My 22-YEAR Tretinoin Experience: The Key to Youthful Skin for Over 2 Decades
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In this video I'm sharing my top DO's and DON'Ts when it comes to treating your skin topically using prescription-strength retinoid, tretinoin, which is widely considered the so-called "gold standard" of topical, anti-aging skincare ingredients.
This is not rocket science, nonetheless, I hope that sharing my simple yet actionable tips will be of use to anyone who is curious about embarking on their own skin treatment journey using topical retinoids (be they prescription or OTC), as well as serve as encouragement to stay the course and be patient & consistent with healthy skin-promoting habits.
Dramatic results, in my experience, take time; at LEAST a year (at LEAST - I really cannot overstate this or repeat this enough)!!! But it's also been my experience that putting the proverbial drop in the bucket, over the years, has been well worth the relatively minimal effort in comparison to the eventual outcome (in other words, it's been SO WORTH IT).
I also continue making these videos to serve as a visual representation of what a dedicated skincare regimen including tretinoin in the evening and sunscreen in the morning, daily, looks like after 2+ decades. With so many people nowadays participating in extreme "beauty enhancement" measures, I think there is value in showing what topical-only skin treatment can yield. So I always want to encourage people that you needn't do those invasive, trendy aesthetic procedures to get healthy-looking, youthful, glowing skin. There are other ways to achieve it: right food choices, sleep & stress management, consistent skincare, daily UV protection, and other boring lifestyle habits (all of which I've shared on my channel).
Content is for informational purposes only. I cannot and will not ever give prescriptive advice; rather, as a layperson, I'm simply sharing my experience and tips for usage. Tretinoin is a serious topical medication that must be obtained by a doctor's prescription ONLY and used ONLY as directed - that is, under the care & guidance of your prescribing physician.
Products mentioned:
Tretinoin (avail. by prescription only - I use 0.05% Gel, generic for Atralin®)
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She is the queen of tretinoin
ender of cosmetics! beauty marketers hate her!
I wanted to comment the exact same text
Her mother is approaching 50 years on it...
She’s also a queen of Botox
@@alexbryers9467not Wayne Goss’ burner 😭
Who’s here just to see her face? 🙌🏻
I'm here after Wayne Goss video. He is completely right 😂
@@GiovannaIwishyou Yep! I came here to leave this message... Good news: the legendary Wayne Goss knows you exist! Bad news: he called you out and he's right, your face doesn't move at all! 🤣
Wayne was right
@@fletch2117 This lady's autistic, that's why she's not so expressive. I have a face like her's I used to think I was expressive but one day I recorded myself talking for a class project and my face was like her's so expressionless even at momments where my voice was definitely expressive. That plus tretinoin can definitely make it seem like you have botox. Just my opinion
she is GIRL
As a retinol user, not a Tret, after 2 years and a half, i finally achieved what i wanted to achieve. Slowly but surely, i have 8 staple ingredients in my skin care: Retinol 3x week , Niacinamide, Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid + Peptides, BHA 1x week, AHA 1x 2 weeks, and of course, Suncreen everyday.
What is BHA and AHA?
@evadeanu1 BHA = Salicylic Acid (clears out pores, congested skin: mainly for normal/mixed/oily blemishes/acne prone skin)
AHA = Glycolic, Lactic, Mandelic Acid (clears out dead skin cells to help with texture, smoother and brighter skin, amazing for acne scar, BUT damages your skin barrier, so balancing your routine with Niacinamide & Ceramides to speed up healing process, ALSO LOVED by dry skin girlie)
@@lonelyboyxogreat explanation, thank you
@@lonelyboyxo thank you so much! Where do you buy those 2 products?
@@evadeanu1 those (BHA & AHAs) are ingredients, so you can find them in many products at the Drug Store (Pharmacy), Sephora, Ulta & so on)
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ THOSE INGREDIENTS EXFOLIATE THE SKIN. THEY ARE CONSIDER SKIN BARRIER DISRUPTOR AND ARE MEANT TO BE USE CAREFULLY, SPECIALLY AT NIGHT, SPECIFICALLY AHA'S: ALWAYS FOLLOWED BY SUNSCREEN THE MORNINGS FOLLOWING USE OXOXO
I'm 18 and i am using tret for 6 months straight. One of my friends aunt started at 20, she's now 52. Most of em think she must be 25 or 30 max. I asked her about the secrets, she spilled it all. Morning skincare, she uses foaming face wash, vitamin c, sunscreen, mineral powder and eyeliner ( yes, she mostly doesn't wear make up). Night time, gentle cleanser, niacinamide 5, tret 0.05, lip balm (boroline), indian brand works high end, castor oil for lashes and brows ( similar to jennifer's routine only). Along with this, she cooks her own meals, tracks her calories, macros and micros religiously, goes to gym 4 to 5 times a week, she also does yoga. Consumes omega 3 pill, nac, vitamin c and eats a lot of veggies and fishes, does intermittent fasting, sleeps 8 hours a day no matter what, has a work from home job ( remote) which she absolutely loves. So yeah, there's a reason why she aged this gracefully.
