When I was on tretinoin my face got a lot lighter, but I have stopped it for months now and my skin is getting its natural color now. Once my face is fully back to color, will I tan evenly or are my beach days over? I don't plan on baking my face in the sun I just want to enjoy the beach and not stress about forgetting sunblock.
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Answer: Can I Safely Tan After Stopping Tretinoin? Tips for Enjoying the Beach Responsibly
Tretinoin generally comes in 0.025%, 0.05% and 0.1%. Retin-A comes in 0.04% and 0.1%. As these are prescribed medications, your dermatologist should decide which strength is best for you. In general, if you have dry, sensitive skin, start low (0.025% or 0.04%). You can always go stronger...
I am assuming you were applying the SkinCeuticals 1.0 to dry skin. This is key. It is the only product you want to put on to dry skin, NOT wet or damp skin. Also, depending on where you live, I don't recommend any form of retinol be used daily. I start with a maximum recommendation of 3x per...
All drugs slowly degrade over time. Your Retin-A may have lost some of its potency but it is probably still active enough for you to continue using it. I would expect that by 18 months it would be time for a refill.