i actually just started using retin a because my skin seemed to break out often. and i didn't like how my skin look for the past 4 weeks, all red and tiny bumps along my jawline, depressing. oh yeah, the skin was really dry looking. and i have oily skin. now it is my 5th week, skin is looking better and smoother. i did exfoliation, and the "new" skin looks radiant. those who are using it, do you use it when you have breakouts or just alternate days regularly? i think that once my skin improves, i will use it every 2-3 days.