For a full demonstration, click on the video below: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5Z117Npn5y_Z7A.html

I am using with salicylic acid face wash and results are awesome

Longer hair looks good on youuuu

She’s majestic 😍

Wow Melissa quite informative

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

🙂❤️

Hey Melissa, thank hou for your video. I am just getting into Retinols and bought thjs exact one from TO. If I also have the Paula's Skin BHA and AHA and I also use Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide, how would I use Retionol in my routine please? For example, would I use the PC BHA on Monday and then Retinol on Tuesday & Wednesday and then my PV AHA on Thursday etc? xx

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

3 ай бұрын

Hey! :) That's correct! Avoid using them in the same routine (except for Niacinamide; that one can be used with any of the treatments you have). So, either use one in the morning and the other in the evening, or use them on different evenings. See here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5Z117Npn5y_Z7A.htmlsi=olHGlIK_MfBaRDJm

Melissa can we use vitamin c suspension 8 month its shelf life is 6 month?kindly tell me..because i want finished

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

This is after opening. Shelf life is three years. But it will still be good to use if it has stayed the same color.

I'm 16 years old with an oily skin. I'm suffer from the Fungal acne+acne black spot (pih)🙂last 3 years! you suggest me which products best for me? 😭please

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

5 ай бұрын

Hey! 😊 If you suspect you have fungal acne, I recommend seeing a doctor or dermatologist to get the right treatments. Also, make sure to use a cleanser that's suitable for your oily skin, ideally a foaming cleanser. 😊

@abbiscorner

4 ай бұрын

for fungal acne try using nizoral shampoo on the area good or fungi

Can i use it with bioderma atoderm cream ( it has pentylene glycol , caprylyl glycol , niacinamide along with other ingredients but they are not mentioned on your list ) ?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

9 ай бұрын

Yes you can :)

Hello Melissa :) is it okay if i apply retinol at night after cleanser, and in the morning i only wash with water alone then apply vitamin c? I hate cleaning my face a lot especially that it's very dry 😅

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

3 ай бұрын

Yes, that's fine.

hi! can I combine niacinamide + alpha arbutin and the 0.2% retinol - all from the ordinary? thank you!

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

11 ай бұрын

yes, you can.

Is it okay if I would use a cleaner with Citric Acid before applying a retinol? And also is it okay if I use after retinol a Blithe Targeted Blemish Serum Niacinamide 5.0? (the cleaner is from SKIN&LAB Barrierderm Mild Foam Cleanser 2.0% and contains: Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Betaine, Panthenol, Potassium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-67, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Lecithin, 1,2-hexanediol, Milk Protein Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NS, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine)

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

yes, that is not an issue.

@Sunny_omor533

6 ай бұрын

​@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial tysm!!

*I cant use it with the ordinary ascorbic acid with alpha arbutin?*

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

5 ай бұрын

You can; however, they do not layer well together since both are water-free formulations. You can use The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin in the morning and Retinol in the evening.

Please tell me which cleanser should I buy? I’m new to it. Which cleanser of CeraVe?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

What's your skin type? :)

@Mawi_Ali

6 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial dry

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

@@Mawi_Ali Have a look at CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser :)

@Mawi_Ali

6 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial okay thank you so much for replying, so kind of you ❣️☺️

My biggest insecurity is my crowfeets. They're not deep but they exist and you said we shouldn't use retinol on that area! How can I treat them at home? 😢

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

24 күн бұрын

You can use Retinol or a Peptide Serum or Cream for your crow's feet. However, with Retinol, the strength and formulation matter. While The Ordinary's Retinol 0.2% may not be an issue for you, it could be drying or irritating for some people. In that case, it's best to opt for a Retinol Eye Serum or Cream, as they are usually much gentler for such a thin and potentially sensitive area.

@NasrinZzzz

24 күн бұрын

​@@MelissaVanDijkOfficialThanks a lot ❤

Can we use it with Laniege cream skin refiner, Melissa?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can!

Can you tell me what moisturizer and sunscreen you use with your retinol?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Choose based on your skin type. This means opting for a richer lotion or cream if you have dry skin, and for oily skin, a gel or light lotion would be better. The same principle applies to sunscreen.

I have so many pores with also blackheads and large pores. I have pigmentation and dull face. I'm going to turn 20 in December. Should i use retinol 0.2% ? Or differin gel?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

9 ай бұрын

I would recommend using Differin Gel or Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream, especially for your concerns! However, when it comes to blackheads, it's truly best to see an esthetician and get them extracted. Topical products have a hard time addressing them, and I believe it's nearly impossible to treat deeply embedded ones with over-the-counter solutions.

If I use this at night can I sleep with it and wash in the morning and then apply spf 50+suncream

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Yes :)

I'm 38 years old with an oily skin. I'm a beginner for retinol. can I use the ordinary 0.5 retinol in squalane on oily skin as a beginner?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

As a beginner I would go with the 0,2%

Dear I have one doubt…Applying retinol at night and in morning after washing face we can apply these Vitamin c serum ?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

3 ай бұрын

Yes you can :)

At the samr time Can i use retinol,niacinamide & glycolic acid?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

10 ай бұрын

no, use them on different evenings for best results!

Please suggest me anything for smile wrinkles? They are getting prominent

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

Technically, the only option for treating smile lines is through mechanical treatment, so visiting a doctor would be your best choice for procedures like fillers. However, I also think you should embrace your smile lines, as they signify that you are a happy person.

Can this be used on a person with both fungal acne and acne as well

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

Hmm, the oils included may be problematic, so I would rather go with Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream if available.

Hi greag effort u r doing thanks for allthisi jst wanna ask does it make skin like baby skin??

