I got a free sample of this and used a tiny amount just once and I had a terrible rash around my eyes the next day 😢 I wish I could use a retinol but I just can't find anything that doesn't irritate my skin
Yeah cus it's not doing a thing... Geek&Gorgeous A-Game 5 for the face is amazing. And simple Neogen Probiotic Relief Cream with peptides had more of an effect on my around the eye area than BOJ honestly
@@toussalelady2234 honestly I have no idea, I have not developed fine lines around my eyes so I can’t speak about that, but I have noticed a slight decrease in how dark my under eyes look (my skin is too thin)
I am fair skinned and have dry sensitive skin. I used Paula’s Choice retinol for years and twice tried to move to Tretinoin without success, it was always too irritating. Then I saw a couple different videos on how to start Tretinoin, one recommended using moisturizer first and letting it dry down before applying Tretinoin the other recommended going Very slowly, one night a week for a month, two nights the second month etc. Using these two methods I was finally successful. I’ve been using Tretinoin 0.05 six nights a weeks for several years now. Hope this helps someone else struggling with getting started. I do use the Beauty of Joeson retinal eye cream around the eyes and the Naturium retinal on my chest, my chest never would adjust to Tretinoin.
Paulas choice 1% retinol wrecked my skin barrier. I wouldn't recommend for sensitive skins. We are all different aren't we and so many different types of retinoid on the market!
@joannastrickland6757 yes, PC has a 1% retinol but that's not the one I used. The one I used didn't list the percentage, I suspect the 1% would have been too strong for me too, I've heard it is for many people.
Thank you for the information. I love the Cerave. I have been using retinal and then retin A for years now. I started off slowly with retinal and till now where I actually mix my retin A .01% with the Cerave. I love it and can tolerate it now. This took years though to get to this point. I am 64 years old and everyone thinks I am in my early 40's! I dont do anything like botox etc.. Just tons of SPF, no smoking , no drinking and exercise. I also use alot of moisturizers with Ceramides, Hyluronic Acid, cholesterol etc... Good advice here. Long term is amazing. Just stick with it.
I use and love adapalene! It's prescription in the UK but I thought it's OTC in the US, at least the 0.1%. It has done wonders to control acne and improve smoothness and brightness! I use it every other night on top of a moisturiser. It can be drying but never gave me peeling or a lot of irritation if used carefully and in very small amounts. My skin is sensitive but if really support my barrier and use it mindfully I can still successfully use it
This is so great! I just started using retinol after finishing my baby-having phase of life! I have rosacea, an acne prone and get oily in my t zone but drier on my cheeks. I’ve been doing ok using neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair every other night. I started this 3 weeks ago. My skin does get a little red and inflamed using certain chemical sunscreens now so I’ve totally switched to mineral. Not sure if this is common but it’s only started after I started using rapid wrinkle repair. I haven’t had any purging or dry, flakiness so I consider it a win!
I really appreciate this video. Dr. Ellis! After a bad eczema flare-up last month, I had to stop all my actives, including my tretinoin. This week I've been slowly reintroducing tretinoin and wow, the retinization has been wild! So much flaky skin, even with using very hydrating moisturizers. This video reminded me that I've still got a few weeks to adjust and to be very gentle with my skin. That was very reassuring. Thank you! Also, as someone in the medical and science field, I loved the shout-out to your past research paper on bakuchiol. Go science! 🥳
I have sensitive skin and im using adapalene no issues no purging no irritation and im so happy i use cicalfate then pea size adapalene then cicalfate works wonders and im getting so much compliments about my skin i choose adapalene because of my big summer acne but its all under control and im so happy
Dry sensitive reactive skin here and I like you love Medik8 Crystal Retinal, also no irritation and it made a visible difference to my skin. I’m using the lowest strength nightly.
+1! I changed to Naturium 0.05 because of Medik8 0.06 price. I cannot tolerate any retinols on the market, my skin seems to prefer retinal, although I have tried the 0.05 Geek&Gorgeous one and it is too much for me personally.
I have tried Rx tret twice with all the tricks and boy was I in the irritated and tight redness phase forever. I stuck it out for 6 months each time but gave up. I have recently tried out the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol and I barely noticed any irritation at all.
