Instead of using a pea size a few days a week and working up to daily (which still gave me major irritation) I found success using the TINIEST bit daily. I used a sprinkle size only on my forehead then wiping the residual on the apples of my cheeks (no nasal folds no crows feet) and jawline. I did this method every day and very very gradually increased the amount. This daily method with increasing the product amount slowly is what helped me better!
Angie, have to thank you for a few things: 1) I finally put myself on a gentle mature skincare routine with your advice. This past winter, my skin became super dry, super sensitive, & developed rosacea. Turns out, using skincare from my 30’s was too much for my present 61-year old skin. 2) I started with Agency two months ago and love it. I also have been using the vitamin C & CoQ10 sparingly. 3) Lastly, for the first time ever, I’m using sunscreen on my face. Game-changer for my sensitivity & rosacea. I use the R&R or CeraVe tinted mineral depending on the day. 4) With my skin looking healthy again, this has me using makeup again, using your application tips & suggested products. Thanks for helping me feel pretty again. Also, love your vlogs, day in your life, what you eat & exercise. I’ve made my own playlists, & having you in my ear makes cleaning & working from home like being with a great friend (you). Truly love your content, your honesty, your thorough research, & your sweet personality. Sending you my very best. A million thanks.💛
I’m starting to get it on my nose! And I don’t wear makeup unless it’s a special occasion, so thank YOU for this comment! Love your idea of making a playlist! 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing the "wash off method" 😊 I used a more cautious short contact therapy schedule successfully on my sensitive skin when I started tretinoin. Apply, wait 5-30 minutes (add time slowly depending on your skin's response), wash your face, and apply your nighttime skincare. In the clinical studies comparing short contact with traditional overnight application, results after a year were the same but irritation & side effects were significantly less. I started with 2x/week for 5 minutes & monitored the response. After 3 weeks of happy skin, I added 5 minutes each week and then added a day every 4-6 weeks. When I got to 30 minutes 5x/week, I moved to once per week overnight application OVER nighttime skincare & moisturizer. (My skin needed almost 6 months to get there.) Once my skin was happy with that one overnight application per week, I added one short contact application per week and very gradually increased time & number of days from there. It's definitely a marathon & not a sprint!
I'm trying this method at your schedule I just used it for the first time and I'm glad I only did 5 minutes because I can feel some burning I slathered on the moisturizer that came with the trent and wow I did not realize how desperately my skin needs a moisturizer it looks five to ten years younger already lol no kidding
Luckily, I have had some really great dermatologists throughout the years. The last two said to mix the Tretinoin with a small amount of Vanicream. It has helped me to avoid what I call “the Retin A burn”. Love your videos Angie!
@Natasha S it's a drugstore moisturizer. Amazon sells it too. It's is very basic as it contains no fragrance and is free of allergens. My dermatologist had recommended it for my sensitive skin. The Vanicream line also includes a body wash and body moisturizer. I love the stuff. Very affordable too.
I came to this video because I got my first Agency delivery today and wanted to learn how to use it. I really do want to say though that I was expecting a lot more "consulting" like at a dermatologist from Agency, which I definitely did not get. When I went on to ask a question about the treatment, I learned you get 1 credit per shipment to send a message to your provider and then after that it's $10 for more questions! I am already not much of a fan since I didn't get a consultation like I thought I'd have, have questions about the regimen, and will potentially have to pay to ask my provider questions.
Hi Angie. I sound like a broken record, but I've been using Tretinoin since my 20s. My skin was oily and acne prone. I had a fabulous dermatologist, who told me to use it forever. I don't remember the irritation. I went from gel to cream once my skin turned drier. I use it every night, no problem. I'm in the minority, but using over 35 years or so my skin is so used to it. A great suggestion for getting it at a good price, use Good RX. I think it costs around $60, and it usually lasts me 9 months. Great tips for those who are just starting out. I've just recently started using a nighttime moisturizer followed by an oil. I can honestly say, that it's kept wrinkles at bay. At 64, the only real wrinkles I have are crows feet. Your skin looks absolutely beautiful and so youthful. You are a Godsend. Have a fabulous weekend. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day. 💕💗😘
@@AngieHotandFlashy I guess I certainly was! He was young, and was doing all of this research on Retin-A. I should try and recall his name, so I could look him up and thank him! I'm glad you had a wonderful Mother's Day. Mine was nice as well. 💗💗
@@BCsells Hi Barbara. It's the generic Retin-A. It's called Tretinoin. You do need to have a doctors prescription, but it's not covered under most insurance plans, so I go through Good Rx because they really give you a great deal. ❤
Agree, most of my friends use Retinal without any side effect. Most have sensitive rosacea skin and a busy life. No schedule, just every evening Retinal and they see results it takes a bit longer. And them finally using spf correctly makes a big difference as well!
