How to Apply Retinoids Without Irritation | Best Retinoid for Sensitive Skin | Dr. Sam Ellis

Need a retinoid for sensitive skin that will lessen fine lines and wrinkles but won't cause uncomfortable irritation? Then this video is for you! As a Dermatologist I hear from so many of you that you want to use a retinoid but your skin just simply won't tolerate it. Here, I share all my favorite retinoids and over the counter retinol that your sensitive skin will love.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 What is a Retinoid?
02:15 Why do Retinoids cause irritation?
03:41 How to introduce a Retinoid into your routine
04:59 Retinols for sensitive skin
08:37 Subscribe!

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Prequel is my skincare brand! Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create educational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

[vanessajirona]

Beauty of Joseon retinal serum is so gentle even around the eyes

[paulachristie]

I am fair skinned and have dry sensitive skin. I used Paula’s Choice retinol for years and twice tried to move to Tretinoin without success, it was always too irritating. Then I saw a couple different videos on how to start Tretinoin, one recommended using moisturizer first and letting it dry down before applying Tretinoin the other recommended going Very slowly, one night a week for a month, two nights the second month etc. Using these two methods I was finally successful. I’ve been using Tretinoin 0.05 six nights a weeks for several years now. Hope this helps someone else struggling with getting started. I do use the Beauty of Joeson retinal eye cream around the eyes and the Naturium retinal on my chest, my chest never would adjust to Tretinoin.

[sherryhalliday]

Thank you for the information. I love the Cerave. I have been using retinal and then retin A for years now. I started off slowly with retinal and till now where I actually mix my retin A .01% with the Cerave. I love it and can tolerate it now. This took years though to get to this point. I am 64 years old and everyone thinks I am in my early 40's! I dont do anything like botox etc.. Just tons of SPF, no smoking, no drinking and exercise. I also use alot of moisturizers with Ceramides, Hyluronic Acid, cholesterol etc... Good advice here. Long term is amazing. Just stick with it.

[esztereros]

Dreaming about Prequel encapsulated retinal serum! 😊

[MyLoVeLyMaN]

I use and love adapalene! It's prescription in the UK but I thought it's OTC in the US, at least the 0.1%. It has done wonders to control acne and improve smoothness and brightness! I use it every other night on top of a moisturiser. It can be drying but never gave me peeling or a lot of irritation if used carefully and in very small amounts. My skin is sensitive but if really support my barrier and use it mindfully I can still successfully use it

[eliseraifman]

I use the Cerave retinol in the turquoise packaging. No irritation at all and I do have sensitive skin.

[gailterry]

Love the Stratia Skin Night Shift. I have very sensitive skin and this doesn't burn or irritate me at all.

[bellasmith]

I really appreciate this video. Dr. Ellis! After a bad eczema flare-up last month, I had to stop all my actives, including my tretinoin. This week I've been slowly reintroducing tretinoin and wow, the retinization has been wild! So much flaky skin, even with using very hydrating moisturizers. This video reminded me that I've still got a few weeks to adjust and to be very gentle with my skin. That was very reassuring. Thank you! Also, as someone in the medical and science field, I loved the shout-out to your past research paper on bakuchiol. Go science! 🥳

[shellyklee]

I started Stratia after you recommended it. I love it. I use it will all my Prequel products.

[annlgs]

Fantastic info. I really appreciate your recommendation at 8:15 when you compare product strength and which product to use. Thank you!!

[ttogytsirhc]

Thank you so much for this! I have rosacea and been wanting to try a retinol but don’t want to irritate my skin further. Will try one of these!

[Byo-ohmb]

I have sensitive skin and im using adapalene no issues no purging no irritation and im so happy i use cicalfate then pea size adapalene then cicalfate works wonders and im getting so much compliments about my skin i choose adapalene because of my big summer acne but its all under control and im so happy

[fauxtaux]

I have very dry, very sensitive skin with rosacea. It has taken me a long time but I have been able to work up to Avene’s 1.0 retrinaldehyde on my face and their 0.5 on my eyes. What a profound difference they can make. I do have to be patient though and back off for a week or two if I am experiencing inflammation.

[johannawulff]

I recently went back to Differin and don’t know why I ever quit! Works so well for me with zero irritation.

[laurenm]

This is so great! I just started using retinol after finishing my baby-having phase of life! I have rosacea, an acne prone and get oily in my t zone but drier on my cheeks. I’ve been doing ok using neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair every other night. I started this 3 weeks ago. My skin does get a little red and inflamed using certain chemical sunscreens now so I’ve totally switched to mineral. Not sure if this is common but it’s only started after I started using rapid wrinkle repair. I haven’t had any purging or dry, flakiness so I consider it a win!

[matthewklyne]

I have very sensitive acne prone rosacea skin and use the Medik8 Crystal Retinol and love it! No irritation like the other retinols Ive tried to

[savysav]

I love the hierarchy list! I was over here thinking me being able to tolerate the CeraVe Gentle Resurfacing Serum 5 nights a week meant I was ready to move to Night Shift once I’m done with my current CeraVe bottle…thanks for setting me straight on having them a bit backwards. 🙃😂

[booyahback]

I have sensitive, fair (type 1–2), dry skin with mostly controlled eczema. I use the Olay Advanced Retinol24 + Peptides and have had no problems with irritation.

[monicarodriguez]

Huge fan! Curious if you think a video about treating cellulite would be helpful. Thank youuu 💛

[findthatwhimsy]

I have tried Rx tret twice with all the tricks and boy was I in the irritated and tight redness phase forever. I stuck it out for 6 months each time but gave up. I have recently tried out the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol and I barely noticed any irritation at all.