Only the right side of my face breaks out

[Charisma]

After using retinol for a month the right side of my face had like 5 pimples so far, all left a red mark (RAGE)

I achieved glass skin on the left side of my face so I will just show my left profile while speaking to people

 

[vzidel]

apply armadillo semen to your right side

 

[Charisma]

apply armadillo semen to your right side

i applied my own

 

[sickdawgie]

what are you going to do regarding the retinol? get a product with less in it, spread out usuage or stop?

 

[Charisma]

what are you going to do regarding the retinol? get a product with less in it, spread out usuage or stop?

Spread out usage, I’ll use it every second night and apply it topically on the places where I have the pimple redness every night

 

[PsychoDsk]

think it's caused by the retinol
I had the exact same pimples on the exact same sports
your skin on those areas is probably too sensitive for retinol

 

[silencio]

Change your pillowcase, make sure you're not picking subconsciously

 

[Charisma]

think it's caused by the retinol
I had the exact same pimples on the exact same sports
your skin on those areas is probably too sensitive for retinol

Did the redness go away?
(please say yes)

 

[Charisma]

Change your pillowcase, make sure you're not picking subconsciously

Unfortunately I am a nervous type so I’m picking it non-stop

 

[n9wiff]

After using retinol for a month the right side of my face had like 5 pimples so far, all left a red mark (RAGE)

Retinol makes your skin worse slightly before it causes imrpovements. ( Purging AKA increased breakouts and rashes )

The effect is more easily visible with something stronger like Tret

 

[PsychoDsk]

Did the redness go away?
(please say yes)

ye it does, takes a few days

 

[sickdawgie]

I think you'd be better of putting less retinol on those spots rather than more

 

[Charisma]

ye it does, takes a few days

Taking a full month for the one on my forehead


But ig it is recovering slowly after I started using kojic acid as @n9wiff suggested me

 

[PsychoDsk]

Taking a full month for the one on my forehead


But ig it is recovering slowly after I started using kojic acid as @n9wiff suggested me

my PIE goes away pretty fast when just moisturizing
acne sucks balls bro

 

[Charisma]

what are you going to do regarding the retinol? get a product with less in it, spread out usuage or stop?

Spread out usage, I’ll use it every second night and apply it topically on the places where I have the pimple redness every night

I think you'd be better of putting less retinol on those spots rather than more

Thoughts? @n9wiff

 

[leanmaxx74]

you probs sleep on your right side im guessing thats why?

 

[Charisma]

my PIE goes away pretty fast when just moisturizing
acne sucks balls bro

Legit -1psl fuck acne

 

[Charisma]

you probs sleep on your right side im guessing thats why?

Yes I am

 

[silencio]

Unfortunately I am a nervous type so I’m picking it non-stop

Try cutting your nalis very short on the finger you usually pick. It lessens damage

 

[leanmaxx74]

Yes I am

oh 100 percent thats why then idk why it is but i can cause spots from like inflamation or something maybe switch sides see if it helps

 

[Charisma]

Try cutting your nalis very short on the finger you usually pick. It lessens damage

Since nervous type I always bite my nails until I see the blood

 

[Charisma]

oh 100 percent thats why then idk why it is but i can cause spots from like inflamation or something maybe switch sides see if it helps

Easier said than done, can only sleep on the right side

 

[PsychoDsk]

Since nervous type I always bite my nails until I see the blood

since nervous type I always bite off my finger until I can chew the bone

 

[silencio]

Since nervous type I always bite my nails until I see the blood

Broo same. I always did that until a girl pointed it out. Now I only do it on 1 finger jfl

 

[n9wiff]

Thoughts? @n9wiff

Just apply retinol as usual and power through it.

You are supposed to have increased redness, breakouts and even dry skin. It is called the "Purging stage". You are only on OTC ret im assuming so it shouldn't be that bad, you might just be hyper fixating on the problem.

It will get better within 1-3 months. Ret is long term treatment. If you want switch to tret for better results but I understand if you don't want to...

Also when using tret, try not to use toners that have excessive AHA's or harsher stuff like SA or benzyl peroxide. They can make your skin even worse. Also use sunscreen wehn using retinol, it makes your skin more susceptible to UV damage.

Just treat your skin as if it is more fragile when on retinol until you adjust to it.

Weird though, OTC ret isn't ussually that strong, maybe you are sensitive. Just get used to it and be patient. You also don't have to apply it every night.

 

[Charisma]

Just apply retinol as usual and power through it.

You are supposed to have increased redness, breakouts and even dry skin. It is called the "Purging stage". You are only on OTC ret im assuming so it shouldn't be that bad, you might just be hyper fixating on the problem.

It will get better within 1-3 months. Ret is long term treatment. If you want switch to tret for better results but I understand if you don't want to...

Also when using tret, try not to use toners that have excessive AHA's or harsher stuff like SA or benzyl peroxide. They can make your skin even worse. Also use sunscreen wehn using retinol, it makes your skin more susceptible to UV damage.

Just treat your skin as if it is more fragile when on retinol until you adjust to it.

Weird though, OTC ret isn't ussually that strong, maybe you are sensitive. Just get used to it and be patient. You also don't have to apply it every night.

bet, I’ll stick to it but will apply wvery other night

My face feels so stiff even after applying moisturiser and sunscreen hopefully the purging ends