Don't forget to mention that retinol should never be used around the eyes (even though you would really want to) because it is proven to damage the oil glands that moisturize the eye and over time can lead to dry eye disease (which may even be irreversible). There are way too many dermatologist videos on the topic that only consider the effects on the skin, but if you also check out what the opthalmologists are saying, they're pretty clear on the issue...
@myjungle20012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the info.
@SchlichteToven2 жыл бұрын
Damn, I'd better stop using it around my eyes! I already have dry eyes to begin with. But what if it migrates there from elsewhere on your face, since people usually use it at night and then go to sleep with their face on a pillow?
@aszechy2 жыл бұрын
@@SchlichteToven Yes, that can be an issue too, but I guess they don't know exactly. The video I saw said to leave out a huge area corresponding to where a sleep mask would be - that's essentially half your face... (I personally don't leave that much out but try to put the retinol on at least an hour before bed so it has time to absorb properly before I hit the pillow.) I guess you could try to experiment, maybe cut it out entirely for a while and see if your eyes improve.
@Trutheseker2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this
@andra44532 жыл бұрын
Olay have a product called Regenerist Retinol24 eye cream, i wonder if it's dangerous
@desleykakoulidisgallaway33822 жыл бұрын
Seriously the most, concise, clear, informative explanation yet- thanks a million for making it simple to understand. I didn’t have to wade through hours of waffle to get the point 👍🏻😍
@Anna-zu8nf Жыл бұрын
I use my retinol around my eyes, but it is a granactive retinoid and I ALWAYS put eye cream over it. I was told to do this by my optician, I wear contact lenses - so have to be careful around the eye area. So far so good!
@oseasviewer7108 Жыл бұрын
An excellent video on a complex subject - one important note: using Retinol increases sun sensitivity which means you need to protect your skin with a high SPF sunscreen which should be applied every single day.
@bettina_s Жыл бұрын
I heard from a dermatologist that actually this is not true (only if you took retinol aka vitamin A orally for acne). But of you don't use sun protection after using retinol, it's like you did nothing for your skin.
@ChinoMoreno246 ай бұрын
@bettina_s what if you apply the tretinoin at night?
@ChrisFryer78 Жыл бұрын
It is so great to have an Australian Doctor I loved you talk about Retinol as I am 79 and are starting to get and have lines. 💙
@exxonsnail10 ай бұрын
what retinol are you getting?
@ceciliaabdalla49542 жыл бұрын
Such a humble kind man
@IrynaS872 жыл бұрын
Important to mention that when using retinol one must be extra careful with the sun, since retinol drastically increases sensitivity to UV light, broad spectrum SPF is a must. Another thing - it is forbidden for pregnant and nursing women. Even if the chance of it affecting the baby is small - better to be on the safe side.
@_darkerblue Жыл бұрын
Hi. What good sunscreen would you suggest for super oily skin that don't leave a cast?
@modgal Жыл бұрын
@@_darkerblue try Cetaphil liposomal lotion
@Mel-pi2ns Жыл бұрын
Would you only use retinol in winter then?
@IrynaS87 Жыл бұрын
From what I know you can use any time of the year but must be extra careful with the sunlight. Any well known brand would do. It must be high protection (40 and above) and preferably broad spectrum (against both UVA and UVB rays).
@SarahPilko Жыл бұрын
@@_darkerblue If you are in the UK, I recommend using Eucerin Oil Control suncream SPF 50. I have oily acne skin and no breakouts at all. It is only £16 (£12 atm on offer) and lasts around 4-5 months with daily usage.
@SignorinaRottermeier2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you're back on youtube! Thanks a lot for this video!
@odorupompokorin223 ай бұрын
Have seen this advice 2 yrs ago in TikTok. I tried the cheap Cerave and I’m glad I am ok with it!
@indridas Жыл бұрын
Interesting, because as someone with acneic skin, I've been prescribed to use Epiduo which actually is a combination of adapalene (a topical retinoid) WITH benzoyl peroxide...it's a gel that I use only at night and I'm on the "extra strong" formulation of it now, and it's helped my skin a lot.
@РаяЧуковска Жыл бұрын
I use the same, but my skin gets really irritated after I use it for 3-4 nights in a row, any suggestions?
@taho1001 Жыл бұрын
@@РаяЧуковскаhow long have you been using it? If youve been using it for 3mos now maybe you should apply a gentle moisturizer before/after applying epiduo
@julianaprimas_ Жыл бұрын
@@РаяЧуковска Use it every other night OR ask your doctor to split in two different products - for example a benzoyl peroxide face wash (up to 3% would be ok) in the morning (dont forget the sunscreen) and the retinoid at night. Or one night retinoid and the other BPO.
@lelofahon Жыл бұрын
@@РаяЧуковскаdon't?
@user-lt1jd1ye3v11 ай бұрын
Try using it every other night
@bettina_s Жыл бұрын
Niacinamid and retinol are awesome together. I only use these two products together and they are working just fine. I think less is more in skincare. I actually use topical retinoid on my face (0.5% retinal) which works just fine for me and I have sensitive skin. For my eyes I use 0.2% retinol in a cream which should be fine for the oil glands too.
@sushitha1972 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me...how to use niacinamide and retinol together
@toommylee3362 Жыл бұрын
@@sushitha1972 Niacinamide comes in Moisturizer nowadays so just pick a moisturizer with it.
@vinkinpark Жыл бұрын
I am so happy you mentioned that I can keep on using azelaic acid. I have rosacea (but I'm controlling it very well after realising I'm lactose intolerant) but azelaic acid helps my skin massively. I'm super new to retinol so I found this video very informative :)
@onefineday9266 Жыл бұрын
I've been on Azelaic Acid 15% (rosacea) and over the counter retinol for 4 months and it's been amazing. No irritation. I just began tretinoin but I'm adding it very very slowly just to be on the safe side.
@Axhula Жыл бұрын
One of the most comprehensive videos on this, very complete! loved it, thanks so much!
@jenxsj3902 Жыл бұрын
I alternate with retinal. And Doc, I am living for your hair.
@tqrtre36-cf0 Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. This is a very knowledgeable and wise Doctor.
@irinakrinenko5614 Жыл бұрын
Retinol is my favorite component in cosmetics. I combine retinol with niacinamide as I have oily skin
@makeuplubr2 жыл бұрын
So glad to see you posting more regularly again. The information you provide is SO helpful and always presented in a simple and easy to understand manner.
@esperance2814 Жыл бұрын
❤❤
@jpintero63302 жыл бұрын
The Ordinary 1% is strong and perfect and under $10. Once in a while I get a defective bottle though.
@iiLuvvEminem2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean a defective bottle?
@amina13112 жыл бұрын
@@iiLuvvEminem probably a broken bottle lol
@froilanemeliano6551 Жыл бұрын
time stamp: 3:58 Azelaic Acid 4:49 ph 5:32 5:44
@JA-de6pe Жыл бұрын
Professional, informative, assertive and thorough! Thank you so much for this high quality video. It has helped a lot!
@DeSjeft8 ай бұрын
"Not all cheap products are bad, not all expensive products are good" followed by 100+ dollar recommendations.
@lukeg84664 ай бұрын
Yup. Just get 'The Ordinary Retinol' for £8/$10
@LedaSBotelho2 жыл бұрын
With Asian skin and hyper pigmentation, I really to be careful with scarring. Luckily I listen to your advice. Thanks Dr. Good-looking! 😘
@frenzbeltran6506 Жыл бұрын
The most helpful video so far for first time user of Retinol. Thank you so much 💕💕
@gingergolden2543 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE the murad retinol products. They are sooo good for my super dry, sensitive skin
@yeeroy2 жыл бұрын
In retrospect, I should have watched this video first before blasting my skin off with differin by applying it 3 nights in a row. I thought because it was the OTC formulation and I regularly use acids that my face could handle it 😅 And thank you for the section on what skin products can and cannot be used with retinoids! Very vital for the crazies who like to YOLO with a bunch bottles from the ordinary (can't be me 😜)
@xPikaRawr2 жыл бұрын
I did this and I purged instantly... now I use retinol alternative days..
@yeeroy2 жыл бұрын
@@xPikaRawr yeah i'll have to try again when I get the courage to
@lol3ndir Жыл бұрын
Because it’s really tempting haha we need to hold off from using it everyday day. I’m using retinol every 2 days.
