I’ve been using 0.05% tretinoin for years. From the very first night I put it all over my face including around my eyes and never had any issue. No purges, no flaking, no irritation and I’ve used it like that nightly ever since without EVER missing a night. I don’t care what time I get home at night or how tired I am or where I am, I’m applying my skincare, it’s made a big difference to my skin.
Yeah some people have no issues at all with it. Lol I had not issues with Adapalene because my skin seems to tolerate a lot, while I’ve seen others with full on purging or irritation. then I started at .35 Tret then suddenly my skin become irritated and I had to stop my usual exfoliating completely and my oily skin almost become a dry skin type lol anyways I figured it out and I ain’t turning back. My skin isn’t dry nor oily tho but it’s actually more on the balanced side.
If you've been on .05% for YEARS, why have you/your dermatologist not increased your percentage?? Especially since you have not experienced any irritation....05% Tretinoin is usually the percentage people first start out on, then you gradually increase every 2-3 months, so I'm curious why you are still using the lowest percentage.
Oh my gosh. Thank you for this because I try to explain this stuff to people who have these misconceptions but I don’t have a channel or even half the reach you do so when people with big platforms make videos to clear up these misconceptions it really makes me happy!
I started tretinoin .05% during the middle of the pandemic while working from home. My skin was as dry as dry, cracked desert soil but nobody saw because I was hiding in my house, in the dark, like Dracula lol. It was really tough in the beginning because my skin was like "wtf are you doing?", but I held on and continued with it. Today, my skin is firmer and clearer than ever! I still get mild flakiness but it's nothing like when I first started. Everyone's skin is different and will react differently. I'd say to give it at least 6-8 months to truly see results. It's a process.
This is very helpful! There are so many myths related to retinoids and retinol, they can be so confusing! My skin is very tough, and I personally have not experienced anything negative while using retinol. So thank you all!
I *adore* using tretinoin on my neck. I started really slowly, applying it over moisturizer once a week, and now I can use it twice a week on cleansed skin. Haven't had any irritation or purging. If you can tolerate it, definitely do it!
@@williamhernandez3561 What gives you the idea Dr. Maxfield is a "meathead"? Because he's handsome and has big muscles? lol jealousy? ....Dr. Shah behaves no different in this video than he does on his channel.
I have some input on the topic of depression + Accutane! I took Accutane at 14 and I experienced terrible side effects, including depression and suicidal thoughts. Granted, my family has a history of depression and I struggle with it now as an adult post-accutane. So I believe it mostly occurs in those who are predisposed, just my personal opinion!
Another derm on RUclips (dr. Drag I believe) said it could be just a correlation but it doesn’t necessarily mean a causation. Like the percentage that did get accurate then had depression (which was a small percentage) probably already had mental issue. Especially with teens at their age is when most start noticing mental health issues. But yeah def food for thought. I guess we’ll have to wait till there’s a more agreed upon conclusion In the medical field about it.
Thank you so much for this video! Retinol has completely changed my skin! It looks SO amazing !!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I used to have bad rosacea and very acne prone, sensitive skin. Then I started to focus on having a solid nourishing skincare routine (double cleanse, moisturizer, sunscreen). Then I started using retinol (Azure hemp retinol sleep mask) over my moisturizer. 1x for 1 week, 2x for 2 weeks, 3x for 3 weeks then every other day. After a year I bumped up to Natiriums Retinol Complex Cream and UGH AMAZING 🤩 I used it the same way as the azure for a year. Now I’m using it underneath/in place of moisturizer and ugh it’s just so incredible. I go without makeup, my skin is dewy and clear ✨✨✨ i love love love retinol !
Thank you! Tretinoin worked very quickly on my skin for anti aging. Retinol didn't work.for me over a period of several years at increasing strength over time..
For accutane, it did caused me aniexty and depression, i remembered the after two weeks i started feeling rush in my heart sometimes and kinda panicking a bit and couldn’t breathe too well… it continued for like a couple of months and i stopped taking it after 3 months as i just didn’t feel too well. It’s like you hear some people might get an instant mood change and heart beat goes faster after they drink coffee. Me and my 1 friend also have this issue as well while my other friends feel nothing at all.
