I am 75yrs old with good not very sensitive skin and wrinkles around my mouth. Is tretinoin safe for me to use?
Tretinoin would be very safe for you. Work up slowly to let your skin get used to the tretinoin - maybe start every third night and then move up to every other night then night if your skin can tolerate it without peeling and redness. Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. The perioral skin is typically more sensitive than other facial area. if you are having trouble using tretinoin and cannot use it without a lot of peeling, then I would recommend a retinol cream. I think consistent use of a retinol can be more tolerable and more helpful than just periodic, occasional use of tretinoin.
