I STOPPED USING TRETINOIN (This Is Why) - 3 Anti-Aging Alternatives To Tret
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Күн бұрынSharing with you why I stopped using Tretinoin in my skincare routine and the alternatives to tretinoin which may cause less irritation in your anti-aging skincare routine.
Hey guys and welcome back to Mad About Skin where in todays video we are talking about Tretinoin and the reason why one year ago today I gave up using tretinoin and the results I have seen since. I will also share with you 3 amazing alternatives to tretinoin for your anti-aging skincare routine.
Tretinoin is a high strength prescription only retinoid which has some amazing anti-ageing benefits for the skin. It has however some big side effects which you have to work your way through before you get to the tretinoin benefits at the other side. If your skin can tolerate tretinoin then using it consistently can increase the rate of cell turnover for smoother skin, fade hyperpigmentation and boost collagen to minimise fine lines and wrinkles.
Tretinoin is however one of the most sensitising ingredients in skincare and its not for everyone which is something I want to share with you in this video today.
After using tretinoin (retin-a) for some time I decided to switch to retinal instead and I have never looked back so here is my tretinoin before and after story.
I would love to know what your experience has been with tretinoin and any other retinols so please leave me a comment below.
If you have enjoyed this series then please let me know by giving this video a thumbs up and a like which really does support me as a content creator.
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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
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Allies Of Skin 20% Vitamin C
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PSA Skin Liquid Panacea
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Medik8 Liquid Peptides
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Timestamps:
00:00 start
01:37 my tretinoin journey
06:37 alternatives for tretinoin
06:50 the best retinoids
09:18 vitamin c for anti-aging
10:55 peptides for anti-aging
11:50 summary
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Wherever you are in the world, I hope you are keeping safe and well and I look forward to seeing you in the next video
xx
Rob
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@kellyc3897 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 100K Rob! 🤗 You're one of the hardest working skinfluencers here on KZfaq and it's so well deserved 💓💓
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much hun and thank you for all the kindness you have shown me over the past couple of years, your support means so much to me.. love xx
@lisah.6721 Жыл бұрын
Is anyone else checking Rob's subcount several times a day nervous/excited to see him hit 100k? 👀🏇🏁
@jcrider392 Жыл бұрын
Too funny, I just commented how I'm oddly nervous lol. We all know how hard he works and deserving it feels so good to see that happen for creators like him
@silviap9875 Жыл бұрын
Lol! Yes, I do too 😂😂😂
@aurora6763 Жыл бұрын
Well deserved💗
@DoraSometimes Жыл бұрын
Me, me! I always do that with the creators I like. I love to see well deserved subs growth. And I know he will be so happy to get to that milestone. 🥳
@tthibideau Жыл бұрын
I ran here first thing upon waking up to see if he always at 100K. He has to be getting very close now.
@ladysphenoid7685 Жыл бұрын
I’m with you Rob! A lot of back and forth with tret for me. Finally got tired of my skin looking worse and everyone telling me I must use it, I must go back to it, etc. Nope. I know my skin now. Not going back to it. My skin is much happier and I can tolerate a high amount of retinal well and my skin is looking so much better. Better yet, I can use it daily because I can tolerate it and I can use vitamin C daily and azelaic acid daily and it’s all been a-ok. In fact my skin is looking great!
@amanch9085 Жыл бұрын
On the same boat. Qiut tret after two years. Got tired of trying to handle super dry flaky skin. Wasn't able to wear makeup at all. We are girls. We want makeup afterall, no matter how good our skin is.
@sgd.6830 Жыл бұрын
Rob you are at 100K 🎉❤ congratulations 👏 for the last few weeks on a daily, I have been checking and checking whoop whoop 🙌
@maureengreen617 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your great accomplishment Rob! 🎉🎉🎉 You’ve worked hard and with all that hard work you’ve given us a ton of information about skin care. Thank you!
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much hun thats so lovely of you to say and sending you lots of love xx
@ChristaEvelyn Жыл бұрын
You are going to hit 100k !! SOOOOO happy (in advance) for you; as I am typing this you are at 99.9K :)
@mooniecri Жыл бұрын
OMG congratulations on 100k subscribers!!!! 🎉🎊🎉🎊 so well deserved!! Ps: I stopped tret after all months 9 months for the same reason. Thank you for your always well informed videos 🤗
@sameoldsonganddance Жыл бұрын
I’ve been using Adapalene for anti aging alotttt of people think it’s only for acne. It’s not in 3 months I’ve had a bit of peeling no angry redness, never a day of upset. My skin is changing day by day I love it!
@captainofmysoul6162 7 ай бұрын
I have been debating on whether to get Adapalene for anti aging. What specifically, have you noticed for anti aging and in what time frame? Thanks in advance if you answer.
@sameoldsonganddance 7 ай бұрын
@@captainofmysoul6162 UPDATE: I’ve been using daily since January 2023 and I have noticed a quicker cell turnover like a light exfoliating and smoother lines on forehead and mouth. I’d say after the first month I had a little dryness around my mouth ( your not supposed to use it around lips for the dryness reasons but I’m looking to get rid of my lip lines!! ) but it wasn’t a bad “peeling” or anything a little moisturizer couldn’t take care of. I just feel like I will continue to use it daily in the future. I also layer other things or top with no issues. 1 1/2 oz lasts 3 months since you only need a large pea size. Try it for 3 months it can’t hurt! 👍🏻
@captainofmysoul6162 7 ай бұрын
@@sameoldsonganddance Thank you so much for kindly taking the time to answer my question. Your reply for so helpful. I think it is great that we can now share information to hopefully purchase the right products for ourselves. Have a beautiful day, and glad that you got results.