@lapetitefleur34825 ай бұрын
My face feels so smooth and dry- I think I'm only gonna apply on my brow/forehead area and nose only now lol
@Clanahan122 жыл бұрын
Guys, the doc said we should not mix certain ingredients, but if they are already integrated in a product by the manufacturer it is most likely ok.
@ShadesofDiya Жыл бұрын
I am struggling from pigmentation on my skin. That's why I incorporated glycolic acid in my skincare routine. Is it okay, if I use both these ingredients on my skin (glycolic acid and retinol) but at different times of the day or week?
@KarlaSumera2 жыл бұрын
Another great vid, thanks Dr Davin Lim for making good skin care more accessible and easy to understand 🙌
@karenrio73142 жыл бұрын
Short and sweet and clear, loved this video!!
@konsueloramirez2 жыл бұрын
i loved this because if was short, concise and super informative
@alayah27342 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dr Lim for this concise and thorough video ❤️ I was looking for this piece of information for quite a bit a finally I have all the answers I needed
@Princetheone. Жыл бұрын
No one mentioned these combos and do and don’t so clearly 🙏🏻👌👌👌
@rebeccatuck7642 Жыл бұрын
Subscribed !! You're very thorough ! Easy to understand
@yashny Жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for. Thank you for the straight to the point explanation
@jayjaymoo2 жыл бұрын
I'm using retinol for the first time tonight (haven't even put it on yet). Just showered and washed my face, and put on toner. I went to my room to get dressed before putting on the retinol and I was browsing through KZbin when I came across this .. decided to watch it... I'm glad I did. The toner I use is a glycolic acid toner. I have sensitive skin so I know my skin would have been irritated af if I had put the retinol on right now!
@lhemsa73202 жыл бұрын
Hello plz would you tell me if the serum has worked for you ! Any development!!!
@iewutake2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the one that works best for me is the ordinary, and ive tried over 10 types
@copyadrianna2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Dr! You're a pleasure to listen to & explain everything so well!
@washingtonskies86982 жыл бұрын
It’s understood that acids might make it more prone to irritation if you have sensitive skin but it’s not exactly ‘bad’ for your skin. I read that not mixing acids with retinol came from a study that has now been disproven and using both in moderation especially with a good moisturizer is fine. I wonder what anyone’s experiences have been…
@kavyamadappa3941 Жыл бұрын
I use vitamin c . AHA and retinol together at night . Recommended by my doctor . I see no issues
@Robin-bn3hv Жыл бұрын
It all depends on your skin's tolerance level of whichever ingredients (acids or anything else) you want to use. My skin won't tolerate tretinoin (not yet, anyway) but does well with retinaldehyde, and I can layer it 1-3 times a week with a leave-on 10% AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) exfoliant. I can also use vitamin C (ascorbic acid) with it. Some people's skin won't tolerate vitamin C even without vitamin A (using this label to cover retinoic acid and all its derivatives like retinol) involved, so those people obviously shouldn't try layering vitamin C and vitamin A. Some people's skin is sensitive to glycolic acid at any strength but will tolerate mandelic acid, a gentler AHA; they might be able to use mandelic acid alongside vitamin A. If in doubt, the safest route, besides asking your own doctor, is to alternate days or time of day: use vitamin A at night and other active ingredients in the morning, or use vitamin A on a completely different day than other actives.
@enacheadriana6542 жыл бұрын
Please remember to let the skin dry after the shower for at least 30 minutes before retinol, if you are using a potent retinol, specially tretinoin (adapalen/differin)
@miyounova2 жыл бұрын
oh, how come? I often do my skincare with slightly damp skin cause I can't be bothered waiting.😄
@Robin-bn3hv Жыл бұрын
If you leave your just-washed skin unmoisturized for 30 minutes, your skin will lose hydration. That’s not what you want, especially while using a retinoid like tretinoin which can cause excessive dryness. Instead, go through your skincare routine as usual. After you apply a moisturizer to seal in hydration, apply the retinoid over it. That way, your skin’s nicely moisturized before vitamin A joins the party, plus a moisturizer can help buffer some of the retinoid’s irritating side effects.
