How long does it take this miracle cream to work?

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Started on Tretinoin a few weeks ago, I’m moving up to putting it on 3 nights per week next week. So far, no bad reactions, thank goodness, but….when will I have better skin and see good results?
I’m 45 and am using it in the hopes of having smoother skin/less wrinkles, will if/does it really do this?

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Anyone…?

I use it nightly and it was probably a couple of months before I could see a difference.

@BennyBlancofromtheBronx Did you go straight in using it every night? How much did you use each time?

I'd say a good 6 months. Tret is a long game ingredient rather than a quick fix. I'd used retinol for about 2-3 years and then moved onto Tret. It's not that you suddenly look 10 years younger, it's just that you suddenly look at your skin and think "blimey I look good for my age"
I've used 0.05 for almost a year now, though I still only use it 2-3 times a week or my skin gets sore.

@So1invictus How much do you put in each time?

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I’ve been using Skin & Me for 3 months now and I definitely see the difference. I liked them because they do the thinking for you and send you your prescribed cream every month. If anyone wants a code, let me know.

@PoshCoffee Is it the same stuff? I got mine from the chemist (I’m not in U.K.)

Ah, right. Yes it’s the same stuff. My skin is definitely smoother

What is this and what does it do? Thanks

@PoshCoffee How often do you use and how much do you put on? I’m literally putting a pea sized amount on, not sure it’s enough

Skin&Me send the cream in a doser so you use the correct amount each day. I’ve no idea how much it is, probably pea sized. Like I said before, they do the thinking, I just put it in my face each night 😃

It's never more than a pea sized amount for your entire face. Never.

Agree.

Never use more than a pea size amount- anymore and your skin will hurt!

It is a long game though- I would say 3 to 6 months before you will look in the mirror and see a difference.

A pea sized amount over your whole face doesn’t go that far though 😬Which areas do you put it on? Would you do on crows feet around the eyes?

I'm sold. I'm going to order some. Do you put it on eyelids?

I use a very basic hydrating serum first, and let that sink in before I apply the tret (I also use skin & me which gives the correct dose). I find that gives just enough slip.

I use it all over my face except my eyelids.

It's one of only 3 things that is actually proven to work on skin - vitamin c (topical),daily factor 50 sunscreen - even in winter- and this. bUT you need prescription for the good stuff. I've used Obagi and built up to 0.1 % which is the strongest and honestly it is game changing. No pigmentation, fine lines gone. I'm 57. A good private clinic or derma can prescribe - it takes a couple of months to see results and be prepared for a LOT of flaking on between . It's worth it

PM me if you want a discount code for skin & me (if you're uk based).

Forgot to say- you mix a pea sized blob with a blender cream- that's also important

It goes far enough - it's the consistency of application that matters (and sunblock/occlusives).

Otherwise, you'll have crow's feet and sore, damaged skin glowing like a traffic light.

@NeverDropYourMooncup Is it ok to use around eyes?

@deltablue Ive not flaked at all yet, is that normal?

Hi all, I've just stumbled across thus thread and intrigued. Please tell me more about this miracle cream you're all talking about. Please tell me more and maybe give me idea of cost?