Since you are still peeling, your skin has not completely adjusted to the Retin A. You need to continue with the system as suggested by your doctor. The skin will look more wrinkled until your skin adjusts to the the Retin A and the peeling stops. You have not created any permanent damage.
Denis L. Gonyon, Jr., MD (account suspended) says:
Obagi has several moisturizers. We recommend Hydrate and Hydrate Luxe if you would like to use a moisturizer with your other skin care products. It is patient preference to whether a moisturizer is needed or not.
Given the pushback to have these available in some states, I recommend the use of a Brightening Kit which has Melarase, Elevase Opti-Ceramide creams, among others. This maintenance program is effective for relieving PIH. Hratch L Karamanoukian MD FACS
