I am using retin-a 0.01% , I followed the instructions but I think I made a mistake mixing it with my under eye cream, this is the second week of using retin-a and I have wrinkles!!!! They are horrible, I can look myself in the mirror! I know that we all age but I am 36 years old, is this is a side effect from retin-a? is this permanent? Should I continue the use of retin-a under my eyes? I am very confuse!
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Applying Retin-A underneath the eyes can make your skin sensitive and cause irritation. We do not recommend applying retinol directly underneath your eyes. Retin-A is very potent and can be too strong for the under eye area. To help with the fine lines and wrinkles, we would recommend our...
Hello there! It's great that you've been proactive about your skincare regimen, and I appreciate your detailed description. In dermatology, the concept of "peeling is healing" is relevant in the context of using products like Retin-A.
In dermatology, "peeling is healing" refers to the idea...