Another photo, this time of the right side of my face. ! Make Differin Gel a part of your daily skincare routine. I have been on 0.1% Tretinoin for 30 years. Every Day. (I’m really liking the Thayer’s rose petal toner right now.) i know that generally, you should wash your face/use a scrub, then use toner, then use a moisturizer. Use Differin Gentle Cleanser to keep skin clean. At first I started using 10%, it burned my face completely so I stopped using it immediately. This is what he told me: Only use Retin A at night. This is arguably the most important step! thank you! Enter: the retinol sandwich method. It's a key active ingredient in Differin, an over-the-counter acne gel that was previously only prescription strength. and retinol (the meat! I’m not sure I see a big difference in the before and after shots, do you? Using OTC-strength Differin for wrinkles is a long-term commitment. 8 Comments. ). The Witch Hazel does not dry my skin out at all; it is pure Witch Hazel with a low natural alcohol percentage that shouldn't dry out your skin. Now I have been using differin cream for over 2 … After cleansing, I pat my skin dry and use a gentle, hydrating toner. hi, i was just wondering when i should use differin, an acne medication, when using a toner. Otherwise, each night I put a small amount where I used to break out to help with the remaining redness. Then I smooth on a light moisturizer. Don’t be discouraged by temporary retinization that may occur when using Differin Gel; it should subside after about week 4. I think a big part of deciding to use a new product is reading other people experiences, and that was one thing I found hard to find online. Here’s the rundown of what I use in my nightly Differin skincare routine: Cleansing . Thankfully, my acne is gone, so when I have a pimple, I use it as a spot treatment. On the nights I use the Differin gel, I double cleanse to remove all my makeup and get my skin really clean. when would it be most effective? After that I switched to the 2.5% and it still caused me some major allergies and inflammation so I quit it. I use Dickinson's Witch Hazel in the morning whilst I use Tazorac at night (which is stronger than Differin.) If your skin starts to feel dry or tight, you can use Differin Soothing Moisturizer or Differin Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF sunscreen to keep any dryness or tightness at bay. I actually run it over my flakies and it seems to balance the pH of my skin. No excuses. It’s not a high-end Sephora product, but I’ve been using the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for about a year now and it’s the best cleanser I’ve tried yet! but i want to know when i would add the differin step in? This essentially, involves making a “sandwich” on your skin using moisturizer (the bread!) I use Differin too and find that it's very drying if I don't moisturize immediately after. And be sure to moisturize. I've found that less is more with Differin… If you read my first post on my experience with Differin Gel– you’re already up to date on my acne struggles and why I started using this product. I worked with my dermatologist! Next apply a thin layer of Differin Gel once every day all over your face — even when your face is clear — for long-term results. like, before or after the toner? Salicylic acid , meanwhile, is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that's plant derived. Differin helps to keep my skin pimple-free, so using Differin is definitely not a waste of time or money for me because I do get an immediate benefit. ⁹Ok, I am going against all the beauty You Tubers out there. Witch Hazel in the before and after shots, do you a long-term commitment “ sandwich ” on skin... 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