3 Things A Dermatologist Says You MUST Avoid When Using Differin / Retinoids for Acne
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- Опубликовано: 28 фев 2018
- Differin is a fantastic and well-tolerated acne solution - but it's essential it's combined with the right support products to ensure it delivers with minimal side effects. Here are my 3 vital must-nots when using this awesome tool. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT!
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The content seen in this video is provided only for medical educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional help individually if you suffer from any dermatological condition. Due to the volume of patients seen in clinic, and to the unique nature of skin, Dr. Bunting is unable to respond to every query on these videos.
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1. Avoid fragrance
2. Avoid scrubs, cleansing brushes, and other mechanical exfoliants
3. Avoid Essential Oils, most oils are pointless [does this include tea tree oil to treat scarring? Unclear]
ArinInQuotes Tea tree oil do ntg to scarring lol
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How about rosehip oil?
Thank you
Salute pal
It always surprises me that the majority of skincare still contains fragrance, whether you are using differin or not. Emma x
actual explanation starts at
1.28
suvi0910 thanks
Thanks to to to everyone all
Thanks, I really couldn't wait one whole minute and 27 seconds.
Expert advice from someone knowledgable & qualified, thank you Dr Sam x
Avoid waxing when using Tretinoin. It will literally remove the top layers of your skin.
Miss Alina what about threading them?
I didn’t know and I waxed my upper lip, it was BLACK
Yes been there lol
I JUST did that . Any advice? HELP!
amommyof2 stop your medication for a week or two then go back same thing when you over exfoliating stop then go after a week
So appreciate these tips for retinoids . Very helpful.Thanks,Dr. Sam.
Super useful!!! Thank you sooo much for sharing your expertise. You obviously practice what you preach ❤
Absolutely love this! Thank you.
Great advice for skincare in general, not just for retinoid users :-) I've been using fragrance free products for years now and if I accidentally buy something with fragrance, it literally punches me in the face immediately. Why would anyone want to smell their moisturizer all day?
All three of these irritate my skin without differin. I’ve been cutting them out. I recently started using differin just on tzone so good to know I’m on the right track on what I’ve cut. Great video - to the point and factual as always.
Very helpful, thank you! I'd love to see a video on how to properly apply them.
Hi, thanks for making this video. Would you say that a cleanser with tea-tree oil in it is a no-no then? I'm using Epiduo and wondering whether this would apply here too? Thank you.
Helpful video! Do you ever see a connection between RetinA and paronychia?
Love this video. Thanks
I’m confused you have promoted Sisley products before but they are LOADED with essential oils ? 🤨🤔
I have a question 🤔 I would use it during my night time routine with a Moisturiser that's fragrance free. Would it be okay for my morning routine to use a Vitamin C serum and then a moisturizer and sunscreen.
I was wondering why my breakouts were not stopping with the Retinoid i was using. Turns out i was using a serum that has orange and citrus oils, extracts and fragrance . Gosh. As soon as i removed that specific serum my skin stopped freaking out.
Thank you, super helpful!
Thank you for this video. Your skin is beautiful
Appreciate your video on this topic. Am planning to start a Retin A product. My md gave me a compounded variety from his own pharmacy at his office which also contains hylaronic acid plus niacinimide. Now it says it’s for acneic skin. I’m 66with dry , dehydrated skin. I have the lowest dose and only plan to start once weekly. Do you think I will run in to trouble from this preparation? I wanted the one with the moisturizer base . I probably shouldn’t have filled it there. I told him I really wanted to get my Retin A from India, as so many women do here in the States. I’ve researched this as have many others. Well he refused to give me a script under those circumstances. I can understand his trepidation, but I don’t think this prep will be appropriate for me and I’m afraid I’ll run into more drying than necessary.
Do you have an opinion, Dr. Sam? Actually, I should have posted this to your skincare club. My mistake.
Thanks, Rachel.
