Maintaining Skin With Using Retin A.

Apr 7, 2015

Forrest G.

What skincare products would you recommend using to help combat the flaky skin caused by the Retin A?

Also, my derm has me using Onexton (3.75% Benzyl Peroxide/clydamycin phosphate) every morning for acne which also causes dryness and irritation.

Morning Routine:
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Foaming Face Wash
Simple Toner
Onexton
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Moisturizer spf 50

Night Routine:
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Foaming Face Wash
Simple Toner
Retin A Micro 0.08% Gel (After 20 min Every Other Night until May)
Cerave Pm Moisturizer (45 min after Retin A)

Apr 7, 2015

Alura J.

I use Retin A and I find any foaming face wash, no matter how gentle, causes more dryness for my skin.

I like to use CeraVe Hydrating cleanser and use the foreo Luna tool to cleanse my face morning and night.

I wonder if a hydrating serum would benefit you too but I'm not sure how it would work using Retin A.

Are you doing any masks? I like to do a hydrating one twice a week. I like the first aid beauty oatmeal one and Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Global Anti-Aging Mask Boost.

Apr 8, 2015

Stephanie G.

Always always always always always wear sunscreen with Retin A. The only other product I ever used with Retin A was Cetaphil. Maybe try not using any other product?

Apr 16, 2015

Forrest G.

I find that the moisturizer mixing with the Onexton causes most of the irritation. The Retin A doesn't cause any problem other than the peeling skin. But I know that is normal. But the stinging is an issue. So I might try a different moisturizer with SPF and see if they mix better.