Retin-A to Improve Loose, Crepey Eyelid Skin?

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 be worn to protect the eyes when you are outside during the day. Also remember that rubbing the eyes increases fine lines and discoloration around the eye.

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 tretinoin that may be much better tolerated for lower eyelids than all prior predecessors. One should first allow the face get acclimated for a couple weeks prior to applying it to lower... more

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 results.

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 face and typically more sensitive, one should use a lower strength and smaller amounts. In addition, retin-a can be drying to the lower eyelid skin which could result in irritation and... more