My 22-YEAR Tretinoin Experience: The Key to Youthful Skin for Over 2 Decades

[@lonelyboyxo]

As a retinol user, not a Tret, after 2 years and a half, i finally achieved what i wanted to achieve. Slowly but surely, i have 8 staple ingredients in my skin care: Retinol 3x week , Niacinamide, Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid + Peptides, BHA 1x week, AHA 1x 2 weeks, and of course, Suncreen everyday.

[@evadeanu1]

What is BHA and AHA?

[@lonelyboyxo]

​@evadeanu1 BHA = Salicylic Acid (clears out pores, congested skin: mainly for normal/mixed/oily blemishes/acne prone skin) AHA = Glycolic, Lactic, Mandelic Acid (clears out dead skin cells to help with texture, smoother and brighter skin, amazing for acne scar, BUT damages your skin barrier, so balancing your routine with Niacinamide & Ceramides to speed up healing process, ALSO LOVED by dry skin girlie)

[@watermelon4738]

@@lonelyboyxogreat explanation, thank you

[@evadeanu1]

@@lonelyboyxo thank you so much! Where do you buy those 2 products?

[@lonelyboyxo]

@@evadeanu1 those (BHA & AHAs) are ingredients, so you can find them in many products at the Drug Store (Pharmacy), Sephora, Ulta & so on) ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ THOSE INGREDIENTS EXFOLIATE THE SKIN. THEY ARE CONSIDER SKIN BARRIER DISRUPTOR AND ARE MEANT TO BE USE CAREFULLY, SPECIALLY AT NIGHT, SPECIFICALLY AHA'S: ALWAYS FOLLOWED BY SUNSCREEN THE MORNINGS FOLLOWING USE OXOXO

[@Mirdrawws]

I'm 18 and i am using tret for 6 months straight. One of my friends aunt started at 20, she's now 52. Most of em think she must be 25 or 30 max. I asked her about the secrets, she spilled it all. Morning skincare, she uses foaming face wash, vitamin c, sunscreen, mineral powder and eyeliner ( yes, she mostly doesn't wear make up). Night time, gentle cleanser, niacinamide 5, tret 0.05, lip balm (boroline), indian brand works high end, castor oil for lashes and brows ( similar to jennifer's routine only). Along with this, she cooks her own meals, tracks her calories, macros and micros religiously, goes to gym 4 to 5 times a week, she also does yoga. Consumes omega 3 pill, nac, vitamin c and eats a lot of veggies and fishes, does intermittent fasting, sleeps 8 hours a day no matter what, has a work from home job ( remote) which she absolutely loves. So yeah, there's a reason why she aged this gracefully. Edit: she's a married childfree woman.

[@selenefroehlich9138]

does she have kids?🤔

[@Mirdrawws]

@@selenefroehlich9138 yes, one.

[@ornellawu8660]

Amazinggg

[@artforfun101]

Wow.. such an inspiring story

[@933roastduck]

Eyeliner is a makeup. Yes she does using makeup. 😅

[@damageddoughnut]

She is the queen of tretinoin

[@soshi-805]

ender of cosmetics! beauty marketers hate her!

[@franciscachesca]

I wanted to comment the exact same text

[@tsikinite]

Her mother is approaching 50 years on it...

[@alexbryers9467]

She’s also a queen of Botox

[@orangetree6795]

@@alexbryers9467not Wayne Goss’ burner 😭

[@rayradiance666]

You could make a billion of these same tretinoin videos and I would still watch them!

[@TeaWitcher]

Same 😂 she knows her stuff

[@katelady1370]

She looks scary. She has zero expression and her face is like paralyzed.

[@rayradiance666]

@@katelady1370keep your opinions to yourself.

[@LisaNix2]

@@katelady1370have you seen Wayne Goss latest video? This is what he’s talking about IMO

[@maralavellan7863]

@@katelady1370 Jealousy is a disease, babe.

[@daphnebailey6223]

At 18 years old, I started wearing sunscreen. Morning routine: soft cleanser, toner, vitamin c + hyaluronic serum, moisturizer cream, vitamin c oil, sunscreen. Night routine: soft cleanser, toner, (glycolic acid 1x a week), niacinamide + hyaluronic serum, moisturizer cream. At 20, I started using tretinoin cream 0.025% once a week with my moisturizer, and my skin has stayed youthful for what feels like forever. I’m 58, and everyone thinks I’m 27-33, but this wasn’t all tretinoin. I became vegetarian at 20, eat plenty of veggies, take supplements, go to the gym 4-5 times a week, focus on my relationships, and try new things. my best advice for the youth, is to prioritize your self. Buy things that are an investment for yourself. Those supplements may cost you $60 today, but save your life tomorrow. Nobody has a problem when they spend $60 on fast food. 😂❤

[@meharunnisamohammed655]

Which supplements do you take on regular basis

[@daphnebailey6223]

@@meharunnisamohammed655 In the morning before breakfast, I used to take StoneHengeHealth - Dynamic Biotics (probiotics) 2020-2024. But I recently switched to their new edition of probiotics, from the same brand. StoneHengeHealth Dynamic Biotics had 16 strains of gut health bacteria, and the StoneHengeHealth Dynamic Biotics+ For Women has 24 strains of gut health bacteria. The new edition bottle is better because it’s good for the vaginal area & female body. After I eat breakfast, I’ve been taking Metagenics PhytoMulti® with Iron (these are multivitamins that come with iron, which is really good for women because women can be iron deficient) & Metagenics OmegaGenics® EPA-DHA 720 (these are omega-3s). Hope that helps! Wish you luck!

[@lemmykoopah]

I'm pretty sure you don't look 28 as a 60 year old. No offense.

[@daphnebailey6223]

@@lemmykoopah true.😞 but at least I look young, genetics play a big factor 😂

[@Anna-ok7pk]

Can we see a photo? 😂 I’m so intrigued … upload a profile pic? Or give your Reddit link?