I have very dry, very sensitive skin with rosacea. It has taken me a long time but I have been able to work up to Avene’s 1.0 retrinaldehyde on my face and their 0.5 on my eyes. What a profound difference they can make. I do have to be patient though and back off for a week or two if I am experiencing inflammation.
I love the hierarchy list! I was over here thinking me being able to tolerate the CeraVe Gentle Resurfacing Serum 5 nights a week meant I was ready to move to Night Shift once I’m done with my current CeraVe bottle…thanks for setting me straight on having them a bit backwards. 🙃😂
I have sensitive, fair (type 1-2), dry skin with mostly controlled eczema. I use the Olay Advanced Retinol24 + Peptides and have had no problems with irritation.
This is so helpful! I have been using Retinoid but my right side of face has not been tolerating it. I also have mild Rosacea. I switched to a retinal (BOJ)in hopes that it could tolerate it. My right side continues to get red blotchy patches. I will try some of these. I had been using retinoid since I was a teen, now 58, so not a new user.
I just started using Trentinoin in 2023, but used Peter Thomas Roth's RETINOL FUSION PM Night Serum. I used it for about 10 years and love it. It's a time released microencapsulated retinol that is 1.5% and also contains squalane. I still use it on parts of my body and always my hands. It allowed me to switch to trentinoin with MINIMAL dryness, which I solved by sandwiching in the area that was dry and skipping a day or two during the week. Thank you for your wonderful suggestions and videos.
@@fauxtaux I don't but my sister does and it helped her A LOT, which is the only reason why I suggested this brand. My skin can be fussy at times, however, and occasionally I'll get a red flare up. My sister has rosesea.
Geek&Gorgeus A-Game 5, HG retinal for me, sensitive skin and not a moment of irritation or any side-effects, while giving results 🎉 beautiful formulation, airless packaging, best price on the market ❤
I’ve been one of the fortunate ones (so far anyway). Started on a 0.25% retinol, jumped to a 1% retinol + Bakuccial, then alternated with a 0.2% retinal. About a year in total. Been on 0.05% tretinoin every third day with the retinal & retinol the other days for almost 4 weeks. Upping the tretinoin to every 2nd day now. Fingers crossed. Only thing I’ve had is a little lip dryness but I get that occasionally so … ??
Retinol in Australia has caused so much stress for me recently! I have very difficult rosacea skin and the two o have used recently/for years (Avene retrinal and Paula's choice barrier repair) were discontinued/product reformulation. I am scared to start a new one and am finding the choice hard. I have started the Olay regenerist cream, but not full time yet and am nervous to work up to this. Thanks so much for the video ❤
Very sensitive, rosacea prone, combination skin here. My skin tolerates the Cerave retinol without issues, but I apply it all over my face 2 times a week, on my forehead and eye wrinkles every second day. I wonder if applying it over my moisturizer decreases it's efficacy? I do see improvement on the wrinkles and my skin is more even and glowy overall.
Hi Dr. Sam! Does Tretinoin short contact still have to be done at night like traditional Tret use, or can it be in the morning since the medication is being washed off the skin (+SPF of course)? Thank you so much for this helpful info. I began my Tretinoin short contact journey this week (so far so good!) and morning is much more convenient for me but I can't find any info on that. Thank you so much and btw you look lovely ❤
I’ve been using Tretinoin 0.05 $65.99 since Oct 2023, it’s brought out dark spots that were beneath my skin. Hasn’t faded any spots yet. I’ve been using Naturium Arbutin $39.95 and Naturium Tranexamic acid $39.95 with Tretinoin 6 nights a week. I’m on my second bottle of Arbutin and TXA. Hasn’t faded anything yet. So probably another two products that are waiting my money. Prices are here in Australia. I purchased Avene 0.1 Retrinal $82.95 for my neck. It’s made my chest break out in a red rash so I’ve stopped using it.
I would love to know your thoughts on using prescription Estriol cream on peri and post menopausal faces. Is this idea new? Does it help the signs of aging skin like sagging?
