Not Seeing Results with Retin-A (TRETINOIN)? Watch This Before You Quit & Avoid My Biggest Mistake
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- Not Seeing Results with Retin-A (TRETINOIN)? Watch This Before You Quit & Avoid My Biggest Mistake
Never am I claiming to have flawless skin or be an expert in skincare. Rather, I’m sharing my lived experience as someone who’s been consistently using tretinoin for almost 2 decades now (in addition to having a basic skincare routine since around the age of 12). The goal anyway shouldn’t be achieving “perfect skin” as there is no such thing, but instead it should be for YOU to achieve YOUR best skin; and that goal is achievable! My complexion still has its flaws but, for ME, it’s as good as it’s going to get; I’m satisfied with my results. So I encourage you to stick with it, especially if you’re growing frustrated or impatient. Be patient & consistent. Don’t give up!
(P.S. My biggest skincare “secret” remains my diet.)
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Please consult the description box if you're interested in links provided to pertinent research (it's very interesting)! I want to emphasize: Never underestimate or devalue the impact that diet has on one’s skin. The skin is the largest organ, and I’ll always maintain that my nutrient-dense, whole (real) foods diet + my time-restricted feeding lifestyle have a great deal to do w/the quality of my skin. (That, along with proper sleep & stress management and being a lifelong hat & sunscreen-wearer, too!)
Can you please tell that tretinoin can cause hair fall or not ??? And if it does then what to do for it??? Cause I'm suffering from hair fall since I started my tretinoin from 2 months.. 😭😭
Do you have any comments on using moisturizer before Tretinoin first?
Hi Jennifer, thanks so much for your videos! Just letting you know the link to the first attached video has expired..is it possible for you to re-attach it please? 🌷
I’ve not experienced any effects related to my hair, so I couldn’t speak to that.
Thank you for linking all of the products including the ones you’ve used on your face! They are always so helpful 👍
My dermatologist put tretinoin on the back of one hand for years. He left the other alone for comparison sakes to show his patients. He retired at 82. The hand he'd treated with tretinoin was smooth and unwrinkled.
So you’re telling me you have one old lady hand and the other is a baby hand 💀
@@drown4398 -- no, my ex-dermatologist does. Doubt he cares. LOL
@@sallycassian4494 ohhh I thought you meant you
Gotta raise a hat for that dermatologist's devotion.
Source? Proof?
Spf and tretinoin they’re best friends
That’s a great way to put it! I love your comment. 👍😎
@@JenniferMyers ♥️!!
Can’t do without the other. Bestfriends for life!!! 🥰
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Don’t forget moisturizer ❤️
You saying your skin is better at 39 than 25 puts me at ease
My skin was at its worst from age 22-26. Flawless for the entirety of high school and college. But alot of that I attribute being on bc pills and I started tret at 12 and stopped unfortunately before I started college
Man she is staring into my soul
😂😂😂😂
She has great eyes!♥️
Right. She looks scary asf
It’s the 18 years of tretinoin.
@@stefanhenratter7196more like the botox she’s failing to disclose. Her eyebrows literally do not move except for a couple of struggling unnatural twitches.
Big shout out to my resistant, cystic, hormonal acne for getting me into Retin-A in my early 20s
Hi can you please help me to start Retin-A? I am having bad acne marks from a recent breakout. I am 26 by the way. Please guide.
you look like a teen from your profile
My son suffered terriable acne from a very young age. So took him to the gp. My poor son look terrible and was flaking and sun screen was a must. Today at 31 he has really love skin. I also used some and I lived it. Its just reminded me so I'm gonna have find some place in can get it of the Internet. No gp I. The uk will let you have it. For an anit ageing thing. So will have to look.
Big shout out to the 3 blackheads on my face for getting me a tretinoin prescription at 20!
I would say the same thing but my acne left horrible scars that can’t be cured with products but at least the rest of my skin is healthy! Lol
Your skin looks so gorgeous I couldn’t even pay attention to what you were saying…mashallah
Fr 😍😍 MashaAllah
SubhanAllah, she looks ageless.
True 🤣
ikr 😭
True dat👍
The fact that a 40 year old has younger looking skin than me (at 20 years old) is insane. It also means I need to up my skincare game while I still have time lol
Same
Have u started using retinoid?
@@sandip_.004 Yeah I just started a moisturizer with retinal in it (goldbond age renew retinal moisturizer) and I’ve seen a difference already! I don’t think I’ll use a concentrated version yet, as I’m still young
@sandip_.202
I started using your mom and auntie.
@@Keeki549💀💀💀💀💀💀
I love the way she talks, very calming. And a very useful info. thank you.