[@claushenrique]

I am 42 male and have been using tretinoin since my thirties, and I don't have a single winkle nor even a fine line in my face... it's something you have to commit for your whole life until you die, thus there is no need to be in a rush for results, because even if you get them, say in one year, you will lose it if you stop using, tretinoin is like a vitamin, you have to take for life.

[@RepentImmediately]

I'm 42 and most people think I'm in my 20s. Stay out of the sun and don't have kids. That's it.

[@SharonBurc]

I love hearing about the success stories. with this product. I’m definitely committed. I’ve been trying to get my younger brother into skincare as we do not have the best skin genetics in our family, early signs of aging, loss of collagen and hyperpigmentation. I have started tret at 27 and honestly wish I had found it five years earlier.

[@sreyen1065]

Hi, thanks for sharing.. I been using prescription tretinoin for about 2 years now.. and it's about one month expired can I still use it.. it's hard to get it.. thanks

[@nafisatahia4046]

Which brand retinol u use

[@sreyen1065]

@@nafisatahia4046 I use prescription 1 percent cream..

[@peacesan852]

I have been using Retinol for 8years. Now my family use me as their mirror. I'm very reflecting

[@greenamogus]

birb

[@fahimabegum6678]

With one good? Is there any age's for started ratinol

[@sargamsharma22]

HAHAHA

[@laissantiago3470]

Kkkkk

[@watermelon4738]

😂😂😂😂 dont break

[@olgaanisimova6916]

We cannot emphasize enough the importance of good nutrition for skin health and appearance. No skincare product would bring the skin to its optimal condition unless our diet supports it. As far as Tretinoin goes, patience, consistency and discipline with SPF are a key.

[@a-n-kallie]

Grammar has left the chat

[@Megan66666]

​@@a-n-kallieand pettiness has entered

[@TheRedRoom-ew4mt]

Speak for yourself… I have a shitty diet due to my schedule and my face is spotless with and without tretnoin… some ppl just straight up have back luck or other stuff going on that causes acne that diet can’t fix

[@okaforanulika8238]

Fact

[@Zazezoo]

@@TheRedRoom-ew4mtwell said!! My sister is in her 40’s and a he has perfect skin. She never even uses skin products cos naturally her skin is just good. No wrinkles and no spots! She has plumped youthful skin! She’s never been healthy either and her diet isn’t the best. My other sister and I are abit healthier and break out once in a while. We use skin products especially tretinoin to fix our skin. Regardless of our diet, If we let go like our other sister then our skin will give up on us lol

[@sebumpostmortem]

I' m 50 and I it recently blew my mind to realize that I' ve used retinoids (topicals and THE oral one) for 35 years of my life. It all started due to acne and, once healed, I stayed for their antiaging properties. My super oily perennial acne prone skin breaks out with tret🤷🏻‍♀️, sadly it is not for everybody but her antibacterial son, retinaldehide, has done a long term wonderful job. Consistency over intensity has been the mantra. Plus, it "forced" me to use sunscreen 365 in the wild 90’ s, when it was not a normalized habit yet. Not to talk about my body skin, straight up sorcery😉✨ Find your retinoid, your percentage and your frequency and stay commited. It' s beyond worth it. Look at this astonishing lady! ✨ 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@claushenrique]

Funny that you mentioned it, I also suffer from adult acne and find tretinoin - which is supposed to help - doesn't help at all, I use only for antiaging purpose, and now after reading you I'm considering trying to find a product with retinaldehyde and give it a try.

[@dianap1211]

what retinaldehide are you using?

[@luisa146]

I started using retinol and sunscreen everyday regardless of sun exposure a year and a half ago at 26. In my country sunscreen is still seen as something you only wear on the beach. My mom keeps telling me I shouldn't wear everyday bacuse I'm pale lol. Then a few months ago my dermatologist prescribed me tretinoin out of nowhere just because I asked about it! However I don't think I'll continue after this tube, because I moved and I don't believe most doctors here are so liberal about tretinoin. I think I just got lucky. I'll probably switch to retinaldehyde which is available without prescription.

[@sebumpostmortem]

@@claushenrique IKR? The "official" side effects are burning, irritation, flaking, etc,... I was convinced it was acne AGAIN with tret because it could not be purge anymore. But both my derm and my all time lovely pharmacist told me "Ah, yes, it' s the typical case of genetic oily acne prone skin that breaks out with small pustules. It' s normal, especially for those who develope exclusively inflammatory lesions, like you". Exactly like if we said "Ah, yes, if it rains, the floor' s gonna be wet."😅 We never end learning amateur dermatology😜. If you wanna try Doc Stefani Kappel' s method, just so you know, it works for me. Your retinoid + treti only once a week. Enough frequency to be long term effective and to boost the other retinoid, not enough to start the pimple party. Hope it helps! 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@sebumpostmortem]

@@luisa146 Don' t let this doctor go!!!! We never know what can happen in the future and when we are gonna need an efficient derm. It took me 6 unsuccessful docs until he appeared🙌🏻. It' s my treaaaaaasurreee😝. (Btw, Spain or LatAm? Me, Spain😘😘)

[@nancyadams9598]

After using Obagi Tretinoin, Altreno, or Differin almost every night (with a few exceptions when I had irritation), since July, 2021, I feel like I am just now seeing the results! Patience is key! Also helping to tip the scale was adding Paula's Choice Azelaic Acid, Prequel Lucent C, and Prequel Hypochlorous Acid Spray. I wish I had known about it earlier. I didn't start until age 57. Very happy with results now ❤

[@Lovepeaceandchickengrease]

Thank you for the tips! I am about to turn 36 and will barely start 😅

[@barbaramaksymiuk2038]

6:12 6:13 6:16 6:17 6:21 6:23

[@damageddoughnut]

When I first started tretinoin for acne, I stumbled across your videos and ur advice helped me during my beginning stages of use. The purging was emotionally difficult to deal with but your reminders to be patient gave me hope and discipline. Im about 3 months in my journey and I have completely clear skin now. I can’t wait to see how things will be in one year. I love all of your other videos too, so thank you Jennifer!

