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Retin-a Gel .025 Every Other Day?
asked 1 year ago by vietstar in San Francisco, CA
Latest answer by Grant Stevens, MD
Question viewed 398 times
Tags: 5 months post-op, Asian, frequency, olive skin
im being on my retin a gel .025 for about 5 months...im using purpose cleanser and olay complete all day uv moisturizer spf 15. i aplly retin a on my face everyday. But it makes my skin so red..im asian and i got olive color looking skin tone..My question is: a) if it still effective and help unclog my pores if i start to use it EVERY OTHER DAY instead of everyday? b) if the answer is yes, should i just leave my face plain after washing it with cleanser on the days that i don't use my retin a
2 answers to Retin-a Gel .025 Every Other Day?
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Moisturize BEFORE Retin-A use....
You may like to try to put on a moisturizer BEFORE you apply your Retin-A. This can sometimes help sensitive skin tolerate it better. Always use Retin-A at night (only). See if you can get the Retin-A in a cream.
Also, make sure you are waiting 10 to 20 minutes AFTER washing your face before you apply the Retin-A, to insure your skin is completely dry and decrease more adverse effects.
Hope this helps
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Skin irritation with Retin A gel
I recommend stopping the Retin A gel for one week and resuming every other night. Make sure to use it at night time and a sunscreen every morning.
Washing with a gentile cleanser like Purpose is important, as is avoiding sponges, washcloths and anything else that scrubs the skin.
You can apply an oil-free noncomedogeic moisturizer under the Retin A so it is not quite so irritating.
And also, Retin A creams are less irritating than gels. Using Retin A regularly...
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