Makeup/baby wipes spread dirt on your face as much as they remove it. Most people don't recommend them anymore. (Also super bad for the environment). Even when lacking time, a 1 minute cleanse at a sink is going to be better. But thank you for the retinol tips!
1:16-2:16 🙌🏾🙌🏾 thank you for this video. As an esthetician student, I get this from almost every client that walks into our school. What I’ve found out by just talking to them is they either weren’t consistent or were using the products incorrectly. Please keep sharing your knowledge, it’s appreciated.
You are going to be a wonderful aesthetician. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my video. I am so happy to hear that you understand how to guide people in the right direction with their products. You are amazing!
You are brilliant! And you know what gorgeous? You may not please everybody but you sure as Hell please me!! Thank you for everything you do! Never stop making this wonderful content because every single one of your videos helps me!!
I never comment on videos but I have to do it here. Your videos are not just packed with valuable information, but you are so natural and likable. Please keep on posting!
hi Cody! just want to let you know you are a godsend! thank you so much for inspiring me to continue with my Retin A! I did start on a higher percentage in gel form and I'm loving it! thank you again! love and hugs
Great video per usual Cody. I just want to say thank you for making such great products. I have Melasma and your products have helped my skin to pretty well control it, I stay on top of it every single day! Recently my skin became super dry & dehydrated, causing my face to burn when I cleansed, even the most gentle cleansers CeraVe and Cetaphil would burn when I applied to my face. I was at a loss and then remembered I had purchased your Gentle Nutrient Rich Cleanser that you recently started selling on your Montarbo Skincare site. Cody I used it and haven't stopped, it was so gentle and there was no burning! It cleaned my makeup and Sunscreen and once again I can't stop raving about your products! My search for the perfect Cleanser is over, thank you Cody!💜
Mstoastie R. Oh my God sweetheart you really made my morning with this comment and testimony. I can’t thank you enough for all of your business and trust through the years.You’re absolutely wonderful and I am so glad that the new cleanser is helping repair your skin and calm it down. That’s what it was meant for. Sending you so much appreciation, Cody
I am using vitamin c I just get very discouraged and tend not to be consistent I have struggled with this for years I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you taking the time to reply to be God Bless You
I lived in the UAE for many years, before returning to Canada and it was SO cheap there - and you could buy it over the counter at the pharmacies. I stocked up. I started using RetinA only a year ago - and I’m in my sixties - wish I’d started years ago - but I sought advice from a dermatologist (who also gave me 5 radio frequency treatments) and he advised I start with 0.25 and am now using 0.05 - the doc told me that to prevent dryness to always make sure your face is really dry (after you clean it) before putting on the cream - keep the cream out of the folds beside the mouth (gets red) and also to prevent dryness mix the RetinA with the same amount of moisture cream and then put on the face. Made such a difference. I love this stuff - my dermatologist said all you need is two things - RetinA and a good sun screen! :)
People need to understand that Retin-A is a long term process. Also, I go off my Retin-A every few months for one month (30 days), so I can get IPL for redness, hyperpigmentation and broken capillaries.
Hi Cody!!! I hope you are well, I have missed you because my life has been so busy with my kids and other things, lol. You are such a joy to watch and listen to , and I’m so happy to be catching up with your wonderful videos . Sending you lots of love as usual ❤️😊🌈
You are very valuable and your skin is goals. What are you doing to your skin, you look younger and younger every video!!! Great information as always Cody!!!😀
The Costco baby wipes are awesome, but they have micellar water makeup wipes now that are even better!! Love them!! Love you too Cody, still using my vitamin C every single day!!! It’s amazing!!! I use prescription Retin-A micro 0.1% strength, and I use it in my hands, neck, chest, and hands. I absolutely swear by it, my fine lines and wrinkles have reduced around 80% (I’m 43). I’m really lucky to have a Dr. who prescribes it to me regularly, and when used consistently over years, it is a skin miracle in my opinion.
This was encouraging to see. I can’t recall how many products of mine have gone bad from sitting because ive given up from most likely using too little.
I feel a bit disheartened now because I’ve done the same. I feel like it should’ve been obvious that skincare would not be a one size fits all approach - feeling a little ditzy for thinking otherwise. 😂
Here's a question for you: how do you KNOW when it IS working? By the way, i did what you suggested, by adding a moisturiser after retin a (i wait 20 mins or an hour) and my skin's much better, so thank you for that.
Do you wait 20min to 1 hour to let the retina sink in and then apply the moisturizer I currently wait 15 minutes to let the water dry and apply retina and the moisturize right after and I’m purging so bad my acne was never bad I just had a lot of closed comodones and now I have extreme cystic acne and I have no idea what to do I don’t want give up but it’s so hard with all this acne on my face ! How are you coping I’m curious to see other people experience
@@sherlyn324 i wait 20mins just because i thought i ought to. Hot and Flashy here on you tube does it like you, and i've even watched people mix moisturiser and retin a in their hands. Now that i do the moisuriser my skin is much better. Before, it flaked badly even after a year, but now it doesnt so i can use it more regularly.
Hey Emily it’s so great to hear from you. Your skin should look more refined and start to have a nice reddish glow and hue to it which mean circulation is happening
@Sherlyn Lopez, hi, I too had bad cystic acne and I had to stop eating greasy foods of all kinds, even avocados would make me break out. I had to stop eating sugars/sweets also. It cleared up fast. Try that for a little while and see what happens. Does your moisturizer have bad oils that block or congest your pores?
I'm 50 I use Retin-A on and off I've been really a bad girl not so religiously. This past week I just had my birthday damn I'm 51. Anyway and more committed and I plan to be I guess more aggressive. Thank you for the video.
I also do your massaging method around my mouth to get the small lines around my mouth. I also put a tiny amount on my eyelids to reduce the crepey wrinkles there and to get a small lift of the skin on the brow bone. I have been getting some saggy lies right above my jaw line. I have been into it for 10 months. I'm ready to move up from .025% to .05. Thanks for you info on how to apply it. It was awesome.
Retin A makes you look WORSE, I’m 3 weeks in, and I never had any eye wrinkles... now?! Definitely exfoliate gently if your not too tender, because putting any makeup on top will make it look SO BAD. Your video is the PERFECT way to do it.