What do you think of supplements such as Lumity. Or are they unnecessary provided you are eating a balanced diet? Thanks
hello, i was wondering if using coconut oil as a makeup remover is ok to use before i cleanse my face and put the differin gel on?
I know you do not recommend essential oils however what do you think about rosehip from my research it is non comedogenic. I ask, as although I have acne, I still have dry skin. I have been using from a few months with no issues. Please let me know your thoughts.
Thank you for y our very informative video. I would like to know how I can take care of the skin of a teenager. Thanks again.:)
Hi Dr Sam. You mentioned staying away from essential oils, esp if you are acne prone. Does this apply to all oils such as tea tree oil or an antioxidant one like Fresh's Seaberry Oil? Thanks.
Same question for me I use tumeric oil for my redness it works wonders
Can you combine azealiac acid and Adapalene in one routine ? I feel like I need something else to use while using Adapalene but don’t no what else I can use.
hello dr, how about differin with azelic acid?
So can you use c&e and rosalieve with tretinoin?
Hi Dr! Can I use good molecules discoloration serum with differin gel together at my nighttime routine?
Hello Dr Bunting. My 14 year old suffers from acne. My question to you is what is the difference between Defferin and Retin A? He recently starting using my Retin A 0.5 but I'm not sure if that is a good idea. Please advice. Thank you!
It's all on the differin faq page, including not using differin in conjunction with products containing aha or bha.
Hi Dr. Sam, I have been watching your videos religiously for the past few weeks as I struggle with my skin. Although alot of your videos adress my skin concerns I wanted to explain my situation for some advice. I used to have combination to oily, sensitive, and acne prone skin. I have been struggling with severe cystic acne for a few years now, I'm currently 18 years old. I have tried everything from not washing my face at all to the 10 step routine and nothing seemed to work. Last week I visited the health center at my school and got a prescription clindamecin and benzoyl peroxide topical gel (probably didn't spell it correctly). It has been working wonders for my acne however my cheeks are extremely dry and flaky. While my t-zone is still relatively oily. I have realized that the 10 step korean skin care routine does not suit my skin and I am struggling to figure out which products to keep in my routine and which products to get rid of. I have decided to keep the basic cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen, and my acne medication. However I am wondering if a toner, exfoliator, and mask is worth adding onto my regime? People say that toners add extra cleansing and is a great foundation for moisturizer as well as balances your ph levels. With exfoliator I'm wondering if it's important since it gets rid of dead skin cells and clogged pores. And lastly there are the sheet masks which hydrate and clay masks for black heads and generally detoxifying your skin. Currently I would like to keep my skincare simple but with exfoliator, toner, and masks I am really on the fence. What would you advice for my skin?
Definitely give Mandelic acid a go ! Probably the most gentle form of a chemical exfoliant and works amazingly paired with benzoyl peroxide
How about jojoba oil as a moisturizer before applying differin?
QUESTION
I am in Jamaica and we have a product name "Sali Res" which I believe was working for the month I was using it but then I order Differin Adapalene recently I am afraid to use the Sali Res and Adapalene. Could let me know if it can be used Sali Res AM and Adapalene PM. These are used with Moisture and Sunscreen AM and Moisturer in PM
Is it ok to use azelaic acid and adapalene together? My GP says it's not. Does she mean literally together, or can I use them separately, as in one in the morning and one at night?
I use differn adapalene every other day, am I able to use a chemical exfoliant on the days when I’m not using differn?
Good info, ty😊
Can I use masks while using differin?
While I am waiting on my refill for retin-a is it okay to use diffferin until the refill is ready? I wasn't sure if my skin might be upset with the differin inbetween...
Please Dr Bunting, do topical retinoids stimulate facial hair growth or change vellus hair to terminal hair,
I have been using very mild 0.05%? La Roche Posay retinol for a few months now. I have a background of prominent vellus facial hair however I feel it may be getting slightly worse. If course there can be so many other causes but I was wondering whether hair stimulation is something to be aware of in topical retinoids or not.