Literally today I was getting my facial done and I was asking dermatologist if I should introduce retinol in my skincare routine as I’m turning 40 this year and she said “no, it’s to soon, and retinol is just an exfoliating ingredient” 🤯 I want to be educated consumer but it’s so hard with all the mix messages
i started at the age of 19 so u can start anytime u want! remember that retinol was used to treat teens, so ofc its fine to use when ur 40, u will see great benefits, even if retinol was just an exfoliation ingredient whats wrong with that?? haha but its not it helps ur cells turn over faster, they explain everything in the video perfectly
My mom started retinol just recently, and she’s in her early 50s. I started in my mid 20s! We both have seen amazing results 😊 I think it’s important to start when you feel ready, but I don’t think there’s any set schedule to start.
I started on retin-a at 20. I’m 40 now and look 28 lol obviously genetics but I credit it to retinol and sunscreen (plus non smoker and doesn’t drink a lot). I just switched to Arazlo and love it. So I’ll be using this next few years and maybe circle to tretinoin/Retin a again later in life. So, start now! It works wonders.
i have super sensitive eyelids too.. dr shah mentioned he would put tretinoin on it if he could but then talked about the benefits of putting it under the eyes.. just wanted to make sure.. is it ok to put it on the eyelids if you can tolerate it or just under the eyes? thanks. this was great
I would still say to use retinol at night. That way you can use vitamin c in the am and sunscreen during the day too. And retinol at night , which are the 3 biggest anti aging products to use. My understanding is you cannot mix retinol and vitamin c so you might as well spread it out.
i know a lot of girls in highschool who were depressed when on acutane but thats bc theyre on too many hormones; teenage hormones, birth control, and then the accutane like yeah i can see why even if indirectly
I experienced irritation & flaking and had to slowly build tolerance from 1x-2x a week to daily now. I apply tretinoin & let it absorb into the skin for 10 mins before applying hyaluronic lotion. I do not experience problem applying under my eyes except I take extra precaution to not rub my eyes. Yes, it has helped with acne. Anti-acne/Anti-aging efficacies in one product & it does not hurt my wallet either !
I used Retin A as teen for severe acne. It was drying. I didn't get full control of my acne until about 20. I didnt use anything fancy - I started washing my face with antibacterial soap, with a facial brush, followed by oil of olay daily moisturizer with 30 spf. It fully cleared my skin. As I gotten older, I use the fancier, and a more elaborate process, which include lactic peels, vitamin C, to take care of hyperpigmentation, but I find retinol sparingly.
Retinoid do not cause depression, people😑🤦♀️ You may feel sad when it doesn't work well for you, but it does not cause depression. BUT 🍑🍑🍑 a lack of sleep, being overworked and crammed indoors may cause depression. So get some sleep, nap if you have to, slather some sunscreen and go out for a light walk. I speak as an overworked college student.
Ugh I’ve stopped a retinol because I got itchy in between my brows middle of forehead, I was trying to Apply it every other day but I think I jumped it too soon
One night when I was so tired I was in “autopilot” mode as I was doing my skincare, I accidentally put a bha exfoliant and then put my 0.05% tretinoin at the end. I was fine the next day and still did it a few times after that to see if I got any kind of reaction, and my skin was fine lol. But I definitely DO NOT recommend it for anyone who doesn’t have the toughest skin lol
I used over counter retinol for 15 years, but when U finally got onto prescription tretinoin, I couldn't believe the great results i was getting. And the retinol uglies started around a week after starting and lasted around two weeks in full. I used it every day as well. I buffered it for the first month.
For my eyes, I use retinol all over my face, and then wait 30 seconds for it to sink in before my moisturizer. I figure not washing my hands after using retinol, I probably have a little bit on my hands that will go on my eye lids when I moisturize. Thoughts?
Curious about the depression question.... def something we should study more! I wonder if women experience this more and if it is more a correlation to birth control and not Accutane?
With topical retinol, I 100% have a reaction similar to a panic attack. Heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, blurry vision. I’ve used it a few times and it gives me this toxic feeling every time.
after washing face apply thick moisturizer after it's absorbed apply tretinoin. and after tretinoin again apply moisturizer. I've been doing this for 6 months now and i didn't peel or purge anything like that
I have tried retinol and retinal, but I can´t really compare them with tretinoin when it comes to results… I have sensitive skin, and use cream formula with 0.025% strength
I purchased from " AlphaH", retinode use 3 times a week. The first week fine the 2nd week I did it twice cause I forgot. I PUT IT ON LAST night 🌙 late today I've got 2 big spots ,swollen big ,that hurt so much! I got it on qvc Italy shall I ask for my money back but what do I use is bakuchiol good? Thanks ☺️
I use tret 0.05% every night 5 days a week (every other night I use it by itself without applying any moisturizer before nor after) even around my eyes; and twice a week I use a serum that combines retinol+glycolic acid+bha for a quick glow the next day. Thanks to tret Ive learned to become a minimalist when it comes to skincare. minimal yet effective
That sounds good except you should be using moisturizer after your products regardless of anything. It will keep the rest of your products from evaporating out of your skin. Not to mention your skin needs moisture even if it's oily.
