acne.

[@anushka705]

This give me strength to use tret i m scared of new breakouts i will use it in prescribed method

[@catherinedionne9896]

I have been using tretinoid 0,025% for one year (after my moisturizer) and I love it! I have been thinking of increasing to 0,05% because even if my skin is way better I still have a few pimples.

[@Ohkeh640]

How long do you wait after moisturising to apply tret

[@ginisaachi2285]

Waiting 30 min after moisturizer

[@catherinedionne9896]

@@Ohkeh640 I feel like the time doesn’t influence much

[@vbrown2384]

Do u use it every day 2x a day ?

[@christyfielding7498]

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone but the first time I got on tretinoin I started out using it every night and never had a purge period or dryness. Then again I seem to have tough skin lol I rarely ever break out never have even as a teen. My skin can handle pretty strong actives.

[@src3360]

I remember reading an article in Vogue or some other magazine, it was an MD discussing tretinoin use. That visible and measurable results were seen in the skin and continued on using only 0.025% So starting on that dose and continuing on is fine and bumping up to a higher dose isnt necessary. 🎉❤ Ive been using tretinoin for almost 20 years. I have great results on 0.05% so thats what I have been on for years now. I have thick oily man skin. I also use the generic version. Ive tried those Curology and Agency brands that have extra ingredients like acids and niacinamide or vit c. I didnt like them. I prefer tretinoin on its on, no chaser lol It works better, for me.

[@nidhisha8638]

Hello, you mentioned since 20 years…. I want to ask you that is Tretinion works on saggy neck ?

[@src3360]

@@nidhisha8638 No, unfortunately it does not help saggy skin. You need something like radio frequency or ultherapy. They work well on the neck and lower face. Ive had ultherapy on my face and neck about 5 years ago. Im 39 and have no wrinkles or saggy skin any where. 🙏🏼

[@sangeeta1332]

@@src3360 Did you start with 0.05% or moved on from 0.025 and does it cause any purging on dry skin?

[@src3360]

@@sangeeta1332 Im not acne prone so I didnt have any purging. If you are acne prone then I would say to expect some purging. Purging, really dry flakey skin, redness is absolutely fine and normal, it means its working!! If you have dry skin id say start on 0.025. Use it 1 or 2 nights a week to start with. If you are super dry then mix a dot of tretinoin with a dot of face cream, try it that way. You may need to buy a heavier cream when you start tret to help with the expected dryness. I started on 0.1% long time ago!

[@mariamorley5983]

I use the Cerave tinted sunscreen and love it. It can feel a bit oily at first, then it settles down and it's perfect and ready for me to apply makeup on.

[@StellaBellaVelvet]

Highly, highly, highly, recommend the new glossier after baume in general but especially for use with tretinoin. I break out from everything (including cerave) and despite it being so thick this doesn't.

[@jenniferlee9029]

Do you use it before or after Tretinoin? Thanks🙂

[@kelseyschmidt6606]

I'm starting my tretinoin journey tomorrow and I'm so excited!

[@unstoppable5357]

how it went

[@viken2890]

How’s it going

[@kolsen5420]

great advice about easing in and not overcomplicating with tons of other actives. i also experienced no purging with tret (though i never dealt with acne prior and use it mainly for pigmentation and anti-aging) just peeling. i was using paula's day exfoliate in my routine 1-2 a week and removed it about 6 weeks in, as tret is already a strong exfoliant and less really is more in this regard. also starting at lowest possible tret strength possible is important.

[@KoffeeKath]

I've used both tret and clindamycin. I used the latter in conjunction with LRP's effaclar duo. I love them both and ur skin looks great, Kelly!

[@isabelr3327]

Hello! What’s your routine? I was using clindamycin and saw great results in a little amount of time. But I also want to start using tretinoin, I was scared to use both. Thank you!!

[@KoffeeKath]

@@isabelr3327 Hello! I never used clindamycin and tret at the same time. I used clindamycin while I was on tret because my skin had a flare up. It was very odd and might have been due to stress. But once clindamycin, along with BP, treated my flare up, I went back on tret. I would always prefer tret - it is the gold standard in the industry and can treat acne and have alot of anti-aging benefits as well. Hope this helps!

[@Ohkeh640]

What’s the effaclar duo? Cleanser ?

