Hi there, I would like to ask if it's ok to store Retin-A gel in the fridge? I opened my new tube and noticed it has changed the colour from yellow to colourless? is it still efficient or shall I not use it? Many thanks in advance!
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Both Renin-A and Renova have the same active ingredient, tretinoin. Renova has some moisturizers in it and tends to have a more elegant feel. Renova also tends to be more expensive. Renova is a 0.02% tretinoin formulation while Retin-A comes in 0.025, 0.05, and 0.1%. As...
In patients with rosacea, retinoids can be aggravating if to much product is used and retinoid formulation is too harsh for your skin. If you have been using retinol for years with no problems, then you will likely be more tolerable of tretinoin/retin-A as your skin has already...
Decreasing the frequency of RetinA application to 2 to 3 times a week should still allow you to maintain the results you have achieved. If you feel that you are no longer getting the same results with decreased usage, you can always go back to using it daily. Make sure to always apply it...