@CassieAfricanQueen Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉100k subbies. I trust you with MY skin. ❤❤❤❤we all love you Rob. Cheers to you and all your success 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much hun and thank you so much for all your love and support.. love you x
@mimimoon6082 Жыл бұрын
Happy Monday Handsome! I'm sure by the time you see this, you've reached 100k subs! Congratulations Rob! Well deserved and I'm so happy for you! 🍾🎆🎊❤️
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
We just crossed the 100k honestly I cant believe it I keep pinching myself.. thank you so so much for all your love support and the kindness you show me - it means so much.. love x
@tiffanypederson6069 Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear this, I was on it .05 for a year and I could not adjust to it. I kept hearing that this was “normal”. I was so hoping to come out on the others side with beautiful skin, but instead I looked like a shedding snake for a full year. It definitely didn’t make me look younger. I have wanted to give it another go at a lower strength, but now that I realize not everyone adjusts to it, I may just use one of your other recommendations. Thank you !
@rosemaryyates2154 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I used .5% tret for about nine months, going VERY slowly. I had been using retinol for several years, and I thought I was pretty successful with tret until my skin stating reacting to random products. My skin had NEVER been sensitive, so I was confused. I stop using tret, and was soon back to skin that wasn’t sensitive. I’m now using granactive retinol and am looking to move into retinal. As always, thanks for all the fabulous info!!
@pegacorn13 8 ай бұрын
I'm super lucky because my skin LOVES the TRET! No drying, peeling, purging: just wonderful skin!
@MadAboutSkin 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and sharing x
@beyobestbeauty Жыл бұрын
I also started using tretinoin watching all the different derms and skinfluencers talk about it online. Right now I'm using a "custom" blend from Dermatica for 0.015% and so far I'm surprised how little side effects I've had. I also was using an agency "custom" blend for 0.009% for like 2 months or so before I started using the Dermatica one. I do plan on moving up to 0.025% after the dermatica one is done- but it has been very eye opening to see the different skinfluencers in this space that have said tretinoin doesn't work for them so it's just a reminder that skin really is super individual.
@amandadelatorre3790 Жыл бұрын
My tret journey has def been rocky! After 4 yrs I’ve learned 1- I can’t use it every day. 2- I need to take breaks in the winter if my skin gets too irritated and 3- not being able to get to .1% is ok!! I’ve been at .035% for a couple years and that seems to be the max my skin can handle while still remaining consistent with it.
@soulkiss1013 11 ай бұрын
There's studies that showed you get almost the same antiageing benefits from a low dose. A higher dose just irritate the skin more.
@red_skeleton 9 ай бұрын
Yes, think of the " . " as a percentage point of 100. So when you see a number .035, that means 3.5% of 100. If you see .1%, that means 10% of 100. Hope that helps! @@anette77
@hannahimnida4872 Жыл бұрын
I tried tretinoin as everyone was raving about how good it was, but even the lowest strength was harsh on my skin. My sensitive skin became inflamed and got even more sensitive, so I stopped using it. I have switched to retinol and my skin loves it.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xx
@TaelurAlexis Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 100k!
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so so much hun and honestly I cant believe it.. I am still pinching myself.. thank you for all your support.. love x
@elainesouthwell8844 Жыл бұрын
Nearly there Rob, 99.9k, tomorrow maybe? Looking forward to your retinal serum, hope we can get our hands on it soon.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
I honestly cant believe we have kiss hit 100k thank you so so much for all your kindness and support.. ;love you x
@eleonoraragona1592 Жыл бұрын
I perfectly understand Rob, when I started tret (November 2020) I took the slowest possible route (1st month once a week, 2nd month twice and so on) and yet I've been stuck at 2 sometimes 3 times a week application for months, my skin simply couldn't adjust to it, it was always sensitive, during the first months any moisturizer or even water would irritate me, the skin was peeling (not much but still), and looked awful with makeup. Then around the one year mark (nov 2021), things were finally starting to get better so I'd decided to step it up and use it every other night at first and then I tried nightly, and everything went great until one day I had to stop using it for one whole week. Well I couldn't believe it but that seemingly short pause made all the difference: I was almost back to square one with the irritation and sensitivity 😭😭 I don't know why but I had to start it all over so around spring 2022 my skin was still sensitive and always slightly peeling during the day. A few months after that so last summer, I was able to go back to nightly application (idk maybe the extremely hot and damp Italian summer weather helped my skin), and it's been like that ever since, now I manage to use it every night and am so happy with it, I still get a little bit of sensitivity during the colder days in winter but it's extremely manageable thanks to my bff Cicaplast😂. So for me it's been a much much longer journey than those I see on the internet (I laugh when I see dermatologists say "the irritation will last up to 6 weeks" 😂😂😂), with many ups and downs, and many times I thought about giving up, that my skin was simply too sensitive and would never adjust to tret but in the end it's been worth it😊
@verawilders2577 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow now my own experience makes so much more sense, thanks for sharing!!