@enacheadriana654 Жыл бұрын
@@Robin-bn3hv Yes, you can use a cream after washing (not necessarly), but you should wait 30 minutes before aplying tretinoin to avoid iritation. Beginners can try instead to "sandwich" tretinoin - Moisturiser + Tretinoin + Moisturiser
@Robin-bn3hv Жыл бұрын
@@enacheadriana654 Unless you're one of the (probably rare) people who truly don't need to use a moisturizer of some kind, it's a bad idea to let your freshly washed skin sit for 30 minutes without moisturizing it to prevent water loss. You can apply moisturizer and then wait 30 minutes to apply tretinoin over it, sure. But without moisturizer, people with dry skin, or even those with combo skin, will likely end up with even more dryness than tretinoin itself can cause. Also, you don't really have to sandwich tretinoin between 2 layers of moisturizer. You can if you want, of course. But all a retinoid newbie needs is a layer of moisturizer followed by tretinoin. The ol' sandwich method won't cause issues. I'm just saying it's not necessary for most newbies.
@ravensmagic2684 Жыл бұрын
@@Robin-bn3hvgreat comment, thanks! ❤️❤️❤️✌️
@irispetal4146 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, doctor! You are the best! Dana from Bucharest Roumania
@fatimabellaoui5358 Жыл бұрын
Also always use sun screen when you are using retinol otherwise you will burn and damage your skin
@greyzia0405 Жыл бұрын
Agree!
@metatron1980 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this very direct, simple, and practical advice for skin care. I have been using them for quite some time my retinol from Korea and Niacinamide- it works great on my skin, especially on the face. My face is always hydrated and soft. Thank you Dr Lim
@em-hw3cv Жыл бұрын
Please do a video on pregnancy/breastfeeding safe skincare and skin treatments
@patriciatrovatti3932 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Simple, rapid and useful, with lots of important info.
@jeanettelim16882 жыл бұрын
Such a great video. Easy to understand for beginners. Thanks Doc 😊
@OnlyRandi10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video ❤❤❤❤ what a knowledgeable Dr.
@setychan76842 жыл бұрын
Hello sir Davin. I would like to thank you for showing me the DermaRollers. My face definitely improved since then.
@thandiwemoagi88022 жыл бұрын
You are my favorite Dermatologist
@lighthouse37312 жыл бұрын
I started using Olay retinol24 cleanser and moisturizer. I feel like my skin has really been improved.
@greyzia0405 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information, Dr Davin! ❤
@lilystonne41082 жыл бұрын
Thank you, especially for the information on what to use with retinol and what not to use with it. I have a bottle of The Ordinary .05% and a bottle of 1%. I was reluctant to start retinol but now I will proceed.
@xelaklement3367 Жыл бұрын
That was very straight to the point and helpful thank you!
@AnabelaGaspar Жыл бұрын
Brilliant explanation, clear and concise. thank you !!❤
@anisatuykine892 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, precise and straight to the point ! Thanks
@mandyhoover3166 Жыл бұрын
You made this easy to understand. Thank you!
@Angelofloveandhappiness Жыл бұрын
I was trying to find a video w these facts. I finally found this video AFTER i already put retinol eye cream on WITH vitamin C. Well at least now i know! Thanks
@ag-1082 жыл бұрын
Great video. Everything in simple words. Thanks
@daisyrosario34382 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr.Lim!💯
@EmmaGraceDaMehBeh2 жыл бұрын
My daughter just bought some for me today. Very informative. Thank you!
@toommylee3362 Жыл бұрын
Hey Guys, You can in fact used Retinol with Vitamin C during the night. Here is how you do it. Cleanse your face and let it dry then apply vitamin C, wait for at least 30 mins for your skin ph to come back to normal (since Vit. C has lower ph than retinol) then apply retinol. Wait 5 to 10 min then apply moisturizer with niacinamide. Now if you have sensitive skin, I would only use one of the two product until you skin get used to it.
@MarziehTavassoli-bz8mw Жыл бұрын
Thank you doctor for great recommendation 🙏
@beckyluk65872 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the context and the simple way it is presented. Thank you.
