Tretinoin cream is a topical medication used to treat acne vulgaris, fine wrinkles, mottled hyperpigmentation, and tactile roughness of facial skin. Here are some tips on how to use tretinoin cream with moisturizer:
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Before applying tretinoin cream, wash your face with a mild soap or cleanser and warm water using the tips of your fingers. Then gently pat dry. Do not scrub your face with a sponge or washcloth. Wait 20 to 30 minutes before applying this medicine to make sure the skin is completely dry. Applying tretinoin to wet skin can irritate it.
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Apply a pea-sized amount of tretinoin cream to your face, avoiding the eyes, mouth, and nostrils. Spread the cream evenly over your face, including your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Do not apply more than the recommended amount.
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Wait for at least 20 minutes after applying tretinoin cream before applying moisturizer. This will allow the cream to be absorbed into your skin and reduce the risk of irritation.
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Use a moisturizer that is non-comedogenic, meaning it wont clog your pores. Look for a moisturizer that is labeled "oil-free" or "non-comedogenic".
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Apply the moisturizer after the tretinoin cream has been absorbed into your skin. This will help to reduce dryness and irritation caused by the tretinoin cream.
Positive effects of tretinoin cream include the treatment of acne vulgaris, fine wrinkles, mottled hyperpigmentation, and tactile roughness of facial skin. Negative effects may include cutaneous irritation, such as erythema, peeling, dryness, burning/stinging, or itching, which may peak during the initial two weeks of therapy, decreasing thereafter. Some ingredients in tretinoin cream may cause irritation, so it is important to use it as directed and avoid using other topical medications, medicated or abrasive soaps, shampoos, cleansers, cosmetics with a strong drying effect, and products with high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices, or lime.
