In the left pic, she’s battling a severe breakout across her forehead and cheeks. Question. But, I agree, with everything else you said. Tretinoin can be purchased online or over-the-counter in cream or gel forms, but not in the same concentration as Retin … ", There is one thing to be wary of though re retinol: it can cause slight irritation at first, so if you decide to try it out – start small (a pea-sized amount a couple of times a week should do it! The first retinol product I ever used was FutureDerm’s Time-Release one and I slowly built up on application frequencies. I feel so depressed. I just bought all the lines from Paula’s choice. My night time is Tatchas cleanser then niamicide by ordinary then retinol then moisturizer. My acne struggles have been on going for years. If you’re not prone to them, and start using a retinol cream with comedogenic ingredients, that may indeed be what’s causing the problem. It does seem like there shouldn’t have been anything else to purge. Or is rarin a the reason for those tiny bumps. Purging happens when there are breakouts brewing underneath your skin. I wanted to ask though, you say retinol does work for the red, irritated sort of acne (the one it has caused incidentally), what is the alternative in this case? Salicylic acid gets inside the pores and removes all the crap that clogs them out and causes breakouts. Stacey, oh no! Hello, WORLD! I bought a somewhat pricey Peter Thomas Roth retinol serum, and I broke out. I struggled with acne for 7 years since a face surgery after an accident. I have used gentle ingredients and harsh ingredients with no real luck. And I’m prescribed with pero bar (a benzoyl peroxide cleansing bar). But if you have oily or acne-prone skin, chances are a breakout is already brewing underneath the surface of your skin. She wrote: "Know I had horrible cystic acne a year or two before the left picture and felt alone, and would cry almost daily." My diet has even been altered for the sake of clear skin – and overall health of course. Practically, it’s not as common as retinyl palmitate is less powerful than other forms of vitamin A. I have always had relatively good skin, but had a random breakout of whiteheads (closed comedones) on my forehead back in March. So I am 29. also what kind of moisturizer is good to use with the retinol cream??? I think if you are not a dermatologist you really have no research. Download your FREE 'Best Anti-Aging Skincare Routine" cheatsheet to find out what really works to prevent aging and minimise wrinkles (plus, weekly tips). I have some breakouts, hoping that the’purging’ period will soon come to an end. Almost twice the amount of … Why You Should Stick With Retinol Even If It Makes You Breakout (And What To Do About It). Hi Gio, I have been battling acne for about six years and it had finally mostly cleared up when I went to an acne clinic. Rebecca, I feel for your daughter. I started the dosage morning and night and now I hate my face. Yet, retinol is not known to cause breakouts. On the right, her face is significantly smoother (read: completely acne-free. My ugliest retinol uglies were from prescription 0.05 percent tretinoin by Actavis. I currently just use PC’s Antioxidant Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Serum which has some retinol in it I believe. In between the first two treatment I used it once a week. But even 1% would be too high for a beginner. You’re a beautiful woman with lots of good qualities, values and skills. I have read the entire blog and I have researched if it’s normal to purge with tretinoin cream and I am so confused (very overwhelming reading all these different opinions)! I started on new years so currently it has just been over three weeks since I’ve switched skincare routines. Monica, it really is the best. Retinol combats signs of aging such as clogged pores, UV damage as well as fine lines and wrinkles. (I asked around town and they don’t do this with all of their clientele so I feel better knowing it isn’t just for self promotion and sales) I was placed on a Green Tea Cleanser, 2% Salicylic Acid (morning toner only), low dosage of Retinol (evening use only), a Green Tea Moisturizer, and a Zinc Oxide based Sunscreen specifically formulated for acne prone skin. My derma prescribed me with tretinoin. That can keep oil production under control, too. Sharmeen, check out this post for the best retinol products for beginners: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/strength-retinol-need/. It can make your skin more prone to sun damage. I am exhausted of having this skin. If you’re prone to acne, then this reaction is normal. By Jessica Migala That way, if your skin reacts badly, you’ll know what to avoid. I’m using La Roche Posay’s Redermic R. What do you know about this one? I just wanted to say thank you for posting this. Amy, after 6 weeks, the worst should be over. Unfortunately, my normal skin is now extremely dry. That’s awful! I’m not sure if it’s the product or the purge and if I should keep going. I can’t even lay on a pillow with how inflamed the cysts are. sorry if i rambled, im just so sad about the status of my face right now and im wondering if you have any insight about this? The breakouts should disappear within a couple of weeks but you can try using a leave-in exfoliant with salicylic acid to speed up the process. It’s enough that I am self conscious about it, but not enough that I am embarrassed to go out of the house (as described by some above). I’m torn on whether I should quit altogether or maybe there is an ingredient thats making me breakout? I dont ever wear makeup. I just started with Retinol, it is my second day with Roc Retinol Correxion deep wrinkle night