My insurance allows me two 45g tubes per month at 0.05%. I literally apply Tretinoin all over my body every three days followed with an ultra rich water based moisturizer and I always use SPF 30+. As a guy, I get tons of compliments on my skin especially my face, neck, chest and arms. After one year of doing this during the lockdown, my skin transformation is just something you have to see. My skin tone is one solid color all over my body, smooth, dewy, firm, no lines or wrinkles and microscopic pores. I don't waste my money on any fancy expensive creams or serums. Just Tretinoin, SPF lotion, gentle cleanser and a thick water based moisturizer. I'm hooked on this stuff because it truly does EXACTLY what it says it will do and more!...
my skin is very prone to clogging! could you please let me know what is the moisturizer that you use for your skin?? is it as good as an oil-based moisturizer ? thank you so much in advance !!!!
Have improved your fine lines from your mouth?
@@jjo2720 my skin was very oily even the lightest moisturisers would clog me. Like netrogena water one and iunik centella one.
The one tip I have is to get a good cleanser. Now I use cerave foaming one twice a day. Sometimes once. Now my skin can take alot heavier moisturises. Like cerave pm.
Lol when I first bought cerave cleaser I bought it WITH the moisturiser. But I didn't use moisturiser until like 3 or 4 months later.
So get a good cleanser then the light weight moisturiser would not clog you.
Hi, do you need a prescription for it? What should I tell the doctor?
@@simranjitkaur3682 I "once" had an issue with acne when I was a teen, so it was on file that I had Acne Vulgaris, when it wasn't really that bad. I told my physician that I was getting flare ups again (adult acne) while talking to him over the phone, so he just called it in for me. The insurance company looked at the diagnosis code for Acne Vulgaris (L70.0) and that qualified me for insurance coverage with larger tubes, twice a month to treat the face, neck, chest, back and arms. So now I just use it every 3 days all over my body, which does prevent any breakouts but also does a whole lot more, for having great skin all over. Hope this helps!
"My skin is in better shape now at 39 than it was when i was 25" Me being 26 I needed to hear that. That's so fire. Also cerave healing ointment is literally a lifesaver for my sebderm skin omg, petroleum jelly is the #1 proven occlusive skin protectant :D
I'm also 26 and feel the same!
Also 26 and have been using tretinoin for a few weeks. Thanks for the video!
Girl 26 is nothing. I’m 32 and I feel like my skin changed over night. Love your skin NOW. Dont love your past self. We always think we’re “uglier” or fatter or our skin is horrible I. The moment. But you’ll look back at yourself and think “wow I was actually decent looking! I looked pretty damn good! What was I thinking being so critical of myself?!” Love the skin God gave you now, take care of it yes! But don’t be overly critical. Their is beauty in aging, but her is wisdom and grace that comes with aging.
I always wonder about Vaseline So when you say it's proven number one do you mean Justin protecting your skin from drying cuz I find that in the summertime sometimes are more so in the winter time that I like putting it on my forehead or sometimes around my face around my cheeks but other than that I feel like it's clogging for my face
@@toniapearson4695 I’m 40 I use aquaphore (extra thick Vaseline) on my neck chest and the skin bags just outside the armpits and it stays on all day in a thin layer, it’s more worth it to buy than regular or generic Vasaline, it makes my turtle neck rings go completely away after two weeks and reduces my armpit bags by over 80%, best after a shower, very thin layer, I also do the bottom side of my arms where skin gets loose as you age. lots to look forward to as you age
Your experience with tretinoin is exactly mine. 2 years ago I damaged my skin barrier by applying too much every night because I thought I needed a lot to get rid of my acne faster. After a while my skin felt and looked terrible so I stopped but I just recently started incorporating it into my skincare again. I’ve been using once a week for a month now and so far so good I’m happy with the results. I’m excited for my skin’s future even more now after watching this thank you
Please I need help if retin A and tretoin is for acne prone skin what is for dry skin, I have super dry skin and I don't have acne 😮😮😢
okay everyone on the internet seems to be able to somehow purchase tretinoin even though it is sold only with prescription. Apparently people mostly buy it for wrinkles so not even for acne or anything. So I would appreciate it if someone can share how they purchase it
@@thesdfablego to a local medspa!!! schedule a free consultation for botox or smth and ask if you can buy tretnoin/retin-a/retinol. then tell them you don’t have money for botox and will schedule in the future once u have the funds (this is what I did)
@@thesdfableou get it prescribed by a dermat and yes it's a treatment for acne scars so yeah
U can use tret but remember to always moisturize after
Wow, what can I say - your skin looks INCREDIBLE!!!! The result really speaks for itself!! I've just started my Tretinoin journey in the hope of delaying the inevitable signs of ageing... Your video gives me hope!! xxx
I am a medical aesthetician and this was music to my ears. patience is so important when on this journey. SPF every day is extremely beneficial, even more so with any retin A product. LESS IS MORE loved this video!!
What is a good product to start with and for how long?🤍 and what product to do after?