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by that? 🤔

@bushrahussaini8603

Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial I mean to say that using retinol makes skin as beautiful as baby’s Is it true?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@bushrahussaini8603 Of course not. If you want to know what it does, you can read this: incidecoder.com/ingredients/retinol

Hi.. If my cleanser has salicylic acid, does it mean I can't use it with this 0.2 retinol? Thanks

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

What cleanser do you use?

@justg6231

6 ай бұрын

the Cosrx salicylic acid cleanser, and sometimes if it's not available, I use Derma Natufian salicylic acid foam cleanser+

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

Hm... it may work. However, if sensitivities or dryness should occur, keep them in separate routines and use a non-exfoliating acid cleanser instead when using TO Retinol :)

Can i use irdinary retinol 0.2% with ordinary multi peptide serum?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

Yes :)

@adritakhanom7567

6 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial do i need to use ordinary multi peptide serum before retinol or after retinol?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

@@adritakhanom7567 Before :)

CBU , centennial, fanshawe college Which one to go for business analytics ??

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I recommend using chatGPT

I used it but now i have some acne on my face. Can I continue it or leave it?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

10 ай бұрын

check this video: kzread.infobbzvJihwlFg

what is the shelf life of this Retinol after opening the bottle?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

3 months en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Period-after-opening_symbol#:~:text=The%20period%2Dafter%2Dopening%20symbol,number%20of%20months%20or%20years.

@sunilatahir

Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial That was helpful ❤️

can we use under the eyes or we need a separate eye cream with retinol for eyes related issues

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

You can use it under they eyes, since it is a low % (0,2)

@hiraimtiaz3514

Жыл бұрын

thank you , 💝

Is good for milia and little bumps?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

depends on the little bumps ;)

I just got it will try it now 1st time .. anyone usin.. how is your experience ?

@lilyahmed4999

Ай бұрын

Started 2 weeks ago, alternative days. 1st applying niacinamide serum,thn retinol and layering with ceramide moisturizer. Got blackheads and my skin is thinning i feel. It's purging i think.

Just wondering why need to keep it in fridge?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

6 ай бұрын

Retinol is sensitive to heat and light, and TO Retinol is a very basic formulation, so to ensure the benefits, it's best to store it in the fridge. 😊

I can use everynight ?thank you for sharing

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

2 ай бұрын

See here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5Z117Npn5y_Z7A.htmlsi=I3cKYCUfHKO12eKE

Why i am still purging using the ordinary retinol 0.2 retinol in 3 months , I use it 3 times a week, and pimple still coming but only 1 to 2 pimple only.

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

8 ай бұрын

It could be the squalane causing issues. I've also experienced problems with it, especially in leave-on serum formulations. You might want to consider switching to a lighter formulation, like the Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream at 0.1%. It's almost gel-like and absorbs quickly.

@godwinvlogs4553

8 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial do i have to stop using retinol?? i am using also celateque hydration moisturizer after retinol, is it okay?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

8 ай бұрын

The Ordinary one, yes, and switch to a different formulation like the one I've mentioned above. However, what's your skin type? Because if it isn't dry, it could also be the combo of TO Retinol and your moisturizer, which may just be too rich for you.

@godwinvlogs4553

7 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial i have oily skin type, what is best moisturizer for me??

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

7 ай бұрын

@@godwinvlogs4553 In that case, I recommend using a light gel or lotion Retinol formulation, as Retinol Serums are typically formulated in an oil, which can be too rich for oilier skin types. I suggest using a hydrating toner, essence, or serum instead of a moisturizer, as your skin lacks hydration (water), not oil. If you really want to use a moisturizer, opt for a gel-type formulation.

Can I use BHAs/AHAs in the morning?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Technically, yes. Just remember, if you have prolonged sun exposure, protect your skin with a good sunscreen.

@jenniferfoggs

10 ай бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thanks :)

Is it ok if I use a moisturizer after this?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Yes :)

Is it good for dry skin???

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I still suggest following up with their Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA afterward.

whoops i been using salicylic acid at the same time

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Well, if you do not experience any irritation, it should be alright :)

Best which time used over night put in face oky or no

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

yes, ideally in the evening.

@mitagurung4456

Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thanku mem

@mitagurung4456

Жыл бұрын

And welkly haw many time put in my face mem

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@mitagurung4456

Can i use this and then makeup?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean in the evening? Yes, this can work.

Suggest me best retinol for acne & scars skin

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Differin Gel (Adapalene which is a Retinoid).

@Iozed09

Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial only retinol 🙏

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

CeraVe, Geek & Gorgeous (0,05% Retinal), or Paula's Choice (0,3%) have great lightweight non-oily formulations :)

My retinoid color is blue wtf

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

20 күн бұрын

Hmm? 😳 That shouldn't be its color...

Is it safe to use as a beginer? cuz i never use a retinol before...

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Yes, this can work. See here for a more in-depth guide: How to use The Ordinary Retinol 0,2% in Squalane: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5Z117Npn5y_Z7A.html or have a look at CeraVe's Retinol serum: How to use CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmejx9BwYt3Kito.html

What happens if I don't refrigerate it?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Well if you store it in a cool dark place, not much. But if you keep it at room temperature of 19-21 degrees Celcius or more, it will lose its efficacy quickly, and as a result, you will not get any benefits. So it probably will only last part of the three months.

@zizazigazi1569

Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial is it safe to store even in a freezer?

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@zizazigazi1569 hm, why would you do that? 🤔

@zizazigazi1569

Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial just curious hahaha

@MelissaVanDijkOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@zizazigazi1569 You can put it into the freezer if you want to store it for years. But I do not see any reason to do this. Still, if you are using it daily, it will not work, so storing it in the fridge is ideal.