@@cassthompson3386 I started using it without any moisturizer because my derm recommended it (its quite often, in my country at least, to be encouraged by derms to use tret without anything else). I asked her "whats next? I seem to tolerate tret now extremely fine... How can i make it even more effective?" And she suggested that...so... So far so good. The tret that I purchase in my country is very moisturizing.. I mean, tretinoin is basically tret in a cream vehicle.. so.. its like using moisturizer already. Even when I was trying to introduce it slowly, one night I tried the moisturizer before tret and I felt it was too much hydration for me .. so i started using it underneatj my moisturizer from the very begging
I'm 28 years old and I would love to incorporate retinol so I can slow down the effects of aging and help with skin firmness, plumpness, texture, etc. as I go into my 30s and beyond, but I'm scared I'm gonna mess up my skin (from irritation or the "retinol uglies") because right now I've perfected my skincare routine to the point where my skin looks the best it's ever been. Should I still incorporate it or do I wait until I absolutely need to?
I'm 27 years old and I just started using Tazarotene (0.045%) in October. I watched my fav YT dermatologists recommendations and followed their advice (using only a pea-sized amount, frequency every other day, using the sandwiching technique, applying on a dry face, etc.) and so far it's been great! My skin looks smoother and more even. I didn't even get the retinoid uglies! I experienced a tiny bit of irritation and flaking around my mouth but it was hardly noticeable. I just keep moisturizer on standby so I can apply it midday. I was also scared to start it because I didn't want to go through the retinoid uglies when I already had a good skincare routine figured out. But I took the plunge and just went for it. I SAY DO IT! :)
Low strength tretenoin is sufficient for anti-aging. You don’t need to use highly strength to see anti-aging effects. Is this true or false? You don’t have to use tretenoin every day for anti-aging benefits. True or false?
I don’t know if it’s fair to say that no topical products can affect facial fat. For example, the active chemical in Latisse has been proven to cause orbital fat loss and it’s a commonly recorded side effect. That’s technically a topical product, correct?
Excellent video! I have very mild rosacea without acne. I have taken great care of my skin all my life. Used sunscreen since I was in my twenties. I would like to start a retinoid. Have heard that the Avene retinaldehyde is very good for sensitive skin. Does anyone have experience with this product? Would love to know. Thanks
@@ja-t5220 I went on .025% after accutane and just now switched to .05% simply because of supplychain issues. Regardless, the only time I had a problem was when I got too cocky and tried to introsuce prescription strength azelaic acid, too. Starting tret and switching to the stronger kind, I had no purging, no retinoid uglies whatsoever. I did start off very carefully, like once a week, and buffered in the beginning, but at no point has tret itself got me into trouble.
Using tret has honestly been a breeze for me. I use .05% on my face, neck and eye area every other night with no problems. No purging, no retinoid uglies, nothing.
ok wait the doctor said topical treatments cant affect deep layer tissue and that as a general statement isnt true bc the active ingredient in like lash growth serums actually as a side effect do kill the fat pads in the eye orbital and its permaneant too
It's possible that latisse and other prostaglandin containing eye serums may effect the underlying fat because the eyelid is a unique area of the skin compared to the rest of the face. The eyelid skin has a much thinner epidermis and dermis, which could make penetration to the subcutaneous fat and muscle more likely! Hope that helps
Lol my tret flaking and dryness lasted almost a full 6 months (starting 1-2 xs a week), this was 3 years ago. I had to s l o w l y build up to using it 3-4 xs/week. Now I only flake if I introduce other actives during vit a off days. A sloww and careful process! 🐌
@@m.younis9849 so far so good. Just starting to introduce niacinamide with my tretinoin and other gentle actives on off days. Starting very slow and keeping a journal on my routine/results. Hope this helps 🥰
Me too. Almost a year! But the difference is truly amazing. I am in my early 50s with oily, sensitive, fair, acne-prone skin. I just had a facial (first in two years, thanks to the pandemic, and the first since I started using tretinoin about two years ago) and my aesthetician was amazed.