@@RelaxjocelinEnjoy Differin makes an OTD at 1% and a sunscreen is Eucerin Daily Protection 30 SPF. *verified ok and good by my dermatologist.
What percent should one use?
Medical esthetician is NOT a title.
I have small bumps on my face ,and gradually it turns into a bim pimple, can I use tretinion?
Started Tretinoin in my early 40s. Done so well with the fine lines & rarely breaking out now. Skin looked better than it was 20 years ago. Tretinoin is MAGIC.
I have a question To get the tretinoin you need medical prescription or I can find it in any drugstore?. Sorry my english isn’t good
@@fercz4506 you need a prescription unless you live in a country where it is available without prescription (like Spain or Mexico).
Can I use tretinoin under my eyes?
@@strawberryjellybean2839 yes
@@strawberryjellybean2839 although u could, I wouldn’t truly recommend. Tretinoin is sssso harsh , you may experience too much irritation as the skin around the eyes are the thinnest. But if you have to, go for an over the counter eye cream with retinol like the ROC brand. It’s gentler.
Thank you for an intellectually compelling and sensitively delivered recommendation/review of tretinoin/retin-a.
Thank you for this testimony. I was about to give up on this tretinoin journey. It’s been about 2-3 months or so and wasn’t seeing any difference and my skin was peeling and dry. (I have combination skin) I will go slow and increase like you said and hopelessly one day have beautiful skin like you!
I’m a 54 year old grandma and I’ve been using Tretinoin for about 25 years. I still use it about 4/5 days a week. I originally began using because of bad acne. People rarely believe I’m as old as I am! I wear a moisturizer with SPF under makeup during the day and use Tretinoin at night. I find that wearing a primer under foundation helps with any flakiness during the day. Drinking lots of water and not smoking will also definitely help keep your skin from aging.
Based on your profile pic, I agree. You look great!
Hi heidi..do you used tretinoin during breastfeeding too in the pass years..I assumed you have children too
Hi. The tretinoin have helped you with the smile lines from your mouth?
I'm 55, Agree. Proof is in our pix as comments show ;-) Tretinoin, sunscreen, do not smoke, rarely drink alcohol, eat healthily and exercise. Nobody belives I am the age I am. There are no secrets. But most will not do it.
Hi, there is question from China. If I were pregnant,dose the use of retin A cream need to be suspended?
I started tretinoin in my early 30's now I am in late 30's and my skin looks flawless I am not even wearing makeup anymore, just mascara
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5 years of tretinoin. At 24 now I have better skin than I did at 19.
@@user-mc6zk8tc8c does retin a eat facial fat have you noticed it?
@@user-zm3gy3cn2u
LOL no. Retin A is vitamin A. Vitamins can't eat, they are not living organisms 😄. But they encourage collagen production, which makes skin firm, and they remove the upper layers of skin cells quickly
Holy holy holy your face !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s so gorgeous !!!!!!!!
This was so helpful and inspiring! I just turned 39 and am just now really taking my skin care seriously. This helped me to know that it's not too late! And your adorable! Thank you so much!
Been having skin problems all my life and Tretinion was the game changer. It has drastically improved my Ichtyosis vulgaris. I do not play with my prescription strength tubes. I recently quit vit c and there is no effect. I introduce and guide all my skincare group members on tretinion and make sure it’s on the routine for those abroad. It hurts that it’s expensive and they need their doctor to give it to them before they even use it and some don’t so I make sure I ship as much as they want. No law should prevent anyone from getting tret. It’s Tret on my body + moisturizer and a broad spectrum spf 50+ for life. Your videos are so encouraging and amazing. I cannot believe I can age backwards at 30+ I wish I met Tret earlier 😅
Its teratogenic
Ladies, yes tretinoin is awesome. But please know that the woman on this video with the flawless skin has done more than just use that cream. She has spoken for 11mins on this video, and has not once moved any portion of her forehead. and there is nothing wrong with caring for your skin, but its misleading to guide women into using one thing, instead of being transparent about everything that she has done.
Excatly!. So many of us we don't have the money to buy so many products. E.g im from Fiji and it costs a fortune here. So the least one can do os be honest with us becsuse we save up and sacrifice to buy these products.
Hi there! I don't know this youtuber well, so I wouldn't know about other things she may have had done, but I did want to say it's possible to have no forehead wrinkles without botox. From a young age didn't use my forehead muscles (wasn't intentional, I just wasn't very expressive up there) and so now in my older age it *looks* like I have gotten botox because probably atrophy over the years of non-use. if I try really hard I can get some movement but it's pretty weak. I'm sure people will assume it from time to time that I've done botox, and that's fine, just thought it was worth mentioning that this is a thing. More likely than not she has, just isn't a guaranteed thing is all. Totally agree with your point that influencers often have more done than they let on which can distort our own self image of whats possible with what products.
When people can’t put in the work, they shame others.
