BEST SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR DRY, IRRITATED SKIN | HOW TO CALM DOWN RETINOL/TRETINOIN IRRITATION!

[@eringray8026]

This makes me feel better. I have been struggling with tretinoin for almost two years and I was wondering why I couldn’t seem to get past the irritation. It’s way better than when I began but still an issue. Thanks for this video!

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

I am so happy to hear that ☺️ It sounds like we are tolerating Tretinoin the exact same way 🙋🏼‍♀️ There will be a light at the end of the tunnel at some point lol!!

[@rickyhogan3761]

Your channel has really become one of my favorites. You always give amazing tips that I’ve personally used and seen incredible results with. Keep up the great work! Thanks for the skincare advice and tips.

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Aw thank you so much.. I am really happy to hear that🥰

[@kellyc3897]

Oh my gosh, Ashley, if you want another excellent propolis product for irritation, you have to try Wishtrend's Polyphenols in Propolis Ampoule. It has more of a serum consistency but it works miracles whenever you've overexfoliated or have sensitized skin due to retinoids. Lovely video as usual 🤗

[@cathyhanson5885]

I was reading the ingredients for this product that you mentioned and it sounds wonderful. I was so impressed with all the soothing ingredients it has in it and the website lists a description of almost all of the ingredients, I think I will try this.

[@kellyc3897]

@@cathyhanson5885 you won't regret it! 😊

[@cathyhanson5885]

@@kellyc3897 Thanks for the helpful information Kelly

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Ohhhhhh I will definitely have a look into that product.. Thanks so much for sharing🥰 Love a good product recommendation 😉

[@mariemcgrath8681]

I needed this video & I only use Retinol!! Been looking red & irritated so I stopped using Retinol (have older sensitive skin & possibly some small skin cancers). Skin clearer now. However, your calming products appear better than my old moisturisers. Thank you for appearing 'real' not too many other Influencers mention side effects & show themselves !!

[@nariepittman4632]

Aloe Vera gel under your moisturiser is a God send I use it all the time, it really helps that Tretinoin irritated skin 😘

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Oh I can definitely see that being beneficial.... I will keep that in mind ☺️

[@carole3445]

Miss Ash great tips for dry skin!

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Glad it was helpful☺️

[@paulab9148]

I do almost the same things as you do. I use the Tret for 3 days, then take 2 days off. By taking those 2 days off I find I get far less irritation and flaky skin. The CosRx Comfort Ceremide Cream is a true game changer for my skin. I find it works well as part of the evening routine. TO's amino acids + B5 is happy in my skin routine as well. ~ Paula

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Yes I agree. Taking a little break with 1 or 2 days off really makes a difference with dryness.. ❤️

[@Jackie-tr9ey]

Hey! If you like the ordinary AA+b5 and the feeling of the propolis toner, you would probably like the TIAM vita B5 toner. It has the panthenol and humectants but also has peptides and ferments/antioxidants! And it’s got that more viscous texture like the propolis toner that really hugs in the hydration! As a fellow Canadian I love seeing your routines and know I can always find the products you use :p thanks for your videos!

[@rockingthechange]

Great video. I have been using tret for 3 years and I have to do a soothing routine once a week.

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Thanks so much!! Yes!! Even if my skin doesn't need it I still think it's nice to do once in a while ❤️

[@83msmoon]

Thanks alot for sharing with us... Also instead of your oat cleanser as a calming mask ,you can use aveeno oat soothing bath treatment as a mask for 10 min you can find it in baby aisle at Walmart.. I use it it is very calming to the skin.

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

You're so welcome!! That is great to know.. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@catherinedesilets8960]

Thanks Beautiful! I got such terrible irritation recently from exfoliating acid that I am but afraid to start the RetinA prescription but I will in a few weeks :) I also healed my skin using that inkylist oatmeal cleanser, followed by aloe Vera gel & the Oatmeal moisturizer I’ll be referring to this video A LOT possibly as I start the RetinA 😬

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

You are so welcome 🥰 Best of luck with your Retin-A journey ❤️

[@catherinedesilets8960]

@@SincerelyMissAsh Thank you! One quick question: can I use the cereve retinol cream you use on your neck to blend the RetinA onto my face you think? Or do I have to get that Obagi product to blend ..

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

@@catherinedesilets8960 I personally wouldn't only because Tretinoin is strong enough as it is on it's own so if you pair it up with a retinol this pairing could be harsh on the skin and could lead to further irritation/dryness. If you think your skin could handle the pairing then of course that would be up to you. You don't need the Obagi product to help spread the Tretinoin evenly. You could just use a moisturizer to do that but the reason I have the Obagi is because of the Alpha Arbutin ingredient in it which helps with hyperpigmentation but then of course I have the added effects of the spreadability of Tretinoin.

