How To Use Retinoids || Demonstration | Dr Sam Bunting 

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Looking at your face without cosmetics is the skin I’m trying to have. Just beautiful.

Love the way you explain everything by doing it practically xx

Thank you! I really appreciate the actual demonstration!

You just explained why the random red patches around my nose! Now I know how to deal with it. Thank you so much, incredibly helpful x

Excellent and straightforward video. THANK YOU Dr. Sam!

Thank you very much, especially for tip about covering retinoids with moisturizer, i'm not complete novice, but had problem with spreading retinoids into eyes area.

This lady is so clear in her instructions and explanations! Love it!

Thanks so much for the live demo, Dr! All the best!

Brilliant video for all the information you need and given so clearly 🙌 Thank you for the great demo :) Would love to see an advanced one - eyes, neck and chest. And a vitamin C and peptide video would be amazing :)

Very informative! Thank you for the demo, really helpful!

Thank you for these gold nuggets! I’ve learned so much, it makes a difference how to properly use these products! So helpful, truly appreciate this info!

Your skin looks amazing! wish I knew this before I started, I used it wrong at all dangerous areas, 4 days later things went bad, had to stop and wait for recovering...thanks so much for sharing...

Have been using Tretinoin for a year now with amazing results, my skin was that oily you could cook an egg on my face, have never got any drying at all form the cream. Never had any issue with Tretinoin. I now use on neck and around nose and my skin is looking so much better than what it was before.

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Please do a video on treating acne/blemishes on the body - shoulders, upper back and chest 🙏 Love your videos, advice and products xxx

Thank you for this! I'm new to skin care and adapalene for acne, so this tutorial was exactly what I needed and nothing I didn't! This was perfect. I see how I applied it slightly wrong tonight (despite having heard about using moisturizer near lips, eyes and nose corners first, and then putting moisturizer on again after), so I will definitely be fixing those mistakes tomorrow and on!

Excellent comprehensive information that I haven't heard anywhere else 👍

Thanks for the videos Dr. Sam.

thanks so much Dr Sam, I love your video's it has specially helped me with my hormonal breaks and your guidance about azelic acid was my biggest life changer many thanks, when you have time if you could show an advanced Rentin A guide as I have been using it for few years now.

thanks. more precise and helpful than my doctor. yesterday was my first day on it and i can already feel a slight irritation/burn. hopefully these tips will help going forward

Thank you for very practical techniques. Could you please make a VDO for those who have been on Retin-A for over a year? How can we improve the efficacy when the skin is well tolerant?

Another great video. So clear and so science-based. Thank you!

your skin is beautiful, thank you for showing the routine!

Fantastic video, as always! Could you please make a video about how to use retinoids with Soolantra and azelaic acid for rosacea skin?

Since Im so afraid at start I only do moisturizer first and tretinoin.And twice a week but Im not so consistent and I dont see any irritation with it ❤ Really love this tips! So helpful ! Thank you 😊 thinking to level up to alternate days use 🙏

A deep dive into hydroquinone would be good. Many thanks x

Very informative and well demonstration video. I am 42 and yes I am a little afraid to start use the reti..... I was using Exuviance age day repair until I watched a video that mentioned something like has a reti ingredients and how can be advised to use for day.. So I stopped using, and now you mention it that is only for night use. I will check your website and purchase something for my mother's day treat.

Thank you! It was very informative. Would you show us how to use retinol on eyes and neck safely and info about putting them around their and what we can expect?

Nice demo. Helpful for me . Just started about 2days ago. Thanks so much

Fab demo Dr Sam... i finally understand why i wake up with irritated, sore neck most days... thx for explaining it. Also i wrongly thought because i have lots of acne breakout on my cheeks, i was putting a little extra on there even after doing the 13dots... day 3... skin is inflamed with more cystic acne... painful to touch... i’m not doing that ever again. Thank you 👍👍

Great video with useful tips. I’ve been using Retin-A once a week for 5 weeks, and still peeling pretty badly. I’m going to try the sandwich method to see if it helps. For ref: 43 yrs, dry skin

Thank you so much! This video was so helpful ❤️💯

Loved this video so helpful! I’d love to see how you apply to the neck once safe to do so :) thank you x

Excellent presentation and easy to understand - I feel much more confident moving forwards with use of this product- THANK YOU so much!!!❤

Thank you so much. I used to get uncomfortable peeling the next couple of days after using it. My skin sheds like a snake and only now I found out that moisturizing could solve this issue. Thank you

Yes please we need this series, you’re so underrated so many could benefit from your advice and opinions!

