I am 30 years old. My main issue is enlarged pores on my face due to oily skin and maybe aging. I have two questions: 1. Can retinol deliver the same results as microneedling to reduce pore size? 2. I am looking at the SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 but it has alcohol denat as one of the main ingredients. Is this problematic?
October 9, 2020
Answer: Microneedling v retinol Hello and thank you for your question and photos. Retinoids are good to use in the background to maintain cell turnover, improve fine lines over time (6-12 months of consistent use), retinoids can improve overall color of skin by producing new blood vessels improving dark spots, rough patches and acne. There are many retinoids available over the counter and prescription. The use of retinoids is a great thing to use daily, after getting your skin used to using the product. Retinoids can cause irritation and dryness for some do you must be careful and use every other night or every third night to introduce the product to your skin. Talk to your dermatologist about which one is right for you. We use skin medica retinoids at our practice with great success. . That being said, microneedling will give you a quicker, better up front result as far as pore size and skin texture. It is a great procedure to do for your skin for all the same reasons as retinoids. So to answer your question, the answer is both if possible. Use of microneedling and retinols is a great way to maintain and care for your skin. If you can not maintain both-- microneedling 3-4 x per year or daily retinoid use. The key is being able to maintain whatever route you take. I hope this helps!
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October 9, 2020
Answer: Microneedling v retinol Hello and thank you for your question and photos. Retinoids are good to use in the background to maintain cell turnover, improve fine lines over time (6-12 months of consistent use), retinoids can improve overall color of skin by producing new blood vessels improving dark spots, rough patches and acne. There are many retinoids available over the counter and prescription. The use of retinoids is a great thing to use daily, after getting your skin used to using the product. Retinoids can cause irritation and dryness for some do you must be careful and use every other night or every third night to introduce the product to your skin. Talk to your dermatologist about which one is right for you. We use skin medica retinoids at our practice with great success. . That being said, microneedling will give you a quicker, better up front result as far as pore size and skin texture. It is a great procedure to do for your skin for all the same reasons as retinoids. So to answer your question, the answer is both if possible. Use of microneedling and retinols is a great way to maintain and care for your skin. If you can not maintain both-- microneedling 3-4 x per year or daily retinoid use. The key is being able to maintain whatever route you take. I hope this helps!
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