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Obagi and Retin A during summer vacation?

st13205Dec 7, 2017
I am using Obagi Clear Fx and Blender Fx with Retin A at night. I will be going to Mexico for a month and I am wondering if it is save to continue using these products. I am 38 years old and Hyperpigmentation on my forehead.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

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Glynn Bolitho, PhD, MD, FACS

Retin-A should not be used around your eyes.  Even if you mix it will moisturizer.  I would recommend you use an eye cream or consider laser or a chemical peel for treating the eye area.  Best of luck to you.

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