Nice picture

The picture was super helpful

My dermatologist said it’s ok to use under the eyes. If u can’t tolerate , don’t. So before, I used to not since I wasn’t sure but now being told it’s ok, I use it.

Ophthalmologist here , I’ve never seen eyelids exploded by retinol use 🤯🤯🤯

I’ve been using 0.1% tretinoin for over 15 years and I apply it all over my eyelids. No problems. Oh, I’m also an optometrist

Doc, you forgot the picture 😁

As someone who’s been using .1% tretinoin on my entire face, including my under eyes. I do not suffer from dry eyes.

I used tretinoin under eyes for a brief period, id say twice weekly for two weeks. My eyes were so painfully dry that i had to have a neighbor drive me to eye specialist. I couldn't read, my vision was so blurry and wore sunglasses even indoors. It took a year of periodic treatments with laser to heat up meibomian glands and express them to become liquid again. My left eye still gas problems. I will Never use it again! I had used retinol serum for a year previously with no issues.

I have used tretinoin for 20+ years, now I have severe dry eye syndrome. If I use too much or too frequently it does make my eyes worse even though I avoid the periorbital area. Now I mostly spot treat twice weekly and full face every other week or so.

Iv been using Retin A for 40 years yes I use it under and on eye lids No dry eye no issues

i’ve used it around my eyes for 15 years . no issues

I use a very small amount around my eye area but not directly on the eyes. I also cycle my actives and skin care. When I do use my Tretinoin I'll use a serum and eye gel first and do the sandwich method. It seems to work well for me! I had to do a lot of research and a lot of talking to my dermatologist to figure out what would work for me. Now it's about replacing a very expensive serum with something more affordable! I think I've finally found my routine and now I'm adding light therapy and my husband cannot wrap his mind around it at all. Lol 😂❤ Love and appreciate your channel so much!

Eye wrinkles are my number 1 reason for using retinoids so I will definitely be using around there 😂

Me, i use it at 0.01 every other day, it helps lighten my dark circle and firm it too, step back a lil when you feel iritated and continue carefully

At first I was ok with retinol/retrinal around my eyes, but one morning I woke up and my eyes seemed to age YEARS. So now I protect them with vaseline, previous any substance, and they are happily back to normal, even using now adalpene ❤. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I have learned a lot from your content!!!

So whats the point??should apply or not?

Ive used it around the eyes but not in eyelids, there are no irtitation, it can remove easily small wrinkles around my eyes also it thicken the skin around eyes

That picture literally saved my life by not going blind and made me understand why it's not a good idea to use em under or about my.eye lids

I request everyone to use retinol or tret at least 2 hours before going to bed. When i first used retinol around the eyes , it gave some serious irritation to my right eye, but when i started using it 2 hours before bed, there was no irritation at all...❤❤

I love how you added the picture, very informative

I love the information as a woman. Thank you ❤❤❤

😂😂😂. Not me looking at the top for the picture

I found it my eyes super dry after I wake up if I apply it on my upper eyelid. But it’s just fine if I put it on lower eye bags and outer corners. 😅 It reduces mila as well.

I’ve just been diagnosed with Blepharitis-would love a video on at home care, products to use/avoid. All my skincare/makeup is in the bin 😢

I did and I looked like I was in a boxing ring! Swelling, painful redness and difficult to be outside in the sunshine. THANK YOU for this- wished I’d seen it sooner!

"... Like this ☝🏻 picture." 🤔 Did I miss something?

I use a very small amount of Bakuchiol serum on the lower part of my eye socket, the outer corners of my eyes, and on the brow bone. Never on the eyelid, nor directly under the eye. Simple reason: I don't want it to get into my eyes, because it stings!

i do use it without a problem and i have sensitive skin! moisturize 30 min before using Tretinoin and dont come too close to the eye

Ohhhhhh my gosh. I’m embarrassed to say I never read the instructions on my cereve retinol. I’ve been using 5 days a week for 3 months or so? And I’m so damn messy with my skin care so I just rub it everywhere all over. I’ve had dry eye for years but it didn’t have a major impact on my day to day until very recently when my flare ups are so frequent and so painful. I’ve stopped wearing all makeup because of it. I can’t wear my contacts. But you tell me the same thing that is transforming my skin texture is lighting my eyeballs on fire?! This video just saved me from myself 😅

I use retinaldehyde all around my eyes, including my eyelids. I worked up to it, using the La Roche-Posay eye cream/serum with retinol (redermic) for months. It's fine.

I mean... Use a product made for the eye area that does contain a low dosage of retinol or protect that area with a cream or vaseline before using retinol around there

If you've really long lashes like i do, it does transport anything i apply under my eyes into my eye sockets, no matter how careful i am to apply it not too close to the rims. I now have an inflamed permanent red rim around my eyes even when ive stopped. Also red veins on my eye whites from irritation.

