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Question re Retinol and moisturizer

JudyL — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:24:33 GMT

I'm new to Retinol. Just started using it - every other night - this week. The first night was fine. Last night used it and after putting it on and waiting a few minutes, I then put on my moisturizer. When I went to bed, I noticed that it looked like my face had flakes all over it. At first I thought my face was peeling like after a sunburn but actually think it was my moisturizer balling up and/or flaking off.

Are you not supposed to put a moisturizer on after applying Retinol? I waited a few minutes after applying the retinol before putting the moisturizer on. Anyway, curious as to what everyone else does. Thanks!

Re: Question re Retinol and moisturizer

SilleeMee — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:32:19 GMT

I just follow the directions on the product label. They are not all the same.

Re: Question re Retinol and moisturizer

JudyL — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:17:06 GMT

I looked at mine and it didn't say not to put on moisturizer but it didn't say to do so either and usually it'll say "follow with moisturizer" or some such thing. What it did say is to use it at night and then to make sure I use a sunscreen "while using this product." Which I do in the morning. Anyway, thanks for responding; was just curious what others were doing.

Re: Question re Retinol and moisturizer

Bullyeye — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:19:27 GMT

I use prescription Retin-A, and my dermatologist has me use moisturizer first, then the Retin-A. Retin-A is stronger than retinol and you need a prescription for it. Hope that this helps.

Re: Question re Retinol and moisturizer

drizzellla — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 19:17:22 GMT

I just tried RetinoSyn-45. I am still on Phase 1. You first put on Regeneration Complex. And then the directions say to apply the serum directly on top of Regeneration Complex."

And then the directions say to follow with a non anti-aging moisturizer (if needed).

I have not used a moisturizer because after applying the serum I don't think I need it. The serum is moisturizing enough.

What do your directions say? Should you use a moisturizer? Are you using the right type?

Re: Question re Retinol and moisturizer

JudyL — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:12:16 GMT

@drizzellla

The directions say to use the Retinol in the evening and to "use a sunscreen with this product." Which I do in the AM. Doesn't say anything about using a moisturizer after the Retinol. I'm just so in the habit of putting on a moisturizer at night that I didn't even think about it when I put it on last night. Am going to use the Retinol tomorrow night without the moisturizer and see how it feels. Thanks for your input!

Re: Question re Retinol and moisturizer

SilleeMee — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:25:52 GMT

If your skin is getting irritated (redness and flaking) from using your retinol product, you can try a couple of things. You can decrease the frequency of use or you can mix your retinol product with your moisturizer (about equal parts of each) and then apply it this way until your skin gets used to it and stops getting red and peeling. If you have no problems with using it right off the bat then I would not use a moisturizer with it because it may dilute the effect of the retinol which can prolong the results you are looking for. Retinol is one of those things where less is not more. The key to it's use is to let your skin adjust to it. After that you may want to try a higher concentration because with retinol you may experience a plateau with your results and need to go to a higher strength. @drizzellla

Re: Question re Retinol and moisturizer

RedRedHair — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:40:23 GMT

@Bullyeye Those were the same instructions that my derm gave to me when I first started using Retin A. However, I eventually had to discontinue using it as it was too irritating.

Re: Question re Retinol and moisturizer

Nadine O — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 05:05:03 GMT

When Mary Lyn from Philosophy was describing how to do with their new retinol pads, she said to clean your face, then use the pad all over your face, neck and back of hands and that was it. Go to bed she said.

Re: Question re Retinol and moisturizer

Judaline — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:20:36 GMT

I use the Mortar & Pestle retinol night oil. The vendor on the video (QVC) said to follow with your night time moisturizer. She didn't say to wait a half hour like so many do.