cream, I already got 3 pimples, I guess I will stop for a couple of days before the next time I apply the cream. should i still continue using it? Lucy is Women Health’s digital editor, social media specialist and the go-to girl for all things holistic wellness. My entire skin is covered in clumps of cysts. Hi Gio. I’m a tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and author on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever - every day. Anything longer than that and I’d say you’re doing something that’s making your skin very unhappy. I had happily gotten my skin care regimen down to simply soap once, sometimes twice, a day and lotion. Hi. I don’t have 6 months or even 6 weeks to wait. Once you’ve done this, you can gently introduce salicylic acid to clear up the breakouts. Hey, so I’m 24 and started experiencing hormonal acne this past year. How likely is it that my skin will get worse before better? I didn’t break out but it left my skin really dry at first. My face is so dry and messed up with acne and spots all over.I had a nearly perfect facial skin until I started breaking out recently and a friend’ recommended clinicians complex containing 10% of retinol . That’s what makes you truly beautiful. My skin broke out soooooo bad! I was instructed this nightly routine: apply the Tretinoin mixed with CerVa PM (small pea size amount) to the face. Retinol acts as an exfoliant and also "balances sebum production, consequently shrinking the pores to prevent them from getting clogged and inflamed," says Nussbaum. I’ve been using Skinceuticals 1.0 retinol for the past two weeks. It is strange because I know that the Dr. Dennis Gross serum is a really good product – but perhaps my skin just didn’t react well to it. Thank you! I started breaking out a little more than normal but this is now my third week and I am still breaking out on my cheeks not cystic but big whiteheads. I think it’s gentle enough to be used daily but only after your skin has become used to it. This oil can cause breakouts. thanks so much!! I’ve never had acne this bad. Benzyl Peroxide and Tretinoin help each other, but do not use Salicylic acid if you’re using Tretinoin. But unlike the majority of the ‘solutions' out there, this one has some actual cred. As it’s been six weeks though, I’d ask your doctor if it can prescribe you benzoyl peroxide in a serum or cream form. : Paula’s Choice Niacinamide 10% Booster VS The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%. Either way, stop using it immediately and get yourself a salicylic acid exfoliant. Feeling soooo insecure. After the first night I noticed that I had visible pores on my cheeks where I had none before and I was worried it was from the retinol I so tried to find info on the net about retinol but almost everything I read claimed retinol made pores smaller so I thought perhaps it was just a strange phase and used the retinol … Maybe there was something else in the formula that trigger it. My skin got smoother but my pimples just keeps on popping out literally anywhere. It’s so bad I definitely can’t go out in public. Before The NeoStrata ProSystem Retinol Peel. It gets rid of old and damaged skin cells and replaces than with new, smoother cells. Here’s the thing about retinol: it’s not so much the ingredients in it that cause it to work so well, it’s moreso what they do. Please guide me. I’ve definitely seen an improvement in my skin texture and pigmentation but I wonder if by now all my whiteheads and blackheads should have gone? Always wait at least 15-30 minutes after cleansing and applying any other skin care products to your skin before you apply tretinoin to help reduce peeling and dryness. I did updates at 9 months, 2 years, and 3 years, but after the 3-year update I got a Fraxel Dual Laser treatment done so I wasn't going to do any more Retin-A updates. Hi Gio – yes, that’s the one. That usually helps. I heard retinol shouldn’t be mixed with L-Ascorbic acid (which drunk elephant day serum has.). My doctor put me on birth control and now after 5 months my skin is back to normal. When the skin heals, you can reintroduce it starting with lower doses and with 1-2 applications a week. My research then led me here. My Dermatologist said my acne was hormonal and moved to actzone. I really am thinking about throwing in the towel because it’s awful. Retinol speeds up this natural exfoliating process. Learn more about the improvements to expect before and after Retinol. My derm said this was from the tretinoin. Skin experts say that retinol is the best product for anti aging .. so I’m going to keep on using it . But I did, for the entire 6 weeks. It’s called “purging”. From all the comments above, it is evident that the 10% is too harsh for my skin as a beginner. If there aren’t any, you won’t have to deal with it. But it can be so harsh at first. I’ve checked the GoPure retinol cream and, while it’s good for anti aging, it’s best suited for dry skin. Do you know? Mmm… Could there be anything else in the product that’s causing the problem? Tretinoin accelerates the skin’s natural exfoliating process so it brings these breakouts to the surface earlier than that they naturally would on their own. I still get the occasional pimple around that time of the month but it seems the longer I take the birth control the better my skin has been getting. Alcide, yes, it best to start small with retinol and only use it three times a week or so. These are the only two exfoliants that can help your cysts heal faster. It just brings to the surface now what would naturally have appeared one or two weeks later. Do these tests to find out which one is it: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/purging-breakout-difference/. It’ll