I've been using prescription tretoin for years and they did wonders for my face but still had some redness, and all was good with tretoin, my skin got used to it.
I honestly had no idea about skin barrier and moisturizer lol.
A few months ago my derm gave me azelaic acid and i also decided to use paulas choice and was washing my face with salycilic acid cerave cleanser No guidance on how to use it whatsoever. I destroyed my skin. I haven’t been able to recover. I paused all active treatments more than a month ago, and while my skin is more hydrated, the pimples in the same area and on my cheeks are still there and don't fade 😢.
I started using Aestura serum, Dieux Instant Angel, and yesterday I bought the Celimax toner (thanks to this sub). I am using the La Roche-Posay Sensitive Skin Cleanser. So far i tried la roche posay cicaplast ñ, I tried La Roche Posay Cicaplast, Cetaphil, Aquaphor, and Vanicream but i am loooost. Would appreciate any guidance! Thanks
***photos of different days from the last month