Montarbo Skincare I am so happy I found this, and can share to anyone else that’s new to retinol! I’m so excited for the next weeks, I’m seeing benefits already. Reduced redness in my cheeks! ☺️ They’ve never been this “clear!” Your videos are wonderful and I’m subscribing!
I've been using my 0.005% tretinoin for 5 months now daily and barely any results. My skin has almost no reaction, including basically no peeling or redness. I have been first using a cleanser, then cerave moisturizer, and finally the tretinoin. I have seen that my acne gets worse if I do tretinoin first and then acne. What do you suggest?
@@hmmmm2751 I've been on it for a year and my skin has a number of new wrinkles and it isn't as firm as it was when I started. It looks...kinda uneven too. I hate this result :(
On nights I want to apply moisturizer with a retinoid, I usually apply a light layer before and let that absorb for at least 10 minutes, then apply retinoid on top. This helps buffer a little especially if you are wanting to avoid getting too dry.
Hello, I discovered a few things that are important to mention. First of all, you are using too much retinol on your face. You only need a very small amount that you should gently stroke onto the skin and let it absorb. You should not apply it once and then apply it again. When it comes to the eye area, you should be very careful. Apply retinol on your forehead, cheeks, and chin, as retinol works with receptors and will spread to the entire face, including areas where you didn't directly apply it. The areas to avoid applying retinol are the eye area, the nose and its sides, and around the mouth. The receptors will ensure that these areas are also affected. If you want to use retinol on these areas, you can consider purchasing an eye cream with retinol, which usually has a lower concentration, but it is unnecessary. Furthermore, it is important to apply a moisturizer to the entire face after the retinol has absorbed. This will help prevent irritation and dryness, as retinol can be drying. It is also important to apply retinol on dry skin if you are very sensitive or have just started using retinol. If you are an experienced user, you can apply retinol on damp skin, as you have already built up tolerance. Damp skin allows retinol to penetrate faster and deeper, increasing the risk of irritation. If you want to be more cautious, you can first apply a moisturizer, wait for it to be absorbed, then apply retinol, and finally apply moisturizer on top of retinol to seal everything in. This is known as a retinol sandwich.
My bestie and I are both coincidentally on altreno . I’m slowly starting to see results now doing your technique! I’ve been on altreno since July, and doing super great! I’ve been doing it your way for about 3 weeks now, but I finally see a subtle difference around my eyes! I just began carefully applying it under the eyes, crows feet etc. My under eyes a little patchy in the am, just like you said it would! So I gently remove the patches, and moisturize! I’m not going to stop, because like you said it looks worse at first. When you explained the long term benefits, it’s 100% worth it to me! So it’s just temporary, and the long term is what it’s allllllll about! I’ll be sharing your video, and having my bestie subscribe to you 😘 Thank you for your education, I wish I lived near you because I’d be your client for life!
Hi, Retin A is the brand name for the medication tretinoin, it would be best to use one or the other. You may use a light moisturizer before to slightly buffer the treatment. Use only at night with a proper amount of spf daily in the morning
Hi Cody,thanks for such useful information.i am presently using zen obagi vitamin c serum 10 %every night,can I use retinol over it and after that a moisturiser, is it safe?And what should be the time gap between these products?
Thank you so much. It was very informative and educative! You just got a sub! I was actually going to give up on Tretinoin few weeks back but it's finally working for my Acne. Yay!!💃🏼😀
I’ve been using it for years... not all the time just during months I am in doors the most. you have to work with it, it becomes and art... how to lightly peel, and exfoliate ,but not to much and m must to use moisturizers when not using the Retin- A like during the day. Someone asked how do they know it is working... after weeks and a few months the ne skin will surface after the old skin has sloughed off,( that’s the purpose of Retin-A or get rid of the old skin and let that new skin shine out! OH! And don’t forget your sunscreen before going outside!
Hi cody, I am 35 and I live in INDIA it's damn HOT here all the seasons still u recommend to use RETINOL ? in spite of we use sunscreen its too hot so does it make skin worst due to Retinol ? Plz advice . because here DR. doesn't guide us properly! Thanks ♥️
Love your videos. I have been using retina a since July. I peeled a little here and there as I moved from the lowest strength to the highest. Now it seems I am acclimated but I still don’t feel like I see any results. I use it immediately after cleansing and lightly towel drying. I thought that was the way to get it absorbed the best. Do you think I should try this moisturizer trick for better results?
I’m a skincare fanatic, always researching and taking great care of my skin. I’ve found that if I mix equal parts of my moisturizer with Retin A when my skin is starting to feel taut or slightly dry from using the Retin A, I can continue use, but the “diluted” version keeps my skin from going haywire. 😉 Also, I’ve found alternating nighttime use of Retin A with either Sunday Riley Good Genes, Farmacy Honeymoon Glow or another exfoliating product is the perfect combo for me!
Hi I’ve always used Vit C at night. Im 50 now and thinking of trying Ret A. Can I continue to use vit c on the nights I don’t use Ret A? Thanks in advance
This video is exactly what the Dr. Ordered! Ha! I needed to hear this. Ive been using Retin A for one year now. Im 64. I have this little routine but inwant to increase my Retin A days. How!??? Im peeling all the other days...im only able to use Retin A once every 4 days..How do people use it every night!!??? I'm looking for bigger results.💋💋💋💋
I’m trying to get more out of my tret 1.0 what do you think about microneedle rolling prior to application? And does following it with a moisturizer decrease it’s effacacy? My skin isn’t dry after . Would slugging w aquaphor also make it work better? Thanks! I have had a hard time finding this info most info out there is helping those who can’t tolerate
Thank you for reaching out and finding trust in my info. I wouldn’t recommend any treatment on top of microneedled skin to avoid major irritation and sensitivity. Instead maybe adding a chemical exfoliant will allow your other products to work better. When you slouch dead skin, products will penetrate more. A light moisturizer before tret slightly buffers it but is still beneficial if skin is very dry. Hydrated skin receives treatments better. Slugging is an option if you’re needing to seal in moisture, especially in cold dry climates.
I will turn 30 this year and because of Retin-A I don't have any wrinkles specially around my eyes it's soft and bright! I know I'm still young but the results are amazing. I've been using it since I was a teenager and oh I forgot to say that I'm on organic foods and i always avoid the sun.
