Tretinoin beginner routine
Hello reddit fam, after lurking through multiple subs, I’ve started my tretinoin journey at the age of 28 as a brown-skinned girl who has suffered from hyperpigmentation, melasma, and acne-prone skin (now with pitted scars). The routine I’m following right now is shared below. Please share your feedback :)
Tret routine (using Tretin 0.025%):
Night time only
Sandwich method with CeraVe Baume Hydratant and Vaseline petroleum jelly at the end (to lock everything in)
Aziderm 20% gel (morning, every day)
Sandwich method with Dot & Key Ceramides Barrier Repair Cream and sunscreen (using Minimalist SPF 50++ right now)
I don’t want to disrupt my skin barrier at all.
Posted Mar 14, 2026, 6:34 AM UTC
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