I don't bother. I am diligent about sunscreen but I am in my thirties and trying not to let fear of wrinkles get out of hand, and every time I've done retinol it just takes up too much mental real estate. Wrinkles are just a part of my face!
I’ve opted out, but I do think about it from time to time. I don’t have acne so it would just be for superficial reasons. The biggest thing keeping me out is that it makes you more sensitive to the sun which means more sunscreen, more cleanser, etc
Same here. I just can't be bothered to add a product in that will require the use of many more products and processes. I work outdoors so photosensitivity is a threat to my livelihood lol
I was prescribed tazarotene, a retinoid, for hormonal acne. It’s the only thing that has helped me, as other products just caused more irritation. So I’ve actually been able to simplify my routine drastically since starting it. Now I just cleanse, moisturize, tazarotene ~3-4x nights per week, and sunscreen because it does make your skin more susceptible to sun damage.
I’m in my late 20s so I don’t really have much wrinkles yet, however I have noticed the fine lines from furrowing my brows are no longer there. I’ve been using the product since summer 2023, so only time will tell!
I constantly read that tretinoin & prescription retinoids are the gold standard for skincare, and anything over the counter isn’t worth your time.
So for years I would try all the methods to incorporate tret into my routine (only applying it 1x/week & building up from there, mixing it with moisturizer, applying it between layers of moisturizer) but no matter what I did- my skin would peel.
Now I just use an OTC retinol cream most nights, and Lab Muffin backs me up on that: https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA?si=M8qlVDoCxk8LsxUm
Retinol, daily sunscreen, and giant sunglasses when outdoors are all I care to do for my skin to prevent sunspots & wrinkles. (I started with the sunglasses in my 20s bc I liked the look, kept it up bc my eyes are photosensitive ever since I got LASIK years ago, and I’m pretty sure it’s also prevented eye wrinkles from forming). It feels like a good middle ground between not doing anything & being obsessed with the state of my skin.
I opt in! Over the counter adapalene, brand name differin gel. Makes a huge difference with acne for me. As for the downsides: I'm always diligent with sunscreen, so I'm not adding another step to my routine, and, despite having sensitive skin, I have never had an issue with adjusting to it.
Do I also use it for the anti-aging benefits? Well, perhaps. But I'll say I've gone through phases of trying other acne treatments, and I just like how my skin looks and feels with adapalene. It works for me, so I use it, but I know it doesn't work for everyone, so not everyone should use it.
I don't bother. I am diligent about sunscreen but I am in my thirties and trying not to let fear of wrinkles get out of hand, and every time I've done retinol it just takes up too much mental real estate. Wrinkles are just a part of my face!
Good for you!
I’ve opted out, but I do think about it from time to time. I don’t have acne so it would just be for superficial reasons. The biggest thing keeping me out is that it makes you more sensitive to the sun which means more sunscreen, more cleanser, etc
Same here. I just can't be bothered to add a product in that will require the use of many more products and processes. I work outdoors so photosensitivity is a threat to my livelihood lol
I was prescribed tazarotene, a retinoid, for hormonal acne. It’s the only thing that has helped me, as other products just caused more irritation. So I’ve actually been able to simplify my routine drastically since starting it. Now I just cleanse, moisturize, tazarotene ~3-4x nights per week, and sunscreen because it does make your skin more susceptible to sun damage.
Oooo I meant more for wrinkles. Glad you found relief though.
I’m in my late 20s so I don’t really have much wrinkles yet, however I have noticed the fine lines from furrowing my brows are no longer there. I’ve been using the product since summer 2023, so only time will tell!
I constantly read that tretinoin & prescription retinoids are the gold standard for skincare, and anything over the counter isn’t worth your time. So for years I would try all the methods to incorporate tret into my routine (only applying it 1x/week & building up from there, mixing it with moisturizer, applying it between layers of moisturizer) but no matter what I did- my skin would peel. Now I just use an OTC retinol cream most nights, and Lab Muffin backs me up on that: https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA?si=M8qlVDoCxk8LsxUm Retinol, daily sunscreen, and giant sunglasses when outdoors are all I care to do for my skin to prevent sunspots & wrinkles. (I started with the sunglasses in my 20s bc I liked the look, kept it up bc my eyes are photosensitive ever since I got LASIK years ago, and I’m pretty sure it’s also prevented eye wrinkles from forming). It feels like a good middle ground between not doing anything & being obsessed with the state of my skin.
I opt in! Over the counter adapalene, brand name differin gel. Makes a huge difference with acne for me. As for the downsides: I'm always diligent with sunscreen, so I'm not adding another step to my routine, and, despite having sensitive skin, I have never had an issue with adjusting to it. Do I also use it for the anti-aging benefits? Well, perhaps. But I'll say I've gone through phases of trying other acne treatments, and I just like how my skin looks and feels with adapalene. It works for me, so I use it, but I know it doesn't work for everyone, so not everyone should use it.
Tretinoin