Thank you for your videos and time!
i use differen and my moisturiser is seba med is it good or bad ? can someone answer me a good answer.
What about benzoyl peroxide? I got their otc cleanser to go with the differin gel. Is that too harsh? I’m getting a little flaky. Maybe I should get the gentle cleanser?
Do i need to avoid sticky rice ? In asian we often say sticky rice can make the wound fester but tretinoin doesnt make the wound cut or open so i wonder is it ok ?
i am on retinol tretman i wana use my home laser any one have idea about thet !?
Super useful! Thank you :-)
Hi dr Sam , could I use a lightning cream in the night along with differin , to treat PIH non acne related ,lightning creams such as Tebiskin LC or SkinTech blend and bleach , no hydroquinone in these
what about vitamin c creamo or serum? can i use it one day day and then the other night differing and then again other night vitamin c and then the other again differin?
Can I use lumivoid in the morning and retina A at night?
I have a cream with adapalen in it and a serum with niacinamide, is that a dangerous combo ?
Can i apply my Adapelene clindamycin phosphate every night and apply my tretinoin 1x aweek?
Hey , i have a dbt. Adaplene 0.1 %gel worked me. But often i got pimple. After the 6 month of use this gel show miracle. Lot of my scars are removed and lot of acne faded away. I also used that gel yesterday. But my dermatologist prescribed me a combination gel (clindamycin phosphate, allantoin & nicotinamide gel) today. She asked me to use twice a day. Is that okay Sudden stop of Adaplene gel. And start this gel??
Plz reply
Can you use a mask once in a while to help get rid of blackeads which differin bring up ? Thanks
I use adaplene gel from 3 weeks but i feel not any dryness because it makes my skin more oily,shiny when in the past i used this gel that time my skin make more dryer .it is good or not? Will my skin improve using for8 weeks? Pls rpl
Hi Dr Sam I apply cerave pm moisturize solution in night after washing my face and applied differin adapelene 0.1% last 4 nights - I don’t have much pimples but I have more black and white heads- I applied thinking this will help and reduce fine lines on my face and I will have younger skin. But I am red , dry and flaky. So I stopped applying differin and waiting skin to become normal. What you advise ?
Can i use pimple patches in the morning?
What about moisturizers that might have essential oils in them? 😬
Can someone tell me that its okay to differin cream instead of differin gel? I bought the cream thinking that its the gel. I don't know if the gel is better or not compared to the cream. Can i still get the same results either way?
Can you use retinol from Neutrogena when using retinoid diffen gel?
Can I use Differin with Neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair?? I have both but don’t want to cause irritation, my skin reacts well to both!
The last prescription I received from my derma is Teranex (glycolic acid soap) and adapalene gel 0.1 +(monthly glycolic peel) but due to this covid-19 I couldn’t be able to go for follow up. NOW I’M LOST. I’m breaking out again! 😭 i took isotretinoin last June-Dec 2019. Does anyone here can tell me what should I do. ☹️
Hi! You really helped me so thank u very muchhhh!!! but I have a question please answer me,
Can we use other serums while using differin gel? (such as the ordinary serums)
You can use the serums in the morning when you don't apply Differin Gel after rinsing your face with water. It's better to wait at list 12 weeks to introduce other products in the same regimen with Differin. I use Alpha Arbutin 2% + Ha (The Ordinary) and Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% in the morning regimen
Depends which serums. HA and Niacinamide are fine or even beneficial to use together with retinoids, but some like AHAs and Vitamin C should absolutely not be used in the same routine.
Do some of your own research and look into which chemicals are okay to use in one routine :)
Can I take steam during adapaline use ?
Can I use retinol by Paula's choice one night and adapalene for other nights?
Can you mix Differin with Alpha Arbutin 2% and Aezlic acid 10%?
