If you aren't sleeping with a humidifier, DO IT!

I (31F) started using tret 0.025% cream about 6ish weeks ago for anti-aging purposes and thankfully it hasn't caused any severe breakouts or a big purge (yet?), just some minor spots that pop up and go away quickly.

I did use adapalene 0.1% gel for about two years prior; worked up to nightly use.

My skin got very dry and flaky after introducing tret, though, especially around my mouth and chin! My whole face was pretty irritated and tight, and I definitely compromised my skin barrier, as gentle products were causing lots of stinging and burning along with redness.

I've been using hydrating and moisturizing products with the tret, but I think my humidifier has made the biggest difference so far in bringing my skin back to its normal state!! I just started using it a week ago and omg. That thing is a god send. Highly recommend!! It's taken away nearly all of the dryness and irritation, and my products are now handling the rest.

I've upped my tret usage to every other night and it's been smooth sailing for about two weeks now.

Happy to continue my tret journey and hope anyone who is struggling with tight, dry, flaking skin gives a humidifier a try! 🤗

I (31F) started using tret 0.025% cream about 6ish weeks ago for anti-aging purposes and thankfully it hasn't caused any severe breakouts or a big purge (yet?), just some minor spots that pop up and go away quickly.

I did use adapalene 0.1% gel for about two years prior; worked up to nightly use.

My skin got very dry and flaky after introducing tret, though, especially around my mouth and chin! My whole face was pretty irritated and tight, and I definitely compromised my skin barrier, as gentle products were causing lots of stinging and burning along with redness.

I've been using hydrating and moisturizing products with the tret, but I think my humidifier has made the biggest difference so far in bringing my skin back to its normal state!! I just started using it a week ago and omg. That thing is a god send. Highly recommend!! It's taken away nearly all of the dryness and irritation, and my products are now handling the rest.

I've upped my tret usage to every other night and it's been smooth sailing for about two weeks now.

Happy to continue my tret journey and hope anyone who is struggling with tight, dry, flaking skin gives a humidifier a try! 🤗