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[Pord]

Hey,

Thanks for taking the time to look at his topic.

I was wondering if it is possible to buffer or dillute Retin-A micro gel. I am going to start to use the 0.01%.

I heard that it messes with the way that the micro gel works because it is a time realease system.

I got his info from skinacea. I hope that I can post this. I can't remember and I am in a hurry or I would look. Sorry.


6) Buffering

Buffering your retinoid makes it less penetrating and therefore less irritating. How to buffer your retinoid is pretty straightforward. You can either:

• Put on moisturizer and then apply the retinoid
  
• Apply the retinoid onto clean skin and then apply moisturizer shortly afterwards
  
• Mix the retinoid with a moisturizer or serum and then apply to clean skin.

All of these methods help reduce the effects of the retinoid (they decrease its penetration), making it slightly more tolerable.
Most people buffer when they first start using retinoids and then use it full-strength after their skin adjusts. Other people can only use retinoids when they are buffered because their skin may be too sensitive to use it un-buffered.
You can buffer all of the different types of retinoids except for Retin-A Micro. Retin-A Micro is a time released formula and buffering will interfere with the way Retin-A Micro is supposed to work.


Thanks for your help!

[californiaEstie]

Haha I am replying to all your posts today! I would not recommend trying to buffer Retin-A micro. Instead, use it every other night to lower the sensitivity factor. When you feel like your skin is acclimated enough, you can use it every night. Also, to keep your skin from getting red/dry/sensitive, make sure to use a gentle water based moisturizer and cleanser. Also, sunscreen!! Okay, I'll shut up now.

[Mindwitch]

ive bufferred my retin a micro with vitamin c when i first started using it and its worked wonderfully for my skin.

[Pord]

californiaEstie, on 24 October 2011 - 03:29 PM, said:

Haha I am replying to all your posts today! I would not recommend trying to buffer Retin-A micro. Instead, use it every other night to lower the sensitivity factor. When you feel like your skin is acclimated enough, you can use it every night. Also, to keep your skin from getting red/dry/sensitive, make sure to use a gentle water based moisturizer and cleanser. Also, sunscreen!! Okay, I'll shut up now.

Yes, you have. I thank you for it.

Mindwitch, on 24 October 2011 - 06:45 PM, said:

ive bufferred my retin a micro with vitamin c when i first started using it and its worked wonderfully for my skin.

How exactly did you do that?

[Mindwitch]

i applied avalon vitamin c serum first wait maybe 5 mins then applied retin a micro on top. enough retin a micro to cover my whole face.

[Pord]

Thanks for the reply.