Im currently using Mon-Sat cerave hydrating foam to cleanser the ordinary hyaluronic acid faded la Posey cicaplast Baum Then.. on Sunday’s I use Cerave hydration foam cleanser Hyaluronic olay retinol 24 Thoughts? I have dry sensitive skin, oily tzone with hyperpigmentation/post inflammation from chin acne.
Initially with all talks about slowly getting adjusted to retinol, I was going very slow too. But the process was so so slow. One day I just decided no matter what I'll use tretnoin everyday. I had flaky skin, dry eyes, a bit of head ache bcz I put it around my eye brows, few cystic acne 4 5. But after that...I can't tell you. I can see results by the day. Especially if have dark spots. I'm 23.
Retinol 8 uses retinyl retinoate, which is a complex of retinol (inactive, which needs to be converted) and retinoic acid (active form). Theoretically, it should be more effective than retinol but the studies are limited. It won't be more effective than tretinoin though. At best, it can be just as effective as tretinoin but tretinoin has more data + withstood the test of time. Also, "8 times more effective" depends on which retinol formula they're comparing it to. In summary, I think it's good but it's no miracle compared to regular retinol!
When I see Dr Shah and Susan in the same video, I must watch it regardless of the topics!
I’ve been using 0.05% tretinoin for years. From the very first night I put it all over my face including around my eyes and never had any issue. No purges, no flaking, no irritation and I’ve used it like that nightly ever since without EVER missing a night. I don’t care what time I get home at night or how tired I am or where I am, I’m applying my skincare, it’s made a big difference to my skin.
Yeah some people have no issues at all with it. Lol I had not issues with Adapalene because my skin seems to tolerate a lot, while I’ve seen others with full on purging or irritation. then I started at .35 Tret then suddenly my skin become irritated and I had to stop my usual exfoliating completely and my oily skin almost become a dry skin type lol anyways I figured it out and I ain’t turning back. My skin isn’t dry nor oily tho but it’s actually more on the balanced side.
Have you experienced dry eyes?
@@CamilaSaurus No, never.
@@ashleywright9223 Thank you! Glad you haven’t!
If you've been on .05% for YEARS, why have you/your dermatologist not increased your percentage?? Especially since you have not experienced any irritation....05% Tretinoin is usually the percentage people first start out on, then you gradually increase every 2-3 months, so I'm curious why you are still using the lowest percentage.
It's not a Dr Shah video if his now famous "most sensitive eyelids" are not mentionned at least once LMAO !!!
Haha if you know, you know
This comment is spot on 😂
Oh my gosh. Thank you for this because I try to explain this stuff to people who have these misconceptions but I don’t have a channel or even half the reach you do so when people with big platforms make videos to clear up these misconceptions it really makes me happy!
I started tretinoin .05% during the middle of the pandemic while working from home. My skin was as dry as dry, cracked desert soil but nobody saw because I was hiding in my house, in the dark, like Dracula lol. It was really tough in the beginning because my skin was like "wtf are you doing?", but I held on and continued with it. Today, my skin is firmer and clearer than ever! I still get mild flakiness but it's nothing like when I first started. Everyone's skin is different and will react differently. I'd say to give it at least 6-8 months to truly see results. It's a process.
This is very helpful! There are so many myths related to retinoids and retinol, they can be so confusing! My skin is very tough, and I personally have not experienced anything negative while using retinol. So thank you all!
I *adore* using tretinoin on my neck. I started really slowly, applying it over moisturizer once a week, and now I can use it twice a week on cleansed skin. Haven't had any irritation or purging. If you can tolerate it, definitely do it!
I have seen some improvement of my neck folds/wrinkles(?) on my neck by applying a retinol cream so yeah, retinoids are great.
@@msk-qp6fn which cream do you use on your neck?
He’s SOOOOO much more likable and charming then his videos w that annoying/bro-y/meathead-y doctor on his channel’s videos.
@@williamhernandez3561 What gives you the idea Dr. Maxfield is a "meathead"? Because he's handsome and has big muscles? lol jealousy? ....Dr. Shah behaves no different in this video than he does on his channel.
@@cassthompson3386 i second your opinion
A helpful conversation, since I am on TRETINOIN and have been for years. Thanks for this!