I have very sensitive skin with lipstick, either dermatitis or my face swells. I have used tretinoin for 10 weeks without any reaction, it is brilliant for hormonal spots.

I've got the retinal uglies & this is so helpful. I knew this info from before but had forgotten about it when I started my retinol recently.

Hello Dr. Sam, I love your videos especially the ones about rosacea! About the sandwich method: how long should I wait to apply retinol after the first layer of moisturizer?

Thank you Dr Sam! I'm 68 and have been using retinols for years. BUT rather shyly :) I used the 1% (IOPE Korean, Granactive by the Ordinary, Paula's Choice 1%) and not every night. My skin looked fabulous. Some days amazing. So like so many others I slipped into that dreamlike state of, more must be even better! I bought some very $$$ retinoids - high strengths - and went full on every night and used far more than a pea. Maybe 3 peas 🤣 Proudly thumping my chest with how I'm such an experienced retinoid user, I'll be a champ. How UNCHAMPION I was after about 2 weeks. omg. I've never had problems with my skin. I always thought I had the toughest skin because it never got irritated, dry, rashy. I never had acne. I hate the sun (always have because I can't stand the heat and the brightness has always stung my eyes so that means I never sit out in it and I ALWAYS wear hats sunglasses and sunscreen). But the irritation that erupted after this retinoid glut was terrifying. Red, tight, scaly, itchy, dry. I immediately stopped all retinoids! I started slathering on heavy moisturizers, cleansing only with oil cleanser, mineral sunscreen. I went full on. I had even set my neck on fire by bringing it down into one side of my neck. It's now been about 3 weeks and my skin remains sort of blotchy mostly after cleansing. Once it settles my skin looks beautiful lol Luminous, almost translucent which I know is the result of all that retinol. But WOW has this ever made me sit up and pay attention to this powerhouse of a active. Watching your videos have SO helped me to be encouraged and I will return to using retinol for sure but RESPECT is the operative word from now on. Very circumspect with amounts, moisturizing and not every night. Maybe twice a week but at first I'll start with my milder ones and give it a few days to see how it responds. I don't know how long before my skin barrier is fully repaired. Maybe another 2 weeks? However long. It's getting better but slowly.

Thanks for this great information ❤❤

This was wonderful!! Thank you!

This was extremely helpful. For myself, it's so different between reading and watching. Thank you!

I use the 13 dot technique thanks to you ❤️ It works so well and I fond that I use less product that way ❤️

Good video De. Sam. Why add the moisturizer on top of retinoids?

Amazing. Just on time.. I’m gonna start Tret this week. Fingers crossed 🤞😬 thank you for your information

Thank you so much for this!

Hi Dr Sam, my skin has never looked more beautiful since I started using your products. I’ve been a customer for over 2 years now I think! How can I level-up my nighttime routine? Is there any benefit to adding a stronger retinoid whilst still using the Flawless Nightly, or will this overdo it?

Thank you for this detailed video Dr. Sam! I was wondering if you can explain why is it not good to use retinol with BR P50? Recently I started using P50W and got La Roche Posay Redeemic R face and eye cream but then I read they should not be combined.

Dr Sam, can you help me how to use skin care routine for hyperpigmentation and step to use retinol too, thanks

Love this video!

I have wrinkles under my eyes and I was told to apply retinoid. Should I do it? Great video!

I use tretinoin everywhere, face, eyes, lips and neck (due to hormonal breakouts that extend down the neck). It's been a bit of a struggle but it's definitely doable if you start slow and build up. You can use it everywhere eventually.

Pls do a video about retinoids on the neck - I use Tretinoin on the face every day and 1~2 nights a week I use it on the neck - both on the face and neck I sandwich it between moisturiser.

