Are there any good alternatives to Tretinoin and Retinol if it is unsuitable for my skin?

Doctor's Answer

Hi,

There are a few strategies you can consider:

1) Use a simple base moisturiser before application to reduce skin irritation.

2) Reduce contact time of Tretinoin on your skin. Wash off after a short duration of time e.g. after 30-60mins and then apply a simple moisturizer on the skin.

3) Consider using an alternative retinoid such as adapalene cream which is less irritating compared to Tretinoin cream.

4) Consider an alternative non-retinoid anti-ageing cream such as low concentration vitamin C.

Hope some of these suggestions work for you!

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