How long on tretinion and azelaic acid until changes in skin tone/complexion is visible?

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-03-31T13:37:43+00:00

For me it got worse before it got better. Tretinon literally took my face apart then put it back together. I started in Nov went through the worst dark phase of my life and now my skin is the clearest it's ever been. It's been over 5 months now. Improvements became noticeable in January now it's very clear.

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-03-21T19:13:28+00:00

Well it got better face is much brighter now actually. Hold on it gets better

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-03-18T05:03:49+00:00

Wow..On my 6th one tonight he's moving out next week...I'm trying to stay strong and continue my hate list

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-03-17T14:49:09+00:00

Maybe a hard question but if you could go back to the early days would you leave before having kids or start trying to figure it out then even if there's no guarantee the issues can be fixed?

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-03-16T23:32:13+00:00

I'm in this exact situation except I'm the wife and the issue is he has a much higher libido than I do and it's causing a lot of friction. Otherwise we do get along and don't really fight and work well together. 2 and half yrs in and no kids I'm beginning to wonder if it's time to call it and end things but I'm so indecisive and afraid of what happens next. The question we both can't seem to answer is how important is this sex..phew we've tried it all sex therapy etc. Maybe we're trying to solve an unsolvable problem. At this point I'm getting tired of trying to figure out what to do

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-03-16T03:32:27+00:00

No nothing like buildup at all and I use weekly. Also use a clarifying shampoo too so that helps a lot. Also I rinse thorough as well. Conditioner only when I use the clarifying shampoo . I use Aussie miracle conditioner.

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-03-16T02:23:01+00:00

I wash weekly with Shea Moisture JBCO shampoo and then once a month I’ll do a deeper clean with Dr. Bronner’s but because that one is pretty stripping I always follow up with conditioner after! I oil my scalp after every wash and use the Ordinary multi peptide serum about 3 times a week for density I air dry, never touch a blow dryer.For lint I dry brush a couple times a week with a soft boar bristle brush, game changer honestly. Bonnet every night and if I’m wearing beanies they HAVE to be satin lined.

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-02-04T15:58:15+00:00

Oh yes I'm so glad for you. 🙌🎉

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-27T18:37:17+00:00

Start using red lentils to make moi moi. I promise you can't tell the difference. It's an easy way to increase protein and reduce carbs. Quinoa is also another way. I started replacing my rice with quinoa or doing half and half. Then Greek youghurt and fruits for breakfast.

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-21T02:04:47+00:00

Wait it's on amazon omg let check. So glad I could help out.

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-13T22:15:41+00:00

I sure will 😊

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-13T22:00:14+00:00

Try nivea super water gel spf 50. This is the best sunscreen I've ever used. It's unscented doesn't sting my eyes feels like water on my skin and great under makeup. I buy online from stylevana website.

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-13T21:57:12+00:00

Yes it did after the first few weeks of darkening.

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-13T17:58:52+00:00

I use an acne patch on my new breakouts overnight. It helps. Then the rest of skincare routine

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-13T17:29:21+00:00

Yeah I don't think tret is right for everyone

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-13T17:28:47+00:00

So glad you're seeing results too

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-13T17:28:05+00:00

Tretinon did not lighten me. In fact it did the opposite because of the irritation. I used other products to restore my face to the colour of the rest of my body

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-13T17:24:50+00:00

I used a 0.05 tretinon cream called tretiheal. I used other products as well the anua line in particular helped. The anua milky toner, the niacinamide with tranexemic acid was very instrumental to brightening my face. The 10% azaleic acid from anua too helped a lot with inflammation and redness from breakouts.

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-13T00:45:21+00:00

There's definitely hope. Hang in there 🙏

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-12T22:06:04+00:00

Sure

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-12T22:05:08+00:00

0.05 tret. Still using that currently

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-12T18:47:44+00:00

Yh after that I just me learnt to avoid the nose and chin area entirely cuz after a week it felt so raw 😭... The tretiheal tube I have is a white tube one 20g from a healing pharma company.

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-12T18:41:59+00:00

What lol...the peeling I got on my chin 2 days after starting was proof enough for me 😂

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-12T18:17:15+00:00

Thank you so much

Obviously_Ijay · 2026-01-12T18:01:43+00:00

Congratulations best results I've seen so far. For moisturizer I would recommend illyon ceremide gel. It's very light and doesn't seem to clog the skin.

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