Edit: she's a married childfree woman.
does she have kids?🤔
@@selenefroehlich9138 yes, one.
Amazinggg
Wow.. such an inspiring story
Eyeliner is a makeup. Yes she does using makeup. 😅
You could make a billion of these same tretinoin videos and I would still watch them!
Same 😂 she knows her stuff
She looks scary. She has zero expression and her face is like paralyzed.
@@katelady1370keep your opinions to yourself.
@@katelady1370have you seen Wayne Goss latest video? This is what he’s talking about IMO
@@katelady1370 Jealousy is a disease, babe.
At 18 years old, I started wearing sunscreen. Morning routine: soft cleanser, toner, vitamin c + hyaluronic serum, moisturizer cream, vitamin c oil, sunscreen. Night routine: soft cleanser, toner, (glycolic acid 1x a week), niacinamide + hyaluronic serum, moisturizer cream. At 20, I started using tretinoin cream 0.025% once a week with my moisturizer, and my skin has stayed youthful for what feels like forever. I’m 58, and everyone thinks I’m 27-33, but this wasn’t all tretinoin. I became vegetarian at 20, eat plenty of veggies, take supplements, go to the gym 4-5 times a week, focus on my relationships, and try new things. my best advice for the youth, is to prioritize your self. Buy things that are an investment for yourself. Those supplements may cost you $60 today, but save your life tomorrow. Nobody has a problem when they spend $60 on fast food. 😂❤
Which supplements do you take on regular basis
@@meharunnisamohammed655 In the morning before breakfast, I used to take StoneHengeHealth - Dynamic Biotics (probiotics) 2020-2024. But I recently switched to their new edition of probiotics, from the same brand. StoneHengeHealth Dynamic Biotics had 16 strains of gut health bacteria, and the StoneHengeHealth Dynamic Biotics+ For Women has 24 strains of gut health bacteria. The new edition bottle is better because it’s good for the vaginal area & female body. After I eat breakfast, I’ve been taking Metagenics PhytoMulti® with Iron (these are multivitamins that come with iron, which is really good for women because women can be iron deficient) & Metagenics OmegaGenics® EPA-DHA 720 (these are omega-3s). Hope that helps! Wish you luck!
I'm pretty sure you don't look 28 as a 60 year old. No offense.
@@lemmykoopah true.😞 but at least I look young, genetics play a big factor 😂
Can we see a photo? 😂 I’m so intrigued … upload a profile pic? Or give your Reddit link?
Girl your videos have changed my life!!! Thank you so much!!☮️💖🌸
Thanks for sharing your tips & advice.
I'm so grateful you're here !
Thank you for staying consistent with the information. I didn’t know what to do until I ran into your content. ❤
Love getting updates on your skin!
Started using tret at 25 last year and I’ll never go back ❤️
Your skin type?
@@Vetriyas combination
Please share have you directly jumped on to tretinoin or you've used other level retinols also????
@@sanaiqbal1045 I started off using Differin gel for about 6 months-year and then switched to prescription tret!
My skin purged when I started Differin, but it was fine when I started tret . (just had sensitivity and peeling)
@@shadowstarspammysame skin type.
Should I go for RETINOL serum or Tretinoin cream?
Thank you sharing these products and your experiences.
I am 42 male and have been using tretinoin since my thirties, and I don't have a single winkle nor even a fine line in my face... it's something you have to commit for your whole life until you die, thus there is no need to be in a rush for results, because even if you get them, say in one year, you will lose it if you stop using, tretinoin is like a vitamin, you have to take for life.
I'm 42 and most people think I'm in my 20s. Stay out of the sun and don't have kids. That's it.
It is i lnfact a vitamin (vit A derivative)
I love hearing about the success stories. with this product. I’m definitely committed. I’ve been trying to get my younger brother into skincare as we do not have the best skin genetics in our family, early signs of aging, loss of collagen and hyperpigmentation.
I have started tret at 27 and honestly wish I had found it five years earlier.
