u/niamhellen

Tret info: 0.025%, cream, I've been using it for 2.75 months.

Routine:

-Vanicream (cream version) am

-beauty of joseon rice + probiotics sunscreen

-The same lotion, mixed 50/50 with my tret pm, skip a night if I'm extra dry or sensitive*

-Vanicream gentle body wash PM

*I've been using tret for my back and face for moderate acne and anti-aging benefits, just under 3 months.

A couple of years back, I did give the exact same cream a try, but the irritation was so bad I stopped after 1.5 months.

This time, after 2 months of trying sandwich method, tret on its own, etc. I was experiencing irritation no matter how much I spread the days apart.

I know it's not typical use, but the only way I'm able to use the tret often enough to make a difference is when I mix it 50/50 with my vanicream and use it almost nightly.

Now, I get only 1-2 small spots a day on my back, and it's just about fading the pigmentation. :)

I was someone who was embarrassed and wore high coverage clothing even in the sweltering heat. I've been able to start wearing tank tops in recent weeks! That's the biggest win for me so far.