Tretinoin/Retin a AMA thread

[aspieSavage]

I got oily and acne-prone skin. I can keep the ance under control with a diligent skin routine but I'm rarely perfectly clear and I'm always oily. I also have mild acne scarring from years of skin picking. Should I go for retin A or Accutane?

 

[Chadologue]

probably not, thats a bit too much vitamin A. Why do you need to use them both at the same time? Use retin a after your prescription is over.

Im planning to microdose isotret once my real cure at 40mg/day has ended in order to prevent an eventual comeback of the acne, but this process is probably going to last for a year, so I was wondering if I could use retin-A at the same time if my skin still isn't fucking glowing from the accutane alone, but I guess I will wait then

Complentary question : is retin-A susceptible to make me break-out if I use it right after my accutane cure?

 

[jackieboy21]

If i use beta carotene wich has vitamin a , and retina which is vitamin a , is this enough vit a too cumulatively cause balding/scarring alopecia?

 

[Deleted member 7076]

what are other uses of tret other than skin on the face maxxing

 

[Clark69]

when should you use it during your routine? 30 minutes after moisturizer? middle of day?

 

[malignant]

is there any other cheap low effort products for collagen
derminator 2 is like 200 bucks and red light therapy is a bitch to do

 

[Deleted member 6573]

I got oily and acne-prone skin. I can keep the ance under control but never perfectly clear with a diligent skin routine. Should I go for retin A or Accutane?

depends on the doctor entirely. I always get mine wo prescription online. It will also cost more to get it with a prescription.

Im planning to microdose isotret once my real cure at 40mg/day has ended in order to prevent an eventual comeback of the acne, but this process is probably going to last for a year, so I was wondering if I could use retin-A at the same time if my skin still isn't fucking glowing from the accutane alone, but I guess I will wait then

Complentary question : is retin-A susceptible to make me break-out if I use it right after my accutane cure?

you may still get breakout, but obviously nowhere near as much because accutane has dried your skin glands.

If i use beta carotene wich has vitamin a , and retina which is vitamin a , is this enough vit a too cumulatively cause balding/scarring alopecia?

no

what are other uses of tret other than skin on the face maxxing

you can use it on other parts of your body for example i had hyperpigmentatin on my arm because of mosquito bites. Retin a works on all skin

when should you use it during your routine? 30 minutes after moisturizer? middle of day?

Retin a - wait 20 minutes for it to sink in - then moisteriser. Always use at night

is there any other cheap low effort products for collagen
derminator 2 is like 200 bucks and red light therapy is a bitch to do

no

 

[Deleted member 6573]

I got oily and acne-prone skin. I can keep the ance under control with a diligent skin routine but I'm rarely perfectly clear and I'm always oily. I also have mild acne scarring from years of skin picking. Should I go for retin A or Accutane?

Retin A nigga, accutane shit is only for severe acnecels and not something you just hop on lol.

For scarring, you will likely need professional help depending on how bad it is. Retin a isn't fantastic for foxing scarring.

 

[aspieSavage]

Retin A nigga, accutane shit is only for severe acnecels and not something you just hop on lol.

For scarring, you will likely need professional help depending on how bad it is. Retin a isn't fantastic for foxing scarring.

Ight I'll try retin A nigga

 

[StuffedFrog]

I have been researching this elixir of life for the past 10 months and am more qualified than the average dermatologist when it comes to dispensing advice.

AMA

Make me a collagen skincare routine that will make me god prime chicos skin

 

[Deleted member 6573]

Make me a collagen skincare routine that will make me god prime chicos skin

AM

splash water on face

moisturizer

PM

cleanser
wait until completely dry

retin a
20 minutes

moisteriser

sunscreen outdoors

 

[StuffedFrog]

AM

splash water on face

moisturizer

PM

cleanser
wait until completely dry

retin a
20 minutes

moisteriser

sunscreen outdoors

Nah I want to mog not get mogged I know your hiding something

 

[Deleted member 6573]

Nah I want to mog not get mogged I know your hiding something

alright son

 

[StuffedFrog]

alright son

Can i use aloe vera as a moisturizer if I megadose hylaronic acid throughout the day

 

[Deleted member 7399]

Make me a collagen skincare routine that will make me god prime chicos skin

AM:
Youth to the people antioxidant cleanser
Centella calming gel
SPF (research one for your skin needs, must be korean)

PM:
DHC oil cleanser (godly)
wait 15 mins
Tretinoin
Pure aloe vera gel (makes the tret more effective)
wait 10 mins
Krave Beauty great barrier relief
(optional First aid beauty healing ointment (if becoming dry)

 

[Deleted member 7399]

AM

splash water on face

moisturizer

PM

cleanser
wait until completely dry

retin a
20 minutes

moisteriser

sunscreen outdoors

Splashing water on your face is actually a bad thing, because normal tap water has a high PH balance (7-7.5) which makes it easier for bacteria to live. You should use a cleanser because they are more acidic (5.5 PH is safe)

 

[Peroxide]

Which places on face should I avoid when applying tret?

 

[Norwooder]

I have been on accutane for a couple of months now and now I only have a couple of spots of acne here and there, IS it possible for me to stop accutane now? and hop on to Retin-A for the rest until the last bit of my acne disappears?

 

[AlexAP]

Is Retin A enogh for skin pigmentations? A doc said I have vitiligo, which I don't know if is true, but I have some darker spots.

Is ist necessary to apply moisturizer after using it? I heard that moisturizers are useless in most cases and can even harm your skin.

 

[Deleted member 6573]

Which places on face should I avoid when applying tret?

lips or too close to eyes

I have been on accutane for a couple of months now and now I only have a couple of spots of acne here and there, IS it possible for me to stop accutane now? and hop on to Retin-A for the rest until the last bit of my acne disappears?

finish your accutane prescription then hop on retin a.

