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If I stop using tretinoin for at least 6 mos. & my skin regains its color, can I tan again? Female, light tan skin, Brazilian,23

When I was on tretinoin my face got a lot lighter, but I have stopped it for months now and my skin is getting its natural color now. Once

Can Tretinoin cause tanning even with sunscreen as sunscreen won't block 100% UV rays?

My doctore has prescribed me tetrinoin fr my acne,milia skin and I am alread 29 so want that anti aging benefit too .But I tend to get

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Can I use Retin-A and a sunless tanner at the same time?

I was prescribed Tretinoin cream (0.025%) as a form of Retin-A, but I have also been using a gradual sunless tanner lotion prior to this.

Self tanning and tretinoin?

I've been using Tretinoin cream .05% for a couple weeks now and normally I tan throughout the winter to maintain my color.I came across

Retin A Vs. Chemical Peel (Jessner/Blue Peel) on 43 Year Old Skin? (photo)

So I've been bad. I sunbathed. A LOT. Yet, my skin is clear, no age spots.Having oily skin has helped keep wrinkles in check.I'm now

How long after stopping Retin-A can I tan?

How long after I stop using Retin-A can I tan in the sun or tanning bed?

Is It Ok to Spray Tan While Using Retin-A?

A person started using Retin-A. They finally gave up the tanning bed after too many years of use, and converted to spray tanning. Retin-A