[@2pairchocolat]

Yay! So happy for you💚

[@mjdy1126]

How many times a week? What strenght? Before or afted moisturizer?

[@sukhwinderkoursandhu166]

Is tretinoin help with acne?😲

[@poomchantarapornrat5685]

Who’s here just to see her face? 🙌🏻

[@GiovannaIwishyou]

I'm here after Wayne Goss video. He is completely right 😂

[@fletch2117]

@@GiovannaIwishyou Yep! I came here to leave this message... Good news: the legendary Wayne Goss knows you exist! Bad news: he called you out and he's right, your face doesn't move at all! 🤣

[@Linoxus]

Wayne was right

[@ToyCircle]

​@@fletch2117 This lady's autistic, that's why she's not so expressive. I have a face like her's I used to think I was expressive but one day I recorded myself talking for a class project and my face was like her's so expressionless even at momments where my voice was definitely expressive. That plus tretinoin can definitely make it seem like you have botox. Just my opinion

[@VirgemMaria69]

she is GIRL

[@muskangupta569]

Finally someone said it's not 6 weeks but 6 months

[@kw8501]

I’ve been using tretinoin and dark spot corrector from Agency for one year and have seen amazing results. I was a sun lover all my life and my skin was awful. I also got a prescription of tret from my regular doctor. I am currently using 0.14 strength and I will never stop. I use Korean sunscreen daily and love it. I am proof that tret really works! In just one year!

[@Pstrawberry-t7s]

@kw8501 I have a ton of age spots on my face and hands and arms. The older I get, the more rapidly they arrive. Can you tell me more about the dark spot corrector you mentioned? I never heard of it. Thanks.

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

Finally started with Tret at 0.025% after two years on retinol and feeling like the OTC stuff had plateaued. Working on the ramp-up slowly but surely, and now up to 3 times per week with no irritation. In fact, I haven't experienced any adverse effects at all, and I'm grateful to be able to benefit from the wisdom of those who came before.

[@AyaBl-hw2fn]

Is it good. For acne scares ?

[@anorw27]

@@AyaBl-hw2fnyes

[@ejhdbegbeidishdj9358]

@@AyaBl-hw2fnyes! I had a lot of acne and acne scars (redness, not ice pick scars) and tretinoin cleared it up for me after half a year. My skin became perfectly even. Make sure to use it properly though.

[@schatzip]

100% agree with the hat recommendation. I have been using tret for over 2 decades and wear a spf as well as vit c. If I do not wear a hat, pigmentation will pop up if I am out in the blazing sun for too long. But with a hat, no problem. (my hat has sun protection as well) I think it is also worth noting that your healthy skin is also down to lifestyle, exercise and what you eat. Tretinoin will not do it all. Love your channel and started making our own bone broth at our home. As a person with Celiac Disease, it has really helped with my gut health. We feel and see the positive effects much more than the usual collagen drinks. So thanks for the how-to video on that as well!

[@hmmmnope2455]

I'm thinking of taking a vitamin c supplement. Is wearing a hat really necessary? I know you said pigmentation will pop up if in the sun for a long amount of time, but I have really big curly hair. I can't get a hat over my head and I don't want to braid my hair all the time to do so. So will the hyperpigmentation still be a problem if I reapply sunscreen throughout the day?

[@shadowstarspammy]

Started using tret at 25 last year and I’ll never go back ❤️

[@Vetriyas]

Your skin type?

[@shadowstarspammy]

@@Vetriyas combination

[@sanaiqbal1045]

Please share have you directly jumped on to tretinoin or you've used other level retinols also????

[@shadowstarspammy]

@@sanaiqbal1045 I started off using Differin gel for about 6 months-year and then switched to prescription tret! My skin purged when I started Differin, but it was fine when I started tret . (just had sensitivity and peeling)

[@Thakur-go1uc]

​@@shadowstarspammysame skin type. Should I go for RETINOL serum or Tretinoin cream?

[@lisd2999]

Love the videos on tret ! I’ve been using it in one form or another for 20 years and it has been game changer. What I love about her routine is the simplicity , I have become so tired of the 15 step multiple serum routines that are so common on KZbin . I use 3 steps at night with tret and done .

[@Zazezoo]

Those 15 steps do nothing but damage your skin. Simplicity and finding ingredients that works for you is the key. I’ve never known anyone who tretinoin hasn’t worked for. The only product that I know works wonders on black skin with discolouration, marks / scars

[@SharedAccount-yz9zb]

Hey, I m 21 year old man from India I used to had Severe acne in my teenage which almost vanished by the time i was 18-19, i never got it treated and out of immaturity i always pinched them leading to end number of acne scars all over my face today I started to take care of myself last year only in August, i binged watched end number of videos of different ingredients in beauty industry and booked everything that could make my skin better. I also saw your video of past experiences and everything on retinoid-tretin I made my day and night care disciplined and consistent, i made a routine of ingredients as per particular day it is and sticked to it, that routine suited me well and within 3 months i had alot better skin but the scars were still very much visible. it was December when i finally stepped towards retinol application, i started with 1% serum application once a week, i kept the routine for three months

[@SharedAccount-yz9zb]

Those three months definately improved my skin texture but it still wasn't enough and i was only using serum to make my skin withstand a full fledged retinoid liek tretinoin, In March i finnally ordered tretinoin 0.05% (sadly i didn't got 0.0025% in the market) i started applying once a week and m still continuing it as once a week and to my surprise i didn't got any sort of irritation or redness except skin peeling, its there and slugging once a week really helps to counter it. My Acne scars have 40% reduced and i know rest will take 1-2 years easily but i m really happy that my technique with the help of you and other good youtubers brought me results. Thankyou 😄🙏

[@jan-tt9nc]

Bhai tretinoin o.o25 percent se acne scars kam hojayega toh

[@lukethornbrough1500]

Ppl that have used tret and daily spf for this long always have INSANEly good skin like you look like an alien it’s so good and mesmerizing

[@Ishtarmohammadi]

Jennifer you are the biggest inspiration to my tretnoin journey! I stated with 23, now I'll be 27 and what can I say? Tretnoin has changed my face. The amount of compliments I get for my skin is insane, and people don't notice this, but my face is firmer, my eyelids are tighter and with no folds. One of my challenges has been the fact that my skin started to shine, not because of oil, but because the skin is plain and therefore it reflects more the light. I watched your videos when I was starting, here in Brazil you don't need a prescription to get tretnoin, what makes my responsibility bigger. Overall I'm so thankful for finding tretnoin, seeing the results and seeing that it continues to improve your skin more and more everyday, idk, makes aging exiting

[@entheos4333]

Did you find a solution to reduce the shine ?