@lipglosslover83 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video ! I learned so much ..
@-nellie-m37112 жыл бұрын
It’s interesting how dermatologist have different opinions on how to use Retinol, especially about pairing it with your vitamin C, I was using prescription strength Tretinoin at .05% for awhile and saw absolutely no results, then I went up to .01% and still didn’t see any results, I had absolutely no irritation from it whatsoever, then I switched my skincare products to Osmosis which uses Retinaldehyde and finally after using this brand of skincare my skin has never looked so good and I follow up with Truth Treatments C balm, as my last step in my night time routine, I use Truth Treatment trio system in my morning skincare routine followed by my sunscreen SPF 50+, everything I use works well under my makeup when I wear it, medical grade skincare products are the only ones that actually work for my @62 years young skin, along with my twice a year Botox, everything works together. Cheers from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺
@JasminMiettunen2 жыл бұрын
I think the different opinions are because there’s no inherent issue with combining retinoids and vitamin C, just that both can be irritating, so using them at the same time would be double irritating. The amount of vitamin C in most creams is pretty low, so it shouldn’t cause irritation, but high concentrations in a vitamin C serum can be irritating. So it depends on your skin if you can use certain products together or not.
@keychains5806 Жыл бұрын
@@JasminMiettunenI might be asking too late but I've recently been using the CeraVe retinol serum at night and it's been doing good for my skin But now I wanna use an exfoliant, and usually exfoliants contain the mandelic, glycolic, lactic acids etc. Should I just get the exfoliant (particularly with mandelic acid) and use every 2 weeks in the morning and then continue with the serum at night?
@JasminMiettunen Жыл бұрын
@@keychains5806 that should be fine, you can also skip the retinol one night and use the exfoliant instead if using both in one day causes irritation
@melbapendon9241 Жыл бұрын
@@keychains5806 how about if you are using rejuvenating it this advisable to use also retinol or not can you answer please thanks
@teajonsen5329 Жыл бұрын
hi, great video! If I use Retinol at night, and a Salicylic Acid/BHA in the day, is that okay for the skin?
@ikramd97022 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Davin! Great video and easy fro understand or beginners.
@eftichiakyriakou2682 Жыл бұрын
The best advice from the best dermatologist doctor!!!!!!
@turonafterdark402720 күн бұрын
I have a very simple skin care routine: cleanser, aloe vera gel then sun flower oil then Petroleum jelly (for night) (For morning) cleanser, aloe vera gel then sun screen I would like to add retinol(I bought one which has 0.05%) would it be alright if I apply at night would be like: cleanser-aloe vera gel- retinol (let it dry for a few minutes)- sun flower oil then Petroleum jelly
@K.ALISON Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I found it very informative ❤
@elin_2 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about retinol and the eye area? I've heard it's bad to use around the eyes. What can we use instead?
@turkanwood Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video❤❤❤ perfectly explained
@bridgetswanmv5647 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic information!! Thank you!!
@marvelongkadinata32922 жыл бұрын
very useful! thank for the insight. love from Indonesia
@jevousemmerde1Ай бұрын
You Forget to mention compulsory sun protection on a daily basis, it is important il you use retinol !
@arwenschild6406 Жыл бұрын
Sweet and short! Thanks
@charmainelindeque675810 ай бұрын
Which Retinol do you suggest? What can be used around the eyes as retinol around the eyes are not recommend
@DwarfElvishDiplomacy Жыл бұрын
This explains so much, im a ginger so i wanted to give it a try, burned like hell so tried a different one . Tur s out they all had hyliron acid and vitamin c as well
@massalenezi2012 Жыл бұрын
simple and informative .. love it
@justsayin3972 жыл бұрын
Than you for all your help. You are the best x
@lopapattnaik17632 жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks Dr Lim
@Heivaya2 жыл бұрын
Watched a biochemist talk about the dangers of retinol, and how in the long run it can effect your natural cell turn over. Not sure if anyone else has heard of this? Or if there’s studies on this?
@LaPiccolaAmy2 жыл бұрын
Hi! It sais that retinol and benzyl peroxyde should not used togheder, but in the epiduo cream adapalen and benzyl peroxyde are formulated togheter.
