02/22/2022
Literally woke up like this…
Although it’s getting better; my skin has been extra oily recently, I think it’s because i’ve over exfoliated and compromised my skin barrier.
Last 2 months, i’ve been using skinceutical’s age and blemish, first time I used it I was so amazed at how calm my breakouts were next day! So I up-ed my usage to 3x a week, thinking my skin can take it. Bad move
One night around dec, after washing my face with a gentle cleanser my face got so RED.
Right then and there, i stopped using actives for 3 weeks. Within that 3 weeks ive only been using cleanser, moisturizer and an occlusive on top for my pm routine.
Slowly started to incorporate niacinamide to improve hydration, help with calming the irritation. Only 2x a week.
Went to see my dermatologist first week of february and after a lot of thinking and researching, i agreed to use
Tonight, is the first night i’ll use tret. So wanna share my current skin situation with a little back story.
I know it’ll get worst before it gets better but, skin will be clear (2.22.22)