MENARINI TRETINOIN GEL USP 0.05%

KSh1,460

Menarini Tretinoin Gel 0.05% is a prescription-strength retinoid treatment that speeds up cell turnover to clear acne, refine skin texture, and reduce fine lines. Its olive-oil-based gel formula is more hydrating than many retinoid gels, but it should be introduced gradually, used only at night, and combined with daily sunscreen.

Key Ingredients & Their Benefits

Tretinoin (0.05%): A retinoid (vitamin A derivative) that accelerates skin cell turnover, helps unclog pores, reduces acne, and improves skin texture and fine lines.
Propylene Glycol: Acts as a humectant, helping the gel spread evenly and retain moisture.
PEG-4 Olivate & PEG-7 Olive Oil Esters: Provide a slightly emollient, oil-derived base (from olive) that helps the gelatinous texture feel less drying than some other tretinoin gels.
Carbomer & Triethanolamine: Help give the product its gel consistency and stabilize pH.
Preservatives (Methyl / Propyl Hydroxybenzoate): To maintain product integrity.

Product Features & Usage

Prescription-strength retinoid: 0.05% is a common “mid-strength” tretinoin, useful for acne treatment and early anti-aging.
Gel formulation: The olive-oil-based gel feels more emollient than alcohol-based gels, which some users find less irritating.
Non-comedogenic: Helps clear clogged pores (comedones) over time.
Improves skin renewal: Helps shed old skin cells, which can fade post-acne marks and smooth texture.

How to Use

Use at night, on clean, fully dry skin. Several sources recommend waiting a few minutes after washing before applying.
Apply a pea-sized amount (or a small thin layer) to the treatment area.
Start slowly: Beginners often use it every other night, then increase as tolerated.
Follow with a moisturiser after the gel dries to reduce irritation.
In the morning, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen — tretinoin increases sun sensitivity