@Random dude I used it when I was in high school almost everyday because I had bad acne and my face was so dry but great results. Now I'm using it with the blue cerave moisturizer 4 times a week and sometimes every night and my skin is used to it. I cut it off 2 or 3 weeks and I go back to use it. Btw I never use the gel one I use the cream it's less drying
@Random dude is it your first time to use it? The results started to show after 1 month. I'm afraid Retin A would damage your skin since you have that problem. Do you use a gentle cleanser and a heavy moisturizer? I wish I could show you some of the products I mix with Retin A to make it less drying but I think it's not available in your country. Where do you live?
Hello, I’ve been using the generic brand of retin A, prescription from dermatologist. Not sure if the strength though. Also I am a black girl so dark skin. I’ve been using for 2 months now and minimal results and no peeling or flaking. I’ve watched your videos and my skin isn’t super dry nor oily. HELP💕
HI, ❤elanie Here, I am a retired Esthetician and Former Beauty College School Principal, I have trained nearly 100 Esties, during my career. Yes, our skin is the largest organ we have, yes its the first line of defence, against all bad bacteria and free radicals but as you stated "it handle a lot" As a lay person, clients need to super educate themselves b4 practicing many of the skincare routines and techniques implemented by us professionally... However !!! For those who have an Esthetician, I LOVE THAT YOU SAID, UR GETTING PAID TO TAKE THINGS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.. I see many videos discussing Retin A/ Aka Tretinoin where people freak on the purge,...Why is the Purge so dramatic... It's all in the skins MEMORY....if everyone had been taking regular daily steps, by properly double cleansing oil/ first, then a gentle cleanser, a leave on AHA' and BHA' as well as a couple serums, C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Naicinimide ( my faves) top it off with a good moisturizer b4 bed....the skin would could, and will adjust SO MUCH MORE WILLINGLY to Retin A Please let ur clients and readers know 2-3 months OF Great skincare, that includes AHA' or BHA's or both will prep that skin to receive Retin A like a Bikini is Ready for Hawaii... Finally !! An Esthetician who speaks the language every good Esthetician should be doing! Love @ you darlin 😘 ❤elanie
Oh my goodness Elaine it is so wonderful to connect with you. Your comment is absolutely incredible and I love how wise and obviously educated you are. Couldn’t agree more with your recommendations and love the reminder about prepping our client skin prior to RA. Thank you so much for sharing such helpful and positive information ❤️🙏❤️
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiego Wow, so on top of being on your game, you actually take time and care to respond 2 you respected viewers. Having your open mind and allowing yourself to always continue learning from others is the POWERHOUSE of an outstanding Esthetician..Your clientele, and you tube viewers such as myself Should not only be intrigued by ur tutorials but should also self educate.. do the research and apply all ur suggestions and techniques slowly gradually,perhaps using the patch test techniques. Try a small area first, and our skin will always reply. So happy I stumbled on to this channel, cant wait to see what you will share next Much Love @u darlin BTW: lol my name is melanie...the ❤,well its my signature M, I use in place of the M 🤩💋
@@shesslucky Hi Lucky, ❤elanie here, hope im not over stepping. Depending on ur budget, My First Choice especially if ur on Retin A, would be Paulas Choice CALM gentle cleanser DrugStore I would stick with Cetaphil gentle cleanser.. I am a retired Esthetician, hope this helped 😍
Love your videos. I had been using a Neostrata Retinol +NAG complex for over a year ( on and off) (0.1%, after starting with the 0.5%) and I was experiencing sensitivity and peeling, so I had to stop on some days. Recently I have used Dermatica Retin-A online and it is a gel. I started with 0.025% , and got NO peeling at all. For past two weeks I used their 0.05% and still nothing ( and I have to say that I have mild rosacea).. no sensitivity and no peeling so I am confused ... is the gel less potent than the cream? Thanks for your advice. I need to check your products! Love and light.
Old and still, I'm the same way! I've been using retinA 00.5 over a year now and still can't put on my neck so I started using retinol on my neck and chest and it's Soo much better!
Hurray! Got my Cody fix and info! Had been thinking recently about how retina a and retinol were supposed to be so good but no changes in a year. Your videos have been so encouraging to keep trying and to listen to your skin and so I do. Thanks Cody. Hope you’re having a super weekend with your sister!
Yay I’m so glad that you found this helpful. Stick with it or you may do better with an alpha hydroxy acid as glycolic is the gold standard and works similar to vitamin a.
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiego I was hoping for decrease in lines and wrinkles but am thankful that at least it hasn't worsened in the past year so that's good. Most of all, since starting your Illuminating lift system my skin looks better and, I have had NO breakouts in a month!! That was bugging me as a 62 yr. old woman and part of why I was using products and searching. Am so grateful to have found you, your great advice (and heart) as well as your products!
Hi there, I have been using Retin-A for about 6 months now. I started on the .025% which didn’t do much for me and then I switched to .05% and I really like it. I don’t have the dryness and peeling much anymore, except for when I use makeup. My other problem is, I am still having clogged pores and acne. Two questions: do you think my skin could benefit from a higher prescription that I would use as a spot treatment for problem areas? Also, do you have any tips on how to avoid the dryness that comes with putting on makeup? Thank you so much!
Hi! I've been using retin a for about 3 years. When my skin was dryer in the winter I used a light moisturizer and let it soak in, then put my retin a on, let it soak in, then moisturizer over over it (on really dry areas). In the mornings, I just used a heavier moisturizer with sunscreen that massaged in good before my makeup. Hope this helps.
I found your channel on UA-cam from a comment Sheri from Graceful Beauty made. Love this info! I just increased my Retin A from .05% (6 days a week) to .1% (1ce per week). How often would you recommend I use the increased dosage? Or do you think for wrinkles I am better off using .05% since I use it more frequently?
Thank you so much for being here. I love Sheri. To be honest I wouldn’t be concerned The percentage as I would be with how much you apply and how frequently. Typically we tell people to use it three times a week at minimum. I released a video “ Retin-A 101” a few weeks ago that could help.