help the breakouts heal faster. Are you exfoliating with salicylic or mandelic acid? Retinol is just bringing to the surface what would have appeared there anyway, just later. I’ve been given Isotrex, do you think I will experience an initial breakout as I’ve just gone to a stronger retinol? When I used it- I got 3 small pimples within the first 2 weeks or so in the places where I usually get pimples which I guess was purging. What should I do now. If retinol doesn’t work as a spot treatment, then benzoyl peroxide is a good alternative. Hey! A313) after visiting France. I’m scouring the internet looking for positive reinforcement about the Retin-A treatment I just started about 2 weeks ago. 3. DON’T USE SALICYLIC ACID WITH TRETINOIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! My skin was doing well during the first 2 weeks, but then i suddenly had a breakout. Hang in there! To wrap up this long story, how much longer should typical results continue to be worse? Since then, I’ve never looked back, and now use retinol regularly. If that doesn’t work anymore, try either tea tree oil (pure) or sulfur. Retinol, vitamin A, generates cells turnover in the dermis layer of the skin, but this has nothing to do with purging skin of acne. And from your comment, it seems your skin was fine while you were using it, right? Retin A Before and After Acne. I upgraded to Avibon (a.k.a. By speeding up the exfoliating process, retinol unveils it much sooner. Did retinol “make” your breakout? Janessa, I experienced the same at first. I wanted something stronger I guess. Should i discontinue using it. i mostly get my acnes on my chin area and forehead. If anything, it would prevent the acne. Thanks! They also had me do a complete overhaul of skin care products. Or do you have to use it over your entire face? Read on to find out. Im losing hope How long is this purging period going to last? Claire, it’s hard to tell for sure, but sounds like a purge. How Often to Apply Retinol. Related: Benzoyl Peroxide VS Salicylic Acid: Which One Should You Choose? Brenda, glad you find my blog useful. Try switching to another retinol treatment and see if it helps. Mercy, sorry to hear about your problem. Give it a couple more weeks and if things doesn’t get better, ditch it. Should i be putting moisturizer before or after the retinol? I have read your entire blog and find it most informative – I recently started using the Go Pure system and got small red spots tender if touched and think I need to hold off the nightly Retinol and just use it every 3rd night until my skin gets use to it – your opinion would be appreciated – I did stop the Retinol all together and the red tender places went away all together – so should I start back only using every 2nd or 3rd night? Hi I ‘ve been using retino a 0.025 for 6 weeks now. The result? They cancel each other out. ... And the congested pores on my nose looked a lot smaller too. I’d also cut back on frequency for a while. I fear increasing large open pores. Does The Ordinary Skincare work? I had only just started and a couple weeks in, I had to stop for about a week. I guess that happens. Everywhere you look, there seems to be a before and after picture of women’s acne condition improving upon only using Retin A. What I would do is go back to your original routine, including benzoyl peroxide. It may be that this form of vitamin A is too gentle for you. The Ordinary Retinol 1% is great but not for your skin type! Cristina, I think we will have to agree to disagree on this one. Wait 5 mins for the tretinoin to settle, then apply a small pea size of the Dapsone to face/acne areas. In post titled, ‘Hard work and retinol rlly makes a difference,’ Reddit user Egotr4p shared a side-by-side snap of her skin before-and-after using the product. My derm prescribed tretinoin .025% to start using every 3rd night, but after everything i have read online, I am TERRIFIED to use it. Unfortunately tretinoin after causes purging so it’ll be worse for a while before it gets better. why not join the tribe to become a stronger, better you? if you’re open to switching, consider one of these: http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2016/04/18/best-retinol-products/. In today's post, I'm doing a 5-Year Retin-A Update showing results on wrinkles in Before & After photos. I use the tretinoin every other day. Julianna, I’m not sure why you would use a retinoid for milia? If you’re not comfortable with tretinoin, you can start with a small concentration of retinol to give your skin time to get used to vitamin A (tretinoin is a higher strength of retinol) and see how it goes. Mad the switch asap. Valerie, oh no, sorry to hear that! I have been breaking out quite badly but I have read many articles about the purge so I’ve been keeping faith that this will be over soon. Unfortunately, Differin often makes things way worse before it makes them better. Did you know your skin renew itself about every 28 days? I’m praying this purge phase isn’t a myth. but i just started with aczone right away. I’m thinking of trying a retinol to help clear this issue, but I don’t know what to get and what dosage since it would be my first time using it. I had 6 weeks of treatment, including Isolaz treatment as well salicylic 20% peel while using Skinceuticals .3% retinol in between treatments, I am also on antibiotics (Lymecycline) . This tiny molecule helps lubricate joints and keep skin plump, … If you have dry or normal skin, all’s good. I have been using retinol for 5 months now, and although it has helped clear my skin, I am dealing with excessive oily skin! Ita, those are definitely possibilities. I have read that it can cause purging but I