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Question About Retinol:

shiloh 81 — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 19:45:01 GMT

I just started using using the New CeraVe cream serum with Retinol. I only use it 3x a week but I notice some drying/flaking. Will this eventually go away if I continue use or should I cut back to 2 days a week? I want to continue using it because my skin is already looking clearer and is so soft. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you

Re: Question About Retinol:

Day1128 — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 20:05:20 GMT

I use the prescription Retin A (tretinoin) and I get some flaking, more in the winter. I do alternate nights I use it when there is a lot of flaking. I also use the Philosophy exfoliating face cleanser in the mornings, then a moisturizer, and my skin looks good.

Maybe try exfoliating in the morning with your current routine, then a good moisturizer or oil.The flaking does goes away for me, it's just finding the best routine for you.

Re: Question About Retinol:

JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 20:49:05 GMT

@shiloh 81 wrote:
I just started using using the New CeraVe cream serum with Retinol. I only use it 3x a week but I notice some drying/flaking. Will this eventually go away if I continue use or should I cut back to 2 days a week? I want to continue using it because my skin is already looking clearer and is so soft. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you

Are you exfoliating? That's an important part of skincare too. You can do what you want, cut back temporarily or tough it out until your skin adjusts, which it should.

Re: Question About Retinol:

shiloh 81 — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:17:13 GMT

Yes, I'm exfolianting I use CeraVe SA Lotion and use a muslin cloth when washing my face and there is some salicylic acid in the serum. I had no dry spots at all till starting the serum I've used it Monday Wednesday and friday. I thought only 3 days a week would be a good start.

Re: Question About Retinol:

Drythe — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:46:59 GMT

@shiloh 81 wrote:
I just started using using the NewCeraVe cream serum withRetinol. I only use it3x a week but I notice some drying/flaking. Will this eventually go away if I continue use or should I cut back to 2 days a week? I want to continue using it because my skin is already looking clearer and is so soft. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you

As a long time Retin - A user, I had heavy flaking at first, it lasted for several months. My Derm. said keep on using, and I'm glad!

I thought of it as wrinkles and baddies coming off!

Re: Question About Retinol:

tototwo — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:58:09 GMT

CereVe makes a Retinol serum??!! That's news to me! Thank you!

Re: Question About Retinol:

shiloh 81 — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:23:12 GMT

No problem. Other than some flaky skin from the seum I'm really liking the results. I've used other Retinol before and couldn't tolerate it. But CeraVe is awesome.

Re: Question About Retinol:

Bigbro — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:08:05 GMT

I still have flaking after 5 years ! I have light/med skin that is sensitive. I use .05 in the summer and winter use a lower .025. I mix a moisturer with it but still get flaking. I better start using a better cream !

Re: Question About Retinol:

wilma — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:31:14 GMT

As others have posted here you need to find what works best for you and your skin. I use prescription strength Retin A, and I have very oily skin even though I am over 50. I use my Retin-A three times a week. I have a bit of flaking. I use a little bit of oil in the morning on these areas and that seems to help. I also exfoliate on the nights I do not use Retin-A.

Re: Question About Retinol:

Fish in the Sea — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:18:53 GMT

I'm thrilled to hear this, too! I didn't know they made a Retinol cream! I would imagine it's a much more reasonable price than others!