@marysteven3004 8 ай бұрын
I have just found your channel, and it's great! I, too, have never been able to tolerate RetinA. I decided to give it a try again. After nearly 5 months of severe peeling, redness, small wounds, and deeper wrinkles, I am calling it quits. I can tolerate retinol well and have decided to just use this. Thank you!
@duke613 Жыл бұрын
I've been using Retin-A for MANY years. I don't use it every night. Usually about 4 days a week. I'm in my late 50's and it has done an excellent job keeping my skin youthful and wrinkle free. I'm sure it's not right for everyone with sensitive skin.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for sharing and sending you lots of love x
@Alejandro-mv1lh Жыл бұрын
They all say it makes your skin thinner, and destroys the natural barrier, I have it. Scared to use it
@someonerandom256 10 ай бұрын
@@Alejandro-mv1lhIt thins the UPPER layer of your skin only, it actually thickens the other layers underneath.
@jyotipatil3316 9 ай бұрын
I am also using retino -A since 3 years, which concentrate ru using ?
@tracef195 8 ай бұрын
@@Alejandro-mv1lh It does not make the skin thinner. It actually thickens it. Watch Dr. Shereene Idriss on KZfaq. She explains this.
@kerrydoreen1150 Жыл бұрын
SOOOOOOOOO close to 100K. Way to go!! Xxoo
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much hun and thank you for all your love and support which honestly means so much to me.. love you xx
@Lisa-bf4bg Жыл бұрын
This is such a refreshing video! I had the exact same experience on tret. Used it for months according to instructions and the excessive peeling I experienced just was not for me, but I still felt like I was missing out. I was wondering what your thoughts were on Differin? They say it's the second strongest thing to tret and I'm wondering if it would give me the anti aging benefits without the side effects.
@vickysosi Жыл бұрын
So happy to watch this! I am really scared of tretinoin's side effects... Thank you! Greetings from Greece!
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for watching hun an I am so so glad you found the video useful.. love x
@lorainemcgillivray77 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob I started retinoids eight or nine years ago and worked up to tretinoin. I used it successfully for over a year and did see results. However around that time I was in the final stage of perimenopause and my rosacea worsened dramatically. I just wasn’t tolerating the tret any more and had to stop using it. I moved down to retinaldehyde for a while, but even that was causing issues. I gave up on it for over a year whilst my rosacea was at its peak and have slowly started incorporating the retinaldehyde again. I’m going slow but it seems to be doing better again. Tretinoin did give me great results when my skin could tolerate it, but it isn’t right for everyone and my skin stopped being able to handle it. I would rather have aging than sore skin tbh. Best wishes x
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
I would totally agree with you Loraine, sore unhealthy skin is never something we should have to endure and I would rather age with healthy skin.. love xx
@whitneybrown4067 Жыл бұрын
Happy Wednesday😀n This is Gonna b so Insightful🔥🔥🔥👍….
@sjkcmd Жыл бұрын
I didn't start really using skin care regularly until I noticed my skin losing elasticity and getting dull after turning 65. I was concerned about tret side effects so I started super low at compounded 0.01% tret from curology. Over two years I gradually increased to 0.1% plus 15% azelaic acid (I started with 5% niacinamide combo.). When I got to tret 0.05% I switched to Dermatica because I liked it's base better. The old LRP cicaplast helped me through the side effects which lasted 6+months. If retinal were more popular 4 years ago, I might have tried that. At this point I use tret 0.1%/15% azelaic acid 5 or 6 times a week without irritation. My skin feels and looks the way it did in my 30s. I will stick with what tret indefinitely. If one has had acne as a teen to their 30's and took tret for that, perhaps it makes sense to stay on tret straight through to old age. I don't recommend that friends in their 30s need to start their retinoid journey with tret. Had I started skincare in my 30s, I think retinal makes more sense. But with my late start, I am happy I found tret and will use it indefinitely! Worked much better after I added azelaic acid!
@julia-ex7im Жыл бұрын
were you able to get 15% azelaic acid from curology/
@sjkcmd Жыл бұрын
@@julia-ex7im I didn't try, I liked the Dermatica cream better (overlaid the two subscriptions for a few cycles with each at longest interval) so didn't ask them. Just asked Dermatica.
@julia-ex7im Жыл бұрын
@@sjkcmd is dermatica more expensive? and do you like their service better? Thank you for the advice!
@kbitten Жыл бұрын
I always tell this to my friends or anyone who ask me: if u are in 20/30s u dont need tretitoin but if you pass your 40/50 you better find patient to use it cause the benefits cannot compare! I am using retinal in my neck area and the results are effective but not as close to what tret and PURE vit C did to me ! ( I dont use vit c derivatives 😶)
@MISGummiBears Жыл бұрын
How exactly did you use it with azelaic acid in your routine? I'm trying to figure out how to combine the two
@kellykell8710 Жыл бұрын
I use Tretinoin 0.01 gel every evening. I have no problems whatsoever. My skin was acclimated to retinol by Go Pure and The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5 percent. I definitely think this helped. I also use Vaseline under my eyes and started with a moisturizer first then applied the Tretinoin. Now, I apply the Tret first and follow with a thick moisturizer.
@jessgale8687 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video Rob! I am currently on 0.9% tret and despite having what I once thought was extremely sensitive skin, I have had no side effects apart from a little dryness on the old nostrils! I feel like perhaps my skin isn't as sensitive as I once thought and now I take care of it, it's more resilient 🤔 would love a video on skin changes and how you've navigated your own skin needs changing? Thank you! Sorry for waffling on! Xxx
@gracekennedy7919 Жыл бұрын
I used to have really sensitive skin when younger. I'm using 0.1 Tret and no issues at all- little dryness but nothing more. No change in wrinkles either though!
