Both retinol and tretinoin are used to fight acne, melasma, sunspots, and wrinkle lines
I use the original formula, Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy
Aquaphor won't make 0
AM: Rinse face with water Dokdo toner Klairs supple prep all over lotion (if feeling dry) Klairs soft airy UV essence 50spf PA++++
A place to discuss retinoids including tretinoin / retin-a, adapalene, differin, tazarotene, and trifarotene (NOT retiNOLs or Accutane)
Slugging prevents, and depending on how much you use, can entirely stop water loss/evaporation of products, so it stands to reason that it may increase tret’s efficacy beyond its intended effect
Routine: Cetaphil cleanser Glycolic acid toner Alpha Arbutin 2% Spf Night time Cetaphil cleanser Tret 0
To prevent skin dryness, people using tretinoin should use a A place to discuss retinoids including tretinoin / retin-a, adapalene, differin, tazarotene, and trifarotene (NOT retiNOLs or Accutane)
and has anyone experienced breakouts while using Aquaphor? Tretinoin 0
Is this par for the course or is this a sign of something bad? In hindsight, I think the aquaphor combo is just a really good combo for me
I'm a little upset that it took me 10 years to get here, but I really think the chemical peel removed so much dead skin that it just made my skin more ready to accept the tretinoin
Besides turning people into lizards, it’s touted as one the best anti-aging ingredients in dermatology
1% tretinoin and I have better skin now especially after years of unsuccessful attempts of fighting acne and spending several dollars
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However, whether or not slugging will increase irritation varies a lot from person to person
The air is very dry where I live so I almost always finish my routine with LPR Cicaplast
“Slugging is a very safe way to help restore the skin barrier and prevent surface water loss