Retin-A peeling and routine around different strength products?

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Hello Switched my retin-A 0.05% creme to a 0.1% gel and my face turned into a peel off-mask (kind of fun picking your skin), cannot be constantly flaky and red - It's nasty looking. Since My reaction to the stronger concetration is heavy peeling, should I "peel my skin" once a week with 0.1% and use 0.05% other nights? And is sealing serum and moisturiser into my skin with vaseline ok? It seems to work. Thank you :-)

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceramides that are composed of plant-based sphingolipids that can support the skin. 
  
Best, 
  
Dr. Karamanoukian
  
Realself100 Surgeon

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I am fortunate to have an in house Pharmacist and skin care advisor, so most patients who get a Retin A script from me will have things explained in great detail by a dedicated educator. Yes, you are on to a right thing with a moisturiser. Best to use a cream based moisturiser say 30 minutes before Retinoid application. Now, if you have say 0.1%, try that in a cream base as its easier to mix. Dilute this with a bland moisturiser say half half and your concentration is 0.05%, yes? Now, if you want to go stronger, use less moisturiser and more retinoid. Its only an estimation but this way you can slowly build up. Start slow, say 1-2 nights per week, then work up to 3-4 nights per week etc. Everyone will have their own 'retinoid threshold'- mine is 1-2 times per week as I have sensitive skin. Skin is individual as you are, so find the correct maximum dose and application for you... hope that helps, Dr Davin Lim, Brisbane, Australia.

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