[@andreahawley9600]

I finally turned to tret after years of hormonal acne that I couldn’t get under control.. I’ve been on it for only 2 months and already getting such good results. I have rosacea so I’m only on 0.009% but it’s healing my acne so fast and getting rid of my hyperpigmentation very quickly! I only use it 2 days a week or else my face gets way too dry

[@KellyGooch]

I’m so glad that it’s working well for you!

[@Shayne_T]

Does it make your hair fall out?

[@calebvelasquez7590]

I'm only on month 2 and i'm seeing crazy progress on evening of skin and reduction of pores. I'm on .05 and use it 5 times a week though

[@flutemusic88]

I just started Tretinoin a few weeks ago. You were one of the reasons I started looking into it. One key difference for me is that I have super oily skin in my T-Zone, to the level where I can only use aloe vera as my face moisturizer or I’m an absolute oil slick. Lol At first, I was just cleansing, using my staple Thayer’s rose water toner, aloe vera, Tretinoin, and aloe vera again, plus my eye serum and cream. I was using the Tretinoin every other day, and I found my skin was peeling on the off day, not the day of. I tried backing off to every three days and got peeling on both off days, so I started using it every day, and the peeling stopped. Weird, but my skin seems to like it. I’m now getting some purging, but the breakouts are different, less swollen and wet, for lack of a better word. They’re much easier to clear out, although they don’t fully heal as fast, probably because of the purging. My skin is a little sensitive, but it’s not unbearable by any means. My T-Zone is still a little oily but noticeably less so. The rest of my face is starting to get a little dry, but only slightly. I might add a light moisturizer just to those areas if needed. I had to ditch most of my skincare, as they contained active ingredients that weren’t supposed to be used with Tretinoin. I’ve now gotten new products containing the other ingredients I was previously using that were ok to use with Tretinoin, plus extra hydrating ingredients. I added hyaluronic acid and ceramide serums at night for extra hydration with the Tretinoin and vitamin c and niacinimide serums in the morning. This seems to be working well, and I’m happy with the ingredients I’m using. Aside from the purging, which I feel certain will pass, the slight dryness on the perimeters, the slight sensitivity, and this one spot in the crevice on one side of my nose that experienced purging and peeling simultaneously and is still healing, I feel pretty good about how it’s going!

[@chandracox6814]

You still need to moisturize your face, even in the oily areas. Just use a water or gel based moisturizer in those oily areas as they will absorb easier.

[@k8yt575]

Hello can you specify what are the products you stopped using and the products you used as better alternative? Cause I also have the witch hazel toner+aloe vera moisturuzer and planning to take a tretenoin for my acne break out.

[@flutemusic88]

@@chandracox6814 I’ve always moisturize. Aloe vera IS a moisturizer, gel and water based as mentioned. Just a very light, natural one. I meant add an additional moisturizer, which I did and gave no taken out as my skin has gotten oily again, so I’m back to just aloe vera.

[@flutemusic88]

@@k8yt575 I stopped primarily anything with Retinol, as Tretinoin is a stronger retinoid. I also cut out chemical exfoliants, like AHAs and BHAs, anything with Salicylic and Glycolic Acids. The toner and aloe vera is fine with Tretinoin.

[@libbymorehouse4466]

I’ve been using Tretinoin for years now. I feel like I definitely did too much at first with other actives because no one explained it to me. Now I have a good balance but I still have acne. Not sure if my skin is used to it now

[@glitter7777]

Which percentage do you use?? 0.1 is suggested for acne

[@jayyykayyy]

I’m starting .01 for acne

[@isamb777]

This was so helpful Kelly thank you. I’m thinking about getting tretinoid for aging since I’m in my 30’s now and actually my next appointment with my doctor is next week so right on time lol. Thanks for the thorough review 🤗

[@CJAmara]

If you’ve been thinking about it, definitely bring it up with your doctor. Tretinoin is the best thing I’ve ever done for my skin. When you get into a nice rhythm with it, it’s soo soo great

[@isamb777]

@@CJAmara thank you Amara 🤗

[@erikalynnn4440]

Yay! A Saturday video. Love you great update!! 💗💗

[@KellyGooch]

Thank you for watching!!

[@jill_the_organized_hoarder]

Loved this video! Lots of really helpful information.