@@queenofstitcheswarrior2668 I also have extremely sensitive skin with rosacea and I have been using retinal for the past weeks with no issues so far (I use the eye balm from Avene on the entire face - specifically because it does not have fragrance).
Hi Angie! You were the catalyst to my finally using Retin A, I avoided it for years because I was afraid that my skin would be a red peeling mess all the time. You took the fear out of my taking the initial step. I started using tret three years ago and have worked my way up in strength. I just wish I had started sooner! At 63 with the help of good genes and skincare, my skin is firm and bouncy, and my lines are minimal. Thank you so much for the research you do to provide us with well informed information! 🌺
I’m turning 40 this year 😮and have used Tretinoin (Curology) for three years. That and wearing sunscreen everyday have been the BEST things I’ve ever done for my skin. Great tips Angie!!
@@phillyjilly I personally do not use my tret around my eyes daily. Everyone once in a while I will but only after applying a hydrating eye cream first. For me it’s too harsh on my under eyes. I do use it around my mouth but I always layer a very hydrating moisturizer on top. I have dry skin.
Good morning Angie! I started my tretinoin journey almost 6 years ago after trying and giving up on it decades ago because of lack of information and guidance from my derm, using it every night right off the bat and experiencing lots of irritation. This time, I started out with the lowest strength (.025%) then moved up to the .05% strength on my next visit to my derm, a year later. When she bumped me up to the 1% strength, even though I eased into it gradually, I was peeling constantly (even though I was only using it 3 times a week) and since I was still going to work every day and wearing makeup, that just didn't work for me, so I went back to the .05% strength, using it every day. Well, I guess our skin can change, and even when we're used to a product, it can suddenly become irritating. My skin got to the point where I could no longer use the .05% every night, so I backed off to 3 times a week, which is where I am now. I still get a little bit of peeling, here and again, but I figure this is a good maintenance regime for the long haul. I wish I'd known how to use it properly back in the 80's when I was first prescribed it but, better late than never! Great tips, Angie! ❤
The same thing happened to me. I was told to use it every night. The peeling and irritation along with no information and guidance scared me off. I wish I knew then what I know now. I'm glad to say I've been doing well with the gradual method of use. 😊
I just got on tret this month. My derm told me to start with every other day, but I knew better thanks to Angie’s videos. I started with once a week, and I’m working up from there
@@giulitorelli That’s what I’ve been doing. I do my entire skincare routine, including moisturizer. Then I wait about 15 minutes to make sure my skin is completely dry, then I’ll apply the tret along with moisturizer on top. It’s seems to be working well so far because I’ve been able to apply it 4 times since I got it on May 3
This is my 2nd year using tretinoin 0.05% and my skin has never looked so smooth, firm, glass-like and healthy. I’ll be going up in strength to the 0.1% this second year. Fortunately for me, I never got that nasty peeling purging stage. Morning routine: Cleanse Tone Vitamin C Azelaic acid Moisturiser SPF 50 Evening routine: Double cleanse Tone Tretinoin Moisturiser Rosehip oil( to seal everything in)❤
@@zee-aaliyah I have oily, acne-prone skin but it can be sensitive too. You should’ve started out with 0.025% as you’re a beginner. Then gradually upgrade to 0.05%. Try and use the sandwich method( moisturiser first, then tretinoin, then moisturiser to avoid irritation). Use a pea-size amount and try to use tretinoin every other day. Like 2-3 days a week. Hope that helps.
Fyi, I started following your series because I turned 50 last year and noticed that makeup didn’t look good on my skin. I was planning to go to New Orleans for my 50th Bash around Halloween and wanted to dress up and needed makeup tips for my more mature skin. Thus you! Because of your videos I have adopted a skin care routine and boy, have people noticed. I wasn’t a sun worshipper but certainly was getting some signs of aging. Now I regularly hear that I do not look my age. I thank you for your honest advice and tips for looking as young as you feel. 😊
I started with a Curology and switched to Agency. They bumped me to .07 and I had nothing but irritation and peeling even using just once a week. I tried all the suggestions numerous times and nothing helped. They didn’t seem interested in taking me back down to .05, so I cancelled. Now I’m using MaeLove Moonlight and love it.
