Can anything be done to avoid or lessen a purging phase when on retinoids?

[poohead]

Thinking of taking retinoids but I am worried about the purging phase. Can i do anything to lower the risk or are there any alternatives?

 

[stev]

Thinking of taking retinoids but I am worried about the purging phase. Can i do anything to lower the risk or are there any alternatives?

I just firmed it

 

[iamnotgrayipromise]

its not that bad, i didnt even have it

 

[80llo]

You can take it in lower doses

 

[cfshere]

Thinking of taking retinoids but I am worried about the purging phase. Can i do anything to lower the risk or are there any alternatives?

It’s not that bad just don’t over apply it

 

[poohead]

You can take it in lower doses

Ok thanks

 

[poohead]

its not that bad, i didnt even have it

does it depend on genetics or are people just being dramatic?

 

[80llo]

Ok thanks

Mark as solution ?

 

[poohead]

I just firmed it

what does that mean?

 

[stev]

what does that mean?

The breakout phase is not that bad and is worth the sacrifice

 

[poohead]

The breakout phase is not that bad and is worth the sacrifice

Ok thanks i was worried

 

[1nv1s1ble]

a good way to ease yourself into it if you dont want a really bad purge is applying a thin layer of moisturiser before, and then applying your retinoid on top, and then after it dries, you put another layer of moisturiser. it lessens irritation and stuff too

i recommend just going straight into it tbh, just let your skin acclimatise by starting slowly (3-4x a week) and consistently moisturising and applying sunscreen in the morning

 

[stev]

Ok thanks i was worried

The purging phase doesn't happen to everyone

 

[poohead]

a good way to ease yourself into it if you dont want a really bad purge is applying a thin layer of moisturiser before, and then applying your retinoid on top, and then after it dries, you put another layer of moisturiser. it lessens irritation and stuff too

i recommend just going straight into it tbh, just let your skin acclimatise by starting slowly (3-4x a week) and consistently moisturising and applying sunscreen in the morning

do you know the best sunscreen for this that won't cause skin cancer?