Frankly, I'd bathe in tretinoin or tazarotene if I could, becasue retinoids do so much to improve the appearance of aging skin. It is not only safe, but recommended on the hands, neck, and chest, especially if you are doing any laser or peel treatments. Of course, daily sunscreen is a must.
Can Retin A or Renova be used on the chest and neck?
I am using Retin A micro gel .04% on my face for the last two weeks. I have much sun damage on my face and neck as well from years of outdoor swimming. Is it worth trying Retin A or Renova on my neck and chest? I'm going to try complete sun avoidance this summer and only go out to swim after 6PM. Would it be better to try IPL or would a few months of Retin A or Renova yield better results? What strength would be best for neck and chest? I'm worried about the cost as well, as the 40 gram tube of Retin A micro gel cost me $170.00. Why is this SO expensive?
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