I also started with curology probably a year and a half ago and switched to agency after a couple of months and my experience has been pretty good so I'm sorry to hear that yours was not the same. I will say that they do make you do check-ins and ask how your acclimating when you bump up in your strength and if you answer the little questionnaire and tell them that your skin is irritated, your provider usually will reach out to you. Also, I've always had pretty good communication with my assigned provider and anytime I've reached out to her she gets back with me pretty quickly so maybe if you wanted to try again, you'll likely get assigned a different provider that might be a better fit. I just bumped up to a 1% finally after all this time but I will say did take me a lot longer to get used to 0.07 then all the other strengths. If you do decide to give it another go, just talk to them until them you don't want to go above a .05 And I'm sure they will happily keep you there. I don't think there's anything better than Tretinoin And if you were able to tolerate that level, its leaps and bounds more effective than any over-the-counter retinol or retinaldehyde
I’ve done a combination of tricks for my Tret (I had no purging, no irritation): I started with the “short contact” / “wash off method” method where you apply on dry skin, leave for a short amount of time (working from 30 to a couple hours). Once I washed it off, I went in with a super calming super moisturizing night routine. I did this for the first month and a half. Then I started leaving it on overnight once a week for a month, and worked up from there like you said. Once I was leaving it overnight, I did the “sandwich method”, where I moisturized, left it for an hour, then applied the Tret, let that dry a couple minutes then moisturized again. I never had dryness (I was using purito’s circa barrier sleeping pack as my moisturizer), which was super impressive. I also completely cut out exfoliating actives for the first 6 months, and reintroduced an exfoliating day once a week later on, and slowly. So slowly. I incorporated a lot of calming ingredients during the day (Centella, bakuchiol etc.) and ceramides and panthenol. A couple months in too I started using my red-light therapy again, so maybe this helped with the lack of redness. I did become a bit sun-sensitive when I was outside, so I got myself a sun stick and used it *diligently* where I was reapplying sunscreen every hour…. Maybe over-kill, but it helped I think. I used the Abib one. Finally, I used a service like you mention (for folks based in Europe, Dermatica is the service we have access to so you don’t have to use the formulations from the derm, which aren’t great 😅). So it was a long… long, long slog (I got up to three days a week in 7 months) but I worked my way up to every other night Tret use (within a year) and boy oh boy does my skin look goooodddddd.
😊 I think I was the person telling Angie about the wash off method, I know I did explain it in a comment a month a couple of months ago. It definitely worked great for me. My skin isn’t sensitive though, I have no problems using Retin A on my neck and chest.
Been using Tretinoin since 2017 and I used to put just small amount waited 30 minutes and used a heavy moisturizer on top …now I go in with all my night products not waiting and I’ve never had an issue ! On the max .1% I will usually take a night off on the weekends but will never give up using this! A lot of other products come and go from my routine but this is one that’s never going anywhere 🙌Have a great weekend!!
So you've been using for 6 years, are you getting results anywhere near as good as Angie? Have your eyelids lifted, for example? Her skin isn't just staying the same but getting better and better as she ages!
I think my skin is better using the product vs if I was not I can only compare to my Mom’s skin at the same age which was beautiful and she always looked younger I think consistency is key as well as sunscreen it really is the only product that has been proven and tested to benefit from using it! If I had no other products this is the only one I would keep 😊
I’m going on 16 months using Tretinoin. I’m just *NOW* starting to see those great results everyone talks about with Tretinoin. So yes, it does take a long time to see amazing results. Of course acne will stop sooner, but the deep down plumping and softness takes a lot longer. I was crazy and started right out at .1% every single night, because I was suffering from cystic acne so badly, for so many years, I was sick of it, and wanted it gone now! 😆 I didn’t have a whole lot of redness though. I was only sore for probably 5-7 days, then my face was acclimated, and has been good since. I wish I could show my before n after pics on here 😮. It’s crazy how much it has eliminated my crows feet, under eye wrinkles, 11’s between my eyes, and my frown lines. I always recommend it to people around me, but they never start it, and have no idea what they’re missing. 🤷🏻♀️
So even after 16 months you could really see the reduction in wrinkles? I wonder if it takes much longer if only using it 3x per week. That's all my skin can tolerate. I'll keep at it. Chasing those good results!
This is encoraging because I have been using it for a year pretty religiously and not seeing great results and I was starting to wonder if it was worth continuing
The wash off method or Short Contact Therapy worked brilliantly for me but I put it on for a half hour twice a week for a few months, then started to use it overnight for one night a week and the other night SCT, and did that for a few months. I’m up to using it two times a week overnight. It sounds like a long drawn out process but it has worked for me and as you say, it’s a marathon not a sprint- using Tretinoin. My skin is looking better with little irritation at the start and none now. But for me, SLOW was the way to get my skin to understand what I was putting on it. Listen to your skin. Thanks Angie!
The issue with these subscription models is you will end up with a load of bottles of product if you go really slow on usage, I know you can pause but I used Dermatica & ended up having to cancel & restart a couple of times as my skin reacted badly so I was only using tiny amounts and 1 bottle would last months which can then go off too 😏. So pleased for you Angie, your dedication is impressive. I switched to retinal in the end and get on very well with that & so much cheaper too x
I have used retinal & adapalene for almost 3 yrs. I just recently started tretinoin 0.025% last week 3 times a week & so far I have no purging on my second week. I use 3 hydrating toners before I apply tretinoin then moisturize at the end.. so far it’s working for me 😊
Ok…I doubted the Agency but thought..what the heck, I will try it. 64 years old…I can say nothing has mad the difference in my skin like these products. They have made a huge difference in my texture, firmness, pore size in just 3 months. I am sticking with it…can only get better! Thank you! Its for real with results.
