How to Start on Retinoids | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

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Retinoids are some of the most powerful anti-aging and anti-acne skincare ingredients, but they're notoriously hard to start on because of the irritation and purging they cause. So here's a guide for how to start using them in your routine!
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* What are retinoids?
* How to introduce retinoids
* My tretinoin routine
* Mistakes I made
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@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

Do you use retinoids? Which one is your favourite? I've only tried tretinoin and retinol so far, but tretinoin wins for me!

@littlemisschatterbox4595 5 жыл бұрын

Lab Muffin Beauty Science tretinoin for me too, love it so much!

@sahiska 5 жыл бұрын

Lab Muffin Beauty Science I got retinol a few days ago and honestly I was hoping you would put out a video like this one, so I would know exactly what to do. Lucky me, I can start today. Thank you so much for the info, you explained everything in a very clear and easy to understand way :D

@mlareine327 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! 🙂 I recently started using the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni. I use the recommended pea size amount once a week and will bump it up to twice a week, as the irritation doesn’t seem too bad (some flaking, mostly on the nose and a bit on lower cheeks). There was a tiny bit of stinging sensation but that didn’t last for more than several minutes. Do you have a video on niacinamide or hydroxyethyl urea? I started using Good Molecules niacinamide serum at night, when it’s not a retinol night, and have been using vitamin C serum in the mornings. I wonder if it’s okay to use the Hado Labo Gokujyun Premium lotion in any part of my regimen, or if I need to swap it out with one of those ingredients.

@jcjccmz 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle, have you done research on Retin A Micro (tretinoin microspheres)? I opted for this alcohol-free gel formulation (using for both acne and anti-aging) because I was always told that the isopropyl myristrate in the tretinoin cream clogs pores and causes breakouts. Retin A Micro is also known for causing far less irritation and it is a LOT more expensive. I have extremely sensitive skin and started this at 0.5% and went up to the 0.1% which I have now been on for about 3 years. I've never had irritation/dryness/peeling and now I apply about 2 pea-sized amounts nightly on moisturized skin and moisturize again about 15-20 minutes later. Nobody talks about this microspheres formulation of tretinoin. I asked my dermatologist if it has anti-aging properties as well as treating acne, and she says it does. Have you come across research about this microspheres formulation? Can you talk about it in a blog post or video? PS. You can apply tretinoin on your broken capillaries and it does actually help it fade/heal. (My dermatologist told me to try it on a keloid surgical scar that was treated with steroid injection which had resulted in a much worse, larger area of broken capillaries. The tretinoin did work; it took about 6 months to a year, but at least I didn't have to do la$er treatment$$$.) Thank you, Julie

@markya3874 5 жыл бұрын

Hi ! Im currently using adapelene working my way up to tolerate tretinoin , so far so good :)

@sadmermaid 4 жыл бұрын

The 8 people who disliked this wash their face with a lemon and sugar scrub and don't wear sunscreen because 'chemicals'

@thetruth4373 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@mariaibrahim03 4 жыл бұрын

periodt

@dreaming_reverie 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😝😝😝

@RoselineJerryA 4 жыл бұрын

i was like that...thank god I found Michelle and stopped believing in stingy crap

@Sigurjon543 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulaaguirre4855 Skincare is Healthcare, but work.

@heleng5253 5 жыл бұрын

you: there's even a name for this me: yeah the retinol uglies you: retinization

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

Ahahahaha I like your name better!

@AllTheArtsy 5 жыл бұрын

After watching countless videos, reading countless articles and seeing a dermatologist, I bought Tretinoin 0.05% cream online (it was almost 50% cheaper than pharmacy lol) and used a pea-size amount on the first night. The following day, no reaction, so I was feeling brave, and even if most people said use it once a week, then twice the second week, etc., I used it the second night again. Next day, no problem again. Used it again a third night. Following day, kept waiting for my face to "fall off" (accng to Caroline Hirons), but nothing. I've been using Tretinoin since February, my blackheads have halved, my hyperpigmentation have greatly faded, and I haven't had any breakouts. What a fucking miracle ingredient.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

Oh damn you are so lucky! Congrats on winning the retinoid lottery!

@UdegbunamChuks 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. You're so lucky

@amypanddirtytoo1926 5 жыл бұрын

Yup!! You and I are part of the lucky 15%!!! My skin loves it, gets happier the more I slather on!🤣🤣🤣

@InsomniOwl_ 5 жыл бұрын

Link to cream please 😊❤️?

