OTC & Prescription Retinoids *Differin (Adapalene) & Tretinoin

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2023
  • This video is in response to one of my most-asked questions: "What are retinoids, and why should I use them?" I explain what topical retinoids are and what their primary purposes are for those who may be complete skincare novices and aren't sure where to start. It starts with educating yourself on the available treatment options and then making an informed decision. This may or not include a consultation with a healthcare provider such as a board-certified dermatologist (if you opt to go the prescription-strength route). A comparison between prescription-strength retinoids (such as tretinoin) and over-the-counter versions (like adapalene) is useful to help you choose the right product(s) for your goals, skin type, lifestyle, etc. I've also been asked on numerous occasions why I use both tretinoin and adapalene; I address that in this video. One last thing: Never purchase tretinoin (or any prescription drug) online or without a script. It must be obtained at a pharmacy with a doctor's prescription.
    Products mentioned:
    Tretinoin Gel 0.05% (Generic for Atralin®): avail. by Rx only
    Differin® Acne Treatment Gel (Retinoid w/0.1% Adapalene): amzn.to/3T51Dii
    On my face:
    DRMTLGY Facial Moisturizer w/Broad Spectrum SPF 45, Oil Free, Zinc Oxide Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin: amzn.to/3N89hV1
    Maybelline Lifter Gloss, Opal (Pink Neutral): amzn.to/3R5GuBI
    Wearing:
    Turtleneck Long Sleeve Striped Pullover Sweater/Jumper, Oats, Size M: amzn.to/3RnBQR5
    Amazon Prime free trial offer: amzn.to/3NuD8X3
    FTC: I am neither sponsored by nor affiliated with any of the brands or products featured. Products are linked in accordance w/the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement per Amazon.com Services, LLC. Content is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only. Always be an independent & critical thinker, and be your own advocate.
    #jennifermyers #skincare #antiaging
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  • @JenniferMyers
    @JenniferMyers  6 місяців тому +433

    I believe that, as so-called “influencers” (of whatever capacity), we who choose to create content for public consumption have a duty of care to be transparent with our viewers. I’ve felt increasingly compelled to speak up about this because of the blatant dishonesty and audience deception that I continue to observe on this platform. And while I can’t control others’ actions, I *can* control mine. Be it in my private life or in business matters, I simply refuse to lie. Integrity is my most valuable currency, period. Thank you for reading this if you did. I needed to get it off my chest.

    • @amiranvarov
      @amiranvarov 6 місяців тому +22

      Jeniffer, i have been with you for 4 years here. And my respect towards you grows each yeear. By just observing you..

    • @amiranvarov
      @amiranvarov 6 місяців тому +14

      You also set a high standart in a context of integrity for myself.

    • @2cents859
      @2cents859 6 місяців тому +9

      ❤ Jennifer’s honesty and integrity! God bless you!

    • @michelles2299
      @michelles2299 6 місяців тому +7

      I agree

    • @netaZzz
      @netaZzz 6 місяців тому +7

      Thank you Jen❤

  • @black.muslimah
    @black.muslimah 2 місяці тому +10

    "my opinions cannot be bought, my thoughts cannot be bought"
    may ALLAH ALMIGHTY bless you
    pure hearts are rare now
    keep going

  • @ManUntdForever
    @ManUntdForever 6 місяців тому +175

    Jokes on everyone because you have the BEST ‘influencer’ skin on the platform (and you appear FILTER-FREE!!!) and it’s a testament to your science-based approach. Shout out to you and your dermatologist uncle for your advice and suggestions!

    • @thestarinstitute
      @thestarinstitute 5 місяців тому +1

      This is not science based. She called it a chemical peel = she has NO CLUE

    • @deejames1st
      @deejames1st 5 місяців тому +4

      @@thestarinstitute ⬆️ an esthetician who is just trying to sell products they profit from.

    • @thestarinstitute
      @thestarinstitute 5 місяців тому +1

      @@deejames1st An Esthetician spreading legitimate information.

    • @thestarinstitute
      @thestarinstitute 5 місяців тому +1

      @@deejames1st You think BIG PHARMA doesn’t benefit from RX skincare sales?!!!

