because i noticed my lips lost volume and seem less full after using retin a but the area around my mouth is peeling i wondered if moisture was absorbed from my lips? but my lips is not flaking and seem normal.
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Retinoids, such as Retin A micro, accelerate skin exfoliation, or shedding. This is most noticable at the beginning of treatment. Although exfoliation continues with treatment, it slows down and becomes less noticable over time.
I generally advise my patients to avoid washes with glycolic or salicyclic acid while on Retin A because both products exfoliate and this increases the risk of irritation. That being said, if you are able to tolerate the combination then use of both is okay. Be sure to moisturize...
Retin-A has a tendency to dry the skin out a lot, so I actually prefer my patients do apply the Retin-A to dry skin. Then wait a few minutes and add moisturizer over it. You will need to ask your prescribing physician if he/she has another preference, but this is the way I've done it for almost...