Hi, thanks for sharing.. I been using prescription tretinoin for about 2 years now.. and it's about one month expired can I still use it.. it's hard to get it.. thanks
Which brand retinol u use
Finally someone said it's not 6 weeks but 6 months
Jennifer explains it perfectly and makes it simple. I have been using tret for yrs as well.
Love the way you present this information and stress patience your a gift that keeps on giving please do an updated morning skincare routine even if it’s the same products you keep me on task so please please please much love Jennifer
Love the videos on tret ! I’ve been using it in one form or another for 20 years and it has been game changer. What I love about her routine is the simplicity , I have become so tired of the 15 step multiple serum routines that are so common on CZcams . I use 3 steps at night with tret and done .
Those 15 steps do nothing but damage your skin. Simplicity and finding ingredients that works for you is the key. I’ve never known anyone who tretinoin hasn’t worked for. The only product that I know works wonders on black skin with discolouration, marks / scars
Finally started with Tret at 0.025% after two years on retinol and feeling like the OTC stuff had plateaued. Working on the ramp-up slowly but surely, and now up to 3 times per week with no irritation. In fact, I haven't experienced any adverse effects at all, and I'm grateful to be able to benefit from the wisdom of those who came before.
Is it good. For acne scares ?
100% agree with the hat recommendation. I have been using tret for over 2 decades and wear a spf as well as vit c. If I do not wear a hat, pigmentation will pop up if I am out in the blazing sun for too long. But with a hat, no problem. (my hat has sun protection as well) I think it is also worth noting that your healthy skin is also down to lifestyle, exercise and what you eat. Tretinoin will not do it all. Love your channel and started making our own bone broth at our home. As a person with Celiac Disease, it has really helped with my gut health. We feel and see the positive effects much more than the usual collagen drinks. So thanks for the how-to video on that as well!
Thanks for sharing. Vasilen that is great meditation for skin. That’s why your skin and lips look great and natural
When I first started tretinoin for acne, I stumbled across your videos and ur advice helped me during my beginning stages of use. The purging was emotionally difficult to deal with but your reminders to be patient gave me hope and discipline. Im about 3 months in my journey and I have completely clear skin now. I can’t wait to see how things will be in one year.
I love all of your other videos too, so thank you Jennifer!
Yay! So happy for you💚
Did you have dermatologist consultations during using tret or was it on your own?
How many times a week? What strenght? Before or afted moisturizer?
Thanks for your honest information!❤
I saw quite a lot of ur videos and i strongly believe its not just tretinoin, but its ur diet . Both go hand in hand. ❤
Your skin is so glowy!!
You are always inspiring, thank you for your experience. Also like to read comments with a lot of great results as well!😻
You inspired me to start differin and I swear I see an improvement after 2 months. Can’t wait to see what happens in a year! ❤️
Which moisturizer do you use with that
@@aleenaaley5607during the day I use the Elf “holy hydration” broad spectrum SPF 30, and sometimes the cerave AM broad spectrum moisturizer. At night I use Gold Bond healing hydration lotion with the differin gel. However, when I first started differin, the only thing that didn’t make my face feel like it was burning after applying was aquaphor baby healing ointment (petroleum jelly based) so I used that on my face at night and my skin loved it 💕
@@aleenaaley5607during the day I use elf “holy hydration” broad spectrum spf 30 and sometimes cerave AM broad spectrum SPF. At night I use gold bond healing hydrating lotion. When I first started differin, the only thing that didn’t make my face feel like it was burning after applying was aquafor healing ointment for babies 😅 it’s petroleum jell based and I would just put that on my entire face at night, it was very soothing!
Can i use adapaleno instead tretinoin? Have the same effects??
I' m 50 and I it recently blew my mind to realize that I' ve used retinoids (topicals and THE oral one) for 35 years of my life. It all started due to acne and, once healed, I stayed for their antiaging properties. My super oily perennial acne prone skin breaks out with tret🤷🏻♀️, sadly it is not for everybody but her antibacterial son, retinaldehide, has done a long term wonderful job. Consistency over intensity has been the mantra. Plus, it "forced" me to use sunscreen 365 in the wild 90’ s, when it was not a normalized habit yet. Not to talk about my body skin, straight up sorcery😉✨
Find your retinoid, your percentage and your frequency and stay commited. It' s beyond worth it. Look at this astonishing lady! ✨
🧛🏻♀️🖤
Funny that you mentioned it, I also suffer from adult acne and find tretinoin - which is supposed to help - doesn't help at all, I use only for antiaging purpose, and now after reading you I'm considering trying to find a product with retinaldehyde and give it a try.
what retinaldehide are you using?