@amypanddirtytoo1926 5 жыл бұрын

@@InsomniOwl_ I have seen everyone saying Stieva-A tretinoin is the one they use! I'm sure you can Google it and find a reputable company!😄

@shimomo5159 3 жыл бұрын

Week 1 - short contact 30min every 3 days Week 2 - oil underneath 1/4 pea sized every 2 days Week 3 & 4 dry bare skin 1/4 pea sized every 3 days Final 1/4 pea every 3 days

@eneydita 5 жыл бұрын

Get your sunscreen game figured out before starting any retinol or retinoid product. I have oily skin and recommend Krave's beauty Beet shield and Canmake Mermaid skin.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

Good advice!

@DD-nd3fh 4 жыл бұрын

Neutrogena hydroboost sunscreen is great for dry skin! I love the stuff.

@Lvmykidos2 4 жыл бұрын

E. Cruz I really like the Purito Centella green level unscented sunscreen. It’s great for my mature combination skin.

@taytayqueen7024 4 жыл бұрын

How are y’all affording to pay every 20-30 days for those tiny tubes? Can makes is absolutely tiny

@PassionPno 4 жыл бұрын

@@taytayqueen7024 Where do you live? Canmake is really affordable here in Asia.

@SuperBatman444 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Ms. Michelle: After trying tretinoin again and again(and stopping after my face looked like the Walking Dead) I came across your retinoid video. FINALLY someone who has given me proper advice - your Short Contact Therapy gradually working up to once every 3 days worked like a charm! SUBSCRIBED! Of course it left me wondering WHY couldn't my dermatologists have given me this same sage advice?! Were they worried I would end up with great skin and turn my blemish-free back on them?! You are my hero:)

@kathrynlouiseberman7919 5 жыл бұрын

It totally sounded like you said, "Ring the bell for nerdification.". Love your videos and love being nerdified everytime a new one comes out.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

Lab Muffin: For All Your Beauty Nerdification Needs 🤓

@kathrynlouiseberman7919 5 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience That's why I tune in! :)

@janet3313 3 жыл бұрын

😃 thought I was the only one hearing it

@rileypaigemc7018 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m about to introduce retinol into my routine and I use a humectant serum both morning and evening. It never occurred to me to take a break from it on the nights I use the retinol. Thank you !!!

@thispotatobelieves727 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I just started on Tretinoin today and I got barely any information from my doctor or pharmacist on how to use it, other than to use it at night. You've made this really simple and clear for me, which I greatly appreciate!

@kairos-049 4 жыл бұрын

These are some really great tips, thank you! I just started adapalene 0.1% about a week ago, and so far I haven't experienced anything too bad. My skin has been purging but they're all really small comedones and pretty small whiteheads with only a few big blemishes which is how I can tell that it's not a normal breakout. I've been buffering the adapalene gel by putting a layer of The Inkey List's Ceramide Night Treatment on my skin first and then spreading the adapalene over it, waiting a minute, and then putting a thick layer of the Klair's Freshly Juiced Vitamin E mask. I find this combination has helped to prevent dryness and peeling in spite of my dry skin because I use a lot of humectants, plus products with ceramides and vitamin E.

@ion1592 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! 😊 I started Adapalene 0.1% a month ago, using it daily. I actually didn't have any irritation, only a little bit of sensitivity the first week. I even continued using AHAs & BHAs in the morning with no problems at all. I now decided to transition to Tretinoin every 3-4 days to adress textural-hyperpigmentation issues, so I this is very helpful!

@shellyylovesGod 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the detailed example routine you provided! Another informative and super helpful video from you, thank you 😊

@Brittainy89 5 жыл бұрын

First video I have seen from you and took 4 seconds to subscribe! Loved this, as I get older I am focusing more on skincare, particularly aging effects, so am very interested in trying retinol/tretinoin/or any other variation!

@PurplePinkRed 5 жыл бұрын

I've been needing a video addressing this! Thank you 😊

@chainsawkitten3321 5 жыл бұрын

I tried Retin A when I was younger, applied nightly, within a week or so I was so flakey and peeling that I threw the tube in the trash. A few years later I started using Alpha Skincare glycolic acid products, 12 and then 14%. These products really work well, they are formulated at the right PH for the actives to be effective. I think 10 years or so of using glycolic acid made it easy to transition to Tretinoin. I use 0.5% nightly with no irritation. I do apply a very thin layer of a light moisturizer first, though.

