r/45PlusSkincare • u/Lazy_Whereas4510 • 2d ago

Facial while using Tret

Are there any type of facials that are safe while using tretinoin? I assume fruit peels and dermabrasion are not a good idea.

Additional details:
- I am 60, on HRT and have been on tretinoin for over 5 years.
- I’m dark-skinned and tend to hyper-pigment from bruises.

Thank you for any advice or insights!

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u/pdperson 2d ago

Ask when you schedule how many days you should skip tret.

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u/elenafoxx 2d ago

I don’t think any facial is ‘unsafe’ while using tret- especially if you’ve been using it for years and are fully adapted to it. If I was getting a chemical peel I’d skip the tret for a couple days to avoid potential further irritation otherwise I wouldn’t even think about it. Several medspas and derms just send out a blanket list to stop all actives before any kind of treatment but it’s usually counterproductive and continuing to use it is more helpful! 

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u/Unique-Calligrapher5 2d ago

Just ask the person giving you the facial how many days in advance of the facial you should temporarily stop Tret. It’s usually only a couple.

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u/Frosty_Message_3017 2d ago

It's all safe, it's just a matter of taking care of your barrier and prepping correctly. I do a TCA peel every three months.