Thank you for writing your positive story! I signed up with Agency yesterday so haven't even started but will soon. My 50th high school reunion is in 3.5 months and your words give me hope that my skin will look a bit better by then 🤞. I feel my mission is to follow Angie's advice closely so I can avoid set-backs.
I think starting out at the lowest dose is important too. I dont think this was mentioned. I started out with .025% for the first tube or 2. I think they lasted about 6 months. Then bumped up to the .05% for the 3rd tube, and finally to the .1% which I have been using for about 2 years. I have recently started with the .025% on my neck and chest now as well. Not every night though. Necks are sensitive! Mine is mostly itchy, not irritated. Sometimes I wake up because I'm scratching it in my sleep. Still so worth it though. My crows feet are gone and my skin is so smooth now.
I started Agency in June, and I love it. It takes the guess work out and helps for a slow build in formulation. I've been solely using Agency since starting, so I'm ready to add something new. I received my first Timeless Vitamin C order yesterday. I can't wait to see the results!
My dermatologist gave me 0.25% and i used it 24/7, for a month with no issues, then switched to all day except for bedtime. Slow peeling but no issues and after a month it lightened my brown spots. I also do my own chemical peels. I find these are the two best to get results. Soon i'll start the 0.1%. So glad my insurance covers it with zero co pays!
Angie, I watched your video years ago on trentinoin, I want to thank you so much for that! I started 4 yrs ago, and I went through all the peeling and landed up twice a week for over a year! I finally heard you talk about sandwiching and started that! I am now almost 70 and using it 5 nights a week. It's all good now, and working very well! Thanks, Angie!
I get Tretinoin from Mexico and get the rest from Agency. More than once I've had issues with my Agency formula not being mixed properly and they don't like to own up to this issue. Last time they did a good job, after I threatened having to contact the BBB. I'm satisfied now and will continue buying from Agency. Thanks for letting me share my experience.
I’m trying to decide if I should go straight to the prescription strength … I keep hearing “ACNE” as a reason to use it but I’ve NEVER in 59 years had acne … so is that the main reason ppl use it ❓ I was just wanting it for anti-aging … I’m 59, have severely dry skin all over … no acne ever
Thanks, Angie. I started using Agency about a month ago and my skin looks much better. They prescribed me the lowest amount at .009% and I experienced some peeling for about 4 days while using it every night. My skin no longer peels and it looks so much smoother.
I would add a few tips, maybe have been mentioned in another video. 1. Tretinoin, like Vit C, is a skin sensitizer. That means even though you just use it at night and wash it off in the morning it will increase the risk of sun damage. So you have to wear sunscreen while exposed to sun. 2. I always end up with bright redness in the morning after wearing Tretinoin, so I use a cleanser and toner with ingredients like aloe, or oatmeal, chamomile, lavender or rosewater in the morning that decrease inflammation. A lot of product lines geared towards sensitive skin have these. My favorites currently are bliss and sukin products. This removes or decreases redness. 3. Unfiltered tamanu oil is magical for skin burns and irritation. I buy mine from a company called liberty naturals. It is shocking how well this works. It tints the skin like the color of a self tanner while on, but it works for my pale skin. It does not a permananent tint. It is a plant oil that promotes collagen growth. But it is excellent for irritation as well. Can be used after peels or vit c as well.
I started with Curology because of your videos. Switched to Agency but stopped a couple of months ago. It was just too irritating and I didn’t really see great results. I appreciate these great tips in case I decide to go back.
You should try and get plain Tretinoin. I couldn’t use Curology or agency because the extras they put in (azaleic acid etc.) irritated my skin. I use Altreno (brand of Tretinoin that is a thin lotion and spreads easy) from my derm and I don’t have any issues.
I never knew about Retin A until I started watching your channel. I wish I knew this year ago, I have been using Curology but now switching to Agency to get the age spot products too. Thanks for your information - Angie, you have made a difference to how I look and feel!
You helped me years ago with your initial video on how to use Tretinoin without irritation. This update is excellent. Two of your best tips through the years are commitment and consistency with my skincare. You have really helped me ge on track. Thank you. BTW you look amazing and I love your makeup in this video. Robin
Hi Angie. Great educational video (as always😊) you were my inspiration to restart Retin A about 5 years ago and I always get compliments on my skin -at 59 years of age. I have skin that peels easily and have found that using 0.04% during the cold dryer months and switching back to the 0.1% in the spring helps keep the peeling at bay. Keep up the great work! 🇨🇦🥰
You can also use Tretinoin Gel Microsphere 0.04%. which is time released for less irritation i hear...I just got my order from a pharmacy in india.......All Day Chemist...Just started so hoping i have no irritation...Good info here and if i have problems i might just try this agency.
