This document contains important information about using your treatment. Before you apply
your first dose, please read all of the following information.
This documents refers to the following topical preparations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this Information Leaflet, you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. General treatment information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your Skin + Me Essentials tube contains approximately 8ml of serum compounded by The
Feel Good Pharmacy, Unit 5 Oakwood Business Park, Standard Road, London, NW10 6EX.
The treatment has been prescribed for your skin, and only your skin. Please don\u2019t share this
treatment with anyone else, as it may cause harm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application + Usage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Your treatment is only ever for external<\/strong> use. 2. Contraindications<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatments containing Tretinoin should NOT be used if you are pregnant, Do not use your treatment if you have a known allergy to any of the active ingredients or to 3. Information about your active ingredients and the base serum<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3a. Tretinoin – warnings and precautions<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid using exfoliating products, soaps\/cleaners with a strong drying effect, alcohol products WARNING: TRETINOIN MAY CAUSE HARM TO AN UNBORN BABY IF USED WHILE Our base serum<\/p>\n\n\n\n Base serum ingredients: Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Ethanol, Isopropyl palmitate, Dimethicone, 4. Storage instructions and guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n KEEP THIS MEDICATION OUT OF SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not flush unused medication or pour it down the sink, and do not place it in the general 5. How to report side effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you experience any unwanted side effects, you should contact us via the Dermatology This document contains important information about using your treatment. Before you applyyour first dose, please read all of the following information.This documents refers to the following topical preparations: In this Information Leaflet, you\u2019ll find: 1. General treatment information Your Skin + Me Essentials tube contains approximately 8ml of serum compounded by TheFeel Good Pharmacy, Unit […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"parent":148,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2005","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2005"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2005\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2016,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2005\/revisions\/2016"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u25cf Wash hands before and after you apply your treatment.
\u25cf Wash your face, and allow your skin to completely dry.
\u25cf One dose is to be used once a day<\/strong>, at night time. Gently squeeze 5.5cm
(approximately 0.28ml) of serum onto a clean finger. Use the measuring guide
provided in your Daily Serum pack to measure out the recommended dose.
\u25cf Do not use more treatment than prescribed, or more often or for longer than
instructed. Doing so can increase your chances of experiencing side effects.
\u25cf Apply a thin layer of the serum to your whole face, avoiding the immediate eye area
and mouth. Do not apply to any areas of broken skin.<\/strong>
\u25cf Do not swallow your serum.
\u25cf If you miss a dose, just apply the following evening. Don\u2019t double up on applications.
\u25cf It can take several weeks before you see initial improvements in your skin. The
prescribed treatment plan should be followed as directed by your Prescriber.
\u25cf Do not use your serum past the expiry date printed on the label of your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
breastfeeding or trying to conceive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
the base serum (see section 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you develop an allergic reaction to your treatment then you must stop applying it. For your
reference, signs of an allergic reaction may include rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath;
wheezing; cough; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If in doubt, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice and call 999 in a
medical emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Side effects: <\/strong>There may be a brief initial sensation of warmth or stinging immediately after
applying this medication. Local side effects such as dry skin, redness, itching, rashes,
irritation and mild peeling are common (seen in between one in 10 and one in 100 users).
These effects tend to settle with time. There is also a small chance of an initial flare of acne
and its associated complications including scarring. More severe side effects such as
swelling, blisters, skin burning sensation, eye irritation, skin discolouration, crusting and
significant skin peeling may occur uncommonly (seen in between one in 100 and one in
1000 users). Rarely skin hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) and hypopigmentation
(lightening of the skin) and severe allergic reactions can occur (seen in between one in 1000
and one in 10, 000 users).
There have been 3 case reports of topical Tretinoin being associated with the development
of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. There is no evidence proving it can cause it but if you
have this condition you may not want this treatment and you should stop treatment and
speak to your GP or healthcare provider if you do develop any symptoms. If you experience
any of these more serious skin reactions please stop treatment and contact us for further
advice, or speak to your GP or healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use if your skin is sunburned.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may find that your skin is more sensitive to sunlight and sunburns more easily with
Tretinoin use. An appropriate sunscreen (minimum SPF 30 with UVA and UVB protection)
and\/or protective clothing should be used daily whenever applying tretinoin. Avoid using
sunbeds, tanning lamps and strong sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and scented facial products as this may further irritate your skin. Avoid waxing whilst using
this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PREGNANT. IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, BECOME PREGNANT OR ARE PLANNING A
PREGNANCY WHILST USING THIS MEDICATION OR WITHIN ONE MONTH AFTER
STOPPING TREATMENT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR. PLEASE ENSURE
ADEQUATE CONTRACEPTION IS TAKEN WHILST USING THIS MEDICATION AND
STOP ONE MONTH BEFORE TRYING TO CONCEIVE.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glycerin, Ectoin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 80, Polysilicone-11,
Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Butylated
hydroxytoluene (BHT), Decyl Glucoside, Hexylene Glycol and Caprylyl Glycol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
waste bin. Please ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medication. These measures
are in place to help the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Store in a cool dry place below 25-degree Celsius and out of direct sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use your medication after the expiry date which is shown on the packaging<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support team or talk to your GP or healthcare professional. Also, you can help to make sure
medicines remain as safe as possible for everyone by reporting any unwanted side effects
directly via www.mhra.gov.uk\/yellowcard<\/a> or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play
or Apple App Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last update: 27\/08\/2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"