Skin Care Talk - View Single Post - Is it ok to use a moisturizer about an hour after applying Retin-A?

StellaBlue · 07-20-2008, 01:12 AM

Thanks for replying.
I have been using the 0.05% strength every night for about 10 days.
Up until last night I have been applying it and then waiting at least an hour to apply moisturizer.
I asked this same question on another forum and the lady that replied said I should not use moisturizer after and to wait until the morning to use it.
I am so confused.lol
Last night I didn't moisturize after applying the Retin-A and my face seemed fine.I have only been peeling a little and it didn't seem to change anything for not using my moisturizer..so maybe I'll try it that way for a bit.
My fine lines aren't any better yet of course but it seems like my tone is already improving.I have freckles..not red headed and fair skin freckles..but dark hair and olive-ish skin freckles..lol..if that makes sense and they seem a little lighter.
I am very hopeful about this stuff!

07-20-2008, 01:12 AM	#3
StellaBlue SCT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Re: Is it ok to use a moisturizer about an hour after applying Retin-A? Thanks for replying. I have been using the 0.05% strength every night for about 10 days. Up until last night I have been applying it and then waiting at least an hour to apply moisturizer. I asked this same question on another forum and the lady that replied said I should not use moisturizer after and to wait until the morning to use it. I am so confused.lol Last night I didn't moisturize after applying the Retin-A and my face seemed fine.I have only been peeling a little and it didn't seem to change anything for not using my moisturizer..so maybe I'll try it that way for a bit. My fine lines aren't any better yet of course but it seems like my tone is already improving.I have freckles..not red headed and fair skin freckles..but dark hair and olive-ish skin freckles..lol..if that makes sense and they seem a little lighter. I am very hopeful about this stuff!