have huge white heads all over and my cheeks are covered in red marks. Cell turnover and purging are two different things. Do you think it may have been a reaction to that? What do I do to regain my glowing skin within the shortest possible time?? A couple days before I was about to start the new week, my face absolutely blew up (is blown up now) with an insane amount of red pimples, mostly all whiteheads along my cheeks and jawline and more comedonal acne on my forehead than I’ve ever seen. I also started to break out in areas that I usually don’t including nose and forehead. I’d recommend you keep using the retinol for a couple more weeks to see if the bumps stop. I’m so tempted to quit using it but if the purge thing is true… it would make sense to stick it out. Of course, that doesn’t mean there can’t be something else in the product that causes breakouts. I wanted to still do the resting days so I bought the big clear acne kit and the big skin balancing kit and then the a ton of extra products like the c15 super booster, another serum, and another hydrator. Leaves skin looking firm and hydrated. Secondly, I am supposed to carry on with higher percentage, but do I have to go back to twice a week or should it be every other night? Exfoliates would cause purging since they scrub off skin cells that expose what’s underneath. My weekly treatments consist of a Clay Mask, Benzoyl Peroxide 5%, and a 10% Glycolic Acid Tonner. Two or three nights a week and build on frequency gradually. Only if you experience any sign of dryness, go back to twice a week and up again. If this is purging then im going to stick to the retinol but if its not I really don’t want to. I recommend Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash in Pink Grapefruit with 2% salicyclic acid. A breakout can last for up to six weeks. Both retinoids and benzoyl peroxide are pretty harsh ingredients so it’s normal your skin would need some time to get used to them. What should I do?? Also, take into account that there is a small percentage of people who have extreme reactions to even the lowest dosages and who should avoid it altogether. Here’s what they do differently: Personally, I’d try salicylic acid first and, if that didn’t work, upgrade to benzoyl peroxide. I was put on Spironolactone to reduce the amount of oil my body produces as my face would be slick with sebum after an hour of waking up. I’m guessing the breakout stage is over now? thank you! I believe the Isolaz is supposed to bring any blemishes up to the surface and salicylic peel should rid your face of any impurities etc. Do you think mixing it in with a moisturiser so that it’s less concentrated might help? I understand the purging process can be heartbreaking but it’s not a myth. Brandi, without knowing what product you’re using, it’s hard to tell whether it’s the retinol alone that’s causing this or if there’s something else there that may be aggravating the purge. Chelsea, sometimes it can be difficult to tell what causes the breakout, especially if you’re prone to them. It’s easy to think it causes more problems than it’s worth, but if you keep it, you’ll see amazing results. I now haven’t used any retinol since Sunday and haven’t come up in any spots. Many thanks for all your advise. Both Paula’s Choice and The Ordinary make good ones. I know that the adjustment period of Retin-A can be very difficult and it is a shame that your doctor didn’t prepare you for it and warned you this might happen. Thank you for your help! There is nothing wrong with you. Instead, use a salicylic acid based exfoliant or moisturizer to deal with the breakout. Tania, it’s a fairly basic moisturizer but it does contain enough retinol to work. Went back to the Dr and was told exactly the process my skin was going through and started back using it and I have never stopped because once my skin cleared up after “the purge” it has been clear and my pores have been minimized. After 6 months of painful break outs I stopped using it. Jenny, yes, retinol should help. Why is Retin-A making my acne worse? I’m now on week 6 and my skin is fairly clean but I am still getting tiny whiteheads (no puss, red skin, infection, irritation) on forehead and blackheads on my nose. I have started with 0.3% twice a week for 2 weeks, then every other night for another 2 weeks. . Is this part of purging or is there something clogging my skin, I have very oily skin. One 2% salicyclic acid treatment later, and she had the clearest-looking skin of her life. Some people just can’t use it at all. Remember that the Retin-A acne diagnosis or treatment is coaxing the acne from your skin. I personally keep my tube of tretinoin on my bedside table and read a little to pass the time before I … Hi, I just started with Retinol, it is my second day with Roc Retinol Correxion deep wrinkle night cream, I already got 3 pimples, I guess I will stop for a couple of days before the next time I apply the cream. Imanp, it’s likely a purge. Hyaluronic Acid: For Serious Moisture. So, if you use retinol/ tretinoin and get a lot of breakouts or your skin gets very dry and cracked, take a step back and give up on it for a while. That PC serum is one of my favourites too. The product claims not to clog pores. I switched to Murad, drunk elephant and a few others from Sephora. Needless to say i felt like curling up and going to sleep in a dark room for a month or forever ….. Also: Before you experiment with a retinol for acne, consider seeing a dermatologist to make sure you know exactly what you’re dealing with. It also helped some users get rid of acne scars, and generally smoothes the texture of the skin. So I have always had pretty good skin…a pimple around my period but that is