RIP tret 0.05%, I give up

I’ve tried for at least a year now to make tret 0.05% work for me and I’m finally giving up. No matter what I try, I molt like a lizard. I’ve buffered it on top of moisturizers, I use it twice a week at most, I’ve made sure to include an exfoliant in my weekly routine, I’ve slathered moisturizers on top…. No matter what, I peel. I can’t believe some of y’all are out here using 0.1% everyday without looking like you have a perpetual sunburn peel!

I know there’s a 0.025%, but is it even worth it? I think I’m probably better off trying a retinal (and I know I can tolerate a retinol without issue). Anyway, just a rant. Where my fellow tret lizards at?!🦎

ETA: thanks for all the feedback and suggestions everyone! A lot of people brought up that I’m not using tret frequently enough to adjust; just to clarify, I was using it more frequently at first, but the peeling never stopped. Lots of people pointing out that 0.025% is just as effective and that I should give it a shot: I will! Also several people being VERY sassy and telling me to “do yOuR reSeArcH” like ok chillllll I was following the advice of my derm, trying to give my skin time to adjust. This isn’t life or death y’all! I tagged my post with “humor”!