Do You Have to Stop Retin A Before Using a 40-55% Lactic Acid Peel?

August 6, 2010
Asked By:Renee S in Canada

Using Retin A 0.5% would I have to stop using for a few days before the lactic peel?

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August 9, 2010

Answer: Retin A should be used right up until the peel and started again 1 week after the peel.

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August 9, 2010

Answer: Retin A should be used right up until the peel and started again 1 week after the peel.

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