    • @thestarinstitute
      @thestarinstitute 5 місяців тому

      @@deejames1st If you were to go to my channel you would see that I offer FREE face yoga workouts and also have videos about skincare talks over tea. So sit down @deejames1st

  • @cat_pb
    @cat_pb 6 місяців тому +52

    Jennifer!! Thank you so much for this! However I have to point out to you that as a viewer your skincare routine is something I enjoy watching over and over again! And unlike what you think, we don’t feel it’s boring AT ALL. In fact, it’s the consistency and the repetition we like to watch. It’s the calming voice and calming routine we enjoy and if you uploaded it every week we would still watch it! It’s a great example for everyone. The only other suggestion I would make it’s for you to talk about oral health if possible!! Thank you again 🙏💖

    • @JenniferMyers
      @JenniferMyers  6 місяців тому +10

      Thank you. I receive a surprising (to me) number of comments about my teeth. So I may just address it. My oral hygiene routine, though, is very simple (as one might guess, lol). Still, it seems to be highly requested...

  • @anye76
    @anye76 6 місяців тому +110

    Thank you Jennifer for your honesty and transparency in this world full of lies. Your content is refreshing.🧡

    • @smilebyyourself
      @smilebyyourself 5 місяців тому

      Actually someone with no background in skincare saying they used the same “prescription cream” for 20 years seems very odd.

    • @treshcoon1824
      @treshcoon1824 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@smilebyyourselfNo. What seems odd is aestheticians trolling her comment section, wink wink.

  • @ShivamSharma-zd8lw
    @ShivamSharma-zd8lw 4 місяці тому +13

    41!? i thought she was in her 20s. good job!

  • @gaylejideofor6198
    @gaylejideofor6198 6 місяців тому +13

    Thank you darling for not prostituting your good name, integrity or pimpin out your channel to some greedy marketing employee trying to climb their way to the top of their present job classification. This is the beauty of UA-cam. We choose our input, social media diet and the amount of time we give/spend. One thing I so respect is the fact that each of us have different skin makeup and needs. God bless you and carry on. We're here.

  • @annadorothygerard4010
    @annadorothygerard4010 6 місяців тому +75

    I did try tretinoin but had a lot of discomfort, even after 6months. I stopped and after a couple months decided to try Differin for anti-aging benefits. I was able to start using it nightly, and it doesn’t irritate my skin. It gives me a glow. It’s over the counter. It’s reasonably priced. I’m very thankful for it.

    • @deejames1st
      @deejames1st 6 місяців тому +17

      I’ve looked up info and asked a dermatologist about whether trenitoin or differin was better for anti aging and was told they would basically give the same results. It’s like using botox versus dysport. Same end results with either product, it’s just a matter of preference and different formulations being better suited to different people.

    • @thestarinstitute
      @thestarinstitute 5 місяців тому

      We offer complimentary 15 minute virtual skin consultations on Derm Planet from a Master Esthetician with 15 + years of professional experience. It can help to consult with a professional. There are MANY options in medical grade skincare and professional skincare available. Many may experience premature aging due to overly sensitized skin from using actives that were too strong, and it causes pain too.

    • @deejames1st
      @deejames1st 5 місяців тому +6

      @@thestarinstitute Advertising services and products in someone’s comment section without their permission is not ethical

    • @deejames1st
      @deejames1st 5 місяців тому

      @@thestarinstitute I’ve had multiple dermatologists tell me that if trenitoin irritates to use it less often. Not to stop. There has not been a single MEDICAL study that shows trenitoin advances aging. Quite the opposite. But since trenitoin doesn’t make the estheticians money I guess they don’t recommend it. I guess because trenitoin means that people wouldn’t need to go and buy products from an esthetician they would not recommend it.

    • @deejames1st
      @deejames1st 5 місяців тому +2

      @@thestarinstitute Please tell me are there ANY products that you can recommend that are not expensive and that can be bought at drugstores for under $30 without buying them through an esthetician? It’s very obvious when people are in skincare only to make money for themselves.

  • @franciscachesca
    @franciscachesca 6 місяців тому +26

    I will never get enough of your skincare content. You can talk about it every day. I absorb every word like a sponge.❤

  • @adornedshell
    @adornedshell 6 місяців тому +9

    The way I used to buy into so much skincare marketing noise before I found your channel, can't sing you enough praises.

