Can retin-A and niacinamide be used effectively?

Thank you for your question and photographs. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum. A common side effect of Retin A is dryness, irritation, redness, peeling, etc. The eyelids are extremely sensitive and the skin is thin, so side effects with Retin A is very common on...

Thank you for your question. You can use facewash with benzoyl peroxide with a tretinoin cream, however, it can be drying to the skin. I would suggest using a nice moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and apply it after the Tretinoin cream (2 minutes between application), morning and night. If you...

Hello, protecting your entire body from the sun is always a good idea to prevent sun damage and skin cancer. With this being said topical retin-a will only make your skin more photo sensitive in the area that you are applying it.

It is important to find the root cause and type of acne, as this will determine the course of treatment. Acne prone skin requires maintenance with a professionally curated skincare regime. The regime can include a combination of different ingredients like salicylic acid (BHA), glycolic acid, tea...

Hello, this seems like a lot of active ingredients to be using at one time. It's also very important that you only use tretinoin at night since it makes you more sensitive to the sun. Start slowly introducing one active ingredient into your routine at a time to prevent over irritating the skin...

Thank you for your question. Each person responds differently to creams and gel. In my experience, gels tend to be more drying and not many individuals can tolerate the dryness. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss...