Tretinoin

[CottagePieLaLaLa]

Does anyone know if you need a prescription to buy tretinoin in Spain?

[CottagePieLaLaLa]

Anyone?

[bryceQ]

I think it's available in pharmacies in Spain. Easier than in UK

[spartanrunnergirl]

No you don't need a prescription. I but it over the counter in Spain. It's called retirides.

[CottagePieLaLaLa]

@spartanrunnergirl

No you don't need a prescription. I but it over the counter in Spain. It's called retirides.

Thank you. Is this the brand or the Spanish word for tretinoin?

[spartanrunnergirl]

@CottagePieLaLaLa Not sure .. I think it's a Spanish brand name for tret. All I know is when I asked for Tretinoin I got a blank face and then when I asked for retirides they knew exactly what I wanted.

[Ginerous]

I bought some in Spain last week without a prescription. I had the opposite experience to the other poster - I asked for retirides first and got a blank face but when I asked for tretinoina she understood me. Retirides is the brand name though, my pronunciation must have been terrible!

[sausage767]

Just google and save an image of Tret in Spain, and show to the pharmacy staff. That’s what I do when I buy Tret OTC in SE Asia.

[CottagePieLaLaLa]

@spartanrunnergirl

@CottagePieLaLaLa Not sure .. I think it's a Spanish brand name for tret. All I know is when I asked for Tretinoin I got a blank face and then when I asked for retirides they knew exactly what I wanted.

Thank you.

[HollyMollySophie]

I get the tretinoin from skinorac in the US, it's super cheap and FDA approved products but not sure if they ships to Spain, better to checkout once with them

[CottagePieLaLaLa]

Can you get tret over the counter without a prescription in the USA @HollyMollySophie ?

[FannyFifer]

Just show them this picture in the pharmacy, point to the strength you want, I always stock up when I'm in Spain. X

[HollyMollySophie]

@CottagePieLaLaLa

Can you get tret over the counter without a prescription in the USA @HollyMollySophie ?

Yes definitely from skinorac. They asks for a script but you can avoid that.

[Somanycats]

Exactly, just take in and brandish the above photo. Plus if you use bimatroprost for eye lash growth, thats much cheaper too.

[Fairyliz]

@FannyFifer

Just show them this picture in the pharmacy, point to the strength you want, I always stock up when I'm in Spain. X

Thanks @FannyFifer
I am off to Spain soon will show them your photo.

[Ohjustboreoff]

I buy my tret from Alldaychemist.com. I've been buying from them for years, it's very well priced, different strengths and fast postage. Would definitely recommend.

[CarpeVitam]

@Ohjustboreoff

I buy my tret from Alldaychemist.com. I've been buying from them for years, it's very well priced, different strengths and fast postage. Would definitely recommend.

@Ohjustboreoff , do they ship to the Uk?

[Ohjustboreoff]

@CarpeVitam yes, I normally order 3/4 tubes. They last me about 12 months, they also have long expiration dates so they are all good to use.
I've been ordering from them for a few years now had about 3 deliveries. Always super fast, well packaged and long dates. The more you buy the cheaper it is per tube.
I did have a bit of a wobble on my first order as they want bank transfer but it was all good. Most of my friends order from them too so we do big orders to cut down on postage.

[Ohjustboreoff]

Another site I've heard is good is www.unitedpharmacies-uk.md/A-Ret-Gel-01-Tretinoin-01-20g-p-1628.html
But I haven't ordered from them.

[CarpeVitam]

@Ohjustboreoff

@CarpeVitam yes, I normally order 3/4 tubes. They last me about 12 months, they also have long expiration dates so they are all good to use.
I've been ordering from them for a few years now had about 3 deliveries. Always super fast, well packaged and long dates. The more you buy the cheaper it is per tube.
I did have a bit of a wobble on my first order as they want bank transfer but it was all good. Most of my friends order from them too so we do big orders to cut down on postage.

@Ohjustboreoff ,

Thanks so much, that's great!

[CarpeVitam]

@Ohjustboreoff

Another site I've heard is good is www.unitedpharmacies-uk.md/A-Ret-Gel-01-Tretinoin-01-20g-p-1628.html
But I haven't ordered from them.

And for this too - will check it out 😊

[sleepwouldbenice]

Hi all
I am new to this! I have used retinol 1% from the ordinary frequently and my skin tolerated it well

What level/ type of tretinoin would you recommend please. I happen to be going to spain next week....

[bryceQ]

@sleepwouldbenice

Hi all
I am new to this! I have used retinol 1% from the ordinary frequently and my skin tolerated it well

What level/ type of tretinoin would you recommend please. I happen to be going to spain next week....

I would start 0.025

[Ohjustboreoff]

@sleepwouldbenice yes as above start with 0.025% and use a buffer (so light moisturiser) and start with every other day and then you can build up to everyday.
There are loads of routines if you Google. The internet will tell you to only use on fry skin but I do tret on wet as I have no problems with irritation. But it's all about building up your skin's tolerance and also taking care of your skins barrier so get a really good moisturiser (I love Korean ones) and a hood exfoliant as tret increases the skin's turnover.

[Ohjustboreoff]

Dry not fry

[sleepwouldbenice]

Thanks all!