@abby Loe. Tretinoin prescription from doctor only. It is good. If you do not want wrinkles use that at night with moisturizer, sandwich effect of course for beginners. During the day use Argiriline and Matrixyl from the ordinary. Or Buffet with copper peptides 1% from the ordinary. Argiriline tightens skins. The buffet with copper peptides takes longer but I find it better as it has so many other good ingredients in it for the skin. But tretinoin prescription does work. Start off with 0.25mg first. After your ski can adapt to it then only switch to higher concentration. Also a time lasts long because you only use pea size amount at night. You must apply properly or you will damage your skin: use sandwich method. First moisturizer then retain A then moisturizer again for first time users at night 2 hours before bedtime. In the morning you must wear sunscreen spf 50. Regina A attracts sun which will damage your skin. The next best to retain A which is a prescription, would be retinaldehyde, it is less irritating on the skin, this is over the counter, but will take longer to see results. Hope that helps.
I just assumed it was because East Asians don’t really start getting wrinkles until their late 50s. Hyperpigmentation comes much earlier for them tho, which it looks like she’s prevented pretty well.
I just turned 30 and I've been using tretinoin on and off for about 6 years now. It's amazing, I'm at the point where I don't get the flakiness anymore and I can skip a day or two and it doesn't affect my results.
Does it harmful for woman who planning to have a baby?
You spent 6 years having it make your skin flaky? I'm out
@@alaaaljaf6817 you must avoid it during pregnancy
I'm 27 and I'm contemplating starting it.
Can I just use tretinoin without a prescription from a dermatologist? I am currently using an Adapalene 0.1%, but my face still oils up. Super super oily.
Reading the comments fills me with so much hope and positive energy. I have been struggling with acne since as long as i can remember. I have hardly known what clear glowy skin feels like. I have been put under tretinoin by my dermat 1 month ago. While there is no reduction in acne whatsoever but my skin feels quite dry. I am being very patient about the results specially after hearing you say that you have been using it for 18+ years gives me much more hope. Thanking you for sharing your journey.
Also i just love this community of tretinoin journey. We are in this together.❤️
@@anjalichauhan4056
Its good, but dutasteride had the same effect for me. It slashes Sebum
Production at the root, snd makes your pores and sebaceous glands smaller
You may not find much info on this online, very few understand how this works. But it certainly works.
Thank you for sharing your story. How is are you results now that you’ve been treating it with Tret for this long?
I am coming up on the 60 day mark!
You have literally made me feel so much better!!! Youre skin is beautiful im 6 months in and my skin litterly peels off like yours!!! I was worried id didnt see results but lookking at youre skin im going to carry on with it deffo ❤
What's the update now??🤍
Literally gasped when your said you were 39. Your skin is absolutely fabulous
When starting, a great tip to remember is to apply a good moisturizer before tret. Let it rest and absorb for 20 min before you apply tret. Let tret do it's thing for 10-15 min before applying another layer of ypur moisturizer.
Thank you .
Can I apply something like snail mucin or hydroboost gel instead after tret?
@@Jade-ig9lq Yes, but wait about 15-20 minutes after applying Tret before you apply the other stuff.
@@Jade-ig9lq you can but if you are just starting or mid way through your tret journey, I would use the sandwich method; moisturizer (waith) > tret (wait) > moisturizer to avoid skin barrier damage and peeling.
Do you believe this will help are skin not to get so dry?
I started using Tretinoin in 2007, but for whatever reason, I gave up after only using half the tube. I wish CZcams and Tik Tok were around then, I would have your skin by now :)
I discovered your videos about a month ago when I started using Tretinoin again. Please don't change. No long intros, no music, no weird beeping noises, no screaming at me with vocal fry voices :) You are so peaceful to listen to that I've fallen asleep to your videos hahaa. Thank you for all the content. I've even started using castor oil on my lashes and already see a difference after 3 weeks :) Thank you xx
your skin is perfect. I started + stopped because my skin was literally burning, think I will be starting again + doing once a week compared to every other night! thank you!
I highly recommend starting off with differin (adapalene) for a couple months/weeks prior to beginning tretinoin to get your skin used to the increase cell turnover. I was on adapalene/other retinol products for years prior to actually starting tretinoin, and I was able to use it nightly immediately with little to no sensitivity.
That’s excellent advice and I concur! I love Differin gel.
Will differin give me the same results?
@@recruitmentqatar8713 Differin is less intense of a treatment, but it will give similar results. For some it even works better and is far less irritating.
What is your thoughts on Drunk Elephant Retinol cream compare to your Differing? Should I use this first. I’m looking to start this retinol journey.
@@dianadiana8081 I can't speak on the Drunk Elephant product as I've never personally used it. I'm sure it would work in acclimating your skin to the retinoization process if you are planning to move on to tretinoin afterwards. As far as using it prior to Differin, no need, you should be able to use Differin from the beginning (and it is much cheaper).
