What is the Best Moisturizer to Use Daily when Using Retin-a (photo)

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when using retin-a a what is the best moisterizer to use at night with it and the best one during the day. I'm 73 yrs old

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

In our office, we prescribe retinoid products daily. We advise patients to mix the Retinoid creams with Elevase Moisture Booster which contains hydrating Opti-Ceramides. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Barbara Bopp, MD · Answer

The best moisturizer is one that hydrates the skin, decreases inflammation, as well as protects from the sun. I recommend Pro therapy and SPF 30 every morning as well as Neocutis Biocream every night after washing the face followed by the Retin-A 30 minutes later.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Anything you tolerate well is perfectly fine.  I personally like to recommend my patients to use Skin Medica's TNS Dermal Repair in the evening for extra moisturizing with their RetinA and just a light moisturizer like Skin Medica's Ultra Sheer in the morning before putting on their sunscreen.

	 

	Hope this helps.

	 

	Dr. Grant Stevens

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