I've been using retain-a micro 0.08% for close to 3 months, gradually working towards using it 3-5 days a week. I haven't seen very much improvement and I'm wondering if I should get a higher dosage? Any suggestions?
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Prolonged use of Retin A and certain formulations of Vit. C which penetrate the dermis do result in thickening of the skin. The operative word is penetrate. Most cosmetic preparations do not penetrate the dermis and a mere topical application which does not get into the skin will not work...
Have you been using a moisturizer with your Retin-A? Retin-A can be irritating around the eye area. Unless otherwise specified by your board certified physician, we don’t recommend use around the eyes. For your under eyes, we recommend SkinCeuticals Eye Balm. Eye Balm is a rich, corrective c...
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...
