Can I use Tretinoin (0.025%) twice weekly, while using Glycolic/Lactic Acid pads on the other nights?

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 acids to help nourish skin. This can be found in SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2. Clinical studies have demonstrated that this product helped improve the tolerance of retinoid therapy and subjects saw a significant improvement in dryness and 66% saw improvement in smoothness. We would also recommend that if choosing to use additional exfoliating products such as glycolic or lactic acid, tretinoin should not be used in conjunction on those same nights, unless prescribed by your physician. This can lead to irritation or excessive dryness. Please consult with a local board certified dermatologist in your area.