Hi, I am getting confused. I am currently using advanced radical night repair with 1% retina. It's caused lot of drying under the eyes and it looks really bad as it's caused the undereye are to crease. Should I still be using eye cream or should I ride it out. Really would appreciatie if you could adise on this please. Thanks X
This is a normal sign of vitamin a working below the surface of the skin. With any active ingredients, the skin can get worse before gets better. Maybe for you it’s best to avoid the eye area. you could maybe moisturize your skin prior to using to see if that helps. Typically the transformation can last 3 to 9 months depending on your baseline
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiego Thank you so much for taking time out to reply. Good Suggestion. I'l try it this way. Many thanks :) . Keep up the good job of advising people like.
Can I use 1% retin a gel then use a .5% retin a cream on top to target those areas you demonstrated? Should I finish with an oil or a moisterister cream? Thank you for your response. Just found your video and found extremely helpful.
been watching your videos for the past few months. I ve been prescribed Adapalene 0.1 for anti agening however using it under eyes, my undereyes look far more aged. i have been moisturizing them but still I see no improvement been almost 2 weeks. what would u recommend? Im based in Pakistan right now so no high end bramds are available here but can u guide me what ingridients should i look for in order to repair skin under eyes
My seem prescription is tretinoin .04 the pharmacy mixed it up. I've been using it for 3 weeks and I'm not even getting a tingle. I started using more a week ago but still nothing. I'm going to use it up because I can't afford to waste the money.
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiego I used the ordinary peal. My skin does look and feel better thank you. I've still got the wrinkles but my skin feels plumper and hydrated.
My eye looked real bad the night after of using retinol under my eye and I got reallly scared - looked like I aged 6 yrs overnight.. is it really okay using retinol under the eye? I’m using ordinary 1% retinol in squalene ?
Hi, plz tell can I mix glycolic acid cream (6%) with Retin a (0.5)? Like to mix them in my hand and apply together ? Will they help each other for better penetration ? Thanks 😊
In my opinion, the higher the sunscreen the better, I have been using Retin A for years and live in Fl. I use sunscreen in my moisturizer and in my foundation. I recently added Hyaluronic acis and Vitamin c serums ( I make myself) and my skin is actually looking younger!
There is brand biorestorative. Growth factor pcp I think. If you have not yet and know of it, perhaps a video? I am considering to alternate days between retinol .025 and growth factor to repair damages.
Cody,I have been using the RetinA 0.5 % every night for 1 month. I have had no irritation or redness. I make sure me skin is very dry, apply my RetinA,wait 30 minutes,then apply my bee venom ( yes this stuff does sting ). I also use my clairsonic every night. I have VERY dry skin. What am I doing wrong, shouldn't I have some peeling or something,have noticed my skin is softer,but nothing else. PLEASE advise me.
He makes such a good point! They give everyone the same directions when we are all different.
You’re a mind reader! Last night I was so frustrated thinking how can I make my RA work better?! You’re my saving grace! ❤️❤️❤️
Makeup/baby wipes spread dirt on your face as much as they remove it. Most people don't recommend them anymore. (Also super bad for the environment). Even when lacking time, a 1 minute cleanse at a sink is going to be better. But thank you for the retinol tips!
1:16-2:16 🙌🏾🙌🏾 thank you for this video. As an esthetician student, I get this from almost every client that walks into our school. What I’ve found out by just talking to them is they either weren’t consistent or were using the products incorrectly. Please keep sharing your knowledge, it’s appreciated.
You are going to be a wonderful aesthetician. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my video. I am so happy to hear that you understand how to guide people in the right direction with their products. You are amazing!
You are brilliant! And you know what gorgeous? You may not please everybody but you sure as Hell please me!! Thank you for everything you do! Never stop making this wonderful content because every single one of your videos helps me!!
Oh my sweetheart thank you so much. I really appreciate your continued support and love on my channel. Stay blessed!
Excellent tip on the glycolic before Retin A. Makes sense! Will have to try it. Thanks so much!
I never comment on videos but I have to do it here. Your videos are not just packed with valuable information, but you are so natural and likable. Please keep on posting!
Omg that means a lot, thank you for resonating so much to feel the need to comment. Appreciate you.
“I’m not here to please everyone…”
🗣SAY THAT! Thank you so much for your expertise and kindness in sharing information with us ❤️
hi Cody! just want to let you know you are a godsend! thank you so much for inspiring me to continue with my Retin A! I did start on a higher percentage in gel form and I'm loving it! thank you again! love and hugs
Always honor to be of help
May I ask why you stopped using retin A?
Great video per usual Cody. I just want to say thank you for making such great products. I have Melasma and your products have helped my skin to pretty well control it, I stay on top of it every single day! Recently my skin became super dry & dehydrated, causing my face to burn when I cleansed, even the most gentle cleansers CeraVe and Cetaphil would burn when I applied to my face. I was at a loss and then remembered I had purchased your Gentle Nutrient Rich Cleanser that you recently started selling on your Montarbo Skincare site. Cody I used it and haven't stopped, it was so gentle and there was no burning! It cleaned my makeup and Sunscreen and once again I can't stop raving about your products! My search for the perfect Cleanser is over, thank you Cody!💜
Mstoastie R. Oh my God sweetheart you really made my morning with this comment and testimony. I can’t thank you enough for all of your business and trust through the years.You’re absolutely wonderful and I am so glad that the new cleanser is helping repair your skin and calm it down. That’s what it was meant for. Sending you so much appreciation, Cody
I'm so glad you said you're not here to please everyone. That's a lesson so many people don't understand. Have a beautiful day ❤️
So handsome and your skin looks better than ever!! I love you so much!! Thanks for posting and sharing your knowledge
I am using vitamin c I just get very discouraged and tend not to be consistent I have struggled with this for years I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you taking the time to reply to be God Bless You
Hang in there you’re doing a great job. Everything is working below the surface. Appreciate you watching
I lived in the UAE for many years, before returning to Canada and it was SO cheap there - and you could buy it over the counter at the pharmacies. I stocked up. I started using RetinA only a year ago - and I’m in my sixties - wish I’d started years ago - but I sought advice from a dermatologist (who also gave me 5 radio frequency treatments) and he advised I start with 0.25 and am now using 0.05 - the doc told me that to prevent dryness to always make sure your face is really dry (after you clean it) before putting on the cream - keep the cream out of the folds beside the mouth (gets red) and also to prevent dryness mix the RetinA with the same amount of moisture cream and then put on the face. Made such a difference. I love this stuff - my dermatologist said all you need is two things - RetinA and a good sun screen! :)
how many times a week do you use the 0.05?
