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In this video I’m sharing my top DO’s and DON’Ts when it comes to treating your skin topically using prescription-strength retinoid, tretinoin, which is widely considered the so-called “gold standard” of topical, anti-aging skincare ingredients.
This is not rocket science, nonetheless, I hope that sharing my simple yet actionable tips will be of use to anyone who is curious about embarking on their own skin treatment journey using topical retinoids (be they prescription or OTC), as well as serve as encouragement to stay the course and be patient & consistent with healthy skin-promoting habits.
Dramatic results, in my experience, take time; at LEAST a year (at LEAST – I really cannot overstate this or repeat this enough)!!! But it’s also been my experience that putting the proverbial drop in the bucket, over the years, has been well worth the relatively minimal effort in comparison to the eventual outcome (in other words, it’s been SO WORTH IT).
I also continue making these videos to serve as a visual representation of what a dedicated skincare regimen including tretinoin in the evening and sunscreen in the morning, daily, looks like after 2+ decades. With so many people nowadays participating in extreme “beauty enhancement” measures, I think there is value in showing what topical-only skin treatment can yield. So I always want to encourage people that you needn’t do those invasive, trendy aesthetic procedures to get healthy-looking, youthful, glowing skin. There are other ways to achieve it: right food choices, sleep & stress management, consistent skincare, daily UV protection, and other boring lifestyle habits (all of which I’ve shared on my channel).
*Content is for informational purposes only. I cannot and will not ever give prescriptive advice; rather, as a layperson, I’m simply sharing my experience and tips for usage. Tretinoin is a serious topical medication that must be obtained by a doctor’s prescription ONLY and used ONLY as directed – that is, under the care & guidance of your prescribing physician.*
Products mentioned:
Tretinoin (avail. by prescription only – I use 0.05% Gel, generic for Atralin®)
(OTC alternative option to tretinoin = Differin® Retinoid Gel w/0.1% Adapalene: – I have used and continue to use both products interchangeably at this current phase of my treatment, which is purely maintenance.)
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizer:
Cetaphil Advanced Relief Lotion w/Shea Butter:
Vaseline Original Pure Petroleum Jelly:
On my face:
DRMTLGY Facial Moisturizer w/Broad Spectrum SPF 45:
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy:
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