Retin A, Renova, or Differin for Wrinkle Prevention and Melasma?

Renova is similar to Retin-A but it's more cosmetically pleasing, and it does not cause cancer. Differin is for acne, and would not be at all what you are looking for. There are many versions of retin-As and retinoids and retinols, all which are used to treat fine lines and anti-aging. I usually give my patients a few samples to try to see which kind they like best. Another very popular retinoid prescription is Ziana. However, if you want something with a high level of efficacy, but one that won't be overly drying, SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 is great. Finally, always apply retinol to DRY skin, build up to using it (meaning use it only once or twice a week), and if you find you are still dry, after you apply the retinol product, apply a good moisturizer on top of it. This helps tremendously. You don't need to use retinol products daily for them to be effective. Finally, retinols don't help with melasma. There are other options for that but the discoloration is much too deep and these products can't reach the depths to treat them. You need a stronger HQ product or Cosmelan.