[@Ishtarmohammadi]

@entheos4333 it was wierd as fist, but it was not oil, it was glow, it was the texture changing. With time I just started to appreciate it, I just have never had a glowing skin before. Some compliments I received also helped me with that

[@mirasingh7428]

​@@Ishtarmohammadihi I just read ur comment It's good to hear that u got amazing results with tretenoin 😊 I have a question I started tretenoin from Feb and use a good moisturizer with it How much time it takes to see some results after using tretenoin? And before using it what issues u had on face ?

[@Genzosanzosesshomaru]

I use tretnoin but avoid my eye area. You have mentioned that your eyelids have tightened too. Does that mean you use it on the skin of your eyes too?

[@nctdream2689]

Can you expound on how you have been using it on the eye area?

[@HARSIMRANKAUR-sk3fe]

You are one of the few persons whom I find genuine. I get positive vibes from you. And love your simple content.❤

[@ingaju88]

I saw quite a lot of ur videos and i strongly believe its not just tretinoin, but its ur diet . Both go hand in hand. ❤

[@neofuze5206]

Look at her face it's like she paralyzed from botox injections

[@LenaDanya]

You inspired me to start differin and I swear I see an improvement after 2 months. Can’t wait to see what happens in a year! ❤️

[@aleenaaley5607]

Which moisturizer do you use with that

[@LenaDanya]

@@aleenaaley5607during the day I use the Elf “holy hydration” broad spectrum SPF 30, and sometimes the cerave AM broad spectrum moisturizer. At night I use Gold Bond healing hydration lotion with the differin gel. However, when I first started differin, the only thing that didn’t make my face feel like it was burning after applying was aquaphor baby healing ointment (petroleum jelly based) so I used that on my face at night and my skin loved it 💕

[@LenaDanya]

@@aleenaaley5607during the day I use elf “holy hydration” broad spectrum spf 30 and sometimes cerave AM broad spectrum SPF. At night I use gold bond healing hydrating lotion. When I first started differin, the only thing that didn’t make my face feel like it was burning after applying was aquafor healing ointment for babies 😅 it’s petroleum jell based and I would just put that on my entire face at night, it was very soothing!

[@kaneda8458]

Can i use adapaleno instead tretinoin? Have the same effects??

[@julieellis6793]

How has Differin helped you? I've been on the fence about it.

[@Moniisza]

Thanks to you I’m currently 6 month on Tretinoin. I started seeing great results after my purge was finally over in month 4. Now it’s slowly getting better everyday. I can’t wait to see how my skin is going to look in a year or two 😍 all my acne and fine lines faded so far.. now hoping for the scars to fade and the pores to shrink and just the skin overall evening out

[@DeepManjotvlogs]

What strength are you using?

[@Maya38438]

I wish I started in my twenties! I started at 40 and now I am 44 I see smooth skin but it has not helped me as much as I will like my skin to be. You look amazing between you and Melissa 55 I feel encouraged to keep going with retin a.

[@ohgfdssuytreechhyggh]

in other words it is useless to star at 40?😢I am 43 and I have just started

[@jalepeno99]

There are lots of comments about wayne's video, she has already told us she didn't have any procedure done. So stop with all the accusations. If you dont believe it so be it, and if you do that's good too. We have to remember she did tell us genetic factor, her diet and all kinds of movements (plus lifestyle factors) must also be taken into consideration.

[@Linksballs]

Yeah she's asian, I believe that she didn't have botox. Wayne might have been referring to someone else tho, and even if he wasn't, I'm sure a lot of ppl who tout tretinoin as God's serum have had botox

[@Linksballs]

@@HollyL56 I got tretinoin low starting intensity but I'm scared to keep using it since its basically a steroid cream i guess so I've been using differin adapalene

[@christinemadrazo6755]

I’ve been religiously using it for about 38 years. It definitely works.

[@FerreraNaig]

HOW?

[@claushenrique]

Now you have what age? Do you have wrinkles?

[@jeffh3984]

i have also.it's the best!

[@nadiacresci4029]

Bonsoir silvous plaît quel le nom de cette crème ,je vis en France reponse s’il vous plais..merci beaucoup..

[@nouhailaelachi9078]

@@nadiacresci4029 jp Retacnyl

[@AnslynnJohnson]

Girl your videos have changed my life!!! Thank you so much!!☮️💖🌸

[@ericmartin9569]

It took me more than 3 years to see dramatic results. I never experienced peeling or irritation from it.

[@Babypoohbear1990]

Wow I thought you were my age, I'm 33 going on 34 in two months that's how good you look! I need to start tret just scared since I have sensitive skin.

[@Vetriyas]

Same

[@raik.7510]

Use peptides

[@Oneworld1984]

Hi jennifer...thank you for your suggestions...have been watching you for sometime...although i agree with the contribution of tret..but....A very big reason for no wrinkle on your face is that there is hardly any muscle movement around your eye forehead or lips when u talk... U dont make any expressions on your face.. And this is the biggest secret of no lines and wrinkles in my opinion...

[@lemmykoopah]

Botox?