[@maithaoyang4691]

I feel great using retinol cream. My face is more cleaner now. love it💜

[@pattycarljackson]

I started using retinoids because of Dr dray and I used adapalene which was great then I went to Neutrogena rapid wrinkles repair then I went to tretinoin and I use the highest strength now and its only been a year and my skin didn't get sensitive or peel or red and I usually have issues with using certain products and I thought id have issue with tretinoin but I am happy I didn't because its done great things for my skin. I do suggest trying the new Neutrogena tinted sunscreens they are amazing.

[@Doyoufeelboneeta]

If any of y’all live close to the border or are visiting Mexico, you can find Trentinoin .05% at any pharmacy for $38 pesos (roughly $2 give or take). Its EXTREMELY INEXPENSIVE THERE. ❌ But please have some knowledge of the product before buying. ❌

[@syp123]

? do you need a prescription?

[@karensoto5523]

@@syp123 no prescription needed, you can get tretinoin over the counter at around 20 dollars, the big lab products 👌

[@shelbyanumandla7499]

Your skin looks amazing! Thanks for the info!

[@tribalwildling9926]

I have a strong hunch tretonoin triggers melasma on skin of colour. Last evening, my sister who's been applying Retin-A (0.05%) cream for the past few months alarmingly told me that she'd noticed the appearance of melasma on her face (for the first time), asking me if it was because of Retin-A. (Unlike me, she's had great skin all her life. She's in her 30s.) I've been troubled ever since, because personally I have also faint melasma on my forehead and both my cheeks which I can now say appeared after I started using Retin-A microgel (0.04%). It was my sister's query that made me join the dots. And yes, I apply sunscreen religiously (though many a time, I forget to reapply. Of late, I've been carrying a sunstick- Isntree). So my request to you is: could you kindly let me know if the culprit is Retin-A? Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

[@ShyRage1]

You get the answer?

[@ridahaaaa6021]

I think its coz anything irritating can make melasma worse but in the long run it can help melasma

[@anuradhamore1393]

I just used it a month and I also noticed my melasma is darker I am brown so now I stop using it I am not sure about restarting please share your experiences

[@0G14-c6m]

Irritation, dryness and resulting inflammation aggravate melasma. If you use ANY actives that cause these and no sunscreen + any heat causing activities, melasma gets worse. Been there, done that ☹️ BUT, some of that old, deep rooted pigmentation may just be coming to the surface, which is a good thing! So hard to tell, unfortunately.

[@zoyaabeer1970]

Have you used your sunscreen at day time ?? If any of you are using tritinoin. Than you have to-wear sunscreen must in day time …

[@morganophelia5963]

i love sunday riley's lighthearted sunscreen its a perfect hybrid sunscreen

[@rubyjordyn]

Love this info tysm! Im starting Tretinoin with active acne & combo skin. My derm prescribed me clindamycin which i love you said you feel helped you prevent purging. Can i have a run down on your am and pm routine your first months of usage. I will be purchasing the niacinamide moisturizer you recommended and some hydrating…

[@rubyjordyn]

serums and sunscreen recommendations but can i please have your skincare routine for am and pm the first months please

[@majooleonmagnani5246]

so I just got tretinoin prescribed and the first night I didn't even patch test (i was too excited and confident, also I have never had sensitivity whith chemical exfoliants) and maybe I applied slightly more... I had a very mild warmth on my face the next 2 days (i didn't apply anything other the cerave cream I have) and then it went away so I applied again last night only putting cream on the spots I felt the irritation and now i'm perfect :)

[@ellee6265]

Hi, thank u for sharing your journey. What tretnion brand do you buy?

[@leander8840]

if you have dry skin try out the cosrx aloe spf! It's my absolute dry skin fave and works well under makeup too

[@tahidy]

thank you for this video very helpful

[@CaesarAugustus.]

I recommend the COSRX 96 Snail Mucin Skin Barrier Repair Essence if using Tretinoin. I swear it's been a godsend during my retinization process.

[@olamahfouz3503]

How do you use it? Before or after tretinoin

[@CaesarAugustus.]

@@olamahfouz3503 now that I’m used to Tret I use it after, but I was using it before previously. If the dryness gets to be too much, I recommend taking a night off and using CeraVe’s healing ointment after moisturizing.