  • @TexasLyoness
    @TexasLyoness 6 місяців тому +13

    The billion dollar skin care industry is always touting the latest and greatest to keep us buying the next best thing. It’s really the tried and true that gets the best results, but of course patience and consistency is key. 🔑

  • @walkingbyfaith2885
    @walkingbyfaith2885 6 місяців тому +42

    Jennifer I LOVE your authenticity, transparency, no filters, just PURE truth , your opinion matters to US on your channel, Always look forward to your content
    Please keep it coming
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @CF.
    @CF. 6 місяців тому +22

    ❤️ you Jennifer. You’re a real one. Your type of honesty is rare.

  • @marmelade91
    @marmelade91 6 місяців тому +11

    Differin helped with my pores more than tretinoin.
    I have oily skin.

  • @cecebunnypole9836
    @cecebunnypole9836 6 місяців тому +12

    👏 having such strong values is so rare. Bravo. You’re an inspiration.

  • @manuelgonzalez785
    @manuelgonzalez785 6 місяців тому +25

    This is one of the many reasons why, at least me, and I guess many of your viewers enjoy your channel.
    Your honesty and approach to topics is much appreciated ..... Thanks Jennifer!!
    Even though Tretinoin is much spoken in the skin care world, so far living in Europe, i rearly hear anyone talk about it...
    Personally, Iam a Retinal user and i can sincerely admit to the benefits of this ingredient.
    Retinol ,if I'm not mistaken, will be limited to a maximum of 2% in the EU starting next year...

    • @tam-tam3351
      @tam-tam3351 2 місяці тому

      0,3% in EU , Next year 😢 (i m french)

    • @jupiterian5831
      @jupiterian5831 Місяць тому

      @@tam-tam3351Coucou, peut-on se le procurer sans ordonnance en France? D’ailleurs je me demandais aussi si c’est sous le même nom ou pas 🤔

  • @R_cccc
    @R_cccc 6 місяців тому +18

    Differin is my HG! I’m 6 months into using it & I can say confidently that I’ll use Differin for life! It’s that amazing.

    • @MinPinSteve
      @MinPinSteve 5 місяців тому +1

      Did you have any purging or irritation? Thx

    • @R_cccc
      @R_cccc 5 місяців тому +3

      @@MinPinSteve I didn’t experience any purging luckily. I do have irritations, especially around the mouth area and upper nose bridge. I apply vaseline on those areas before applying Differin and it does help a lot. Good luck

    • @Alex-dj9qj
      @Alex-dj9qj 5 місяців тому +3

      Same! Skin is so glowy and the texture is smooth! I can definitely see this helping me with anti-aging benefits too long-term

    • @meenakshikalita8353
      @meenakshikalita8353 3 місяці тому +1

      Can u explain how do you use differen on your whole face? like mix it with moisturizer or directly use it.and do u need only a pea size for the whole face? Do you use it every night?

    • @R_cccc
      @R_cccc 3 місяці тому

      @@meenakshikalita8353 I started gradually, once a week, twice a week and graduated to every night, I use ‘sandwich method’ to apply it, and yes, I apply it on my entire face, I would say ‘pearl size’, so it’s a lil bit more than a pea size. I put vaseline on my sensitive areas before applying the Differin, corner of my eyes & mouth. Hope this helps 🧡

  • @rachelmoose20
    @rachelmoose20 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for your integrity, Jennifer!!

  • @daybyday2496
    @daybyday2496 6 місяців тому +2

    And this is why we absolutely LOVE you!

  • @jinda2920
    @jinda2920 6 місяців тому +3

    Wow I am so proud of you! I love you.

  • @yc5141
    @yc5141 6 місяців тому +4

    Love that about you! No lies on your channel 🙌🏼💯

  • @simplytitanium7919
    @simplytitanium7919 5 місяців тому +1

    ive never seen your videos before but i can tell you i subscribed within the first 60 seconds of this video. the honesty and bluntness is so refreshing in this world full of of people pushing products in our face. im not rich, i get by and treat myself when finances allow. so thank you for respecting how you influence us ❣️

  • @user-cn1uj9em3y
    @user-cn1uj9em3y 6 місяців тому +2

    Yay Jenny! This is why I follow you, because you’re real

  • @5000cache
    @5000cache 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for your honesty.

