Retinol Cheat Sheet| Dr Alexis Stephens

👩🏾‍⚕️As promised here is your OTC retinoid cheat sheet 📝✍🏾
👉🏾If you are fighting acne and want to get as close as you can to a prescription product use adapalene this is the 1st prescription strength OTC product
👋🏾If you have anti-aging concerns and want to get as close as possible to a prescription use retinaldehyde as it only requires one step of conversion to get to the active form retinoic acid
👉🏾For my heavy handed friends reach for retinol capsules as they are pre-portioned for you and there’s no guess work
👋🏾For those looking to simply their routine consider using a product that doubles as both a moisturizer and retinol
Ask me all your retinol questions down below 👇🏾and they will be answered in my retinol Q&A video this week🎥
#retinol #dermatologist #antiaging

[@skyblu2u]

I couldn't pay attention bc your skin is so flawless!

[@addiebrice6001]

Me too. Yass. 🥺👋🏿☺️

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

So glassy, smooth, and gorgeous! Skin goals!

[@AmanirenaII]

The Geek and Gorgeous A-Game is a really affordable retinaldehyde!

[@tracibrown5872]

Unbelievable. I could watch your tips all day. You are really fixing my skin. Praise God and thank you, Jesus, for Dr. Alexis Stephens.

[@anonymous6594]

Please explain the differences between trifarotene, tazarotene, and tretinoin. Specifically, the generic and brand that’s best for anti-aging.

[@sarahmotlong949]

I could watch/listen to you all day. Flawless!!!! 😍

[@junettewatson9236]

What do we use if we have concerns of anti aging, acne, and acne scars/hyperpigmentation?

[@traceye.7224]

I kept viewing this over and over again because I kept staring at your beautiful skin. What do you use on your face? Your skin is the most flawless I’ve ever seen

[@yolandam611]

I'm watching you on Dr Oz right now. Congratulations

[@creativelife9871]

Really? Wow! Congrats to her! 🎉🎉

[@danielamarkland2150]

Your voice 🗣️ nd you’re Skinnn 🤩🤩🤩

[@skincarebyalex1]

But could I use Adapalene just for anti ageing instead of retinaldehyde or retinol? I’ve heard Adapalene is the strongest OTC and may be of benefit for aging, would you recommend Adapalene over retinol or retinaldehyde for aging? Would Adapalene be the closet OTC for Tretinoin in terms of aging?

[@ShesNailah]

You are Heaven sent!

[@SimplyMe0828]

Wow, this is EXACTLY what I needed to see! These are all of my most recent questions!

[@ankitagade]

I was just browsing found this video You look so beautiful 😍

[@marvin-rl8hy]

Loved the dr oz appearance doc stephens

[@velvetpanther7032]

Your skin is luminous.💎

[@thefunnybuddy4138]

Please do more cheat sheets. Would be even better if there was a little info graphic I could share with friends.

[@lorettayoung3088]

You should make the graph for your friends.

[@nildalajara9865]

Which one for anti aging and sensitive skin?

[@lucyall1898]

Thank you Dr Alexis😊

[@AlanaV.]

Thank you so much Dr. Alexis for this information. Would the Olay retinol cream be used to get- rid of white patches on the skin from misusing skin discoloration products incorrectly?

[@fayem1336]

Thanks so much for the cheat sheet!

[@Shaarrii]

What about crepe skin .. I have it on feet and my hands since forever and I’m 30

[@varsha_raj]

Could you please make dark spots product video which is closer to prescription for skin of color

[@miktazlokmin4666]

Thank you Dr. Love your sharing as always 😊❤️

[@red_delphino9858]

What if I'm a want to fight acne and aging?

[@avapilsen]

I have the same question. I wonder if I can use adapalene AND retinol

[@gensai93]

Adapalene

[@sumlem]

@@avapilsen Adapalene can do both! Retinoid

[@kasa9884]

Don't double up on the retinoids. Just use adapalene for both acne management and anti-aging.

[@TheOneCurly]

what are your thoughts on the Cereve One

[@kyraellis5761]

Your voice is so lovely 😍

[@krissyk.6908]

Thanks, your the best!

[@cereallover19]

I love these videos

[@ZurieRae]

Thank sis!!

[@richrich2307]

Thank you

[@SherundaSimone]

Thanks so much!!!

[@HelzOfOz]

Can you please tell me how to use my Adapalene with my Medik8 Retinal? Thank you

[@haganmonet4810]

omg i hope u not combining two types of retinol 😲

[@AD-jc1zz]

Hi! Your videos very helpful, what can you recommend for acne treatment or acne prone maintenance as adapalene is not over the counter here in CA

[@sandraimery8188]

Can I use it around the eye area to fight pigmentation from sun?

[@lilikiflu7805]

What about for discoloration?

[@kminumayurukundo793]

Dr Alex could you plz recommend a pruduct for kératose to dark skin🙏🏾

[@haganmonet4810]

what’s the difference between 0.1% and 0.3% adapalene?

[@alison2161]

Girl you are my best friend now Okay

[@MeekyPeek]

Hi!! Can Avene 0.1 be use for mild acne but skin that is very sensitive and adapalene was a little strong for me?

[@daviadouglas9252]

Smart & beautiful💕💕💕

[@mabelbenz6405]

Please how can I use this product?

[@kdpink]

What about for hyperpigmentation?

[@haganmonet4810]

tretinoin or adapalene and a bomb a** sunscreen

[@kimberlybjrc]

@@haganmonet4810 have u personally seen results with differin and dark spots?

[@haganmonet4810]

@@kimberlybjrc yes along with azelaic acid

[@nataliesasha8216]

@@haganmonet4810 what sunscreens do you recommend?

[@simplynaudia5817]

@@haganmonet4810 I wonder how long it took for you to see results in your skin🤔

[@princykumar3676]

For hyperpigmentation which one can we use?

[@mavis5954]

I used adapalene and tranexcemic acid. It got completely rid of my hyperpigmintation.

[@Kim_Narnna]

@@mavis5954 hello please do you used the two together in the same routine?

[@avapilsen]

Can you let us know of affordable drug store products that have these ingredients

[@MG-lq8hx]

Beautiful 🥰

[@rajdeepkaur4614]

Plz let me know cure to ringworms o face and ears and skin

[@sharknado623]

Avène is 70 dollars in USA?! WHAT?!

[@thisgirlisfancy]

Adapalene worsened my acne😩

[@itsaaronlolz]

i used retin a, adapalene, generic accutane. now im 31 and i use differin and put a hydrating retinol on top. and minoxidil 😢😂

[@cabdicali7663]

My face have sunburn can you help me please guys what I can do

[@annab2b332]

Over the counter aloe Vera product, rose water and moisturizer. Drink plenty of fluids and eat plenty of vitamin C. Wear sunscreen everyday.

[@Lives.2.Ride.]

Can anyone wanting to fight anti-aging get a Rx?

[@mistyjordan7147]

😇🙏💯💜

[@wewereads]

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[@tatianahawaii13]

Pretty lady

[@iamnoone78647]

Comedones yar , cover the comedones plss

[@isabellagaray7935]

ha imagine living in canada where adapalene requires a prescription 😅