EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 31 MIN
Your Tretinoin Routine is Missing This
from Create The Best Me · host Carmen Hecox
Have you ever wondered why your tretinoin routine isn’t delivering that “wow” factor you’re after, even after months or years of consistent use with estrogen? In “Your Tretinoin Routine is Missing This,” I get personal about my midlife skincare journey, menopausal skin changes, and the big results I started to see after adding professional laser skin treatments for sagging skin and loss of elasticity. I speak with Karina Moroz of Humminglow Aesthetics Lounge about elevating skincare by combining tretinoin and estradiol with dual Aerolase Neo Elite and ERA Elite laser treatments. We discuss how lasers can boost collagen and tighten skin when tretinoin alone isn't enough for mature, menopausal skin. What You’ll Learn1. Why your tretinoin routine may need a professional upgradeLearn how laser skin, collagen stimulation, and tretinoin combine to address sagging, dullness, and rough texture in mature skin. 2. Ablative vs. non-ablative lasers explained Learn how Aerolase Neo Elite and Era Elite lasers work, what they treat—from pigmentation to skin tightening—and their safe use across skin types. 3. How lasers can supercharge the effectiveness of your skincare Removing superficial barriers with laser resurfacing allows your creams, serums, and hydrators to effectively treat midlife, menopausal skin. 4. What the treatment and healing process actually feels and looks like I share the raw details from burning sensation during treatment to post-laser swelling, peeling, and my dramatic, Halloween-ready healing face. 5. Why post-laser care (and the right products) matter more than ever Hear Karina’s review of post-laser skincare, covering moisturizers, SPF, exosomes, and products like Epicutis that aid collagen and recovery. Music: Title: Ambient Music by MomotMusic Call to Action: 👍 Like this video if you enjoy honest, relatable midlife beauty and anti-aging skincare content 📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep146 https://www.humminglowaesthetics.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@humminglow.aestheticshttps://www.instagram.com/humminglow.aesthetics Related Episode:🎧 Listen to this: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18102227 #YourTretinoinRoutineIsMissingThis #TretinoinRoutine #TretinoinNotWorking #LaserSkinTreatment #MatureSkin #MenopauseSkincare #SkinTightening #CollagenBoost #BeautyOver50 #CreateTheBestMe📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv
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Have you ever wondered why your tretinoin routine isn’t delivering that “wow” factor you’re after, even after months or years of consistent use with estrogen? In “Your Tretinoin Routine is Missing This,” I get personal about my midlife skincare journey, menopausal skin changes, and the big results I started to see after adding professional laser skin treatments for sagging skin and loss of elasticity. I speak with Karina Moroz of Humminglow Aesthetics Lounge about elevating skincare by ...
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