  • @kw7570
    @kw7570 6 місяців тому +3

    Jennifer, you are a gem which shines brightly. Cheers

  • @mariposa00
    @mariposa00 6 місяців тому +3

    I respect you tremendously. Thanks for your honesty and amazing content. Have a wonderful day and rest of the year!

  • @nataliesa100
    @nataliesa100 6 місяців тому +4

    Love your honesty ..i follow you because your not being sponsored. Thank you so much

  • @luizgustavoarantes
    @luizgustavoarantes 2 місяці тому

    such a gem of a channel

  • @Sunshinelotus22
    @Sunshinelotus22 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you so much for your integrity ❤

  • @luciatauro1374
    @luciatauro1374 6 місяців тому +2

    👏👏👏 I am very proud of you...thanks for these words and never change...you are unique 😊

  • @myheartisinjapan3184
    @myheartisinjapan3184 6 місяців тому +5

    I’m continually amazed by you, Jennifer.♥️

  • @Rhhdhssidjdbsnw
    @Rhhdhssidjdbsnw 6 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for the honesty 💌

  • @anshika3857
    @anshika3857 6 місяців тому +5

    I am really glad I found you on UA-cam couple of years back. You seem really honest and trustworthy to me. I truly believe that you deserve all the happiness and calmness in the world. Loats of love and power to you ❤❤❤

  • @mandykirby793
    @mandykirby793 2 місяці тому

    Honestly and integrity goes a long way, I wish more people on the internet followed your footsteps ❤

  • @sherriemedellin5575
    @sherriemedellin5575 6 місяців тому +15

    Not to many influencers are honest, Thank You Jennifer for your honesty with upmost respect thank you for being you 🌹

    • @smilebyyourself
      @smilebyyourself 5 місяців тому

      She called Tretinoin a “chemical peel,” which is a lie.

  • @annsener3378
    @annsener3378 6 місяців тому +8

    How refreshing it is for someone to be so honest with her followers and sticking to her convictions I’ve been with you a long time on this platform and you have always been straight forward with your skincare routine I can’t tell you how my head spins with all the products shoved down are throats with empty promises you are the real deal I know I always ask you for an update on your routine even if it hasn’t changed but you keep me on task please if you can an Am routine update and how is the pixie tinted cream working out much love and thank again

  • @jannier9766
    @jannier9766 6 місяців тому +11

    I have been using Differine for a year now and my skin has never been better- and, I am 65 yrs old. I am a fair skinned redhead and have eczema. I have been able to tolerate it fine. I also use Vanicream skincare which has made a big difference with my eczema.

  • @alexleee3885
    @alexleee3885 6 місяців тому +3

    This is exactly why I follow you ❤

  • @soumiaaliliche7736
    @soumiaaliliche7736 6 місяців тому +4

    I truly appreciate your openness nd good manners❤ that's why i love following you

  • @CulinarYCuriouSSpacE
    @CulinarYCuriouSSpacE 6 місяців тому +2

    @JenniferMyers, That's why I felt so connected with you! I wish you peace all through your life and good health... You deserve it! ❤

  • @MyLoVeLyMaN
    @MyLoVeLyMaN 6 місяців тому +2

    Well said Jennifer, really appreciate your honesty and integrity. I have bought myself some tazarotene which was available OTC in Greece, excited to try that for my acne. (Have already tried and loved Differin and isotretinoin gel, while I struggled with tret)

  • @elenaperez993
    @elenaperez993 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm so glad I found your channel and we can believe your recommendations not like other "influencers " who just want to sell products..

  • @gregjulian1044
    @gregjulian1044 6 місяців тому +12

    Awesome video. I started 0.025 Tretinoin cream about nine months ago and have used that % for six months. Now graduated to 0.05% in the last 30 days. Overall. the results are noticeable and quite remarkable. I'm a male and had no reaction or discomfort whatsoever and this is normal for my gender. Again, love your videos and always a fan of YOU!