The collab we didn’t know we needed ❤️
I love this! Dr. Shah gives great advice!
I love you guys for this one. Answered all my questions. Thank you 😊
Loved this video! Please do more videos with dermatologists❤️
Great video! Thank you for debunking some of these retinoid myths!
You two are fun to watch together
He’s so kind and humble, can’t wait for more videos like this!😊😊
Very informative…thank you!
Such a helpful video, thankyou both so much 🙏
I love Dr. Shah, good to see you collab again 😍
Omg this is so perfect I have recently thought about adding retinoids to my skincare routine!
Great video. Thanks for this 👍
skincare mommy and skincare daddy in one video 😂
So informative. Thank you
Exactly the content I need today.
Two of my faves in one video! 👏👍
I have some input on the topic of depression + Accutane! I took Accutane at 14 and I experienced terrible side effects, including depression and suicidal thoughts. Granted, my family has a history of depression and I struggle with it now as an adult post-accutane. So I believe it mostly occurs in those who are predisposed, just my personal opinion!
Another derm on RUclips (dr. Drag I believe) said it could be just a correlation but it doesn’t necessarily mean a causation. Like the percentage that did get accurate then had depression (which was a small percentage) probably already had mental issue. Especially with teens at their age is when most start noticing mental health issues. But yeah def food for thought. I guess we’ll have to wait till there’s a more agreed upon conclusion In the medical field about it.
Thank you for answering my question!
the duo I needed
Awesome video!
Thank you so much for this video! Retinol has completely changed my skin! It looks SO amazing !!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I used to have bad rosacea and very acne prone, sensitive skin. Then I started to focus on having a solid nourishing skincare routine (double cleanse, moisturizer, sunscreen). Then I started using retinol (Azure hemp retinol sleep mask) over my moisturizer. 1x for 1 week, 2x for 2 weeks, 3x for 3 weeks then every other day. After a year I bumped up to Natiriums Retinol Complex Cream and UGH AMAZING 🤩 I used it the same way as the azure for a year. Now I’m using it underneath/in place of moisturizer and ugh it’s just so incredible. I go without makeup, my skin is dewy and clear ✨✨✨ i love love love retinol !
Thankyou so much for mentioning that retinoid can cause dry eyes ! So many people do not make the relation until its too late
Love these two
Love Dr. Shah and his sensitive eye lids! 😍🙌🏽🤣
Love this video !!!😍😍
Thank you! Tretinoin worked very quickly on my skin for anti aging. Retinol didn't work.for me over a period of several years at increasing strength over time..
For accutane, it did caused me aniexty and depression, i remembered the after two weeks i started feeling rush in my heart sometimes and kinda panicking a bit and couldn’t breathe too well… it continued for like a couple of months and i stopped taking it after 3 months as i just didn’t feel too well. It’s like you hear some people might get an instant mood change and heart beat goes faster after they drink coffee. Me and my 1 friend also have this issue as well while my other friends feel nothing at all.
Ahhhh. My favorite duo I needed to happen
more about purging PLEASE! Mine never stops after years. should i stop using?
Literally today I was getting my facial done and I was asking dermatologist if I should introduce retinol in my skincare routine as I’m turning 40 this year and she said “no, it’s to soon, and retinol is just an exfoliating ingredient” 🤯 I want to be educated consumer but it’s so hard with all the mix messages
I say go for it! I started at age 39 (I'm 40 now) and kind of kick myself for not starting earlier. Never too late, though.
i started at the age of 19 so u can start anytime u want! remember that retinol was used to treat teens, so ofc its fine to use when ur 40, u will see great benefits, even if retinol was just an exfoliation ingredient whats wrong with that?? haha but its not it helps ur cells turn over faster, they explain everything in the video perfectly
Sounds like you need a new one
My mom started retinol just recently, and she’s in her early 50s. I started in my mid 20s! We both have seen amazing results 😊 I think it’s important to start when you feel ready, but I don’t think there’s any set schedule to start.
I started on retin-a at 20. I’m 40 now and look 28 lol obviously genetics but I credit it to retinol and sunscreen (plus non smoker and doesn’t drink a lot). I just switched to Arazlo and love it. So I’ll be using this next few years and maybe circle to tretinoin/Retin a again later in life. So, start now! It works wonders.
Woohoo! So early! So ready!