Can i include ceramide cream with differin?
Great video, though I'm surprised you didn't mention avoiding waxing!
please don't wax while using differin it will tear your skin off. Personal experience.
u guys are fine stop being pussies
@@matthewmccarty9991 bro its not about the pain, its the fact that it will literally TEAR the skin off with the hair. its no joke.
I can second that my face looked horrific
@@bridgetswan5099 Personal experience? I feel bad for you, but thanks for warning me!
What about an oil cleanser followed by a foam cleanser?
Could you please let me know could I use aha and bha acids with differin? Tnx 😘
I really like to use an aha every 4th night in place of my differin. It really helps to minimize the flaking from differin. And I use Paula's choice bha in the mornings. These 3 things have drastically changed my skin.
Can i use aloe vera gel after differin
my eyes are stinging a few days after using and I have redness/ irritation in the corner of my eye, would eye drops be a good way to treat it? What do you recommend?
bri bri this happened to me, don’t put the cream anywhere near your eyes - but if you put a thin layer of aquaphore / Vaseline on your eyelids and the corners of your eyes, it acts as a barrier if you accidentally get some near it! Hope that helps :)
My only question is... How will I removed my water resistant sunscreen of I can't use oils?
so i'm on my 2nd week of adapalene
and I have not been peeling but sometimes my face feels itchy and when I scratched it a bit, the area where I scratched turned really red I was so scared
If you’re using it every night, might want to back off to every 3rd or 4th night for a week, and slowly work to every 2nd or 3rd night the next week or so, until you can tolerate it 5-7 nights a week. You can also buffer it by applying moisturizer, waiting 20-30 minutes, then applying a pea-sized amount of the Differin. Hope this helps.
@@Lvmykidos2 Thank uu
can i use inkey salicylic acid wash before differin?
What do you think about the drunk elephant brand
Can I use vitiman c oil
Thank you so much for the informative video. I have a question: my main concern is preventative anti ageing, I have dry skin and I am using adapalene 0.1, is advisable to use an OTC 1% retinol also or would that be overkill? Which is the better option from an anti-aging perspective?
Use them on alternating nights. But try to get tretinoin if you can.
@@mave143 That s a great advice. I ve been thinking the same things. Tretinoin is more effective for antiaging than adapalene, according to the studies.
What most interested me to know was what retinoid has been the most studied for:
Adapalene: works best for acne
Tretinoin: works best for antiaging
Tazarotene: works best for psoriasis
Of course, all of them fight antiaging but some are better at other things described just above.
@@r.popescu488 that's all very true! My father is a dermatologist, so I'm brainwashed about tretinoin! 💜
Can I use differen at night and lactic acid at morning ?
Hi, for number 2 no cleansing brushes, does it inclue no Clarisonic? They're advertised to 'massage' and bring circulation to the epidermis and promote collagen production. Is that true?
Adil Hakim clarisonic should def be avoided while using adapalene. made that mistake about 8 years ago when i had acne and started on retinoids while using all the wrong products in my skincare routine. now, as a 22 year old, i love using retinoids for preventing aging and unclogging pores. i just use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer (cerave brand), my retinoid, and sunscreen. before cleansing at night i remove my mascara, brows and sunscreen with micellar water and a cotton round. anything else is too harsh.
Plz reply 🙏I have been using 0.025% tretinoin cream and clindamycin & nicotinamide gel for the last 1 month. At first my face was a little dry, but then nothing happened. Others said that their skin would come out but nothing happened to me. Instead, There is also tiny bumps pimples n blackheads. Did it work on my face? What should i do??? I am 21
some people said me in this age this cream should not use, is it right
In terms of removing makeup, I find essential oils to work best so I don't irritate my skin trying to remove my makeup completely. I also find that the silicone mechanical brush helps remove my makeup and cleanses my face thoroughly. I only wash my face at night as well. Is this a bad regimen?
