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Beauty writer describes skin damage from tretinoin and the products that helped heal it

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Summary

  • A beauty writer says years of prescription-strength tretinoin used for acne damaged their skin barrier, left skin sensitive, and made breakouts worse.
  • The writer lists products that helped heal their skin, including Vanicream moisturizer, Shani Darden's cleansing serum and essence, and Sofie Pavitt's mandelic acid serum.
  • Other editors contributed picks, including La Roche-Posay's purifying facial wash and CeraVe's healing ointment, with prices at retailers such as Amazon, Sephora, and Target.
  • The writer says they now use a retinal formula instead of tretinoin, available in strengths from level one to 20 and priced at $66.

Reactions

  • The writer says they do not use tretinoin and probably never will again, calling retinal their personal skincare savior.
  • The writer recommends Vanicream's daily facial moisturizer as a budget-friendly option for extremely sensitive skin, free of fragrance, dye, and alcohol.
  • An editor recommends CeraVe's healing ointment but advises caution with petrolatum for those who break out easily.
  • The writer recommends Shani Darden's cleansing serum and healing essence, saying the pair restored moisture and brightened post-acne marks quickly.
  • The writer recommends Sofie Pavitt's mandelic acid serum, using it two to three times a week to keep skin clear without irritation.
  • The article recommends Drmtlgy's pumpkin enzyme mask for people irritated by exfoliating acids.

Timeline newest first

  1. The writer says Vanicream's ceramide-rich cream, Shani Darden's cleansing serum and healing essence, and Sofie Pavitt's mandelic acid serum helped heal their tretinoin-damaged skin.

Sources newest first

  • Retinol Destroyed My Skin. Here Are The Products That Helped Heal It.huffpost.com· 10m

    A HuffPost shopping article's author says years of prescription-strength tretinoin left their skin barrier damaged and acne worse, and lists the gentler products that helped heal it — including Vanicream's moisturizer, Shani Darden's cleansing serum and essence, and Sofie Pavitt's mandelic acid serum — with editor picks like CeraVe's healing ointment and prices at retailers such as Amazon and Sephora.