I'm 30 and recently just had my first Botox injections to the glabella and forehead. I was using Retin-A (.025%) a few times a week before for fine lines,but obviously,time was still having an effect. Anyway, I'm wondering whether now that I've had Botox, if I should discontinue use of the RetinA until it wears off, or continue use as normal. Seeing as I don't see lines on my forehead right now, I don't really need the Retin-A. Also, I'd be worried about doing too much to my skin all at once.
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Retinoids have been shown to increase the thickness of the dermis which can prevent and treat fine lines and wrinkles. They have also been shown to reverse early skin cancers and treat acne. Retinoids are only available with a prescription (Retin-A, Tazorac, Differin)
Retinols are...
Tretinoin cream (Retin-A) stimulates the production of collagen and thickens skin. It does not thin skin. It does give skin a rosy glow because it stimulates tiny new blood vessels to grow but they are not visible on the skin. If, however, someone has rosacea and...
