[Routine Help] Has anyone just given up on tretinoin?

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I have tried incorporating tretinoin into my routine a few times now. The problem is my skin loves salicylic acid and I don't want to give that up, especially since I shave regularly and it helps prevent ingrowns.In the past I tried .05 tretinoin every other day and every third day, and only using SA in the AM. I also tried the same thing with curology using their very low strength .009 formula (though it also had azelaic acid which may have made it more irritating). No matter what, I eventually either get flaking or hot skin, which leads to me believe my moisture barrier is damaged. I've also had similar issues using adapalene.So, now I'm just thinking I might give up on tret altogether and go back to a milder retinol (in my case, I've used Cerave skin renewing retinol serum without issue). Maybe I will try tret again in the future and only use it like... once a week. But I'm not sure.
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