[@Oneworld1984]

@@lemmykoopah no no no I don't mean botox... I mean she doesn't have the habit of talking with expressions like eyebrow raising, eye movements or making faces while talking

[@sweeetisme]

I've never seen anything like it, I'm the total opposite. My facial expressions cannot be tamed lol!

[@Oneworld1984]

@@sweeetisme yes I understand... No. 1 reason of wrinkles is repeated muscle movement

[@lemmykoopah]

@@Oneworld1984 no. It's sun exposure.

[@noonaastrid9407]

I've been using it for 3years and it works like wonders.

[@kaede7876]

i started using tretinoin at 0.05% cream, and it took a LONG time for my skin to settle, like 6 months of peeling red skin. people that say it takes only a few weeks/months, aren't speaking for everyone!

[@heatherstone7511]

You should ask for 0.025% as a beginner. I've been doing that for 6 months and there's no way I'm ready for the 0.05% 😵‍💫

[@Sophya7]

That's not normal. That means tret is too strong for you and you need to switch to a retinol. You are inflaming your skin non stop for 6 months. That causes more aging than anything else

[@beautyrefinment]

You look good and do not look 40 at all. I just started using tretinoin. I am 28. This is my 2nd week. I started on 0.5% and I do it pretty much everyday. I use hyluronic acid after I apply for extra moisture then vitamin e oil. And in the morning I use vitamin c serum, vitamin e oil and sunscreen. I have experienced slight purging but not much and not much irritation since I believe I have a great moisturizing routine. My skin is already seeing clearer results and I love it. I barely had any wrinkles but the one little line I had on my forehead is already diminishing. I love it!!! 😄

[@ScoobyDoosMom]

I’ve been on .025% Tret for almost 6 months. I’ve been blessed not to get the “uglies” even after working my way up to every night or every other but I can’t wear Vaseline or other petrolatum brands (or any eye cream) under or around my eyes. I do use it around my nose folds and on lips. I’m just very careful not to get it near the eyes. My biggest issue is finding a sunscreen. My skin has had allergic reactions to 3 mineral sunscreens-one on whole face and another, only around my eyes. I’m home bound at moment so am not outside in the sun. I try to stay in dark rooms away from windows until I can find a sunscreen my skin can tolerate because otherwise, I’m just wasting Tretinoin & potentially making my skin more prone to aging and Sun spots. I was going to pay $30 to ship Australian sunscreen to US; it seems to have the strongest, best filters (compared to US & potentially better than K or J beauty), but I’m now scared to try chemical sunscreens given how my skin is reacting to supposedly “gentler” mineral ones. It’s so odd how it doesn’t get irritated by Tretinoin but immediately reacts to sunscreen or a few hours after application. I’m at a total loss. I never had this issue before Tretinoin.

[@LenaSheppard]

Thanks for sharing your tips & advice. I'm so grateful you're here !

[@joeteejoetee]

Thanks for the advise on starting with the low percentage. I've been using it for over 10 years and was off of it for 3 months and when some pimples appeared I started back with a Pea from my 0.1% tube and then my whole face got irritated. I applied more, and it got worse. It took weeks for my face to settle down. I started back with my 0.05% tube and Irritated my face again. I'll let my face settle down and use 0.025% now. I rarely used my CeraV because I thought it would interfere with the Tretinoin, but will now. Thanks for layering tip too! BTW You still look 20's and are very pretty, well spoken, and Intelligent.

[@lemmykoopah]

Stop it she doesn't look in her 20s lol

[@ree1120]

@@lemmykoopahshe does! She looks late 20s, it’s amazing

[@ravikiran4495]

@@ree1120 for real she looks about 27-30

[@XOXO-eo5vu]

Yes, but tretinoide is not everything. Your face is full (you have no visible volume loss) and your face is wide which is like 50% of the youthful-looking factors. And that is not due to any vitamin A derivate products. Rétinoïdes can only treat the skin, not the fat pads, not the fascia, not the smas, not the bones. Tell us what you do for the volume of your face. How many wrinkle-free faces looking old do we see on social media in celebrities lol? They might have no wrinkles but the saginess and hollowness say it all about their ages. Wrinkles is only a small part of aging.

[@justagirl7780]

agree 100%. I think its her diet

[@unknown_user-mh7cb]

She's half Korean, that volume in her face is simply genetics.

[@benitarodrigues824]

💯-%. Can't help the sagging. With surgery helping the sagging and Tret helping the skin, it's a wini win combination

[@DRT813]

I wouldn't be surprised if she also uses filler and botox (idk if she ever talked about it, but having glass skin and looking younger is her livelihood, I imagine people are ready to do a lot to keep their income, no matter if they disclose it or not).

[@Melissa-of1ku]

She does talk about controlling her expressions to not encourage wrinkles in one video. Also, she eats healthy and probably works out. All of those things together help with keeping a youthful body, and 40 is not old enough to show a lot of sagging in the face unless you are living a very unhealthy life.

[@joaofaria9519]

I started on retinol 0.2% (really low) + SPF 30 every day 6 months ago. The results are coming slow and steady. Doctor appointment for tret next week, I'm excited.

[@dianal8387]

53, on Tret now 1.5 yrs, I for sure see results ! I still only use max 3 nites per wk. I also recently started to use a very small dab around my eyes-under & sides only- applying a balm there 1st. Agree patience is key, & started too see its benefits after 6 months.

[@sreyen1065]

Do you still do the sandwich between the tretinoin ?.. do you have to wait 10, 15 minutes ? Thanks

[@dianal8387]

@sreyen1065 I always apply a moisturizer then apply tret. I don't apply a 2nd layer of moisturizer.

[@sreyen1065]

@dianal8387 do you have to wait 15 minutes before applying moisturizer then tretinoin?

[@dianal8387]

@sreyen1065 I only wait a few minutes

[@doctormelybellie]

@@sreyen1065she says no in the video

[@talismanic71]

Jennifer explains it perfectly and makes it simple. I have been using tret for yrs as well.