[@flanamom]

Great video Kelly! You gave excellent and clear advice about using tretinoin. I had used tretinoin, as Retin A, for years back in my 30s through early 50s (I am now 67) and still use it but just occasionally, like on the occasional breakout or around my crows feet (totally works). After regularly using tret for years and discontinuing either because my insurance stopped paying for it or just out of whatever, I didn't want to deal with the flakes and other issues of early use again with the 0.05% I'd always used. You reminded me that there's 0.025%, which is a perfect strength to start (or restart) at. My skin has tolerated "retinal" well in the meantime (a step stronger than retinol but still below tretinoin), so now I'm excited to ask my MD for an RX for 0.025%. The "sandwich method" as you outlined is an excellent way to go, especially for those of us with skin a little more sensitive, dry, etc. You look beautiful as always, my NY neighbor (I'm across the river in NJ). Enjoy this beautiful and a bit cooler spring we are having! 🌷

[@jodydiou]

Kelly I have a question: where exactly do you put/place your Trentinoin? I use it for aging not acne. I watched Pampered Wolf Gemma & she said to only use it on forehead, cheeks,+chin but not in the middle of the face or neck. I'd love your recommendation

[@CJAmara]

@@MSUSPARTANS1973 what I first started using tretinoin, I was placing it on my under eyes like nobody’s business. The sensitivity and pain… my under eyes looked like scared tomatoes. Never again

[@anelaostojic2530]

omg!!! was so hoping you’d do a video about your skincare routine! thank you for sharing

[@KellyGooch]

Thank you for watching! And yes, those are two of my favorites!

[@LoveConquersAll888]

Great video. Thanks so much for the time stamps

[@thatsprettymuchitox]

Been using this med since I was 19 (currently 26) I would say the past year I have been using it consistently and my skin is good. If I get a pimple (I don’t know why, even if I don’t pick it I get left with a wonderful scar) this med makes it go away lol

[@ShyRage1]

Any sides?

[@thatsprettymuchitox]

@@ShyRage1 mainly dryness of the skin

[@ItzEdward]

@@thatsprettymuchitox how many times a week do you use it, and do you apply moisturizer before it, if yes how long before?

[@Lisa-yn5du]

I wish to start using tret for anti aging but in my country it is only on prescription, for acne reasons. I will try eating lots of chocolates which might cause my skin to breakout at the time i have a dermatologist appointment. I will ask to start it for acne reasons. Hopefully he or she will prescribe me.

[@meowww22]

Im currently using retinol, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, AHA/BHA & niacinamide as part of my routine (alt days). Are these considered actives? If i want to start on tretinoin do I have to stop using the other products? Sorry if this is a stupid question. The more videos I watch, the more confuse I get

[@anamikakhan593]

Yes all of these are Actives. And some of them pair really well with many other actives. But, you need to make sure you are not over doing with the actives especially the strong one's like Retinoids and AHA/BHA. Salicylic acid is basically BHA and there are some other acids like Glycolic and lactic acid which are AHAs. So those you should Probably not use for more than twice a week(though BHA can be used daily if you have extremely oily skin) and Retinol can be used on the rest of the nights but you should never pair it with any of the AHAs/BHA or some other actives like Vitamin C. But Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid pair well with AHAs/BHA and Retinol/Tretinoin. And Retinols/Tretinoin and AHAs/BHA(AKA chemical exfoliants) must only be used in your night time skincare routine as they make your skin photosensitive. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP OF ALL IS YOUR SUNSCREEN EVERYDAY. Find one that you enjoy using(but make sure its SPF50 with PA++++ for maximum protection) without religious use of sunscreen, You'll actually end up doing more damage to the skin than good. Hope this helps :)

[@anamikakhan593]

And No you won't have to stop using other actives while you are on Tretinoin. You just won't be using most of them the nights youll be using Tretinoin. As I said Niacinamide and Hyaluronic pair really well with Tretinoin/Retinols and are suggested to help with dryness Tretinoin/Retinols can bring.

[@meowww22]

@@anamikakhan593 omg you are a lifesaver :0 these are so well explained. Thank you so much! I didnt know you shouldnt use salicylic everyday. Ive been doing it x2 daily. you really just saved my routine because it was all over the place before and ive been mixing actives wrongly. Thank you so much. I just bought tretinoin and will start using it once a week for now. Thank you again 🧡🧡

[@anamikakhan593]

@@meowww22 I'm really glad I could help :) Feel free to reach out to me if you shall ever need any help understanding.

[@chandracox6814]

I keep trying to find an answer to my question but have yet to find it so here's hoping you can answer it! Should I continue using my Tretinoin even though I am peeling? I have no irritation, just mild peeling. I've been using Tretinoin for a while now (more than a year) and am at 0.1%, the strongest strength possible after building up to it. But I only use it 2 to 3x a week and would like to increase that usage. But I am still having some peeling, even after using the sandwich method. Is it ok to keep using Tretinoin during peeling? Thanks!

