My doctore has prescribed me tetrinoin fr my acne,milia skin and I am alread 29 so want that anti aging benefit too .But I tend to get tanned easily and india the summers are like crazy .I understand tetrinoin makes skin sun sensitive and have to use sunscreen.But I am afraid I will get darker .Also what of I have to go in sunlight all day for a trip .can we stop it temporarily week before to reduce sun sensitivity .
I'm wondering what skin care products are best to use in the morning when using tretinoin cream at night. I'm already using Cerave cream at least twice daily due to dryness from the tretinoin and sunscreen daily, but I'm wondering if there are any other products that are good to use to maximize the effects of tretinoin and minimize dryness/side effects. Are Vitamin C serums good to use (I've been looking at AlumierMD's EverActive C&E + Peptide product)?
I have active acne and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. My morning routine is cleanse my face, tone with witch hazel, then use Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%, then I use a sunscreen moisturizer. For my night routine I cleanse my face, tone with witch hazel, then use adapalene gel 0.1%, then use sunscreen moisturizer. I want to add kojic acid bar in my routine to hopefully speed the process but I dont know if its recommended so I came here for some guidance.
Hello. I'm male, 29 y. Fair Mediterranean skin type. My question: Is it safe to use chemical Sunscreens with Tretinoin? I read that Tretinoin thins out the outermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum. I also read that chemical Sunscreens need an intact stratum corneum to work. Does using Tretinoin therefore render chemical Sunscreens ineffective or is it a safe combination? Thank you very much.
I have experienced allergic reactions to 3 different sunscreens now. EltaMD, Shiseido Sensitive Skin and Kids, and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer. Reaction includes itching, burning, redness, bumps, and scaly skin. Please advise on a sunscreen that I can use as going without sun protection is not an option! I also use Retina-A from the brand Altreno. Altreno 0.05%
Dear Doctors, For 8 mos, Ive slowly increased Retin-A to 3x/week on my face and neck with great results. Mineral sunscreen is my only option because Im allergic to chemical SPF. Mineral sunscreen takes great effort to remove at night before applying Retin-A. In the morning, is it necessary to wash the face before applying sunscreen to head out for a run? Even good tap water in NYC has endocrine disrupters, much chlorine and Id like to skip this step in the morning. Your advice, please?
Hi there. I am using tret 0.5 for 2 months now (1 x week then 2 x week) now I am on my 3 month just been few days. However, in the past 2 days, when I apply sunscreen in the morning, my skin feels burning. Am I doing something wrong? I am so concerned and I have a sensitive skin to begin with.
I use retin A cream for about 2 months now. I forgot to use lots of sunscreen and went and played in my soccer tournament all day in the Las Vegas sun, my skin now has red blotches that are hard and look like rashes. It hurts badly to put anything on my face and I used lots of aloe but Im very worried what is going to happen to my skin now? What should I do to help it?