@ramonimacaroni 3 жыл бұрын

This video was soooo helpful! I'm starting retinoids for the first time and you answered so many questions that I had. Subscribed :)

@amandasutton3717 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the helpful video; I also enjoyed your purging/breaking out video previously!

@tiredandwantsanap 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice! I've been thinking about switching to differin from retinol

@gudrunjohannsdottir5140 Жыл бұрын

I never watch any of these videos, but I love yours! Its so informative, to the point and very helpful! Thank you 🥰

@melissaweller8691 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info! My doc started me on tretinoin and i had given up putting it on mt face because my reaction was so harsh!

@FiestaMartin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the amazing advice, appreciate it so much!

@emmajade8616 5 жыл бұрын

would love to see a video on what serums can be used together, and what serums to avoid mixing. The ordinary products don't label what not to use with what, and its so hard to find correct info.

@martying94 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to know too!

@albagarciaa 4 жыл бұрын

They do label it! the have a guide of what to use with what.

@wooof. 4 жыл бұрын

Check out the ordinary website. It shows good combos for products!

@notyouhere100 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I appreciate your devotion to educating the public. I just introduced a etinol and am dealing with the dry, flaky, red, and stingy/itchy skin. I thought I had my bases covered and was introducing correctly. Because of your video, I know now what I did wrong: my face was damp when applying. Ugh. Thank you again for the information!

@rbaker368 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid :) I've just started using a VitA serum for the first time and opted for Sunday Riley A+. It's been game changing, really really effective and minimal side effects, which quickly stopped after the first two weeks anyway. I'm starting off with beauty serum retinol first, then will move on to a tretinoin gel, low dose, after summer ends.

@SouthernBeautyMaven 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video about retinoids! i have tried them recently but your tips will help me improve their place in my regimen

@malindarayallen 5 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on the science behind microneedling? Both at a dermatologist's office and at home?

@jasminateodorovic1248 2 жыл бұрын

I always do it at my dermatologist's office. Zillion reasons: expertise, proper professional device, after skin regiment, etc. Never ever have I had inflamed skin after those procedures. My skin is instantly glowing due to, as I mentioned, proper order of steps, cooling masks and other soothing ingredients instantly penetrating the skin providing it with hydrating and nourishing vitamin cocktails.

@muoian 5 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Never heard of the short term contact technique... thank u !

@gracemoirangthem242 5 жыл бұрын

I have combination to oily, acne-prone dehydrated skin. My dermat prescribed retin A microsphere 0.04% and he told me to apply a thin layer every night. What he didn't tell me was the before and after care. My skin was purging and flaked like the desert. I learnt how not to irritate my skin in baby steps, I use it every third night mixed with a moisturizer or pure Aloe vera gel. Now my skin loves it. I have been using it since November last year.

@lamiamakeupandcosplay8135 7 ай бұрын

Not particularly related to this video but I love for you to do a video on scalp care for a bald girl and skincare for my chemical related sensitive skin. As I have been on chemotherapy for four years now and notice how much it’s change my skin and as well I just recently lost all my hair and a little lost on how I should be caring my scalp or what extra things I should be doing to help with my scalp care. If you could do this, it would be very appreciated. Thank you 🖤

@callysv8995 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so thankfull for your blog! It's nice to have a fast watching video, but a transcript really really ups the game for me!!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@brittniep9219 5 жыл бұрын

Had just asked for a video on retinoids when you asked what we wanted to see and it came the next day! 😂 I was on “adapalene gel” for years for acne (fluctuated between every night and every third night depending on how my skin was. I never ever peeled or got irritated by it except I got possibly some broken capillaries that have stuck around near my undereyes but I can’t actually remember if I had it before or not, and I was on 0.1% only which isn’t crazy high), NOW, I’m on day 12 of accutane to hopefully get rid of it for awhile! So far all is good except dry lips which is the #1 side effect. Still not super dry skin though everywhere else, fingers crossed!

@maddynavarro77 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle! 😊 I just watched you on Nadine Baggot's KZfaq and now following you bc you were a wealth of information! 😁 Thank you! ❤️ Maddy

@hellogoodbyefuj 5 жыл бұрын

I’m on my 6th week of Differin and it’s been suspiciously easy! Nothing crazy, experienced a bit of dryness and a few zits that might as well be just due to my hormones 🤷🏻‍♀️ my face is smooth as a baby’s bum! Will definitely go to see my derm for tretinoin, thanks for the video!

