Best Sunscreens to Use with Tretinoin in 2024

Best Sunscreens to Use with Tretinoin

A well-established treatment for acne, tretinoin, a form of vitamin A, is also highly effective as an anti-aging ingredient. It improves wrinkles, brightens and smooths the complexion, lightens age spots, and tightens sagging skin. But tretinoin also increases sun sensitivity. Therefore, sun protection is vital to avoid sun damage. Tretinoin and sunscreen go hand in … Read more

Does Tretinoin Damage the Skin Barrier?

Tretinoin damaged skin barrier

Starting tretinoin can be a rollercoaster of emotions, from “OMG! My skin looks incredible!” to “OMG! Half My Face Is Flaking off at the Office!” or worse, “OMG! Even moisturizer stings!” When starting tretinoin, the irritation that occurs during the early phases of retinization could be discouraging. Moreover, if you are too eager to get … Read more

Tretinoin Peeling – OMG! Half My Face Is Flaking Off at the Office!

Tretinoin Peeling – My Skin Is Flaking

Using tretinoin was always one of those things I thought I would do when I got “older.” I have read it is exploding in popularity online. Topical tretinoin has been the gold standard for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, and anti-acne in skincare for decades. It’s prescribed for everything. And guess what: I’m older. I’m only 37, of … Read more

The Tretinoin Purge – How Long Does It Last?

Tretinoin Purge - How long do retinol uglies last?

Since I started consulting the internet for skincare research, every skincare sub has at least one person explaining their initial tretinoin purge phase when extolling their virtuous results after starting tretinoin. Usually, it goes something like this, “At first, the purging from tretinoin was horrible, but a week later, my skin cleared up, and now … Read more

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