I am currently six months applying Retin A daily (31, male). I live in Ireland in a town where it's prety rare to see the sun; it is always cloudy and rainy. I work inside basically from dark to dark, as days are pretty short in the winter now. My question is do I need to wear sunscreen every day, even though there's no sign of the sun and I am inside? To give you a better picture of the weather, the sun does not cast shadows.
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Retin-A is likely not going to the answer to your issue. Retin-A works better for improvement of fine lines, and it takes 6-12 months of regular use to notice a difference. The lines you are describing come from dynamic movement of the muscles. The best way to soften them...
Yes, if stored in room temperature, no problem. The expiration date is just a legal guide as to things. The retinoid is still active many months to even years after the expiration date. As for sunlight exposure, majority in packaging that protects against UV exposure, so all good. Dr Davin Lim,...
Thank you for your question. Tretinoin is the generic name for Retin A, so yes, it is the same. 0.1% Tretinoin/Retin A is the strongest prescribed strength. If you have already been using this strength, I recommend you continue. Ultimately, if your skin can tolerate it, you should be applying a...