People need to understand that Retin-A is a long term process. Also, I go off my Retin-A every few months for one month (30 days), so I can get IPL for redness, hyperpigmentation and broken capillaries.
As always, awesome information Cody. You look gorgeous in black and white.
Thank you sweetheart!
Hi Cody!!! I hope you are well, I have missed you because my life has been so busy with my kids and other things, lol. You are such a joy to watch and listen to , and I’m so happy to be catching up with your wonderful videos . Sending you lots of love as usual ❤️😊🌈
Oh my God Linda it’s so great to hear from you. I noticed you were missing. Sending you so much love hoping you are well
You are very valuable and your skin is goals. What are you doing to your skin, you look younger and younger every video!!! Great information as always Cody!!!😀
Bless you sweetheart!
The Costco baby wipes are awesome, but they have micellar water makeup wipes now that are even better!! Love them!!
Love you too Cody, still using my vitamin C every single day!!! It’s amazing!!!
I use prescription Retin-A micro 0.1% strength, and I use it in my hands, neck, chest, and hands. I absolutely swear by it, my fine lines and wrinkles have reduced around 80% (I’m 43). I’m really lucky to have a Dr. who prescribes it to me regularly, and when used consistently over years, it is a skin miracle in my opinion.
This was encouraging to see. I can’t recall how many products of mine have gone bad from sitting because ive given up from most likely using too little.
I feel a bit disheartened now because I’ve done the same. I feel like it should’ve been obvious that skincare would not be a one size fits all approach - feeling a little ditzy for thinking otherwise. 😂
Retin-a is the best. I’ve been using it for years. I always make sure I wear sunscreen every single day.
It really is great to use vitamin A, find it to be a staple
It really is great to use vitamin A, find it to be a staple
Is spf 30 enough protection?
Definitely want more videos like this ! Thanks , Cody ❤️❤️
Thank you for letting me know. More videos like this to come!
Here's a question for you: how do you KNOW when it IS working? By the way, i did what you suggested, by adding a moisturiser after retin a (i wait 20 mins or an hour) and my skin's much better, so thank you for that.
Do you wait 20min to 1 hour to let the retina sink in and then apply the moisturizer
I currently wait 15 minutes to let the water dry and apply retina and the moisturize right after and I’m purging so bad my acne was never bad I just had a lot of closed comodones and now I have extreme cystic acne and I have no idea what to do I don’t want give up but it’s so hard with all this acne on my face ! How are you coping I’m curious to see other people experience
@@sherlyn324 i wait 20mins just because i thought i ought to. Hot and Flashy here on you tube does it like you, and i've even watched people mix moisturiser and retin a in their hands. Now that i do the moisuriser my skin is much better. Before, it flaked badly even after a year, but now it doesnt so i can use it more regularly.
Hey Emily it’s so great to hear from you. Your skin should look more refined and start to have a nice reddish glow and hue to it which mean circulation is happening
@Sherlyn Lopez, hi, I too had bad cystic acne and I had to stop eating greasy foods of all kinds, even avocados would make me break out. I had to stop eating sugars/sweets also. It cleared up fast. Try that for a little while and see what happens. Does your moisturizer have bad oils that block or congest your pores?
Thank you Cody!! Another great video full of information. Have a blessed week.
I'm 50 I use Retin-A on and off I've been really a bad girl not so religiously. This past week I just had my birthday damn I'm 51. Anyway and more committed and I plan to be I guess more aggressive. Thank you for the video.
rita pita i just turned 50 myself...and Retin a has changed my skin totally!!!
Thank you. To many people don't really know how retin a really works always follow a professional!!!!!
I also do your massaging method around my mouth to get the small lines around my mouth. I also put a tiny amount on my eyelids to reduce the crepey wrinkles there and to get a small lift of the skin on the brow bone. I have been getting some saggy lies right above my jaw line. I have been into it for 10 months. I'm ready to move up from .025% to .05.
Thanks for you info on how to apply it. It was awesome.
Hi Cody! Just subscribed! I'm in my middle fifties and am amping up my skin care. Looking forward to seeing your videos!
Retin A makes you look WORSE, I’m 3 weeks in, and I never had any eye wrinkles... now?!
Definitely exfoliate gently if your not too tender, because putting any makeup on top will make it look SO BAD.
Your video is the PERFECT way to do it.
Thank you so much for sharing your comment and testimony. Honored you are here!
Montarbo Skincare I am so happy I found this, and can share to anyone else that’s new to retinol!
I’m so excited for the next weeks, I’m seeing benefits already. Reduced redness in my cheeks! ☺️ They’ve never been this “clear!”
Your videos are wonderful and I’m subscribing!
Ur not moisturising enough then, ur skin is dehydrated
These are great tips! I'm curious, are you using the 3.5% Dermalogica retinol with squalane?
I can’t wait for your next video on Retin-A with skin lighteners.
Yay. Great information. Much appreciated.
Thank you, Cody ❤️
I've been using my 0.005% tretinoin for 5 months now daily and barely any results. My skin has almost no reaction, including basically no peeling or redness. I have been first using a cleanser, then cerave moisturizer, and finally the tretinoin. I have seen that my acne gets worse if I do tretinoin first and then acne. What do you suggest?
It take like a year to see full results stick with your routine just because ur not peeling does not mean it's not workin
use niacinemade serum
@@hmmmm2751 I've been on it for a year and my skin has a number of new wrinkles and it isn't as firm as it was when I started. It looks...kinda uneven too. I hate this result :(
I find the gel formula of retin a works best for me it gives me a nice peel without extreme redness and irritation but I wonder why that is
After applying the retina a do you put a moisturizer over it. I am 65 and usually put a night time moisturizer on. Just started using tretinoin.
On nights I want to apply moisturizer with a retinoid, I usually apply a light layer before and let that absorb for at least 10 minutes, then apply retinoid on top. This helps buffer a little especially if you are wanting to avoid getting too dry.
Hello, I discovered a few things that are important to mention. First of all, you are using too much retinol on your face. You only need a very small amount that you should gently stroke onto the skin and let it absorb. You should not apply it once and then apply it again. When it comes to the eye area, you should be very careful. Apply retinol on your forehead, cheeks, and chin, as retinol works with receptors and will spread to the entire face, including areas where you didn't directly apply it. The areas to avoid applying retinol are the eye area, the nose and its sides, and around the mouth. The receptors will ensure that these areas are also affected. If you want to use retinol on these areas, you can consider purchasing an eye cream with retinol, which usually has a lower concentration, but it is unnecessary.