about it. I am about 20 days in and I am really really starting to give up. I am using SkinMedica’s Retinol 0.5 but can’t find anywhere that says whether it’s non-comedogenic or not. Perhaps there is something in it making me break out. Your so sweet a seeing everyone’s comments! Retinol doesn’t break out, but this silicone-heavy cream by SkinCeuticals definitely does. ), RELATED: 'I Thought I Would Have Cystic Acne Forever—Then I Cut Out Dairy', “I never thought I’d be where I am now,” she wrote. For two weeks, my skin was red, dry, and weirdly furry. Typically, a purge can last up to 6 weeks. Hi Ezgi, sorry to hear that! I just wanted to comment because I was a little confused. I can ten try reintroducing gradually. At what point do you suggest that it be looked as a reaction outside of the “normal” when adding retinol and doing such a huge change in products? Hi Gio, just found your blog today and read through all the retinol related posts, great blog and so informative, thank you. Bar soaps can be very harsh on their own without adding BP to them! Thank you for your time I await your response. It’s something that happens with other cosmetic ingredients, like aha and bha. The fact that it goes away after a while is more the result of your skin getting used to it than the purging being completed. So I used to use all drug store products. Both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide exfoliate skin, getting rid of the dead cells that would otherwise end up in your pores and clog them up. But i have kept using it…hopefully this is not a mistake. That’s what makes you truly beautiful. That’s where the similarities ends. Also how much should i be applying? A Passioni is one of the most powerful retinoids out there and can make your skin worse before it makes it better. Hang in there and get yourself a bottle of salicylic acid. Hi! 2 comments on "Tretinoin (Retin-A) - Before and After Acne" LCH July 7, 2019 at 9:15 PM. I used to use a Benzoyl wash, but weaned myself off of it when my skin seemed to clear up with a change in my birth control pill. However about a month ago I tried two new products both by philosophy, (the micro delivery exfoliant wash with vitamin c and their new tinted moisturizer) and it broke me out…a bunch of tiny tiny bumps developed all over my skin in addition to some pimples but it was not thaaaat bad. Try another form of Vitamin A, you may have more luck. I understand the purging process can be heartbreaking but it’s not a myth. I’ve noticed that I break out in the summer sometimes (but not every year) and this summer has been the worst ever. And the results are pretty darn impressive, to say the least. They work, but they have an oil base, so if your skin usually breakouts with oils, you may want to look for a different brand. So I stopped using it and replaced it with the Paula’s Choice 1% retinol booster mixed into the Paula’s Choice Resist skin hydrator. Sooo…now I’m just hoping for the best. It is sloughing away dead skin cells to reveal and get rid of sebaceous material blocking the follicles. Like and subscribe for more motivation and inspiration!! Hi, I have extremely oily skin – I have to blot continuously and my make up can look awful by the end of the day. But the purging shouldn’t last more than one month. thanks! But then, I don’t have acne. However, I still had some hyperpigmentation and occasional breakouts so I started using the A-pasioni from drunk elephant along with the protini moisturizer and slaii cleanser. Had some typos on my last comment so I’m reposting… i’m on my second week of retin- a and I feel soooo discouraged. I use Synergie B serum in the morning with with the zinc based sunscreen. If not, answer the three questions in this post to help you figure out if it’s a purge or a breakout: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/purging-breakout-difference/. In time you can increase both the percentage of retinol and the frequency of usage. Sasa, yes it’s possible to experience purging from retinol. Call your doctor if skin irritation becomes severe or if your acne does not improve within 8 to 12 weeks. I started using Neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair, and sure enough, I am breaking out again. Retinol requires more time to take effect than other retinoids, as the skin must convert it into retinoic acid before it can be processed. But I’m still on that pill and my skin is a mess again. Skin Concerns so i started on differin gel 0.1 sometime in oct. it hasnt been long but im seeing quite a lot of improvements from my previous, where i was so disgusted by my multiple close comedones/small bumps on the sides of my face. Throw it into the mix with, say, an AHA (like one of our favorites, Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Retinol is such a powerful antiaging ingredient, why not use it all over your face? I’ve been on Epiduo (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) for 4 weeks now and my purge is almost over but the flakiness remains in some places. My skin condition is getting worse day by day. Anything longermore than that, you’re breaking out. This breakout should last a month, 6 weeks tops. Beulah, I hope that 10% is a typo because such high concentrations should only be available by prescription. Until now i am breaking out, it is my 5th or 6th week already. Tori, thi post will help you figure out if it’s a purge or a breakout: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/purging-breakout-difference/. Jan, I’m sorry you are experiencing these tiny bumps. Leahe, retinol should help decrease the oil, not the opposite. Not to mention it really has kept my wrinkles at bay. I now feel the need to wear mineral makeup