Tretinoin 0.025% (Retin-A)
$11.05
Retin-A 25 contains Tretinoin 0.025% cream, a gentler strength for acne and improving skin texture and fine lines.
Drug Information
5 reviews for Tretinoin 0.025% (Retin-A)
Retin-A contains Tretinoin 0.025%.
Tretinoin is a retinoid (a form of vitamin A) used on the skin. It treats acne by unblocking pores and helps improve skin texture, fine lines and uneven skin tone.
It comes in different strengths. The lower strength (0.025%) is gentler and good for starting, while stronger strengths (0.05% and 0.1%) work faster but can cause more irritation.
What is it used for?
- Acne, including blackheads and whiteheads
- Fine lines and rough skin caused by the sun (photo-ageing)
- Uneven skin tone
How does it work?
Tretinoin speeds up the renewal of skin cells. This stops dead cells from blocking pores and helps new, smoother skin come to the surface.
This information is written in simple words to help you understand this product. It does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Read these points before you start. If any of them apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
- It is for use on the skin only. Keep it away from your eyes, mouth and inside your nose.
- Do not use it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not use it if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
- It makes your skin much more sensitive to sunlight. Use sunscreen every day and avoid sunbeds.
- Do not use it on eczema, cuts, sunburn or broken skin.
- Avoid harsh soaps, scrubs, waxing and other drying or irritating products on the same area.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every other medicine, vitamin or herbal product you use.
- Keep this product out of the reach and sight of children.
Like all medicines, Retin-A can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Common side effects
- Dry, peeling skin
- Redness, burning or stinging
- Acne may look worse in the first few weeks
- Skin more sensitive to sun and wind
These are usually mild and often get better as your body gets used to it. Tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Stop using it and get medical help straight away if you notice:
- Severe redness, swelling, blistering or crusting
- Swelling of the face or eyes
This is not a complete list. If you notice anything unusual, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Wash your face with a mild cleanser and wait 20 to 30 minutes until your skin is fully dry.
- At night, apply a pea-sized amount as a thin layer over the whole face (or affected area). Avoid the eyes, mouth and corners of the nose.
- Start every 2 to 3 nights, then use it every night as your skin gets used to it.
- Use a moisturiser in the morning and sunscreen every day.
- It can take 6 to 12 weeks to see results for acne, and several months for skin texture.
If you miss a dose: Apply it as soon as you remember, then carry on as normal. Do not use extra to make up.
If you use too much: If you accidentally swallow some, contact a doctor, pharmacist or poison control centre for advice.
How to store it: Keep it in its original pack at room temperature (below 25°C / 77°F), away from heat, damp and direct sunlight. Do not use it after the expiry date.
- QWhy is my skin peeling on Retin-A?
- A
Peeling and dryness are common at first. Use it less often and moisturise. It usually settles after a few weeks.
- QWhich strength of Retin-A should I start with?
- A
Most people start with 0.025%. Stronger strengths are used once your skin is used to it, or if your doctor advises.
- QCan I use Retin-A with other acne treatments?
- A
Some combinations can irritate the skin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before combining.

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