How to use Retinol like a Dermatologist | Dr Davin Lim

[@aszechy]

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...

[@myjungle2001]

Thanks for sharing the info.

[@SchlichteToven]

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?

[@aszechy]

@@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.

[@Trutheseker]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@andra4453]

Olay have a product called Regenerist Retinol24 eye cream, i wonder if it's dangerous

[@IrynaS87]

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]

Hi. What good sunscreen would you suggest for super oily skin that don't leave a cast?

[@modgal]

@@_darkerblue try Cetaphil liposomal lotion

[@Mel-pi2ns]

Would you only use retinol in winter then?

[@IrynaS87]

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]

@@_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.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

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 👍🏻😍

[@oseasviewer7108]

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]

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.

[@ChinoMoreno24]

​@bettina_s what if you apply the tretinoin at night?

[@Anna-zu8nf]

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!

[@bettina_s]

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]

Can you tell me...how to use niacinamide and retinol together

[@toommylee3362]

@@sushitha1972 Niacinamide comes in Moisturizer nowadays so just pick a moisturizer with it.

[@ceciliaabdalla4954]

Such a humble kind man

[@ChrisFryer78]

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. 💙

[@exxonsnail]

what retinol are you getting?

[@indridas]

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]

I use the same, but my skin gets really irritated after I use it for 3-4 nights in a row, any suggestions?

[@taho1001]

​@@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_]

​@@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]

​@@РаяЧуковскаdon't?

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

Try using it every other night

[@vinkinpark]

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]

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]

One of the most comprehensive videos on this, very complete! loved it, thanks so much!

[@makeuplubr]

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]

❤❤

[@SignorinaRottermeier]

I'm so glad that you're back on youtube! Thanks a lot for this video!

[@enacheadriana654]

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)

[@miyounova]

oh, how come? I often do my skincare with slightly damp skin cause I can't be bothered waiting.😄

[@Robin-bn3hv]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

​@@Robin-bn3hvgreat comment, thanks! ❤️❤️❤️✌️

[@safeworld-168yjk]

Excellent advice. This is a very knowledgeable and wise Doctor.

[@DeSjeft]

"Not all cheap products are bad, not all expensive products are good" followed by 100+ dollar recommendations.

[@lukeg8466]

Yup. Just get 'The Ordinary Retinol' for £8/$10

[@jpintero6330]

The Ordinary 1% is strong and perfect and under $10. Once in a while I get a defective bottle though.

[@iiLuvvEminem]

What do you mean a defective bottle?

[@amina1311]

@@iiLuvvEminem probably a broken bottle lol

[@LedaSBotelho]

With Asian skin and hyper pigmentation, I really to be careful with scarring. Luckily I listen to your advice. Thanks Dr. Good-looking! 😘

[@jenxsj3902]

I alternate with retinal. And Doc, I am living for your hair.

[@danaso2567]

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.

[@jayjaymoo]

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!

[@lhemsa7320]

Hello plz would you tell me if the serum has worked for you ! Any development!!!

[@iewutake]

Honestly the one that works best for me is the ordinary, and ive tried over 10 types

[@froilanemeliano6551]

time stamp: 3:58 Azelaic Acid 4:49 ph 5:32 5:44

[@washingtonskies8698]

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]

I use vitamin c . AHA and retinol together at night . Recommended by my doctor . I see no issues

[@Robin-bn3hv]

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.

[@KarlaSumera]

Another great vid, thanks Dr Davin Lim for making good skin care more accessible and easy to understand 🙌

[@karenrio7314]

Short and sweet and clear, loved this video!!

[@odorupompokorin22]

Have seen this advice 2 yrs ago in TikTok. I tried the cheap Cerave and I’m glad I am ok with it!

[@yeeroy]

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 😜)

[@xPikaRawr]

I did this and I purged instantly... now I use retinol alternative days..

[@yeeroy]

@@xPikaRawr yeah i'll have to try again when I get the courage to

[@lol3ndir]

Because it’s really tempting haha we need to hold off from using it everyday day. I’m using retinol every 2 days.

[@lapetitefleur3482]

My face feels so smooth and dry- I think I'm only gonna apply on my brow/forehead area and nose only now lol

[@gingergolden2543]

I LOVE the murad retinol products. They are sooo good for my super dry, sensitive skin

[@Convert96]

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.

[@lisd2999]

Can you say why you prefer taz over tret? I’m interested in the difference , my derm offered Taz instead if I wanted it.

[@kwoylee5617]

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.

[@flowerpower7308]

Well you, darling are pure science and research. We need more testimonies from people like you, not 6 months or 2 years trial. 🤗

[@rebeccatuck7642]

Subscribed !! You're very thorough ! Easy to understand

[@konsueloramirez]

i loved this because if was short, concise and super informative

[@yashny]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you for the straight to the point explanation

[@JA-de6pe]

Professional, informative, assertive and thorough! Thank you so much for this high quality video. It has helped a lot!