Very well demonstrated and these video series are life savers! Thank you Dr Sam Bunting for being the guardian angel of our skin :) would love to see you do an episode on full skin care routine ( age specific if that’s essential ) that we should maintain as it’s easy to get trampled over with numerous products on our face. Love and hugs! ❤️

Retinoids have scared me because the 2 times I've tried them before (tretinoin and adapalene) I've experienced crazy purging, with adapalene, it ruined my skin and I couldn't bare the purging so I stopped (just as well, because I fell pregnant a month later) I've now started using retinol and granactive retinoids and my skin is loving it. No side effects and purging

Great tips ! Although top lip is exactly an area I have been targeting for use with tretinoin as it works so well for smokers lines . I buffer first with moisturiser then apply . Has worked really well so far

thank you Dr! hopefully you could have another demo for the neck application 😊 (esp for those people who are nervous about starting retinoids in the neck and chest area)

Great info Dr. Sam. I'm in tretenoin 0.025,% for a year, I only use max. twice a week due to I'm still experiencing skin peeling. Other than peeling, I don't have other skin irritations. Do you think I should increase the frequent use to build up the toleration? Thanks!

Thank you dr Sam! I love you channel! I have dry and extremely allergic skin, and I’m using retinal for 2 years and about to graduate to tretinoin. Every moisturizer I have ever tried applying on my upper lid made the skin there to swell up and react. (even plain Vaseline). Do you have a tip for me how to protect the eye area?

hi Dr ,is it neccessary to take a brake from summer use ? I use sunscreen all the time .Lots of love, thanks for everything

Thank you for the information because I’m About to start Tretinoin.025

Thank you for this video. could you please do a video on how to apply AHA? thanks.

I've suffered from seborrhoeic dermatitis on my cheeks when I was around 15. Now, I'm 20 and want to start retinol but I'm scared that it'll bring the problem back. And boy was that one of the lowest points of my life.

Really helpful. Should have more likes

I don’t use them but my kids do for acne!!! I’m the one that needs them!!! I heard 3 times a week and use moisturizes. The 4 x a week so love slowly and then never stop and if you do then turn to go back to peeling and redness phase . Now wanting to start using them.

please could you recommend products? its a nightmare getting the right product especially Retinol . thank you for all the information

Could you go more into the difference between trazarotene and tretinoin. I have been prescribed both, I have acne but am also approaching 40. Both have a good impact on my skin, but I think the trazarotene is sometimes better with helping acne but is tretinoin better for wrinkles? I had one derm tell me to use both as they work slightly differently on the skin.

This is super helpful! I just started using the inkey list retinol. The first time was fine, a little dryness the next day but not too bad. Applied it again 3 days later and my face feels very itchy and irritated, especially around the eye area. I will be trying to buffering technique! Would you recommend stopping the use of salicylic acid while my skin is getting used to the retinol? I never use it in the same routine as the retinol, but I was using paula’s choice BHA 2% every day prior to starting retinol

Love your videos, they give great insight on different topics. Had a question, when using any retinoids on a part of the face why do Esthetician’s refuse to wax eyebrows or upper lip area? I stopped using retinoids due to the frequent experience of not being able to find an Esthetician who felt comfortable waxing my eyebrows or lip area after using a retinoid on the chin only. Any insight would be great , thanks.

great video

Just ordered my first Tretinoin tube the other day! Super excited to start, but nervous at same time!

Would love to know more in what products to avoid and not mix whilst using tretinoin and when to use face oils in the routine?🤔

Such a wonderful video. Is it okay to use a retinal that is already combined with a moisturiser such as Olay Rapid Wrinkle Repair or Neutrogena Regenerist?

I started using retinol about 4 months ago, 0.25%. I use light moisturizer under, then retinol serum and moisturizer on top. Only small amount of retinol as shown on the video. I started with one night a week, and worked through to two as I wanted to take it slow. Unfortunately my skin is worse than ever! I don't experience dryness or redness but i started having HUGE and painful breakouts that leave hyperpigmentation. Also I noticed deep wrinkles showing up on my forehead which wasn't there before. All of it within 4 months. Did anyone else had the same experience? I thought the breakouts will stop, but they just keep getting worse and worse... I decided to stop retinol.

Thank you for the demo, I’ll try the 13-dot technique tonight. I have been prescribed epiduo for my acne. Can I still apply it on the entire face (minus the areas around orifices), or will the benzoyl peroxide be too much?

Thank you very much!!

Lovely video thank you. So when your opinion retanoid retinoid, retin-a physically mixed together, For example stirred together in the Palm of your hand before application, dilutes the effectiveness activeness of the RetinA?

Very informative! What moisturizer do you recommend?

Do you suggest to use retinol in alternate nights while using hpr (granactive retinoid)?