[@preetikhatri5607]

Is using trent increase facial hair in female?plz answer

[@annsener3378]

Love the way you present this information and stress patience your a gift that keeps on giving please do an updated morning skincare routine even if it’s the same products you keep me on task so please please please much love Jennifer

[@poorva222]

I'm 26 years old and started using tretinoin 4 years ago on your recommendation. Thank you for showing us the results of consistency. I finally have glass skin (almost).

[@lililylo]

Love getting updates on your skin!

[@reneecampbell867]

Great video. I saw results after 6 weeks of tretinoin. I started using it at 35 for anti-aging not acne. I wasn’t using it once a week for a month though. I used it every night utilizing the sandwich method so maybe that’s why I saw improvements after 6 weeks.

[@Beztyausten]

You didn’t purge?

[@reneecampbell867]

@@Beztyausten I never purged. Prior to using tretinoin, I was using retinols. I never purged on those either. I think generally people might experience purging but I personally did not. Again, I’ve been using the sandwich method with tretinoin. I tried tretinoin once on clean dry skin and I felt like it irritated my skin so I have been sandwiching ever since. Everyone’s skin is different so you have to see what works for you.

[@hibey5907]

لقد استفدت من تجربتك لقد حددت مسار عنايتي ببشرتي وانا سعيده بما وصلت اليه اليوم شكرا جينفر

[@franciscachesca]

Thank you for staying consistent with the information. I didn’t know what to do until I ran into your content. ❤

[@JM_416]

Why are the muscles on your face so stiff and don't move when you speak. Can I get results like you by using tertinoin.

[@Ilive_420]

They move when she chuckles literally in the first 20 seconds into the video.

[@raik.7510]

Just don’t use your face muscles without any reason The muscle will start to build up memory n they won’t move like her

[@ninaleigh77]

Great advice, I randomly sandwiched Tretinoin and CearVe PM as a combo and found it works great. Great thinking! 💗

[@empascale]

How about Cerave Moisturising Cream, same result as Cerave PM ? If u had Experience with Cerave Cream, could u tell me ur testimony please 🙏

[@mschannigan8831]

I am much older than you, and I am very sensitive... my reactions to certain chemicals are extremely severe (chemical sunscreen is a poison to me and they hid it in all sorts of products... I just got over a bout of allergy). I tried Retin A Micro years ago and of course I gave up thinking that it would be impossible for me because of my sensitivity. Until I saw you, and what a lifetime of Tretinoin has done for you. I was amazed at the result and this is when I thought that I must persist with it. I did and my skin is very good for my age. I do have laxity but am persisting. Let's see what I can achieve. I only wish I had persisted back when it was prescribed to me. I am in my third year of using Retin A micro, I think (lost track of the time) and so happy to be adapted to it and just looking forward to yearly improvements, despite my age. Thank-you for inspiring me... you are a phenomenon looking as you do in your 42nd year!

[@driamikala]

what sunscreen do you use that's not poison?

[@mschannigan8831]

@@driamikala I can tolerate mineral sunscreen... not chemical sunscreen. Thanks for your question.

[@taibatahir9704]

But when my sister in law met a dermatologist for her skin she asked her if she is married or if she is planing to conceive,and when she told her that she is not necessarily planning to get pregnant but they are not stopping from happening wither and the doc told her not to get tretinion either oral or on skin because that can effect it

[@evadeanu1]

Thank you sharing these products and your experiences.

[@s.7948]

I started using retinol over 7 years ago then tritinoin and the last couple of years I have been doing jessners and Tca peels at home it has been a game changer! I was always really good with my skincare this just sealed the deal for me. Always use spf 50 even in winter and in summer I wear a hat gloves and sometimes umbrella too. 😊 .

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

I started Tretinoin less than a month ago based on your and other videos. I was prescribed the lowest dosage, 0.025, so I didn't need to start at once a week. Looking forward to results.

[@dianartikasari4529]

Can you give me review as long as you use that?

[@leguepier4134]

So ? Did it work ?

[@joshuaransome907]

The gel version isn't compatible with other skincare . I like to incorporate a toner, essences, and a serum. The gel clumps up whereas the cream is flawless with blending other skincare

[@iarshintasudjana4382]

Its been 10 yrs of using tretinoin❤n Im 50 now...my complexion is better than in my teenager

[@usrrrrrrr5677]

I opened the video thinking you're 22 oh my gosh 😮 im definitely starting it

[@ahmedmomtaz4841]

thanks Jennifer very much for sharing this information .i have some questions for you 1- do you think that your Asian skin helped you as additional point to get a firm and healthy skin? 2- do you use any kind of serum like vitamin c or niacinamide or exfoliation in your daily routine? 3- do you take any supplements like d3 or vitamin c or minerals ?

[@bekesibeni]

Im 19 male, using tazarotene for acne scars and texture but yea seeing these results, 42 but you look like 25, seems like im gonna stick with it long term too :D

[@purr181]

I accidentally hit the Subscribe button when I sneezed, but... I might as well just be subscribed for as many of your videos I've watched over the years. 😂

[@catesosa]

I’ve been using retin-a for more than a year. I’m just seeing small results but I will not give up.

[@margo308]

I use tretinoin over 6 months and omg its the best that ever happened to my skin

[@doma4622]

Could you please tell me where to get the tretinion ?

[@margo308]

@@doma4622 I live in Dubai, u can order it in Careem delivery from pharmacy

[@tms843]

I want to thank you so much for your videos! I started 4 years ago after watching you and I get compliments on my skin all the time and I can certainly see the aging benefits too. Thank you!