Ελιοάβετ Cartagena try a cleansing oil like Neutrogena’s light makeup removing cleansing oil. Then use a regular face wash. Oil breaks down makeup and dirt better than a physical brush.
I’ve been using Tactupump (adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) every night for the past five years. I find that while it does keep my cystic acne at bay, my skin is never clear and I still have regular acne. Recently I’ve started to wonder if this longtime usage will have adverse effects in the future (extra sun damage etc.) and if I should try a different product to see if it clears my skin up.
Wow that sucks has it gotten better?
Should I continue using differin now that my acne is gone?
What about rosehip oil?
Hi Dr Sam, could you please inform us of what blue light from computer, iPad and phone screens are doing to our skin? Is spf enough to protect our face? I often like to use my iPad in the evening with no make up on, cleansed face and my night time skincare done. Am I opening myself up to pigmentation issues?
dldl I have the same question.
And me!
I am concerned about that too
me too! would really like to know xx
Yes please let us know the answer 😅
Can you use salicylic acid 2% together with differin? or should I use one in the morning and the other at night?
Robert, according to my dermatologist, use Differin at night and salicylic acid in the morning.
Can I use differin during summer? With sunscreen of course.
golub boris yes
If i use Retinol is there any point in me buying adapalene?
Can I use benzoyl peroxide facewash, then layer on azelaic and adapalene?
boots4B1&B2 do the adapalene at night
I do not have acne and I am planning on using Differin for dark spots, pores and overall anti-aging (I do not have access to Tretinoin). Will Differin work for my intended purpose?
Valeska Silva yes :)
Hello, I’ve been using Differin for about a year now and I’ve noticed taht my skin gets really oily . My skin was never that oily before and I moisturize and use the Neutrogena ultra gentle foaming cleanser. I get oilier in summer but drier in winter . I use Differin every other night. I was wondering what I could do to reduce possible irritation ? Is this normal ?
Osvaldo Torres OMG I thought this was me. Lol we are going through the same exact thing using the same products unbelievable
What about a tea tree toner? Is that too much of an essential oil?
Is it okay to use adapelene gel with night cream?
Yes, but depends which cream
I use differin cleanser the gel and moisturizer
assuming my skin is tough and not sensitive.. to maximize effect of these two actives
should i use niacinamide first then adapalene or vice versa?
Dr dray says moisturizer wirh niacinamide, let skin dry then differin. Im trying that out
Great vid! I’ve been using Differin for nearly 5 months and my congested forehead acne has gone! Is it safe to just continue to use Differin and when the tube has finished get more and more and use for the long term? Or do I move on to something else?
Please can anyone help me with this question? Many thanks 🙏🏽
I’m pretty sure you can use it long term even if your acne is gone. My brother has been getting a prescription for it for about a year now.
You can use it for prevent acne
Good info-at first I thought the candle might light her hair on fire.
Omg me too. I am screaming inside, move the candle. I love candles but have strict rules.
Omg. I thought the same.
Why? She wasn't too close to it
You made me chuckle, so you deserve a like. 😆
🤣🤣🤣
This wasn’t in the video but wear sunscreen! Retinoids make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen regardless though :)
True. You'd hope people would already know to wear sunscreen, wouldn't you.
So after putting differin i can still put sunscreen? Been searching for answers like this
Only if your skin has been sensitised to the retinoid. If your skin has not been sensitised by the retinoid, then it is not sensitised to the sun
Can you use vitamin c serums while using this product? And when should u do it after or before
Use vit c in the morning and retinol at night
Oh :( im starting adapalene and i use tea tree oil, is that bad? Should i stop it?
Yes. Stop the tea tree oil. Has no date backing up any benefits but can cause a load of problems and irritation.
Does essential oil include essential oil diffusers?
No, just don't put EOs on your skin where you are also putting Differin. diffusers just make the air smell nice (and some help you calm down)