Here's how to PROPERLY Start Tretinoin

Tretinoin is a powerful prescription retinoid that can work for many skin issues: uneven skin texture, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, large pores, and more. And I'm sure you've seen plenty of tretinoin before and after pics and videos BUT there are things you need to know before you start using tretinoin cream and I'm breaking down TEN of them in this video!

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Y'all STAY trying to rush your skin
1:28 What IS Tretinoin?
2:08 How to Get It
3:01 SLOWLYYYYY Ease Your Way Into It
3:40 How MUCH to Use
4:18 Don't RUSH
5:15 It Can Be VERY Irritating at First BUT...
7:23 What You Can Pair it with and NOT Pair it with
9:57 THE PURGE and How to Deal with it
12:07 DON'T PICK THE FLAKES
15:20 It's Not Always the END ALL BE ALL of skincare

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Y'all STAY trying to rush your skin
1:28 What IS Tretinoin?
2:08 How to Get It
3:01 Ease Your Way Into It
3:40 How MUCH to Use
4:18 Don't RUSH
5:15 It Can Be VERY Irritating at First BUT...
7:23 What You Can Pair it with and NOT Pair it with
9:57 THE PURGE and How to Deal with it
12:07 DON'T PICK THE FLAKES
15:20 It's Not Always the END ALL BE ALL of skincare

[rayradiance]

Your skin is the true definition of ULTRA SMOOTH. It is soooo freakin smooth and even, it should be the photo of smooth skin in the dictionary and everywhere.

[carolyngoodman]

My dermatologist is a Black female. As a Black woman, it was very important for me to be treated by a doctor who knows about my skin tone. I "gradually" introduced Tretinoin cream 0.05% at night for 3 weeks now and my purge phase is just beginning. My doctor also prescribed a topical cream for the mornings to treat the skin inflammation.

[DomKBeauty]

Tretinoin has truly helped with texture and my acne journey. I recently started using it again during quarantine (after 2 years of not using it). My biggest tip to someone who may also have facial hair like I do... DO NOT wax your face. Wait at least 5 days if you need to get a wax. I had a bad experience where I waxed my chin (forgetting i used my tretinoin the night before) and literally ripped off a layer of skin down to the pink meat 😣. Needless to say, that was less than pleasant! I got some facial razors to use instead for bothersome facial hair doing this time.

[ginaaragon]

My best skin I’ve ever had was when I was on Tretinoin, I recently got back on the lowest percentage (0.025) and I’m using every other night with no other creams. The alternating nights I use the aveeno oat gel moisturizer. AM just wash my face and spf. Keep your routine simple and stick to gentle products. I stay away from hylauronic acid and niacinamide because they irritate my skin, something not a lot of people talk about but Dr. Shereene Idriss talks about why she doesn’t like hylauronic acid (board certified dermatologist based in NYC).

[davidgomez]

Not for everyone, I used the 1% starting every other day and I’ve seen great results in my acne I’m on month 2 now I did have some purging. Find it odd or not I actually liked the purge because it let me know the product was working and the bumps I had came to the surface wayy faster as before they would stay for months. My current skincare routine is washing my face one time a day at night with a niacinamide Serum from the Naturium and there cleanser but then follow up with the vanicream moisturizer 🧴 and wear the klairs sunscreen in the morning and use a oil cleanser to break that down for my first cleanse. If it matters I’m 15👁👄👁

[geminidragonreads]

I started using tretinoin less than a month ago, and I'm surprisingly tolerating it very well! I tried differin gel a few months ago and my god did that sting!!! the tretinoin doesn't sting nearly as bad for me. I hope it helps my adult acne problem, after I hit my thirties acne was like hello!

[LoveConquersAll]

I tretinoin .05 cream at night over my moisturizer, if I want more peel I use it under my moisturizer. In the am I wash, apply fresh aloe for hydration then apply lactic acid 5% followed by moisturizer and spf :) my skin loves this routine

[zimasamanzi]

Has anyone told you that you look a little like Kenya Moore? Btw, you're gorgeous 😍😍

[ceejaymirabueno]

I have been using tretinoin cream for two months and I'd like to point out that it is very effective in managing acne flare-up. I experience the phase called "Retinoid Ugly" good thing it all pan out during strict home quarantine hence, I wasn't bothered by the purging stage. Persistent application is very important I'd say. It gets worse before it gets better but it will be better. I recommend to use simple skincare products and at the same time soothing to lessen its effects such as redness, severe dryness, and flakiness.

[MissJayDeeMoni]

I’ve built it up to three days MAX a week even though my derm said build up to every day. Sometimes you gotta use your own discernment cause I was out sensitized and peeling like a mug. lol

[MaryjaneMalu]

Started using tretinoin in april and it has been such a ride for me, i had the worst purge and breakouts and flaking, it was really bad cos i've had cystic acne for about 11 years now and now in november my skin has not looked this good for 11 years, i'm not even joking, my sisters and mom are shocked cos no one thought my skin would look this good, tretinoin alongside azelaic acid, sunscreen and using hydrating serums and barrier repair moistorisers. Here is a breakdown of my routine, it might help someone
I use tret 3x a week, mon, wed and fridays, i exfoliate just 2x a month, and i slug my skin everynight on the nights i don't use tret, and i very religous with my suncreen and hydrating serums, i focus more on hydration

[AmeliaAcres]

I’m obsessed with your hair! 🥰🥰 Just came here to say that. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[rumondasolomon]

Thank you for this video!!! I have used tretinoin 2 years ago and my skin was flawless. I decided to get back on it due to me coming on a long long journey of birth control and it was causing bad breakouts due to me getting off. So I'm back on tretinoin and I'm in the purging stage and its discouraging the heck out of me lol. I came across your video and you have some very helpful tips while dealing with irritation and what to do and what not to do. By me being on it from the pass. Everything you said was absolutely 100% helpful for new users and reoccurring users. Thank you again.

[nike]

I have been on retinoids on and off since my 20s can’t anti-age without it!!

[TeccorraBracy]

About to start using this week, thanks for the tips :)

[ritadraille]

It’s so worth the purging ! My family did not support me when I was on it and they thought I was making my acne worse and boom after 5 months of purging I had clear skin. I made the mistake of not using it and being consistent and my acne came back . So I’m purging again. So please please stick to it

[nickey-annburke]

Great video. I use tretinoin since it’s a part of my
Curology skin treatment. I love the explicit instructions they gave me to make sure I didn’t do the most.

[astoldbysandy]

Thank you so much for explaining the purge phase. I wanted to cry because it’s been so bad. I wasn’t sure if it was wrong. I’m glad to hear it’s normal 😭♥️

[kellygreengables]

Thank you so much for making this video!! I've was prescribed tretinoin in May and I've been using it on and off because I get so discouraged :/ I appreciate your advice to listen to your dermatologist or some sort of specialist and to be cautious. So many people will just take random information without doing extra research and forget that skincare is very individual! Great video as always 💜