Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover.
Tretinoin is usually applied once a day around bedtime.
This made me breakout for around 6 weeks. The breakout weren't the average small pimple/week or so. It turned my moderate acne into severe acne during the purging stages, which can last up to 3 months. Also irritates, dries, and flakes skin.
Already seen a difference after a 2 weeks. my previous scars are almost gone :)
been breaking out a bit and a my skin is peeling quit a bit but its managable.
improves blackheads and pores
takes long time to clear up spots, makes skin very oily
Makes skin feel smoother.
Been using for 2 months and acne is worse than ever. Started out with about 5 pimples and a couple scars and now have a face full of it. Kept using it hoping it would eventually start clearing up but still hasnt happened. Makes skin redder.
it really starting to clear up my skin really quick, cheap, simple
-i am african american so it makes skin look patchy as the new skin is coming in.
-gets worse before it gets better and makes skin oily and itchy
The cream is affordable. It does clear problem pimples, but it does take a lot longer to dry and get rid of the pimple. Tretinoin works better on small white heads.
The cream makes skin red and dry. It takes many weeks to see any results.
Completely changes the texture of my skin. Wake up in the morning with fewer and smaller pimples.
The Initial Breakout. Also, can make you dry and flakey if not used properly.
dries pimples up that would normally take longer to heal
dry skin, doesn't work
non
contiunous breakout, extreme redness, skin becomes very sensitive.. especailly to heat!
works really well at clearing up spots and scars. def worth trying.
can make your skin dry, peel, red and sensitive to sunshine
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Pros:
Started clearing up skin at around week 7 rapidly. It purges the acne that is underneath the skin and brings it to surface. Easy to apply regimen since I only use this at night and a mild facial cleanser.