@psimplicio022 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that makes me confused too, as I’ve seen a few people recommending not to use them together 🤷🏻♀️
@claireyj Жыл бұрын
Brilliant explanation, thank you!
@charrison77042 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can I use this under the eyes or what's the best treatment for the wrinkles right under my eyes?
@taranullius92212 жыл бұрын
I do, though I don't use my regular tretinoin or retinol (I use a 1% retinol on a certain part of my neck that I've never been able to get to tolerate tretinoin). Firstly, migration occurs, so if you're using tretinoin or a higher-strength retinol already on your face some of that naturally migrates - example, I don't put it directly under my eyes, too close to the corner of my eye (stings! Gets irritated) or below the eyebrow but I've still got rid of my crows feet and some definite reduction in my upper hood of my eye/eyebrow region just from that. Recently I incorporated a special eyecream. Normally I don't use eyecreams if I want actives I titrate a tiny bit of the active into my regular moisturiser to "water it down" a little since the eye area is sensitive, but for convenience I use Paula's Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eyecream (Purple bottle). It's expensive and the retinol strength is quite low (0.01%) but I've noticed a bit of improvement on a line under my left eye. I use that on my eyelid too. Not having any issues. One day I might attempt to up the dosage by doing as I already mentioned (add the tiniest little bit of my 1% retinol to moisturiser to boost it up).
@kendallstark43022 жыл бұрын
Yes, it all depends on how much your skin can tolerate. My skin tolerates prescription tretinoin very well, and I apply it on my neck every night, and also a *tiny* amount around my eyes three nights per week. I always follow up with a thick eye cream, to mitigate any irritation. You can definitely try it out, perhaps once a week to start; just go slowly and work your way up, as Dr Lim suggests. Hope that helps!
@db-gb5xi2 жыл бұрын
There are OTC retinoid eye products, which a number of derms recommend over prescription or OTC products for the face. Avene has a retinal eye cream. Beauty of Joseon has a retinal eye cream and then again, OTC brands would have retinoid eye products (e.g., here in the U.S., Neutrogena has one).
@charrison77042 жыл бұрын
@@db-gb5xi Thank you, I don't know why I never thought of using any of those products. I was afraid to apply pure retinol to the area
@charrison77042 жыл бұрын
@@kendallstark4302 I tried it yesterday and I haven't noticed it any redness or irritation so, I hope my skin tolerates it well. I really hate some deep wrinkles under my eyes and I feel that regular eye creams don't help me with that
@BriRog682 жыл бұрын
Dr Lim you didn't mention hyaluronic acid as a companion to retinol. I've read this was a good to use it a little afterwards as it acts as a calming agent. Is this correct? Thank you and many blessings🙏
@bukankucingoren639911 ай бұрын
That's useful to a person who are using retinol for the first time
@gabriellyperuzzo4330 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video, thanks doctor!
@bodyguard34305 күн бұрын
Oof great thing I watched this video before. I use Aha and I was planning on using retinol before it. I hope we can use it the enxt day morning though.
@Convert962 жыл бұрын
Retin A was first prescribed for me in 1977 for cystic acne. It was the new thing and it was brutal on my face and I hated it because I got no instruction from my doctor on how it works. I’d be burning my skin off and be bright red. So I quit it until someone suggested a book called Clear Skin by Dr Kennth Flandermeyer I believe. Well, when I discovered how the zit you wear on your face today may have started 6 months ago and how acne is a 24/7 affair, and that if I’d just keep up with the Retin A I could achieve clear, and through minor application I could stay clear skin, I started it again. I stayed in the house for 8 weeks one summer (no fun) turned bright red and just could not let myself be seen. Then after 8 weeks of staring at my bright red face in the mirror, I noticed something. Yes, I was bright red, but there wasn’t a zit in sight. Not even one of those sore lumps I call underground volcanoes…the cystic kind of infected zits that used to plague me. Now I’m 65 years old, I’ve continued with Retin A for years but just once or twice a week, no redness, and now I use Tazarotene in place of RetinA. And guess what? I have the best skin! No one can believe I’m 65. What a blessing Retinoids have turned out to be for me. Since I started developing Psoriasis on my arms and legs I am using Tazarotene on them too and it has really helped.