Dr. Ellis! Or anyone with tips on a weird side-effect: My boyfriend (with normal/oily skin type) started using adapalene a few times a week, for a few weeks, and now he has lost some eyebrow hair and eyelashes! His hair on his head is fine/thin so we can't really tell any difference there yet, but is this is possible reaction from adapalene?? He read on reddit saying it could be... please make a video on that/busting myths! 😬
Lovely, super helpful video for starters in retinol with sensitive skin. At the moment I am using the turquoise Cerave serum (combined with cicaplast cream from La Roche Posay to smooth any irritation) every 1,2 nights. However I would like to step up and use something more intense. What would you recommend? Overall I struggle to find guidance as in this video but for intermediate level. That could actually be an idea for a future video 😊
This was very helpful, thank you! I was wondering why you did not include drugstore retinols such as Olay, Neutrogena and Roc, are they not good for sensitive skin?
I have sensitive skin and the cerave one was great, I could use it for neck and chest. But I needed better acne control so worked my way up for one year to tolerate adapalene
I was the blessed one with no problems with retinol for years and years. That was until I switched from Skinceuticals retinol 0.5 to their strongest 1% and oh boy, the peeling and flaking and burning was REAL😂
Do you have advice for over the counter and prescription melasma treatments and what products to avoid or makes it worse? My derm prescribed azelaic acid but it says on the bottle that it may cause dark spots so I don't know what to use
Hi Dr Sam Ellis. Could you please do a video comparing tazarotene and tretinoin, which is better for wrinkles and pigmentation, acne, postacne scars etc? Thank you! ❤
I truly can’t tolerate tretinoin. But I have used Dr. Sam bunting Gran active retinoid. What do you think about this product? It seems to be OK on my sensitive rosacea skin.
Hi Dr. Ellis, huge prequel fan here. I think I have all but 2 products and am on my second bottle of redness reform. I just started 1% retinal, and just bought the versed granactive eye retinal. And then saw a video about how retinoids destroy the glands in the eyes. I am very concerned about this. Does granactive retinal do the same thing to those glands as retinoic acid? I can’t find any information in this. If it can have the same affect I will skip it. Thank you so much!!
After much experimentation, I think it's safe to say that I am allergic to Tretinoin. I break out with hives. I switched to a retinAL with Medik8 and my skin loved it, but it's pricey. Would you recommend Stratia after all that for something not quite as $$$ as Medik8?
I always wondered....what actually IS retinization... At a cellular level? 🤔 Because skin doesn't adapt or get used to products in general. Why to Tretinoin? And how?
Oh dr Sam this was definitely meant to be I have been using diffrrn for the past two months and im frankly not sure if im purging or not. I always have acne popping up and they go away after a while. I feel like its definitely definitely helped with blackheads. But im starting to wonder if thats all there is to its potential. Will my acne ever stop? Im not complaining because i have one pimple but my skin is not clear by ny means
Where would you go after getting used to the cerave? I didn’t realize there were gentler retinols than it and started there. I’m just now able to use it the majority of the week without issues and wondering if I should bump up?
I just started stratia night shift a few weeks ago based off your recommendation and my skin not being able to tolerate tretinoin. I’ve been getting some tiny little pimples- do you think this is just purging and will go away? Thanks in advance!
My favorite I think is prescription adapalene. Do you think these products work better for anti aging? Because it seems sooooo much easier to tolerate for me (and my rosacea skin) than tretinoin was.
My fav retinal options: #1 Medik8 Crystal Retinal - encapsulated.and not irritating, comes in 5 strengths. #2 Beauty of Joseon - encapsulated and less irritating. My issue is my eyes became sooooo very dry, uncomfortable and stings (from dryness) - I had to avoid my eye area completely - i.e. brow bone area, eye lids, under eyes / bags and part of my crow's feet - :(. Dr Ellis - is this an adjustment period or is it true that retinoids can permanently damage / atrophy the oil and aqueous glands and giving me permanent dry eyes ??
Can the Stratia Night Shift Serum be used with Azelaic acid? I have rosacea and have been having very good luck with applying The Ordinary 10% Azelaic acid every night and a moisturizer… Would it be a mistake to try to introduce once a week and then twice a week… And would it be contraindicated for the 10% acid acid?
What would be a good next step retinol after the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum? Been using for a while and tolerate it really well so I am ready for the next strength 😊 Been eyeing the Naturium .05% Retinaldehyde but not sure if that would be too strong for a next step.
