Let's say you have to discontinue tretinoin for one year because of a pregnancy, do you lose the benefits on your skin you got until then? On a wider anti-aging strategy, does interrupting for a year change a lot the anti aging benefits you may achieve? thank you very much.
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Answer: If you discontinue Tretinoin for a year, do you lose what you achieved at that point?
Dryness and flaking while using retinoid/tretinoin is a common experience for most. When using tretinoin, we usually recommend using a pea sized amount and allow for absorption before applying other skincare products. Follow with a cream that contains active ingredients like ceramides and fatty...
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Normally after three months of use your skin would have adjusted to the Retin-A and would no longer be peeling. I would make sure you're using it correctly and not using too much at one application. Allowing your skin to dry completely after cleansing before applying Retin-A can help with side...
