Extremely red face (not acne) while using retin a

[Deleted member 10176]

I've been using retin-a for 5 days, and it has got rid of 90% of my acne which is great.

However, my entire face has become very red (not with pimples just the colour of the skin in general). Especially the cheeks. I used sunscreen and moisturizer daily so sunburn isn't the cause.

How can I return the skin to the normal colour without getting pimples again?


@PrestonYnot @16tyo @Chad1212

 

[Deleted member 10524]

its peeling you're using it too frequently

 

[Deleted member 10176]

its peeling you're using it too frequently

No peeling, a little flaking.

I'm talking about redness though. 0.025%

 

[Deleted member 10524]

No peeling, a little flaking.

I'm talking about redness though. 0.025%

peeling flaking its the same symptom of using it too often if you're using it once a day start using only once every 2 days or if you're using it once every 2 days do once every 4 you get the idea

 

[bruhcel]

i have the same thing you have to take a break and only cleanse with water and use a good moisturizer