[@lynetteroach43]

They say to moisturize after for the peeling

[@kateliness2]

Did you use any Retinol or any other type products before tret? 🙂 wondering if I should try something more gentle first.

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

That's what I'm doing.. Starting with retinol, then will go to retinaldehyde, then retinoic acid.

[@katsumiis4699]

I went straight to 0.01% tret and I haven't found it to be too intense so far. Goodluck!

[@KellyGooch]

Great question! I was using over the counter retinol products for a few years before starting tret.

[@kateliness2]

@@KellyGooch Thank you!

[@StimuluusChecks]

so though im not far into my rountine this girl is DEFINITELY telling the truth as my dermatlogist prescribed me THE SAME exact products I dont rlly know whats on my face but I wanna say acne which is what my dermatologist said but to me it doesnt its like blind pimples theres no head or nothing I also have eczema. My mom said it looks like a rash like hives like I was allgeric to something but its been constantly there for some months so im starting my journey today for 6 weeks hopefully it works because im in school and those kids r RUTHLESS... But this is my skincare routine: I started off on a shampoo that was prescribed to me for face/hair but the hair is like once a week but I try not to do that since I am African American. Then I moisturize with a lotion ngl my dermatoligst said Cetaphil but I was still dry and I heard Cerave moisturizer is better with Trtinoin Then at night I only do Cera Ve face wash and moisturizer Then the next day I do my shampoo(face) And at night I do my cerave face wash THEN my Tretinoin and if dryness which is pretty much guranteed with this cream use a moisturizer in which I use Cerave And then repeat I heard its ok to use Trentonoin daily at NIGHT since its very reactive with sunlight but i have sensitive skin so I do it every other

[@daniel-bc5sp]

Will this help with blackheads? My biggest insecurity is my large pores on my nose, I'm hoping it will help reduce the size or at the very least, keep them from getting clogged?

[@dino9607]

I’m on curology and they’ve done a great job at what they’ve prescribed me in the past but I decided I wanted something new as it felt like my skin was getting used to the old formula (I was curology with the same formula for 2-3 years), and the new formula that they put me on has 0.007% tretinoin in it and it has made me break out soooo bad. I’ve only been on it for a month now and I’m terrified. My skin has so many little bumps on it and I’ve been getting cystic acne as well. All within 4 weeks! 😓 The breakouts have been all over my face but mostly on my cheeks.

[@Milaarce12]

You should tell them to change your formula, I am on Curology as well and they made a change to my prescription they added 0.01 of tretinion.

[@debbieotoole1072]

This was so helpful, i want to start Tretinoin because my hormonal acne is driving me crazy, i do get little breakouts on other parts of my face but my Paula's Choice BHA sorts that right out but it's not getting rid of my jawline breakouts

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

Do you spray perfume or body spray around your neck area? Or have hair with product on it that touches that part of your face? Sometimes that can be the culprit. Just a thought 💛

[@mumijevi]

Wow, gorgeous results! Sucks that I'm allergic to it :( Wish I could find something with the same anti-acne/anti-ageing components.

[@mumijevi]

@@mufferducker822 I'm allergic to all vit A derivatives.

[@silverbowftw5225]

Bakuchiol is a promising ingredient

[@nwetyinwin3788]

Thanks very much for your useful tips!

[@irokobear6674]

Kelly you look phenomenal!

[@biogirl1381]

doing this treatment always scared me and it still does.

[@kbravo.1113]

GIRL SAME

[@Defne-pg98]

I am 19 years old and have used roaccutane, I still have acne scars and porous skin with discoloration. Is retinol the right choice?

[@Kaniwani]

You kind of look like Nina Dobrev. And your skin looks so nice and radiant! I love Tretinoin and mix it with a Niacinamide + N-Acetyl Glucosamine serum. I've had great results with it.

[@Bree90210]

Does phone light and tv (artificial lights) affect the tretinoin?

[@CaesarAugustus.]

I'm not acne-prone, the occasional pimple might pop up every blue moon, but Tretinoin showed me there's gunk hidden under my skin, and I am mildly purging.

[@dawnelltokarchuk8070]

You can use topical clindamycin long term.

