skincare routine cope? or tret

[aelimaeli]

after using multiple cleansers, they always make my skin red after and irritate it and make it look worse anyway.
i dropped skincare routines but i used to do cleanser+moisturizer+spf (no cleanse in the morning, js water) and my skin was red asf and shit
ever since i dropped it its somewhat manageable now and i barely get breakouts, but maybe i should hop on again cuz i js have acne scars and a little pimples/hyperpigmentation now
worth it?
also my mom isnt allowing me to get fucking accutane so yea
is it worth doing tret and whats the routine for it, where to get it?

 

[swaggers]

The cleansers make ur skin red because you are buying shitty cleansers that are not good for your skin type.

Anyways, yes you should hop on tretinoin. get it at a derma/GP.

your routine

AM:
Cleanse (No acids)
moistruize
SPF 50+ PA++++ ( RE APPLY TRHOUGH OUT THE DAY 3-4 HOURS)

PM:
Cleanse(NO ACIDS)
Moisitruize
tretinoin pea sized amount
moisturize
spf 50+ pa++++

On non-tretinoin days PM:
Cleanse
Moistruize
(Any nightcreams you would like to use or smth, ensure they dont irritate aswell)


You will want to ensure that any products you use do not irritate with tretinoin (E.G. acids). You can crosscheck with CHATGPT "Hello gpt, can you check the ingredients of (Product) and check if any of them irritate with tretinoin?"

You will have a purge phase, you will feel like shit, it will be worth it.

It will make ur skin super sensitive to sunlight SPF is A MUST. DO NOT USE TOO MUCH AND MAKE SURE U ONLY USE IT 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. I use 0.05% on monday wednesday friday.

Rep me btw nigga

 

[aelimaeli]

what

The cleansers make ur skin red because you are buying shitty cleansers that are not good for your skin type.

Anyways, yes you should hop on tretinoin. get it at a derma/GP.

your routine

AM:
Cleanse (No acids)
moistruize
SPF 50+ PA++++ ( RE APPLY TRHOUGH OUT THE DAY 3-4 HOURS)

PM:
Cleanse(NO ACIDS)
Moisitruize
tretinoin pea sized amount
moisturize
spf 50+ pa++++

thanks bro but
i will start with 0.025 as ppl have said its good for begginers for 2-3 months
what cleanser to use and with no acids? i have a la roche posay and an effaclar moisturizer but i dont rlly use them anymore, i have a la roche posay spf 50+ which is good and i still gotta get tret.
how do i rep you

 

[swaggers]

what

thanks bro but
i will start with 0.025 as ppl have said its good for begginers for 2-3 months
what cleanser to use and with no acids? i have a la roche posay and an effaclar moisturizer but i dont rlly use them anymore, i have a la roche posay spf 50+ which is good and i still gotta get tret.
how do i rep you

You already rep'ed me dw. its the thumbs up button in the corner!

Anyways, i would say you should use 0.05% as thats what i use - but everyones different i guess. I personally use AZclear foaming cleanser (Works quite well for me but can be a bit drying). Anyhow, you can use any cleanser that works for your skin as long as it doesnt have any acids - just do some research. Make sure your la roche posay sunscreen has pa++++ as well.

 

[aelimaeli]

bump

 

[aelimaeli]

You already rep'ed me dw. its the thumbs up button in the corner!

Anyways, i would say you should use 0.05% as thats what i use - but everyones different i guess. I personally use AZclear foaming cleanser (Works quite well for me but can be a bit drying). Anyhow, you can use any cleanser that works for your skin as long as it doesnt have any acids - just do some research. Make sure your la roche posay sunscreen has pa++++ as well.

the one im using is la roche posay anthelios uvmune 400 (tinted sunscreen), doesnt say pa++++ but says 50+spf uvb+uva, 400mm or smth like that

 

[swaggers]

the one im using is la roche posay anthelios uvmune 400 (tinted sunscreen), doesnt say pa++++ but says 50+spf uvb+uva, 400mm or smth like that

should be fine,

 

[JaqueS]

after using multiple cleansers, they always make my skin red after and irritate it and make it look worse anyway.
i dropped skincare routines but i used to do cleanser+moisturizer+spf (no cleanse in the morning, js water) and my skin was red asf and shit
ever since i dropped it its somewhat manageable now and i barely get breakouts, but maybe i should hop on again cuz i js have acne scars and a little pimples/hyperpigmentation now
worth it?
also my mom isnt allowing me to get fucking accutane so yea
is it worth doing tret and whats the routine for it, where to get it?

For me tretinoin ruined my skin even using low dosages at a low strength. But it works for a lot of people so definitely try it, be sure to start slow and build your way up.

Other dudes definitely right you were probably using a cleanser wrong for your skin, from the sounds of it Id go no actives. Id recommend horaces face wash, its natural and gentle.

If you have hyperpigmentation scars ( I also do ) make sure to use a light non clogging spf in the morning other wise they'll darken even in winter sun. At night you can use azeleic acid to help fade them, this acid is super gentle. I cant use salycilic acid more than once a week but I can use this. DONT USE AZELIC ACID WITH TRETINOIN, it'll be too much for your skin.