I'm using Retin A .1 and do well with it 2-3 times a week. Can it be used under chin and neck and decollete area?

Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

Thank-you for your question. It can depend which Retin-A you are using, most Retin- A products are too strong to apply around the eye area, so it is advised to apply only up to the occipital bone. There are eye creams that contain a low percentage of Retinol that is safe to use and can be ...

Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

Hello. It is true that Retin A can thin skin or make it more sensitive.  In most patients this does not translate into more scarring though. Since it acts by speeding up the cell turnover, it can actually improve your ability to heal.  You could switch to a retinol product, such as 0.5 retinol b...