In this video, I share my top do's and don'ts when it comes to treating your skin topically with a prescription retinoid, tretinoin, which is widely considered the self -called the “gold standard” in topical anti-aging. skin care ingredients.
It's not rocket science, nevertheless, I hope sharing my simple but practical tips will be helpful to anyone who is curious about embarking on their own skin treatment journey using topical retinoids (whether they are on prescription or over-the-counter), as well as serving as encouragement to stay the course and be patient and consistent with healthy skin-promoting habits.
In my experience, dramatic results take time; at LEAST a year (at LEAST – I really can’t exaggerate or say this enough)!!! But in my experience, putting in the last straw, over the years, has been worth the relatively minimal effort compared to the end result (in other words, it's definitely worth it).
I also continue to make these videos to serve as a visual representation of what a dedicated skincare regimen including tretinoin in the evening and sunscreen in the morning looks like, daily, after age 20. With so many people today participating in extreme "beauty enhancement/" measures, I think it's helpful to show what a topical-only skin treatment can achieve. So I always want to encourage people not to resort to these invasive and trendy cosmetic procedures to achieve healthy, youthful and glowing looking skin. There are other ways to do this: good food choices, sleep and stress management, consistent skin care, daily UV protection, and other annoying lifestyle habits (all of which I've shared on my channel).
*The content is for informational purposes only. I cannot and will never give prescriptive advice; as a layman, I am simply sharing my experience and usage tips. Tretinoin is a serious topical medication that should be obtained ONLY with a doctor's prescription and used ONLY as directed, that is, under the care and advice of your prescribing physician.*
Products mentioned:
Tretinoin (available by prescription only – I use 0.05% gel, generic for Atralin)
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