Another retinol post......

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I've been using The Ordinary 1% (in squalene) for a couple of months now. I started off once a week and now up to twice a week. I had a bit of itching, tight, dry (slightly peeling) skin at first but am over that now.

I'm going to continue upping it very gradually.

My questions is...what should I be aiming for? How often should you use it once your skin is used to it? I can't find any info on how much is optimum once you are okay with it, it all seems to be about starting out.

If you've used it a long time...how often do you use it now? Will you stick with that frequency? Has it helped with anti aging?

But do you think 3 times a week would get decent results long term?

I should really start using it on my hands....they look really haggard!

The research suggests as consistent as possible is the most effective. That's whatever strength and regularity works for you without upsetting your skin barrier regardless of strength. So it can be every night, every other or a few times a week.

I think I will go up to every other night and stay there.

So grateful for all your amazing advice Botemp. I'm really happy with Dermatica.

Happy New Year!