Retin-A: Day 60 (July 12, 2015)
This post is actually for July 12 through July 19, 2015. We went on a beach vacation to Gulf Shores, so I was curious as to how my skin would handle the sun and climate. We were outside, on the… Continue Reading
TRETINOIN (RETIN-A)
Retin-A: Day 40 (June 22, 2015)
No changes in cleansing routine. I noticed some peeling, especially in area around my mouth and nose. I used my Clarisonic and exfoliated with Omorovicza Blue Diamond Resurfacing Peel, and used extra moisturizer (Omorovicza Gold Rescue Cream). Previous Day 1 (May 14,… Continue Reading
Retin-A: Day 29 (June 11, 2015)
No changes in cleansing and skincare routine. I decided to switch to Retin-A 0.05% cream. I was planning on still using 0.025% in my eye area, but the cream spewed out of the 0.05% tube upon opening, so I used… Continue Reading
Retin-A: Day 28 (June 10, 2015)
I haven’t documented anything since May 19 because there haven’t really been any changes. I continued to use the tretinoin every night. The only night I did not use it was May 30, because I ended up in the hospital with… Continue Reading
Retin-A: Day 6 (May 19, 2015)
As of day six, I have still tolerated the Retin-A quite well. I have applied every night, without fail. Although, some people may need to start off applying just once or twice per week, depending on sensitivity. Your doctor can… Continue Reading
Retin-A: Day 4 (May 17, 2015)
Morning I washed face with Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser, then used Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo toner. After cleansing, I applied Sunday Riley Good Genes Treatment, Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Fast-Acting Serum, and finally. Dr. Brandt XYY antioxidant moisturizer. Evening I washed… Continue Reading
Retin-A: Day 3 (May 16, 2015)
Morning I washed my face with First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser, but decided to wait until the evening to use my Clarisonic. I toned with Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Line Smoothing Toner. After cleansing and toning, I used Sunday Riley… Continue Reading
Retin-A: Day 2 (May 15, 2015)
Morning I washed my face with First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser, then toned with Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Turbo Line Smoothing Toner. I applied Sunday Riley Good Genes Treatment, and Peter Thomas Roth’s Un-Wrinkle Fast-Acting Serum to areas of concern. For sun protection, I… Continue Reading
Retin-A: Day 1 (May 14, 2015)
I will be detailing my experience with using Retin-A (tretinoin) in this section of the site. Please keep in mind that Retin-A is available by prescription only, and your results may not be the same as mine. Only your doctor… Continue Reading
All About Retinoids: You Need One in Your Routine!
Are you confused about retinoids? I promise, they’re not as confusing as they seem, and almost anyone can benefit from them. Here’s a quick a simple breakdown of the most popular forms: Retinoids are forms of Vitamin A, and are… Continue Reading
