Because Retin-A can be irritationg, you should start SLOWLY following this plan.
WEEK 1: Monday and Thursday night:
WEEK 2: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday night.
WEEK 3: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night.
WEEK 4: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Your goal is to use Retin-A at least 5 times a week.
During the treatment, especially at the beginning, It’s possible to experience redness, flakiness and dry skin.
This is where your common sense steps in: suspend use if any of the side effects are causing you too much pain or discomfort.
Keep going if tolerable. Everything will go back to normal once your skin gets used to it.
If your dermatologist prescribed you Retin-A follow his advice on how to use it.
As with other skincare products remember that consistency is important. If you feel like you can’t be consistent (personality trait, too busy, etc) reduce the number of products you use to only 2 or 3 and stick to those.
Download and print the template below to keep track of your retin-A schedule.
What about mixing Retin-A with a moisturizing cream to reduce the irritation vs retinol?
Yes, you can do that!
Hi Luisa,
I was about to buy this product but when I saw the list of ingredients, it put me back. Why do you still use BHT and EDTA in your formulas?!
Regards,
Alessandra
Why not, Alessandra?
Luisa, I am 64, I smoked in the past, have a few sun spots. Would I be better using using prescription Retin-A?
Yes, give it a try. I’m an ex smoker too!