I started using retinol and sunscreen everyday regardless of sun exposure a year and a half ago at 26. In my country sunscreen is still seen as something you only wear on the beach. My mom keeps telling me I shouldn't wear everyday bacuse I'm pale lol. Then a few months ago my dermatologist prescribed me tretinoin out of nowhere just because I asked about it! However I don't think I'll continue after this tube, because I moved and I don't believe most doctors here are so liberal about tretinoin. I think I just got lucky. I'll probably switch to retinaldehyde which is available without prescription.
@@claushenrique IKR? The "official" side effects are burning, irritation, flaking, etc,... I was convinced it was acne AGAIN with tret because it could not be purge anymore. But both my derm and my all time lovely pharmacist told me "Ah, yes, it' s the typical case of genetic oily acne prone skin that breaks out with small pustules. It' s normal, especially for those who develope exclusively inflammatory lesions, like you". Exactly like if we said "Ah, yes, if it rains, the floor' s gonna be wet."😅 We never end learning amateur dermatology😜. If you wanna try Doc Stefani Kappel' s method, just so you know, it works for me. Your retinoid + treti only once a week. Enough frequency to be long term effective and to boost the other retinoid, not enough to start the pimple party. Hope it helps!
🧛🏻♀️🖤
@@luisa146 Don' t let this doctor go!!!! We never know what can happen in the future and when we are gonna need an efficient derm. It took me 6 unsuccessful docs until he appeared🙌🏻. It' s my treaaaaaasurreee😝. (Btw, Spain or LatAm? Me, Spain😘😘)
I accidentally hit the Subscribe button when I sneezed, but... I might as well just be subscribed for as many of your videos I've watched over the years. 😂
After using Obagi Tretinoin, Altreno, or Differin almost every night (with a few exceptions when I had irritation), since July, 2021, I feel like I am just now seeing the results! Patience is key! Also helping to tip the scale was adding Paula's Choice Azelaic Acid, Prequel Lucent C, and Prequel Hypochlorous Acid Spray. I wish I had known about it earlier. I didn't start until age 57. Very happy with results now ❤
Thank you for the tips! I am about to turn 36 and will barely start 😅
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You are one of the few persons whom I find genuine. I get positive vibes from you. And love your simple content.❤
لقد استفدت من تجربتك لقد حددت مسار عنايتي ببشرتي وانا سعيده بما وصلت اليه اليوم شكرا جينفر
Great advice, I randomly sandwiched Tretinoin and CearVe PM as a combo and found it works great. Great thinking! 💗
How about Cerave Moisturising Cream, same result as Cerave PM ?
If u had Experience with Cerave Cream, could u tell me ur testimony please 🙏
Thanks to you I’m currently 6 month on Tretinoin. I started seeing great results after my purge was finally over in month 4. Now it’s slowly getting better everyday. I can’t wait to see how my skin is going to look in a year or two 😍 all my acne and fine lines faded so far.. now hoping for the scars to fade and the pores to shrink and just the skin overall evening out
What strength are you using?
I love your peaceful voice your face. I could listen to you all day. Thanks Jennifer te amo 🥰
Great video
I started on retinol 0.2% (really low) + SPF 30 every day 6 months ago. The results are coming slow and steady. Doctor appointment for tret next week, I'm excited.
I wish I started in my twenties! I started at 40 and now I am 44 I see smooth skin but it has not helped me as much as I will like my skin to be. You look amazing between you and Melissa 55 I feel encouraged to keep going with retin a.
in other words it is useless to star at 40?😢I am 43 and I have just started
I just started using it on Monday and I hope this goes well 😁
Thank you, Jennifer!
great video!
I’ve been religiously using it for about 38 years. It definitely works.
HOW?
Now you have what age? Do you have wrinkles?
i have also.it's the best!
Bonsoir silvous plaît quel le nom de cette crème ,je vis en France reponse s’il vous plais..merci beaucoup..
@@nadiacresci4029 jp Retacnyl
I've been using it for 3years and it works like wonders.
New subscriber! You look phenomenal. It’s hard to find people in CZcams who suggests minimal skin care routine.. love all the tips you suggested and just starting my tretinoin journey! Behind all this, I think you are an inspirational human being! Glad I came across your channel! Can’t wait to see great videos from you!
Other than tretinoin, any other actives you use which helps with results when combined with tretinoin eventually?
I love your honesty
I mean she's very clearly had botox done and says she hasn't...
I’ve been using tretinoin and dark spot corrector from Agency for one year and have seen amazing results. I was a sun lover all my life and my skin was awful. I also got a prescription of tret from my regular doctor. I am currently using 0.14 strength and I will never stop. I use Korean sunscreen daily and love it. I am proof that tret really works! In just one year!