[@krismada]

Thank you for repeating the message again and again. Persistency is the key to success, and it cannot be mentioned too many times. I have a tendency to be very impatient, and listening to the message over and over again really helps. I never saw it like a time frame of a year, that will be a helpful tips, thank you. Now, unfortunately it is difficult to get my hands on Tretinoin here, but I have Differin, and I notice a difference since November. I will continue, and I will work on my patience! Always spf 50 and a hat here, we're collegues in that matter. 🙂❤

[@Aka.Aza_]

I used benzoyl peroxide for a couple months to treat a breakout I had while I was recovering my skin barrier with cerave. Once I got my breakout fixed I starter using over the counter retinol 0.3%. Now it's been a month and I noticed I don't get any irritation at all (I also have been doing the sandwich method Moisturizer + Retinol + Moisturizer at night). I use vaseline under my eyes to apply a bit of retinol there as as well. Been thinking of upgrading to Tretinoin since it seems my skin might be able to tolerate but I was a little worried that using vaseline with it could give me breakouts again, since I have a acne prone skin :C

[@kiing2313]

Your skin is simply unbelievable. Literally UNBELIEVABLE. 42 lol, you look 10 years younger

[@smittybuckshot6019]

I just started using it on Monday and I hope this goes well 😁

[@nezellesaludares931]

Because of you I started my tretinoin journey my dermatologist prescribe me the 0.025% and use it every night. I'm on my 1st week at this time I still dont see any massive changes but my skin looks hydrated because I used to be dry probably because of the wrong products I used before I started tretinoin. Because of you I already have ideas about tretinoin and I'm ready for this journey. 😊

[@PerryNight-gc3fp]

I just started the journey to

[@kajalgurjar1872]

How it's is going

[@nezellesaludares931]

​​@@kajalgurjar1872 hello, it's been 5 months and my dermatologist prescribed me a 0.050% I'm in my second tube. I'm loving my skin right now its smoother and hydrated.

[@priyad9376]

New subscriber! You look phenomenal. It’s hard to find people in KZbin who suggests minimal skin care routine.. love all the tips you suggested and just starting my tretinoin journey! Behind all this, I think you are an inspirational human being! Glad I came across your channel! Can’t wait to see great videos from you! Other than tretinoin, any other actives you use which helps with results when combined with tretinoin eventually?

[@mimo_218]

I am on my 1.5 yr of using tretinoin and only now I start to see results in my acne and overall skin.

[@vallcherednikova3991]

You are always inspiring, thank you for your experience. Also like to read comments with a lot of great results as well!😻

[@shaizasaeed8181]

Ok i am good at practicing patience. I am starting it very soon. Wish me luck. Turning 33 this June, so let's see how it goes (goosebumps).

[@inofen]

Advice grounded in reality and sincerity and not trying to sell a quick fix. Lovely. I must admit that I use way more than the pea size ammount, but since I have no access to stronger concentration than 0.05% I just increase the ammount of cream I use. I sometimes get a reddish look like if I was constantly blushing. But I don't feel irritated. Would that still mean that I should lower down the dosage?

[@xiomarasinnis7549]

I would lower the dosage, bc the redness is signaling inflammation (I believe) and inflammation can accelerate aging.

[@Dor-je1zt]

I am a few years older than Jennifer and have been using tretinoin for 19 years. I started at the lowest percent 1 or 2 times per week, now of course, I use a higher percent 5 times a week. The other 2 nights I use a chemical exfoliant. I never experienced purging. I did experience light peeling whenever I applied too much on one area, especially during the winter & still experience that light peeling occasionally, when I am careless in my application. After washing my face, I use a simple hydrating toner (just for hydration) then apply the tretinoin, then moisturize. The toner provides hydration, without being an occlusive. I have never had to use vaseline on my face to prevent peeling. The hydrated skin before the tretinoin helps with that. Many have the misconception that Retin A is an exfoliant. It is not an exfoliant, yes it does speed skin cell turnover, but not in the way that AHA (a true exfoliant) does. The peeling some get is not exfoliation- it is irritation. So, no, you do not need to peel to get results-I never peeled much at all & I know it has been working. If someone's skin still feels tight & continues to have much peeling after using it for several years, it is because someone is using too much, too often, too strong of a percentage, not hydrating/ moisturizing enough, need a heavier or more occlusive moisturizer or just perhaps need to stick to retinol. I have family members who are dermatologists (3) She is correct about being patient and consistent & about sunscreen being an absolute must. I also have been using sunscreen religiously for years before starting tret. It is absolutely worth it.

[@laurajean7913]

Can I ask what sunscreen you use?

[@Dor-je1zt]

@@laurajean7913 I use a handful of favorites. One is Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 (mineral) Mychelle SPF 30 (mineral) Neova Silc Sheer SPF 40 (hybrid) Elta MD Physical SPF 41 and Live Tinted SPF 30 (mineral) I alternate, depending on where I'm going & what kind of finish I want- either dewy, natural or matte. They're all tinted, fragrance free.

[@Dor-je1zt]

@@laurajean7913 I use Tatcha, Mychelle, Neova, Elta MD and Live Tinted. All tinted.

[@reeljour884]

I have been using tretinoin 0,05 % since 3 months now, i think i see some results and also i’ve passed the purging phase after 3 weeks so i’ m really happy and i wish i see more results after 6 months and one year

[@reeljour884]

Still here after 6 mounths i have great results the results are coming slowly but i think they’re coming, my skin is smooth and fair but i still don’t see much of improvement in collagen that’s it

[@Marina_DU]

OMG your hair looks so lucious!!! I am 26 and starting to struggle with some grey hairs do you dye yours? Or any other special treatments?

[@raik.7510]

Get your self tested may be copper or astaxanthin or nac would help as the supplemnt to get the hair pigment back

[@fahadshenwari9839]

I have been using it since one year after watching ur video. It really transformed my skin ❤

[@dianartikasari4529]

Really? Can you give me your review after use it? And how many you use the precentation?

[@behemoththekitty]

Your skin is so glowy!!