every day to cover the acne. The regular skin trial. My derm then suggested I take a break from the tretinoin for a week and restart the next week only 3 times a week (while still keeping up with aczone nightly). However, without makeup I’m still dealing with hyperpigmentation in certain areas. Will it at any point curb the oil, is there some science behind this? I guess more than anything I want to know that I’m not alone and that it will get better! It’ll help the breakouts go away faster. What else could there be? Again, thank you! I meant to say you are so sweet for answering everyone’s comments not a seeing lol spelling error. Good Morning, My daughter 15 year old daughter was recently put on Tretinoin .5% to help with her breakouts. Would that cause an initial breakout? http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2016/04/18/best-retinol-products/, http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2009/06/10/what-ingredients-are-comedogenic/, http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-ordinary-advanced-retinoid-serum/, http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-complete-guide-to-retinol/, https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/contact/, https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/strength-retinol-need/, https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/purging-breakout-difference/. I was considering maybe going back to differin and using Paulas Choice 8 % AHA – do you think I should do this and stop the Isotrex? I disagree that the whole purging proces is not a myth. That one is very well formulated too, and, hopefully, will be more suitable for your skin type. A bad first experience with The Ordinary’s retinol 1% brought me here. Hi Gia, I went to a skin specialist almost 6 weeks ago and they put me on activ retinol 0.5% serum and said to use every night with a zinc based moisturiser from Synergie. So surely anything that was under the surface would have been rid of already once my treatments had finished. Thanks for the advice, once Im more resistant to retinol, i will switch for the paulas choice serum. I had tried retin-a years ago for acne. If you want to be sure, you can also try a different product with retinol but without the oil and see what happens. It’s just the right side that’s continuing to get them. The picture above the word “before” is you with clear skin. Retinol also helps treat acne by spurring the turnover of skin cells, accelerating the removal of older skin cells and the growth of newer, acne-free skin cells. Still- it is discouraging to see your skin react this way. GH Beauty Lab tests confirm that this Neutrogena day cream, a GH Seal star and test winner, both… It’s weird, because that one doesn’t have any comedogenic ingredients. And you’re not your acne. Shantell, did you introduce any new product in the meantime? The occasional pimple here and there at that time of month. William, so sorry to hear that. Yes! They have their own brand called h&h science that is free of parabens, fragrance, and pore clogging ingredients. Hey beautiful babes!! Retinol made my skin red and some spots on my face were flaky. In post titled, ‘Hard work and retinol rlly makes a difference,’ Reddit user Egotr4p shared a side-by-side snap of her skin before-and-after using the product.And the results are pretty darn impressive, to say the least. The first thing though is to deal with acne so definitely salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide as you were doing in the beginning. Hi! Hello Gio, i have been using the Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion for about 1 week, is it normal to have acnes the first time you used a retinoid? They gave me all Sanitas products. It looks like you started with clear skin and ended with acne. How long will the breakouts last? I had a perfect regimen for my face. Emily, oh no! I’m also combining my retinol with Drunk Elephant C firma day serum because I heard retinols work well with vitamin c. Would this be the cause of the bumps? I actually came online tonight to investigate, and read on The Ordinary site that the retinoid 2% can cause temporary acne. My face is pretty clear now except for my forehead, which has had small skin colored bumps all over that come and go. How Retinol Can Help Cure Your Acne, According to a Dermatologist Retinoids are powerful wrinkle-reducers—but research shows they can effectively clear breakouts, too. Allie, you can find my contact info here: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/contact/, I used Retin A for 6 weeks. Then I use hyaluronic acid from the ordinary after the Retinol (I wet my face with rose water and regular water before applying as your skin should be wet when you apply hyaluronic acid) and then I moisturize. It’ll help the acne heal faster. Hi Gio! Then I switched my products. Try using a salicylic acid exfoliant every morning and night right after cleansing. I have been using this product for 2 weeks and more pimples keep on forming daily. I see it has soybean oil. If a breakout, stop using it immediately. It hurts when I touch my face, so definitely this was not the product for me. Retinol can help treat acne, but not the red and inflamed kind (http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-complete-guide-to-retinol/) so it may indeed be the serum that’s making your skin act up like that. I didn’t have access to my usual salicylic acid facewash for the couple days before I broke out, so I used some random clean and clean morning burst. Share your experience in the comments below. Do you think Differin can actually help? Give it a month and see if it gets better. It didn’t make me breakout, but it did dry