@kw8501
I have a ton of age spots on my face and hands and arms. The older I get, the more rapidly they arrive. Can you tell me more about the dark spot corrector you mentioned? I never heard of it. Thanks.
Almost 42? You look at least 10 years younger. Great skin.
Nah she looks 35 at least. Collagen isn't the only thing that decreases with age, it's also bone that supports the skin, sure she look better than other 40 years old, but still looks no less than 35.
@@AndresRamos-vs9us You're entitled to your opinion, even if it's wrong.
@@AndresRamos-vs9uswhat are you spewing on about
Her skin looks like that of a 20 year old ❤
@@bleh_ik yeah her skin looks like a 25 years old, but she doesn't look 25, hear underlying bone structure doesn't look like of a girl of 25, you can spot that she is a mature woman, with great skin, but a mature woman, not a girl, doesn't look less than 32-35, not much ahead of her real age
Hi Jen. Really love your videos💖 could you please do a video on you hair care as well, you hair looks so gorgeous💖
She has :) Her secret is sardines :)
Wow I thought you were my age, I'm 33 going on 34 in two months that's how good you look! I need to start tret just scared since I have sensitive skin.
Same
❤❤❤ love you Babes. Your videos are so inspiring.
This is Gonna b so Good JM🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Wednesday😀….
OMG your hair looks so lucious!!! I am 26 and starting to struggle with some grey hairs do you dye yours? Or any other special treatments?
Because of you I started my tretinoin journey my dermatologist prescribe me the 0.025% and use it every night. I'm on my 1st week at this time I still dont see any massive changes but my skin looks hydrated because I used to be dry probably because of the wrong products I used before I started tretinoin. Because of you I already have ideas about tretinoin and I'm ready for this journey. 😊
Wow you stopped aging at 20s. You look so young 😱⚘️
We cannot emphasize enough the importance of good nutrition for skin health and appearance. No skincare product would bring the skin to its optimal condition unless our diet supports it.
As far as Tretinoin goes, patience, consistency and discipline with SPF are a key.
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@@a-n-kallieand pettiness has entered
Speak for yourself… I have a shitty diet due to my schedule and my face is spotless with and without tretnoin… some ppl just straight up have back luck or other stuff going on that causes acne that diet can’t fix
Fact
@@TheRedRoom-ew4mtwell said!! My sister is in her 40’s and a he has perfect skin. She never even uses skin products cos naturally her skin is just good. No wrinkles and no spots! She has plumped youthful skin! She’s never been healthy either and her diet isn’t the best. My other sister and I are abit healthier and break out once in a while. We use skin products especially tretinoin to fix our skin. Regardless of our diet, If we let go like our other sister then our skin will give up on us lol
I started Tretinoin less than a month ago based on your and other videos. I was prescribed the lowest dosage, 0.025, so I didn't need to start at once a week. Looking forward to results.
Can you give me review as long as you use that?
The first ever tretinion word I heard from you. I'll stick to it
love your tips about tretinoid, you are huge inspiration!! Are you using tretinoin whole year also during summer months?
Love this channel! ❤
I am much older than you, and I am very sensitive... my reactions to certain chemicals are extremely severe (chemical sunscreen is a poison to me and they hid it in all sorts of products... I just got over a bout of allergy). I tried Retin A Micro years ago and of course I gave up thinking that it would be impossible for me because of my sensitivity. Until I saw you, and what a lifetime of Tretinoin has done for you. I was amazed at the result and this is when I thought that I must persist with it. I did and my skin is very good for my age. I do have laxity but am persisting. Let's see what I can achieve. I only wish I had persisted back when it was prescribed to me. I am in my third year of using Retin A micro, I think (lost track of the time) and so happy to be adapted to it and just looking forward to yearly improvements, despite my age. Thank-you for inspiring me... you are a phenomenon looking as you do in your 42nd year!
what sunscreen do you use that's not poison?
@@driamikala I can tolerate mineral sunscreen... not chemical sunscreen. Thanks for your question.
I started using retinol over 7 years ago then tritinoin and the last couple of years I have been doing jessners and Tca peels at home it has been a game changer! I was always really good with my skincare this just sealed the deal for me. Always use spf 50 even in winter and in summer I wear a hat gloves and sometimes umbrella too. 😊
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Thank you for repeating the message again and again. Persistency is the key to success, and it cannot be mentioned too many times. I have a tendency to be very impatient, and listening to the message over and over again really helps. I never saw it like a time frame of a year, that will be a helpful tips, thank you. Now, unfortunately it is difficult to get my hands on Tretinoin here, but I have Differin, and I notice a difference since November. I will continue, and I will work on my patience! Always spf 50 and a hat here, we're collegues in that matter. 🙂❤
Yes, but tretinoide is not everything.
