Retinol and Vitamin C at the same time?

Not safe in pregnancy nor lactation. This is guidelines only, however I do agree with Emil, better to be safe. Legally we are in a position to give proper advice as well, even though the chances of anything going wrong is low. Davin Lim, Brisbane. Australia

When using Retin-A, you will see an effect within 2-3 days with redness and scaliness. The cosmetic improvement will take at least one month to see some changes.

Troughs are best treated with fillers - fine lines can be decreased by Vitamin A,however in this area the must be used with extreme caution. Other methods to treat fine lines in this area include gentle Pico laser, or fractional lasers. Here is a guide as to the use of Vitamin A topically. All...

VItamin A especially in the prescription Retinoid Acid form or Tretinoin has been proven to be a vv effective anti ageing cream. It can stimulate collagen as well as blood vessels and can have changes in skin texture and fine wrinkles. More on how to buy and most importantly use this cream in...

Thank you for your question. The two medications should not be mixed or applied at the same time, but applying Retin-A at night and benzoyl peroxide in the morning is fine. Exfoliating the skin to remove flaking or dry skin is acceptable, but you may experience redness and irritation. If so,...

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...