Can I use a yogurt honey mask whilst using Retin-A?

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I’ve been using retin-a for 4 days now..I know that it causes redness and peeling but I think it’s a little extreme. My face is very sensitive & it’s constantly burning, the stinging on my cheeks & nose are causing my eyes to tear. I decided to give my skin a 2/3 day break and then get back to it gradually..I’ll start with using it twice a week and work my way up. But, in order to soothe my skin, I was thinking of using a yogurt and honey mask, so just wanted to make sure that would be okay.

Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD · Answer

You can use a calming mask for your skin. It sounds like the Retin-A may be too strong for your skin. Redness and peeling are normal reactions to Retin-A. Some ideas for you are to back off of using it. Stop for a week and let your skin settle down. Then begin using it 2-3 times a week. If that doesn't help, you may want to ask your doctor for a lower percentage. If you are still having sensitivities, prescription strength may be too harsh for your skin. Then I would suggest using a Retinol which is much gentler on the skin and gives the same benefits.

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