Is Retin A enogh for skin pigmentations? A doc said I have vitiligo, which I don't know if is true, but I have some darker spots.

Is ist necessary to apply moisturizer after using it? I heard that moisturizers are useless in most cases and can even harm your skin.

not sure its going to work for vitiligo. it is used for reducing hyperpigmentation after acne

yes use moisteriser

 

[Deleted member 10097]

Will tret get rid of blackheads on nose, any moisturizer recommendations? Thanks

 

[Deleted member 6573]

Will tret get rid of blackheads on nose, any moisturizer recommendations? Thanks

tret rapes blackheads. You will get more blackheads at the purging phase but they will fall out very quickly

I use Cerave

 

[SadnessWYJ]

How much dies retin a cost tbh? Here its abouy 7$ if online

 

[Deleted member 6573]

How much dies retin a cost tbh? Here its abouy 7$ if online

less than the delivery fee if you get it from the right place. $7 sounds about right

 

[Good_Little_Goy]

I heard someone say that the increase in collagen synthesis for 3x a week use is the same for everyday use
can you source this statement?
I tried but with no luck, it sounds bs though I read some study that made it seem unlikely

 

[Deleted member 1849]

Can i use retin-A while at the same time micro-dosing isotretinoin ? If not, how long should I wait after the end of my isotret cure to begin taking retin-A ?

yeah that’s the best way to get rid of acne.

 

[Mr_Norwood]

Over for retinacels

 

[marutka]

What is the reason that some people develop hair thinning as a side effect from using tretinoin?

I also noticed this 2 months into starting 0.05% tret. First thing I noticed was that my scalp was really itchy and hair getting greasier, which could both be a reaction to Hypervitaminosing with vit.A. After that I started losing more hairs than usual everyday.

Also, is there a way to continue using tret and avoid those side effects?

 

[Lev Peshkov]

1) will it make my skintine more constant

2) will it give me model worthy skin quality

 

[Deleted member 9511]

is there any way to minimize the purge phase? ie. using it more sparingly while you are starting out or something

 

[Deleted member 9511]

what is the deal with the hair sides...

 

[Chico Chicowski]

@bimaximum
anthelios la roche invisible fluid 50 spf 39-42 ppd
is unmoggable

 

[Chico Chicowski]

op, what makes you assume that 0.1 is better than 0.05%?
do you think obagi version is better than indian shit?

 

[Deleted member 6573]

op, what makes you assume that 0.1 is better than 0.05%?
do you think obagi version is better than indian shit?

0.1 has four times the amount of retin a, that is what makes it better

 

[Chico Chicowski]

0.1 has four times the amount of retin a, that is what makes it better

psl niggers were saying some shit that in the long term has the same anti-aging effects as 0.05
do you have any science based behind your theory?

 

[Deleted member 6573]

psl niggers were saying some shit that in the long term has the same anti-aging effects as 0.05
do you have any science based behind your theory?

What's that study they keep spouting claiming there are no significant differences between 0.25 and 0.1 after a year of usage?

If you read it, there are differences, but the differences aren't significant. 0.1 is still superior.

 

[Vitruvian]

how to get in canada

 

[Deleted member 6573]

how to get in canada

ExpressPCT

 

[Deleted member 9890]

Hey man- I got some undereye wrinkles after using differin. Any idea why?

 

[Deleted member 9890]

I'm also using micellar water cleanser and vit c serum- I'm thinking it might be irritation from the vit c serum + differin combo, or the cleanser.


please help me oh lord of skincare

 

[Deleted member 6573]

Hey man- I got some undereye wrinkles after using differin. Any idea why?

Did you just start? Usually your skin looks worse when you just start retinoids, but gets better

The skin underneath your eye is thin and more prone to irritation. Don't apply too much.

 

[needsurgeryasap]

Should 0.05 be used daily?, Also is it fine to use it after dermarolling?

Don’t use with derma-rolling, it will burn and sting like hell

 

[needsurgeryasap]

Hey man- I got some undereye wrinkles after using differin. Any idea why?

I got the same. I dont apply there anymore

 

[needsurgeryasap]

isn't a day on a day off is a bit harsh, can i give longer breaks depending on skin reaction

never had skin issues btw

I did three days in a row and my skin was burning. Mac

Im planning to microdose isotret once my real cure at 40mg/day has ended in order to prevent an eventual comeback of the acne, but this process is probably going to last for a year, so I was wondering if I could use retin-A at the same time if my skin still isn't fucking glowing from the accutane alone, but I guess I will wait then

Complentary question : is retin-A susceptible to make me break-out if I use it right after my accutane cure?

it will make you breakout at first but only if you were gonna breakout in the first place. It cleans it from the pores so id u had anything bad in your skin, u will breakout when u start first. Some people use accutane after retin-a to help with the breakout after the first purge

 

[needsurgeryasap]

Will tret get rid of blackheads on nose, any moisturizer recommendations? Thanks

Got rid of mine around my nose

 

[Mannimarco]

Can retin-a improve under eye by tightening the skin?

 

[Deleted member 10107]

My skin is clear without any skin care
How would I benefit from from Retin a?

 

[Deleted member 6573]

My skin is clear without any skin care
How would I benefit from from Retin a?

Improved collagen

 

[Deleted member 6573]

Can retin-a improve under eye by tightening the skin?

Yes, but apply less.

 

[TheRealSlimShady]

Can retin-a improve under eye by tightening the skin?

Yes, but apply less.

Can retin-a make UEE worse or better? Because i see two different opinions about it on this forum