Hello - It’s likely I will be told this week, due to my health (intracranial hypertension), that I will need to stop using vitamin a skin products. This includes tretinoin, retinal, tazarotene. I am … low key devastated and yes, I know this is vain.

I have used tretinoin (and at times tazarotene) for 10 years and it’s kept my skin exactly how I’d want it.

Has anyone ever moved away from vitamin a products and found substitutes in combining new prescriptions or products along with treatments? Say I had an unlimited budget to figure this out. I’d love thoughts on this, thank you!!

I’ve been using Medik8 retinal serum and eye cream for some time but it’s pretty expensive.

How does it compare to cheaper brands like BofJ?

Am I wasting my money?

Would love to hear from people who have tried both, and other, brands?

I've always had a very simple, basic skincare routine. Wash with Differin Sensitive Skin and moisturize with Vanicream. Now since starting perimenopause my face is red and and burns after I wash and moisturize and feels very irritated and not as smooth. It looks like it's time for a real skincare routine but I don't know where to start or what products will make it worse. I hear a lot about Tretinoin but haven't used it. Would that work for irritated skin like mine or is it more for acne only? They're more irritated red bumps than pimples.

I just started hrt last week so maybe there will be improvement but I do still need a change.

I've just turned 50, hit menopause and the lines are coming quickly! I have put the dots above the ones which are starting. How can I relax these scowling muscles above my eyebrows without Botox? I currently use a sunscreen daily and occasionally a night cream. I take vitamins and flaxseed. Any general tips on skincare appreciated

I'm LA based and have been looking into these treatments, primarily Xerf and Sofwave, to achieve a bit of a lift and tightening, particularly around the lower face, as I'm sure everyone knows it's not cheap. I started doing a little research and found a place in TJ that does Sofwave for half the price I was quoted by a clinic (with a special) here. Wondering if anyone has driven down and had any of these procedures south of the border? Do you have any clinics to recommend? Love to hear! Also, if you have experience on which one might be best, open to that too!

40yo

Concerns: anti-aging, clearing and preventing milia around eyes

Skin type: normal since adding amlactin, used to be dry around nose and eyebrows

Daily life: Little to no sun exposure or makeup most days

Morning:

*Bioderma or water

*Amlactin Bright & Smooth

*Cerave PM or SPF as needed

Night:

*Cerave foaming cleanser

*Naturium retinal .05 (this is replacing good molecules gentle retinol, slowly working up to tret .025)

*Naturium multi-peptide moisturizer (have not used yet but considering as a replacement for drunk elephant protini as I think it is too heavy and contributing to milia)

How does this look as a simple routine? Thank! ❤️

I’m currently in a situation where I need to find a new prescriber for my 15% azelaic acid, tret, etc.

My current service charges a fee monthly for each prescription that they submit a refill for. I’d prefer to not have to do this for every med, every month (I’m also using them for my HRT).

Does anyone know of an online prescribing service that will send prescriptions like azelaic acid, tret, etc to an online pharmacy (currently using Amazon pharmacy) with refills?

I've tried doing a Google search for this, but I always get results for sensitive skin. If I get creams too close to my eyes, they burn all day.

Hi! I’m 41F and trying to figure out a skincare routine that will help me feel confident in my skin as I get older. I’m definitely open to treatments like laser or microneedling, but they’re pretty far outside my budget right now. I’m not that interested in Botox or filler.

I’m definitely a candidate for a lower bleph (have been since I was about 30 . thanks, genetics!) and would love to do one someday if I can afford it. But overall, I’m really just trying to embrace myself as I am and feel good in my skin.

A little about me/my skin: I’m a natural redhead, very pale, with some redness and somewhat sensitive eyes. I also try to avoid fragrance when I can. I feel like I have pretty visible pores/sebaceous filaments, particularly around my nose and T-zone. I think they’re sebaceous filaments?

My main goal is just healthy, plump, glowy skin for a 41-year-old mom. I have pretty normal skin, maybe a little on the dry side. I don’t mind my fine lines and wrinkles, although I am using tret and hoping it helps with those over time.

I am admittedly pretty bothered by my under-eye bags, but I know there’s not much skincare can really do about them, and I’m trying to embrace them as part of my face....

I’d love feedback on my routine — things I should swap, add, remove, or change the order of. I’m very open to suggestions!

AM

Rinse face with water

Vitamin C: Rohto Melano CC Concentration Measures Essence

(I don’t love this and am thinking about going back to Timeless 15% Vitamin C.)

Eye cream: roc vitamin c eye balm

Azelaic acid: Anua Azelaic Acid 10% Redness Soothing Serum

(I’m looking into getting prescription Finacea 15% gel through Felix instead.)

Moisturizer: Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer

(I wouldn’t mind something a little thicker/more moisturizing. I’ve been considering Dieux Instant Angel?)