I recently watched your Short about how to treat a cut or wound. You said to change the dressing once a day. Does that change if the cut is on your hand and the bandaging gets wet? Even if it’s just the adhesive part? Should I just keep washing it and changing bandages? I grew up in a house where we were taught to “let it dry”. I know that’s not the right thing to do.
As far as sensitivity where does Differin gel fall with these products? I’m trying to gauge whether or not I should give any of these products a try or just give it up. 😕
I’m STRUGGLING with peeling! I’ve been using 0.04% tret for months now, sandwiching with a thicker cream and only using a few times a week and I’m still peeling. Any suggestions welcome! 😅
I am 16 weeks postpartum and recently restarted using retinol. I use the Cerave one at the moment. It's great on my face, but my neck finds almost everything irritating recently, even the Paula's Choice Azelaic Acid, which I used during pregnancy. Not sure what happened with my skin on the neck 😅
Hi! I’m madhu. I have a lot of dots mark on my body. Could u tell me a treatment please? I have a struggled with this problem to three years . Kindly reply me.
I'm really looking for some advice please. Ive been using retinoids for 2 weeks and I've had no irritation at all. No dry skin or anything. I thought this was one of the side effects or you was meant to get side effects. I'm using Carolyn Hirons retinoid 2
I was going for night shift as a beginner retinol, I love statia, however I have mild rosacea, was thinking about the innisfree cica retinol - super low dose but says nightly use ? Thoughts ?
Or versed press restart? I emailed them and they told me the concentration. Very low. 2 forms of retinol and encapsulated, i would need to look at my email to confirm the percentage.
I’m 39 and have tried chemical exfoliators but they never seem to be enough. My skin still will feel scaly almost within a day or 2 and it’s never softer. I’ve always gone back to physical exfoliators like Dr. Brandts or something similar. Any suggestions ? Thank you
Hi Dr Sam, please can i use retinol in the bikini line? i have very Stubborn hyperpigmentation in that area and it have been there at least 4 years old now, any recommendation for effective results please and take my sensitive skin into consideration?!
Why don`t you even mention retinAl? Soo much more potent than retinol and doesn`t create irritation. I don`t see why anyone would even use retinol anymore in year 2024?
Beauty of Joseon retinal serum is so gentle even around the eyes
That stuff is gold…my fave eye cream for sure
I got a free sample of this and used a tiny amount just once and I had a terrible rash around my eyes the next day 😢 I wish I could use a retinol but I just can't find anything that doesn't irritate my skin
Yeah cus it's not doing a thing... Geek&Gorgeous A-Game 5 for the face is amazing. And simple Neogen Probiotic Relief Cream with peptides had more of an effect on my around the eye area than BOJ honestly
But does it actually do much? Thank you for sharing
@@toussalelady2234 honestly I have no idea, I have not developed fine lines around my eyes so I can’t speak about that, but I have noticed a slight decrease in how dark my under eyes look (my skin is too thin)
I am fair skinned and have dry sensitive skin. I used Paula’s Choice retinol for years and twice tried to move to Tretinoin without success, it was always too irritating. Then I saw a couple different videos on how to start Tretinoin, one recommended using moisturizer first and letting it dry down before applying Tretinoin the other recommended going Very slowly, one night a week for a month, two nights the second month etc. Using these two methods I was finally successful. I’ve been using Tretinoin 0.05 six nights a weeks for several years now. Hope this helps someone else struggling with getting started. I do use the Beauty of Joeson retinal eye cream around the eyes and the Naturium retinal on my chest, my chest never would adjust to Tretinoin.
Paulas choice 1% retinol wrecked my skin barrier. I wouldn't recommend for sensitive skins. We are all different aren't we and so many different types of retinoid on the market!
@joannastrickland6757 yes, PC has a 1% retinol but that's not the one I used. The one I used didn't list the percentage, I suspect the 1% would have been too strong for me too, I've heard it is for many people.
Thank you for the information. I love the Cerave. I have been using retinal and then retin A for years now. I started off slowly with retinal and till now where I actually mix my retin A .01% with the Cerave. I love it and can tolerate it now. This took years though to get to this point. I am 64 years old and everyone thinks I am in my early 40's! I dont do anything like botox etc.. Just tons of SPF, no smoking , no drinking and exercise. I also use alot of moisturizers with Ceramides, Hyluronic Acid, cholesterol etc... Good advice here. Long term is amazing. Just stick with it.
