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Should I use mouisturiser before or after applying isotretinoin 0.05% gel? Should I use mouisturiser at all? I tried this years ago and the doc gave me it again but I can't remember what I did last time. Thank you!
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Started by Catty, Apr 17 2008 05:49 PM
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Posted 17 April 2008 - 05:49 PM
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 03:04 AM
QUOTE (Catty @ Apr 18 2008, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Should I use mouisturiser before or after applying isotretinoin 0.05% gel? Should I use mouisturiser at all? I tried this years ago and the doc gave me it again but I can't remember what I did last time. Thank you!
Its always more effective if you moisturise about 5 minutes before application of the retinoid
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 08:52 PM
QUOTE (SC4R F4C3 @ Apr 18 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Catty @ Apr 18 2008, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Should I use mouisturiser before or after applying isotretinoin 0.05% gel? Should I use mouisturiser at all? I tried this years ago and the doc gave me it again but I can't remember what I did last time. Thank you!
Its always more effective if you moisturise about 5 minutes before application of the retinoid
Thank you dear.
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Posted 14 May 2008 - 10:06 AM
QUOTE (SC4R F4C3 @ Apr 18 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Catty @ Apr 18 2008, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Should I use mouisturiser before or after applying isotretinoin 0.05% gel? Should I use mouisturiser at all? I tried this years ago and the doc gave me it again but I can't remember what I did last time. Thank you!
Its always more effective if you moisturise about 5 minutes before application of the retinoid
more effective in what way? moisturising 5 mins before will buffer the retinoid and reduce the effectiveness, the most important thing is that she waits 30 minutes after clensing before applying the isotretinoin, waits 30 minutes before moisturising and that she only applies it at night and sunscreen in the day.
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Posted 14 May 2008 - 10:34 AM
QUOTE (ash... @ May 14 2008, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SC4R F4C3 @ Apr 18 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Catty @ Apr 18 2008, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Should I use mouisturiser before or after applying isotretinoin 0.05% gel? Should I use mouisturiser at all? I tried this years ago and the doc gave me it again but I can't remember what I did last time. Thank you!
Its always more effective if you moisturise about 5 minutes before application of the retinoid
more effective in what way? moisturising 5 mins before will buffer the retinoid and reduce the effectiveness, the most important thing is that she waits 30 minutes after clensing before applying the isotretinoin, waits 30 minutes before moisturising and that she only applies it at night and sunscreen in the day.
I second this recommendation - apply the retinoid first and then wait 20-30 min before applying the moisturizer. And yes, definitely use sunscreen every morning.
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