Skin won’t stop flaking
Long time lurker here looking for some advice because I want to cry. I’ve been using Tretinoin 0.05% for the last 10 months, typically 3-4 times a week, and my skin constantly feels dry and flaky.
For context, I have oily acne prone skin. I break out during my period, but I think dairy consumption is also a factor.
My typical routine is:
AM:
Simple Kind to Skin Moisturising face wash
Habi Barrier Boost milky facial toner
Inkey List Omega Water Cream
Beauty of Joseon rice and B5 SPF
PM:
The same cleanser as AM
Beauty of Joseon Radiance cleansing balm on makeup/SPF days
The same toner as AM
Aestura Ato Barrier Soothing cream
Tret 0.05%
Another layer of the Aestura moisturiser
I use the sandwich method when using tret and wait 20 minutes between applications, but I can’t escape the flakes. I recently stopped using tret for a month to let my skin chill out, but I’m back to square one after only 3 applications and I don’t know what to do! Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.