What SPF do you use? I have dry sensitive skin. Have been looking for SPF recommendations.
Hi Friend, can you please share some of the moisturizers you use?
I use and love adapalene! It's prescription in the UK but I thought it's OTC in the US, at least the 0.1%. It has done wonders to control acne and improve smoothness and brightness! I use it every other night on top of a moisturiser. It can be drying but never gave me peeling or a lot of irritation if used carefully and in very small amounts. My skin is sensitive but if really support my barrier and use it mindfully I can still successfully use it
Yes - love adapalene!
I use the Cerave retinol in the turquoise packaging. No irritation at all and I do have sensitive skin.
I use medik8 crystal retinal.
This one made my eyes puff up. Idk if I’m allergic to it. I was fine with the purple packaging one
I started Stratia after you recommended it. I love it. I use it will all my Prequel products.
This is so great! I just started using retinol after finishing my baby-having phase of life! I have rosacea, an acne prone and get oily in my t zone but drier on my cheeks. I’ve been doing ok using neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair every other night. I started this 3 weeks ago. My skin does get a little red and inflamed using certain chemical sunscreens now so I’ve totally switched to mineral. Not sure if this is common but it’s only started after I started using rapid wrinkle repair. I haven’t had any purging or dry, flakiness so I consider it a win!
Thank you so much for this! I have rosacea and been wanting to try a retinol but don’t want to irritate my skin further. Will try one of these!
Love the Stratia Skin Night Shift. I have very sensitive skin and this doesn't burn or irritate me at all.
Do you see a difference in your skin?
I really appreciate this video. Dr. Ellis! After a bad eczema flare-up last month, I had to stop all my actives, including my tretinoin. This week I've been slowly reintroducing tretinoin and wow, the retinization has been wild! So much flaky skin, even with using very hydrating moisturizers. This video reminded me that I've still got a few weeks to adjust and to be very gentle with my skin. That was very reassuring. Thank you! Also, as someone in the medical and science field, I loved the shout-out to your past research paper on bakuchiol. Go science! 🥳
Dreaming about Prequel encapsulated retinal serum! 😊
Omg it would be a DREAM product, I’m sure.
There’s no way they aren’t developing one
I have sensitive skin and im using adapalene no issues no purging no irritation and im so happy i use cicalfate then pea size adapalene then cicalfate works wonders and im getting so much compliments about my skin i choose adapalene because of my big summer acne but its all under control and im so happy
Fantastic info. I really appreciate your recommendation at 8:15 when you compare product strength and which product to use. Thank you!!
I have very sensitive acne prone rosacea skin and use the Medik8 Crystal Retinol and love it! No irritation like the other retinols Ive tried to
Dry sensitive reactive skin here and I like you love Medik8 Crystal Retinal, also no irritation and it made a visible difference to my skin. I’m using the lowest strength nightly.
+1! I changed to Naturium 0.05 because of Medik8 0.06 price. I cannot tolerate any retinols on the market, my skin seems to prefer retinal, although I have tried the 0.05 Geek&Gorgeous one and it is too much for me personally.
I have tried Rx tret twice with all the tricks and boy was I in the irritated and tight redness phase forever. I stuck it out for 6 months each time but gave up. I have recently tried out the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol and I barely noticed any irritation at all.
I have very dry, very sensitive skin with rosacea. It has taken me a long time but I have been able to work up to Avene’s 1.0 retrinaldehyde on my face and their 0.5 on my eyes. What a profound difference they can make. I do have to be patient though and back off for a week or two if I am experiencing inflammation.
I use Geek and Gorgeous. Really like. It does not irritate my skin.
I love the hierarchy list! I was over here thinking me being able to tolerate the CeraVe Gentle Resurfacing Serum 5 nights a week meant I was ready to move to Night Shift once I’m done with my current CeraVe bottle…thanks for setting me straight on having them a bit backwards. 🙃😂
Huge fan! Curious if you think a video about treating cellulite would be helpful. Thank youuu 💛
I love love love retinal (especially in an oil base to buffer irritation)
I have sensitive, fair (type 1-2), dry skin with mostly controlled eczema. I use the Olay Advanced Retinol24 + Peptides and have had no problems with irritation.
