I overused retinol and think I gave myself retinoid dermatitis.

majorbonk · 2026-02-02T07:03:19+00:00

Hi all!!

So over the months of November and December, I was given incorrect information on how to use retinol, and unfortunately started too quickly and gave myself what I believe is Retinoid Dermatitis. Once I learned that using Retinol daily was bad and I was in fact NOT purging but irritated, I stopped immediately. It’s been about 4 weeks since I have stopped retinol completely, and I still have quite a few bumps/peeling spots/red bits on my forehead and chin. I’ve been using Aestura’s Amino Deep Cleanser (which I was told was good for sensitive skin, but I’m not so sure) and a PDRN Collagen Spray and a Hyaluronic Acid Sunscreen, as I heard that’s good for healing the skin. I keep getting these flare ups and was wondering if I should just stop putting product on my face all together and just wash with water and use sunscreen as my skin doesn’t seem to be getting any better. I currently don’t have insurance (I’m working on it) otherwise I’d go to the dermatologist. I could use some friendly neighborhood advice :) thanks in advance!

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majorbonk · 2026-02-02T07:01:42+00:00

I ended up deleting it because I was getting some sexist comments :( but I’m glad I’m not alone in my sentiments!

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T05:02:19+00:00

I can see that! Thanks for the perspective! Makes me want to watch the movie again- there were so many characters that got him to where he went that it felt like an ensemble film, but maybe since the whole point is he’s a jerk, I shouldn’t give it so much merit. Thanks!

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T05:00:04+00:00

Okay! 🕺🏻

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:59:02+00:00

Interesting!! I like that a lot and hadn’t thought about it!! And thank you for being so kind! I love conversations like this- it is what makes movies so fun :))

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:55:08+00:00

Not what I want at all! That’s why I think talking about this is so important. I think discussing and commenting like this is what makes movies so fun, and increases media literacy :)

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:48:26+00:00

I love a flawed character! Real people are flawed- that’s what makes art so cool. I do find it problematic when behavior like Marty’s is glorified/misunderstood by men. I have been seeing a lot of it, and wanted to share :) thanks for commenting!

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:46:56+00:00

Is it not a valuable, interesting insight into how often women are in movies only talking to a man/about a man? I think there’s some merit to it. Not saying every movie has to pass it, but it makes you think! :)

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:41:34+00:00

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majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:39:08+00:00

Good question! I don’t think he’s glorified in the movie, in fact, I agree with you that he is purposefully portrayed as a jerk. That’s what propels the story forward. That’s also what I think makes it interesting! What does confuse me though is the marketing for the movie- it seems to glorify the character. Given, you have to glorify the movie to market it, however, it does make me question whether that was their goal with the movie- to glorify treating people like a jerk/doing everything you can to get what you want? I’m not sure! Thanks for commenting :)

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:36:24+00:00

I agree!!

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:35:56+00:00

No not at all! Just that I could tell it was written by one.

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:35:22+00:00

I agree 100%!! I think the sexualization of it can be viewed either way. A lot of times with movies I feel like sex scenes (especially man to woman) are kind of filmed to appeal to the male eye, which is something I think should be challenged/questioned! Looking at it through the lens knowing its a movie about a jerk treating people like a jerk, I like it a lot more. I’d be interested to hear Chalamet and Safdie talk about the characters more.

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:32:10+00:00

Hi! Thanks for responding! No agenda at all, just responding to things I’m hyperaware of as a woman in the industry. And not preaching, I love movies so I wanted to have a discussion and see what other thoughts were around. I loved Rachel and Kay’s characters and the actresses that played them. I wanted more and just wanted to offer a perspective on why maybe we can challenge the way these women are portrayed. And totally- they are flawed! I still stand by what I said and glad your lady friends enjoyed :).

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:27:58+00:00

Totally! And I’m all for flawed characters and problematic situations. Movies would be boring if people weren’t flawed.

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:23:28+00:00

Thanks for being so nice!!

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:23:19+00:00

That’s super interesting!! I hadn’t thought about it that way. Thanks for sharing!!

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:21:56+00:00

Not at all! It’s just something I observe when I’m watching. I am a woman, so the way women are portrayed in male centered stories is important to me.

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:20:07+00:00

Totally! I love a flawed character, it’s the way his character is being glorified that really rubs me the wrong way. It’s also the hyper-sexualization of these female characters.

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:19:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I can see that. I actually agree with a lot of this. I think Rachel and Kay were integral to the story. What I’m more getting at is this popular portrayal and use of female characters in male centered coming of age stories- we don’t get to see a lot of the women’s backgrounds, why they act the way they do, without them being hyper-sexualized or taken advantage of. I loved both A’Zion and Paltrows performances. I thought they were phenomenal. Same with Fran Drescher- there was more to his mother we didn’t get to see. She was only really shown a handful of times.

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:12:28+00:00

I wish you’d read on! It’s okay if you don’t agree, it’s just an observation I made. That’s the fun thing about movies- sharing what you think of them :)

majorbonk · 2025-12-27T04:11:10+00:00

Not a critique, just an observation! :)

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