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For tretinoin users

just starting tretinoin and I want to get my skin routine set!

 

whats your am routine like?

 

what are must haves when using tretinoin?

 

For the nights you donโ€™t use it, whatโ€™s your night time routine? 

best cleansers, moisturizers, SPFs?

 

for context I have hormonal acne and combination/sensitive skin!

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Re: For tretinoin users

Welcome to the Tret world! 
First and foremost itโ€™s EXTREMELY important that you leave and breathe SPF going forward. Your skin is going to be much more susceptible to weather and climate factors like sun, wind chafing, dryness, etc. 

 

I recommend using sensitive skin products going forward bc hopefully the Tretinoin will help alleviate the hormonal acne from the inside out (although it will take weeks if not a month or two to see that stage - donโ€™t lose hope!)


When I wake in the morning, I donโ€™t wash my face at all. If Iโ€™m feeling greasy or I sweat when I sleep, I use a cleansing cloth. I like to moisturize with Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid Peptide Moisturizer $54  then I apply my Peter Thomas Roth Mineral Tint Sunscreen $38 religiously. Follow up with my OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright CC under eye stick, IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer, makeup, (Iโ€™m obsessed with my Lancรดme Teint Idรดle Glow Wear and Care Foundation)), etcโ€ฆ

End of day, shower, and let skin dry completely for 20 minutes before applying the Tret.

Follow up with Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair $92.  

 

Try your best to stay away from actives like AHAs, BHA, glycolic acids, etc. You donโ€™t want to layer sensitizing components on your skin. 

SPF is your best friend! 

I wish I could give you a more thorough rundown, but my attention span is close to none at this time of day. ๐Ÿ’œ Remember that even with regular use, random pimples can happen. Donโ€™t beat yourself up! Youโ€™re going to do great! 

Re: For tretinoin users

These are all great tips! Iโ€™d add that my derm told me to put on my moisturiser FIRST and then the tret to reduce irritation! 

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