[@joemersiploc8510]

I consulted with a derma, he prescribed me with tret .5% and benzoyl peroxide, but he didn't prescribed me with any moisturizer, goodluck to my skinbarrier.

[@secretangel4848]

Benzoyl peroxide with retinol will Ruin your face!

[@angelarosesanandres7068]

Any updates?

[@ozzyqueen73]

I actually have oily skin and I love the dew drops.

[@ramanbrar5140]

Your jawline has improved significantly. What did you do?

[@noorfidhacheekoth3014]

hi..I was going to start tretinoin but then I saw some videos of how tretinoin increases facial hair and now I am reluctant. I already have small black hairs on my upper lip and chin area. I am afraid tretinoin wil increase this. Anyone gone through the same?

[@TR-vh1fi]

Try La Roche-Posay Anthelios sunscreen

[@Ohkeh640]

Wish they made a bigger cheaper bottle :)

[@Ohkeh640]

I’ll buy that after I run out of my la Roche posay oil skin sunscreen 50+ as people say the anthelios sits good under makeup

[@paritroiana1386]

I don't flake using it. I never did but gave it up. I've used now for a month and still no flaking. Does this mean it is not going to work well for me?

[@Ohkeh640]

It’s working keep going

[@Ohkeh640]

Are you moisturising after or before

[@susannovak8263]

I never had flaking, either, but that doesn’t mean it’s not working. My skin has improved so much over the past two or three years I’ve been using it

[@julia.b]

Does it take 3 months to see any results or 3 months for it to clear? I have been using for a month and a bit and I don’t know if I’m purging. When I started I developed a bunch of pimples but it’s been weeks and they are still there in the same spots. I’m not seeing any improvement and sometimes even new pimples in new areas of my face develop. Is this normal and part of the process I can’t find anything about it

[@kbravo.1113]

Update?

[@julia.b]

@@kbravo.1113 Honestly im not sure, I think that it has started to improve but there is a lot of scarring

[@legendlarry4824]

I have been using for 2 months and I’m purging like crazy, I’m on my third month now and just super frustrated

[@eyoo9962]

I'm 6 months in on tretinoin and I still have red marks left by the acne, my skin is still very textured and I still get occasional acne 😭😭 How long til the marks fade? I use tret .05 cream MWF

[@snehasonkamble4134]

I have been using tretion for 3 months my face has become clear but nowadays it's getting little ichy and little bumps after 3 months what should I do

[@kattynelly8650]

How many months did you use tretinoin before using facial scrub and serum

[@baileydubs]

I am about to start tret!!!! I’m scared and excited!!!!

[@KellyGooch]

It’s so worth it!

[@CJAmara]

Don’t be scared. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for my skin and fingers crossed, it’ll be great for you. Just start slow, keep your routine simple, keep your skin hydrated, don’t put around your eyes and you’ll be fine.

[@mepreetysoul]

@@CJAmara hyyy I'm also thinking about starting it but I'm very scared plz tell me I've sensitive skin should I use it I

[@byungroberts7555]

Me too

[@baileydubs]

@@byungroberts7555 made this comment in spring of 2022 and it’s been the best skincare choice I’ve made!!

[@sylph99]

How often do you use it? I only use it once a week. The weakest one 0.025

[@meandyou7455]

Can i apply hydroquinoin nd kojic acid cream for the rest of the week if i am applying trtnoin once a week for few hours pm.?

[@graciedonnelly5909]

I want to start it! But scared of the hair growth? Has anyone had a lot of facial hair?

[@wearelegion1163]

It does not cause hair growth

[@MrSam00007]

1 week in already in purging phase but very mild, 2 months in Accutane. My face is dry as a desert if I don't use moisturizer. But my doctor didn't advise me to use it gradually. He asked me to apply it every night pea size drop. My skin in morning feels like it has burned but post moisturizing feels better. I am sure its just a phase but I see my scars kinda fading. However I am mositurizing thrice a day. Yes SPF 50 is my best friend. 😅 But I am so stoked to see the results. My doctor has asked me to come back in 2 months.

[@morganophelia5963]

im goin to be starting tretinoin via determatica hopefully next week it should be here i always heard it take a few years to really get those results that are great

[@stylefoodwithlaila4914]

Great video and thorough. The tips given useful also. I have oily skin, I use the retinol A, la mer skin cleanser, la mer intense mask and the la mer cream at night and La mer sunscreen during day time. Winter time or if Im going to an event I add the La mer oil on top of my day moisturizer. I love the results retinol A give, quick acne killer and discoloration corrector and my skin is brighter. I am still waiting for the anti aging effect.

