Tretinoin

[ro_ltn]

copped some tretinoin from a random greek pharma, i know its low % but better then nothing and was also cheap asf. I will go back to the pharma in 1 day or 2 what should i look for or ask if they have, im thinking about asking for estriol and azelaic acid. What should i get?

 

[M1nordragon]

First start with tretinoin and a moisturizer. Your skin is going to be dry in the early phase, and once you get past the dry phase you only then start thinking about other products

 

[ro_ltn]

First start with tretinoin and a moisturizer. Your skin is going to be dry in the early phase, and once you get past the dry phase you only then start thinking about other products

what moisturizer should i get?

 

[user39875]

First start with tretinoin and a moisturizer. Your skin is going to be dry in the early phase, and once you get past the dry phase you only then start thinking about other products

how long does the dry phase last about? I'm also gonna start tretinoin

 

[AmazighMaxxer]

what moisturizer should i get?

before using moisturizer try without, I hopped on azelaic acid and 0.5 tret on the same day without moisturiser and just using sunscreen and all I got was some redness for the initial period

 

[M1nordragon]

what moisturizer should i get?

how long does the dry phase last about? I'm also gonna start tretinoin

Guys, I’ve been on tretinoin for 2 years, you’re lucky I’m here -

1. Don’t use a cleanser during the dry phase, it’s going to irritate your skin, only wash with water thoroughly.
2. You want a really strong moisturizer, otherwise your skin will “fall off” and have white flakes during the day. This is the one I recommend for morning and night - Amazon
3. The dry phase lasts about 2 weeks give or take.
4. Please do not start with both morning and night applications. Only apply during the night for the first few days and then start incorporating mornings.

(Please rep I put effort into this )

 

[ro_ltn]

First start with tretinoin and a moisturizer. Your skin is going to be dry in the early phase, and once you get past the dry phase you only then start thinking about other products

but im going back home in 5 days i think and i wanna get stocked up for the future cus i wanna try and see if i find most shit here instead of ordering from indiamart

 

[user39875]

Guys, I’ve been on tretinoin for 2 years, you’re lucky I’m here -

1. Don’t use a cleanser during the dry phase, it’s going to irritate your skin, only wash with water thoroughly.
2. You want a really strong moisturizer, otherwise your skin will “fall off” and have white flakes during the day. This is the one I recommend for morning and night - Amazon
3. The dry phase lasts about 2 weeks give or take.
4. Please do not start with both morning and night applications. Only apply during the night for the first few days and then start incorporating mornings.

(Please rep I put effort into this )

thank you bhai

 

[bhsoda_destroyer]

before using moisturizer try without, I hopped on azelaic acid and 0.5 tret on the same day without moisturiser and just using sunscreen and all I got was some redness for the initial period

Don't use azelaic acid with tretinoin

 

[AmazighMaxxer]

Don't use azelaic acid with tretinoin

why? it's been a week and I've already seen improvements in everything

 

[zanenevalackbanks]

copped some tretinoin from a random greek pharma, i know its low % but better then nothing and was also cheap asf. I will go back to the pharma in 1 day or 2 what should i look for or ask if they have, im thinking about asking for estriol and azelaic acid. What should i get?

Its not low %

Don't use other actives at the start of tretinoin

 

[bhsoda_destroyer]

why? it's been a week and I've already seen improvements in everything

Cause it's very drying when taken with tretinoin

But if it works for you then keep using it

 

[AmazighMaxxer]

Cause it's very drying when taken with tretinoin

But if it works for you then keep using it

yeah this is true it's what causes me the redness in the morning but it lasts like 5 minutes and then goes down, but I use the anthelios sunscreen which also helps