Your face is full (you have no visible volume loss) and your face is wide which is like 50% of the youthful-looking factors.
And that is not due to any vitamin A derivate products. Rétinoïdes can only treat the skin, not the fat pads, not the fascia, not the smas, not the bones.
Tell us what you do for the volume of your face.
How many wrinkle-free faces looking old do we see on social media in celebrities lol? They might have no wrinkles but the saginess and hollowness say it all about their ages.
Wrinkles is only a small part of aging.
agree 100%. I think its her diet
She's half Korean, that volume in her face is simply genetics.
💯-%. Can't help the sagging. With surgery helping the sagging and Tret helping the skin, it's a wini win combination
I wouldn't be surprised if she also uses filler and botox (idk if she ever talked about it, but having glass skin and looking younger is her livelihood, I imagine people are ready to do a lot to keep their income, no matter if they disclose it or not).
She does talk about controlling her expressions to not encourage wrinkles in one video. Also, she eats healthy and probably works out. All of those things together help with keeping a youthful body, and 40 is not old enough to show a lot of sagging in the face unless you are living a very unhealthy life.
I have been using it since one year after watching ur video. It really transformed my skin ❤
Really? Can you give me your review after use it? And how many you use the precentation?
Happy Mother's Day!⚘😊
Thanks for the advise on starting with the low percentage. I've been using it for over 10 years and was off of it for 3 months and when some pimples appeared I started back with a Pea from my 0.1% tube and then my whole face got irritated. I applied more, and it got worse. It took weeks for my face to settle down. I started back with my 0.05% tube and Irritated my face again. I'll let my face settle down and use 0.025% now.
I rarely used my CeraV because I thought it would interfere with the Tretinoin, but will now. Thanks for layering tip
too! BTW You still look 20's and are very pretty, well spoken, and Intelligent.
Stop it she doesn't look in her 20s lol
@@lemmykoopahshe does! She looks late 20s, it’s amazing
Jennifer you are the biggest inspiration to my tretnoin journey! I stated with 23, now I'll be 27 and what can I say? Tretnoin has changed my face. The amount of compliments I get for my skin is insane, and people don't notice this, but my face is firmer, my eyelids are tighter and with no folds. One of my challenges has been the fact that my skin stated to shine, not because of oil, but because the skin is plain and therefore it reflects more the light.
I watched your videos when I was starting, here in Brazil you don't need a prescription to get tretnoin, what makes my responsibility bigger.
Overall I'm so thankful for finding tretnoin, seeing the results and seeing that it continues to improve your skin more and more everyday, idk, makes aging exiting
Did you find a solution to reduce the shine ?
@entheos4333 it was wierd as fist, but it was not oil, it was glow, it was the texture changing. With time I just started to appreciate it, I just have never had a glowing skin before. Some compliments I received also helped me with that
@@Ishtarmohammadihi I just read ur comment
It's good to hear that u got amazing results with tretenoin 😊
I have a question
I started tretenoin from Feb and use a good moisturizer with it
How much time it takes to see some results after using tretenoin?
And before using it what issues u had on face ?
I use tretnoin but avoid my eye area. You have mentioned that your eyelids have tightened too. Does that mean you use it on the skin of your eyes too?
Can you expound on how you have been using it on the eye area?
Ok i am good at practicing patience. I am starting it very soon. Wish me luck. Turning 33 this June, so let's see how it goes (goosebumps).
I met Jennifer 4 years ago and she didn't change at all, just as beautiful 😍
I've using tret for 1 year and half now, I had a deep smile line and now it has faded into fine line. How amazing. I'll keep using tret maybe for the rest of my life 😁😁
Thanks Jennifer for encouraging me to this amazing journey! Love you 😘
Why are the muscles on your face so stiff and don't move when you speak. Can I get results like you by using tertinoin.
It took me more than 3 years to see dramatic results. I never experienced peeling or irritation from it.
thanks Jennifer very much for sharing this information .i have some questions for you
1- do you think that your Asian skin helped you as additional point to get a firm and healthy skin?
2- do you use any kind of serum like vitamin c or niacinamide or exfoliation in your daily routine?
3- do you take any supplements like d3 or vitamin c or minerals ?