I’ve been using Tretinoin for 8 years and I’m almost 46. People comment on how much younger I look all the time. I really believe this has me aging backwards . I just finally did a video explaining how I use it !
I dont understand. Wich brand of tretinoin do you use ? How much is it ? Is it a cream or serum or something you "eat" ? At what age do you think i should take it ? Im 16years old and im using accutane for my acne but its only been 1month and i want a smooth skin later ! My mother is 50years old and she has a young smooth skin becaude she had acne and an oily skin.
@@iwanttokillmyself206 it’s a prescription from my dermatologist. It’s 0.05% tretinoin cream .I use it every night.the pharmacy will give you the brand hey have available. Right now I use the one from a company called “Taro”. I’ll post another video on it soon and show you how I use it. I have one on my channel now from a few months ago
Hello dear,can you tell me do you use it regularly or have used it regularly since last 8 years,and which is the brand please help
@@doctorA241 yes I use it every night for 8 years. I use Taro. That’s the pharmaceutical company name . I show it on my channel . My retin A video
@@iwanttokillmyself206 tretinoin you get it prescribed by a derm just like you did with accutane. Tret is the cream version of accutane basically. You shouldn’t use them simultaneously. You can start at any age really. Accutane is iso tretinoin which just means oral version, but oral and topical have different intensities of side effects
Wow, what an amazing woman! She speaks so eloquently, and so well, and is so personable!
So glad I found your video. I started this treatment about 3 months ago, starting slowly first few weeks then every night. I have had such dry skin, flaking and irritated. I was ready to stop. Putting on makeup in the morning is a nightmare, it looks aweful to the point that I scrub it off use a microderm scrub hoping the flaky skin comes off. I will now back off a bit as I have been using it every night. Last night was the first time I "slugged", using Vasoline over moisterizer and my face did feel better this morning. I think maybe use 3 x a week and vasoline the other 4 until my skin really sees improvement.
I hade terrible acne around my mouth as s teenager and into my early 20s. I was prescribed Dianette and Tretonion. It made a real difference. I am now 51 and my skin looks great. I still have some lines and my complexion is smooth. Just wanted to give hope to people suffering from acne. Your skin might be bad now but it might be a blessing in disguise when you sre older.
Thank you so much for sharing this info.
I’ve heard this before too! ❤️
dianette is forbidden in france because there have been deaths related to that medicine and the company producing it got sued and it's illegal in france now.
Needed to hear this! Had the worst acne in my peak 20's guess it's for the better!
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us Jennifer. I really enjoy your lovely calm and gentle nature and your straightforward and uncomplicated approach to skincare. Your “less is more” approach is so refreshing! You’re looking as beautiful ever. Thanks for the wonderful channel.
Thank you for your efforts to help others! I'm about to embark on my Tretinoin journey and I'm trying to educate myself before I begin. I'm a fair haired and fair skinned person - and I understand from what you have said, all skin types react to retinoids differently. I hope things go well for me! Again - thank you very much. - Lisa from Canada
This is the best tret video I’ve ever watched
Why do I love this lady so much? Even listening to her feels like I am meditating.
Her voice is calming
I started using Retin-A when I was 22. I’m now 49. I look 35. My skin flaked horribly in the beginning. Now I apply at water-based lotion first & then the Retin-A. I have NO crows feet, & 1 slight line across my forehead. The alcohol-based Retin-A was too harsh, so I switched to the cream-based. It’s a miracle product.
did you straight away start on retin-a? i’ve been using differin for 8 years now and i wanna switch to tret but i’m not sure if i’ll go thru a purging stage again 🤔
@@theHoax100 I went through 4 rounds of Accutane. That cleared my skin, & my dermatologist started me on Retin-A right before the last round ended. The alcohol-based was too irritating, so I switched to the cream-based.
@@theHoax100 I'm on differin too. Can you suggest if I should switch to tretinoin?
Which cream plz show me cream
You look 48
I’m 47 and got carded buying a bottle of cooking wine 🍷 now after year of Tretenoin. It sucked so bad for a few months!!!! I looked awful!
FINALLY! I found someone who explained how to use this product!!!! Thank you dear, so very thankful. Your skin is most lovely. Xo
I so wanted her to start with “Hi I’m 100 years old” !! Motivation 😂😂
Same 😂😂😂
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For all the people that are getting scared to use it, I didn’t have any side effects whatsoever and I started putting it on every single night from day one! Not everyone has these side effects and if you start out on a weak concentration it will be much better, start at 0.018 or 0.025 and work your way to 0.05-0.1 concentration
SO so helpful to know, thank you so much!! 💛💛💛
Me too no side effects. I used gel based instead of cream based.
