Will retinol make someone more sensitive to eyelash extensions adhesive?

If you are putting retin-a or a retinol right up against the eyelid lash line, most people would get irritation of that delicate skin. We usually advise patients to use a good quality eye cream on the upper and lower lids, then apply a thin layer of a retinol to the rest of the face.  You might be allergic to the eyelash adhesive, regardless of retinol use, so watch for any redness, blisters, itching or excessive irritation.  If your skin is looking good with the use of a retinol, you probably won't have to stop it for eyelash extensions if you are careful in the eye area. Good luck!

Retninol can cause irritation or more sensitive skin which can make any facial procedures more sensitive.     The adhesive for eyelash extension is very irritating to most people's facial skin even without retinol pre treatments.

Retin-A is not recommenced for use on the eyelid.  Your eyelids are sensitive and should be treated with good eye creams for sensitive skin.  Apply a thin layer of Retin-A  on the rest of the face.  Retin-A comes in 3 strengths for a reason.  You start with the lowest and work your way up as your skin gets accustomed to the cream.  Once you stop using retin-a at your lash line, the sensitivity to the lash adhesive should subside.  Sybile Val, M.D.Atlanta, GA 

Hello and thank you for your question. Retin-A can cause burning, redness, and peeling of the skin. It is possible that your skin on the eyelids is sensitive to the adhesive, because of or not related to the Retin-A. I would recommend a consultation by a board certified dermatologist for evaluation of your skin and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.