Cleanse your face and hands with warm water and a mild, non-irritating soap to remove dirt and oils before applying tretinoin.
Steer clear of harsh facial cleansers and acne treatments containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to prevent skin irritation.
Rinse off any soap and gently blot your face dry with a clean, soft towel, ensuring your skin is completely dry to minimize irritation from tretinoin.
Use a pea-sized amount of tretinoin, spreading it evenly across your forehead, cheeks, chin, and other areas of your face.
Evenly distribute the pea-sized amount of tretinoin to affected areas, following product instructions if using a combination treatment.
Do not apply tretinoin to your lips, nostrils, or too close to your eyes. Maintain a safe margin to avoid sensitive areas.
Apply a moisturizer after tretinoin to prevent dryness, a common side effect. For sensitive skin, you may also apply moisturizer before tretinoin.