my skin at first because it’s so strong. The picture above the word “after” is you with acne. Not even kidding, I spent over $400 dollars last night on the products. Sophie, you’re not deformed. [skin concerns] retinol differin creating more visible pores? after all it is my first time with Retinol. I’ve been using it for about 5 weeks (every 2-3 days) and have very red, deep cystic acne on my forehead. I use a 7% glycolic acid toner in the evening and salicylic acid (both also The Ordinary) in the morning, and although my skin is smooth and dewey (except for where the blemishes are), neither of these products have held the spots at bay. It is exactly what happened when I started using it years ago and when I stopped and started again. Retinol should be introduced gently. If a purge, cut back to twice a week and moisturise afterwards. Go back to basics. She reckons going vegan contributed to improving "the texture of [her] skin and the frequency of pimples appearing. Then why do I have more pimples than ever?!”. I am not happy with how my skin looks right now, but it is nowhere near as bad as what some people have been describing on this and other sites. My tube of tretinoin sitting on my bedside table. After this I used nightly as suggested by my derm, a week and a half after finishing the treatment I broke out majorly. I talk to people all day in my job andn so self conscious. More oily. I need some help i have bin using ratin a from 6 weeks now.it has improved acne on chicks but skin is still red and irritating but suddenly there are so many tiny bumps on my forehead and i dont know wat caused it and m worried should i continue usin ratin a on my forehead or should i stop. It just needs to make it worse first. Benzoyl Peroxide VS Salicylic Acid: Which One Should You Choose? I also use dermalogica exfoliant once a week – should I exfoliate twice a week now? My heart breaks for her but I don’t know what to do. I think this was a reaction to the tretinoin break. Hard work and retinol rlly makes a difference, 'I Thought I Would Have Cystic Acne Forever—Then I Cut Out Dairy', Paula’s Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment, The Internet Is Obsessed With This “Miracle” Acne Cure. Jason, you definitely used too much! Breakout Vs Purging: What’s The Difference? Is it normal to keep breaking out being on the 3 week? I am very diligent with washing my face in the morning and at night. I was prescribed tretinoin cream daily use at night and doxycycline 2x daily and benzoyl peroxide wash in the morning. ? Hi Tasha, yes, that’s probably it. Well 7 weeks into this Isotrex and my skin is so bad, I have about 50 new tiny bumps on either side of neck crop up and I never break out there. It was horrible! Anything longer than that, you know there must be something else causing it. I never needed it before so now I’m looking into getting some but I’m not trying to make my face worse. Stop the retinol and any other ingredient that could irritate skin, including glycolic acid and vitamin C, if you’re using them. I see how people give up on it so quickly as it certainly made my acne worse, but your post has encouraged me to continue and see how things are going at 6 weeks. Stop using it until the breakouts go away and then reintroduce it slowly. Just wondering if the comedones that we’re there prior to using are starting to reveal themselves. Shruti, I’ve found your comment! Logan, sorry for my late reply. I used it for a while and it went to trash as it caused me clogged pores and acne (along with strong exfoliation). Hello. how can I get my natural skin back . and my derm suggested i switch off the aczone and duac every night so as to adjust to the aczone. Maybe use retino a two or three times a week rather than every day. 2 questions : Do you know this brand, and does it have any comedogenic ingredients? Her before-and-after pic of her skin shows her previously broken out, acne-prone face before retinol, along with her clear, smooth, bright skin after using retinol. This is my first 3 month Tretinoin cream review. (x1, x2 a week) I slowly worked up to it, diluting the retinol with moisturizer, etc..but my forehead is covered with tiny tiny bumps now and I’m scared to continue. Is Rock Retinol correxion a good cream? If you too would like to make magic happen on your skin, she shared that she used a prescription retinoid called Tretinoin 0.025%. Acne before and after retinol Retinol may take several weeks to produce results, and may need other medications and skin cleansers to help treat severe acne . Cell regeneration does not happen over night or in one day. You had breakouts brewing in the deepest layers of your skin and these ingredients simply bring them to the surface earlier. And, I have not had any big pimples since! I guess I just need to stick with it? Dalia, so sorry to hear about your situation. The peeling and other symptoms should disappear within a month, six weeks tops. I have tried over the counter brands from drug store lines all the way up to high-end brands. I think I also have dry skin, any advice? Jane, the purging myth is no myth at all. I’ve been prescribed a retinoid product called Isotrex, previously I was using Differin for about 7 months which made my skin around 70 % clear. You are wrong. I feel so ashamed of my appearance right now. I started using it daily about 2 weeks ago (whoops.. didn’t know that I should build up gradually) and have broken out in deep, red, painful spots on my chin and forehead that seem to continuously spread and fill up with sebum. Instead, it might be time for the gold standard in anti-aging: Retinol. Hi Hannah, glad to hear the retinol serum is helping somewhat. Is it normal for the purge