Begginers Ultimate Guide For Using tretinoin!

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Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!!!!
 
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Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!!!!
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It isnt that deep you dont have to let dry for 20 min
 
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Why does there genuinely have to be a guide for this next there’s gonna be a “ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VASELINE” someone post a good guide
 
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nga posted this twice
 
Work on your formatting man, this is not comfortable to read.

You can apply it over your undereyes, it's fine your tear glands won't get damaged as long as you're not too close to the lashline.
5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face
Not necessary. 0.025% can cause peeling and dryness for beginners but not leaving it on overnight is just a waste. Zero benefits, and your skin won't adapt either.
 
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Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!is t

Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!!!!
is tretinoin op for skin?
 
Work on your formatting man, this is not comfortable to read.

You can apply it over your undereyes, it's fine your tear glands won't get damaged as long as you're not too close to the lashline.

Not necessary. 0.025% can cause peeling and dryness for beginners but not leaving it on overnight is just a waste. Zero benefits, and your skin won't adapt either.
0.025% is what is given to beginners by dermas lol, where are you getting this from?
 
0.025% is what is given to beginners by dermas lol, where are you getting this from?
Read what I said again.
0.025% can cause peeling and dryness for beginners but not leaving it on overnight is just a waste.
 
which age can u use for this ?
 
Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!!!!
how should I go at asking my derm for tret? should i just request it?
 
Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!!!!
mirin thread. Ive used it for a while and have noticed it's kinda stopped working, would you know why?
 
mirin thread. Ive used it for a while and have noticed it's kinda stopped working, would you know why?
increase the %, how much are you using right now?
 
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Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!!!!
nope, leave over night, start with 3 times a week and work your way up to every other day, cleanse, moisturize wait 15 mins, apply pea sized amount of tret and youre done
 
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by not working, what do you mean, it is not clearing acne anymore? it is causing too much dryness? if it just isn't clearing acne, then just up the dose then because its like impossible for ts not to work if you are taking 0.05%, unless, you are not using sunscreen paired with a good moisturizer and the sandwich method ( you cleanse, then moisturize, then tret, then moisturize again. and how much are you using? a pea size is what's recommended
 
lol this is so cope. ofc there needs to be a guide, ppl are too dumb to read the insert. if u get major peeling ur a failo already. just start slow and layer.
 
by not working, what do you mean, it is not clearing acne anymore? it is causing too much dryness? if it just isn't clearing acne, then just up the dose then because its like impossible for ts not to work if you are taking 0.05%, unless, you are not using sunscreen paired with a good moisturizer and the sandwich method ( you cleanse, then moisturize, then tret, then moisturize again. and how much are you using? a pea size is what's recommended
I probably use a bit more than a pea size. it's not clearing pimples or marks. And I do use sunscreen
 
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I probably use a bit more than a pea size. it's not clearing pimples or marks. And I do use sunscreen
yea just get a higher dose. if it was working effectively at lower doses it and slowly stopped, get a higher one.
 
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nope, leave over night, start with 3 times a week and work your way up to every other day, cleanse, moisturize wait 15 mins, apply pea sized amount of tret and youre done
thanks
 
mirin thread. Ive used it for a while and have noticed it's kinda stopped working, would you know why?
maybe it fullfilled its purpose by clearing your skin or increase the dosaege
 
My dermatologist doesnt wanna give me a prescription. "your skin is too young, it'll damage it" :feelswhy:
I'm 20
 
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My dermatologist doesnt wanna give me a prescription. "your skin is too young, it'll damage it" :feelswhy:
I'm 20
switch dermatologists and try see if that helps if not just get it illegally
 
Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!!!!
where can I buy or find that is legit?

No doctor prescribed
 
Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!!!!

I find it interesting to wash your face after 30 minutes to adapt the treatment to your skin. I tried the taz twice and always got the same result after a few weeks: dehydrated skin that stings even with just water. Do you have any ideas on how to restore my skin barrier? My skin is very tight. I moisten it in the morning with water, then apply a moisturizing cream, then B5 Cicaplast, then Taz, and I leave it on overnight. Currently, I'm not applying anything, not even moisturizing cream; it just sits on the surface and isn't absorbed, so my skin feels tight.
 
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I find it interesting to wash your face after 30 minutes to adapt the treatment to your skin. I tried the taz twice and always got the same result after a few weeks: dehydrated skin that stings even with just water. Do you have any ideas on how to restore my skin barrier? My skin is very tight. I moisten it in the morning with water, then apply a moisturizing cream, then B5 Cicaplast, then Taz, and I leave it on overnight. Currently, I'm not applying anything, not even moisturizing cream; it just sits on the surface and isn't absorbed, so my skin feels tight.
you started with taz before trying tret or any other topical retinoid? if this is the case dump the taz and just start using tret like op said
 
yeah you can use IndiaMart but you might need to go through parcel flow to get your parcel due to it getting seized if u search up threads on IndiaMart you defo find something helpful
 
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you started with taz before trying tret or any other topical retinoid? if this is the case dump the taz and just start using tret like op said
Taz is the strongest retinoid but less Assecahing that the treatment is milder in terms of side effects, that's why I started with taz
 
yeah you can use IndiaMart but you might need to go through parcel flow to get your parcel due to it getting seized if u search up threads on IndiaMart you defo find something helpful
I aint buying tret from India xD
 
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Taz is the strongest retinoid but less Assecahing that the treatment is milder in terms of side effects, that's why I started with taz
ur skin needs to get used to topical retinoids, starting out with something extremely harsh like taz is gonna rape your skin barrier
 
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Now whats optimale ?, leaving it overnight or washing it?
 
Why does there genuinely have to be a guide for this next there’s gonna be a “ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VASELINE” someone post a good guide
My faggot ass burnt my face twice from not using it properly so there you go
 
Hey! Today ill be sharing a guide on how to use tretinoin! Rep me if you find it helpful!!


Tretinoin

If you are a beginner i recommend to use tretinoin 0.025 as It is a very powerful Retinoid Use it 2-3 times a week

Benefits-Collagen will improve,Increased cell turnover,anti aging,reduced wrinkles and acne scars,Healthy skin,Glow,Will fix years of sun damage

CONS-IF GUIDE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY CAN CAUSE SKIN PEELING HARD IRRITATION ITCHING AND DRYNESS

Firstly you will Be needing 1-Tretinoin 2-A good moisturizer 3-SPF 50+ Sunscreen

1-Now At Night time before sleeping you will Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and after 20mins of completely drying your skin

2-You will apply moisturizer on your face AND LET IT ABSORB FOR 2 MINUTES

3-then
take a Pea Sized Amount of tretinoin And Apply it on your face except your eye area


4-APPLY Another layer of moisturizer on your face

5-After all this wait an 30-45 mins and wash your face then gradually keep increasing the time intensity week by week until you can handle it for the whole night for the first time use it 2-3 times a week then increase it to 4-5 times after some weeks

NOTE:-EVERY MORNING DONT FORGET TO APPLY SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN WHEN GOING OUT OR EVEN INSIDE HOME IF YOU DONT DO THIS IT CAN CAUSE DRYNESS IRRITATION AND ITCHING

So thats it for the guide Do it consistently for some time and you will see good results !!

Dont forget to rep me!!!!!!
Waiting 20 minutes after cleansing before putting on moisturizer is beyond retarded, TEWL-maxxing

noone is that sensitive that they have to progressively increase the time its on the skin

start tret at 2-3 nights per week, increase or decrease based off tolerance.

And sandwich method is just an as-needed measure, it's not always needed
 
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