How To Use Retinoids || Demonstration | Dr Sam Bunting

I’m going to tell you EVERYTHING!!!
These are the tips you won’t find anywhere else

This week’s video is my ultimate guide to using retinoids. This was partly driven by my horror that one of my team still didn’t feel confident enough to start a retinoid despite being immersed in skincare for months. This filled me with shame! So given that last week’s How To… video seemed to really help, I thought I’d give retinoids the same treatment. Is there such a thing as too much detail? I hope not. So if you’ve been putting off starting a retinoid (and I know many of you have) then this is for you!

As always thank you so much for watching and for all your support!

Disclaimer: The content seen in this video is provided only for medical educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional help individually if you suffer from any dermatological condition. Due to the volume of patients seen in the clinic, and to the unique nature of skin, Dr Bunting is unable to respond to every query on these videos.

[sebumpostmortem]

Did you really say "if you don' t mind to see my face without cosmetics"???? *WE SPECIALLY LOVE TO SEE YOUR BARE SKIN!!!* Nothing compares to an actual pro derm demonstrating an application in real time🙌🏻✨ It' s a beyond luxurious gift that people raised before the internet era never ever ever even dreamed in our life🤯😍
*THANK YOU MUCH* 🙏🏻
🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[reabinx]

This lady is so clear in her instructions and explanations! Love it!

[Donna-cckt]

Looking at your face without cosmetics is the skin I’m trying to have. Just beautiful.

[pethaudiddorol]

Yes please we need this series, you’re so underrated so many could benefit from your advice and opinions!

[jessicatfoulkrod]

This was extremely helpful. For myself, it's so different between reading and watching. Thank you!

[Jsarson]

Have been using Tretinoin for a year now with amazing results, my skin was that oily you could cook an egg on my face, have never got any drying at all form the cream. Never had any issue with Tretinoin. I now use on neck and around nose and my skin is looking so much better than what it was before.

[PsychicKathleen]

Thank you Dr Sam! I'm 68 and have been using retinols for years. BUT rather shyly :) I used the 1% (IOPE Korean, Granactive by the Ordinary, Paula's Choice 1%) and not every night. My skin looked fabulous. Some days amazing. So like so many others I slipped into that dreamlike state of, more must be even better! I bought some very $$$ retinoids - high strengths - and went full on every night and used far more than a pea. Maybe 3 peas 🤣 Proudly thumping my chest with how I'm such an experienced retinoid user, I'll be a champ. How UNCHAMPION I was after about 2 weeks. omg. I've never had problems with my skin. I always thought I had the toughest skin because it never got irritated, dry, rashy. I never had acne. I hate the sun (always have because I can't stand the heat and the brightness has always stung my eyes so that means I never sit out in it and I ALWAYS wear hats sunglasses and sunscreen). But the irritation that erupted after this retinoid glut was terrifying. Red, tight, scaly, itchy, dry. I immediately stopped all retinoids! I started slathering on heavy moisturizers, cleansing only with oil cleanser, mineral sunscreen. I went full on. I had even set my neck on fire by bringing it down into one side of my neck. It's now been about 3 weeks and my skin remains sort of blotchy mostly after cleansing. Once it settles my skin looks beautiful lol Luminous, almost translucent which I know is the result of all that retinol. But WOW has this ever made me sit up and pay attention to this powerhouse of a active. Watching your videos have SO helped me to be encouraged and I will return to using retinol for sure but RESPECT is the operative word from now on. Very circumspect with amounts, moisturizing and not every night. Maybe twice a week but at first I'll start with my milder ones and give it a few days to see how it responds. I don't know how long before my skin barrier is fully repaired. Maybe another 2 weeks? However long. It's getting better but slowly.

[joannastrickland]

A deep dive into hydroquinone would be good. Many thanks x

[kirstyblair]

Please do a video on treating acne/blemishes on the body - shoulders, upper back and chest 🙏
Love your videos, advice and products xxx

[sadiahasan]

You’re doing God’s work here, Dr. Sam! Thank you! 🙏

[beautylife]

Your skin looks amazing! wish I knew this before I started, I used it wrong at all dangerous areas, 4 days later things went bad, had to stop and wait for recovering...thanks so much for sharing...

[anakreyszig]

Thank you! I am 53 and have extremely fair, sensitive skin. I have been avoiding tretinoin for years, and finally bit the bullet. Your video helped tremendously in giving me the confidence to know that I could use the product properly and safely, in spite of my finicky skin. As always, your thorough and non-judgmental advice is just what I need.

[juliennelomocso]

thank you Dr! hopefully you could have another demo for the neck application 😊 (esp for those people who are nervous about starting retinoids in the neck and chest area)

[begentlebutdontallowshit]

Hey Dear whoever is reading this, I wish there was a way for everyone to erase all sadness and stress and just replace it with happiness. You have an entire galaxy and a beautiful life ahead of you. Nothing in life is ever easy, but what's important is that YOU keep going!
Youre worthy of love and happiness, never allow anyone to tell you otherwise! I wish all of you plenty of health and strenght during these tough times. You are loved, you are strong, you got this! Never forget that!
Sending much Love over from Germany ♥️

[LaLa-bbkb]

Thank you for these gold nuggets! I’ve learned so much, it makes a difference how to properly use these products! So helpful, truly appreciate this info!

[Yvette-kpmv]

Excellent presentation and easy to understand - I feel much more confident moving forwards with use of this product- THANK YOU so much!!!❤

[GinAmber]

Great info Dr Sam, thank you. It scares me as well, I do not use because I have extremely dry and rosacea skin, I just can't.

[louiserichley]

You just explained why the random red patches around my nose! Now I know how to deal with it. Thank you so much, incredibly helpful x

[barnyarn]

Thank you for this! I'm new to skin care and adapalene for acne, so this tutorial was exactly what I needed and nothing I didn't! This was perfect. I see how I applied it slightly wrong tonight (despite having heard about using moisturizer near lips, eyes and nose corners first, and then putting moisturizer on again after), so I will definitely be fixing those mistakes tomorrow and on!

[serenityq]

thanks. more precise and helpful than my doctor. yesterday was my first day on it and i can already feel a slight irritation/burn. hopefully these tips will help going forward