    • @user-qv5nt1fh4e
      @user-qv5nt1fh4e 5 місяців тому

      What skincare did you use alongside

    • @gregjulian1044
      @gregjulian1044 5 місяців тому

      @@user-qv5nt1fh4e Way more than is necessary I'm sure! At a minimum, I use some cerimides and peptides (copper)and a vitamin C (L-Ascorbic acid active) followed by a hylauronic acid to seal everything in and sunscreen in lieu of mositurizer in the AM. Pm is bacically the same but exclude the vitamin C and Copper peptide use the tretnoin and finish everything off with a moisturizer instaed of the sunscreen in the PM. I only wash my face in the PM.

  • @caro5797
    @caro5797 6 місяців тому +6

    I've been using tretinoin since may 2019 roughly, I still get acne, because mine is hormonal. So for people with hormonal acne, or an underlying skin condition, tretinoin can't perform a miracle. But I'll never stop using it because I know it helps my skin texture, smoothness, etc. I still get oily, because that is also genetic. Some things you can't change. Dr. Dray (Amanda Suarez) explains this very well. Probably my diet is not optimal enough, I can't get my head around eating beef liver, salmon with skin and bones etc. I'm a sugar bug and I know it does me no good. Anyway, love your videos, they calm me. Love your honesty and I would like to see a close up of your skin, ''makeup free''. Gosh it looks like glass. 🙂

  • @mariannamanda5167
    @mariannamanda5167 6 місяців тому +2

    Oh, my god. My luckiest night shift at the airport 😅 🙏 👌 I'm so glad I found you by chance. I am grateful first to the universe for preparing the right moment and then to you for helping me with your knowledge and your truth. May God always keep you well and protect you from all evil. Thank you so much. 🙏❤️🌹

  • @elysaxT
    @elysaxT 6 місяців тому +4

    I think you're the only one UA-camr that i sincerely believe.. thank you so much 🙏❤️ for giving us your experience with tretinoin.. and keep it truest that's very rare gems 💎 we are very grateful

  • @MariahK-ty8mn
    @MariahK-ty8mn 6 місяців тому +6

    Thanks for the straight forward videos! I have been using differin for almost 2 years now and am so glad I pushed through the initial 4 months where my skin was breaking out. It is a great product and worth the patience. At 31 I have just got Retin A and am thinking of starting this soon alternating with differin. One question do you bring the differin or tretenoin under your eyes? If not what do you do under your eyes? That is the area I’ve found aging the most for myself, but I haven’t brought the differin there as I am concerned for sensitivity. Thank you!

  • @roxypedro100
    @roxypedro100 6 місяців тому +5

    JENNIFER! YOU'RE INTEGRITY AND PRINCIPLES ARE UNPARALLELED AND IT IS BOTH ADMIRABLE AND VERY APPRECIATED BY ALL YOUR CHANNEL IS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITES, AND I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEOS, KEEP EM COMIN!!🤩😁👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️

    • @roxypedro100
      @roxypedro100 6 місяців тому +2

      *p.s. TYPO! YOUR (NOT You're!!😆)

  • @noonanoona8046
    @noonanoona8046 6 місяців тому +3

    I love your credibility and have been following you for four years and have learned a lot from you … love you .. 💪🏻🌹🌹

  • @laurajean7913
    @laurajean7913 6 місяців тому +1

    You’re truly one of a kind, Jennifer!
    I appreciate your videos and information.
    I see that you are using the DRMTLGY sunscreen, how do you like it?

  • @alejandrapizano5776
    @alejandrapizano5776 6 місяців тому +8

    Hello Jennifer. I subscribed to your channels years ago due to the resonance I had you in terms of lifestyle interests (diet and exercise) not so much on skin care. However I, finally, started paying very close attention to your skin care videos from the past and obviously more recent. I concluded that your valuable experience with the products you use are indeed an obvious evidence of their efficacy Therefore I started trying topical adapalene (Differin) with great success for the past 3.5 months. I wanted to thank you for the integrity of your content and its positive impact.
    If one may have the audacity to ask you a question, what is your experience with daily sunscreens? Are there specific criteria for the ones you use? I watched your review on a tinted one you recently started on, but what are your thoughts on full spectrum non-tinted ones? Your content is high appreciated :)

  • @thejinxlynx
    @thejinxlynx 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for keeping it real. ❤

  • @joannkodama2096
    @joannkodama2096 3 місяці тому +1

    I've been using an OTC 1% retinol for decades as Tretinoin was too irritating for me. But like you said, Jennifer, be patient and you'll get that glowing skin. At age 76 my skin is better than when I was 40. I always wear an SPF, wear wide brimmed hats and stay out of the sun as much as possible, all habits that pay off in the long run. I don't like direct sun on my skin coming through the car windows, so yes gloves for hands and arms. I'm a new subscriber and enjoy your content and delivery!

