Tretinoin users - do you use any other actives on non-tret evenings?

[Lottapianos]

I'm currently using my tretinoin every other night. I increased my dosage recently and had some normal side effects so I'm taking it easy. I had been just using a hydrating serum and moisturiser on the nights when I don't use tret, and well as glycolic acid about once a week

Last week, I started using retinol 0.2% in squalane from The Ordinary on my non tret nights and my skin seems to love it! It's more glowy than usual. My skin type is dry and dehydrated, slightly sensitive

What do others do? Mix it up with other actives, or focus on moisture on non tret nights? Ta

I am also an every other night Tretter and just moisturise on non Tret nights. What difference are you seeing with the Squalane, it sounds interesting!

I've been using the retinol in squalane on my neck because that area doesn't tolerate tret well. I started using it on my face a week or so ago and I've just noticed my face looking even more glowy than usual. It may just be down to using the tret consistently for years! It's glorious stuff

For dry dehydrated skin that's already tolerating tretinoin well, low-percentage retinol on alternating nights is a sensible approach and the glow you're noticing makes sense. You're maintaining consistent retinoid activity without overloading the skin on any single night. Glycolic once a week on top of that is fine as long as your barrier Feels stable. The main thing to watch with dry skin on tret is not letting the exfoliation outpace your barrier support.

I've been using the highest strength tret (0.1%?) for a few years, and use it about 5 nights a week. I also use the Ordinary glycolic acid toner most nights. My skin seems happy. I also use it (GA) on my decolletage and now underarms. Anyone else using GA on other areas besides the face?

I use tret 0.05% every 3 nights, applied after Reedle 300. On the other days I use either azelaic acid in the morning, or chemical exfoliant (aha/bha pads), or active rest day, depending on the day and what I think my skin needs.

Scalp, chest, underarms, and also elbows, knees, ankles, heels. Helps keep all those areas smooth for fake tan.

Where do you all get your tret from?

Yes please share where you find it!

The aim is to apply tret on dry skin every night so I would just try and build up to that and avoid any other actives. I would go slow and keep trying to apply it nightly.

@LesLavandes& @MokaEfti prescription from my gp (Ireland)

Oooh thanks! Just ordered that one as have v the same with my neck not lining the trenitoin