I start using Retin A 0.05% and did not have any significant irritation or redness at the beginning. But after some time I got severe swelling and irritation around my eye area. I bought Hydrocortisone 1% ointment to help the situation.Currently I'm using my Retin A again but there is no way I can go closer to my eye area , which is very sad for me,since I would like to improve my around eye area skin.I tried to mix the retin A cream with moisturize and then apply it but it did not help as well.
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Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...
I would suggest using Elevase Moisture Booster twice daily to help moisturize the skin and reducing redness and irritation.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
You can use a calming mask for your skin. It sounds like the Retin-A may be too strong for your skin. Redness and peeling are normal reactions to Retin-A. Some ideas for you are to back off of using it. Stop for a week and let your skin settle down. Then begin using it 2-3 times a week. If that...
