Hello! I’ve been using tretinoin 0.025% for around 9 months now, I have been inconsistent at times (skipping a few days to a week when my barrier feels especially weak) but I have been using it largely every other night along with a good moisturizer.
I started using tret for the anti-aging benefits primarily, and I began with very unproblematic and insensitive skin. It was one of the things I was actually most complimented on! The problem is that I have been experiencing a lot more acne than I’m used to and it has been ongoing since I began using tret. Nothing crazy, but I’m pretty consistently housing a couple of pimples and have a couple of what seem to be cysts that won’t budge. On top of this, it seems I have more blackheads on my nose and they have even begun to show up on my cheeks which never happened before starting. Overall, my complexion is more dull and blemished and I am really beginning to lose hope.
Should I push through and see if there’s something I can change about my routine? I have changed moisturizers and cleansers several times but my problems are persistent.
Maybe it’s just not for me?