[@catherinedesilets8960]

@@SincerelyMissAsh Perfect. Well my skin is like yours hyper sensitive & I do have hyperpigmentation So I’ll just buy that product you had recommended.. (in my notes ) & thanks for the quick response:)

[@mimimoon6082]

Great video Ms. Ash! Excellent tips and recommendations. I love TIL oat cleansing balm too. I'm definitely going to try this routine. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a fabulous day. xxxx

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Thank you so much!! I hope you enjoy the routine as much as I do☺️ Have a great day!

[@mojgansabour3129]

Very appreciated, I really needed this🙏❤️

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Happy to hear that 🥰

[@tina_smt]

I use the oat cleansing balm as a soothing mask too! I also love the Aample:N ceramide shot and the Iunik beta glucan too. Both work great on irritated tret skin 🙂 Love the entire Cosrx propolis line.

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

That is great to hear.. There are so many wonderful products to help with irritated skin ☺️

[@gizzy7141]

Great video! 😘

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Thank you! 🤗

[@pajamamama5965]

Interesting video! I use adapalene rather than tret and my skin gets this way too. I was relieved to hear that Dr. Dray says that we can still get the same benefits from these retinoids if we use them every other night. Same for the moisturizer sandwich method. So I do both of these things, and that helps so much with the side effects. I love the inkey list oatmeal cleansing balm, so I will try using it the way you suggested

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

The sandwich technique definitely helps a lot for sure 🙋🏼‍♀️ Yes! Try using the Oat cleansing balm as a mask.. It's life changing!

[@pajamamama5965]

@@SincerelyMissAsh Thank you!

[@evaortiz424]

Great tips! Thank you very much Ashley 😊😘

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Thanks Eva ☺️

[@shawnaborrell9453]

I was curious if we'd have any similar products in our soothing routines. We don't 😅. Mine is: Cleanser: The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser then: 1. Geek and gorgeous liquid hydration 2. Glossier super pure 3. Geek and gorgeous less stress 4. Skinbetter science trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment 5. La Roche Posay Baume B5

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Your routine sounds amazing as well 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@cathyhanson5885]

I have the same issue with Tretinoin, I’ve been using it since January 2021 and if I use it several days in a row I have redness, peeling, tightness and my face actually burns. Hopefully it will eventually get use to this product.

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Your skin should eventually get used to it. Everyone is different though☺️

[@ridgeforrester5199]

@@SincerelyMissAsh hello ash,just wondering if your skin was this red before you started using tretonoin..? I have very red reactive skin like you,even when i touch it,moisturise it ect it always turns red...The only place on my face that doesn't turn red are my under eyes like yours lol...!! I also use tretonoin and have done so for the last 10 years.

[@catalinarandle6420]

Hi lovely Ash 🤗 fortunately for me I don’t experience severe irritation from my Tretinoin 0.05% prescription. But I do get the occasional pealing around mouth. Yes 🙌🏼 COSRX synergy toner is is my night routine along with Beauty of Joseon repair serum and Hylamide SubQ skin. That’s all I use as serums and toner at night. I am a minimalist now 😂 and it sooo works ! For me as an aid to help with dryness works well the Avene Cicalfate 👍

[@catalinarandle6420]

PS ☺️ You must must try the Elf cleansing balm ! Not so much nourishing but very good to take off the makeup with good ingredients 💪🏼

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Yes!! Love those products as well especially the Avene Cicalfate.. Gosh, there are so many soothing and calming products out there.. Love that you are a minimalist now 🤗

[@nelsonquinney2316]

Outstanding Great Routine Product For A Irrigation

[@nelsonquinney2316]

Happy Monday Everyone And Good Luck

[@monye9963]

This video is right on time.

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Yay!! Happy to hear that ❤️

[@michy2630]

This was so helpful. I sometimes get irritated--not monthly. If I wanted to buy these products and keep it more minimal what would be the top ones I should purchase?

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

I would definitely purchase the Ordinary Amino Acids, Cosrx Propolis Synergy Toner and the Comfort Ceramide Cream.. The toner can be optional but it truly helps calm irritated skin.

[@mariannewm26]

Exactly what I need right now since I started Differin 10 days ago 😅

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

The routine came just in time then 🥰 Happy to hear that!!

[@janicewood2210]

I saw a brand marketing document comparing so called natural skincare brands and Aveeno use a lot of irritants in their products. They actually came up in the red list in terms of being high in these ingredients so maybe check this out.

