Dermatologist reveals the common skincare mistakes he urges his patients to avoid - as well as the simple solutions
- Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Daniel Sugai revealed the info on his TikTok
- The doctor explained how you can fix these three common retinoid mistakes
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A dermatologist has revealed the three common retinoid mistakes that he often jokingly 'scolds' his patients about - but luckily, all of them have simple solutions.
These frequently seen missteps were shared in a new video posted to TikTok by Washington-based dermatologist Dr. Daniel Sugai, who also goes by @drspf on social media.
Dr. Sugai, who completed his residency at Harvard Medical School, often takes to his socials to share his various skincare wisdoms, tips and tricks.
And, this time, he shared a list of mistakes that patients need to be wary of - starting off with why you should not be using retinoids 'inappropriately.'
In case you're not familiar, retinoid is a topical cream made from Vitamin A derivatives that helps to treat acne and reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark spots.
Dr. Sugai, who completed his residency at Harvard Medical School, often takes to his socials to share his various skincare wisdoms, tips and tricks
This time, he shared a list of mistakes that patients need to be wary of - starting off with why you should not be using retinoids 'inappropriately' (stock image)
It has been a product that's gotten much attention in recent years, with many using it for its supposed anti-aging properties.
But as Sugai explained in the video, it's important to use the potent product properly.
'Just use a pea-size amount to your entire face, I promise that's enough,' he said about the medicated product.
Next, he also urged viewers to stick with the product, as he's seen many patients make the mistake of giving up too quickly.
He shared that while you won't see results overnight, retinol will definitely help your skin after a few months.
'It takes two to three months for these to work on acne, four to six plus months to work on fine lines or wrinkles, and even dark spots,' the doctor explained.
Finally, the last mistake that the dermatologist shared was not applying moisturizer after putting on their retinoid.
'I'm seeing a lot of people getting irritant contact dermatitis, real bad irritation around the mouth and cheekbones because you're not moisturizing after applying that pea-sized amount,' Sugai explained.
Some of his personal favorite moisturizers include the CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, the La Roche-Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer, and the Elta MD PM restore Moisturizer
He said that sometimes, people will stop using their retinoid because of this irritation, thinking that they can't tolerate the product.
'Yes, there are some people who can't tolerate the retinoids even if they retinoid sandwich by moisturizing first, then applying their retinoid and then moisturizing,' he said.
'Some people can't tolerate it still, but try to increase your chances of tolerating this by moisturizing after your retinoid as much as possible.'
The doctor recommended using a moisturizer that contains niacinmide - a form of vitamin B3 - in combination with the retinoid, as it can help to 'support' the skin barrier and regulate the sebum on your face.
Some of his personal favorites include the CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, the La Roche-Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer, and the Elta MD PM restore Moisturizer.
Both CeraVe and La Roche-Posay are commonly found at the drugstore, while Elta MD can be found online at retailers like Amazon.
