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Retin - A Saved my Self Esteem

I live in Australia and hadn't ever bothered with...

  • 23 Oct 2013
I live in Australia and hadn't ever bothered with sunscreen as a result I built up years of sun damage and at 44 ended up with awful skin, pigmentation wrinkles, sunscreen and retin- a use over 2 years has helped soften wrinkles and even out skin tone, I use 0.5% It's a long term commitment , the first couple of weeks I was sore and flaky my skin didn't start to look better for about 6 weeks and then gradually got better and better, it is so important when using this creme to use a good zinc oxide based sunscreen as your skin will burn easy and ruin all your efforts , the eye area responded well and has erased my embedded crows feet, I still have work on my forehead but the result so far is softer, I am booked in for some Botox on the weekend so that will help with those forehead lines, I will continue to use my retin a and sunscreen forever as I am more than happy with results

Still amazing

  • 3 Nov 2013
My skin is still getting better daily, I have had Botox to the forehead since and all the lines have gone completely in the forehead, I am so happy with this creme I will use it forever

Still amazing

  • 3 Nov 2013
Well not quite erased all the wrinkles but lots better
Dr Arge

A tube lasts me about 6 month, so 2 tubes a year at 40 dollars each ....I will never again buy expensive cremes I am now a dedicated sunscreen user and sunscreen is now part of my every day routine ....

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  • FSRB
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  • February 26, 2014
Wow!! You look great!!
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Thank you for your lovely comments
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Hi Mandy, I started using tretinoin 1% last weekend. I have a military ball to go to in March. I am 32 and have fine lines on my forehead. Do you think it will help by then? Also, I hear all the time about the product causing redness and peeling. Should I stop use before so the side effects fade? Also, I read you use the Derma roller with retin a. Did you always use it or was this new? TIA!
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Hi with me I had some peeling and reddens for about a month, I guess I would start after your ball as it will irritate your skin initially, i started using the derma roller maybe a couple month in, my lines have Most defiantly softened I started to notice after a couple of months of constant treatment x I hope that helps :)
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Hi Mandy. I'm just wondering how things are now that you're using the dermaroller less. Is the any difference in the results?
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Oops sorry...when I re-read your posts I noticed you wrote that you use Nivea....is that the facewash/cream and is there a specific one you use?
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Thanks for your comments I am pleased you are also having good results I call it my youth in a bottle, I wash my face with baby wash soap free, it causes me no irritation at all I use cetaophil and QV wash sometimes too, the Nivia u use is the Q10 Creme I find this perfect and also no irritation, I have found baby products and simple plain moistureizer to be the best xxx Good luck and nice chatting x
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mandy which brand of sunblock do you use on a daily basis please? There are so many available..& most leave a shiny residue. Appreciate your input Shoni
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I use invisible zinc and the brand name is the same invisible zinc most pharmacys stock this brand it's amazing no shinny residue
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ta` lovey! lol! i'll buy some this very day. The other members are telling the truth, the discipline you have used in taking care of your skin has paid off remarkable y. Your skin is not just clear, its radiently beautiful. Enjoy it Thankyou for your kind help. nb another ques if i may do you use a weekly face mask? if yes, what do you find best?
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Hi thank you for your comments, I don't use a face mask just my Nivea, sunscreen and retin -a you will love the invisible zinc small amount will go a long way xxxxx all the best
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Hi you do look great :) I've been using tretonin too for nearly 7 months now and definetly have seen results ....skin texture and tighter pores ..hardly any acne breakouts...I'm staying on it especially under my eyes to try to improve collagen production there since I've read that it builds the layers under the skin and I have dark circles plus tear troughs and some lines there (worst problem area :) ) I really hope to achieve any result there even if I have to stick with it longer.May I also know which facewash you use (that doesnt irritate your skin) and what do you use to moisturize? I use ponds cream for dry skin and happy with it.Wish you more and more improvment for your skin!
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I am glad to hear you like your results, but I was hoping to hear better outcomes for circles, troughs, and lines. I started Retin a one month ago for adult acne and freaked out because of wrinkles it caused. Can you say if you worsened after starting Retin A? I was hoping that this is a side effect since I never much noticed before.....
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Hi Mandy. Did you found your skin got stronger, more resilient and tighter in terms of the collagen working better?
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It really looks like your skin has gained "volume" as well. Would you say it has?
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The texture is thicker and defiantly tighter my skin was thin and almost see through it's back to a normal thickness now, I use a derma a derma roller three times a week but the creme has defiantly tightened and thickened my skin
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Looking at it yep it dose
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Thank you Mandy. That really helps. By the way you photos are the most realistic and accurate on the web. Very clear and one can see everything. Funny question but dud you notice any hair loss while using retin a? Thanks for replying so quickly!
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Hi Mandy. Just spoke to the people at white lotus dermarollers. They say once every two weeks is better, as it keeps your skin time for the collagenase to break down the damaged collagen from the rolling. This is done after 2 weeks and then the collagen builds. More than that may cause inflammation which is not good for the skin
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Thank you soooo much for that I guess thinking bout it. It makes perfect sense, I really appreciate you sharing that info and will now drop back to once every 2 weeks Thanks
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Hi Mandy. I hope you don't mind all my questions. My situation is that I damaged my forehead and scalp skin by using Regaine for mild hair loss. It caused my skin to stretch a bit. I've had it surgically fixed but the skin tissue itself is still a bit lax and soft. There isn't much alternative but I'm hoping Retin A will make the skin stronger, not softer, restore the strong elasticity it once had so that it functions better. Your skin looks like it literally has built up a few millimetres! I actually want retin a to make my skin firmer(harder) not softer. Would you say it does this?
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Hi I don't mind the questions it's nice chatting to you, I would certainly say it has thickend my skin and made it firmer with out a doubt, my skin is smooth and firm I think for you as you have described your skin, it sounds perfect and will certainly improve your skin, awful that the regain done that too you I hope this works for you, I guess it is not an overnight fix but it has defiantly been a fix for me
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Hi Mandy. I just tried some and unfortunately it has a very strong and immediate hormonal effect on me, as retin a blocks the androgen receptors in the body. Both men and women have these. This is the second time I've tried it. Guess I'll just keep going with dermaroller and niacinimide. Thanks
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O No sorry to hear that I wish you all the best with your current treatment and hope you get the results you need xxxx
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Hi, what do you put on your face right after derma roller? And when do you use the retin a again?
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