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[Baravykas]

As I understand everyone here is using the 0,3% differin. How come the one I bought is 0,1% and I don't think there is any 0,3% here? And whats the difference?

[unclear1982]

They both exist.
Normally a dumb derm starts one on 0.1 and then to 0.3 as tolerence builds.
The only difference is % of concentration of the retinoid.

[sweetheart519]

Actually I would guess a lot of people are still on the .1% strength. I'm on .1%. The .3% was just released in 2007 I believe, it's very new. The .3% is a bit stronger. Usually when starting a retinoid you will start on a low strenght and work up only if you need it. If you do well on .1% there is no reason to go up to .3%. I do really well with the .1%. Been using it for 6 months with great results.

[Joseph12]

Yeah the .3% is just a stronger form. I used the .1 and then got bumped up to the .3 after the low stuff started failing me. Just go with the .1 for now and if it doesn't help (it should though) then your derm will decide if you need the more potent stuff.

[Kiyosumi]

Is Differin better than BP in terms of preventing new spots from forming etc?

Thanks.

[The Melodramatic Fool]

Seriously, I've been using Differin for about a year now with amazing results. I also got bumped up to .3 because my skin is pretty resistant(?), and I'm pretty sure it helped a lot more. It's not like differin .1 didn't help, but you might want to ask your derm about it.

[momiji_girl]

Loooove differin. I don't think it's better than bp, per se, at preventing new spots from forming. BP works on bacteria; differin helps skin cells normalize function, as I understand it. One or the other can work well, so can both together. Sweetheart519, want to weigh in on this?

[sweetheart519]

Loooove differin. I don't think it's better than bp, per se, at preventing new spots from forming. BP works on bacteria; differin helps skin cells normalize function, as I understand it. One or the other can work well, so can both together. Sweetheart519, want to weigh in on this?

If we are talking "better" as far as controlling acne goes, in general a retinoid will work better than BP. Retinoids normalize your skin cells and shedding such that acne is prevented at the microcomedone level. Basically, retinoids keep your skin from creating the sticky cells that clog your pores in the first place. BP also can help keep pores from clogging, as it does have a mild peeling effect, but it's chief job is to control bacteria. It will do nothing to the stickiness of your cells, and to your skin shedding process. But it will help keep clogged pores from becoming inflammed, and it will clear some of your clogged pores. Hope this helps.

[Jack19]

Will the differin 0.3 also help with oilyness?

[sweetheart519]

Will the differin 0.3 also help with oilyness?

I think it should help some eventually. But I'm not positive on that. Can't quite remember what I read about retinoids and oiliness.

[miss_nina2000]

I have mild acne, only large pores and blackheads and breakout occaisonally. I''m considering differin for the large pores and blackheads and also improve the skin texture and reduce oiliness. Does it shrink pores?? Also, has anyone heard of retinoic acid soap??

[Stephen*]

differin is great, im on the 0.1% as we dont have the 0.3% in the UK yet.

it smoothes out your skin and theres no initial breakout. Hardly any redness aswell

great stuff