I have tretinoin cream and melaglow. What time of the day is it best to apply and how many times a week.

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Tretinoin cream should be started at a low dose if you are a first time user. Start with 0.025% cream at night only, pea sized amount on absolutely dry skin ,all over face. Start with once or twice a week. If skin feels dry or irritated apply less or layer a moisturizer above. Always use sunscreen during the day while using tretinoin. Apply melaglo in the morning underneath your sunscreen. Do not apply other aha/bha actives or benzoyl peroxide creams while on tretinoin. This will cause further irritation. Tretinoin causes dryness and sensitivity for first few weeks, including increased purging of acne for the first 6-8 weeks. Always use a bland moisturizer preferably with ceramides while on tretinoin. Avoid other anti aging creams while on tretinoin as this may increase irritation. Hope this helps.

Kindy Newmai · Accepted Answer

Tretinoin cream should be started at a low dose if you are a first time user. Start with 0.025% cream at night only, pea sized amount on absolutely dry skin ,all over face. Start with once or twice a week. If skin feels dry or irritated apply less or layer a moisturizer above. Always use sunscreen during the day while using tretinoin. Apply melaglo in the morning underneath your sunscreen. Do not apply other aha/bha actives or benzoyl peroxide creams while on tretinoin. This will cause further irritation. Tretinoin causes dryness and sensitivity for first few weeks, including increased purging of acne for the first 6-8 weeks. Always use a bland moisturizer preferably with ceramides while on tretinoin. Avoid other anti aging creams while on tretinoin as this may increase irritation. Hope this helps.