@ccap3211 5 жыл бұрын

I used differin for years without much success. I never noticed a difference using it. It didn’t help much with my acne and it didn’t make my skin peel or anything. I went to see a dermatologist and they prescribed me a stronger one and I saw a difference within the first week. Made my skin peel a lot at first but I’ve learned how and when to use it and it’s been a game changer with the smoothness and texture of my skin.

@onyxsoul6039 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your amazing content. I watch every single one of your videos and absolutely love the reliable science-based information they contain. Now this video I even watched twice as retinoid use is of special interest to me. My skin just won't tolerate tretinoin, so I went back to differin which I tolerate well. However, due to the receptor specificities, do you think that differin really has a significant antiaging effect comparable to tretinoin? Do you think that maybe a good retinol or retinaldehyde might be even better for antiaging than differin? I'd really appreciate your opinion on this!

@BottlegardenUK 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks just what I needed. Bell clicked for future nerdifications!

@maddyhauser1560 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen this a month ago lol I went through quite a bit of purging and a few days of feeling like it was burning my skin. Now I love it and I wont go without it.

@maddyhauser1560 5 жыл бұрын

P.S. I use ROC retinol cream and eye cream.

@epifanny 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. So timely for me

@Madrid1234apa 3 жыл бұрын

Im in my 20’s . I’ve been using a retinol for about a year. My first retinol was the ordinary’s 0.5% retinol in squalane. At first I used it every other day. Then I used it everyday. Now I am using urban skin Rx’s retinol serum daily.

@scivnce4273 5 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much for these helpfull videos.

@barbaradwyer2106 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on derma rolling , the pros and cons. Thank you very much.

@PlacesWeveBeen 5 жыл бұрын

I think I made all the same mistakes when I started using retinol product, and eventually had to stop due to irritation. Now I'm thinking about giving it another try ))

@logophile92 4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting on a retinoid. I used adapalene gel when I was a teen for a little bit of acne and it was amazing. Took it away completely! I just want something now to even out my forehead tone to the rest of my face.

@viktoria5960 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I love your channel. You are my favorite youtuber ❤ I'm looking for no prescription retinoids for now. What do you think about retinaldehyde/retinAl? Is it better than retinOl? Is there a good evidence for efficacy of retinaldehyde? It's new ingredient, I think. I consider buying Medik8 retinAl or Avene retinAl. And finally, which is the best non prescription retinoid? Greeting from Bulgaria ❤

@WillWorkForDopamine Жыл бұрын

this is amazing, thank you!

@katrinsaar1852 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for that video! When I first time tried retinol, I got massive irritation and my skin started peeling. At first I thought it was from new cream, not retinol. Then I understood, that it was actually a retinol and I thought it was an allergic reaction and I stopped using it. Now I know how to use it and gonna give it a second try.

@christabelkaina2846 3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I found you 🥺❤️

@TheWriterOnFire 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea the irritation could be delayed!! It all makes sense now!!!

@ashlynnkaplan1369 5 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, thank you! I currently use Differin, on week 6. I use a pea size amount mixed with la Roche Posay Cicaplast, on moisturized skin, half hour post moisturizer. I found this is excellent for me. I haven’t had any irritation at all. My first 3 weeks, I used only once a week. The following three, twice a week, just started three times a week with the same strategy. I still can’t seem to tolerate vitamin C though. I’ve never been able to. I do use niacinamide, panthenol, HA and other soothing ingredients though. I’ve had some mild purging come up about two days after a treatment that quickly heals and fades, and it’s not pustular, just little white heads. Eventually I’ll probably just mix the adapalene with my moisturizer or apply to bare skin, but I’ll work up to that! I’m going low and slow, in no rush.

@lullabygoodbye25 3 жыл бұрын

Hiii, hope you see my reply. I was wondering what results with Adapeline did you notice? I'm starting with it mainly because of red/brown acne scars and small wrinkles? :)

@mcchilde2903 Жыл бұрын

@@lullabygoodbye25 hey, I know you're asking op,but I had used adaplene for a year and a half before ,and it pretty much cleared all my acne with pretty much no irritation or dryness

@inluvashliashley 5 жыл бұрын

Really insightful stuff!!! However, how would one be able to tell if their toner/moisturiser is a humectant one that might make their skin more permeable like you found in the video? Thank you!!!!

