#1 Anti-ager EXPLAINED! Get the FACTS on RETINOIDS!

I'm so excited, I just got a script for Tret .025%, I had to watch this video again before I start. THANK YOU PENNY!

Thanks Penny, I think this is the most informative video on how to actually start using a retinoid. The mention of a lag time stood out for me — my skin started flaking two days after the first time using retinal. I’ve also found it useful to let my skin dry for no less than 30 minutes before retinal at night, and before sunscreen (which can sting on the newly sensitized skin) in the morning.

Hello. Great video. My question is, if you are using a retinoid like tretinoin and want to also do medical microneedling every 4-6 weeks, I am reading that you have to stop the tretinoin 3-5 days prior to the microneedling and then not resume for 7 days following the microneedling. Is it a good idea to stop tretinoin for almost 2 weeks? It seems like a long time to interrupt a treatment like that. Is microneedling worth the interruption of this treatment? Referring to the same, since retinaldehyde is a milder choice, do you still need to wait prior and following microneedling to use that? I am new to all of this, and I am lost. I have started using a retinaldehyde at night (with the goal of moving to tretinoin in the future), and I also want to do some microneedling and I am trying to figure out how to combine the two. Thanks so much!

Hi Penny! I’m in my 30s and I have a tretinoin prescription for acne and age prevention. I’ve had some breakouts recently (maybe due to mask). Salicylic makes my oil production go wild, but benzoyl peroxide works very well on reducing swelling and the bumps. Because of this I’ve been thinking about working adapalene into my routine since it works well with adapalene. Are there any considerations or complications to switching vit-As? I hope my question is clear enough 🤣🤓

Does applying the serum and cream one hour after applying Tretinoin reduce its effects? I have mature skin. I use Tretinoin against aging:))

Love watching your videos and learning!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge in skin care ❤️

As always great information, thank you for your dedication,research and time to provide truethful information.

Is there a way to print this PH scale?

Penny,
I have tolerated retinols well in the past (but haven't used them for a few months now). I was thinking of bumping up to retinaldehyde (w/the Avene RetrinAL 0.05 Cream). Does the protocol --- waiting 20-30 minutes after cleansing & using pea size --- apply to retinaldehyde as well, or just to active retinoic acid? Thank you for such wonderful content!

I am here again to refresh my knowledge 🙂

Do you have any products that uou recommend for Canadians? We can't get a lot of your recommend products here

FINALLY!, someone explained it so I could understand it!

I have an important question, why do bha and aha’s are recommended to use at night but you said to use it during the day? Don’t they make your skin photosensitive? Especially AHA’s?

There’s so many that I don’t know which one is am actually good formulation

Is it okay to microneedle while on tretinoin?

I love your channel ❤️❤️ something I learned from Dr. Dray is you can apply your moisturizer onto damp skin immediately after cleansing and then once you skin is completely dry, apply your retinoid! I have very sensitive skin and this works like a charm. I’ll even apply a bit of moisturizer on top of the retinoid and it works really well :) subscribed and can’t wait to learn more ☺️

Thank you Penny!! I watch your videos over and over. Absolutely I’m love with you, our skincare Queen. I was getting confused with Squalane and Retinal. I just order one from your recommendations. Now I think I have everything and I am clear now... thank you again. Your passionate about skin care and you love what you do and this is why I am here.

Blessings to you and much success!

Do you think I would get great anti aging results from using avene retinal 0.1, Right now Im using peter thomas roth 1.5 retinol night fusion and differin, I dont find these too strong but just wondering if I would get better results from avene..
Thx Penny.

What is your opinion about Curology as a source for retinoids?

Did u mention to start out low strength Of retin a? I did then worked my way up to full strength. I took several months actually almost a year.

Madam please review neutrogena retinol oil in the ingredient it says it has got retinal. Can you please clarify

Penny, great advice! I greatly appreciate your expert knowledge for my skin! My favorite sunscreen for my face and neck that I’ve been using daily for several years now is epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50. It was created by a wonderful dermatologist, Dr. Thornfeldt. What is the best order in my skincare routine to apply my sunscreen? I want to make sure I’m doing this correctly. Thanks again!