@lisd29992 жыл бұрын
Can you say why you prefer taz over tret? I’m interested in the difference , my derm offered Taz instead if I wanted it.
@kwoylee56172 жыл бұрын
Ha, you beat me! I started using it when I was 19 (yes, looked llike a red, peeling tomato for ages) but it solved my acne issues and I ended up with perfect skin with no scarring. Now I'm 46 and - yep - no wrinkles either.
@flowerpower73082 жыл бұрын
Well you, darling are pure science and research. We need more testimonies from people like you, not 6 months or 2 years trial. 🤗
@cathy4632 Жыл бұрын
Great advice and concise. Thank you!
@user-bd1du3cy9c Жыл бұрын
I have just got back from my doctor and she said that I SHOULD NOT USE it in tje summer since I live in the Middle East (high uv index) because it will increase probability of skin CANCER. I MUCH prefer wrinkles on cancer 😱... is she wrong? She knows I apply 50spf sun screen
@spoiltmilk65117 ай бұрын
it increases skin's sensitivity to uv rays, so since you live in an area with high uv index you probably want to be careful with it
@BenjaminHari Жыл бұрын
3:19 ....and I have been using 6-7 drops of Retinol serum for over 2 months everyday, yikes lol. So far nothing bad happened but my skin has absolutely got better though. I should read the instructions more lol.
@angellove90632 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful . Thank you Doc .
@1sweetalaskan Жыл бұрын
I've been using both Retinol and Retin A products for years. All the while, my face has continued to age, get more facial lines, get more age spots, and age just as it would if I were using nothing on it at all. (Note: I do use sunscreen on my face every day). Retin A and retinol products have done absolutely nothing to help my skin with anti-aging, sun damage, wrinkles, etc. I guess I'm one of the unlucky ones, whose face is going to age no matter what I do. :(
@Sasa-me4ii Жыл бұрын
So you also need to pay attention to what you eat.. do you eat a lot of carbs? Sweets? Junk food? If you use a lot of products on your face but dont pay attention to what goes inside your body then you’ll age no matter what
@AllTimeLowHJD Жыл бұрын
i bet you will look lovely no matter what!!
@BehindTheBush96 Жыл бұрын
Have you had your gut microbiome checked? What’s your diet been like throughout your life? Cause an unbalanced gut microbiome and some gut bacteria can cause premature ageing. I’m working on mine by taking BiomeSight microbiome tests and sending my results to my account on a website called Microbiome Prescription, where it gives you recommendations on what you should take and avoid to improve it based on your specific microbiome.
@hiorpnana0479 Жыл бұрын
maybe your skin is dehydrated, also diet can be a huge factor in your skin health. do you have a derm to consult with?
@Kim-ok5tn Жыл бұрын
See a dermatologist
@ronaldchau97232 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr Davin Lim, i need your help. I had crashed my bike two days ago and i have 60-70% skin lose underneath my nose above my lips. May i have your precious tip on how to minimise scarring in long terms and how should i best treat my scab in coming days. Hope you will read comments on here.
@KoleWorldNoSnuggie2 жыл бұрын
Raw shea butter
@ameldjnsalh2 ай бұрын
Today I'm starting to use it. I won't be using any other products because I'm scared that my skin will get irritated
@viviiwithadeer Жыл бұрын
What cleanser can I use before applying Retinol? I have a vitamine C cleanser and an AHA/BHA cleanser, but based on this video, both are a bad idea. What would you recommend? I have acne prone, but sensitive skin.
@BanishTV11 ай бұрын
We usually recommend going with cleansers that are mild or those that are made from all natural ingredients.
@awakenthegreatnesswithin9 ай бұрын
Use simple
@lovelove-jx9qt8 ай бұрын
Why did you not mention the hormonal disrupting effects that retinol can cause? Or how it can effect thyroid functions? Surely it is important to cover all implications a product has before recommending it.
@chanyeol64992 жыл бұрын
This is so easy to understand! Thank uuuu
@Jenjen0816 Жыл бұрын
Dr. I am using 1st The ordinary Retinol after that my second application is The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% Feluric 3 % My evening routine Am I doing right how I apply the retinol and resveratrol?