How can I treat the wrinkles under my eyes? I am only 29 and they seem bad! I also have darker skin around my eyes so need to wear concealer. This just makes the wrinkles worse as the concealer comes off where the lines are and the lines show darker than the unwrinkled skin. I have re started using tretinoin 0.1% (diluted with moisturizer). Would using some around the eyes help?
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Answer: Two problems: Pigmentation and loss of volume
Hi Mamosa, it appears that you have Melasma and this is probably why you were prescribed hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a very common treatment for Melasma and in many cases it works well to control the appearance of the dark spots. If it is not working for you, then you can incorporate Retin ...
You would want to use a Vitamin C in the morning underneath the Aczone. Make sure you are using an L-ascorbic acid form of Vitamin C. iS Clinical Pro-heal is a great choice. After you put it on, let it sit on the skin for about 5 min before applying the Aczone.
Retin-A is not meant to be put right on the thin skin of the eyes, and certainly not daily for 4 days to start out. There are many good eye creams that have retinol in them that can help with wrinkles without causing the issues you are having now (I'd recommend ZO's Hydrafirm). You...