[@TZ2nd]

Im almost certain it was the clindomycin because i was on clindomycin the first time and cleared in 4 weeks. But this time im not and its been 4 weeks and i am stilllll going through it… HEAVILY

[@ot7stan207]

I wonder if mine is expired lol I have been using it for a year and it never reacted to it at all, but my skin is better for usre

[@sierraskyebaker5287]

how many weeks before you increased the frequency?

[@madelinesmith6306]

Can you do a video of your AM and PM routines for skincare?

[@lilacreations6378]

It was definitely the tret that softened the forehead line. Unless you’re using something in your routine stronger than tret. And I doubt that

[@byungroberts7555]

Is it prescribed with refills?

[@sandybowers5085]

I definitely need to watch this video again and take notes!!! So much great information here!!! Thanks, Kelly ❤️I love your videos❤️👍🏼🥰

[@thebettermariah7753]

It’s like no matter what I do, none of my doctors will prescribe me tret. It’s always clindamycin or an oral such as doxycycline. But those are always so temporary. I’ve had to change drs quite a few times due to moving these last 2 years but none of my previous providers will allow the idea of tret. It’s so frustrating and I can’t understand why.

[@flutemusic88]

There are online services where a doctor will review your request and prescribe it for you. Even bill your insurance or send to a pharmacy. You do usually have to pay a consultation fee: mine was $40. I used Nurx, and it worked great.

[@miliconhobbies]

@@flutemusic88 ugh I just looked up Nurx but it’s unavailable in my state 😭 what a letdown lol. Hopefully I find a doctor who can help

[@barbaraschmitt85]

Have you checked curology or dermatica online prescription services? Dermatica is from the UK but they do deliver to the US and a few other countries

[@itsbritt9155]

Ask them to prescribe it

[@k74728]

@@miliconhobbies I got my prescription through Favor. I'm not sure what state you're in, but maybe that's an option?

[@fatimaazzahrabenjida2542]

I want to start this journey too but the first time i used tretinoin it burnt my skin specifically the area around my mouth(dryness , redness, and flaky skin)and the pimples in my forehead just got worst

[@Icerosegaming]

Youre not supposed to apply around mouth or nose or near eyes/corners.

[@Marctheshark81]

You’ve only been on it for 7 months and you’ve already diminished the appearance of a pretty significant wrinkle (forehead) ??? What other products or procedures have you had, because those results come after a significantly longer period of time.

[@milenarusso3457]

Consigli utili 🎉🎉 leiebellissima 🎉🎉❤

[@bunnsberry3236]

Were you using it on your neck?

[@SJoyy]

Sunscreen?

[@kaylacarpenter272]

I'm so allergic to clindamycin.

[@soubiakhalid2738]

I m using tretnoin 0.25% from last 6 months but still no visible result..

[@pajamamama5965]

This is a really fantastic video! Like you I've watched plenty of KZbin videos trying to get educated about Trenton knowing before starting usage. I think all your advice is spot-on. I started right around the same time as you did actually. However I'm 45 and was dealing with oiliness, hormonal breakouts as well despite trying over-the-counter adapalene first for over a year. Like you I had no Purge at all. The first time I used it my skin acted like it was on fire using the gel .025%. Using it every third night with moisturizer sandwich method works great. Here at the 6-month mark I'm thrilled with the anti-aging results I'm seeing. Within one month I had my acne clear up and it was amazing. Truly it's a more powerful ingredient than anything else I've tried so far in the past 5 years of anti-aging skincare, and I've tried a lot. For anyone who is using adapalene for anti-aging, I highly recommend switching over to Trentinoin, there is just no contest, and I'm so grateful I was brave enough to try it. All those side effects in the early days are so hard to Grapple with it but eventually gets better and it's so worth it. I still only use it every third night because that's what I heard is the bare minimum, 72 hours apart in usage. My skin looks younger at age 45 than it did at age 40.

[@Kimemp73]

Where can I buy?

[@manojreddy123]

Why not Arazlo lotion?

[@Ohkeh640]

Been using every day for over a week now. First few days I did tret first then moisturiser after. After watching dr dray I’m now doing cerave moisturiser in the tub first on face neck and chest. Then 45 min later apply tretinoin. No issues. I break out on my chest area so I want to apply tret there.