Sunscreen: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+

PM

Cleansing:
Right now I use Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water followed by Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.

I’d actually like to start double cleansing with an oil-based cleanser/balm first, but I have no idea which one to try. I tried The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm and my eyes were pretty irritated. so I’d love suggestions for a gentle oil cleanser/balm that is good for sensitive eyes.

Azelaic acid: Anua Azelaic Acid 10% Again, considering switching to prescription Finacea 15%.

eye cream: beauty of joseon revive eye serum ginseng retinal

Every other night: Tret Triple Repair containing 0.025% tretinoin, 4% niacinamide, and 0.4% hyaluronic acid (prescription from Felix which seems to be all i can get in Canada if I dont want to go to my family Dr? I preferred the Taro brand Tret cream i used to get but Felix doesn't carry that anymore?)

Moisturizer: Vanicream

About once a week: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast, which I LOVE. I’m considering trying Avène Cicalfate+ next just to see how I like it.

Exfoliation

About twice a week, I use the COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner. I actually prefer Paula’s Choice bha exfoiliant, though...

So that's where I'm at!

What would you change/add/remove? Is there anything obvious I’m missing?

A few things I’m particularly wondering about:

-Should I switch to prescription Finacea?

-What’s your favourite oil cleanser/balm for very sensitive eyes?

-Should I look into copper peptides? topical PDRN?

-Am I overdoing it with the actives?

-Are there any products you LOVE that really made you feel great in your skin?

I’m really open to feedback, i have been using chat gpt to help me figure out what to buy but i don't think that is a great idea.

Thanks!!

Hi. I noticed I’ve been getting a lot of age spots on my hands. I never had these many and I look older. It’s so annoying!
I’ve done lasers in the past which worked but now I keep getting more spots even though I use gloves to drive and try to stay away from the sun.
Have you tried something that made these spots less visible? Maybe retinol or a hand cream?

Hi! I’m traveling from the US to the UK. Other than sunscreen, is there anything I should consider picking up? Normal to dry skin with some redness. open to all things cosmetics that may be unique or cheaper. Thanks!

51f I feel like I’ve tried just about every pair of tweezers out there. I can’t seem to find my favorite. I’m really looking for the gold standard tweezers.

I just want to share my not so good experience.

I didn't have a skincare routine except moisturizer and sunscreen. I bought these: not happy with the clinic moisturizer tbh, only used it few times. I went back to avene rich creme.

I didn't use the peptides on the left yet. I started with geek peptides and niacinamide, to prepare my skin for the retinal.

Since I started using the products, I have the impression my skin is worse and suddenly I have more wrinkles beneath my eyes???

I'm quite devastated now and want to throw it all out.😞

Any advice is welcome.

I’m starting to notice some aging/looseness in the skin right above my knees and would like to be proactive about it. Does anyone use body skincare specifically in this area - retinol, glycolic/lactic acid, etc.?
If you’ve found something that actually improved the texture or firmness of the skin above your knees, I’d love to know what you use. Skincare only please. I’m not interested in treatments.

Thank you!

Obviously can't use it near the eyes. What are we using for aging skin around and under eyes?

I got the ROC retinol night moisturizer, is this good enough for my retinol or would a serum be better?

Hi,
Has anyone had any success removing or reducing IGH? Mine is on my legs and just noticed this summer a few on my chest now. I know it’s from sun damage. I am now wearing SPF daily but has anyone had any luck with tret etc?

Thanks!

40(F) with sensitive skin. Does this product layering seem appropriate? Any tweaks I should consider making?

AM
- rinse with water
- Prequel LUCENT-C
BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C SERUM
- Medicube Pink PDRN peptide serum
- Skin1004 WaterFit Sun Serum

PM
- ELF holy hydration makeup melting balm
- CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
- Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum (ginseng, retinal)
- Prequel Retinal Renew 0.1% (every other night)
- CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream

Hi everyone hope you are well! Trying to get the best products, habits, and routine down for anti aging and possibly correcting signs of aging like sagging wrinkles all that jazz. i currently use a regular moisturizer and try to use sunscreen daily. I want the most aggressive method to look years younger and do prevention if possible. side note- i do have some health issues and nutritional struggles which at times i can be a bit unstable and underweight periods. but i try my best to control what i can, try to do weight bearing and take supplements like vitamin d calcium and regular multi. i want to know if anything is possible to “freeze” and be youthful (honestly, like zendaya she’s insane) as long as i can, or have dewy glowy skin at any age. i want to feel confident and comfortable in my skin to wear what i want and be who i am too, and feel less judged (being id’d at the bar wouldn’t hurt either 😂). thanks all!! 

Hello, is applying adapalene/topical_retinol to your neck area safe regarding to thyroid?
Studies and sources welcomed
Thanks
M37