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not worth it

UPDATED FROM AnonUser25
4 months post

My pores are GONE. gone. gone gone.

AnonUser25
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I stopped everything and ONLY washed by face with raw, local honey- organically harvested and then put on emu oil. Nothing else- not even make up or sunscreen. It's been a few days of that- just a few and my skin completely healed. It's dry but there are no pores, I can *barely* barely see the broken caps- very light, the 11's are totally gone. My skin is healed. It's healed. I am SO happy! photos to come.

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February 13, 2014
I wash with honey but I don't see any difference in my pores, you think the emu oil is key?
February 28, 2014
Hi there, I have just ordered the cellceuticals barrier repair cream online (wasn't easy to get in australia) and have emu oil already. Do you think the raw honey and zinc are necessary? Did you find most of the benefits from the emu oil and barrier cream?
March 15, 2014
Use vibraderm
March 15, 2014
Moderator deleted derma roller technique. Use .5 derma roller or vibraderm. Retin a cause burnt looking dead skin. Derma roller increase new collagen(if your skin is suitable) and 75-85% of the stratum corneum is removed in minutes using vibraderm. Waste of time using cream on top of deadskin. Remove deadskin and then you can hydrate the skin.
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April 6, 2014
How long does the skin heal after using derma roller??
March 17, 2014
I had a bad reaction to Retin a about 3 months ago. My face swelled up and after i had got the swelling down ive noticed the skin is thin and i do not have the firm texture i had before i started with Retin a. Ughh this is so frustrating already I am 28 years old and have been hiding from the world for almost 4 months. Can anyone tell me what i can do as far as the dark circles i have and sunken eyes from the Retin a?
April 17, 2014
Wow I'm having texture issues too. I have tried too different strengths. It makes me look old when I use it and I started off slowly and use a good moisturizer. I think it works great for some but not all. I now just use manzelic acid and spf daily year round and brighter.
May 4, 2014
I had the same problem as u I'm only 30 myself and retain a made my eyes look awful and I thought my skin looked old to be honest. I stopped cold turkey and use proactive and Moroccan oil. Already my husband says my skin looks much better
UPDATED FROM AnonUser25
3 months post

Do NOT wash with cellceuticals extra gentle cleanser, wash with raw honey!

AnonUser25
Do NOT wash with cellceuticals extra gentle cleanser, wash with raw honey! Put raw honey on your face, leave on for a few minutes and rinse off. That is all you need to do. Twice a day. My pores are 90% gone now using this method.

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December 15, 2013
HappyGirl I have IPL damage and was told to use RetinA which was the worse advice the doctor could have given for me which caused more damage. I did follow directions used the weakest formula went to only twice a week etc etc just horrible shriveled skin. It is very very difficult to find product that does not have some form of it in their products either RetinA or retinol or some other water downed base of vitamin A. Do you have photos of your skin damage? Of course you must be absolutely pleased with what is happening to your skin though I think those of us with laser damage are dealing with even more problems such as brown spots, loss of tone and fullness to our skin. Any improvement would be great please post pictures it give us hope to see what might be able to see for ourselves. Thanks for sharing your great find.
January 25, 2016
I have a friend that use rayon a for 7 years. She clams only after 2 years she started seeing good skin.
Up to that her skin was bed.
And she just kept going.
Does anybody knows anything?
I am using ratin a for over 5 month and experiencing some patches of good skin. And some with pigmented orang peel tucture and gray hew
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January 6, 2014
Wonderful news! Honey is natures medicine!
June 28, 2015
Can there be a substitute of emu oil i m from pakistan very terrified after using retin a ..... I am applying aloe vera on my face is it right choice?
May 16, 2018
That sounds very inconvenient.
UPDATED FROM AnonUser25
3 months post

How to fix the problem Retin A creates.

AnonUser25
Hello everyone who is having skin troubles after using Retin A.

This is how you help restore your skin. You need to repair your skin barrier and hydrate the skin. This is the exact routine I follow.. and I follow it until my skin is all healed and then to be safe I will continue on for another month. First things first.. NO acids, no exfoliation, no scrubbing. Be gentle with your skin. As gentle as possible. Spot treat acne.

1. Wash skin with cellceuticals extra gentle cleanser. ( this cleanser is awesome.
2. Apply small to medium amount of cold emu oil to the skin.. ( I keep my emu oil in the fridge. It will turn into a cream and then melt into your hands. I buy my emu oil from the Montana Ranch. It is very important that your emu oil is purified and pure.)
3. Immediately after applying the emu oil, while skin is still moist from the oil, apply barrier repair cream from cellceuticals.
4. About twenty minutes later apply zinc sunscreen from skinceuticals. Zinc is very healing to the skin.

That is ALL I do. Nothing else. This will heal your skin barrier but it takes time. It will also hydrate your skin. Your skin should not break out from this routine. Your t-zone may be affected if you over apply these things so apply them sparingly to these areas. I also spot treat my nose to prevent black heads. I will wash with a BP wash or apply proactive BP cream on it. But only to my nose. The emu oil has actually stopped me from breaking out on my face completely.

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November 17, 2014
Hi, is it bad to use products that cause peeling with tretinoin, I'm using this toner that cause me to peel for 2 days now and small white heads seems to come out of my face so I'm wondering if it's bad to use them together?
January 26, 2015
What is Bp wash and which skinceuticals sunscreen do you use...the tinted 50? Thansk
September 27, 2015
Ive tried all this, im glad that you said something but look, im permanently damaged, maybe because of stress and drinking too much coffee but I literally look to be in early 30s and Im only 25. my skin is aweful and the skin under my eyes now sag, I used to have plump cheeks, actually that was a marker of my looks, I got complimented all the time. maybe its genetics or really the feeling that all around my face my skin is thinner by alot is reall. Im actually going in to go get surgery done, all from buying a 3 doller container of retin A at the department store.
January 22, 2016
Actually, it is advised that emu oil be the last thing you put on after other products, it reportedly helps the skin to absorb products.

It sounds as if you have sensitive skin. Retin A/Tretinoin is the only proven cream that minimized wrinkles and even reverses sun damage. It does cause rapid turnover of the skin and promotes collagen but I don't think you should use it every day of the year. I don't. I use it two weeks on and two weeks off. It is important to allow your skin to regenerate and to maintain it's own protective qualities.
I am NOT a Dr. or dermatologist but I do read a lot. I would talk to a qualified Dr. but honestly, I would probably just research reputable sources since Dr. don't generally have time to recount everything they know and debate products.

Sounds as if you have found what works for you. I love Emu oil! (and my tretinoin cream).
February 25, 2016
Have you tried CeraVe? I am new to using Trentinoin (two weeks in) and have been using the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream religiously and have not experienced any skin dehydration or extensive drying. In fact, my skin is peeling and this just sluffs it right off. I've read you must keep your skin well moisturizered while using Trentinoin. As a new user, I am a bit nervous given your feedback and others who have had a poor experience with Trentinion formulations. Do you feel you followed application guidelines religiously? I would like to learn by others experience what not to do as well as good recommendations. Experience trips all.