Retin A Update

I have been doing the Retin A on my face for a few weeks now. I am still going through the peeling, dry, burning skin. But, my face is visibly clearer. It is peeling and burns when I touch it but hey, it's worth it?! Ha. I really do love this stuff but wish it wasn't so harsh on my skin. I am still doing the vigorous moisturizing once a week at bedtime and skipping the Retin A that day. Also, in the mornings, I cleanse my face and put on my Aragan Oil and moisturizer. I don't put makeup on until I absolutely have to. I just tell people to excuse my skin while it sheds. Makeup almost makes it look worse because of the flakiness the makeup brings out. It. Will. Be. Okay. Lenci. If you are considering trying Retin A, do it. Don't be afraid of the first few weeks. It will get better, I promise!! Don't forget to always wear your sunscreen! The sun intensifies the bad parts of the cream. I went outside for about 20 minutes the other day, with a low SPF sunscreen, and my face is still burnt red. Try the Neutrogena baby face sunscreen. I just got some because the stuff I was using just wasn't cutting it. And if your makeup claims to have SPF in it, still use some more. Makeup doesn't have enough to really protect against the sun.

Happy Thursday!!

Lenci