This is so helpful! I have been using Retinoid but my right side of face has not been tolerating it. I also have mild Rosacea. I switched to a retinal (BOJ)in hopes that it could tolerate it. My right side continues to get red blotchy patches. I will try some of these. I had been using retinoid since I was a teen, now 58, so not a new user.
I just started using Trentinoin in 2023, but used Peter Thomas Roth's RETINOL FUSION PM Night Serum. I used it for about 10 years and love it. It's a time released microencapsulated retinol that is 1.5% and also contains squalane. I still use it on parts of my body and always my hands. It allowed me to switch to trentinoin with MINIMAL dryness, which I solved by sandwiching in the area that was dry and skipping a day or two during the week. Thank you for your wonderful suggestions and videos.
Do you have sensitive skin?
@@fauxtaux I don't but my sister does and it helped her A LOT, which is the only reason why I suggested this brand. My skin can be fussy at times, however, and occasionally I'll get a red flare up. My sister has rosesea.
Avene Retrinal comes in 2 strengths. It contains retinaldehyde and very gentle. Excellent packaging also.
I have sensitive skin and one of my favorites retinols is from the Inkey List
I like Paula's Choice .3 Retinol + 2% bakuchiol serum and their 1% Retinol serum with peptides and Vitamin C. I have not experienced any peeling.
Geek&Gorgeus A-Game 5, HG retinal for me, sensitive skin and not a moment of irritation or any side-effects, while giving results 🎉 beautiful formulation, airless packaging, best price on the market ❤
I started with The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion eventually moved up to using a higher strength Retinal 0.2 and I use it daily.
I’ve been one of the fortunate ones (so far anyway). Started on a 0.25% retinol, jumped to a 1% retinol + Bakuccial, then alternated with a 0.2% retinal. About a year in total. Been on 0.05% tretinoin every third day with the retinal & retinol the other days for almost 4 weeks. Upping the tretinoin to every 2nd day now. Fingers crossed. Only thing I’ve had is a little lip dryness but I get that occasionally so … ??
Retinol in Australia has caused so much stress for me recently! I have very difficult rosacea skin and the two o have used recently/for years (Avene retrinal and Paula's choice barrier repair) were discontinued/product reformulation. I am scared to start a new one and am finding the choice hard. I have started the Olay regenerist cream, but not full time yet and am nervous to work up to this. Thanks so much for the video ❤
I recently went back to Differin and don’t know why I ever quit! Works so well for me with zero irritation.
Very sensitive, rosacea prone, combination skin here. My skin tolerates the Cerave retinol without issues, but I apply it all over my face 2 times a week, on my forehead and eye wrinkles every second day. I wonder if applying it over my moisturizer decreases it's efficacy? I do see improvement on the wrinkles and my skin is more even and glowy overall.
Hi Dr. Sam! Does Tretinoin short contact still have to be done at night like traditional Tret use, or can it be in the morning since the medication is being washed off the skin (+SPF of course)? Thank you so much for this helpful info. I began my Tretinoin short contact journey this week (so far so good!) and morning is much more convenient for me but I can't find any info on that. Thank you so much and btw you look lovely ❤
I’ve been using Tretinoin 0.05 $65.99 since Oct 2023, it’s brought out dark spots that were beneath my skin. Hasn’t faded any spots yet. I’ve been using Naturium Arbutin $39.95 and Naturium Tranexamic acid $39.95 with Tretinoin 6 nights a week. I’m on my second bottle of Arbutin and TXA. Hasn’t faded anything yet. So probably another two products that are waiting my money. Prices are here in Australia. I purchased Avene 0.1 Retrinal $82.95 for my neck. It’s made my chest break out in a red rash so I’ve stopped using it.
I would love to know your thoughts on using prescription Estriol cream on peri and post menopausal faces. Is this idea new? Does it help the signs of aging skin like sagging?
Found you recently and I love all your content. Could you please do a update video o a Melasma routine with Korean products please?
Thanks! Can we go the other way from cerave to the highest?
