Tretinoin. If you are considering using tretinoin to improve your skin, lets say if it's to fight
acne, scarring, wrinkles, photoaging or just overall anti aging. You may be feeling a little
overwhelmed. And thats okay, cuz I got you covered.This video is here to reassure you
that you can get the results you are looking for with tretinoin, it may take a little time,
as all wonderful things do take time, but these 5 tips that Im about to give you are
going to really get you smooth sailing with this product and avoid a lot of mistakes down
the road so that you can get the results you want. Also, ill be sharing with you one tip at
the end that I think is a game changer when using tretinoin, so definitely stay tuned till the end.
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wasting anymore time, lets get straight into it. Now before I get into the first tip, its important
to know some context: tretinoin comes in a lotion: known as the brand name: altreno, it comes in a
cream: brand names: Avita, Refissa and Renova: which you see prescribed moreso for wrinkles,
Retin-A, which we discussed here on this video, which I encourage you to watch after this one,
which is also a gel. So whatever form you're using. This video will still be helpful to you. I
got your back. There is also a formulation called twyneo, which is fda approved for acne vulgaris,
which combines tretinoin with benzoyl peroxide, in a super unique formulation
using microencapsulation, which Ill discuss later in another video. So definitely subscribe. But
for now, if your wondering which one is best, it really depends on what you're wanting to achieve,
right? The gel formula usually contains denatured alcohol and is prescribed to people who are
dealing with acne. The cream form contains heavy emollients such as isopropyl myristate and is
better suited for anti-aging purposes. There isnt much differences besides that, since they contain
very similar ingredients. What you will see a difference in though is the strength. 0.25%; 0.5,
and 1%, which is the strongest. And most likely if youre starting out, you might be on the 0.25%,
and just because its a lower strength does not mean it wont do the job. Now that we got
that out of the way, lets move onto the first tip. Apply when your dry. After you wash your hands and
cleanse your face, with a gentle cleanser, these two are my current favorites, wait for your skin
to completely dry. Applying tretinoin on a wet or damp face can increase absorption and easily
irritate the skin, cuz the whole goal is to really minimize the purge, which ill come to in a bit.
Even wait 20 minutes if youre unsure if your face is still dry. Once its dry, then use a pea sized
amount and not a peanut. Cuz that would not be fun. And with that pea size amount, which is about
¼ of a gram, go ahead and start by dotting bit by bit in different areas of the face, at least
13 touchpoints: so 3 on the fourhead, 2 on both cheeks, one on each side of the nose, and the four
along the jawline and chin. You would know, if you used the right amount, if you see that
it absorbs pretty rapidly, almost disappearing. Then if youre going to use a moisturizer after,
Wait at least 20-30 minutes so you dont dilute the tretinoin. Or..which brings me to my second tip.
Buffer with a moisturizer. Find one that is 100 percent free of alcohol,
and artificial fragrances, or any other peeling ingredients. These 2 are my current favorites.
So use the moisturizer, wait 15 minutes then use the tretinoin. The whole point of applying the
tretinoin after a moisturizer may be ideal for sensitive skin. The tretinoin can still
do its thing, because remember tretinoin is a form of vitamin a, a fat soluble vitamin,
which means it can layer really well with moisturizing products,
all it does is it lowers the volume. Which may be a great solution when starting out so that
your skin can acclimate to a new product slowly. Which btw is also a trick to minimize purging.
The third tip. Dont use it daily, just yet. Unless your doctor told you so. When starting,
you dont have to go straight to every day use. Start with every 48 to 72 hours because you dont
want to shock your skin. Give it some time to adjust. Now, there are drawbacks to this.
So Avoid spacing more than 3 days, because you might just be delaying the retinzation process,
which is needed to get the full results. Which is why every 2 days might be more
ideal. Then you can work your way up to daily use. Nightly use is even better, so your skin
wont be interrupted by those uv rays. Preferably closer to bedtime, just not too close, because
you dont your pillow to absorb it, unless he or she has acne too. And speaking of those uv rays.
The fourth tip. Which I cant stress enough is sunscreen. These 2 are my current favorite
sunscreen. And everything ive mentioned will be linked down below too, so definitely check
them out in the description box below. Tretinoin will make your skin more sensitive to sunlight,
there is no way around it. But After a few months of tretinoin use, studies show that
skin gradually begins to adjust to sunlight and photosensitivity returns to normal. This is going
to be huge during whats known as the purge, which I talk about throughout my videos. You
have to commit to daily sun protection. During this whole process, your skin will start getting
worse before it gets better. This is because your skin is pushing all of that gunk to the surface,
which causes an increase in breakouts and acne. You might see cystic acne, whiteheads,
blackheads, papules. Its important to know the difference between a purge and irritation,
which i talked about in this video. But dont think of this as a bad thing, skin purging is actually a
good thing! It means the tretinoin is working and you’ll soon have clear skin. It might take up to
3 months of purging, but it does go away. And if youre using a Broad spectrum Sunscreen of spf 50,
all while reapplying every 2 hours. This will help your chances of an easier retinoid purge.
And lastly, The fifth tip is. Not giving up too early. And i always like to refer back to
this photo when you feel like giving up and its not going anywhere. Even with other aspects of
life. This photo applies. Look how close he was to getting the diamonds. If he just had one or
two more swings at the rock, he would have won. So if youre feeling down, even with life in general,
keep pushing. This symbolizes this process that your going through now tretinoin. And im going to
keep it real with you guys. For acne, the results you want can take up to 3 months, not overnight or
in a month. For anti-aging, its at least 6 months, and it shouldnt matter to you, since you might
choose to be on this for years as maintenance. For post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, uneven
skin tone and sun damage, itll take 6 months as well. And remember, thats with consistent use.
If yours inconsistent, go ahead and add in the days you missed in that timeline. For fine lines
and wrinkles. Thats at least a minimum of 1-2 years of consistent use. Besides for pregnancy,
or doctors orders and assuming your skin isnt tolerating it, there really is no point on giving
up on the product. Or any product for that matter. Be it vitamin c serum, azelaic acid,
alpha arbutin, salicylic acid. Patience is key. And lastly, since you made it till the end,
the bonus tip ill leave you guys with is: start to form healthy habits along with using tretinoin.
There are a ton of options that are considered healthy. You probably know a lot of them. So ill
narrow it down to three. Get 7-8 hours of restful sleep, focus on sleep quality vs quantity. So turn
of distractions before bed. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, 3.7 liters for men,
2.7 for women. And lastly, minimize your stress. And this can be done in a lot of ways. Preventing
acne, wrinkles and other skin problems is a multifactorial process. It all goes hand
in hand. But I know: you will get there. I would love to hear your thoughts below
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