With these tretinoin tips and tricks, be sure you are in safe hands to get the skin of your dreams.

It may seem like a trend. But it’s one that has never gone out of style. Used by doctors and dermatologists for over 60 years. Tretinoin has been extensively researched and clinically proven as a treatment for anti-aging. 

There is a reason why tretinoin is considered the ‘Gold Standard’ of skin care. Helping people for decades to achieve that photo-filter, flawless complexion.

What is Tretinoin?

Tretinoin is a Vitamin-A topical retinoid. It’s recommended by doctors and dermatologists worldwide and available on prescription. It is scientifically proven to treat many skin issues.

Studies show that tretinoin:

• improves skin elasticity
• reduces hyperpigmentation
• improves collagen production
• treats acne
• reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• photoaging

How Does Tretinoin Work?

It works by stimulating the growth of new skin cells and shedding old damaged ones. This incredible process causes many benefits for your skin.

It can take a while for the skin to adapt to tretinoin. But don’t let that stop you. Over time, the skin builds up tolerance and resilience to the use of tretinoin. But like everything new in life, it’s always best to learn the ropes before diving straight in. 

There are ways you can safely introduce tretinoin in your routine. Keeping your skin happy along the way! 

Take on board these few tips and tricks on your journey to a more youthful complexion. They’re super easy and will allow you to reap all the rewards of this powerhouse product. 

Tretinoin Tips and Tricks

START SLOW

When you know how incredible the benefits of Tretinoin are, it can be tempting to rush in and use it too often to start. It’s important to know that it will still be working magic on your skin even with less use. 

It’s better to start out on a lower strength and work your way up to avoid sensitivity and irritation. Start with using once a week for a month, then you can progress to twice a week for a month. If your skin is tolerating that well, slowly increasing your applications over time. Eventually, you can build up to daily night time use.

Remember slow and steady wins the race.

AVOID THESE AREAS

There are extra sensitive areas on the face that must be avoided. Tretinoin can be drying. It will make your life much easier knowing where not to apply it at the beginning phases of use. Avoid applying it around your eye area, where your ear lobes meet the jaw line and around the mouth area.

USE A PEA SIZED AMOUNT

When we are used to smothering ourselves in moisturiser, this one can take us off guard. It’s a powerful anti-aging remedy. A little tretinoin goes a long way. Use the size of a pea on your finger and dab over your face before rubbing it in to spread the product.

Remember less is more.

THE TRETINOIN SANDWICH

What is the tretinoin sandwich? And no, it’s not edible. You apply a coat of moisturiser first before application of Tretinoin. And if needed, add another coat of moisturiser on top. Sandwiching the Tretinoin. You will still get all the glorious benefits and less of the sensitivity.

Think of the Tretinoin as the sandwich filling between moisturizers and you are good to go.

DON’T MIX

You don’t have to ditch them from your skincare. You can use active ingredients any time tretinoin is not in your routine. For example, in the morning or on a non-use day. But you do not want to use them at the same time. These active ingredients can cause more drying.

USE SUNSCREEN

It is essential to use sunscreen when you’re using active ingredients. And it is no different for tretinoin use. Your skin is sensitive and that means you will be more sensitive to UV and sunlight. It also prevents any further sun damage to your skin.

Chemical sunscreen can cause irritation in some people. Switching to a mineral sunscreen should work wonders and be much kinder to your skin.

AND REMEMBER, IT TAKES TIME

Patience is a virtue so they say. That is definitely the case with tretinoin. The formula is for long-term use with long-term benefits. Results that only get better the longer you use it.

It is the tried and tested holy grail for anti-aging. A skin magician that hasn’t stopped working its magic for over 60 years. It lives up to the hype. If you want a treatment that yields results, tretinoin will be your new best friend. 

How to Get Tretinoin Without a Prescription?

Finally you can get your hands on beauty-boosting tretinoin by visiting DRMA today. You don’t need to hunt down a dermatologist or wait around at the doctor’s office. Connect with a medical professional for a virtual consultation. 

Find out from the very best in the field what your skin needs. Discover the best way to use tretinoin in your skincare routine. Let DRMA create custom skincare solutions tailored just for you. All for results that you will love.