A Month Update (ft Tretinoin)

Here is my skin update after using tretinoin for about a month.

I have to say, I am one of the lucky people that haven't experienced any purging and dryness (which was disappointing to be honest 😂). I have read hundreds of reviews on various blogs, Reddit, and Twitter (I refuse to call it X), and I even watched YouTube and TikTok just to make sure I am fully equipped with the necessary knowledge.

The first time I used tretinoin, I applied it to dry skin. Cleanser, tretinoin, and moisturizer. I refuse to do the sandwich method because I believe my skin can handle prescription strength medication. Also, I want it to penetrate deeper into my skin. I know it will increase the chance of my skin purging, but it's okay. I am ready to embrace it.

Alas, it did not happen like I was expecting it. Then, I decided to use it twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday). Still, no purging. Then, I decided to use it with my other skincare products, such as Cosrx The 6 Peptide Skin Booster and VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100. Again, no unpleasant side effects.

Yesterday, I thought to myself, "Since there is no side effect, why not combine it with vitamin C?". A bold decision! Yes, I know 💀. I used Medicube Deep Vita C Brightening Pad on my face, then I used that tretinoin. 

And to my (not so surprising) self, I did not encounter any skin flakiness, excessive dryness, or purging at all. Safe to say, I am truly blessed with my skin strength.

I asked my husband, and he said my skin looked smoother compared to yesterday.

I have to say, my journey with tretinoin has been smooth sailing from the start. I will keep you updated after a long period of time.

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