My doctor recently prescribed Retin-A (tretinoin cream) to me, im 16, i've only been using it for about a week now every night and my face is really dry, what is the best moisturizer i can use?
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Yes topical retinoids are safe for teenage patients!
Retinoids come in different strengths and vehicles. They help to clean out and
unclog pores, which is a major contributing factor in the development of acne.
Retin-A does firm up skin by
stimulating collagen remodeling and thickening the epidermis which
strengthens skin and improves wrinkles wherever you use it – face, neck,
chest, hands….. It also treats acne and improves actinic keratosis
or precancerous lesions caused by sun exposure.
We do not advise mixing Retin-A with your moisturizer and applying on your upper and lower eyelid. For under eye cream, we suggest looking for a product formulated for the delicate eye area with a potent combination of proxylane, blueberry extract, and a complex of flavonoids and synergistic ...