@aurora6763 Жыл бұрын
Use Vaseline on the nostrils so the retinol doesn't transfer
@ttinkers1062 Жыл бұрын
@@aurora6763 that’s what I have to do too
@moonchildfragrances7751 Жыл бұрын
I am so happy I stumbled upon this video. I was using tretinoin for a year too and it only made my skin worse as I have sensitive skin. Glad to know about the other alternatives.
@carolbowen4349 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one that had to stop Tret! I used it consistently for one year using different methods and my skin just didn’t like it. I stopped a month ago and went back to simple and my skin looks so much better now.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for sharing hun and sending you lots of love xx
@toddmerritt960 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob 👋 I’m 42 and been taking GOOD care of my skin since like 12 “ when I started shaving “ I’ve used MANY different products but never Retin A I’ve heard too many bad side effects, I go for natural organic products and I shave my whole face lol yep even up to my eye balls and forehead and the cell turner over three or four times a week has left me with smooth an almost issue free 🥳🥳🥳 people laugh at my techniques but at 42 I’m told I look 30 so something’s working 😉😉😉 love your tips too and you look great for 37 ! Take care , Todd Georgia in America 🇺🇸
@Dana-ee9pb 11 ай бұрын
Love this video. My skin does fine with any retinol but it hates all Vitamin C products and I've tried many.
@bebo2470 Жыл бұрын
Thank u soooo much Rob for making this video...
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Its a pleasure hun and thank you so so much for watching.. love xx
@marisamorais3150 Жыл бұрын
Spot on 🙌🏼 every and any of my clients with sensitive skin are on peptides instead.
@shellycarlson4860 Жыл бұрын
Rob! 100k!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@darcyb6678 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried Peter Thomas Roth Retinol PM Fusion? It also has Vitamin C and E. It is a time released formula, so it cuts way down on irritation. I’ve been using it about 2 years. I love it! Your so precise and thorough. Love all your videos. 🙂
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
I havent but I will check it out so thank you so much for the recommendation. love x
@mavrifantasia Жыл бұрын
I'm that annoying person who has very few side effects with tretinoin. I use 0.05% tret and I only get a few days of peeling if I come back to it after a break (but my skin is pretty resilient) I generally use it 2x/week and supplement with retinal 1-2x/week. Honestly, I like it. I feel like it gives a different quality on the skin. At the same time, I only got my mum on retinoids (retinal 0.1%) a year ago and her skin is glowing even at 65. Which is to say, tret is great to use if your skin can tolerate it and it doesn't heavily impact your life. But honestly it's not necessary and you shouldn't let it impact your life long-term.
@itsruckaswife7036 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this - I had no idea you could use it only twice a week. Im with Dermatica as I’m in the uk and they say to use it every night. Why do you not use it every night if you can tolerate it?
@bernicehamlyn6975 Жыл бұрын
I don't get any peeling🤔
@bernicehamlyn6975 Жыл бұрын
And I use it every night
@tracyjohnson5023 Жыл бұрын
I'm on .10 tretinoin have been for years and have never had any peeling. At 57 I still have oily skin. No sensitivity and I use it 5 nights a week.
@mavrifantasia Жыл бұрын
@@bernicehamlyn6975 I only get peeling if I take a long break from it, like 3+ months. Otherwise, I have no peeling
@stobiepiel2585 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't use tretionoin at all - I looked like a peeled grape, and I started carefully and slow. I had a hard time with Retinol, too, even at lower amounts. RetinAL - that has been fantastic! I alternate between the G&G 10 once or twice a week, and the G&G 5, which I actually like best because it's s light and nice. No issues at all.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xx
@coolshah1662 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I've got a very sensitive skin and it's also prone to getting very dry (has been the case since my childhood); however, even though my skin is very youthful, I still get pigmentation and severe dryness due to pcos. Tretinoin sounds great, but scary! I think the part that got me the most is the vitamin c part. Can you recommend more things like PSA Skin Liquid Panacea? I might not find that over here in Pakistan. So can something else that has the same core ingredient that works the same way be used? Thank you for the great video!
@cjanderson6941 Жыл бұрын
I started Tretinoin at 47 and now 50, and quitting:( I tolerate it pretty well, except my chin. After a couple of years of chin peeling, I got Perioral Dermatitis. It’s only on my chin. I’ve taken two rounds of antibiotics to clear it. I would try Tret again, and break out with a rash. Everything that I could use before in my 30’s and 40’s I can no longer tolerate. No more heavy creams, and certain spf’s. I will be trying other treatments in the future:)
@pennyjane9906 Жыл бұрын
I've been using tretinoin 0.05 for about 8 months now. I began once a week and tried working myself up. But the rule I go by is: when my skin starts peeling or feeling irritated I stop until my skin is normal again. So sometimes I don't use tret for 5 days. I cannot use it every night or every other night, thats too much... My rule works perfectly. Every evening when I do skin care I look at my skin and decide whether its okay to put on tret today or not, considering that effects of usage come a couple of days later. I can feel that my skin is slowly adjusting, but is very rarely irritated, and only for a day. Tret helped me with the dry/oily skin on my cheeks. I wake up and my skin feels healthy. It also made my skin smoother. I got complimented for my skin at class reunion, so thats great! I think people should be a lot more patient when using tret and always make breaks when irritated, until it feels safe to put it on again.
