Retin-A

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Retin-A Cost $100 average cost
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Created 15 days ago

Miracle Product for Those Who Think They Can't Use Retin-A

lilcloclo 2 posts
Worth It
Spent: $50 in Earthsavers Spa (or online)
I am 27 years old and was fighting that in between skin, you know still break out around menstral cycle and showing very early signs of aging, small lines around eyes and just overall dull appearance. I live in the HOT and HUMID South so battle with clogged, over-sized pores, blackheads, shiny,... more »
Updated 24 days ago

Retin A Blog - Irvine, CA

Redredred 2 posts
Not Sure
Spent: $40 in Irvine, CA
It's been 1 week so far and I'm planning to track my progress on here. I want to write down what I'm doing and I hope you guys can help me regulate what I do so that I can achieve the same successful results. what I'm using: Cetaphil Facial Wash (gentle) --> Should I switch to... more »
Updated 4 months ago

4 Months Using Retin-A = Smoother Skin and Smaller Pores

dolphins21 45 posts
Worth It
Spent: $100 in Wisconsin
I use retin-a .05% and will say its the best thing in my regime and I will never go without. You will experience peeling and redness for several weeks while your skin adjusts to using it, but believe me it is well worth it. I've been using it for almost 4 months and my skin is already... more »
Updated 13 months ago

Did Retin A and Hydroquonine Permenantly Damage my Face??-San Jose, CA

San Jose5976 2 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $100 in San Jose, Ca
Hi, I began using Retin 0.1% and Hydriquonine 6% on Sep of this year I used it for about 3 weeks only at night (every other night I might add). I did go out in the sun a few times and I don't know if perhaps I was not well protected with sunscreen. I noticed that I had developed new... more »
Created 14 months ago

Loving Retin A (Tretinoin)

Misty H. 78 posts
Worth It
Spent: $45 in Newport Beach
I have been using Tretinoin for the past 9 months. I have really been pleased with the results. I had a facelift, brow lift and fat transfer last November. I asked my Plastic Surgeon what is the best thing I can do to maintain the results and he said use Retin A/Tretinoin. I have some skin... more »
Created 15 months ago

UHHHHMAZING RESULTS! (Terrible Acne, but Now, Clear Soft Skin)

mary_in_chicago 4 posts
Worth It
Spent: $15 in Kaiserslautern, Germany
Pros- My face IMMEDIATLY tightened and I could feel the product working. Worked extremely well with mildly severe acne. (combination skin) After a month of use, my skin has NEVER looked better. (used Retin-A at night and a 5% Benzoyl Peroxide in the morning.) Cons- Dryness did occur...used... more »
Created 5 days ago

Used Retin A - Vancouver, BC

lightbulb 8 posts
Worth It
Spent: $24 in Vancouver, Canada
I was using a higher priced French label which had retin A in it and was okay with the result compared to any other store bought product but then realized the cost difference between prescription retin A and my tried and true product . I switched to the medical grade and found the results much... more »
Created 7 days ago

More Wrinkles - Houston, TX

msmissy 3 posts
Not Sure
Spent: $70 in Houston, tx
Been using generic .05% retin A for 3 days only. I am 40 and been told I look 30. have no wrinkles or acne. Using Retin-A for anti-wrinkles. However 3 days in its use, I have so many apparent wrinkles especially under my eyes which I never had before. My 15 year daughter told me I look 50... more »
Updated 9 days ago

Retin-A for Pre-mature Aging & Mild Acne

Megan P 1,212 posts
Not Sure
Spent: $10 in seattle, Wa
I just started using Retin-A last night. I actually have the generic one, but my dermatologist said it works the same. Today, I don't see any difference, but I wouldn't expect to this quickly. I'm only suppose to apply it every third night at first. It's hard not to rush it.... more »
Created 24 days ago

Retin A Works - Dallas, TX

dvorkinax 4 posts
Worth It
Spent: $50 in Dallas Tx.
Retin A works and you have to use it for an extended period of time, although, just after a week my face looked very smooth. It makes your face red for a little bit and that's why I apply it at night to my face and neck. I don't really notice any burning or stinging, just a teeny bit of... more »
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Retin-A Information

Tretinion (sold as Retin-A and Avita for acne, and Renova for wrinkle reduction) is a derivative of Vitamin A that treats acne whiteheads or blackheads (comedones) by increasing skin cell turnover.  Retin-A reduces the number of blocked pores by increasing skin cell turnover.

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