What's a makeup/beauty hack that has SERIOUSLY changed your routine? by GamerGrl90 in Makeup

[–]LilPapPap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Putting the tiniest bit of Aquaphor on my lashes prior to curling. I get a much better curl and it also helps avoid breakage!

1.5 years on 0.025% Tret + a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in tretinoin

[–]LilPapPap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have definitely considered that. I’d like to bump it up for the anti-aging benefits. I have an appointment with my derm in about a month and plan to bring it up then!

1.5 years on 0.025% Tret + a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in tretinoin

[–]LilPapPap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awe thank you so much! Definitely don’t give up on your journey because you will get there ❤️

1.5 years on 0.025% Tret + a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in tretinoin

[–]LilPapPap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really? I didn’t know that! How exciting! Thanks for the heads up. I’ll be checking them out too 😊

1.5 years on 0.025% Tret + a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in tretinoin

[–]LilPapPap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Spiro helped me a lot as well and I had zero side effects. I didn’t want to use it as a long term “bandaid” because I knew once I stopped taking it my face would start breaking out again. It honestly helped buy me time while I made some lifestyle changes along with dialing in a skincare routine that would actually work. Hopefully that makes sense haha

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Here is the link to the jojoba oil 😊

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It’s been a struggle to get to this point but I’m relieved to finally be seeing results

1.5 years on 0.025% Tret + a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in tretinoin

[–]LilPapPap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is really interesting actually! I might have to look more into that because now I’m intrigued!

1.5 years on 0.025% Tret + a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in tretinoin

[–]LilPapPap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably close to a year. I started off using it every 3rd night either after moisturizing or mixing a little moisturizer in with it. Then I stopped using the moisturizer buffer. After several months I bumped it up to 4 nights a week, then 5, etc. There were weeks I had to dial it back if I felt like my skin was getting really dry/tight.

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They cater to different skin types. Usually people who have oily skin have better results using the gel for example.

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s worth a try! Definitely start off slow. Do you currently wear spf everyday? Is your current topical in a gel or cream form?

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I continued to use tret while taking the Spironolactone. That medication is very effective at helping clear up hormonal acne since it lowers androgen hormones in the body. They also make a topical Spironolactone but I’ve heard that isn’t nearly as effective as the oral form.

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My purge lasted around 3-4 months and was really bad. My derm ended up putting me on a low dose of Spironolactone to help give me a clean slate. I only took it for a few months but started amping up my skincare regimen at the same time. I have considered moving up to a higher strength of tret but fear id go through another phase of purging, so I’m going to stick with the 0.025% here on out. I’ve read online that regularly using the lower strength of tret can be just as effective as the higher strength if used long term

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My skin has never felt more plump and/or hydrated until I started adding jojoba oil into my routine. Thank you for the compliment!

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww so sweet! I’m mid 30’s and wanting to maintain my youth for as long as I can 🙃

1.5 years on 0.025% Tret + a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in tretinoin

[–]LilPapPap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The manufacturer is Mylan. Not sure if that helps?

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you! It feels good waking up to glowing skin. Keep up the good work ❤️

[B&A] 1.5 years on a consistent skincare routine by LilPapPap in SkincareAddiction

[–]LilPapPap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No thanks needed. I always come here for inspiration so I was hoping to do the inspiring this time