  • @ra9552
    @ra9552 6 місяців тому +3

    we love you Jennifer💕💕💕

  • @luizgustavoarantes
    @luizgustavoarantes 2 місяці тому

    i started adapalene abt a year ago and after around 6-7 months my skin started looking so good, glowy, clear... I am complimented a lot to his day and your channel was a big push for me to commit to it, thank you so much for your help! love from brazil ❤

  • @Shireen__
    @Shireen__ 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank u Jennifer. Please could you do a video talking about your favorite sunscreens? Or ones that you’re using currently? + AM skincare, even though there’s no difference with the other ones, but it’s just so relaxing watching you doing your skincare 😂😂😂. Big hug❤

  • @booksandcatss7829
    @booksandcatss7829 6 місяців тому +3

    ❤Thanks for your honesty

  • @anyapromos4373
    @anyapromos4373 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Jennifer you’re the best! Can you also make a video on your dental care routine and products. Cheers ❤

  • @robbygroze5544
    @robbygroze5544 6 місяців тому +2

    So nice to to Sean honest person giving us advice and sharing their longevity journey, thank you so much Jennifer

  • @raizelireene
    @raizelireene 6 місяців тому +2

    I find your lifestyle perfect and inspiring 💙💗💙💗

  • @eraerrands
    @eraerrands 6 місяців тому +2

    much respect and support❤

  • @LenaSheppard
    @LenaSheppard 6 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for doing this. By the content that you share, I trust you.
    I appreciate you so much !

  • @jennifers.7037
    @jennifers.7037 6 місяців тому +3

    You're a beautiful person both inside and out 😊

  • @SN-wi6nn
    @SN-wi6nn 6 місяців тому +9

    Always nice to see you Jennifer❤️🌸and I appreciate your honesty!
    For everyone out there I’ve been applying tretinoin for decades as well. I’m going to be 48 soon and I’m not lying but I have no wrinkles, my skin is plump and even looking I don’t need any makeup and no one believes my age. Plus a little tube lasts for a long time so it’s really cost efficient.
    Happy holidays all❤️

  • @wejdensekrafi
    @wejdensekrafi 6 місяців тому +5

    i am 21 years old and i love your channel a lot!! i love every thing you preach and its encouraging me to start using tretinoin

  • @aisacarter897
    @aisacarter897 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for being real❤

  • @154boby
    @154boby 6 місяців тому +2

    I m your big fan from 4 years ❤…. Thank you dear 😍

  • @Hi-hi124
    @Hi-hi124 6 місяців тому +2

    Those that are offering see your beauty and how you will be an asset for them. But stand by your truth.❤❤😊

  • @Rise2392
    @Rise2392 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you dear Jennifer❤ you are so beautiful BOTH in and out❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉God bless you!!

  • @poojamishra1306
    @poojamishra1306 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Jen! U r a super star!

  • @jesusmyonlyking2685
    @jesusmyonlyking2685 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for honesty and out of all people I’ve seen on UA-cam skin care you’re the most beautiful with great plumped skin, Im 30 years old and recently bought the retinol cerave it that a good buy for me to try as a beginner?

  • @lisd2999
    @lisd2999 6 місяців тому +6

    I so agree with this ! I love your content and have been watching you for a long time . I too have been using tret for almost 20 years and there is nothing like it .
    I have become so tired of influencers that I have followed for a long time that start doing sponsored videos , I don’t like it and it turns me off because I then question if their opinions can be bought .
    Also I have been turned off by some I thought were great but then started pushing a new “ holy grail “ every 6 mos , nope I don’t believe that .
    I appreciate you sticking to what has actually worked for you and giving us that information , so thank you for that !

    • @rebeccahowie623
      @rebeccahowie623 6 місяців тому +1

      May I ask you, since you've been using Tret for so long, do you use it everyday? Thanks.

    • @lisd2999
      @lisd2999 6 місяців тому +2

      Yes I do use it daily , I do use a plain moisturizer on top . I have built up to it though and I can still get irritated if I use .1 % without buffering , I have no issues with .05 however . Hope that helps !

