3 MUST DO in your tretinoin routine 💙 💙 apply a buffer layer before applying your Tretinoin. It can be a hydrating, moisturizing or both, sometimes I use two layers of an essence and sometimes one layer of an essence and then a serum with ceramides. You can play with it depending on how you skin is feeling. 💙 protect your sensitive areas !!! For me this is really important because not all the areas of our face has the same tolerance. For example my under eye, side of my nose and around your mouth. 💙 A PIE SIZE is all you need, not less not more I recently started using Tretinoin (Vit A derivative) prescription with @dermatica.skin 💙 my beginning formula is 0.025% tretinoin & 4% Azelaic acid. I love this combination because while Tretinoin increase cells turnover, Azelaic acid reduces inflammation and also helps with skin texture. Azelaic acid is like the perfect friend to Tretinoin because it enhances the benefits of it whilst takes care of the possible irritation. I have been seeing a progressive progress especially in my skin texture 💪🏻 Regarding the hyperpigmentation I do notice my skin more even and some stubborn dark stops on my chin are starting to fade but these are not immediate results, you have to be consistent and with time you will see result✌🏻 two times per week have been perfect for my skin tolerance. The whole routine with @dermatica.skin products it’s absolutely lovely because their cleanser it’s very gentle and the moisturizer it’s packed with ingredients that will maintain your skin barrier strong & healthy: Squalane, Shea Butter, Niacinamid, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, EOP, AP, Cholesterol, I mean 😍 What are you using right know ? Retinol or tretinoin ? 💙 If you would like to start using tretinoin I highly recommend @dermatica.skin they are the kindest, they guide you towards every step and even tho I’m at the other side of the ocean they are always there taking care of my progress. You can get your first month of subscription for £ 2.90 and in your second month 10% off using the code MARIA ✨ * reach to my affiliate link in bio for this offer ✨