I use it on mine: 0.1% Retin-A mixed with moisturizer. I started with 0.05% and worked up to 0.1%

Perhaps using a thicker moisturizer first as buffer can help with irritation? I sometimes dab a *bit* of petrolatum too, let it absorb then put tret under my eyes. Haven't tried it on the upper areas yet. :)

To protect my eyelids from getting sore I use Vaseline.

I use it around my eyes, technically. I mix my tret with an equal amount of night cream. I rub it into my face and neck, at the very end of rubbing my face I rub around my eyes. My under eyes and brow bone, also my lips. I have been using tretinoin almost 20 years!❤

I didn’t use it close to my eyes as it somehow always seemed it got into my eye when using it, not necessarily because it was causing any issues around my eyes. IF you do, use an over the counter lower dosage. I wouldn’t dare try it with prescription strength.

Is it okay to use if your eyelid skin tolerates it well?

Tretinoin user here, i think Tretinoin mitigates around my under eye are and so far it is ok with me❤❤❤

I’ve always used retinoids around my eyes and on my eyelids it’s actually one of the places on my face that tolerates retinoids very well. Thankfully

Foolishly, I did. I have very sensitive Fitzpatrick phototype 1 skin; I applied a Strong retinol hoping to eventually "blur" the fine lines/ crepey skin around my eyes. It burned my skin- became bright red by the morning and looked like I had aged twenty years; and then, my under eye area began to peel... I had to wash the area with unscented baby wash and apply just a thin layer of Vaseline for the next week & a half. Lesson learned. 😞

My derm told me use tret under my eyes but to mix it 1:1 with my moisturizer first. No issues so far.

I used my 0.025% tretinoin three times per week and had no issues. I'd apply it under my eyes and on the bone just under my eyebrows. Like you say, *never* on the actual lids. I'm on 0.05% now and haven't used it there yet, but eventually I will.

Thank you! Please also keep an eye out for patients on accutane as they can develop MGD that can not be reversed.

My god the editing on this ....the subs are hilarious 😂

I’ve been using tret around my entire eye without issues for over three years now. Like I don’t make a point of applying it to my eye lid the same way I do along the orbital bone, but some of the cream is definitely getting onto my eyelid as I rub it in everywhere else along my eye socket. I haven’t experienced any sensitivity or side effects there. The only part of my face that I’ve ever gotten sensitive from tret use has actually been my forehead, and I assume that that’s just because that’s the part of my face that’s always been the most dry. I can even apply straight to neck (which Dr. Idris has mentioned she has issues with) without any problem. As far as my neck’s concerned, it may as well be just another layer on moisturizer.

I always wondered. What can we use. Thank you so much for telling us.

I have always used retina around my eyes, thank goodness. I am 72 years old and have used retina for years. Barely any wrinkles!

Can you, please, give a short and clear answer ? Yes or Not , and why. Merci d'avance. Tout le cinéma ...nous n'avons pas besoin !

Since 1985 I’ve been using a tiny drop of retina A 0.1% under my eyes only. Top it with whatever eye cream I was using. Results are I’m 72 yrs old and I look old. No way to beat the clock and win. Not for me anyway! I still use some makeup and skincare! Some habits both good and bad are tough to break imho! Have a Happy and safe 4th of July weekend Dr and everyone!🥰🇺🇸

I learned the hard way NOT to put tret on my eyes and I wasn't even intentionally putting it there 😂. It happened because I would put it on the bridge of my nose and then wear glasses before bed (I need glasses cuz I'm blind as a bat without them). I guess the glasses made it easier for the tret to transfer onto my eyelids and I had dry, scaly patches on the inner corners of my eyelids for months until i figured out what i was doing wrong 🙃 My eyelids have thankfully gone back to normal since i stopped applying tret on my nose bridge.

I was told many years ago by a dermatologist that tretinoin on my eyelids was fine as long as it didn’t irritate. It doesn’t so I use it. No eye problems so far, I look much younger than my age, but I’m concerned by these warnings so will scale back and see if I notice any difference

So the answer to whether or not it's safe never came

I put moisturizer on and around my eyelids and lip area before puting my retinol on. Stops me getting all red and flaky.

So do we under eyes or not? Very confusing.

Very beautiful picture

Tretinoin spreads anyway so there’s actually no reason to heap it on especially around the eyes. I just spread it there with whatever is left

I use my eye cream around my eyes and face, then put on my Retin A under and one the side of my eyes. No problem.

Love you videos ❤

I love that top so much 😍

Dr. You are so beautiful 😍

Worked for me . Thankfully.

I never had a problem with any type of retinoid around my eyes & i've been using retinoids for 5+ years now.

