Hello, i have been using tretinoid 0.05% for the past 8 months and i find myself in a much worst situation than when i did start. I kept on thinking i just had to stick in there and things would improve. But i am now losing hope and wonder if i shall just not stop altogether. My skin is wrinkly, dry (even if I moisturize a lot) and feels ever more sagging. Are there any exceptions to Retin A working fab for older skin? Thank you
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The cream in this medicine should not clog pores or it wouldn’t be a very good acne medicine. It should help unplug your pores. You may not feel as dry with the cream but it shouldn’t make your acne. worse
If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceram...
Applying retinol under the eyes can often make wrinkles appear worse. The skin around the eyes is much more delicate and thin than the rest of the face. A cell-turnover cream like retinol can dry out and irritate the under eye area, effectively making your wrinkles look more pronounced...