Hi Dr sam can I use retinol over raised moles thank-you or just avoid that area xxx

Hi Sam, I have acne rosacea and just got prescribed 6-8 weeks of lymelysal. I also got the following routine: finecea 15 % during daytime and benzo peroxide wash at night followed by differin. I never asked what to do with the acne at my neck. Should I add both of the creams to the upper neck and jawline area? I get cysts mostly around the lower cheeks and middle to upper neck. I have raised bumps and breakouts all over my face including the t-zone. Occasionally there is a acne breakout also at the back at my neck under my hairline.

Dear Dr Sam I am confused, are Granative Retinoids Stronger than Retinol and Retinal!? 🤔🤔🤔💙🙏🏻🕊🌞 Thank you so much.

You’re doing God’s work here, Dr. Sam! Thank you! 🙏

Where does epiduo gel fall into strength wise and how effective is it? I’ve been prescribed it for mild acne and comedones around the cheek and chin area of my face but i’m scared to start it

Thank you!

Really helpful Dr Sam. As someone with esp sensitive skin I started using Nightly Serum every 7 days for over a month and then every 3-4 days. The mistake I then made was to increase the amount rather than the frequency and recently had very sensitised skin. It put me off using and I haven't used the Nightly since! This has inspired me to try again. One thing I am not sure about though is how to sleep properly so the serum doesn't end up moving on the face. Don't laugh, but I actually try and sleep on my back for most of the night to avoid any serum moving onto parts of my face I don't want. Consequently I don't always sleep very well! At what point in the sleeping cycle is it safe to sleep on your side without fear of serum movement? The other thing I think you could have mentioned is protecting lips further by using your lip balm or even vaseline over the lips to act as strong barriers to the serum accidentally migrating? Many thanks for this video :)

1st timer here!! If you went in too hard (didnt know about starting slowly and letting your skin build up to using) so there is a ton of peeling, once the peeling subsides due to great moisturizing, when do you start up using retinol again?

Would love a deep dive on... Moisturizer and sunscreen! What I mean is, I use those two every day, but they are usually the same product! If I'm spending all day inside, I'll use eucerin daily protection (face lotion and sunscreen combo) spf 30. If I'll be on the road or running errands, I'll use CeraVe daily moisturizing lotion and then CeraVe sunscreen ("face lotion") spf 50, because I think it's more of a sunscreen than a lotion? The confusion for me comes from most "am" products having spf! So what's a sunscreen (for the face! I assume face sunscreens are gentler?), what's a moisturizer, whats a moisturizer with SPF, and what's a sunscreen that's called a lotion (does it also moisturize?) Should I just always use a purely moisturizing lotion after I shower in the am, then come back and put on something with spf, say, after I'm dressed? Thank you!! Love watching your vids from across the pond!

I slather my face in olive oil or coconut oil and put retin a everywhere. Eyes, except for a small ring right around my eye, my lips, my neck. I don't get red or peel. I used to, before I started using oil as a base. And in the morning I use a light layer of coconut oil as mosturizer.

Thanks doctor really appreciate it....

Can you use Adapalene and a moisturizer with retinol at the same time? Please advise.

You have the most beautiful skin.

Hi Doc Sam. Do I still have to be very careful when I'm starting with the weakest concentration like Retinyl palmitate (like Eucerin Q10 anti-wrinkle + pro-retinol night cream)?

do I need to use retinol every day to maintain it's long-term anti-aging benefits? Or 2-3 nights a week will be still as effective long-term?

Excellent thank you.

I am using tretinoin 0.05 since december and my skin loves it. I can tolerate it every night. However, I know tretinoin degrades with sun exposure. I do my evening routine after dinner at about 6/7 pm. In the summer months the sun is not down till much later. Does staying inside with tretinoin on my face oké? Will it degrade with daylight indoors? And what about light from tv etc.? Would love to know your advice. Love your content 😍

It would be amazing if we can get info on how to use azelaic acid. What % to start with and also how to apply it. Can it be used with retinoids. Do we use it AM or PM. Like you did with this video. I have rosacea and acne. Never had it before but got it during pregnancy and 18 months after delivery I still have issues. so it would be useful to know if that’s something for me. Thank you so much 😊

Dr., how about if I love toners and serum (no active ingredients... just has things like mugwort, rice toners, things like that...), would that be a problem if I apply those at night prior to the moisturizer googles?