@johncheffy4775 Жыл бұрын
Nearly 100k !!!
@imjustanasshlesometimes3488 Жыл бұрын
I started tret around 2wks ago. My skin barrier was weak due to some overuse of AHA/BHA....but didn't look or feel like it. Putting tret on it sent it into perioral dermatitis. Just...ow lol. My skin is almost all healed, but ngl.... I'm scared lol. Your skin looks lovely. New subby here. 💗
@zippyzebra7291 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this video. I feel forgiven for breaking up with tretinoin. And, me too, fan of granactive retinoid --- lovely results for me.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Haha I know what you mean I felt so guilty giving up on it but it was the best thing for may skin.. love xx
@silviap9875 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, yes I tried Tretinoin and could not hear the dryness and peeling. Have used Medik8 and now on your recommendations G&G A Game - I actually prefer it to Medik8 - more hydrating and imo more effective. You mentioned Medik8 peptides - what are your thoughts on copper peptides and how to incorporate into a routine?? I’m confused !! Please share your thoughts - thanks so so much. I listen to your videos every day and they are SO helpful 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😘👩❤️💋👩👩❤️💋👩👩❤️💋👩😍😍👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
@michellemiller8069 Жыл бұрын
You seem so knowledgeable..and I have a question. Is it better to use vitamin C or tret for melasma that is predominantly on sides of face and jaw.
@ruthh1646 Жыл бұрын
I've been using the Medik8 Crystal 10 for ages and finally got the A Game 10 like a week ago. My skin seems to be getting much clearer using this instead 👍Their shipping was like less than a week from UK to Australia too! I was blown away! Local postage isn't even that fast 😂
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Yay I am so so glad its working so well for you hun and honestly I dont know how they do it with the postage its so so fast lol.. love x
@stephanieboggian3557 Жыл бұрын
Hey, what website did you get the A Game 10 from?
@captainofmysoul6162 7 ай бұрын
geekandgorgeous is the website@@stephanieboggian3557
@mojo3262 Жыл бұрын
I have been using Altreno Tret twice a week and Medik8 CR20 two to three times a week. No irritation and loving this routine!
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
sounds like a good routine and thank you so so much for sharing.. love x
@mojo3262 Жыл бұрын
@@MadAboutSkin ❤
@lisamoore9238 Жыл бұрын
I started using tretinoin about six months ago and I have really sensitive skin as it is also dry.. and honestly it made it worse I tried to cut down and use it every second night still bad. I then put it down to every third night still bad.. so I just decided to stop now because my make-up was looking shocking because how can I look good with peeling skin…. and even after a month of not using it my skin is already looking better.. .. Just discovered your channel by the way and it’s so good and so informative you just got yourself a new subscriber
@DaisyIRocha Жыл бұрын
I have oily but sensitive skin. I started tretinoin at .025 5 years ago. I have moved up slowly. I'm finally at .1. My skin looks better than it has in a long time. I never had any irritation but I went low and slow for a long time. When I started, I used it twice a week for month and moved up a day monthly. Really low and slow. I didn't actually start using it everyday until 2 years in. I let my skin dictate how often I used it. It's working for me, but I can certainly understand how it may not work for others.
@lotuscabrio2937 10 ай бұрын
Yay. 🙌🏼
@ybs161 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever try Aklief? I was on Trentino in for a while and saw mild improvement in my acne but it kept coming back. I’ve only been using Aklief for a couple of months but so far I have none of the irritation I had with tret and even better results! It’s early days obviously but so far I’m really impressed! I know it’s much more expensive but my health benefits here in Canada happen to cover the cost
@Stormy575 Жыл бұрын
I didn't realize I was so lucky with tret! I've been slowly increasing strength over several years, and have never had a problem outside of peeling, which always resolved--until I went to 0.1%. I've had to cut back now from 5 to 2 days per week because more than 2x/week and I get noticeable peeling. I'm hoping eventually I'll be able to step it back up, but if not, 2x/week isn't bad! I've been wondering why I've been seeing so many videos on retinoids and not much on tret. Thanks for clearing up the confusion!
@soulkiss1013 11 ай бұрын
If you use it for the antiageing effects, the have been studies that show a low dose of tretinoin has almost the same antiageing effects as a higher one. A higher one just iritaes your skin more.
@Stormy575 11 ай бұрын
@@soulkiss1013 I've heard that, too, but I've also heard anecdotally of people who raised the tret percentage after years of being at a lower dose and saw improvement. I think that's been true for me, too.
@creativesolutions902 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for this… I used it when I was very young to treat some very specific conditions and it worked fine. But over the last 10 to 15 years, there has definitely been what feels like a type of brainwashing about retinol‘s… I even tried using the most gentle concentration, And it was still counterproductive to my skin care goals. I noticed thinning and delicacy forming where I had none before. I wasn’t particularly flaky or red, but just a general all over dry lackluster feeling. I gave it up all together and I was tired of coming across videos or skin care shops where it was and everything.… Again, thank you so much, because it is definitely feeling like you’re not in the club when you don’t use it! Lol
@joycebenvenuti4782 Жыл бұрын
I’m a little envious of daily tret users to! It’s been 8 months . I was working towards everyday use but at one point had to halt completely . Then ,like you , I did a bunch of research and thought ok let’s try this again , nice and slow. Still had peeling and redness , so I started with the sandwich between moisturizers. If I try to use it more then 3 times a week it’s a no go . If I try even once to use it alone it’s a no go . So I’ve accepted this program . I’m already doing C and a bunch of serums. And I’m using a retinol on the non tret days .