I need that crew neck though. You look stunning in it

I have no problem using tret around my eyes. Of course I’m careful not to get it IN my eyes or near the water-line. Fore me there is no ‘explosion’ whatsoever. HOWEVER, the same cannot be said for my neck. My neck HATES retinoids with a passion. No tret for my neck or I pay a very high and painful price.

The problem is creams can migrate to the Meibomian Glands so it's important to keep lash area clear of cream or even apply a light eye cream first under the lashes to prevent the migration of retinol.

Can we use castor oil on eyelashes for growth?? Does it helps in lash growth?

So the answer is “NO” ?

Love the picture

Honestly anything with Vaseline as a barrier clutch/buffer is interesting to work with. :)

I’ve used it sparingly under my eyes. It doesn’t sting or hurt. It seems to make the skin firmer. I use an eye cream too.

I have tried several times but it causes severe irritation under my eyes and sides of my nose. Tried so many different moisturisers as a base but my skin can’t take it! 💔

i use adapalene on my eyelids and under eye - no issues (I've very sensitive skin). I apply adapalene on my cheeks, forehead nose and chin and with the same hand then go over the eye lids and under eyes and the neck area.

I thought retinol was supposed to help with wrinkles. Im 24 so I really don’t want to get eye wrinkles so I used retinol around my eyes 2x a week (+ my whole face) and I hated my life , after 3 uses or so it started to irritate my eyes and it turned a dark shade cause I burned the skin around my eyes with it! Thankfully it went away after a couple of weeks . Now when I use retinol I don’t use it around my eyes anymore (sorry for my bad English , it’s not my first language)

This video isn't really helpful because it cuts off with no conclusive opinion or answers? Clickbait...

Loved the picture

I use a very good formulated RETINAL Eyecream of my beloved Korean Company - but if I would write it here , I think, YT will block me again! So... have a look to special good Korean Eyecreams.. with Retinal ....NOT Retinol!

*ISDIN* retinAL for eye contour, just to name one. Personally, I can tolerate treti perfectly🪄 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

I use tritinion.025 on my eye lids because I have hyper pigmentation. I initially started to use it for a couple of hours and then increased the frequency. In fact I have started to see the results

I guess we all react differently to certain medication but like others here I was left with scarly patches in the inner corners of my eyelids still 12+ months on 😢 they are very sensitive now and itchy and sore. I believe I may of used a tad to much or it just doesn’t agree with my skin Retinols. I used a well know brand too. only used it bcs a older lady from work kept telling me I looked ropy for a girl my age not quite 20. I had slight puffiness to start with and dark circles from childhood due lack of sleep. I barely wear makeup too as my skin is Amazing on my face apart from the panda eyes. Wish I never tried 😭

The only time retinol eye cream seems to dehydrate the skin on my eyes (I use it on the upper eyelid as well) is when I top it with vaseline. Let me tell you, vaseline intensifies retinol's effect SO MUCH for me.

Doctor, do you have any opinion on the topical winlevi for hormonal acne? Would love to hear your take on it. Is it really good for pcos cystic acne?

What is the answer yes or no?

Doc! The pic 😅

Ur so smart ❤.. I noticed a big change when I put on eye cream with the residue from the Tretinoin cream on my lids/eye area.. and no irritation

My eye under eye cream contains 0.1% tretinoin. I also use artificial tears. A worthwhile trade off for me. Also, mixing with lotion helps if it's too harsh, oh, and Vaseline is AMAZING!

Can we put oil once in a while on the eyelid for the purpose of moisturizing?

That pic was an amazing example

I have used it around the eyes for years and no irritation there at all ❤

You have, by far, the most unhelpful shorts in the history of youtube. Congrats.

What brand/product is that?

I use encapsulated retinol on my lids and under eyelid area and haven't encountered dry eyes.

I kinda use the CeraVe (blue bottle) retinol under the eye using the moisture sandwich method and have observed no issues for my skin.

Thank God I checked the comments, I was about to give a call to my Lasik surgeon.

Sorry, so I can use it or not???

Idk this so I have used it around my eyes since I started using retinol. Luckily, I never had an issue I guess. I am careful when applying anything around my eyes thou and I never get too close to the lash because I am terrified of getting stuff in my eyes especially product that could burn.

I use .1% Tretinoin cream around my eyes and on my eyelids with Shisedo eye cream and it works great! I get peeling and my eyelids look almost lifted after about a year of doing this. I did use retinol products on my eyes for years before this though, so I’m sure that’s helped prime my eyes for the intensity of straight Tretinoin.

What's a great retinol? Do u think Obagi has a good retinol? Thank you for your help 🙂

This is very helpful. May i ask what do you do for dry eyelashes? I had eyelash glue from professional lash extensions get on my lash at the base- the folical. Ive lost that lash and always had dryness their for multiple years now. Approx 2 years

I just tap whatever I have left on the tips of my fingers around my eyes and eyelids then a moisturiser on top. It works just fine.