Read⏬Stop using tretinoin incorrectly. If you use it the wrong way it can compromise your skin barrier. But, if used the right way it can be most beneficial.
A tret is more concentrated than a retinol & it acts faster where results are concerned. That’s why if used the wrong way the side effects can be equally severe. A tret is always prescription based & needs a doctor’s permission because it is based on your skin requirements. Once you get the go ahead, this effective cream is BRILLIANT for wrinkles, acne, sun damage, dark spots & most importantly improving skin texture!
I started using it once a week even on my scalp (according to my docs advice) because it does help to boost your hair growth serum, especially minoxidil based. Pea size amount only & it should be a spot treatment based on balding severity once a week not more. Follow up with a growth serum. Ask your doc about it before starting.
This is the reason why one of the side effects a few have faced is facial hair growth & overdose of tret can lead to severe allergies, crusting, excessive redness. This isn’t pregnancy nor lactation friendly
use it once a day( twice a week max) & only at night after washing your face with a non irritating face wash( I love @simpleskincareindia on the days I use tret. It is gentle & soap free.
Always do a sandwich method with tret/retinol/retinoid...which is, 1st) you apply a ceramide cream, then a pea size amount of 0.025% (safer for beginners) tretinoin in the manner shown in this video (don’t forget neck, décolletage and back of your hands (Trust me , pea size is sufficient) & seal it again with the same moisturiser.
Finish it off by using vaseline on the corners of your nostrils, eye area ,mouth, lips since they are prone to dryness bcoz of tret. You can even apply hyaluronic acid but avoid any other actives, harsh soaps or alcohol based skincare on the days you are using Tret & pls use a suncreen spf 50 the next day (A MUST)
IM USING TRETIN 0.025% FROM HEDGE & HEDGE PHRAMACEUTICA
@cerave CERAMIDE CREAM
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