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Retin A day by day update

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  • Cost: $60
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Trying this out to improve skin tone and prevent...

  • 20 Sep 2012

Trying this out to improve skin tone and prevent wrinkles. I'm 31 with some sun damage and old acne scars. I know it's going to get worst before it gets better. I've been using it for 2 days now and my skin is tender. It's a little red and starting to peel. I'm def NOT going to use it tonight. I may wait 2 days before applying again.

Day 3, my face is on FIRE! It hurts so bad to put...

  • 21 Sep 2012
Day 3, my face is on FIRE! It hurts so bad to put lotion on, but I did exfoliate last night. I didn't use Retin A last night and I'm not going to tonight either. My friend advised me to use Burt's Bees radiant moisturizer. I want to post pics as soon as I learn how to on iPad. I've been taking daily photos.

I didn't use retin a for 3 days and my skin was...

  • 24 Sep 2012
I didn't use retin a for 3 days and my skin was still peeling a little. I've been using moisturizer with sunscreen in it in a.m. and using Lubriderm frequently through it day. I exfoliated last night (day 6) and and used retin A again. My skin this a.m. feels smooth, with light peeling. It's not too red yet either. I will probably put it on again tonight since I don't have to be at work for 2 days. I don't wear make up, but considering Bare Minerals for when I'm with clients.
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Comments (3)

Megan P (Community Manager) 21 Sep 2012

Good job on listening to your skin & choosing to skip a night or two when needed! I used Retin-A for about 9 months, and although I didn't have a ton of sun damage the little bit that I had was definitely gone. Hopefully you see the same thing! :)

Be prepared that it can sometimes make your acne flare up. :-/ Those of us who have struggled with Acne always seem to dread that thought!

fattransfergirl and Carmen in Namibia are just a little ahead of you with their experiences, so they might be great people for you to touch base with. They are super nice! :)

Deucegirl7272 24 Sep 2012
Thanks Megan! Luckily, I took Accutane in high school and I'm not prone to break outs! You think it will help with black heads though?
Megan P (Community Manager) 24 Sep 2012

Here is a Q&A where the board certified doctors who volunteer on RealSelf have shared their thoughts on that:

Can Retin-a Remove Blackheads and White Heads Without Extraction?

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