[@fatimabellaoui5358]

Also always use sun screen when you are using retinol otherwise you will burn and damage your skin

[@greyzia0405]

Agree!

[@metatron1980]

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

[@jeanettelim1688]

Such a great video. Easy to understand for beginners. Thanks Doc 😊

[@copyadrianna]

Thanks for this Dr! You're a pleasure to listen to & explain everything so well!

[@frenzbeltran6506]

The most helpful video so far for first time user of Retinol. Thank you so much 💕💕

[@irinakrinenko5614]

Retinol is my favorite component in cosmetics. I combine retinol with niacinamide as I have oily skin

[@-nellie-m3711]

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 🇦🇺

[@JasminMiettunen]

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]

​@@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]

@@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]

​@@keychains5806 how about if you are using rejuvenating it this advisable to use also retinol or not can you answer please thanks

[@alayah2734]

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

[@elin_]

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?

[@patriciatrovatti393]

Thanks for this video. Simple, rapid and useful, with lots of important info.

[@budeidana4146]

Thank you, doctor! You are the best! Dana from Bucharest Roumania

[@teajonsen5329]

hi, great video! If I use Retinol at night, and a Salicylic Acid/BHA in the day, is that okay for the skin?

[@OnlyRandi]

Thank you for the video ❤❤❤❤ what a knowledgeable Dr.

[@toommylee3362]

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.

[@lighthouse3731]

I started using Olay retinol24 cleanser and moisturizer. I feel like my skin has really been improved.

[@em-hw3cv]

Please do a video on pregnancy/breastfeeding safe skincare and skin treatments

[@greyzia0405]

Thank you for sharing this information, Dr Davin! ❤

[@beckyluk6587]

Really appreciate the context and the simple way it is presented. Thank you.

[@eftichiakyriakou2682]

The best advice from the best dermatologist doctor!!!!!!

[@lilystonne4108]

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.

[@anisatuykine892]

Very informative, precise and straight to the point ! Thanks

[@ag-108]

Great video. Everything in simple words. Thanks

[@xelaklement3367]

That was very straight to the point and helpful thank you!

[@Princetheone.]

No one mentioned these combos and do and don’t so clearly 🙏🏻👌👌👌

[@LaPiccolaAmy]

Hi! It sais that retinol and benzyl peroxyde should not used togheder, but in the epiduo cream adapalen and benzyl peroxyde are formulated togheter.

[@psimplicio02]

Yeah, that makes me confused too, as I’ve seen a few people recommending not to use them together 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@setychan7684]

Hello sir Davin. I would like to thank you for showing me the DermaRollers. My face definitely improved since then.

[@AnabelaGaspar]

Brilliant explanation, clear and concise. thank you !!❤

[@1sweetalaskan]

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]

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]

i bet you will look lovely no matter what!!

[@BehindTheBush96]

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]

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]

See a dermatologist

[@EmmaGraceDaMehBeh]

My daughter just bought some for me today. Very informative. Thank you!

[@lipglosslover83]

Thank you so much for this video ! I learned so much ..

[@mandyhoover3166]

You made this easy to understand. Thank you!

[@ameldjnsalh]

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

[@nazaninmazkoori5462]

I am using retinol 0.5% of ordinary at night, can we use hyaluronic acid with it

[@asmrwithaurorasky]

Thank you so much for this video! what about hyaluronic acid and retinol?

[@janhabidalal34]

NOT ALL CHEAP PRODUCTS ARE BAD, NOT ALL EXPENSIVE PRODUCTS ARE GOOD!!!!!!!!

[@thandiwemoagi8802]

You are my favorite Dermatologist

[@bridgetswanmv5647]

Fantastic information!! Thank you!!

[@turkanwood]

Thanks a lot for the video❤❤❤ perfectly explained

[@MarziehTavassoli-bz8mw]

Thank you doctor for great recommendation 🙏

[@daisyrosario3438]

Thank you Dr.Lim!💯

[@handanozdemir9255]

Dr Lin , thank you for this video , I have been using retinoids for 10 years now ( I am 55) , started with retinol cream Skinceuticals but always had irritations , for the last 3 years I have been using Medik8 Crystal Retinal where I have reached retinal 10 by now and no irritations at all , I even use in summer ( always spf of course ) . I highly recommend Medik8 , I do not understand why in Australia or Usa you people do not rate Medik8 , thank you 🥰

[@angelinebiswas7611]

I started with medik8 crystal retinal but have since found retinal on the same %’s or close for a lesser price without the slight fragrance

[@ranijhansijhansi4044]

I have started using Medik8 am in India .

[@vikik4313]

SkinCeuticals use pure retinol which actually strong and works. Medic8 Not so much ..

[@lizmccarthy4368]

medik8 is amazing i’m on crystal no 10 and find it great

[@JasminMiettunen]

@@vikik4313 retinAl like in the Medik8 is actually a stronger form of retinoid than retinOl.

