Tretin Tretinoin Cream USP 0.1% 30G 03/2028

0.1 tretinoin cream: Tretin product facts

Tretin Tretinoin Cream USP 0.1% 30G is a 0.1 tretinoin cream from the Tretin brand. It contains tretinoin USP at 0.1% w/w in a 30G pack. Tretinoin is used for acne, uneven skin tone, fine lines and signs of sun damage.

Tretinoin is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. This internationally manufactured stock is sold through an international retail model. Check the rules where you live, including import requirements, and speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use, especially if pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Last reviewed: September 2026.

Key facts

This tretinoin cream USP 0.1% presentation is also available to compare with other tretinoin products and tretinoin creams.

How 0.1 tretinoin cream is generally used

1. Read the label and follow directions from your prescriber or pharmacist. Amount and frequency should be individualised.
2. Cleanse gently and allow the skin to dry before applying any product.
3. Use a pea-sized amount as a thin layer on the area advised by your clinician.
4. Avoid the eyes, lips, nostrils, mouth and broken or irritated skin. Wash your hands after application unless treating the hands.
5. Start slowly if advised, use a gentle moisturiser if dryness develops and apply sunscreen during the day. This is general information about using tretinoin cream in the UK, not a personal prescription.
6. Stop and seek advice if irritation is severe, persistent or accompanied by swelling, hives or breathing difficulty.

Do not apply more product or use it more often to try to speed up a change. Avoid strong exfoliating acids, harsh scrubs or other irritating treatments unless a clinician has advised you to use them.

Who should speak to a clinician first

Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before using this cream if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Ask for advice if you are new to higher-strength tretinoin, have very sensitive, sunburned or damaged skin, or use another active treatment. Seek prompt advice if severe irritation develops or does not settle.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tretin 0.1% cream?

Tretin 0.1% cream is a 30G cream containing tretinoin USP 0.1% w/w. It is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. The Tretin brand presentation is intended for acne, uneven skin tone, fine lines and signs of sun damage. A clinician should confirm whether it is appropriate for your circumstances.

What is 0.1% tretinoin cream used for?

The product use context includes tretinoin for acne and tretinoin for fine lines, as well as uneven skin tone and signs of sun damage. Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative and topical retinoid. The application area and treatment plan depend on professional advice, not on this page alone.

Is this strength suitable for beginners?

At 0.1% w/w, this is a higher-strength tretinoin cream. If you are new to topical tretinoin, speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use, particularly if your skin is dry, sensitive, sunburned or damaged. If advised to start, use a pea-sized amount and introduce it cautiously.

Can I buy tretinoin cream in the UK?

Tretinoin is prescription-only in the UK. This Tretin tretinoin cream is internationally manufactured stock sold through an international retail model. Check local rules, including import requirements, and speak to a pharmacist or doctor before ordering or use.

Can tretinoin be used during pregnancy?

Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Professional advice should guide any decision about this 0.1% strength. Do not rely on an online product page to decide whether tretinoin is suitable for you.

What should be avoided in the same routine?

Do not add strong exfoliating acids, harsh scrubs or other irritating actives without professional advice. Ask before using another retinoid or a high-strength product in the same routine. If dryness or peeling develops, use a gentle moisturiser and ask a clinician whether the frequency should change.

Product information is not medical advice. Tretinoin is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. This internationally manufactured stock is sold through an international retail model. Check the rules where you live, including import requirements, and speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use, especially if pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.