Some of my favorite people 💕
i have super sensitive eyelids too.. dr shah mentioned he would put tretinoin on it if he could but then talked about the benefits of putting it under the eyes.. just wanted to make sure.. is it ok to put it on the eyelids if you can tolerate it or just under the eyes? thanks. this was great
I would still say to use retinol at night. That way you can use vitamin c in the am and sunscreen during the day too. And retinol at night , which are the 3 biggest anti aging products to use. My understanding is you cannot mix retinol and vitamin c so you might as well spread it out.
i know a lot of girls in highschool who were depressed when on acutane but thats bc theyre on too many hormones; teenage hormones, birth control, and then the accutane like yeah i can see why even if indirectly
I experienced irritation & flaking and had to slowly build tolerance from 1x-2x a week to daily now. I apply tretinoin & let it absorb into the skin for 10 mins before applying hyaluronic lotion. I do not experience problem applying under my eyes except I take extra precaution to not rub my eyes. Yes, it has helped with acne. Anti-acne/Anti-aging efficacies in one product & it does not hurt my wallet either !
I used Retin A as teen for severe acne. It was drying. I didn't get full control of my acne until about 20. I didnt use anything fancy - I started washing my face with antibacterial soap, with a facial brush, followed by oil of olay daily moisturizer with 30 spf. It fully cleared my skin. As I gotten older, I use the fancier, and a more elaborate process, which include lactic peels, vitamin C, to take care of hyperpigmentation, but I find retinol sparingly.
You guys make a fun team!
Ayy thank you Kaye :)
He’s just so 🔥🔥🔥
Ho my God, he explains so well !
thank youuuuuu 😌
Love both of you ❤❤
Retinoid do not cause depression, people😑🤦♀️ You may feel sad when it doesn't work well for you, but it does not cause depression. BUT 🍑🍑🍑 a lack of sleep, being overworked and crammed indoors may cause depression. So get some sleep, nap if you have to, slather some sunscreen and go out for a light walk. I speak as an overworked college student.
Dr. Shaaaaaaaaw es lo mejor. Love him
I’m gonna need this source for the sun sensitivity point you cite.
Ahhhh!!! ❤ Skin Superstars Unite!
Ugh I’ve stopped a retinol because I got itchy in between my brows middle of forehead, I was trying to Apply it every other day but I think I jumped it too soon
The last myth tho.... How I wish that was true so that I can slab a whole bunch of retinol on my belly and I'll have six packs lol.
One night when I was so tired I was in “autopilot” mode as I was doing my skincare, I accidentally put a bha exfoliant and then put my 0.05% tretinoin at the end. I was fine the next day and still did it a few times after that to see if I got any kind of reaction, and my skin was fine lol. But I definitely DO NOT recommend it for anyone who doesn’t have the toughest skin lol
Can we use tretinoin with copper peptides?
If retinol would dissolve fat…… i would put it on my whole body🤣🤣🤣
I used over counter retinol for 15 years, but when U finally got onto prescription tretinoin, I couldn't believe the great results i was getting. And the retinol uglies started around a week after starting and lasted around two weeks in full. I used it every day as well. I buffered it for the first month.
This makes sense on why my eye doctor said I have dry eyes. I've bn putting retin A on my eyelids lately
Best of you
Can you talk about adapaline vs retinols and why someone can use one over the other and chemical differences..
Yes please! That would be really helpful.
Dr. Shah already has a video on that (see Doctorly/Retinol).
For my eyes, I use retinol all over my face, and then wait 30 seconds for it to sink in before my moisturizer. I figure not washing my hands after using retinol, I probably have a little bit on my hands that will go on my eye lids when I moisturize. Thoughts?
Should i start using a lower % retinol when i wanna start incorporating it first time in my skin care routine?
OMG, my eyelids are so sensitive as well! What did you find that works for you Dr Shah?
I feel like it’s the sweat that irritates the skin when under the sun rather than the light itself..
Well hello Dr Shah! Fancy seeing you here ☺️
Hi 👋!
Can we use tretinoin if we have thyroid nodules? And can we use it before and after microneedle.. Can it cause cancer in long term.
I am using tretinoin on my face for acne and retinol on my eyelids and neck for anti-aging effect… is this ok ✅??
I use retinol on my face neck chest and hands every night
Curious about the depression question.... def something we should study more! I wonder if women experience this more and if it is more a correlation to birth control and not Accutane?
