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Retin-a Gel .025 Every Other Day?

vietstar
im being on my retin a gel .025 for about 5 months...im using purpose cleanser and olay complete all day uv moisturizer spf 15. i aplly retin a on my face everyday. But it makes my skin so red..im asian and i got olive color looking skin tone..My question is: a) if it still effective and help unclog my pores if i start to use it EVERY OTHER DAY instead of everyday? b) if the answer is yes, should i just leave my face plain after washing it with cleanser on the days that i don't use my retin a

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Dr. Grant Stevens, MD
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Dr. Emily Altman, MD
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