    • @rebeccahowie623
      @rebeccahowie623 6 місяців тому +2

      @@lisd2999 Thank you, yes, that's helpful. I've been on/off .05% for several years, and not adverse reactions - always buffering like yourself. At the moment I do one night Tret, the next Growth factor serum. Bit hard to tell yet if the GF serum is as effective as the Tret. Would like to try the 0.1% - do you notice a noticeable difference between the two concentrations in terms on increased efficacy? Thanks again 😊

    • @lisd2999
      @lisd2999 6 місяців тому +1

      I really don’t think there is a difference really in daily use of .05 and .1 as far as results , I can use either and I do not see any difference when I have used .1 or the .05, only difference is I can still sometimes get irritated from the .1, I do not with the . 05 . I honestly think it’s the one you can use the most frequently that gives the best result. If you can use the .05 daily but the .1 only every 2 nights I think you will have better results with the .05. Strongest is not always the best. I think you would be just as happy using .05 nightly with those results. I personally feel that Tret outperforms all other more recent
      Products that have come out like the growth factors but update if you find they actually do something please ! So far I have found nothing else that does as much 😊

  • @jayashreeselvam4383
    @jayashreeselvam4383 6 місяців тому +2

    Pls jeni do a shorts or video about 'what i eat in a day' it will give some ideas for us.

  • @happydayzee
    @happydayzee 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for your integrity. What prompted you to put yourself on a public social media? I dream of it but I am too scared always to start.

  • @maryruales1319
    @maryruales1319 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for your videos Jennifer!. How often do you use tretinoid in maintenance phase?. Do you use tretinoid around your eyes?

  • @captainplatipus
    @captainplatipus 3 місяці тому

    I literally love you 💗 you are so funny and beautiful and smart!!!! Such an inspiration ⭐

  • @silviamotoasca6122
    @silviamotoasca6122 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Jennifer!

  • @htikeyadana212
    @htikeyadana212 6 місяців тому +3

    Hi Jennifer, Love your message. That's why I 100% trust what you suggested as I can see your channel is not for a commercial at all and is very personal.
    Since I found you on UA-cam in 2019. I started Tretinoin cream bought from Italy, however, I still really wanted to try Generic for Atralin. Is there a way for me to get it if my friend lives in the US?
    Thank you in advance.

    • @rebeccahowie623
      @rebeccahowie623 6 місяців тому +1

      Is Atralin another prescription retinoid?

  • @mahwerali
    @mahwerali 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi! I regularly watch your videos. I want to ask that if these topical products have any effects on beard growth?

  • @Micbop
    @Micbop Місяць тому

    Good for you to say what you said!! Nice girl!!

  • @karigarcia1721
    @karigarcia1721 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Jennifer and thank you for sharing.❤

  • @krismada
    @krismada 6 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your honesty and integrity is highly valued and respected. I just started Differin because of your experiences. I read about it and asked my doctor, and then got a prescription. (Still need a prescription here) I'm only in week 3, but think I can see differences already. Well, that doesn't change anything. If I can tolerate this product, I will be using it for a long long time. I have tried retionoids, too, but they are so hard to get the hands on. So untill I see a skin doctor, I use the Differin. Thank you for sharing Jennifer. ❤

    • @JenniferMyers
      @JenniferMyers  6 місяців тому +3

      Differin is a super product. I recommend it to everyone who will listen to me. I've never had someone come back to me unsatisfied. Because the side effects of it are so minimal, it is almost universally tolerated and therefore a great choice overall; plus it doesn't require an Rx.

