How to use ReTrieve
(Tretinoin 0.05%)
Before you start using ReTrieve
Before you start using ReTrieve cream, tell your doctor if you:
- Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
- Are breastfeeding
- Have sunburn, eczema or sensitive skin
- Are using other medicines or skin treatments
How to apply ReTrieve
Wondering how to use ReTrieve cream correctly? Apply ReTrieve once daily in the evening, preferably just before bedtime.
Starting Slow
Because of the strong formulation, some people may experience mild irritation when first using ReTrieve cream. To minimise this, your GP or Dermatologist will guide you with a recommended dosing schedule for the first few weeks of use.
Here’s an example first week on ReTrieve:
If after a two-hour application, no redness or irritation has developed on the skin the following day, then the application may be left on overnight and washed off next morning.
Keeping treatment going
ReTrieve fits smoothly into most skincare
routines, so you can keep seeing results the
more you use it.
Example morning and evening routine while
treating your skin with ReTrieve:
- Wash hands
- Cleanse with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
- Serums/oils
- Moisturise
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- Wash hands
- Cleanse with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
- Apply ReTrieve to your face and neck
How long until you see visible results?
With continuous treatment you should see results with ReTrieve cream.
Firmer skin
Mild irritation, redness, peeling may occur
during the first few weeks
Greater improvement in:
FAQs
Retrieve should be used once a day before going to bed. Carefully follow the exact instructions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist.
Because tretinoin can break down in sunlight, ReTrieve cream should always be applied at night.
ReTrieve is the gold standard topical treatment for dry, sun-damaged skin. It restores skin and improves signs of acne or sun damage from 4 months. Including fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and skin texture.
Because it is a strong formula, some people may experience mild irritation when first starting. To minimise this, ReTrieve cream should be introduced gradually as directed by your GP or Dermatologist. Always use as directed and seek medical advice if you experience any unexpected symptoms.
ReTrieve is the gold standard topical treatment for dry, sun-damaged skin treatment.
Both Dermatologists and GPs are highly trained and can diagnose and manage key skin concerns. Both can help treat sun damage. In certain circumstances however, the specialist skills of a Dermatologist may be required. They can provide further diagnostic tests or specific treatments.