Once upon a time, I did the same, purchasing tret in Mexico for use stateside. However, I found it was actually MUCH more expensive than the script of generic tret I bought recently. Even with the addition of a dermatology visit, the overall Cost was less. So, it “pays” to investigate comparative pricing.
Hey Angie! I swear by retinol and tretinoin. The closest thing to turning back the clock that I've seen! My skin is definitely thicker (as you mentioned). I know that salon services that used to be painful are not anymore. THANK YOU!
You’re exactly right-I cannot stand the time after cleansing, waiting for my face to dry. It’s the dry feeling that is so uncomfortable. Being able to use the sandwich method sounds so much better. I personally love the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing face cream. It’s light and lovely, made for dry skin!
I love this product and I’m so happy you shared it with us. I have been on it and think that my skin looks better but, I am very sensitive and for whatever reason it’s my jaw area that becomes like fine sandpaper and itchy. I’m pretty much OK everywhere else I wanted to mention a product that has really helped aid in this, it’s made by a company called, KEYS. The name of the lotion is called Tortuga super Emollient lotion for dry sensitive skin. It smells a little bit natural and medicinal, but I don’t care because it REALLY helps relieve that itchiness and dryness. So, if anyone has that issue, they should give this a try.
I just started on Agency after watching this. Thank you so much for this video! I did my moisturizer with the Agency and had no discomfort at all on my face and neck! 😊
Can you please make a video showing ALL skin care and makeup items you pack on a longer trip? One week or more in Europe, for example. You’re using a lot of products, and so do I, and I’m always struggling with transfers to travel sized bottles, what to take and what to leave behind, etc. Thanks, I appreciate you and your channel!
Love Agency. I am coming up on one year and it took me nine months to acclimate to the Tretnoin. I can see how people give up, but I was determined not to, and the providers at agency were very helpful. Thank you so much for telling us about them
Good morning Angie! I'm back on Tretinoin nightly. I was using it nightly for 2+ years and fell off the wagon for 5 months . Luckily starting over hasn't been an issue, seems my skin still remembers. Granted it wasn't easy about 3+ years ago when I started.
I finally did it - signed up for a trial of Agency! Been using .05 tretinoin for about six months (prescribed by my Derm) and am mostly past the worst phase of "getting used to it." But I liked the idea of the other added ingredients to address even more skin concerns.
@@maidende8280 I still have to be very careful with it. Like, don't get it anywhere near around my mouth or chin. Have you heard of the layering method? Sometimes I do that if I think my skin needs it. Or, I simply skip a night or two. Sorry, that's not a terribly specific answer but as I go through my mid 40's, and seasonal changes, I sort of have to constantly adjust what I'm doing. LOL
@@luvzdogz No, that’s helpful thanks! I haven’t tried layering yet. I got .4% & used it 3x over a week then a week later BAM, huge reaction. My skin is finally calming & I’ll start using it a lot more carefully now. And MUCH less of it, mixed with moisturiser. Weirdly my mouth is fine even though I applied it to my lips. Eyes fine too though I applied it there. I have rosacea though & the tret flares it. And rosacea mainly affects the midface.
I just got my first tube of tretinoin today and of course have hot footed here to the Oracle to learn how to use it wisely.😊 lve already progressed through increasing strengths of Retinols and then Retinaldehyde with mininmum irritation thanks to you Angie. 🎉❤
I found switching from a cream form of Tretinoin to a gel form, even though I’m oily, it really helped eliminate any irritation. It was slow going( once a week for months), but am now able to use nightly other than occasionally skin purging with Vaseline 1 night a week.
Good morning Angie ❤️ This video is very timely for me. I see the Dermatologist today. The GBS has left me with rosacea and extreme sensitivity from the various O2 delivery treatments in certain areas on my face. Lots of great info for me to discuss with her. Thanks bunches. Have a wonderful weekend ❤❤❤❤
Your consistency has definitely paid off! Whatever you did to your eyes was incredibly effective. The hooded effect is gone. I think you look far younger and healthier now. Kudos to you!
Hi Angie! Thank you so much for sharing these tips! I'm 40 and recently decided to start my Tretinoin journey about 3 weeks ago, and oh my goodness. I'm on .025 in strength, and the prescription label said to use once every night. After day 3, my face was on fire. Severely dry and felt like I had a terrible wind burn. After a week, it let up so I cleansed my face, let it dry, applied my moisturizer first, then the Tretinoin. It's not as bad, but still sore. Weird thing about this soreness, it's more noticeable during my nightly face cleanse, and when I apply my nightly moisture, it burns really badly. It's been 7 days, and I've not used Tretinoin. It's getting better, but i wasn't sure if I should keep applying it once a week or back off, allow my skin to fully heal, and then proceed again by applying only once a week. Similiar to your beginning experience with Tretinoin. Please help me. Lol, thanks!