@yourfrenchpropertysearch Жыл бұрын
great video! thank you!
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
thank you so so much for watching xx
@katiedavies7501 Жыл бұрын
I've just started tretinoin 0.025% after increasing to 1% retinol over years. I have only applied it twice so far, via with sandwiching, it has actually been much more gentle on my skin than I expected it to be.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Oh thats amazing and I hope this continues for you.. thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love x
@jcrider392 Жыл бұрын
Rob! How many til that 99.9k hits 100k? I'm so excited for you, I'm literally nervous, lol. Let's get this guy to 100k!
@paulinemaxton2938 Жыл бұрын
Same I can't wait to see the 100k
@jcrider392 Жыл бұрын
@@paulinemaxton2938most deserving too.
@gigiroyal4610 Жыл бұрын
100K!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 It seems only yesterday we celebrated the 10K
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Gosh I know I honestly cant believe it and I keep pinching myself to check its real.. thank you so so much for all your kindness and support over the years and sending you so much love xx
@lorraineshoemate9430 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, I'm 56 and I've been on and off tretinoin for about 10 years. I use the 0.05%. I use the Obagi Nu Derm Blend FX (not RX) and mix it with the tret. It's a game changer! Never dry and flakey. I also put a moisturizer over it. Every few days I'll use the Medik8 new 20. I use Alastin HA Immerse and a vitamin C serum in the morning. I also alternate with the Medik8 Liquid Peptides which I love! Too many products and only one face!
@captainofmysoul6162 7 ай бұрын
which vitamin C serum do you use, if I may ask?
@lorraineshoemate9430 7 ай бұрын
@@captainofmysoul6162 Either MDAIRE Vit CK or IS Clinical Super C Serum,. MDAIRE is a little thicker but I really like the entire line.
@captainofmysoul6162 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it. We all have to share with each other so we get the best products and results. Have a lovely day.@@lorraineshoemate9430
@agnieszkaguzik5019 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mad Love :)) I have a question about retinol burns.. I overreacted with retinol - stupid mostake even though I use retinol since a few years now.. I got itchy eyelids and rash on my neck.. I'm trying to treat it, everything was going very good, but then I put the Ordinary peeling on my face (AHA/BHA) and my neck rash came back :/ should I jist change thos peeling for something gentler or stop to use any kind of peel at all? It's been about 4 weeks, since I started treating my skin and I always make peeling.. don't want my pores to clog :/ Greetings 😊😊😊
@thelovecatsss Жыл бұрын
Retinaldehyde is working so much better for me, and can be maintained without it wrecking my skin. I tried on tret for a long time, it was a constant juggling act. Just when i thought i had it all under control, my skin would be thrown out of whack again.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xx
@pamlyon8176 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
thank you so much hun x
@libbyadler9360 Жыл бұрын
Rob I do not see product links as you usually do. Also what should vit. C be paired with?
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Hi hun, I am so sorry I totally forgot to add them, they are there now :) love xx
@katiekumins2709 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much hun and sending you lots of love x
@katiekumins2709 Жыл бұрын
I agree and see so many posts lately about Tretinoin yet feel there are alternatives which work very well without the side effects!
@thespottydoc Жыл бұрын
Was it a private derm that you got a Tret prescription from? And may I ask how much that cost (the appointment and the prescription itself)? Thank you for sharing your experience, it’s really helpful!
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Hi hun, yes it was as I dont think its available from NHS prescribers other than for acne in certain circumstances.. I paid about £100 for the consult and the actual prescription was really not that expensive but I cant remember the price. love x
@MrLaugh-react Жыл бұрын
I forwarded Ur channel to other for subscription to reach 100k yayyh that good milestone bro
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so so much hun your love and support means a lot to me xx
@TrinaDimple Жыл бұрын
Hi, yeah same problem, I am not getting any dryness but other issues like headache and heavy eyes and chemical burn 😢, is salicylic acid good for anti aging too ?
@paulinemaxton2938 Жыл бұрын
Happy Monday all.. I use retinal but have never actually tried tret x
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
I am so glad retinal is working so well for you xx
@fragitude Жыл бұрын
I use the gel at the lowest concentration and it works great for me. I had the usual redness but countered it with azelaic acid and my skin looks really good. If it hadn't balanced out I would have asked for Retin-A Micro instead as it has been studied to have reduced side effects.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xx
@lilivd4359 Жыл бұрын
Can you please share your routine w/ azelaic acid and tretinoine? Do you use them separately or together? Thanks in advance.
@fragitude Жыл бұрын
@@lilivd4359 sure I just use the tretinoin 0.01% gel at night after moisturizer then azelaic acid 10% in the morning after moisturizer. I had read that the azelaic acid would help minimize side effects of Retin-A and at least for me it appears to work.
