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Retin-A 0.025 Diary - Los Angeles, CA
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So I am on my 4th Week of Retin-a 0.025%. I...
Shagirl316November 19, 2013
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So I am on my 4th Week of Retin-a 0.025%. I started using it because of some mild adult acne I was experiencing around my chin area. Cystic acne! My gyno was the one who prescribed it. It took me a week to start using it because I had gone through hours of reviews and was terrified at the side effects! But I pulled the trigger, knowing how much of a miracle product it was for aging, hyper pigmentation, sun damage, wrinkles and acne.
I am mid week 4 and just starting to see new pimples on my chin, one on forehead and and one on cheek. I know it's the Retin-A doing it's thing because I don't even get pimples on cheek or forehead.
I think I am one of the lucky ones because my experience has been tolerable thus far. NO redness, peeling, or dryness. I was afraid it wasn't working or I needed higher strength because I wasn't having side effects! But, supposedly you're just one of the lucky ones.
here's my regimen: First off ( I researched like a crazy person like I said) so I went to a dermatologist as soon as I started using it and asked to be prescribed a topical antibiotic! he gave me Clindamycin.
Morning
I wash face with Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser and dry face
I wait at least 45 minutes and use Clindamycin
I wait another half hour and use moisturizer...I use what I always use (Anew Ultimate Age Repair Cream with SPF 25)
Night
I wash face with Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
I wait at least 45 minutes, then apply Clindamycin
I wait another 30 minutes, then apply Retin-A
I want 45 minutes, apply moisturizer (SkinCeuticals Renew Overnight Oily)
And that's all. I'm pretty optimistic about Retin-A and can't wait to see the results. I will write back on Week 5 and there on out!
I am mid week 4 and just starting to see new pimples on my chin, one on forehead and and one on cheek. I know it's the Retin-A doing it's thing because I don't even get pimples on cheek or forehead.
I think I am one of the lucky ones because my experience has been tolerable thus far. NO redness, peeling, or dryness. I was afraid it wasn't working or I needed higher strength because I wasn't having side effects! But, supposedly you're just one of the lucky ones.
here's my regimen: First off ( I researched like a crazy person like I said) so I went to a dermatologist as soon as I started using it and asked to be prescribed a topical antibiotic! he gave me Clindamycin.
Morning
I wash face with Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser and dry face
I wait at least 45 minutes and use Clindamycin
I wait another half hour and use moisturizer...I use what I always use (Anew Ultimate Age Repair Cream with SPF 25)
Night
I wash face with Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
I wait at least 45 minutes, then apply Clindamycin
I wait another 30 minutes, then apply Retin-A
I want 45 minutes, apply moisturizer (SkinCeuticals Renew Overnight Oily)
And that's all. I'm pretty optimistic about Retin-A and can't wait to see the results. I will write back on Week 5 and there on out!
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UPDATED FROM Shagirl316
1 month post
Week 5 of Retin A 0.025
Shagirl316November 26, 2013
I am mid week 5 one Retin-a 0.025. For about a day and a half, I experienced my first signs of redness all over my face and the area around my chin and under my nose started to flake/peel due to dryness. I started to get scared, but it literally was gone in two days. Using moisturizer cures the dryness quickly. I still have some pimples on my chin...going down slowly. I have acne scars so it's hard to tell how fast my pimples are disappearing. Not many changes. I'm still very optimistic. I'll repost on week 6.
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November 28, 2013
Thanks for your post. I started using Tretin-x 0.0375% cream my dermatologist prescribed a while ago , but I wasn't using it because I was in the sun a lot , but now I decided to try it and its been about 3 weeks and my skin got very dry and broke out like crazy. I am not sure if it broke out because of the retin- a or maybe because its that time of the month , but I haven't had such severe acne in months. Not sure what to do :(
December 3, 2013
Hey Manyana, it could be a combination of both. I'm no expert, but I know that it's crucial to continue using the retin-a through breakouts. How are you doing now?
December 3, 2013
Stopped using retin- a for about a week , and using argan oil all over my face instead. My skin looks better for sure. Before i was using retin- a every 3 days. Maybe it was too often? Do you use it every day ? Also i have 0.0375 % could it be too high?
December 3, 2013
The strength may be too high. I'm on 0.025, so a bit lower than what you're using. I do use it everyday. Maybe try a lower strength and start out using it every 3 days or so. good luck. Good to hear that the argan oil is helping!
December 3, 2013
I am using Tretin-x .0375% cream. My doctor gave me many samples which I started using last year but my face broke out so bad I stopped using after a week. I am 60 years old, whiteheads, blackheads, wrinkles. This time I did research on the web and YouTube. I now take literally a pea size of the cream (very, very small) and mix with a 2 or 3 pea size of oil free moisturizer. One night on/two nights off. Redness and drying not as bad and it has brought all of my whiteheads/blackheads to the surface. Good luck, you really have to play around with this to find out what works for you. P. S. The doctors never tell you this.
December 3, 2013
Thats true ! I have never been explained that I might get negative reaction with improper use or too often etc. Only on realself i have learned this! I also got these samples from my doctor! Do you think that I can mix it with oil instead of the moisturizer? And thank you very much for your answer!
December 3, 2013
And also the doctor told me to use it every day! I had no idea I can get such reaction and also I had no idea that usually you should start gradually , even once a week for some people!
UPDATED FROM Shagirl316
2 months post
Week 6 of Retin A 0.025
Shagirl316December 3, 2013
I am mid week 6 on retin-a. If you've read my reviews, you'll know that I've had a pretty smooth ride thus far. I still have drying/ flaking in the same areas, but still not noticeable after I apply moisturizer. I'm hoping my acne scars on my chin disappear! They are fading very slowly. Haven't had any huge, new cysts in that area for a few weeks. A few, very subtle pimples on my cheeks. Still optimistic that it's working and doing its thing. I know the anti-aging benefits can take up to 6 months...and by that point, I'm hoping to go up on strength to take advantage of all those benefits. I have subtle fine lines due to the sun.
I will write another review next week. But, I have to say...if you're thinking of taking the "plunge" I highly recommend starting on this strength. I've never had to skip a night since day one!
I will write another review next week. But, I have to say...if you're thinking of taking the "plunge" I highly recommend starting on this strength. I've never had to skip a night since day one!
Thanks for posting your review, so glad you are not having the side effects, and good results so far! Look forward to your updates, good luck!