Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Retinol, retinal, tretinoin, Retin-A — they all sound the same and the confusion is completely understandable. But getting this right is one of the most impactful things you can do for aging skin.
Triple board-certified dermatologist @dr.mamina Dr. Mamina Turegano walks through the full retinoid hierarchy: what each one does, how strong each one is, and which to start with depending on your skin type. She covers the sandwich method for sensitive skin, short-contact therapy for people who can't tolerate it directly, how to onboard without irritation, which actives you should never pair with a retinoid, and why the French dermatologist telling you to use it once a week is probably wrong.
If you've ever bought a retinol and given up on it, this is the video you needed first.
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/EqnYY8X9dho
Retinol, retinal, tretinoin, Retin-A — they all sound the same and the confusion is completely understandable. But getting this right is one of the most impactful things you can do for aging skin.
Triple board-certified dermatologist @dr.mamina Dr. Mamina Turegano walks through the full retinoid hierarchy: what each one does, how strong each one is, and which to start with depending on your skin type. She covers the sandwich method for sensitive skin, short-contact therapy for people who can't tolerate it directly, how to onboard without irritation, which actives you should never pair with a retinoid, and why the French dermatologist telling you to use it once a week is probably wrong.
If you've ever bought a retinol and given up on it, this is the video you needed first.
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/EqnYY8X9dho