Furthermore, it is important to apply a moisturizer to the entire face after the retinol has absorbed. This will help prevent irritation and dryness, as retinol can be drying.
It is also important to apply retinol on dry skin if you are very sensitive or have just started using retinol. If you are an experienced user, you can apply retinol on damp skin, as you have already built up tolerance. Damp skin allows retinol to penetrate faster and deeper, increasing the risk of irritation. If you want to be more cautious, you can first apply a moisturizer, wait for it to be absorbed, then apply retinol, and finally apply moisturizer on top of retinol to seal everything in. This is known as a retinol sandwich.
Could washing your face with a benzoyl peroxide cleanser interfere with the retin-A?
It may cause a lot of sensitivity since benzoyl can be drying. I would be cautious
My bestie and I are both coincidentally on altreno . I’m slowly starting to see results now doing your technique! I’ve been on altreno since July, and doing super great! I’ve been doing it your way for about 3 weeks now, but I finally see a subtle difference around my eyes! I just began carefully applying it under the eyes, crows feet etc. My under eyes a little patchy in the am, just like you said it would! So I gently remove the patches, and moisturize! I’m not going to stop, because like you said it looks worse at first. When you explained the long term benefits, it’s 100% worth it to me! So it’s just temporary, and the long term is what it’s allllllll about! I’ll be sharing your video, and having my bestie subscribe to you 😘 Thank you for your education, I wish I lived near you because I’d be your client for life!
Hi can i use Retin A 0.025% with moisturiser before and Tretinoin and then moisturizer everynight and I’m a beginner ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi, Retin A is the brand name for the medication tretinoin, it would be best to use one or the other. You may use a light moisturizer before to slightly buffer the treatment. Use only at night with a proper amount of spf daily in the morning
Hi Cody,thanks for such useful information.i am presently using zen obagi vitamin c serum 10 %every night,can I use retinol over it and after that a moisturiser, is it safe?And what should be the time gap between these products?
Absolutely love his products! I would allow the vitamin C to absorb for 10 minutes. Once you apply retinol I would not apply anything on top.
Very helpful on the application technique and the pre cleaning technique. thank you.
Thank you 😊. Can Retin A be used with a high frequency machine?
I would ask a provider or dermatologist to be sure
Thank you so much. It was very informative and educative! You just got a sub! I was actually going to give up on Tretinoin few weeks back but it's finally working for my Acne. Yay!!💃🏼😀
May I use acido salísilico instead of?
I’ve been using it for years... not all the time just during months I am in doors the most. you have to work with it, it becomes and art... how to lightly peel, and exfoliate ,but not to much and m must to use moisturizers when not using the Retin- A like during the day. Someone asked how do they know it is working... after weeks and a few months the ne skin will surface after the old skin has sloughed off,( that’s the purpose of Retin-A or get rid of the old skin and let that new skin shine out! OH! And don’t forget your sunscreen before going outside!
My dermatologist prescribed for me Tozarotene cream is it the same as retin -a which one would u prefer
Yes that is the same active ingredient just a different brand
Hi cody, I am 35 and I live in INDIA it's damn HOT here all the seasons still u recommend to use RETINOL ? in spite of we use sunscreen its too hot so does it make skin worst due to Retinol ? Plz advice . because here DR. doesn't guide us properly! Thanks ♥️
Love your videos. I have been using retina a since July. I peeled a little here and there as I moved from the lowest strength to the highest. Now it seems I am acclimated but I still don’t feel like I see any results. I use it immediately after cleansing and lightly towel drying. I thought that was the way to get it absorbed the best. Do you think I should try this moisturizer trick for better results?
I’m a skincare fanatic, always researching and taking great care of my skin. I’ve found that if I mix equal parts of my moisturizer with Retin A when my skin is starting to feel taut or slightly dry from using the Retin A, I can continue use, but the “diluted” version keeps my skin from going haywire. 😉 Also, I’ve found alternating nighttime use of Retin A with either Sunday Riley Good Genes, Farmacy Honeymoon Glow or another exfoliating product is the perfect combo for me!
Hi Cody! Love you and your videos! Where do I get the cream version of Retin-A? Which one are you using in the video? 💋❤️🇨🇦
Hi I’ve always used Vit C at night. Im 50 now and thinking of trying Ret A. Can I continue to use vit c on the nights I don’t use Ret A? Thanks in advance
Can I use retin A at night and my normal cream in the morning
Very comprehensive and well spoken.
Hi can I use benzoly peroxide face wash with tretinon gel
This video is exactly what the Dr. Ordered! Ha! I needed to hear this. Ive been using Retin A for one year now. Im 64. I have this little routine but inwant to increase my Retin A days. How!??? Im peeling all the other days...im only able to use Retin A once every 4 days..How do people use it every night!!??? I'm looking for bigger results.💋💋💋💋
Hope you’re seeing amazing results ❤️🙏 thank you for trying
I’m trying to get more out of my tret 1.0 what do you think about microneedle rolling prior to application? And does following it with a moisturizer decrease it’s effacacy? My skin isn’t dry after . Would slugging w aquaphor also make it work better? Thanks! I have had a hard time finding this info most info out there is helping those who can’t tolerate
Thank you for reaching out and finding trust in my info. I wouldn’t recommend any treatment on top of microneedled skin to avoid major irritation and sensitivity. Instead maybe adding a chemical exfoliant will allow your other products to work better. When you slouch dead skin, products will penetrate more. A light moisturizer before tret slightly buffers it but is still beneficial if skin is very dry. Hydrated skin receives treatments better. Slugging is an option if you’re needing to seal in moisture, especially in cold dry climates.
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiegobut following with a moisturiser decreases its efficacy?
I will turn 30 this year and because of Retin-A I don't have any wrinkles specially around my eyes it's soft and bright! I know I'm still young but the results are amazing. I've been using it since I was a teenager and oh I forgot to say that I'm on organic foods and i always avoid the sun.
