23/02/2026
Tretinoin is a bit of a buzz word at the moment, the worry is that many people are using it unprescribed, not actually knowing what it is, what it does and what the long term effects are.
Tretinoin is topical retinoid which constantly exfoliates the skin by accelerating the cells turnover.
Over time this can mean the skin barrier is left compromised and the immature skin cells are left exposed to the elements.
It can cause sun sensitivity and pigmentation issues so it should be used with caution and under the care of the person who prescribed it to you.
If you are not using it correctly, you can worsen pigmentation, accelerate ageing and weaken your skin barrier.
Trying someone else's Tretinoin or obtaining this without it being prescribed to you, can be detrimental to skin.
It is important to understand, if you are using tretinoin you should not be using any other forms of exfoliation on the skin, this includes gentle AHA's. It is especially important that you have very diligent sun habits, and SPF is on every day.
If you would like any more support with this or are looking for skin support to take you through a lifetime, reach out and we can help guide you.
We will never break down the skin to try build it up💙
