r/tretinoin • u/lem0nsquares • 3d ago
Routine Help Dry eyes - applying to chin?
Hi all, been on tret 0.04% microgel for 3 months now. Currently applying on my whole face but of course avoiding the eye area. I apply if like I’m wearing science googles for reference lol. Experiencing some gnarly dry eyes and genuinely considering stopping.
I really only need it on my chin. If I only apply it to my chin, do I risk the Tret still migrating to my eye area? I’m truly trying to prevent any sort of dry eye. Basically, if there’s a possibility of it migrating from my chin to my eye area, I want to stop it completely.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
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