@fatcat4642 5 жыл бұрын

Saving this for when I start vitamin a in my skincare. Thank you for the info and help :)

@dammitsamm 4 жыл бұрын

this was super helpful! thank you. is it safe to apply moisturising toners and creams over top of the tret? or would that do the same thing a if i had done toner beforehand?

@myspeakingmind4065 4 жыл бұрын

luv ur channel.it's informative

@flanya88 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve bought Differin and am a little afraid to start using it, so thank you for this video. Does it matter if you have active breakouts while using or what the cause of the breakouts are?

@merinmathew6211 5 жыл бұрын

Much needed thanks - you cutest nerd on this planet! Pls help... when I used differin my skin looked amazing. I did this for a year. I’ve just started Tretinoin but I don’t see the magic happening. Should I switch back to differin? Also I use Bio oil gel after tretinoin and it works like a charm.

@Alice_Walker 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful! 💜

@janrico904 Жыл бұрын

very useful. GREAT INFO GREAT VIDEO

@sonyaparaki7264 4 жыл бұрын

I am suffering from terrible irritation and peeling. Great tips, I didn’t even consider my humectant toner

@ShesEvil 5 жыл бұрын

I use a gentle cleanser always, but at night I use my Ordinary glycolic toner, along with their 2% retinoid, I follow that with a facial oil, or sometimes combine the retinoid and oil together. Changed my skin permanently, so rare I get spots anymore - I used to get several whiteheads every week. And if I do get a spot, it never fully "emerges" and the redness goes quickly. Started using my retinoid without any dryness or irritation, and haven't had to use physical exfoliants since!

@mimistitchcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I just started tretinoin a few days ago, following the instructions religiously, and then the peeling started. I'm not used to that since I have combination-oily skin. I'm definitely going to try the trick of applying oil first and basically do your week 2 routine since I don't think I'm so sensitive that I need to do short-contact. Again, thank you!!!!!!!!!

@shivaninaik7172 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video so much!!!!! Very helpful information thanks ❤️

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@beatricedamian3863 5 жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for putting out this information! I really don't know what I would do without it as my dermatologist never bothered to explain how to start tretinoin just wrote a prescription and that's it. I've just bought Actavis and starting at it super terrified to start because of purging and peeling.

@NicoleHerrickDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@joannaheyman 5 жыл бұрын

I started using Skinmedica .25 retinol about 6 weeks ago. I was using it 2x/week with absolutely no peeling or side effects. I'm currently increasing it to every other night now. Will go up to .50 once I finish this bottle.

@shannonromero3919 5 жыл бұрын

May you please make a video how sunscreen could possibly can reverse photo aging?

@christinaschwertschlag8919 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! I've heard Retinol can also be helpful for atopic skin. I'm looking into starting, more for anti-aging effects however I was worried about irritation in severely atopic skin. Any tips or interesting studies?

@avadakeduhvra 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Michelle! I have a question do I have to limit my Retinol/ tretinoin use during the summer or can I carry on normally?

@marinaalex0510 5 жыл бұрын

LIKED! Thank you, also for the helpful advice on IG page

@sistatcy 5 жыл бұрын

Ur makeup and skin looks amazing in this video❤️

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@zavierfabijan4055 4 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@gloriagi9499 3 жыл бұрын

I recently started using the granactive retinoid 2% emulsion by the ordinary. In their list of retinoids, that particular one was one of the least irritating formulas, while having moderate strength. Nothing much has happened yet, I use it 2-3 times a week, my skin feels less oily in the morning, but my blackheads haven't disappeared yet. Are retinoids even comparable to retin-a and tretinoin in terms of all the benefits you mentioned in the video? I thought I was being smart starting on something with low irritation risk, but now I'm wondering if I'll even see any meaningful results because it's not "real" retinol.

@emilyloseke1386 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle! You must have known I just changed my curology formula to include 0.09% tret! Would it be helpful for me to use a retinoid like the Inkey List’s for a few weeks before switching over to the tret? Some people seem to think easing into a less harsh derivative before the tret is helpful

@grabpopcorn5170 4 жыл бұрын

Most helpful video Ive found on tretinoin use till date. Was really looking for a proper schedule and results etc..thanks for making this.. I just started my tret journey and am planing to take it slow.. can I use a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid before applying tret? As you said humectant made your skin more prone to irritation...is face oil a better choice? Does rose hip oil, castor oil etc works?

