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Question for retin-a users........

Nadine — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:22:44 GMT

I started with the lowest % twice a week. I'm not having any flaking etc . I'm really surprised because I have very dry sensitive skin. I've been doing it twice a week for over a month now and I guess I need to bump it up to three times a week. I would love to get results without the side effects but I'm thinking I'm not going to get results if I don't see anything going on. Wanted comments from others who use retin-a. Thanks,

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Carol Diane — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:27:34 GMT

I have been using Retin-A for years (Tazorac for the past decade or so). I love it and my skin is very good. I actually started it more for breakouts than wrinkles. It isn't supposed to make you red and flake and peel. Yes, it's working but since you're not having problems, I would bump it up to every other day. It's a great product.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Snowpuppy — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:42:00 GMT

If you're new to it and tolerating it well, I agree with the rec to bump it up to every other day use.

When I first started using it I felt the same, meh. No results because I had no flaking. I took the recommended break after two weeks of use and applied a heavy night cream.

OMG, I woke up that next morning and it looked like it snowed on my face! The moisturizer on the break was what I needed to get things going.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Shanus — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:05:08 GMT

@Snowpuppywrote:
If you're new to it and tolerating it well, I agree with the rec to bump it up to every other day use.

When I first started using it I felt the same, meh. No results because I had no flaking. I took the recommended break after two weeks of use and applied a heavy night cream.

OMG, I woke up that next morning and it looked like it snowed on my face! The moisturizer on the break was what I needed to get things going.

@Snowpuppy Hi. Never heard of the 2 wk. break. I’ve used RX strength for maybe 35 yrs. before recommended for wrinkles. Followed derm advice to begin twice a week, worked up to 3 or 4 in summer when skin is not as dry (***Retin A makes your skin more sun sensitive. Bump up to higher spf). Use it 2 or 3 nights in winter. Moisturizer on other nights.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Carol Diane — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:15:53 GMT

Shanus, I never heard of a 2 week break either. I was told to keep going and use it as much as my skin can tolerate it.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Shanus — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:20:42 GMT

@Carol Dianewrote:
Shanus, I never heard of a 2 week break either. I was told to keep going and use it as much as my skin can tolerate it.

@Carol Diane Yes. Those were my instructions.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

ValentinaBon — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:25:25 GMT

@Shanuswrote:
@Carol Dianewrote:
Shanus, I never heard of a 2 week break either. I was told to keep going and use it as much as my skin can tolerate it.

@Carol Diane Yes. Those were my instructions.

Mine as well. Just because it isn't flaking the heck out of your skin or causing other noticeable side effects doesn't mean it isn't doing something. 😊

Re: Question for retin-a users........

SilleeMee — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:46:13 GMT

Right now I'm using 0.05% cream tretinoin (Retino-A). But I did not start there. I started using an otc retinol (1%) for about a year during which, in the beginning, I had experienced redness and peeling that decreased over time until there was none about a year later. At that point I decided to try the 0.05% tretinoin as I felt the retinol was at a plateau for me. I started using the tretinoin once a week for the first month, then twice a week for the following month after that until about six months had passed. All this time I did have a little redness and some peeling but I never stopped to take a break from using the tretinoin....that is something you should not do. It needs to be applied consistently so your skin can adjust to it. If you stop to take breaks then it's like starting all over again and your skin will act the same as when you first started using it.

After about eight months or so, I finally got to the point of using the tretinoin every other night with no problems to be speak of. I do have ocassional flaking but no redness. I'm in my third year of using it.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

goldensrbest — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:35:16 GMT

@Nadinewrote:
I started with the lowest % twice a week. I'm not having any flaking etc . I'm really surprised because I have very dry sensitive skin. I've been doing it twice a week for over a month now and I guess I need to bump it up to three times a week. I would love to get results without the side effects but I'm thinking I'm not going to get results if I don't see anything going on. Wanted comments from others who use retin-a. Thanks,

May i ask if you got it from all day chemist?

Re: Question for retin-a users........

goldensrbest — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:43:44 GMT

To op so glad you asked , i have wanted to ask .I started tretinion 0.025 ,around 10 days ago, using it every night ,no peeling ,but i am dry.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:51:06 GMT

@Shanus@Carol Diane - Same here on using it as often as one can tolerate.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Shanus — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:57:56 GMT

@goldensrbestwrote:
To op so glad you asked , i have wanted to ask .I started tretinion 0.025 ,around 10 days ago, using it every night ,no peeling ,but i am dry.

@goldensrbest Dry is ok, a little redness is expected. When it turns to irritated/flaking, that’s when you slack off a bit, but continue. Retin A is an exfoliant removing dead skin cells, building collagen underneath the skin surface to plump up the wrinkles. It will also fade dark spots/areas as it sloughs away dead skin. It’s a miracle skincare product. I haven’t heard of any derm who doesn’t have it on their anti-aging list.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

goldensrbest — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:59:54 GMT

@Shanuswrote:
@goldensrbestwrote:
To op so glad you asked , i have wanted to ask .I started tretinion 0.025 ,around 10 days ago, using it every night ,no peeling ,but i am dry.

@goldensrbest Dry is ok, a little redness is expected. When it turns to irritated/flaking, that’s when you slack off a bit, but continue. Retin A is an exfoliant removing dead skin cells, building collagen underneath the skin surface to plump up the wrinkles. It will also fade dark spots/areas as it sloughs away dead skin. It’s a miracle skincare product. I haven’t heard of any derm who doesn’t have it on their anti-aging list.

I know used it years ago ,but had to stop ,because of cost ,wrinkles came.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Nadine — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 18:30:46 GMT

I didn't get it from All Day Chemist, it was a script from my Dr. He's not a derm but did tell me it's the only product that he feels will actually do something.I still use Perricone at night on the off days and back to Isomers in the morning. After reading these comment, much appreciated by the way, I'm going to go to three nights a week and see how it goes before I bump up to every other night.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Nadine — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 18:33:01 GMT

Forgot to ask which sunscreen would be a good choice. I ordered Ulta M.D. tinted and had to return because it was orangey. The I bought Neutrogena and broke out with it so now don't know which one to get next.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:17:15 GMT

@Nadine- Which version by Neutrogena did you use? There is a "Clear Skin" version that is designed not to break you out. I've used that one with much success.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

maestra — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 21:54:50 GMT

@Nadine I break out from most spf but Perricone's Photo Plasma is great! No break out's, no burn.

I'm using Obagi's .05% Retin A every night and have had no flaking, redness, sensitivity, etc, which is fine w/me! I buy it from my derm's office.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

winamac1 — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:17:51 GMT

@Nadinewrote:
Forgot to ask which sunscreen would be a good choice. I ordered Ulta M.D. tinted and had to return because it was orangey. The I bought Neutrogena and broke out with it so now don't know which one to get next.

Use Elta MD SpF 40 UV BROAD SPECTRUM-no tint. I love that.

@Nadine

Dermstore has it. It's really a nice moisturizer. I also like a Peter Thomas Roth SPF 30. Summer-Elta for the 40

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Nadine — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:42:31 GMT

It wasnt the clear skin, it dry something, can't remember without checking the container. I never break out so I always take notice if I do with a new product. I have used the one that Perricone has and I liked it. Forgot abot that one.

Re: Question for retin-a users........

Sunshine Kate — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:43:33 GMT

Are you using name brand Retin-A or generic? I've used both and name brand works much better for me. If I have generic then I need to use more product and more often.

ETA: Are you using moisturizer before or after? If so, that could be why you don't see much peeling.

My doctor told me not to use moisturizer on the days I use RA.