period to be this cystic? It’s obvious that your skin doesn’t like the changes you made, but you tried so many different products in such a short space of time, it’s difficult to pinpoint what exactly is causing the problem. Have you looked much into the Ordinarys Retonoid 2%? Glowy, dewy, fresh looking skin in a matter of months (with regular use. because the hormonal comedonal acne on my forehand was severe, along with hormonal acne along my jaw line and cheeks. I don’t think vitamin C is the problem. An antioxidant derivative of Vitamin A, Retinol is an over-the-counter variant from the Retinoid family that is the skincare all-rounder. I didn’t toss it, but I stopped using it. I wasn’t sure if it was the retinol or the base of the serum (I think it has grapeseed oil, so I thought that might be the culprit). I just started using Differin 8 days ago … 3 days ago i thought WTH ..yip breakout woke up next morning worst pustule breakout i have ever had … must of been 50-60 between edged nose and cheek area… I mean 50-60 it was like 2 months worth popped up all at the same time. Cate Blanchett and her penchant for penis facials. “Wait, wasn’t retinol supposed to treat my acne?! It is just a skin reaction to the unsuitable product. I’m glad you’ve found something else that suits your skin better. I'm 21 old and I'm getting constantly clogged pores and acne since 3 years on my face resulting in the formation of a large open pore and rough textured skin, blackheads, whiteheads and bumpy skin is constantly prevailing. If you experience them for longer then it means you’re either doing something wrong or your skin can’t tolerate it (some people with sensitive skin simply can’t use it). Make sure that whatever product you try doesn’t contain these comedogenic ingredients or you’ll get even more pimples: http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2009/06/10/what-ingredients-are-comedogenic/. The real tragedy is the acne on my cheeks/lower jaw. Clears clogged pores: If you have oily or acne-prone skin, retinol can serve as an effective blemish-fighting treatment. It may take weeks or months of use before you notice improvement in your skin. Neither form is one that you want to see on your face. Hang in there, it should be over soon. Usually, when you start using retinoids and acids, it is normal to experience purging. Is it possible my skin and retin a just don’t get along? It has a different form of retinoid (the same family as retinol) that helps with acne. If your skin is prone to them, chances are your pores are already quiet clogged and would erupt in a breakout later on. Unless, there is something else in the product that causes the breakouts? Hope this helps. Janet, yes unfortunately it is normal. Retinoids are compounds derived from vitamin A that help to unclog pores, encourage faster cell-turnover and increase collagen production. I have started using ‘The Orginal Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion’ in order to get rid of my milia, however it had caused lots of pimples all around my face especially on my chin (I think acne) which has never happened before because I have always had clear skin (except from milia). So I took a break and have been using Cerave Moisturizing Cream at night to repair and then I will do the retinol twice a week instead I was doing it 5 days in a row so I think I used to much in the beginning. Sophie, you’re not deformed. Retin-A is a highly concentrated, topical retinol used to address a range of skin concerns—most notably acne, but also wrinkles and uneven skin tone. So, that’s definitely something I’d go back to. Raquel, don’t quit! In the pictures below you can see the benefits of retin a in both anti aging, and acne reduction. Is all this going to scar? Framboos Glycolic Night Serum) or anything with acne-fighting salicylic acid (like Clinique Acne … Laura, potentially, yes. I think I’ll stop the retinoid for now, just so I can ascertain if it is definitely that which is causing the spots. I don’t know if it’s worse, but it’s different and still horribly broken out. I agree that it’s best to use retinol every few days at first. Retinol accelerates cellular turnover and that exposes breakouts earlier than they’re supposed to appear. Now several years later and 45, I need an anti-aging cream. Acne is embarrassing in all forms. After I upped it to 2-3 times a week. Hi, So I’ve had fairly decent skin for a while and just a random pimple during the TOTM – my dermo told me to use Soskin C-Vital which has retinol and vit C in it combined. Hi Gio, I have an oily skin and my pimple has it’s own mind like this week it’s on my left cheek and next week the right cheek, I’m using neutrogena alcohol free toner and then the qiansoto goji berry facial cream and it has retinol and hyaluronic acid and organic botanicals, and it gave me some breakouts I’ve been using this for almost 2 weeks straight, so any thoughts? or is there a better choice? I want to send a pic because I feel this is not normal, even my friends say they’ve never seen it this bad before HELP!!! James, thanks for sharing your experience. When used together with retinol, they make each other a little bit less effective, but they don’t give you bumps. My skin is combination, and I usually get the odd zit before my period but it’s definitely increased after starting the retinol. I seem to be still getting red bumps only on one side of my face which is the side the is sun damaged with pigmentations and scarring from acne 20 years ago and the other side is fairly clear and don’t seem to break out with the retinol as much. Wait another 2 weeks for the whiteheads and blackheads to go away?
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