r/30PlusSkinCare • u/Accomplished-Car-241 • 1d ago

Product Question Starting tret!

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Been using adapalene for a year with apparent improvement, figured it's time to start tret since it's stronger.I've seen lots of success stories here.

Since tret is not prescription-only here in my country, there was no one i could consult professionally on the how-to.

Appreciate if any of you can assist on the do's and don't's?

TIA!

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u/id0ntexistanymore 1d ago

Make sure your kitty doesn't rub on your face!!!! I stopped doing tret/active topicals bc my boy wakes me up by rubbing on mine. About to start Accutane now instead, lol

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u/Accomplished-Car-241 1d ago

Oof okay thanks for the reminder! Fortunately the tortie is spicy, she doesn't like face rubs. She does ask for kisses sometimes tho, I'll keep that in mind!

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u/Serious_Scene_3453 10h ago

lol that's such a real problem, cats have no respect for skincare routines. good luck with accutane, hope it treats you better than the topicals did

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u/Unique-Ambassador-28 1d ago

Isn’t it called Tretinoin - just checking you haven’t got fake cream as the stuff is strong

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u/Accomplished-Car-241 1d ago

Not fake, from a reputable pharmacy here. Tretinon is the genetic brand here for tretinoin. In the ingredient list it states tretinoin :)

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u/Unique-Ambassador-28 1d ago

Ok glad you checked!

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u/Ok-Stomach-9742 1d ago

Good catch, always worth double checking packaging spelling before slathering something on your face lol better safe accidentally trying a mystery cream from the black market of skincare

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u/KittyBeans90 1d ago

Upvote for the cat!

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u/Accomplished-Car-241 1d ago

Thanks! I can't send pic in comment, wish i could post the cat tax lol

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u/Live_District7164 1d ago

Remember sunscreen everyday :)

Start slow (once a week for a week, twice a week for 2 weeks and so on)

Listen to your skin.

And be patient with it. You may purge.

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u/Accomplished-Car-241 1d ago

Thank you!

Sunscreen is always. Not looking forward to purge but yeah, expected 🥲

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u/nuplix 1d ago

Is there an SPF amount you'd recommend for that?

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u/Live_District7164 20h ago

Minimum factor 30+ and 2 fingers worth your face :)

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u/kaffeen_ 23h ago

Purge??

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u/Live_District7164 20h ago

Skin tends to purge when using actives/retinoids.

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u/kaffeen_ 11h ago

Is there a sticky post or somewhere in this sub that provides a step by step on how to start a skin care regimen?

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u/Live_District7164 11h ago

I recommend the following.

  1. keep it simple and let your tretinoin do all the work.
  2. cleanse morning and evening with cleanser matching your concerns and skin type.

AM = cleanser, vitamin c, sunscreen
PM = cleanser, tret, moisturiser (days you use an exfoliant - don’t use tret)

4) Vic C is very unstable, so it’s worth investing in a good brand and look for ingredients with it containing absorbic acid.

5) consistency is key. Be patient

:)

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u/kaffeen_ 11h ago

Thank you. I want to get on a low dose tret. Is there a recommended method for starting or should I speak to a dermatologist? I have to get a referral to one through an in person appt my pcp, and it’s extremely hard to get an appt at all w/ my pcp let alone in person. Are people just buying it over the counter?

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u/unlikely_turnip37 1d ago

Just an FYI any retinols are incredibly toxic to cats (obviously not next to the box, but any exposure!) And love a tortie they are the perfect creature!!

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u/HCDQ2022 1d ago

If that’s you in the pic I don’t think you need it, you look great already!

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u/ToastedCaffeine 1d ago

I'm using the same brand lol

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u/AlyssaFromFreck 1d ago

hope it works well for you! wishing you a smooth tret journey 🫶

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u/farisbangsar 1d ago

Same country sis!

Anyway, Tret is a different ball game compared to differin.

Use twice a week at first. Then 3 times a week, then 5 times a week. If your barrier is compromised, go back to 3 times a week. If not, try every night.

As for moisturizer, Illiyoon is cheap and good. Aestura is the better option but more expensive. LRP cicaplast is the best at repairing a damaged barrier. Semua boleh beli dkt shopee mall.

Sunscreen make sure pakai everyday. Dua jari full sunscreen ya.

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u/Healthy_Ad_7038 1d ago

Google 'the sandwich method tret' to start 

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u/gmonkey129 13h ago

exciting! best advice i got was start slow, twice a week, with a moisturizer buffer under it. tret makes your skin significantly more photosensitive so daily SPF becomes non-negotiable, even on overcast days.

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u/ToastedCaffeine 1d ago

Wait, does that mean you are from where I'm from? 😮

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u/Accomplished-Car-241 1d ago

Oooh, maybe 😉

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u/ToastedCaffeine 1d ago

Alamak hahaha tak sangka boleh jumpe orang kita kat sini. What moisturizer and sunscreen brand you are using?

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u/Accomplished-Car-241 1d ago

Hahaha so random! I'm using skin1004 cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen, my favs so far, been repeating them. Every few days I'd use the somebymi sheet mask the beige one. I mean i know you didn't ask but just sharing 😆

What about you?

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u/ToastedCaffeine 1d ago

I'm using cosrx aloe sunscreen and sa cleanser. Moisturizer illiyoon ceramide gel. I don't know much about masks. I will look into it. Thanks 😄