Dr. Ellis! Or anyone with tips on a weird side-effect:
My boyfriend (with normal/oily skin type) started using adapalene a few times a week, for a few weeks, and now he has lost some eyebrow hair and eyelashes! His hair on his head is fine/thin so we can't really tell any difference there yet, but is this is possible reaction from adapalene?? He read on reddit saying it could be... please make a video on that/busting myths! 😬
Lovely, super helpful video for starters in retinol with sensitive skin. At the moment I am using the turquoise Cerave serum (combined with cicaplast cream from La Roche Posay to smooth any irritation) every 1,2 nights. However I would like to step up and use something more intense. What would you recommend? Overall I struggle to find guidance as in this video but for intermediate level. That could actually be an idea for a future video 😊
This was very helpful, thank you! I was wondering why you did not include drugstore retinols such as Olay, Neutrogena and Roc, are they not good for sensitive skin?
Good question
I have sensitive skin and the cerave one was great, I could use it for neck and chest. But I needed better acne control so worked my way up for one year to tolerate adapalene
I was the blessed one with no problems with retinol for years and years. That was until I switched from Skinceuticals retinol 0.5 to their strongest 1% and oh boy, the peeling and flaking and burning was REAL😂
Do you have advice for over the counter and prescription melasma treatments and what products to avoid or makes it worse? My derm prescribed azelaic acid but it says on the bottle that it may cause dark spots so I don't know what to use
Hi Dr Sam Ellis. Could you please do a video comparing tazarotene and tretinoin, which is better for wrinkles and pigmentation, acne, postacne scars etc? Thank you! ❤
Stargazer from Maelove has been amazing for my sensitive skin.
I truly can’t tolerate tretinoin. But I have used Dr. Sam bunting Gran active retinoid. What do you think about this product? It seems to be OK on my sensitive rosacea skin.
Hi Dr. Ellis, huge prequel fan here. I think I have all but 2 products and am on my second bottle of redness reform. I just started 1% retinal, and just bought the versed granactive eye retinal. And then saw a video about how retinoids destroy the glands in the eyes. I am very concerned about this. Does granactive retinal do the same thing to those glands as retinoic acid? I can’t find any information in this. If it can have the same affect I will skip it. Thank you so much!!
After much experimentation, I think it's safe to say that I am allergic to Tretinoin. I break out with hives. I switched to a retinAL with Medik8 and my skin loved it, but it's pricey. Would you recommend Stratia after all that for something not quite as $$$ as Medik8?
I always wondered....what actually IS retinization... At a cellular level? 🤔
Because skin doesn't adapt or get used to products in general. Why to Tretinoin? And how?
Oh dr Sam this was definitely meant to be
I have been using diffrrn for the past two months and im frankly not sure if im purging or not. I always have acne popping up and they go away after a while. I feel like its definitely definitely helped with blackheads. But im starting to wonder if thats all there is to its potential. Will my acne ever stop? Im not complaining because i have one pimple but my skin is not clear by ny means
Geek and gorgeous retinal is affordable and brilliant
Do you recommend using a retinol cream on the neck?
Where would you go after getting used to the cerave? I didn’t realize there were gentler retinols than it and started there. I’m just now able to use it the majority of the week without issues and wondering if I should bump up?
What if cerave is tolerable, what do you bump up to?
I just started stratia night shift a few weeks ago based off your recommendation and my skin not being able to tolerate tretinoin. I’ve been getting some tiny little pimples- do you think this is just purging and will go away? Thanks in advance!
My favorite I think is prescription adapalene. Do you think these products work better for anti aging? Because it seems sooooo much easier to tolerate for me (and my rosacea skin) than tretinoin was.
Stratia night shift is the retinol I'm using right know.
My fav retinal options: #1 Medik8 Crystal Retinal - encapsulated.and not irritating, comes in 5 strengths. #2 Beauty of Joseon - encapsulated and less irritating. My issue is my eyes became sooooo very dry, uncomfortable and stings (from dryness) - I had to avoid my eye area completely - i.e. brow bone area, eye lids, under eyes / bags and part of my crow's feet - :(. Dr Ellis - is this an adjustment period or is it true that retinoids can permanently damage / atrophy the oil and aqueous glands and giving me permanent dry eyes ??
