I was told that applying tretinoin on my eyebrows will rejuvenate the eye area. Is this true?

Question

I was told (by my dermatologist) that applying tretinoin on my eyebrows will rejuvenate the eye area. As if it gets absorbed somehow in the eye area. Is it true? Or, should I just use it directly the under eyes to help with slight bags. Thank you. Sophia

Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD · Answer

You can definitely use retin-a along the lower eye margin, maybe rubbing it in well along the orbital bone that you can feel and along the eyebrows.  I would probably not use it directly on the upper and lower eyelids as it might be more irritating to that delicate, thin skin.   I always advise my patients to use a good quality eye cream on the upper and lower eyelids first, then apply the retin-a all over the rest of the face.  We recommend using a pea-sized amount or a little more all over a clean, dry face at bedtime.  It can be helpful in reducing the size of pores, keeping acne at bay, and helping turn over the skin revealing a fresh, youthful appearance if used consistently over the years and also using a good quality sun block daily.  Thanks for your question!

I was told that applying tretinoin on my eyebrows will rejuvenate the eye area. Is this true?

Answers (1)

More Retin-A Questions

I was told that applying tretinoin on my eyebrows will rejuvenate the eye area. Is this true?

Answers (1)

More Retin-A Questions

What strength and how often can I use Retin-A on my hands?

Is it okay to use Retin-A Micro Gel 0.04% with AHA and BHA to lighten acne scars?

Which formula is better for aging skin, and not acne: Retin-A or Retin-A micro? What strength is best?