[@woodstockmary5346]

I'm still a Retinol Baby! I've been using Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair for about 5 months and wanted to bump up the strength a bit and chose The Ordinary 5% in Squalene. After the second night of using it (I might've done two nights in a row, or might've skipped a night; not sure) I noticed my skin slightly flaking. A little extra pink in my cheeks. My cheeks are often pink, so I don't know if it's related. I wonder what you think about the slight flakiness and how to best move forward? Continue at every other day for awhile? Less? What do you think about using my Neutrogena on the "off days" of using The Ordinary? Generally speaking, I do not have sensitive skin. You are my go-to lady for skin info! Am getting a couple of these products you recommend in this video.

[@carineabidaoud7727]

Have you ever tried the sandwich technique for applying tretnoine? I have started tretnoine (sandwich ingredients it with cream before and after) and never had a single day of redness or irritation. Just wondering

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Yes I have and it works great! I don't feel like I need to do the sandwich technique anymore but it's great to do when you are first starting out or someone experiences a lot of irritation.

[@lindahalkyard3151]

Oh I should say it might my vitamin C not sure

[@scrambledegg7908]

I don't understand why it's worth using Tretinoin if this is a regular side effect it gives you. Like yes you can cover up with makeup but still…..?

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

This is a very common side effect for a lot of people. The skin will acclimate to it eventually and it's worth continuing as the results are amazing!

[@michy2630]

I forgot to ask you what products do you stop using when your skin gets irritated?

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

I stop using Tretinoin, Direct Acids eg: Lactic Acid etc... If my skin is super irritated I will skip Vitamin C in the morning as well. Basically I stop all active ingredients until my skin is back to normal.

[@elsazepeda6588]

I had the same problem before I dont remember that I mention u that I was taking Doxycycline pills it was inflammatory my redness when I away but it make my skin very hydrated that my dryness when I away

[@BlobNeon]

I feel like my skin will never acclimate! Still waiting on that beautiful skin everyone says tretinoin will provide 🙃 Taking two days off to nourish and replenish sounds like a good idea so thanks!

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Aw it may take some more time. Everyone reacts so differently I find. Taking 2 or even more days off in-between applications is a great idea until you can increase your usage. Hang in there and moisturizer moisturize moisturize lol!

[@hamnatauqeer2111]

Does tretinoin and ordinary peeling solution does the same thing?

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

When I use Argireline in the morning I don't apply Vitamin C to my under eyes. The reason I said they can conflict is because this pairing can be irritating especially under the eyes and can impair the stability of the two ingredients.

[@lindahalkyard3151]

Hi I have been using tretinion for 3 weeks the same one as you the only irritation I have is my eye lids drives me nuts it’s the only place I feel dry I use the same thing under my eyes as on top and it’s only the lids that are dry

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Hmm... If you get too close to your eye area with tretinoin this can definitely happen. I have experienced this MANY times and I know exactly what you mean.. It's dry and flakey and not pretty to say the least lol!! Try to stay away from the under eyes. If you apply a moisturizer on top of Tretinoin and you are applying it to your under eyes and under brow bone you are actually spreading the Tretinoin around also which could lead to Tretinoin going to areas that we don't want. Vitamin C can also do this as well if you are applying it to the eye area...

[@elsazepeda6588]

Because I had same problem just like u now she give me pills to control my oily skin that I never had before and to lower my estrogen levels because when my periods come i break out too

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Oh that is interesting.... I don't know anything about Doxycycline but medication can play a role with skin side effects.

[@elsazepeda6588]

@@SincerelyMissAsh yes but is kind of scary for any side effects too I'm to chicken to try new medications 🤪🙃

[@traceytrotter9934]

This scares me, I just started and do not want to deal with this! I am curious though, if you use Tretinoin 5 or 6 days a week, how do you incorporate your other skincare into your nighttime routine?

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Don't let it scare you. Everyone tolerates Tretinoin so differently.. Well if I don't experience much irritation or dryness I will still take a day or two off and incorporate other products like lactic acid or something but I use quite a bit of products with my Tretinoin and then of course my morning routine is Vitamin C/antioxidants etc.

[@hamnatauqeer2111]

Omg can you use tretinoin 5 6 times a week?i heard max 2 times a week is enough, also can i use niacinamide with tretinoin?

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

Absolutely you can especially if your skin can tolerate that many times a week.. You can definitely use Niaciamide with Tretinoin as well. I do and love the pairing..

[@Lachicadechihuas]

Sorry but Maybe your irration is for all those products you put in your face. With any kind of retinol less is best. Especially using a cleanser as a leave cream 😳 doesn't matter how moisturizer.

[@bethbilous4720]

okay i have same problem around my mouth with tretoinin use. If i buy only one product which one should i buy?

[@SincerelyMissAsh]

I would say pick up the Cosrx Comfort Ceramide Cream 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@nelsonquinney2316]

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