Have you looked AMIR karams trifector? The plastic surgeon? Looks amazing.
So interesting about retinol and sensitivity during the day!
With topical retinol, I 100% have a reaction similar to a panic attack. Heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, blurry vision. I’ve used it a few times and it gives me this toxic feeling every time.
Can i use granactive retinol emulsión 2%,the Ordynary in daytime? Is it new generation, in the afordible ones,will It deactivare?🌻✨✨✨
I had to watch this. To think my Retinol serum from the inkey list could cause me depression is wild . 😩
What % of retinol should i start with?
Very insightful! Should you stop using prescription retin-A if you are getting a peel or a series of peels?
Yes. Start sloooowly...once a week for WEEKS..then augment to more..😉
after washing face apply thick moisturizer after it's absorbed apply tretinoin. and after tretinoin again apply moisturizer. I've been doing this for 6 months now and i didn't peel or purge anything like that
When is your next sale?! Seems every time I need to restock, I do it right before a sale every time, and I don't wanna miss out this time!
I need an answer to this too!
I saw doctor Shah and here we Go 😃👍🏻
Here we go!!
We want more such videos… it’s such a good content 👏🏻
I have tried retinol and retinal, but I can´t really compare them with tretinoin when it comes to results… I have sensitive skin, and use cream formula with 0.025% strength
I purchased from " AlphaH", retinode use 3 times a week. The first week fine the 2nd week I did it twice cause I forgot. I PUT IT ON LAST night 🌙 late today I've got 2 big spots ,swollen big ,that hurt so much!
I got it on qvc Italy shall I ask for my money back but what do I use is bakuchiol good? Thanks ☺️
I use retinoids on my eye area and neck perfectly fine 👍🏻👍🏻
I use tret 0.05% every night 5 days a week (every other night I use it by itself without applying any moisturizer before nor after) even around my eyes; and twice a week I use a serum that combines retinol+glycolic acid+bha for a quick glow the next day.
Thanks to tret Ive learned to become a minimalist when it comes to skincare. minimal yet effective
That sounds good except you should be using moisturizer after your products regardless of anything. It will keep the rest of your products from evaporating out of your skin. Not to mention your skin needs moisture even if it's oily.
@@cassthompson3386 I started using it without any moisturizer because my derm recommended it (its quite often, in my country at least, to be encouraged by derms to use tret without anything else). I asked her "whats next? I seem to tolerate tret now extremely fine... How can i make it even more effective?" And she suggested that...so... So far so good. The tret that I purchase in my country is very moisturizing.. I mean, tretinoin is basically tret in a cream vehicle.. so.. its like using moisturizer already. Even when I was trying to introduce it slowly, one night I tried the moisturizer before tret and I felt it was too much hydration for me .. so i started using it underneatj my moisturizer from the very begging
Is tretinoin safe while breastfeeding
Can I use retinol everyday?
I'm 28 years old and I would love to incorporate retinol so I can slow down the effects of aging and help with skin firmness, plumpness, texture, etc. as I go into my 30s and beyond, but I'm scared I'm gonna mess up my skin (from irritation or the "retinol uglies") because right now I've perfected my skincare routine to the point where my skin looks the best it's ever been. Should I still incorporate it or do I wait until I absolutely need to?
I'm 27 years old and I just started using Tazarotene (0.045%) in October. I watched my fav YT dermatologists recommendations and followed their advice (using only a pea-sized amount, frequency every other day, using the sandwiching technique, applying on a dry face, etc.) and so far it's been great! My skin looks smoother and more even. I didn't even get the retinoid uglies! I experienced a tiny bit of irritation and flaking around my mouth but it was hardly noticeable. I just keep moisturizer on standby so I can apply it midday.
I was also scared to start it because I didn't want to go through the retinoid uglies when I already had a good skincare routine figured out. But I took the plunge and just went for it. I SAY DO IT! :)
Low strength tretenoin is sufficient for anti-aging. You don’t need to use highly strength to see anti-aging effects. Is this true or false? You don’t have to use tretenoin every day for anti-aging benefits. True or false?
true!
literally u can just use it once a week and u can still see great results
I don’t know if it’s fair to say that no topical products can affect facial fat. For example, the active chemical in Latisse has been proven to cause orbital fat loss and it’s a commonly recorded side effect. That’s technically a topical product, correct?
