Don’t panic! Retinol is worth the wait :) | Doctorly #shorts

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[justguy-]

The reason why retinol causes breakouts is because you have gunk in your face. Retinol speeds this up through acne and in that way, ridding them out of your face. It's basically retinol taking out the trash.

[Cold_Ethyl]

I got real ugly with tretinoin for a year & now I'm freaking gorgeous 😍. LOL I peeled like a snake until I used the sandwich technique. Problem solved. Use a light moisturizer on damp skin after cleansing. Wait 10 minutes. Apply tretinoin. Wait 10 minutes & apply a thicker more occlussive moisturizer. In the morning double cleanse. The oil will get rid of all your flaking skin. Thank me later.

[oddly__satisfying]

Started retinol a month ago, currently getting worse, like this comment in the future so I can come back and give updated (I’m using the cerave one)

[Natashaoutdoors]

Got worst for the first 2 months and took about 6 months total to clear up fully now I’ve had BEAUTIFUL skin for 2 years. Stay patient it’s so worth it 🙌🏾

[trezzyk]

Hang in there! It takes a while but seriously worth the wait. Tell yourself "I've got nothing to lose and lots to gain!". Best thing I ever did. ❤️

[francenegayle]

I have been on a prescription retinol since my early twenties...when adult acne happened. It was terrible at first but I kept going. I am so happy now. I loved the smooth skin and never stopped. I'm in my 40's and still have smooth beautiful skin. Keep going guys

[chellyvino]

I literally get all of my skin scare from you guys’ recommendations. I got a facial a week ago and the esthetician was so impressed with my routine lol

[juveriyabegum]

I watch this exact video every day because i feel like quitting retinol due to its side effects but then i see dr shah and get motivated to continue using 😭😭😭😭😭

[Tinytashiii]

So, my dermatologist put me on retinol and because I’ve experienced retinol as a teen it took me weeks to start it because I didn’t wanna deal with the “it gets worse before it gets better” part 😂

[dradeze]

This is so true. I started tretinoin about 3 weeks ago and my acne has become worse but I already know it gets worse before getting better so I don’t panic at all.

[majawillumsen]

It definitely did! Very discouraging, and I felt like my purging went on for too long. But I am SO glad I stuck with it🥳

[SomnusLucisCaelum]

I started using retinol two weeks ago and my skin didn't break out. I feel blessed 💀

[jeannethelen]

I’m 77 years old! I don’t have a lot of time!! 😊

[moxie]

I swear by the “Sandwich Method”! It helped me avoid terrible flaking ❤

[tammyscott]

I’m getting amazing results with tretinoin! Took about two months to notice any change and now 6 months out…I am totally sold!

[naiarasward]

Followed your rule of 3 and had zero issues so far. Entering month 3 and just started using it every day.

[barbarabarnett]

The first time I tried retinol, my skin had patchy dry spots. I quit using it. Now I use the cerave, but every other day, with no problem.

[rossigrace]

Thank goodness! I literally had a fit this morning because I just started and my skin did not seem happy. I was getting ready to throw it away. Thank you for tje I for and please dont stop with the tips!

[Maeve]

I couldn't continue after about 5 months into it. I broke out still. Had to stop it even though it annoyed me that it didn't work well with my skin

[amylandry]

Skip the retinol and go directly to tretinoin 0.1% (when appropriate for the patient)
Most folks want a magic wand 🪄 and retinol will take years to get the results they’re looking for 🫢 as opposed to tretinoin which will definitely make the skin look worse before it looks amazing ❣️