Can the Stratia Night Shift Serum be used with Azelaic acid? I have rosacea and have been having very good luck with applying The Ordinary 10% Azelaic acid every night and a moisturizer… Would it be a mistake to try to introduce once a week and then twice a week… And would it be contraindicated for the 10% acid acid?
I’m using azaleic acid to help with my rosacea. Could i introduce a retinol in my skincare routine?
I have rosacea which is dry and sensitive and I use differin gel every night!
What is the best beginner friendly retinol product for sensitive/rosacea skin??
Can you use a retinol product if you have rosacea? I have sensitive skin, use fragrance free products. Thank you.
What would be a good next step retinol after the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum? Been using for a while and tolerate it really well so I am ready for the next strength 😊 Been eyeing the Naturium .05% Retinaldehyde but not sure if that would be too strong for a next step.
@@AnaC17 I think that’s a great option! Something a little less intense would be the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1!
@@DrSamEllis thank you so much for the recommendation! Will look into that one 😊
I love A313!
I recently watched your Short about how to treat a cut or wound. You said to change the dressing once a day. Does that change if the cut is on your hand and the bandaging gets wet? Even if it’s just the adhesive part? Should I just keep washing it and changing bandages? I grew up in a house where we were taught to “let it dry”. I know that’s not the right thing to do.
As far as sensitivity where does Differin gel fall with these products? I’m trying to gauge whether or not I should give any of these products a try or just give it up. 😕
I’m STRUGGLING with peeling! I’ve been using 0.04% tret for months now, sandwiching with a thicker cream and only using a few times a week and I’m still peeling. Any suggestions welcome! 😅
I am 16 weeks postpartum and recently restarted using retinol. I use the Cerave one at the moment. It's great on my face, but my neck finds almost everything irritating recently, even the Paula's Choice Azelaic Acid, which I used during pregnancy. Not sure what happened with my skin on the neck 😅
The neck is often more sensitive for many people unfortunately ☺️ you definitely aren’t alone, it really is quite common 🩵
What is a good rx or over counter cream for stretch marks!
Hi! I’m madhu. I have a lot of dots mark on my body. Could u tell me a treatment please? I have a struggled with this problem to three years . Kindly reply me.
The cereve one always breaks me out but retin-A is fine on my skin
I startet Isntree Retinol ex and after Geek&Gorgeous Retinal 😊
I'm really looking for some advice please. Ive been using retinoids for 2 weeks and I've had no irritation at all. No dry skin or anything. I thought this was one of the side effects or you was meant to get side effects. I'm using Carolyn Hirons retinoid 2
Some people don't have side effects.
@@db-gb5xi thank you just didn't know if I was doing something wrong
She explained that in the video that some people are blessed with little or no irritation.
I was going for night shift as a beginner retinol, I love statia, however I have mild rosacea, was thinking about the innisfree cica retinol - super low dose but says nightly use ? Thoughts ?
Or versed press restart? I emailed them and they told me the concentration. Very low. 2 forms of retinol and encapsulated, i would need to look at my email to confirm the percentage.
SkinMedica retinol works on my sensitive skin!
Is skinbetter alpharet good for sensitive skin? I was not sure since it has glycolic acid
I’m 39 and have tried chemical exfoliators but they never seem to be enough. My skin still will feel scaly almost within a day or 2 and it’s never softer. I’ve always gone back to physical exfoliators like Dr. Brandts or something similar. Any suggestions ? Thank you
Can tretinoin under eyes cause more wrinkles or fat loss?
Have you had buffalo fat removal?? Your face shape looks soo different compared to 3 years ago videos
Does a higher dose of retin-a/tretinoin work faster than a lower dose?
Yes, if you can tolerate it daily
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Hi Dr Sam, please can i use retinol in the bikini line? i have very Stubborn hyperpigmentation in that area and it have been there at least 4 years old now, any recommendation for effective results please and take my sensitive skin into consideration?!
@@mariamsmaoui8084 hi there! I have a RUclips video on body hyperpigmentation (including this area)
@@DrSamEllis Thank you very much Dr Sam, i really appreciate your videos
my facial girl uses retinol by skincentuals
Have you checked out DRMTLGY's HPR eye cream?
Why don`t you even mention retinAl? Soo much more potent than retinol and doesn`t create irritation. I don`t see why anyone would even use retinol anymore in year 2024?