Do you use Tretinoin under your eyes 👀? | Skin Concern

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Do you use Tretinoin under your eyes 👀?

Hey picky people! Do any of you use Tretinoin under your eyes? Or above your eyes (not on eyelids)? I’ve been trying to find a strong OTC retinol eye cream but nothing is strong enough IMO lol. I started using 0.025% Tretinoin under and around my eyes about a week ago (I use 0.1% Tretinoin on the rest of my face). It doesn’t irritate the skin at all really. But I can tell it’s more effective than Any OTC retinol eye cream. I don’t really know if doing this is a BIG no no. I always hear people say not to put Tretinoin around the eyes because the skin is more sensitive.
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ziri

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hey I’ve always wanted to use tretinoin but I’m scared it will purge my skin. Did it purge yours?
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actually, no it didn’t. when I started using Tretinoin I started with 0.05% Tretinoin + 1% clindamyacin + 6% Azelaic Acid. I was getting it from Curology. and I started to use it every night with only one night off from it. the night off from it I would use The Ordinary 30% AHA + 2% BHA peeling solution. my girlfriend is the same way. she didn’t purge really when she started curology (she been using 0.01% this whole time. so maybe that’s why? such a weak percentage might have helped her). every month I would slowly bump my way UP a little more with the Tretinoin. about 2 months ago I talked to my doctor and he started to prescribe me Tretinoin in 0.025% and 0.05% and 0.1%. plus 20% Azelaic acid. and doxycycline pills. so now I can use whichever percentage I want for my face. most of the time I go with the 0.1% Tretinoin and I’ll use the 0.05% Tretinoin once every week or two. I would definitely try out Tretinoin if I were you. it’s worked great for my acne and to help get rid of fine lines and wrinkles.
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ziri

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thanks a lot
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