I was using this a couple years ago for about 3 months but stopped cause my skin was purging badly and it hurt. I never knew I had to use it a longer time in order for it to work. I might give it another go cause nothing else is helping and I’m too afraid to go on accutane. I’ve fought with adult acne for some time and I’m already 25. I hope I can get beautiful, clear skin like yours, one day. :)
Even as someone who has just started treatment with a non-prescription type retinol (CeraVe), this was so helpful and I got really excited about committing to it's usage. Also I wanted to say how positive and soothing your aura is.
Thank you so much for this video!
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Do consider posting more often! Thank you!
Thank you! I will do in the future!
I still remember finding you on CZcams (I was watching a Dr. Dray video on tretinoin and yours was among the next recommended videos) over a year ago and being so struck by your beautiful, glowing skin and your clear and cogent explanations about what it’s done for you and how highly you recommend it. It took me a few months afterward to get the courage to finally try it (and being completely sick and tired of trying every product in the drug store to cure my acne - none of them helped!). Your videos are immensely helpful and your skin is such a testament to a simple routine and good daily habits. Thanks so much for sharing you and your uncle’s wisdom. I like “the skin has the largest memory” - I’m going to remember that going forward.
I've struggled with cystic acne for years. It seemed like it only got worse as I got older. Nothing has worked to clear my skin up like a normal person's except maybe a Doxycycline regimen, and that's not exactly a sustainable skin care routine. My dermatologist prescribed Tretinoin at the end of last year, but like you, I had to stop using it because my skin was getting so irritated. So thank you for sharing this, because it gives me some hope that maybe this can really work for me. One other thing with Tretinoin that I struggled with IMMENSELY has been irritation due to using it on broken skin, most notably due to picking. The doc DID warn me about that one, but I was already fairly obsessive and compulsive about skin picking by then. So that, combined with using too much, or too frequently, just made an even worse mess out of my skin, and I had to stop for a few months. You have my gratitude! I really appreciate you sharing this video. Gives me hope that--with a little more discipline and mindfulness around how I use it--hopefully I can achieve real results one day, too.
Love this video!!! I’m just starting my skin care now and it’s been a crazy ride but I’m sticking on it!! Your skin is so pretty 🤩 it’s so encouraging !
I get so excited whenever i see you posted! i love your personality and i adore the way you talk passionately about your interests. Thank you, for providing such calming and motivating content. Anything you post is quite interesting and entertaining really 🖤
Thank you for making this video. I've been using TRETINOIN for 2 years though there were few gaps here and there where I stopped for a month or so. Recently I started thinking that I don't see a very drastic difference, but this video gave me hope and clarity.
I have been prescribed this and gave up so many times but I’m gonna start slowly like you suggested because I know retinol is so beneficial!❤
The fact you are 39 in this video is mind blowing and a testimony to the fact this is a wonder drug! You can easily pass for a 20 year old.
I'm 25 now and I just started tret last December. I'm so excited for what my skin looks like 10 years from now! Thank you Jennifer, you are a huge inspiration! :D
Can write down the full name of cream plz
@@ijazahmad906 they don’t reply
@@ijazahmad906 Jennifer Myers uses Atralin Generic 0.05%, but any prescription tretinoin will do the same thing
@@nikkyshairades9078 they probably die 😩
The hair how cute
I just started Tretinoin, 0.05, every 3rd day or so right now, I'm 60, I've never had any treatment done. I'm loving it after about 4 months now. Wish I'd learned and started it sooner!
Thank you for this video. Was so close to giving up after seeing some irritation 2 months in. This video was a confirmation to continue the treatment and trust the process.
Oh my goodness you’re literally describing exactly what’s happening to me right now!! That is how I found your video! I’m so scared of what’s going on
Thank you for sharing Jennifer- I agree totally- I use Retin-A religiously for the past 10+years and I am 46...I mixed it in Vaseline/Paw Paw's Vaseline and it will stop all peeling/dryness. My skin looks like I'm in my 20's and in my background my grandmother and older African Americans use Vaseline nightly. Staying the course is key and you will find after many years you can take breaks/holidays and use it less frequently.....You are absolutely beautiful btw!
Thank you, and thanks for sharing!
The Vaseline on your face doesn't cause more pimples? I feel like oils and such that I put in my hair breakout my edges but I guess Vaseline isnt actually oily?
@@chasebarber10 Vaseline is an occlusive. The molecules are too large to penetrate the skin and instead seals in any product under it. It is definitely oily but that isn’t a bad thing, just use it at night. It’s a great product to help your skin barrier heal because it is protecting and sealing in moisture so it actually assists healing and should not cause break outs unless there is an allergy or a bad product underneath it.
Aquaphor is good too instead of vaseline
Which brand do you use and what percentage
Your video convinced me to resume it . I have tried several times and quit . Now I am going to do it and do it for good. Thank you 🙏
Great video and thank you for sharing! just wanted to point out that although using SPF is a must, always, regardless if you are using retinoids, using them, won’t make your skin more sensitive to sun damage, on the contrary, the use of retinoids strengthen the skin barrier, building collagen and making your skin thicker rather than thinner like many people believe.