My doctor just prescribed this for me and you gave much more thorough advice and explanation. She did say to start very slow like you mentioned. Thanks for taking your time to give us your advice. Your skin is amazing and to think about taking care of your skin at such a young age is a rarity. I’m in my 60’s and my generation didn’t even promote sunscreen. We put baby oil on our skin and fried ourselves in the sun. I hope it’s not too late for me. 😊
53, on Tret now 1.5 yrs, I for sure see results ! I still only use max 3 nites per wk. I also recently started to use a very small dab around my eyes-under & sides only- applying a balm there 1st. Agree patience is key, & started too see its benefits after 6 months.
Do you still do the sandwich between the tretinoin ?.. do you have to wait 10, 15 minutes ? Thanks
@sreyen1065 I always apply a moisturizer then apply tret. I don't apply a 2nd layer of moisturizer.
@dianal8387 do you have to wait 15 minutes before applying moisturizer then tretinoin?
@sreyen1065 I only wait a few minutes
Great video. I saw results after 6 weeks of tretinoin. I started using it at 35 for anti-aging not acne. I wasn’t using it once a week for a month though. I used it every night utilizing the sandwich method so maybe that’s why I saw improvements after 6 weeks.
You didn’t purge?
@@user-qs3cv8vn2n I never purged. Prior to using tretinoin, I was using retinols. I never purged on those either. I think generally people might experience purging but I personally did not. Again, I’ve been using the sandwich method with tretinoin. I tried tretinoin once on clean dry skin and I felt like it irritated my skin so I have been sandwiching ever since. Everyone’s skin is different so you have to see what works for you.
On days like this, when Im falling out of my little disciplined schedule, your videos are my booster, seeing you motivates me so much to stay commited to my wellbeing. Thank you Jenny. I have been following you from the time I was 18, and holding onto my excitement to turn 21 and start my Tretinoin journey following your guidelines. However I have already turned 22 last month, and I am doing pretty good with Tretinoin.
Thank you for always being a blessing❤
Loads of love❤
Dear Jennifer, thank you for the information you are giving us. Please tell us how do you take care of your neck? It is in excellent condition
Hey, I m 21 year old man from India
I used to had Severe acne in my teenage which almost vanished by the time i was 18-19, i never got it treated and out of immaturity i always pinched them leading to end number of acne scars all over my face today
I started to take care of myself last year only in August, i binged watched end number of videos of different ingredients in beauty industry and booked everything that could make my skin better.
I also saw your video of past experiences and everything on retinoid-tretin
I made my day and night care disciplined and consistent, i made a routine of ingredients as per particular day it is and sticked to it, that routine suited me well and within 3 months i had alot better skin but the scars were still very much visible.
it was December when i finally stepped towards retinol application, i started with 1% serum application once a week, i kept the routine for three months
Those three months definately improved my skin texture but it still wasn't enough and i was only using serum to make my skin withstand a full fledged retinoid liek tretinoin, In March i finnally ordered tretinoin 0.05% (sadly i didn't got 0.0025% in the market) i started applying once a week and m still continuing it as once a week and to my surprise i didn't got any sort of irritation or redness except skin peeling, its there and slugging once a week really helps to counter it. My Acne scars have 40% reduced and i know rest will take 1-2 years easily but i m really happy that my technique with the help of you and other good youtubers brought me results.
Thankyou 😄🙏
Bhai tretinoin o.o25 percent se acne scars kam hojayega toh
I have been using tretinoin 0,05 % since 3 months now, i think i see some results and also i’ve passed the purging phase after 3 weeks so i’ m really happy and i wish i see more results after 6 months and one year
Hi Jenny ❤Lovely to see again 😘😍👋
I have started it last year yes it does work
Advice grounded in reality and sincerity and not trying to sell a quick fix. Lovely.
I must admit that I use way more than the pea size ammount, but since I have no access to stronger concentration than 0.05% I just increase the ammount of cream I use.
I sometimes get a reddish look like if I was constantly blushing. But I don't feel irritated. Would that still mean that I should lower down the dosage?
I would lower the dosage, bc the redness is signaling inflammation (I believe) and inflammation can accelerate aging.
I started using tretinoin after watching your videos at the age 25
Finally a sequel
Hi jennifer...thank you for your suggestions...have been watching you for sometime...although i agree with the contribution of tret..but....A very big reason for no wrinkle on your face is that there is hardly any muscle movement around your eye forehead or lips when u talk... U dont make any expressions on your face.. And this is the biggest secret of no lines and wrinkles in my opinion...
Botox?
@@lemmykoopah no no no I don't mean botox... I mean she doesn't have the habit of talking with expressions like eyebrow raising, eye movements or making faces while talking
I've never seen anything like it, I'm the total opposite. My facial expressions cannot be tamed lol!