    • @krismada
      @krismada 6 місяців тому +1

      @@JenniferMyers I am listening to you, and I am so grateful that i found your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, you help so many people. It requires an rx in Norway Europe where I live, but in the future I hope it will be sold over the counter. But my doctor is a pretty cool person, so I got an rx for this product. I will continue to use it. I do a lot of other tings that I've learned from you too. I don't copy blindly, I learn and do what feels right for me, both in skin care and food and even exercise. Watching your videos is what kick started me to finally dive into the universe of yoga, I'm so grateful for that inspiration too. I look forward to every video you make, thank you for making them. Many of the books you have mentioned on your channel, was also my favorites even before I saw the videos about them. It was so much fun to learn that they are highly appreciated by you too. Thank you for continuing to teach us from your wisdom, I love it so much. Thank you. ❤

  • @swannnn22
    @swannnn22 6 місяців тому +3

    I live in a eu country and tretinoin prescription is hard to obtain because of the fact that dermatologists are not open to the anti age use of this active ingredient. So I would like to start with differin. Thank you for sharing your secrets

  • @confidentyardie6
    @confidentyardie6 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for your help❤

  • @sayravelasquez5999
    @sayravelasquez5999 6 місяців тому +4

    I would love to see your oral health routine as well as your body care routine 😊

  • @jinda2920
    @jinda2920 6 місяців тому +3

    That’s one of the reason you also glow. I believe genuine people glow more.

  • @miaash3870
    @miaash3870 5 місяців тому +1

    Dear Jennifer, what are your thoughts on red light therapy such as LightStim?
    Thank you for your honest information.
    Merry Christmas

  • @bade3664
    @bade3664 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much

  • @evadeanu1
    @evadeanu1 6 місяців тому +2

    I appreciate this

  • @briterry4961
    @briterry4961 6 місяців тому +8

    I seriously need like a weekly pep-talk from you to stay on track lol.. any tips on avoiding skin picking? It's the one thing that continuously derails my progress and forces me to stop using Retin A due to an impaired skin barrier.

    • @heatherlynch408
      @heatherlynch408 4 місяці тому +1

      avoid the spots that are impaired and use as normal. Make sure it's part of your weekly routine! the more you use it the better your skin will improve and you won't need to pick at it.

  • @PedroTawa
    @PedroTawa 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you! ♥♥♥

  • @fornalli
    @fornalli 6 місяців тому +2

    I miss topical tretinoin. I'm on isotretinoin so I have to limit myself to retinol.
    I have used both adapalene and tretinoin for roughly 10 months each. The skin was beautiful with both. I believe they do the same.

  • @motibilli
    @motibilli 5 місяців тому +1

    I love Jennifer! Im your loyal subscriber.

  • @queenofspeights
    @queenofspeights 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you so much for the insightful information on these two products! I especially appreciate your honesty!!! I love how you’ve stuck to the same tried and true products and have proven that they’re safe and they work. You once said “don’t try to fix what’s not broken” and I’ve been going by that motto too and have stopped buying and trying a million new products.
    One thing I’d love to know, how do you keep your teeth so white? And does adapelene also help with excess oil production? Thank you!!!

    • @JenniferMyers
      @JenniferMyers  6 місяців тому +3

      Hi. I use Colgate Optic White toothpaste, and I floss twice every day. Once every 5-6 years, I use a Crest Whitestrips kit, but I find that I don't need to use the entire kit (I use 3-4 treatments). And yes, adapalene does control oil; very much so.

    • @queenofspeights
      @queenofspeights 6 місяців тому +1

      @@JenniferMyers thank you, Jennifer!

    • @thestarinstitute
      @thestarinstitute 5 місяців тому

      It is actually misinformation.

    • @deejames1st
      @deejames1st 5 місяців тому +4

      It’s not. It’s valuable useful info. I’ve been told the same info by a dermatologist. Jennifer gives honest and valuable advice based on her experiences

    • @thestarinstitute
      @thestarinstitute 5 місяців тому +1

      @@deejames1st Well you are a true skin expert now. Go get it!!!!

  • @olgasavelyeva5335
    @olgasavelyeva5335 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @sunetra05
    @sunetra05 3 місяці тому

    Really very helpful❤❤❤

  • @hadia23384
    @hadia23384 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi Jennifer,
    I hope you don't mind, this isn't relevant to this video but would you be able to talk more about DBT? Could you explain how you would use this therapy in different scenarios. And did you work through the workbook and text on your own?
    Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @ceciliasawicki5376
    @ceciliasawicki5376 3 місяці тому

    Good for you , I’m proud of u 👍

  • @Earthwatcher95
    @Earthwatcher95 6 місяців тому +3

    If the world had more in your mind thought, we'd be in a better place ❤

  • @eeshagupta5523
    @eeshagupta5523 6 місяців тому +1

    Can you please make a video on your retinazation phase in detail !