Girl you are glowing, I’m so jealous! You’ve just motivated me to stay consistent with my retinol 😊
I've used some type of retinoid since I was 20, finally made it to tretinoin at 25. I've never ever had irritation or peeling or purging with any product apart from making the move from retinol to adapalene (Differin). My skin peeled like crazy! But even going from Differin to Retin-A, I had no issue. It really is a wonder product!
Whoo another early tret user! I started when I was 19ish but I wasn't super consistent until I was 21. I get some gnarly cystic acne if I stop for more than 60 days. Tretinoin and SPf will be the core of my skincare for the rest of my life.
Edit to add i used differin on and off from 14-19 i didn't just go straight to tret
Bravo young lady!!!! I appreciate your information ❤❤❤Thumbs up!!!
Super inspirational! So glad I stumbled on this video.
Your skin is amazing! I used to use Retin A as a teenager, but couldn't get hold of it from my doctor. Now at 43 I've been prescribed the retinol: Differin (Adapalene) 0.1% and is easier to tolerate and have improved skin.
Thank you so much for this video! It has changed my life! And I’m not exaggerating here! I’ve been struggling with acne since the age of 3. I’ve known my face with acne only for pretty much my whole life. I’m now in my mid-30s. I came across this video a year ago and started using tretinoin in September 2021 following your recommendations to a T. About a month ago I’ve started using 0.1 - and let me tell you: I’ve never had skin this beautiful in my life! I unfortunately developed crow’s feet around my right eye because my moisturizer wasn’t right for me. I still get a pimple here and there but it’s nothing compared to my skin before. So again, thank you!!!
Thank you for this GREAT video; The tips and info are amazing. Much love and respect.
Your skin looks glorious, and thank you so much for sharing your Tretinoin Journey, very informative content 🤍🤍🤍
I'm also 39 and thanks to your videos, I started using Cerave's retinol serum over 1 year ago. It's helped so much to smooth out my skin texture and getting rid of fine lines! After watching this video, I'm going to start my tretinoin journey hopefully starting in December!
I've definitely over done it with tretinion 0.05% before because I thought it would heal my acne and hyperpigmentation quicker (lol). I'm using it differently this time round and now 6 months in, I still find it a bit difficult to deal with (purging, dryness) but nothing compared to my first time round when I was DESTROYING my skin!!
Hi Ms Myers, I’m so happy that i came across this video. I was thinking to give up using tretinion as after using 8 months i was not noticing any changes in my skin. But after watching this video you motivated me to stick with my tretinion.. thanks a lot❤❤
I love how you explained it slowly and interesting..Thanks for sharing this video
I was loosing hope.. Now I am motivated
I've been using tretinoin for eight months now and honestly, my skin looks and feels better than ever before. I've tried every method but it just doesn't work but now, I'm so thankful that I started this journey on tretinoin. I'm twenty years old and I just wish I started this earlier.
Your skin is so beautiful!!! This makes me so excited for my journey!
as someone who has experienced acne since the age of 11-12, the first thing I remember my dermatologist say to me was "patience" and another thing I remember (I paraphrase btw) was that she would always repeat to me that there's a basic "principle": give time to your skin to adjust to products, start off small (be it duration or repetition) and slowly but surely increase the amount and go bigger
In Tretinoin s case one shouldn't be going up a strength but into maintenance mode
Omg! Thank you for your honesty. I went through this for about 2-3 months. I felt terribly depressed about it because I had not adequately investigated the PROCESS for an appropriate dose & application. I was very much the same with over applications and really injured my skin.
I finally realized what i was doing whilst awaiting an appt with the dermatologist. I omitted it entirely and wore a higher concentration of moisturizer for a while, reapplying often. I regret not understanding more about it before starting the retinoid regimen. It was REMARKABLE how quickly my skin healed after discontinuing the product. Now I can start, again, with a safer dose and application.
I am glad for the product. However, I think it is critical to be an informative skin care provider. I appreciated our post highlighting the importance of moisturizer and sunscreen.
You look way more comfortable infront of the camera now! 😊
The peeling is a good thing. Like a chemical peel.
Removing the damaged, bumpy, discolored layers of skin over time smothes the skin and lessens the appearance of dark spots.
Thank you so much for the tips. I just started my regimen and really needed this because I’m one of those people that more is better.
Thank you for this! Almost gave up on tretinoin since I wasn’t seeing results but since I started watching your videos I realized I was using to many products. I am starting to see results now. It’s so true less is more 🖤
I'm so glad!
I am 34 and I have been using retin a for a few years now... I completelly agree with you, it is AMAZING and has changed my skin for better! Here in Brazil you can easily buy It at any drugstore without prescription for around 8 USD.
