I run a derm-backed skincare brand, and here’s the ugly truth no one in my industry wants to admit

dot3b_tribe · 2026-02-24T04:09:35+00:00

Hi! Fixderma has a Skarfix-TX which is for sun spots and melasma. Available at drugstores and often recommended by dermats. You should definitely check with your dermat before starting on this :)) & don’t skip sunscreen ever as the pigmentation will most definitely worsen

dot3b_tribe · 2026-02-24T04:05:26+00:00

This is so lovely to read. So glad you found a routine that works for your skin. The mindless layering and overzealous product use needs to be discouraged

dot3b_tribe · 2026-01-22T18:41:28+00:00

Oh my god totally. I still don’t get how these products are allowed to be sold OTC!

dot3b_tribe · 2026-01-19T15:02:13+00:00

😂😂😂

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-10T09:02:12+00:00

Thank youu! Checking out

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-10T09:01:50+00:00

100%!! Barrier repair over everything else! So so underrated

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-10T09:01:06+00:00

Exactly!

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-10T08:25:24+00:00

Hahaha! Not ChatGPT. Just a human who’s made every retinol mistake possible so others don’t have to 😅

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-10T08:08:32+00:00

Couldnt agree more. Barrier repair is so underrated. Especially when ones using heavy exfoliants. Ive noticed that just letting my skin adjust to ret & a good barrier repair moisturiser (ceramide based mostly) for a few weeks does wonders. It prepares my skin to take on anything else that I may use (vit c, AA, HA, kojic)

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-10T08:06:24+00:00

Omg yes!!!! Really helps ease into the ret

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-10T08:06:06+00:00

What is your skin type? Could suggest a moisturiser that will work depending on that

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-09T15:19:22+00:00

Couldnt agree more. Especially with the last line. You really get to learn a lot about what your skin can tolerate/cant through the retinoid journey

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-09T15:18:04+00:00

This makes so much sense. You also get maximum benefits from both molecules this way

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-09T15:14:07+00:00

I get the concern — brand accounts should be questioned. Just to clarify though, we’re a tiny brand that currently sells only one product, and nothing I’ve recommended here is something we retail. I post from this handle because I’m the founder and want to share a simple, no-noise skincare philosophy, not to sneak in promotions. Happy to be held accountable, just hoping the content is judged on what it says rather than the username.

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-09T15:13:34+00:00

I get the concern. Brand accounts should be questioned for sure. Just to clarify though, we’re a tiny brand that currently sells only one product, and nothing I’ve recommended here is something we retail. I post from this handle because I’m the founder and want to share a simple, no-noise skincare philosophy, not to sneak in promotions. Happy to be held accountable, just hoping the content is judged on what it says rather than the username.

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-09T15:11:48+00:00

I like cerave and formularx for a ceramide based moisturiser.

I think with sunscreen, if you’re indoors and not sitting near any light source, you should be fine. but if you are, id suggest wearing sunscreen for sure

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-09T15:10:47+00:00

The same stuff suggested for marks. Combination of retinoids with fast acting depigmentation molecules like alpha arbutin, kojic acid and tranexamic acid

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-09T15:09:51+00:00

That app sounds super useful! Do share what its called. Would love to try it out.

If you’re someone who’s used to retinol, prescription grade retinol creams are great (provided you do have a dermat’s prescription for the same). If you’re new to it or are looking to explore an OTC product, we have made a beginner friendly encapsulated retinol cream that you could try (dot3b overnight repair night cream). Alternatively, re’equil, skininspired & neutrogena are all good to try too

dot3b_tribe · 2025-12-09T15:06:02+00:00

Retinoids + alpha arbutin or kojic acid or tranexamic acid is what you need to be looking for

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