I did the mistake to use hemorroid cream as I read that it works well for eye bags. The cream had cortison and my skin thinned a bit. This causes the blood vains to shine through and you can see it as a reddish area close to the eye. i read great things about retinol / retin-a that could help my skin getting thicker to hide the red area. What would you recommend in my case? Retinol cremes or Retin-A / Tretinoin? I read that some people got worse eye shadows after using Retin-A.
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Thanks for your question, it is very interesting! I wouldn't think the tretinoin would have much to do with your sport or training if it is indoors. You would just want to use the tretinion slowly at first, perhaps start once a week at bedtime, and gradually build up use as your skin...
Applying tretinoin over an occlusive cream will be a waste of your time and money. Apply the tretinoin in the evenings after cleaning your face. If you have dry skin, a light moisture cream can be applied over it to help prevent irritation and dryness.
Thank you for your question.In my experience, tretinoin or any other topical retinoid is effective in skin rejuvenation and anti-aging effects. With that being said, results take months to over a year to achieve. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your ...