If you have tolerated Retin A on your face then you will most likely tolerate around your eyelids. Remember the eyelid skin is thin and your eyes will be sensitive to products placed on the eyelid skin. Use only a small amount and you may want to start every other day rather then every day. Sunglasses should... more
Retin-A to improve loose, crepey eyelid skin?
Can you use Retin A on your eyelids? Will it improve the texture of loose crepey eyelid skin? I use it on my face and tolerate it very well -- no irritation or redness and I love the healthy glow I have from it. Would love it to have the same effect on my eyelids which look very dull by comparison.
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A: Atralin most appropriate Retin-A for lower eyelid wrinkles
There is not a topical product, prescription-strength or OTC that has better science than topical retinoid in terms of reduction of fine lines, improvement of texture, and stimulation of collagen. Prescription-only Atralin (combination of topical tretinoin and hyaluronic acid) is a new generation of topical... more
A: Retin A will work
We have been recommending the use of RetinA in the periporbital region for two decades. I is important to apply sparingly to prevent drip into the eyes, which would be irritating. It an option to improve fine periorbital lies and brown dicoloration. Be sure to use sunscreen during thr day for best... more
A: Topic retin-A is an effective product to use on lower eyelid skin
Topic retin-A is an effective product to use on lower eyelid skin. Retin A or tretinoic acid containing products can be used on lower eyelid skin to help with skin texture and improvement. However, caution should be taken to not get it in the eyes and since the lower eyelid skin is thinner than the remaining... more
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