Tretinoin Purge tips??

[mupplepuff]

I just started Tretinoin 0.025% cream, I've been on it for 2 weeks and am starting to purge. I haven't changed my skincare routine since starting...do I need to add something else to reduce the purge phase? I've read Tret does amazing things for the complexion, I just have to stick through the purge. 

Here's my current routine:

AM

wash: Origins Checks & Balances

Caudalie Essence

Ole Henriksen the Truth Serum

Neutrogena SPF 15 

OH Banana Bright Eye Cream

Alastin tinted moisturizer spf 50

PM

wash: Origins C&B

Tretinoin cream

Korres Advanced Sleeping Facial (rose kind)

[skcfan]

Hi @mupplepuff,

You should always talk to the doctor who prescribed it, but one of the things I was told was to go slow when first starting. Like, maybe 2x a week and then eventually work to every other day or every day. If you try to start too fast, you might irritate your skin a bit too much.

[Llamamama2]

I don’t know if you can do much to reduce the purge time or process unfortunately. I think it just needs to run its course. That being said, some people only purge for a short period of time while others take much longer. It sounds like you are doing all the right things though by moisturizing day and night. I sometimes forget that less is more with the Tretinoin and end up drying out my skin, which can then lead to more breakouts. But you should see great results eventually, it just takes time.