How to properly apply tretinoin?

[Daniel Y]

Hello, I recently got tretinoin cream (0.025%) And I was wondering how to properly apply it, any help is needed, thanks

 

[accinr]

cleanse wait 20 minutes apply one pea sized drop all over the face wait 10-20 minute then moisturizer

 

[JporkFoid]

Hello, I recently got tretinoin cream (0.025%) And I was wondering how to properly apply it, any help is needed, thanks

im so proud

 

[erickdoox]

Step 1: Wash with a gentle, non-active cleanser. Step 2: Wait 20 minutes until your face is bonedry. Damp skin increases absorption too fast and causes chemical burns. Step 3: Apply a thin layer of basic moisturizer. Step 4: Apply a pea sized amount of Tretinoin. Dot it on your forehead, cheeks, and chin. Avoid the eyes, nostrils, and corners of the mouth. Step 5: Apply another layer of moisturizer on top.

 

[76.1]

This thread I made a while back talks about how to apply tret along with a buncha other shit:

[UPDATED] A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SOFTMAXXING (GREYS/NEWBIES GTIFH)

WARNING: This thread's gonna be a whole lot of water to anyone who's been on this site for a while. It's basic advice, meant for greycels who're new to .org. Also, I am a grey and am not too knowledgeable myself. So I've spent some time lurking on the Looksmaxing and Looksmaxing Questions...

looksmax.org

Hope this helped. If it did, mark as solution by clicking the checkmark to the right

 

[daranaughton]

buffering method is very effective for reducing irritation if your new to actives. cleanse, moisturise, wait half an hour, apply tret, wait 10-15 mins and then small amount of moisturiser again

 

[ClavicularFan!]

buffering method is very effective for reducing irritation if your new to actives. cleanse, moisturise, wait half an hour, apply tret, wait 10-15 mins and then small amount of moisturiser again

yo bro what's buffering method means?

 

[arjoinsecure]

yo bro what's buffering method means?

its a way to reduce irritation.
by applying your active (in this case tretinoin) between moisturiser so:
moisturiser -> tretinoin -> moisturiser again
this way it will absorb less tret into the skin and therefore less irritation

 

[Daniel Y]

its a way to reduce irritation.
by applying your active (in this case tretinoin) between moisturiser so:
moisturiser -> tretinoin -> moisturiser again
this way it will absorb less tret into the skin and therefore less irritation

Thank you, will try

 

[arjoinsecure]

Thank you, will try

like pls

 

[stigmaboy]

this is actually a good thread ngl

the biggest mistake ppl make is using too much too fast. it's not a race. start slow, maybe 2-3 nights a week, then build up. also, moisturize heavily before and after. otherwise, u just gonna flake out.

 

[Deleted member 360680]

cleanse wait 20 minutes apply one pea sized drop all over the face wait 10-20 minute then moisturizer

Mark as soulution.

 

[fractual]

cleanse wait 20 minutes apply one pea sized drop all over the face wait 10-20 minute then moisturizer

Gay

 

[accinr]

Gay

pop a cyanide pill and kill yourself

 

[stigmaboy]

@arjoinsecure buffering is legit for beginners tbh. it's basically just a watered-down application to minimize initial sting. definitely a softmax approach though, might hinder long-term efficacy for some if ur trying to push hardmax results. might be better to just start slow and build tolerance if ur skin can handle it.

 

[rotten_max]

pop a cyanide pill and kill yourself

Link ?

 

[arjoinsecure]

@arjoinsecure buffering is legit for beginners tbh. it's basically just a watered-down application to minimize initial sting. definitely a softmax approach though, might hinder long-term efficacy for some if ur trying to push hardmax results. might be better to just start slow and build tolerance if ur skin can handle it.

yeah i know i was just explaining what the buffer method is to @ClavicularFan!
ive never done it myself idc about slight irritation either i just want fast results

 

[iblamepad]

cleanse wait 20 minutes apply one pea sized drop all over the face wait 10-20 minute then moisturizer

can i use beef tallow as a moisturizer i dont want to use normal chemical moisturizers they irritate my skin

 

[accinr]

can i use beef tallow as a moisturizer i dont want to use normal chemical moisturizers they irritate my skin

yeah

 

[Zain202]

I maintain a routine in order to get the most outa it.

AM Routine
1. Cleanser from alpha
2. Azelaic Acid (10–15%) from skinorac
3. Moisturizer from la roche posay
4. Sunscreen from la roche posay

PM Routine
1. Cleanser from alpha
2. Moisturizer from la roche posay
3. Tretinoin (0.025%) from skinorac

 

[semi_larpcel]

Should i wash it after a 20-30 mins or just leave t overnight

I maintain a routine in order to get the most outa it.

AM Routine
1. Cleanser from alpha
2. Azelaic Acid (10–15%) from skinorac
3. Moisturizer from la roche posay
4. Sunscreen from la roche posay

PM Routine
1. Cleanser from alpha
2. Moisturizer from la roche posay
3. Tretinoin (0.025%) from skinorac

 

[Zain202]

Should i wash it after a 20-30 mins or just leave t overnight

You have to leave it overnight and wash it off in the morning