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Great question! In essence they are both the same chemical. TretinoinThe only real difference is that Retin-A is formulated in microspheres which allows for a more controlled and slower release meaning more chance of less irritation.However many patients tolerate both quite well so if you’re tolerating Stevia I wouldn’t switch as it is less expensive. On the flipside if you are irritated by both - which is also not uncommon - You may want to start with a good quality cosmeceutical retinol like Skinceuticals to build up your tolerance. Think of it like the gyn for your skin. You may need to start with a lower strength. Retinols along with good quality vitamin c and sunscreen form a great base to anti-aging. Next step from there would be radiofrequency an or non ablatove lasers like clearlift or clear and brilliant Good luck
Tretinoin is not only used for acne. It is very well known for the use of anti-aging, improvement in skin texture, pigmentation and correction of sun damage. In our practice we encourage almost every patient to use a retinol cream. To specifically treat hyperpigmentation, we recommend...
Hi! In my experience, using Retin-A and Niacinamide together is fine! Everyones skin is different, so be cautious when mixing skincare products, but with my patients I haven't seen any adverse reaction when using Retin-A and Nicainamide in combination..
Thank you for your question and photographs. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum. A common side effect of Retin A is dryness, irritation, redness, peeling, etc. The eyelids are extremely sensitive and the skin is thin, so side effects with Retin A is very common on...