[@maximebusselen5764]

My dermatologist prescibed me Epiduo, which combines benzoyl peroxide and adapalene. So is in this product not a problem to combine these two ingredients? She said to use a pea size amount, 3x per week at night.

[@ikramd9702]

Thank you Dr. Davin! Great video and easy fro understand or beginners.

[@galitbenzaken2713]

Hi doctor, you forgot an important thing and that is, for those who apply retinol to the face, it is advisable to apply it at night and it is mandatory to apply sunscreen from the sun in the morning after, because the combination of the sun with the retinol creates pigmentation in the face. Also, for those who use retinol to avoid removing hair from the face with wax. Much love from Israel❤️

[@crisfer22]

I think that might be a misunderstanding. I believe the problem with retinol with sun is that it gets deactivated, not that it increases photosensitivity.

[@JuanCarlos3rd]

@@crisfer22 regardless, exposure to the sun damages the skin with or without the retinol😆

[@wendyalban]

What happens if you wax?

[@amarachiossai4415]

@@crisfer22 I know of someone who at the time she recently began using tretinoin, used it during the day and the sun hit hard. Towards evening she began noticing black patches on her face and by night it increased and spread all over. She looked like burnt bread. She reported to the derm and that was he mentioned forgetting to inform about the night usage only. To the point, it reacts with sunlight ie increased photosensitivity.

[@galitbenzaken2713]

@@wendyalban Skin redness, skin peeling and marks

[@BriRog68]

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🙏

[@bukankucingoren6399]

That's useful to a person who are using retinol for the first time

[@K.ALISON]

Thanks for this. I found it very informative ❤

[@mimistar1427]

I've been using 0.1% Tretinoin for now 2 months... I'm hoping that the reduction of sebum kicks in soon, because my skin has gotten oiler since using Tretinoin.

[@kwoylee5617]

Stick with it. Your skin will feel itchy, red and horrible for a while, but it will adjust. Just remember to protect your skin from UV (even if it's cloudy). Retin A saved my skin from horrible hormonal acne in my late teens and keeps me wrinkle-free 20-odd years later!

[@Leen-ih8ql]

How to yse retinol , vitamin C and glycolic toner in the same routine? And it ia the first time to ise retinol and glycolic

[@ronaldchau9723]

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.

[@KoleWorldNoSnuggie]

Raw shea butter

[@charrison7704]

Great video. Can I use this under the eyes or what's the best treatment for the wrinkles right under my eyes?

[@taranullius9221]

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).

[@kendallstark4302]

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-gb5xi]

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).

[@charrison7704]

@@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

[@charrison7704]

@@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

[@Sunshinezz999]

Is this retinol can be used for acne scars which has been ruined by strong skin peeling while Microdermabrasion treatment

[@divyagoel5191]

I have been on tret 0.5 % since more than a year , skin has been doing great . Should i just stick to it or up to a 0.1 % eventually

[@judyschneider4754]

.5% is more than .1%

[@evap9409]

I think she meant 0.05%

[@missb5771]

@@julianperez3587 no they didn’t. 1% doesn’t exist. They must have meant .05 and an increase to .1%

[@rosej9686]

I tried going from .05% to 1% and even at three times a week, I still peeled like crazy. I went back to the .05% every night and my skin is happy.

[@romanagalbraith507]

Pp

[@aprilbradey3154]

How would you rate using prescription adapalene vs something like tretinoin? Will Adapalene be as effective?

[@aprilbradey3154]

Okay can see you’ve done a video on retinoids vs retinol. But still unsure 😂

[@kamea4023]

Great information! What are your thoughts in taking glutathione supplements for glowing skin and overall health?

[@user-bd1du3cy9c]

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

[@spoiltmilk6511]

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

[@marvelongkadinata3292]

very useful! thank for the insight. love from Indonesia

[@kimtang6751]

Dr Lim. It is safe or ok to use Alpha Arbutin 2%+HA? I m using retinnoin .025% daily with Alpha Arbutin and Niacinamide. Thank you.

[@zuezsz]

I used retinol and glycolic acid same day I apply glycolic acid first which is 5% then wait 25 minutes to apply retinol

[@SidMunLaila]

can we use nancinamide +zinc 1% with retnol

[@thaisolmos]

Wondering the same

[@lovelove-jx9qt]

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.

[@milenvalchanov1208]

Can I alternate between a retinoid serum and a skin renewal product that contains a highly effective combination of peeling agents - Glycolic, Salicylic and Polyhydroxy - acid. One night I should use one, the other night the other. And during the day I should use a serum with niacenamide and zinc?

[@Heivaya]

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?

[@AprilLashon]

Very informative video 🙏

[@cristinabruno2826]

Que opina de Redermic R de la Roche Posay?Gracias🙌

[@ThatBirdLady004]

Yes it’s a good simple and straightforward video. Thank you for sharing

[@yvetteapraku4196]

Please how should the vitamin E be used with retinol