@captainofmysoul6162 7 ай бұрын
curious...what moisturizer do you use?@@fragitude
@lucyj8519 Жыл бұрын
I’m tired of people assuming I’ve never tried tret or was using it incorrectly just because I use retinal now. I had my routine reviewed by many people and they said it was ideal. Tried it for 8 months, non-stop dryness still. Bare in mind, I have oily skin and was having to slug ON TOP of the Bioderma atoderm baume, just to tolerate it. I was also using a gel-cream prior to sandwich. I disliked doing this so much. My rosacea just exaggerated the side effects. That’s it. Might revisit it later but not for me right now.
@JuliaShalomJordan Жыл бұрын
Thank you!💞
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
love xx
@geoffreybrowne5191 10 ай бұрын
You may want to inquire about Trifarotene. It's a 4th gen Rx retinoid that's supposed to have the same or slightly better efficacy as tretinoin. But the irritation is drastically reduced. It's fairly new. Only been on the market a few years. But it's rather expensive from what I've seen.
@paulinemaxton2938 Жыл бұрын
Almost at 100k!!!!
@annikaknoche6362 Жыл бұрын
Yeah 🎉🥳❤
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Love you x
@charlottetroman Жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried Tret yet but hoping to in the next year or so since I’m post menopausal at 46 (never knew as I was on the pill for years so still had periods!). I’ve steadily worked my way up with retinol type products over the years, starting with la Roche posay gentle versions, going massive with the drunk elephant passioni and alpha h acid / retinol mix ( with no sensitivity, dryness or flaking at all) and then onto medik8 crystal retinal 6 and 10 and their boujie r- retinoate intense. I’ve had a bit of a break as I was in hospital for a few months (guillain barre syndrome) so now working my way back up to the 10, before hopefully getting my hands on some of the 20 ….and then onto tret! Im 46 (47 this aug) and people in hospital constantly thought I was mid 30s and one even couldn’t believe I wasn’t 25! (I do think she was seeing things though!)….oily skin all my life, as well as Ehlers danlos (known for giving its sufferers baby skin) has definitely helped but I have also always looked after my skin despite being a bit of a sun worshipper! No Botox or fillers yet either but maybe in the future, as although I have no lines, the skin above my eyes has loosened a little and could do with something maybe. A video about that sort of thing and the pros and cons at different ages would be great! New sub btw.
@Softnsweetbb Жыл бұрын
I actually recently started using 1% hydrocortisone ointment along with my tret and it was done WONDERS! I don’t think you should use this every single time you use retin a if you’re using retin a every night, BUT if you’re using it 1-3 days out of the week , using a steroid for inflammation here and there should be fine. My skin doesn’t wake up red or inflamed in the morning AND my skin looks so much smother and softer then it usually does. Inflammation is actually messing with your end result, you’re still getting some benefits but the inflammation is taking some away too.
@Elvenboadicea Жыл бұрын
I nearly gave up on tret until I changed from Dermatica to Skin & Me. Much better results and no irritation :D I couldn't stop peeling with Dermatica and the prescription was increased too quickly.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for sharing and sending you lots of love x
@Elspm Жыл бұрын
There's no point trying to force your skin to tolerate anything. With tretinoin I'm really lucky and just had mild peeling after hoping my dose. But my skin cannot tolerate niacinamide- which most people swear by. We can only work with what we've got.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
I totally agree hun and I think this is an important message.. love x
@XxxJaneXxx Жыл бұрын
Omfg🥳👏😘🍾🏅🏆 well done hun….if anyone deserves 100k subscribers you do!! Xxxxx
@_SunscreenQueen_ 4 ай бұрын
I’ve been using tret for about 9 months. I’m starting to realize my skin looked better on adapalene. I use a lot of actives so I use tret 3-4 times a week but I used adapalene every night so I’m really considering changing back. Thoughts?
@ariellasmakeup7709 Жыл бұрын
You can use a very low percent like 0.025% or even lower and only apply once a week and build it up. Or not build it up, will still be effective. What percentage and how often did you apply? You didn't say unless I missed it.
@destinychild4659 10 ай бұрын
Is your skin sensitive or dry? I have never used but want to try it someday. I have combination skin that is bit sensitive, especially in wintertime. So I wonder can my skin handle it. 🙄
@shaunaburton7136 Жыл бұрын
I really love earth harbors bakuchial serum. My skin looks better in the morning.
@Mmmmkaaay Жыл бұрын
I was recently prescribed Trentinoin for the sebaceous bumps on my face. I'm so tired of having to pay $400 to have them burned off. I don't struggle with acne and at 48, have few wrinkles, but I'm fed up with the bumps. Fingers crossed it will help. So far I've used it daily with minimal side effects, but that might be because I've been using "The Ordinary" rentinols for years.
@Alejandro-mv1lh Жыл бұрын
Gross
@soulkiss1013 11 ай бұрын
How is your tretinoin journey going? You should not have many problems bcs at 48 you skin has matures and should bee capable of handling it.
@jenniferpetty5238 Жыл бұрын
Platinum Skincare has a retinoid fusion product that contains retinal and granactive retinoid. It’s a little pricey but their products are pretty good and effective. I’m thinking of using it because I only use 0.05 tretinoin and it’s harsh.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for the recommendation and I will check it out .. love x
@primordialmeow7249 Жыл бұрын
Me too. Stopped Retin A and Vit C. There are too many good alternatives out there without the irritation, peeling or my Vit C going "bad."