Excellent video! I have very mild rosacea without acne. I have taken great care of my skin all my life. Used sunscreen since I was in my twenties. I would like to start a retinoid. Have heard that the Avene retinaldehyde is very good for sensitive skin. Does anyone have experience with this product? Would love to know. Thanks
I have acne and rosacea and use tret .05% with no issues.
@@kisikisikisi Oh that is so encouraging! Thanks.😀
@@ja-t5220 I went on .025% after accutane and just now switched to .05% simply because of supplychain issues.
Regardless, the only time I had a problem was when I got too cocky and tried to introsuce prescription strength azelaic acid, too. Starting tret and switching to the stronger kind, I had no purging, no retinoid uglies whatsoever. I did start off very carefully, like once a week, and buffered in the beginning, but at no point has tret itself got me into trouble.
Yes so have I heard amazing things about that. I so want that one too.
with the application of retinol my skin look darker why is it so should i stop using it.
My eyelids cannot stand adapalene but it’s ok with tretinoin… is soo werid. Maybe it is just the formulation
Can you take about retinal palmitate!!
Using tret has honestly been a breeze for me. I use .05% on my face, neck and eye area every other night with no problems. No purging, no retinoid uglies, nothing.
Any dry eyes symptoms have you experienced or watering of eyes ?Thankyou fr sharing your experience
@@YinYanUzumaki None that I've noticed. I have however always suffered from dry eyes, but I haven't noticed any increase.
@@kisikisikisi Ty
ok wait the doctor said topical treatments cant affect deep layer tissue and that as a general statement isnt true bc the active ingredient in like lash growth serums actually as a side effect do kill the fat pads in the eye orbital and its permaneant too
It's possible that latisse and other prostaglandin containing eye serums may effect the underlying fat because the eyelid is a unique area of the skin compared to the rest of the face. The eyelid skin has a much thinner epidermis and dermis, which could make penetration to the subcutaneous fat and muscle more likely! Hope that helps
Omg I just commented this and then saw your comment! I had the same thought
Lol my tret flaking and dryness lasted almost a full 6 months (starting 1-2 xs a week), this was 3 years ago. I had to s l o w l y build up to using it 3-4 xs/week. Now I only flake if I introduce other actives during vit a off days. A sloww and careful process! 🐌
My dryness/flaking lasted 7 months full, I almost gave up! Now I can use it 3-4 days straight, then I have to take 1 day off or else I get irritation.
How are the results please?
@@m.younis9849 so far so good. Just starting to introduce niacinamide with my tretinoin and other gentle actives on off days. Starting very slow and keeping a journal on my routine/results. Hope this helps 🥰
@@elnura986
Thnaks for sharing..
And "what" are the results please?
Me too. Almost a year! But the difference is truly amazing. I am in my early 50s with oily, sensitive, fair, acne-prone skin. I just had a facial (first in two years, thanks to the pandemic, and the first since I started using tretinoin about two years ago) and my aesthetician was amazed.
Im currently using
Mon-Sat
cerave hydrating foam to cleanser
the ordinary hyaluronic acid
faded
la Posey cicaplast Baum
Then.. on Sunday’s I use
Cerave hydration foam cleanser
Hyaluronic
olay retinol 24
Thoughts?
I have dry sensitive skin, oily tzone with hyperpigmentation/post inflammation from chin acne.
Initially with all talks about slowly getting adjusted to retinol, I was going very slow too. But the process was so so slow.
One day I just decided no matter what I'll use tretnoin everyday. I had flaky skin, dry eyes, a bit of head ache bcz I put it around my eye brows, few cystic acne 4 5.
But after that...I can't tell you. I can see results by the day. Especially if have dark spots. I'm 23.
OK but how do you prevent dry eyes from retinol/tretinoin ? Because that's a real thing...
Exactly ! Looking for the response for this !
Dr. Shah, is it true that retinol8 is eight times stronger than retinol? Is ONE study of twenty two people enough to back up this claim?
Retinol 8 uses retinyl retinoate, which is a complex of retinol (inactive, which needs to be converted) and retinoic acid (active form). Theoretically, it should be more effective than retinol but the studies are limited. It won't be more effective than tretinoin though. At best, it can be just as effective as tretinoin but tretinoin has more data + withstood the test of time. Also, "8 times more effective" depends on which retinol formula they're comparing it to. In summary, I think it's good but it's no miracle compared to regular retinol!
Yayyy 😍
Here we go, I have such sensitive eyelids. So cute