[@Pstrawberry-t7s]

My doctor just prescribed this for me and you gave much more thorough advice and explanation. She did say to start very slow like you mentioned. Thanks for taking your time to give us your advice. Your skin is amazing and to think about taking care of your skin at such a young age is a rarity. I’m in my 60’s and my generation didn’t even promote sunscreen. We put baby oil on our skin and fried ourselves in the sun. I hope it’s not too late for me. 😊

[@randomina465]

if she's 40 I'm doing everything she says she looks amazing

[@ELLE-gd6nq]

Hi, thank you for the advice! I've been using tret for 5 months now and I'm really loving how it makes my skin now. My friends are also saying that my skin is better than before. Tretinoin was prescribed to me by the derma because I had a severe acne vulgaris last Feb. My night regime is cleanser, then Clindamycin for acne, then moisturizer, then tret, then moisturizer. It works really good!

[@ShazWag]

Do you use or have you ever used botox? Just wondering, as your facial muscles don't seem to move.

[@PassionPno]

She explained this in another video. She doesn’t get Botox or fillers, but she trained herself to not move her face much.

[@Jen__83]

No one ever talks about the side effects other than "purging". I had sharp aching joint pain in my legs as well as sharp pains in my face and hands. At first, I was unsure if it was in fact the tretinoin 0.025 that caused these side effects. I had been using it for 3 weeks at the time. I stopped, waited a month and tried again... I tried 3 separate times with the same outcome, unfortunately. After doing much research, these side effects can in fact occur. Others have complained of these side effects as well... Feeling like you have the flu or you're coming down with something. Please take these side effects into consideration when trying this product!

[@lluvita1]

Wow you stopped aging at 20s. You look so young 😱⚘️

[@goodmorning2386]

Omg ikr, she looks like 28

[@ZelenoJabko]

@@goodmorning2386 did you ever hear about makeup?

[@NurulAulia-c1o]

I met Jennifer 4 years ago and she didn't change at all, just as beautiful 😍 I've using tret for 1 year and half now, I had a deep smile line and now it has faded into fine line. How amazing. I'll keep using tret maybe for the rest of my life 😁😁 Thanks Jennifer for encouraging me to this amazing journey! Love you 😘

[@adv.anjalichaudhary]

The amount of botox this lady has done is crazy and still has audacity to come tell people it's tretinoin.

[@TexasLyoness]

Are you applying Retin-A at all where you put the Vaseline or do you avoid those areas completely?

[@kennychan8901]

First and foremost u are such a young beautiful woman and i think we can all agree on this. Just got done watching this video. I listen to evey word u said. Just like u Simplicity is the way I like to do things. Thank u so much for ur Knowledge and your videos Jennifer

[@tsehaykenfat4862]

Thanks for sharing. Vasilen that is great meditation for skin. That’s why your skin and lips look great and natural

[@kaninikabiswas4926]

On days like this, when Im falling out of my little disciplined schedule, your videos are my booster, seeing you motivates me so much to stay commited to my wellbeing. Thank you Jenny. I have been following you from the time I was 18, and holding onto my excitement to turn 21 and start my Tretinoin journey following your guidelines. However I have already turned 22 last month, and I am doing pretty good with Tretinoin. Thank you for always being a blessing❤ Loads of love❤

[@Useruseruseruser77893]

You are the most lovely person on KZbin. I've learned so much from you. I've started recently using retinol serum from L'oreal, just to start with something less aggressive. But I will definitely try later Tretinoin. I was just wondering if tretinoin helps also tighten the skin? Or is it just for smothering and brightening the skin? I'm on my late forties and recently I've noticed some changes in my chin line. It's not as tight as it used to be. And how you feel about face massage with or without qua sha stone? Does those massages work with anti aging, as a lot if people claim it would?

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

I think it does help tighten the look of the skin because it increases the production of elastin as well as collagen. Obviously, gravity is going to do what gravity is going to do, but tret can help with that.

[@Useruseruseruser77893]

@@johnmichaelarnaud Thank you...That would be nice to see some improvement. I know that while aging, we can't look the same as we used to, but it's nice to have some options to look better.

[@perpetual_happiness]

I'm turning 23 in a few days I've decided to start with a good vitamin c serum like timeless serum for instance, then move on to otc retinol when I'll start seeing first lines. Right know thankfully I don't have any lines but I do have acne and PIH with enlarged pores, but I'm still stalling using tret for as long as possible so that it's more effective when I truly need it.

[@martynepoffpoff]

love your tips about tretinoid, you are huge inspiration!! Are you using tretinoin whole year also during summer months?

[@mineroomi2544]

After 6 months of tretinoin I still have extreme flakiness😢 I just want to stop but after watching you I feel like I NEED to keep using it

[@Tösa-f3x]

But you don’t ❤️

[@mineroomi2544]

@@Tösa-f3x any ideas on how to stop the flakiness 😢 I use zinc at night on my non tret days for skin barrier but still

[@tanietang8941]

Thanks for your honest information!❤

[@ivanahtannica]

I started prescription skin care (with retinoic acid) at 12 years old! I don’t smoke and only drink occasionally. I stopped the prescription at around 30 years because I moved and ran out of them and couldn’t get ahold of my dermatologist. I now just use non-prescription skincare (mostly Korean). At 33 years old, I still sometimes get carded! (I’m also Asian)

[@tcm3097]

Hi Jennifer. Love your no-nonsense content, direct and informative. Question: as a long time Tretinoin user, I have been unable to acclimate its use to the neck area (causes redness and irritation). In lieu of Tretinoin for the neck, what would you recommend with similar potency that the delicate skin on the neck can tolerate? Thank you!

[@LauraB.335]

Maybe try Retinaldehyde. Still vitamin A, not as strong as tretinoin, but stronger than retinol. It may take a bit longer, but it’s not nearly as irritating.

[@patmandolla1806]

I've been using it for 45 years. I read that using the gel is more stronger. I currently You're using the one percent gel only because where I purchase it from they don't have it in cream. I just. Recently in the last three years have been using twenty five percon my neck, chest and The whole body.Don't forget lots of sunscreen. Reapply sunscreen every two hours or less if needed

[@janeol3195]

❤❤❤ love you Babes. Your videos are so inspiring.

[@angelapellino885]

Wow! I wish my skin could tolerate it. Too reactive and sensitive, it peels like crazy even with the gentlest “retinol” serum…