@Random dude I used it when I was in high school almost everyday because I had bad acne and my face was so dry but great results. Now I'm using it with the blue cerave moisturizer 4 times a week and sometimes every night and my skin is used to it. I cut it off 2 or 3 weeks and I go back to use it. Btw I never use the gel one I use the cream it's less drying
@Random dude I think you should try to use it with a moisturizer. Maybe that would work better for you but I promise you the results are amazing
@Random dude is it your first time to use it? The results started to show after 1 month. I'm afraid Retin A would damage your skin since you have that problem. Do you use a gentle cleanser and a heavy moisturizer? I wish I could show you some of the products I mix with Retin A to make it less drying but I think it's not available in your country. Where do you live?
@Random dude I live in the dessert too but I'm Arab lol. I totally understand your problem specially with that kind of weather
You shouldnt have wrinkles at 30. Check back when yor 45. That is when they start showing.
Hello, I’ve been using the generic brand of retin A, prescription from dermatologist. Not sure if the strength though. Also I am a black girl so dark skin. I’ve been using for 2 months now and minimal results and no peeling or flaking. I’ve watched your videos and my skin isn’t super dry nor oily. HELP💕
HI,
❤elanie Here, I am a retired Esthetician and Former Beauty College
School Principal, I have trained nearly 100 Esties, during my career. Yes, our skin is the largest organ we have, yes its the first line of defence, against all bad bacteria and free radicals but as you stated "it handle a lot"
As a lay person, clients need to super educate themselves b4 practicing many of the skincare routines and techniques implemented by us professionally...
However !!! For those who have an Esthetician, I LOVE THAT YOU SAID, UR GETTING PAID TO TAKE THINGS TO THE NEXT LEVEL..
I see many videos discussing Retin A/ Aka Tretinoin where people freak on the purge,...Why is the Purge so dramatic...
It's all in the skins
MEMORY....if everyone had been taking regular daily steps, by properly double cleansing oil/ first, then a gentle cleanser, a leave on AHA' and BHA' as well as a couple serums, C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Naicinimide ( my faves) top it off with a good moisturizer b4 bed....the skin would could, and will adjust SO MUCH MORE WILLINGLY to Retin A
Please let ur clients and readers know 2-3 months OF Great skincare, that includes AHA' or BHA's or both will prep that skin to receive Retin A like a Bikini is Ready for Hawaii...
Finally !! An Esthetician
who speaks the language every good Esthetician should be doing!
Love @ you darlin 😘
❤elanie
Oh my goodness Elaine it is so wonderful to connect with you. Your comment is absolutely incredible and I love how wise and obviously educated you are. Couldn’t agree more with your recommendations and love the reminder about prepping our client skin prior to RA. Thank you so much for sharing such helpful and positive information ❤️🙏❤️
what gentle cleanser would you swear by? thank you for your comment x
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiego
Wow, so on top of being on your game, you actually take time and care to respond 2 you respected viewers.
Having your open mind and allowing yourself to always continue learning from others is
the POWERHOUSE of an outstanding Esthetician..Your clientele, and you tube viewers such as myself
Should not only be intrigued by ur tutorials
but should also self educate.. do the research and apply all ur suggestions and techniques slowly gradually,perhaps using the patch test techniques. Try a small area first, and our skin will always reply.
So happy I stumbled on to this channel, cant wait to see what you will share next
Much Love @u darlin
BTW: lol my name is melanie...the ❤,well its my signature M, I use in place of the M
🤩💋
@@shesslucky
Hi Lucky,
❤elanie here, hope im not over stepping.
Depending on ur budget, My First Choice especially if ur on Retin A, would be
Paulas Choice CALM gentle cleanser
DrugStore I would stick with Cetaphil gentle cleanser..
I am a retired Esthetician, hope this helped 😍
Great video Cody. Your skin is amazing.
Love your videos. I had been using a Neostrata Retinol +NAG complex for over a year ( on and off) (0.1%, after starting with the 0.5%) and I was experiencing sensitivity and peeling, so I had to stop on some days. Recently I have used Dermatica Retin-A online and it is a gel. I started with 0.025% , and got NO peeling at all. For past two weeks I used their 0.05% and still nothing ( and I have to say that I have mild rosacea).. no sensitivity and no peeling so I am confused ... is the gel less potent than the cream? Thanks for your advice. I need to check your products! Love and light.
Hang in there and continue to use it. You don’t always need to have a reaction. Finish up the tube you have and then maybe go to 0.1
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiego thank you so much for getting back to me !
You are the best!!! Can you please do a video on what great retin a results work on???
Thank you so much for your compliment, so sweet. I will definitely keep your suggestion in mind for the future!
The hardest part for me (impatient one) is how long it takes to really work. I wish I could use retin a on my neck, but my neck just won’t have it!
I know how hard this is. Hang in there. Maybe you could buffer the neck with a moisturizer first then apply RA
Montarbo Skincare Thanks for the tip-I’ll try.
Montarbo Skincare this is what I do, I moisturize my neck first, then apply Tretinoin. It's been a year now and my neck is looking much better.
It takes atleadt 6months to see some results and it improves with tike
Old and still, I'm the same way! I've been using retinA 00.5 over a year now and still can't put on my neck so I started using retinol on my neck and chest and it's Soo much better!
Great info, Cody! It’s always great to hear from you. Thank you ❤️
I've noticed that I don't peel or get redness with my Retin-A Micro -- if I put a facial oil, over top.
I don't have any peeling.. I am using it since 2 days.. No peeling means is it not working? Or it may take time to peel??
Yes, please, more videos like this. It was GREAT!!😉👍🏻👍🏻😍🤗
I just found you, I'm am a subscriber. I'm looking forward to all the information you have. Have a beautiful day ️ ❤️
Is it ok to use retin A 0.025 at age of 17?? Does it make skin sensitive??
Can’t stop watching .
Awe, bless you.
Hurray! Got my Cody fix and info! Had been thinking recently about how retina a and retinol were supposed to be so good but no changes in a year. Your videos have been so encouraging to keep trying and to listen to your skin and so I do. Thanks Cody. Hope you’re having a super weekend with your sister!
Yay I’m so glad that you found this helpful. Stick with it or you may do better with an alpha hydroxy acid as glycolic is the gold standard and works similar to vitamin a.