@ Jennifer Myers
Agree 💯, appreciate your effort in spreading this information to others.
A PS seen for derm issues recommended this decades ago (since passed), such a wonderful human besides Dr- so thank you 😊
I am in my 60s and started getting Cyctic Acne during the past 1 year for some reason. So.. I started using Retin-A again after months of stopping it. I have Retin-A .05 strength now and will use it every other night for few weeks and then increase to nightly use after a few weeks. I am using .01 on my knees for hardened skin from falling. I love this stuff... Have daily SPF during the day.
I hope everyone remembers sunscreen on the hands too! You don’t want a young face and “old” hands..
Indeed.
Excellent observation
I always forget that 😩
😂
The neck too!
I needed to hear this. I'm 1 month in and while my skin isn't in bad shape, it is rather flaky and mildly itchy. It's hard to imagine that it will help so much when you are only a month in. This is a good reminder of what I'm fighting for.
Please tell me the exact name of retinol? What u r using, please
Yeah it gets worse before it gets better but when it gets better it gets BETTER.
STICK. WITH. IT!!!
same thing happened to me but over time (few months) somehow my skin changed and became glass with consistency via prescriptions.
Update??
Did it help for thé pores ?
Thank you for sharing your story. I have been using Tretinoin/Retin-A for 32 years, since age 19. I too went through the “uglies”. It was prescribed nightly along with an oral antibiotic. The cystic acne I had was very aggressive. Although, it was hard to get through the “uglies”, it was worth it. Stick with consistent use, moisturize & always use SPF. Thank you. Cheers 😉🌹
THANK YOU dear Jennifer! This are really good Informations ✌️🤗👏👏👏❣️
Your glasslike skin is so beautiful and flawless. I can’t wait to get results like you! 😍😍
That’s the beauty light just so you know
@@joanbaczek2575 What's a beauty light?
She’s beautiful so she’s giving off light
Did she have baby botox as well? That also adds to the glass like complexion in addition to the trentinoin!!
it is also 100% OK to have "flaws". absolutely disappointing that "flawless" is a compliment.
Your skin is quite otherworldly. 🖤
Thank you for sharing this!
You are a beautiful woman! Kimberly
Agree with you. every year that goes by using retin-a, I see my skin getting better.
I really appreciate your video because I’m still in the purging phase and was getting frustrated but hearing your 1st hand experience has given me the understanding that it is a matter of patience .
Yah right my feeling now like that because the 1st time use tretinoin
WHAT THE HELL!? I LITERALLY THOUGHT YOU WERE 25! THAT'S AMAZING! I'M ASKING MY DOCTOR FOR THIS TOMORROW! 😂😍
PS... YOU LOOK INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much!
I was on tretinoin for severe acne...as well as antibiotics. Had severe acne as a teen and I was prescribed tretinioin for that. Then went off of it and still had acne into my 40s. I'm gonna be 47. I now have to take spironolactone along with tretinoin. The combination of the two products has left my skin free of acne and I may peel a bit from the tretinoin from time to time...but people have told me I have great skin and say I look way younger. I love it also because growing up with acne all of my life..I truely thought my face would be scarred all to hell. I mean it my acne was so bad that barely any spot on my face wasn't a pimple. I'm grateful for both spironolactone and tretinoin...ur skin is beautiful .shiny lovely
I’m going on my 2nd year with regular retin-a use. I used it when I was 14-16 but hated it. My skin would bleed and peel and that is awful at 16!!
I’ve just turned 54 and many can’t believe my skin is so nice. I’ve never had good skin but it’s getting closer and closer. Thank you for your knowledge and help with this product!
Ur someone I m never tired of watching...So glad I found u. I have taken up practising meditation as well...all becoz of u.
Lots of love ❤️
I use tret. A. for 20 years, I am 42 now and people say I look like 35. Today I use once a week too, sometimes more, sometimes less but the skin responds quickly and gets glow and smooth... I use shea butter and sunflower homemade balm every day for nurishment
Ooooh I would love to try the balm
@@Anangelfromabove hi! my recipe is: 2 tablespoons of shea butter, 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil, 1 teaspoon of beeswax or candellilla wax (candellilla if you want it to be vegan). I melt them in a glasscup into water bath, and after it melted I add some essencial oil. All this ingredients are non comedogenic to the pores. Then I put into a little can and wait a few hours and it is ready. Friction a little bit between my hands before use for a little melt and spread to the face ❤❤❤
@@marianadave5392 oh wow thanks for sharing so much.
You look amazing!!. I’ve been using almost the same products for about 15 years. Many people ask me what I use and I always say to them. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen it’s so important especially using tretinoin. Unfortunately some people don’t hear me out complaining the texture of the sunscreen. I tell them, luckily there’s so many out there nowadays to choose from but hey, it’s their skin.
If you are using retinol at night do u still need to use sunscreen ?