how long does the peeling last when switching from .025% to .05%?
i looked for more people discussing this when i upped my dosage, but didn’t see it talked about that much, so i wanted to add my data just in case anyone in the future searches for the answer!
i used .025% gel for about 6 months, then switched to .05% gel. i wondered how bad the peeling would be & even fantasized, “what if there’s no peeling since i’m already retinized?”. well, that didn’t happen, haha.
this was my experience:
weeks 1-2 were very easy (which fed my delusion), weeks 3-5 were pretty difficult with a lot of peeling, week 6 i had barrier irritation & mild purging & had to skip two days, week 7 was noticeably easier & now i’m entering week 8 & it’s SO much better! the peeling has fully stopped & the surface is super smooth.
note: i used every night on bare skin, which i do think helps expedite the retinization process!
so basically instead of the standard 12+ weeks, it took me 7-8 since i was already adjusted to .025%. idk if it would be a universal experience… some people may adjust faster or slower, but still wanted to share!
keep going, everyone! 🩷