Comments on: Retinoids Side Effects: How To Counteract The Peeling

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 15 May 2020 13:43:22 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Rachel, I know this isn't what you want to hear, but nothing OTC works near as well as Tretinoin. Don't be fooled by the hype, there's a reason why Tretinoin is prescription only.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:27:39 +0000

Hi Gio! I am currently using a prescription tretinoin 0.1% every night and it has helped a lot with my skin! Unfortunately, my insurance doesn’t cover it though, so I end up paying around $200/year for it. In the grand scheme, this is worth it, but just wanted to know if there were any OTC high-percentage products you recommend? Thanks!

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:54:08 +0000

In reply to Charlotte Gaffikin. Charlotte, I'd love to help, but it's hard without more information. Just stay away from the oils for now and go back to a basic routine, only cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen.

By: Charlotte Gaffikin

Charlotte Gaffikin — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:25:49 +0000

Hi. My face has totally flared up – it fluctuates from swelling to just deep redness underneath. I was Usinf the Sunday Reilly day and night oils. I stopped after two days of using it around 10 days ago. My skin seems to be getting worse daily. What can I do?? I’m going to the gp tomorrow but they’ll probably just give me steroid cream. Help!!

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:41:48 +0000

In reply to Lee. Lee, I recommend different things to different skin types. Granactive retinoid is for sensitive skin. If your skin can tolerate 0.2% retinol, the next step up is 0.5% retinol.

By: Lee

Lee — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:00:42 +0000

Hi Gio. So you have recommended The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane. What is Granactive Retinoid vs Retinol and which is stronger? I have just about finished The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane and am not sure it has done anything (although I do quite like the feel of the Squalane on my skin, even though I have oily skin it doesn’t seem to male it oily!). Was going to purchase the Retinol 0.5% in Squalane next to try but would you recommend the Granactive Retinoid instead?