@therealsandraweise 5 жыл бұрын

Will you please consider reviewing red light and infared therapy??? Please!

@ccap3211 5 жыл бұрын

Yess!!!

@agreenscorpio 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, please do that!

@kathrynbarton4911 5 жыл бұрын

YES PLEASE on the red and the other colors infared therapy,

@elharrop 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah is it a scam??

@therealsandraweise 4 жыл бұрын

NASA invented right light therapy and light therapy is used on newly birthed preeemies. There is lots of science.

@mondiialiito 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Michelle! I wanted to know if you know what to expect when transitioning from Adapalene to Tretinoin. I'm using galderma differin 0.1% and have been using it for the last year and a half. My skin is doing great, and I have almost no pimples (the occasional hormonal flare up, but nothing noticeable). I wanted to start retin-a but I don't know how to make the transition safely, like what kind of percentage I should start out with, how I'd transition, etc. Can you make a video about this? I am very curious to know.

@DoctorAnne 5 жыл бұрын

I used Adapalene for almost two years without problems, but suddenly reacted with eczema last winter, and that flares up whenever I apply it again. Right now I am on a granactive retinoid every second day, to slowly build up the tolerance of my skin, so far without irritation *touch wood*

@SaraWilsonBasturk 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I’d had this advice when I was prescribed Retin-A as a teenager. I had to bail on it after a couple of weeks because my skin was raw.

@jasonhaven7170 4 жыл бұрын

I'm Black and retinol doesn't irritate me but it also doesn't work quickly compared to paler friends. I wonder if the thicker, darker skin plays a role?

@tarabumface 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'd also recommend putting moisturiser on first and then the retinoid on top of that to help lessen irritation. Dr Sam Bunting has a good series on how to get started, she's even done a few demo videos.

@gallaxyquest 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Please can you do a video on the silver skin cream for acne? Are they safe? As silver in high concentrations make skin permanently blue and so I’ve been wondering if topical silver is safe?

@katebieh 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a similar experience with differin. It manages my acne but after using it daily for half a year with only basic cleanser and moisturisers to accompany it, I‘ve found I still needed an AHA to manage my skin texture. I now alternate between differin and AHA every night and find this to leave me with pretty good results. I also agree on humectant toners not being as beneficial as I thought they‘d be, I now use pyunkang yul essence toner and I find it meets my hydrations needs well enough while being non-irritating and soothing. Lastly, I‘ve found anything with panthenol in it to be a great addition to my routine to sooth irritation.

@delilahdelaney 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about rules for layering sunscreen????

@megantemp1969 4 жыл бұрын

For the less irritating forms you mentioned like retinaldehyde, is such a careful introduction still necessary or can it be used more readily and more immediately? Thanks for all of the helpful info!

@agnesmarion8161 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Michelle, I'd like to hear your thoughts on spanish and portuguese tret, respectively Retirides and Ketrel. Some of us in Europe don't have many other options unfortunately!

@blussomyoga 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle! I was wondering if you recommend starting retinoid product such as cream or serum while being on Accutane, since it is also a retinoid!

@sugarplumfairy420 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! But I'm still confused by all the "rules" surrounding retinol use so could you please tell me would it be best if I just consulted a dermatologist first to get my skin assessed and get them to recommend a targeted retinol and skin care products? Thank you.

@bp5844 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here bc James Welsh recommend you 💗

@beckyc.5743 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to be increasing my tret script from .7 to 1.4. I have microcomedones (or maybe milia?) under the skin on my cheeks. I’ve been on .7 for a year and am a little nervous to increase the tret. I appreciate you mentioning the hydrating toners/essences. I just started using I’m From rice toner and couldn’t figure out why my face is so dry lately even when using my .7 tretinoin! When I receive the new strength I will know to leave out the toner for now.

@TheShumoby Жыл бұрын

Do you mean 0.07% to 0.14%?

