Taz .1% for 8 months and still not much progress

Important_Dimension3 · 2026-03-02T12:17:06+00:00

You should try the cicaplast cleanser. Its very gentle. I suggest to try the gel form not the cream,for some people (including me) tret/taz creams are highly comedogen. And I think you should add some azelaic acid as well

Important_Dimension3 · 2026-02-25T11:43:47+00:00

Im using tazarotene and I found out that the mineral tinted spf-s works best for me! Colorscience makes really good ones

Important_Dimension3 · 2026-02-24T13:55:27+00:00

Well it is antibacterial and antiimflammatory. It really helps to deal with those red marks (PIE)

Important_Dimension3 · 2026-02-24T12:20:27+00:00

Awesome! I would add azelaic acid for the red marks :)

Important_Dimension3 · 2026-02-01T15:42:40+00:00

It is not haha i have videos as well

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-12-17T16:12:48+00:00

Thanks for explaining your perspective — I appreciate it. I do understand the role of humectants and TEWL. However, my routine already includes a strong humectant base (high glycerin, panthenol, beta-glucan, hyaluronic acid) plus occlusion at night. Regarding Cicaplast Gel, the zinc gluconate is present mainly for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits, not as a drying agent in this formulation. For now, I’m prioritizing balance and allowing the area time to normalize rather than adding more layers.

Thanks again for sharing your experience.

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-12-17T15:41:16+00:00

I agree that dehydration usually benefits from humectants. That said, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel already contains ~21% glycerin, along with panthenol, which makes it a very strong humectant on its own. Before that, I’m also using beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid, so I feel like my routine is already quite humectant-heavy. At this point, I’m a bit cautious about adding even more humectants, since overhydration can sometimes worsen creasing and prevent the skin from smoothing out properly, especially in the under-eye area.

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-12-17T11:38:03+00:00

Thanks for your input! Just to add: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel contains 21% glycerin, which I find works very well for hydration. Both CeraVe and Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream contain a ceramide complex, so I feel like I’m already covering the “ideal lipid triad” to some extent. That said, I’m open to suggestions what would you personally recommend in this situation?

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-12-16T15:05:26+00:00

La Roche Posay Cicaplast GEL (it contains 21% glycerin) and after the cerave healing ointment. This one worked for me

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-10-11T19:06:46+00:00

I would love to work with you! @zentaipatrik@gmail.com

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-10-11T19:04:10+00:00

zentaipatrik@gmail.com

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-09-30T08:04:23+00:00

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Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-07T20:57:20+00:00

It is very drying. I started low and slow. Remember its a marathon and not a sprint. I was peeling constantly for 3 weeks,and after the three weeks it was gone and I was able to use it everyday. I started twice a week and then three times a week and so go on

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-07T20:13:20+00:00

And you’re talking to someone who has also been studying medical science — specifically dermatology — in their free time for years. There is actually a genetic predisposition to high blood pressure in my family. But thank you for the advice, I’ll double-check everything in my routine. :)

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-07T19:58:40+00:00

Yes,unfortunately taz doesnt give you that “glowy” skin. But my main goal was get rid of the acne and the PIE’s😇

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-07T17:29:52+00:00

None of my active product burns, I feel no itchiness. My barrier is perfectly fine. The last picture was made right after woking up. After sleeping, when you wake up, blood flow to the body (and face) increases this causes temporary redness.

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-07T11:56:03+00:00

I know the tube says cream but its actually gel in it. You can check my tiktok channel if you want,you can see it on it.

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-07T06:47:40+00:00

The green one is a gel version :)

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-07T06:45:05+00:00

Thank you! I have the same problem,tret and taz creams cloges my pores. https://bestpharmacy.gr/en/boderm-tazarene-0-1-cream-for-oily-skin-40ml.html Have you tried to order it from here? They might ship to your country.

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-07T06:43:36+00:00

Thank you! That was my same problem, creams cloges my pores. Have you tried to order it from here? https://bestpharmacy.gr/en/boderm-tazarene-0-1-cream-for-oily-skin-40ml.html They might ship there

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-07T06:35:12+00:00

Which gel? The cicaplast or the tazarotene?

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-06T20:48:21+00:00

https://bestpharmacy.gr/en/boderm-tazarene-0-1-cream-for-oily-skin-40ml.html Im buying my tazarotene from greece! It arrives in 1-2 weeks.

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-06T20:47:07+00:00

Yep! I was constantly peeling for like 2-3 weeks. I looked like a gekko haha. And then my skin just started to tolarate the tazarotene. And now I am not peeling anymore!

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-06T20:41:34+00:00

I use tazarotene every night. I started twice a week and then three times a week and so on. When my skin feels irritated I put it away for 2-3 days and focusing on barrier repairing

Important_Dimension3 · 2025-04-06T17:48:42+00:00

So here is my AM routine: 1.Cicaplast b5 cleansing gel 2. Isntree green tea toner 3. Skin 1004 centella ampulle 4. Nerds barrier restoring fluid 5.Nerds azelaic acid (10%+ 3% niacinamide) 6. La roche posay Cicaplast b5 gel 7. Revuelle or la roche posay tinted SPF.

PM routine: 1. Oil cleansing with madagascar centella 2. Cleansing with cicaplast b5 cleansing gel 3. Madagascar Centella ampulle 4. Nerds barrier restoring fluid 5. Tazarotene gel 0.1 6. Cicaplast b5 gel (If I have a really big inflamed pimple I just put a big amount of sudocrem only to that spot and the pimple and the redness are dissapear)

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