Same thing here but I started with .4% just over 3 weeks ago (yes, I’m an idiot). Applied it 3x, then a week later…BAM red, hot, dry & peeling continuously (though eyes & lips are fine & I applied it there too). I’m still not using it because my skin just started calming down a few days ago. So hopefully in a few more days I’ll start using MUCH less, much less often, mixed with moisturiser. But not until my skin is tolerably calm. Pain is always worse at night especially anything skin related, btw. Especially anything that’s inflammation related like this.
I started watching you during Covid lock-in. I have followed most all of your advice for skin care and been pleased but I have just had the worst experience with tretinoin. I started w/over the counter - then Curology - and then switched to Agency.(I am 70) I followed all of the precautions advised. My 'new & last formula' was very irritating and I had to back off using only once a week. This past application (4 weeks ago) was a TRUE burn!! The formula traveled all around my eyes, up into my scalp, and around my ears. Needless to say, I have been miserable. I sent pics to Agency and they recommended to use vaseline until my skin cleared. I have hardly left the house since this all began. Please dont think that I am sending out 'blame darts' as this is on me but please tell your ladies that tretinoin does travel and if you feel that the formula sent was too strong - discontinue and reach out to the provider at Agency. How I wish i had re-evaluated the formula sent to me. At this point, I'm not sure I'll be brave enough to start again.
I’ve been on .05% tret (agency) for a couple months now and still can’t get up to every other day without skin flaking. I do all the tricks except wash off 🤷🏼♀️ I’ll keep going though. 💪🏻
I have tried TA in the past with significant peeling/ redness, so I gave up just to restarted with TA but the lotion (Rx brand is called Altreno). I have been using it for about 3 weeks. I do have minor peeling no redness and I am using it almost every night. What a difference! For reference I am 56, very dry skin. However, I would keep expectation in check. Yes, this is one of the VERY FEW interventions that helps but even the studies on the efficacy show only minor effect. No miracle and it takes a long time before you even notice anything.
Once again Angie I have to say "thanks". Your knowledge of the topics you post about is really appreciated. Also as an Australian, I'm really impressed by your advocacy for sunscreen . If only I'd used it when I was a child 😂
I love it so much!!! I started years ago and stopped because of the irritation, and started, again, because of you. I’m so glad I did. I can feel my skin thickening & it’s so exciting! Thank you for teaching us all things to improve our skin. By the way, I love your hair this length, very attractive. ♥️🙂
I had also heard that you do not want to put tretinoin on what skin because it will absorb in to the deeper layers of skin when your skin is wet. I was told you do not want it to get to the deeper layers. It works its magic on the more superficial layers, and could actually potentially Cause your skin to look worse if it goes into the deeper layers.
Angie I was so happy to find you! I wouldn't dream of buying anything you hadn't recommended so thank you for doing all the "cosmetics" leg work for us. There is nothing like the joy of sitting down with my espresso and listening to your latest cosmetic adventure. You brighten up my day, my face and my bank acct. Angie would you pls compare the foundations with serum? There are quite a few out now so it would be lovely to know which has the best ingredients. You changed my world.
I’m going to give it a try, thank you! I like that I don’t have to talk to anyone! And I know they’re there if I had a question. Pretty self-explanatory. And it really helps listening to you. Can’t wait to try.👍🏻
This was very helpful advice. I've been using Curology and now Agency based on your videos for the past 4 years 7 days a week. My skin is sensitive, so I had to drop Vitamin C and all the other acid-type skincare except hyaluronic acid. My skin was handling things OK, but I was in a constant state of peeling. They bumped me up on the last Agency order and oh boy, it burnt my entire face. For two weeks, I was inflamed and it felt and looked like alligator skin. I had to stop everything and use petroleum jelly on my face. I took a few weeks off of using anything, but am now back down to my lower dose of Trentinol. I do wish Agency responds to emails faster than 2 days and I also think they increased my dosage too much by mistake.
Hi dear wow burnt so bad ouch i am using Curology. My skin also too sensitive to vit C . I had to stop. Now the skin is back being smooth, so i am carefully adding Vitamin C to my moisturizer, a few times a week. I could not put alone on the skin. Please advise how its better to use the other company than curology? Thank you kindly 🙏💗
I’m going to try a modified schedule to leave on and then wash off. Thank you, Angie, for the tips! I stopped using my Musely tret mix after it made a horrible hot mess of my face. I’m not impressed with their customer service and I will be switching to Agency when my Rx runs out.