@@sweeetisme yes I understand... No. 1 reason of wrinkles is repeated muscle movement
@@Indiangirl1984 no. It's sun exposure.
Thank you sis💕 you are my fav🌸🌸
I used benzoyl peroxide for a couple months to treat a breakout I had while I was recovering my skin barrier with cerave. Once I got my breakout fixed I starter using over the counter retinol 0.3%. Now it's been a month and I noticed I don't get any irritation at all (I also have been doing the sandwich method Moisturizer + Retinol + Moisturizer at night). I use vaseline under my eyes to apply a bit of retinol there as as well.
Been thinking of upgrading to Tretinoin since it seems my skin might be able to tolerate but I was a little worried that using vaseline with it could give me breakouts again, since I have a acne prone skin :C
Hi Jennifer. Love your no-nonsense content, direct and informative. Question: as a long time Tretinoin user, I have been unable to acclimate its use to the neck area (causes redness and irritation). In lieu of Tretinoin for the neck, what would you recommend with similar potency that the delicate skin on the neck can tolerate? Thank you!
Maybe try Retinaldehyde. Still vitamin A, not as strong as tretinoin, but stronger than retinol. It may take a bit longer, but it’s not nearly as irritating.
I've been using for 16 years! Started when I was 18. I've used so many formulas but I've really been loving Altreno. Have you tried it?
I did all this process with Differin and had great results. Skin has a better texture, brighter, and acne is way more manageable. I tried once to switch to tret or tazarotene but got too high % so couldn't stick to them due to side effects. I have to say at those rounds I wasn't too motivated since I got great results on Differin. I'm happy to carry on with Differin since my skin is extremely sensitive and roseacea prone so should be better suited in the realm of strong retinoids
Its been 10 yrs of using tretinoin❤n Im 50 now...my complexion is better than in my teenager
I’ve been on .025% Tret for almost 6 months. I’ve been blessed not to get the “uglies” even after working my way up to every night or every other but I can’t wear Vaseline or other petrolatum brands (or any eye cream) under or around my eyes. I do use it around my nose folds and on lips. I’m just very careful not to get it near the eyes. My biggest issue is finding a sunscreen. My skin has had allergic reactions to 3 mineral sunscreens-one on whole face and another, only around my eyes. I’m home bound at moment so am not outside in the sun. I try to stay in dark rooms away from windows until I can find a sunscreen my skin can tolerate because otherwise, I’m just wasting Tretinoin & potentially making my skin more prone to aging and Sun spots. I was going to pay $30 to ship Australian sunscreen to US; it seems to have the strongest, best filters (compared to US & potentially better than K or J beauty), but I’m now scared to try chemical sunscreens given how my skin is reacting to supposedly “gentler” mineral ones. It’s so odd how it doesn’t get irritated by Tretinoin but immediately reacts to sunscreen or a few hours after application. I’m at a total loss. I never had this issue before Tretinoin.
Wonderful video. Would like to know can start Tret 1x per week and 6 days Adapelene? TQ!
I am on my 1.5 yr of using tretinoin and only now I start to see results in my acne and overall skin.
Are you applying Retin-A at all where you put the Vaseline or do you avoid those areas completely?
Jennifer is a good soul, A good egg :)
Hi Jennifer... I love your videos! I'm in my sixties and am trying Retin A again... gave up a few times before because of issues you are talking about in this video. This time, I will stick to it. My question is - should we be putting the cream on wrinkled areas? I saw in another video that doing this would simple make the wrinkles worse... do you have any idea what I should be doing?
The gel version isn't compatible with other skincare . I like to incorporate a toner, essences, and a serum. The gel clumps up whereas the cream is flawless with blending other skincare
You're so gorgeous!!!
I started using differin gel/castor oil because of your videos and I’m happy I did! Do you think it’s okay to use a vitamin c serum in the mornings? (Differin 3x/week pm) I have acne scars on my chin that I need help fading away faster. Thank you 🙌🏻
There are lots of comments about wayne's video, she has already told us she didn't have any procedure done. So stop with all the accusations. If you dont believe it so be it, and if you do that's good too. We have to remember she did tell us genetic factor, her diet and all kinds of movements (plus lifestyle factors) must also be taken into consideration.
Yeah she's asian, I believe that she didn't have botox. Wayne might have been referring to someone else tho, and even if he wasn't, I'm sure a lot of ppl who tout tretinoin as God's serum have had botox
@@HollyL56 I got tretinoin low starting intensity but I'm scared to keep using it since its basically a steroid cream i guess so I've been using differin adapalene