Madam please reply neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair oil has retinal as its ingredient. Is is retinaldehyde?

Madam u r the best u give practical knowledge I am a huge fan of you love from india. You deserve lot more subscribers.

On another video you were comparing the Sunday RIley A+ to The Ordinary Gran Active Retinoid and highlighted the superiority of The Ordinary. You stated that their Gran Active Retinoid was already in a form available for our skin to use and was "more gentle than Retinol and Retinaldehyde." So, would you recommend it for use on my neck instead of the Avene or Mychelle? If a Retinoid is comparable to Retin A, not needing a conversion step and you feel it is the more gentle than a Retinaldehyde , would The Ordinary Gran Active be a better choice for my neck?. I would love to hear your logic on this!

Hi Penny

I am new in your channel and really love your videos , so much info and easy to understand.
I would like to know if you have some advice for a good retinoids ? After few research I have a quite expensive one on the list the truth treatment 5%, do you know it ? Do you have another one to recommend maybe cheaper ?
Thanks a lot
Anne

What about Paula choices products...?

Hi Penny, I have started my Retin-A Journey back again so my question is can I use oils (Kiehls-FAVES) after my nightly application?

Super new to all these steps and different formulations. How do you actually know the PH of the serums, Solutions or creams? I'm super confused🤪

Thank you!!!

What about differin(Adapalene) ??

That lip color looks great on you!

Hi! You are such a great teacher! Skincare is so overwhelming and you have answered so many of my questions as I start to get serious about skincare in my early 40s. I ordered the cos de baha retinol and it has HA and Niacinamide...is it okay if I use those separately as well or is it overkill? Love you and thanks in advance!

Have you tried Tree Of Life Retinol and Vitamin C Serum???

What type of retinoid does the Ordinary Granactive 5% Retinoid in Squalene fall under?

I started watching you and and love what I am learning!!


I am blessed to have "thick skin", very NON sensitive skin...I immediately started off with Retin-A 0.5%, pea size for face, pea size for neck, every night. I have pretty decent skin (blessed that way), so the effect on me is not too much. My skin care routine is more of maintenance for me.


Since I don't have any irritation with 0.5% every night (it has been almost 3 mths now), I was thinking to move to 1% after I am done with this. Do you recommend that?


Thanks so much and I love watching your videos! You are a naturale in front of the camera!

Do you think it's okay to use prescription Retin A cream around the eyes?

Thank you for explaining. I use osmosis stem factor ac11 and correct. I looked up paulas choice bha 2% which has a ph of between 3.2 and 3.8 would that be considered safe with osmosis products?

I love that you are explaining pH and the layering effect. Once we have our serums/treatments on, like deerskin,.... will our moisturizers cancel out any goodies from our serums due to pH? I don’t want to throw money down the drain either. Thank you so much!

Do you know if the Vitamin C in Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate by the Ordinary will work even though it has a PH of 6.50 to 7.50. I like it because it's creamy and moisturizing, not harsh, but wonder if it will be effective.

Love! And Thank you! xox

What about differin?

Hi love your wealth of information and knowledge 🤗

Hi Penny. SMITH. Really enjoy your videos. It's simple it's precise n mostly very informative with other utubers lack in. I'm really happy to find ur videos. Can you please do a review on some. French hypoallergenic product that are available in drugstore. Like Aderma. Avene bioderm uriage and LA Roche pochey n vichy. I looked everywhere n I had not found one video that compares these product. Thank you

Thanks for the great video, I want to get your opinion on using Retin-A during the summer months. I know some people take a break during that time. I live in hot sunny California and want to start using Retin-A again. But I don't know if I should continue to use it during summer time? I Freckle very easy.

I can't go a day without learning something from you! Thank you!

Hi, i am looking for your tca video
Did you do it? It will be great to know how to do a light tca at home

Can you please compare osmosis retinal vs medik8 retinal? Which one would you prefer? Love your videos ❤️

Thank you so much for this! I just started using Retin A, and your tips have helped with retinization.

What do you think of using RetinA as a mask treatment maybe once a week or month, or do you recommend daily as the best use?