Thanks Angie! I love Retin A and won't be without it. I'm 55 and have been using it around 8 years. Your videos about it years ago is what got me started on it. Thanks for everything xo
I started using Agency through you about 6 months ago and I love the results I’ve gotten already. LOVE my Agency. Thanks Angie!! Wanna look like you in 10 years ❤
Hi Angie! Two months ago I started 0.1% Tazarotene and I am thrilled to be able to use it almost nightly now. Initially my skin was very irritated and I was getting discouraged but I'm so happy to be able to use almost nightly. I think the warmer, more humid weather here has helped tremendously plus I slather on the moisturizer before applying. I thought it would be a much longer process but so far so good!
Hey Angie great tips! I’ve been experimenting lol I’ve been using my glycolic pads first than retin A. My dermatologist said since I’ve been using 1% retin a for 15 years I should bump up my skincare with the pads. So far doing good ❤❤
I love your videos and appreciate how open you are; they've helped me a lot. I’m not assuming you’ve had any procedures, but if you have, I’d love to hear about your experience. Tretinoin is amazing, but some influencers don’t mention additional treatments like laser or Botox, which can give the impression that Tretinoin alone fixes everything. Just wanted to clarify that I’m not assuming anything about your routine.
I started with Agency 2 weeks ago. .009 Tretinoin. So far so good, the only issue I’ve had is very dry skin in the corners of my mouth the past 2 days that actually hurts. I have stopped putting it at the corners of my mouth. My next shipment is July 8 and we’ve increased to .15. I only ordered because you recommended it and I know how you feel about sponsors. So thank you!
I started with agency on April 14th and I already see improvement in my skin. Started at .009% and my provider already bumped me to 0.015%. I use every night and so far no issues. I used otc retinol for years so I think that helped my skin acclimate. Dark spot formula is helping as well. I’m impressed already! It is pricey but you get ingredients targeting your skin issues. One day I’ll see if my dermatologist in real life will prescribe me tretinoin and see if it’s cheaper.
I also started agency 6 months ago. I’m on my second cycle of hydroquinone for dark spots. I see a difference for sure, wish I started this a long time ago
Thanks Angie and you also mentioned that using OTC retinol can be use as an alternative day when I don’t use the Tretinoin. That’s a great idea. Thanks again
You have no idea how thankful i am for this video. I order Agency because of you. But, yesterday, i cried looking how ugly my face looks because of the peeling and redness i even have, like injuries all over my face, and it burns. My spf burned my night moisturizer burned 🔥. Lol, i have it all. So i was about to give up. Because on top of all that, since given birth 2 years ago, i have black spots on my nose and upper lip. But, looking at your video, you gave me hope. And understand that i have to be patient. Thank you for all you do to help us.
Thanks Angie! You were the one who Influenced me to ask my derm about Tret. Thanks to all the great advice, I turned 50 in Jan and have now been on it for 2 months now. I started@ twice a week and I have always done the sandwich method. I’m now @ 3 times a week and still doing well. As many said my derm gave no guidance. I also used the Good RX card and shopped around. I was able to get my Tret under $20.
I've been using agency since January and have been very happy with the company. I have followed this advice to avoid irritation. I am starting to see results - I dont think many people would notice yet but I can tell. :) My skin just looks a little less tired in the morning - looking forward to seeing more results!
I just want to say thank you for all the skincare advice and introducing me to your skincare routine. I’ve been using mostly your routine and the products you use for 3 years now. I use agency and timeless products. I have recently added Timeless squalene oil and it has made my tight dry skin so baby soft and moisturized. I add it to ELF night cream and the CeraVe PM. I’m 62 and have lots of sun damage and the products you use have made a very big difference in the overall look and feel of my skin.
I use the sandwich method with zero irritation. I apply my serums, moisturizer allow it penetrate about 15 minutes then apply my tret twice a week. I just started about a month ago with the lowest dose and my skin is doing well. I also use it on my neck, half a pea size on my neck, pea size on my face so far so good. I also use a red light therapy mask, 15 minutes daily . Lastly I use a micro current device every other day . I'm 54 yrs old and have generally good skin but the mid portion down my throat is developing some crepiness so I'm hoping the tret will help to reverse the crepe...
Great video! Your skin is gorgeous Angie! I used retinol for a year 1st off and on but my skin didn't like it. I have very sensitive skin. I switched to adapalene and my skin liked that much better. I used it for 2 years. Then I finally was able to get Trentinoin. I used the once a week method and my skin was still in shock. No doubt it's much more potent than adapalene. Even after a year I still use the moisturizer sandwich and only use 0.025% every other night. But I'm overjoyed with the anti aging benefits. Retinol and adapalene do not compare. They are better than nothing, And they help a little with anti aging and acne but no wonder tret is the gold standard. I'm so glad I listened and tried tret even though I was scared. It is worth the peeling, irritation and redness! I look younger now than I did when I started this skin care journey 5 years ago.