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiego I was hoping for decrease in lines and wrinkles but am thankful that at least it hasn't worsened in the past year so that's good. Most of all, since starting your Illuminating lift system my skin looks better and, I have had NO breakouts in a month!! That was bugging me as a 62 yr. old woman and part of why I was using products and searching. Am so grateful to have found you, your great advice (and heart) as well as your products!
Okay 1st you are looking sooo good! And I do exactly what you do with Retin A. I’m glad you are co-signing makes me feel better about doing it.
Yay I’m so glad we’re on the same page here. Sending you so much love!
Can you please make a video and skin care routine for tretioni gel? Please I trust your advice the most and know one has a video about the gel.
I love your content. Keep doing it!
Great advice Cody! Hope you're having a great weekend!
You too beautiful Kim
Hi there, I have been using Retin-A for about 6 months now. I started on the .025% which didn’t do much for me and then I switched to .05% and I really like it. I don’t have the dryness and peeling much anymore, except for when I use makeup. My other problem is, I am still having clogged pores and acne. Two questions: do you think my skin could benefit from a higher prescription that I would use as a spot treatment for problem areas? Also, do you have any tips on how to avoid the dryness that comes with putting on makeup? Thank you so much!
Hi! I've been using retin a for about 3 years. When my skin was dryer in the winter I used a light moisturizer and let it soak in, then put my retin a on, let it soak in, then moisturizer over over it (on really dry areas). In the mornings, I just used a heavier moisturizer with sunscreen that massaged in good before my makeup. Hope this helps.
New to your channel and loved all the information. Thank you so much
Thank you for stopping by and watching!
Love love love this info so much. 😍 Thanks Cody 😘
Sending you so much love Windy
I found your channel on UA-cam from a comment Sheri from Graceful Beauty made. Love this info! I just increased my Retin A from .05% (6 days a week) to .1% (1ce per week). How often would you recommend I use the increased dosage? Or do you think for wrinkles I am better off using .05% since I use it more frequently?
Thank you so much for being here. I love Sheri. To be honest I wouldn’t be concerned The percentage as I would be with how much you apply and how frequently. Typically we tell people to use it three times a week at minimum. I released a video “ Retin-A 101” a few weeks ago that could help.
How many times in a week should one use retinol?
What brand of retinal do you recommend that really helps fade wrinkles?
Hi, I am getting confused. I am currently using advanced radical night repair with 1% retina. It's caused lot of drying under the eyes and it looks really bad as it's caused the undereye are to crease. Should I still be using eye cream or should I ride it out. Really would appreciatie if you could adise on this please. Thanks X
This is a normal sign of vitamin a working below the surface of the skin. With any active ingredients, the skin can get worse before gets better. Maybe for you it’s best to avoid the eye area. you could maybe moisturize your skin prior to using to see if that helps. Typically the transformation can last 3 to 9 months depending on your baseline
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiego Thank you so much for taking time out to reply. Good Suggestion. I'l try it this way. Many thanks :) . Keep up the good job of advising people like.
Great video and tips Cody!
Thanks Ricky!
So you used a glycolic cleanser? We can use that before using Retin a?
Can I use 1% retin a gel then use a .5% retin a cream on top to target those areas you demonstrated? Should I finish with an oil or a moisterister cream? Thank you for your response. Just found your video and found extremely helpful.
been watching your videos for the past few months. I ve been prescribed Adapalene 0.1 for anti agening however using it under eyes, my undereyes look far more aged. i have been moisturizing them but still I see no improvement been almost 2 weeks. what would u recommend? Im based in Pakistan right now so no high end bramds are available here but can u guide me what ingridients should i look for in order to repair skin under eyes
I do the spot treat thing too. I use a pea sized amount like recommended but then I do the spot treat thing on my concerned areas.
Should I use retino every night? I'm first time user
My seem prescription is tretinoin .04 the pharmacy mixed it up. I've been using it for 3 weeks and I'm not even getting a tingle. I started using more a week ago but still nothing. I'm going to use it up because I can't afford to waste the money.
Maybe using a chemical exfoliant before hand will help with penetration. Yes use it up even if you don’t feel or see much.
@@MontarboSkinCareSanDiego I used the ordinary peal. My skin does look and feel better thank you. I've still got the wrinkles but my skin feels plumper and hydrated.
what do you think about mixing with Obagi Blender?
Daytonabeachgrl i have done that before and wow it did great. Just went deeper...well...it seems like it did. I loved it.
My eye looked real bad the night after of using retinol under my eye and I got reallly scared - looked like I aged 6 yrs overnight.. is it really okay using retinol under the eye? I’m using ordinary 1% retinol in squalene ?
Hi, that is definitely a normal reaction as you continue to treat the area. I always look like crap and aged whenever I do my process as well.
Can I use 15% vitamin C face cleanser while using Tretinoin cream twice a week?
Which cream to use while using retinol A... Y face is oily n acne prone.. I use retinol A regularly so wat cream should i apply in day time
What's good retina to get? I'm a beginning. For very bad dark spots
Great video again Cody. Yes. More please.
Hi, plz tell can I mix glycolic acid cream (6%) with Retin a (0.5)? Like to mix them in my hand and apply together ? Will they help each other for better penetration ? Thanks 😊
I would suggest using them separate to get the most out of both formulas. You can layer glycolic first then retinoid and try
My dermatologist said to use sunscreen with this is spf 50 ok or to much?
In my opinion, the higher the sunscreen the better, I have been using Retin A for years and live in Fl. I use sunscreen in my moisturizer and in my foundation. I recently added Hyaluronic acis and Vitamin c serums ( I make myself) and my skin is actually looking younger!
No this is fine.
There is brand biorestorative. Growth factor pcp I think. If you have not yet and know of it, perhaps a video? I am considering to alternate days between retinol .025 and growth factor to repair damages.
Should you be using AHAs with retin a??? Also I thought retin a shouldn't go near the eye's?
Cody,I have been using the RetinA 0.5 % every night for 1 month. I have had no irritation or redness. I make sure me skin is very dry, apply my RetinA,wait 30 minutes,then apply my bee venom ( yes this stuff does sting ). I also use my clairsonic every night. I have VERY dry skin. What am I doing wrong, shouldn't I have some peeling or something,have noticed my skin is softer,but nothing else. PLEASE advise me.
It's over exfo.. Don't use clarisonic everiday..