@curtis2lake 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lab Muffin :) I've been enjoying your videos very much - thank you for being informative (and sometimes just a little distraction to my everyday stress) I have a question for you: I just started tretinoin (for anti-aging purposes - not acne) recently and since I'm currently facing all the irritations I'm trying to be as minimal as possible with the rest of my skin care routine. Nevertheless I'm wondering if and how I'm supposed to mix active ingrediences (once I'll passed the irritation phase)? I would be really interested in a video that talks about layering treinoin for example with hyaluronic acid, moisturizers, niacinamide, peptides etc. (I already know that combining retinoids with acids is not recommended and secondly that one is supposed to use aaaaaallllll the suncare religiously...) As of now I don't even use a basic moisturizer with my tretinoin (at night) but I'm very curious if layering is even an option and what to look out for when experimenting with other active ingrediences. All the best

@logicvs.everything7230 2 жыл бұрын

My dermatologist gave me the .025% tretinoin after using the ordinary granactive retinoid and so far so good just diluting it with my CeraVe lotion heavily every night to stick as close to what I was doing before as possible. Once my skin stops lightly purging I'm going to start going with the undiluted tretinoin cream 2-3 times a week as advised then up to every day as recommended for my issues and concentration prescribed. My skin is very sensitive and finicky so this is quite promising as my skin seems to really like the retinoid any way it comes so far, as long as it's fragrance free.

@Cerrydwenn 5 жыл бұрын

Ive used 4 bottles of The Ordinarys Granactive Retinoid Emulsion, didnt notice anything from using it. So eventually i thought, screw it, and went straight for Paulas Choice 1% Retinol treatment. Woo boy, i notice it now xD But its manageable. At night i cleanse, follow up with Paulas Choice enriched calming toner (this makes SUCH a difference, flakyness disapears when putting this on, its amazing for dry skin). Then i use a rich moisturizer with a few drops of Paulas Choice Niacinamide booster. I let that sink in and then i use the retinol treatment. I use it every other day for 3 weeks now and so far so good. Havent dared start acids again, ill give that a go next week.

@kristinegustavsen4209 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃😃! I am on week 4, and I put it on every second day now, on towel dry skin, with moisturizer and an oil on top, and I have not experienced any dryness or flaking! It has gone so smoothly that I am wondering if the cream is not working properly 😅 I see other people just apply it on the skin, and don't use any moisturizers or oils on top..Have any of you used tretinoin and topped it with moisturizer and oil and seen an effect? I don't use it for acne, but acne scars, so it will take a loon time before I can see any results..

@trishpugelli5371 5 жыл бұрын

great great video. Can you use a humectant toner after Retin A is applied or should you stay away from it all together?

@namaraksha7008 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Michelle i have a lot of pie.and i m 21.pls suggest wt actives i can use.nothing seems to work for me

@cheapimitation2242 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I have a question, I noticed in this and another video your routine is in cycles. I was always under the impression that consistency is key so I always tried to do the same routine every day. But apparently that was another myth (or something I just made up? haha). I've been using Differin during the day and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide at night, my skin can sometimes feel red and irritated yet I still get some breakouts. I wonder if switching up my routine as you do might work better and adding a chemical exfoliant on non Differin days. If you ever have time, I'd be really interested in a video about consistency vs. cycling products. Which products are best used intermittently vs those that are most effective daily etc. Thank you!

@jamespham6166 5 жыл бұрын

Great video (as always!!) Been using 0.05% tretinoin (Stieva-A) in Australia for ~5 months now and seen great results re:acne, comedones and pigmentation! To this day I still do short contact therapy (30-60’ then washing off) just because I feel that’s what works best with the way I like to layer actives and idm the hassle :)) Started 3x/week and worked up to everyday! Didn’t really purge, but definitely some irritation and flakiness 😵. Best products for me were the Hada Labo premium lotion (with urea!), cerave cream and urederm (I like urea can you tell...)

@marinaalex0510 5 жыл бұрын

@James Pham I have Hada Labo Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion - and I don't see urea on the ingredients' list. Which one did you mean?

@jamespham6166 5 жыл бұрын

It has ‘hydroxyethyl urea’ in the ingredients which is the same thing essentially :)

@pznks 9 ай бұрын

this video popped up in my feed right after i put on the retinoid i was prescribed, and i haven't used it in weeks 😭

@adnilamilaFe 5 жыл бұрын

In terms of efficacy, is there a noticeable difference between tretinoin and adapalene? My pores are still fairly large after using Differing OTC for a couple of years, and I was wondering if switching to tretinoin may help with that? Acne has pretty much diminished for the most part.

@kavitakar719 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Please make a video on skin care for over 50s.

@iamonlymeee 5 жыл бұрын

That yellow looks great on you it really makes your skin glow. Thanks for the video! I don't think I want to start tretinoin for another few years but I always heard bad things about it. Now I know its probably because they used retinoids at a higher concentration than they should have.