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for sharing and sending you lots of love x
@johncheffy4775 Жыл бұрын
I'm lucky I can tolerate max strength Tret but before that I used Differin and Retinal . Diffefin I got shipped from U.S and Retinal A Game 10 from G&G . They are both really effective and affordable . Tret limits my nightly routine too . I had most irritation from Retinol ! Recommend Retinal bc Differin is prescription in 🇬🇧 too . 🙌👏😊🇬🇧🇪🇺🌈
@bernabadenhorst Жыл бұрын
The Farmacy 1% Vitamin A is great! A combo of retinol and retinal. I went in daily with NO irritation
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for the recommendation. love x
@johannawulff7746 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried Stratia skincare? Maybe you would like their Night shift cream.
@heathers7265 Жыл бұрын
For awhile tretinoin worked well for me using it every day or every other day (after the initial peeling, etc.), But after I've been on it for a few years my skin seems to tolerate it less. 🤷♀️ I even started getting perioral dermatitis (that can happen when the skin barrier is damaged from using too many actives on the skin). Right now I only use my tretinoin about once a week, because I definitely don't want the PD coming back, and I also started using a retinal I saw recommended by Dr Dray on KZfaq. So far the retinal has been great. :)
@IndigooceanOrg Жыл бұрын
I do well with tret at 0.025% nightly with the sandwich method, but don't put it on my neck or forehead anymore. I find using a low does retinal in those areas is perfect. I also love Vitamin C and use Paula's Choice Resist antioxidant serum each morning and Medicube 14% Vit C serum once a week in the am. Also try to use glycolic acid once a week and skip the tret that night. I find I have pretty flawless skin at 56 using just these products (plus sunblock). I also use some devices, but in terms of products, this is a winning combo for me.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for sharing and sending you lots of love x
@IndigooceanOrg Жыл бұрын
@@MadAboutSkin Of course, and thanks so much for the sweet reply!♥
@monadovinaprodaniuk3437 Жыл бұрын
I have sensitive skin too and afraid to try tretinoin after bad retinol reaction. So I use following kbeauty lately. 😊 Scinic, Cicanoid Retinal Cream (0.05% Retinal + 0.05% Bakuchiol) and Beauty of Joseon, Revive eye cream (0.02% retinal). I remember you mentioned the eye cream in previous video so tried it and loved it :) Thanks again for the videos. Cheers from Canada. ❤️
@faizak1299 Жыл бұрын
Are you liking it so far,. Do you see results from these products? I am very interested in the scinic retinal. Thank you
@monadovinaprodaniuk3437 Жыл бұрын
@@faizak1299 hello yes. I have had trouble/reaction with retinol. With Scinic, Cicanoid Retinal and Beauty of Joseon Retinal eye serum I find it helps without reaction. Thanks 😊
@faizak1299 Жыл бұрын
@@monadovinaprodaniuk3437 thank you. I ve started scinic retinal a week ago. How long it'll take until we see results?... I already noticed my skin is smoother
@IndigooceanOrg Жыл бұрын
I use that eye cream on my forehead and neck (with tret at .025% on the rest of my face) and find it works perfectly for that.
@twoleftfeet9626 Жыл бұрын
Beauty of Joseon eye serum is retinal and only £11 on Amazon. Highly recommend
@stephanieboggian3557 Жыл бұрын
I just started using medik8 retinal 6. I’m so happy with the results so far.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
yay I am so glad its working for you x
@adam29334 Жыл бұрын
Tretinoin did massive damage to my eyes, giving me dry eye disease. I've replaced it with bakuchiol, as I've seen recommended in one of your videos. Using for about half a month, so far nothing, just minor signs of purge.
@MyLoVeLyMaN Жыл бұрын
I tried tret a few times but my skin couldn't handle the irritation. Have to say I only tried 0.5 - maybe a lower strength could work - however I am happy to stick to Differin since I struggle with acne and possibly will also help keeping skin in good shape. (Still get irritation from Differin if I don't use small amounts buffered over moisturiser, so I guess my skin is pretty sensitive!)
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xx
@brittanyv 6 ай бұрын
I’ve been tempted to stop using it too. I’ve been on it for about 6 months and I can’t get over the dryness and irritation either. Sometimes my skin looks so aged because it gets so dehydrated. I tried using it less and it helps a little but as soon as I try to bump it up I just turn into a flakey mess again. At like 3x a week I can do okay on it, but I’m not blown away by the results. The main thing is it probably has even out my skin tone and that’s it. Still have eye wrinkles lol. I was on a really nice retinol before and my skin felt really healthy and young (I’m 35). I keep thinking about just going back to my fancy retinol and vitamin c serum. Not sure if I should stick it out for a few more months or give up.
@MadAboutSkin 6 ай бұрын
This is exactly how I have felt about it and I was in the same situation... For me I got better results from retinal and so much less irritation.. not to mention retinal is over the counter so no need for a prescription and expensive derm visit.. love x
@TheMarincicka Жыл бұрын
Join the club friend... My rosacea was not having it 🙎🏻♀️40 yrs old and loving retinal & peptides.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for sharing hun and sending you lots of love xx
@eleanorwigmore4754 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love tret. Have used it for about 5 years..am 42 and people guess I'm about ten years younger. Only problem is the neck...it's going to be what gives me away.
@MadAboutSkin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for sharing and sending you lots of love x
@julialexi3833 Жыл бұрын
I honestly notice more of a difference with a lactic acid 🤷🏻♀️, and then add a little bit of retinol with your cream at night but I noticed you need to get through the dead skin first🤷🏻♀️
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