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I would use a combination of Elevase Moisture Booster and Luminase/Exfolase creams to help improve sunburn PIH. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
Do not put Retin-A on a sunburn. Nothing can cure a sunburn. You need to wait until the skin has healed and exfoliated off. You can put aloe vera or vitamin serums on the skin to help calm the skin and reduce inflammation.
You may benefit from a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help soothe your skin. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
We advise caution when applying products around the eye area, as it can be very delicate. When applying tretinoin, we recommend avoiding the eye area. Look for a product that contains vitamin C, phloretin, and ferulic acid. These ingredients will help protect the eye area against atmospheric ...
The big question I would want to know is how often are you using it? If you started a daily regimen, it would be good to drop to once or twice a week and escalate slowly. If you are using it a few times per week, it would help to add a moisturizer or hyaluronic acid serum to your...
Hi! The "retin-a syndrome" of redness, peeling and flaking is expected in the first few weeks upon starting treatment. You can decrease the severity by only applying the product every other day or even just twice a week, and slowly build up to daily application. Using a gentle...
In our office, we prescribe retinoid products daily. We advise patients to mix the Retinoid creams with Elevase Moisture Booster which contains hydrating Opti-Ceramides. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Hi! Retin-A is best applied to a fresh clean face at night before bedtime. If you are experiencing flaking, you can apply a plain moisturizer on top of it. When you wash your face in the morning you may incorporate a gentle exfoliating scrub or cream into your regimen to assist...
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