It really works (I’ve only applied it 3x, starting 3 weeks ago - and I haven’t used it in nearly 2wks because I’m still reacting) but man it makes my rosacea flare so badly! The peeling is nonstop. I needed to wash & moisturise my face every few hours at the peak (which lasted over a week) because that’s how fast it was happening. The hot tight feeling is even worse. Nothing I’ve tried soothes my skin except applying toner/misting water, but as soon as it evaporates I’m back to square one. All my moisturisers don’t feel like they do much. Finally a few days ago the peeling stopper & the discomfort & dryness are lessening. I started off using way too much, clearly. I have .4% from Spain. Still waiting for my skin to finish calming back down, then I’ll try a tiny amount mixed with moisturiser and wait 2wks before I reapply. But I can see a substantial improvement already. The new skin is definitely younger, firmer & more even. I hope I can increase my use quickly.
Hi Angie. Thanks for the video on this. My question is ( actually 2) when do you start putting it on your eyelids, under eye and other sensitive areas? Also, do you increase the amount as you get used to it? A pea size seems too little? Im definitely seeing tons of improvement to my skin since I found you and started with all your tips…like you I was a sun worshipper for most of my life and I’m now paying for it. Im so grateful for all I’ve learned through your videos( makeup included to which I keep getting compliments) 💕
I used Retin-A as a teenager for acne. My dermatologist didn't help me much in the acclimation process and went through some horrible peeling and even bleeding from my skin cracking. I did end up having beautiful skin. Now that I'm in my mid 40's, the melasma and sun damage are coming out more and more. I started using Agency last year after watching one of your videos. It is an absolutely amazing product. I do skip a day or two here and there and use Strivectin products just to give my skin a rest. But I do use the spot treatment twice a day. And that has been where I have had the most amazing results. I also started using the Timeless Skin products as well. I 100% recommend the Agency products. I even got my Mom to get the trial size!!
I alternate my tretinoin .05, 0.1, and Medik8 retinal 20 (which I love!) depending on how my skin is feeling. I mix my 0.1 with a moisturizer to dilute it a little and help it spread easier rather than sandwich-ing. In the past, if I had a lot of peeling, I would just give up. Now, I try really hard to stay consistent every night! At 66, some days I think my skin looks great, other days, yikes!! 😂
I love Altreno tretinoin! Been using it for four months with NO irritation probably because it has glycerin. A bit pricey but never going back to the cheaper old tretinoin.
@@321morlan4 I have never used the sandwich method with Altreno. I kept waiting for irritation when I first started using it but nothing. Very pleased!
Hi Angie, thank you so much for your very informative video!! Here’s my question. I usually don’t wash my face in the morning. I just use my light moisturizer and sunscreen and some makeup. If I use Tretinoin treatment, can I still NOT wash my face in the morning?
I have tried Tretinoin treatment a few times before, but I always felt like my skin would darken and I eventually quit. Of course I wear sun screen, but is it because I did not wash my face with cleanser in the morning? Or is it because I apply too much Tretinoin ? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you for your continued education on Agency. I started it a year ago, and did well adjusting to lower doses. Lately, my skin has been flaring up with redness and burning, even though I have not increased my Tret dose. I am so grateful for the info on the wash off method. 🤞🏼I am going to try it. I did find that I need to do a full wash of my face before using my Omnilux . I hope I will eventually be able to use anti aging products on my neck. This zone is super flared up 😮. Thank you to this great community.
Just began using Tretinoin through Agency. I’ve been following you for years. It just dawned on me to look into the cost of Agency vs what I was using. It’s relatively the same but a little less expensive. So I ordered and began using it around 3 weeks ago. I noticed the irritation and peeling because I was using it every night. Just before heading out on vacation, I stopped using it a few days ahead of time because I didn’t want my skin to be peeling. I also did a derma plane treatment. I do that at home about once every couple of weeks anyway. I had better results from my derma plane treatment with less irritation. I feel like it’s due to the Treatment that I’m receiving from Agency for my skin for moisturizing also at least. And today I’m in the middle of my vacation and I got to see this video and I’m very encouraged about getting back home and restarting with some time in between applications. So thank you again for a wonderful advice!
I use ordinary lactic acid first, allow to dry, then add agency formula, wait & add moisturizer and that seems to work well. I have sensitive skin so was happy to be able to tolerate these products, and no longer have flakey skin.
I’ve had clear skin my whole life no acne but about 6 months ago I Started getting acne and irritation I’m 41 so I’m so confused but I really wanna try this. I have dry skin so I’m a little scared but gonna give it a go thank u 💗
I’ve gotten a prescription for tretinio. I haven’t started using it yet, I’ve put on my calendar to start this Saturday and to use it every 7 days for the first month, and next month every 6 days, following month every 5 days in the following month 4 days and so on. Hopefully this schedule works out.
Thanks for the good dose of common sense! Whatever we are using on our face needs to be started slowly and built up gradually. I was applying vitamin c with my fingers. My palms got very itchy and irritated. So stopped until I was comfortable. Now put it on with brush.
