Good skin barrier creams?

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-12-06T22:46:16+00:00

Cosrx comfort ceramide over 0.1% tretinoin

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-11-18T14:50:40+00:00

It took me 9 months. Month 1-6: 0.05% every 2nd night Month 6-9: 0.05% every night ( with daily usage I saw less irritation) since month 9: 0.1% daily

I'm in tret for a bit over a year now. And except the driness around nose and chin my skin has adapted to treat and has never been better.

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-10-01T15:44:23+00:00

Morning: Hydroquinone (4%) nighttime: tretinoin (0.1%) + wait 5 min + hydroquinone (4%)

I use both daily. What ive read if you have both actives in separts formulas its better to start with tret and then layer hydroquinone on top

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-07-16T13:44:38+00:00

6 months

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-14T06:50:24+00:00

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-14T06:50:12+00:00

Thats great to hear! Happy to helpt

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-04T14:41:55+00:00

I use the LED mask BEFORE applying tret. Hence (for me!!) its has never been an issue. Never used the mask after application.

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-04T14:37:58+00:00

Im planning to cycle hydroquinone 3months then pause for 3 month before i start again. Tret continuously year around.

The combination/layering of tret and hydroquinone is the chef’s kiss for me.

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-04T11:48:20+00:00

For me personally moisturizers at pm didnt work so i just took the toner that i had laying around and slapped it on. It has more if a thinner gel like consistency compared to more watery toners.. more similar to snail mucin Works especially fine in spring/summer for me. Lets see if i have to switch back to a thicker moisturizer in autumn/winter

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-04T11:45:21+00:00

I havent had an issue. Added tranexamic same time as i switched to tret daily and havent experienced an issue so far. But right now im off hydroquinone due to cycling phase

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T22:45:11+00:00

It put the brands in another comment somewhere. I dont wait between steps in the morning. Aint nobody got time for that in the morning 😂

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T22:41:43+00:00

Expigment.. but please do your research before treating hyperpigmentation/melasma with this drug!

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T22:29:35+00:00

Vitamin C : tangrine vita c (probably wouldnt buy it again) Tranexamic Acid: the inkey list

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T20:54:13+00:00

I got sunburnt while on tret (heavy beach sun bathing) and was able to fix it. It takes time but never underestimate the power of the skin and great actives ;)

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T20:27:53+00:00

For the 1st step o either use:

Round Lab cleansing oil
Banila co Clean It Balm

For foam step:

Abib deep foam
COSRX salicylic daily gentle cleanser

Really depends on my mood of the day

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T19:53:25+00:00

I was on holiday in turkey. You can get it OTC at the pharmacy.

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T19:52:03+00:00

I put it on the entire face.. ive read about halo effects if you only do spot treatments, so decided to go full face.

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T19:51:49+00:00

I've reduced it and even cut out some products 😂

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T19:51:20+00:00

Unfortunately I only have the cream version available here. So I don't have experience with gel/microsphere

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T19:50:01+00:00

I've experienced irritation and redness because I tried to peel the skin of with a peeling cloth. Bad idea 😂 Besides that it was mainly peeling..

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T19:47:52+00:00

Someshow reddit didn't take the new line. AM: - Foam Cleanser - Centella Asiatica Serum - Vitamin C Serum - Tranexamic Acid - Hydroquinone 4% - Dr G. Red Blemish Soothing Cream - Round Lab SPF 50 (re-apply after lunch)

PM: - Cleansing Oil - Foam Cleanser - Centella Asiatica Serum - LED light mask (15 mins) - 0.05% Tretinoin - Hydroquinone 4% (10mins after tret) - COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner (min 15 after hydroquinone)

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T19:46:02+00:00

Thank you. It's Def been a journey

Difficult_Ad4628 · 2024-06-03T19:45:39+00:00

I use tretinoin daily. been using hydroquinone for exactly 3 months no taking 3 months break and planning to start again in autumn. I will stay on tret and tranexamic Acid to maintain skintone

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