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I have decided to begin my Retin-A journey to help...
This reviewer is affiliated with RealSelf. The views expressed here are their own and do not reflect the views of RealSelf, Inc.I have decided to try Retin-A to help improve the texture of my skin and combat the signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. My first application was last night, it was meant to be a test spot, but the cream came out so fast when I opened the tube that I ended up treating both cheeks! My skin tolerated the Retin-A very well, no redness or irritation so far. I also have the 0.05% and will move up if my skin does well with the 0.025%.Stay tuned....
Day 2
So far so good...I have a tad bit of redness this morning, but nothing major.
My skin is starting to feel sensitive.
I am noticing that my skin is feeling tight and sensitive, like a slight sunburn. I may slow down and try every other night, we'll see how it goes tonight. As for keeping my skin hydrated, I'm using a few things: sukin - it's light and perfect for daytime use and it's all natural and affordable. I'm also using my homemade Shea Butter and Coconut Oil skin cream, it's so wonderful and super moisturizing - you just need to allow some time for it to soak in as it feels a little greasy when first applied. (It works great on the feet too)Also, I included the facial cleanser I use, it's by Dr. Andrew Weil, amazing stuff, non-irritating. I believe that what we feed our bodies is important as well, so I keep a very clean diet -- with the exception of dark chocolate...just a few, well maybe more...pieces. I drink lots of smoothies full of veggies and some fruit, to that I add hemp oil, chia seeds and coconut oil. I also take a daily dose of MSM, if you've never heard of that, please look it up, it's wonderful on so many levels -- note, I'm not an expert, just sharing my routine and what works for me -- do your own research before starting any new supplement. I also take Brahmi Powder, for many reasons -- it's an Ayurvedic herb which is great for the immune system, boosts energy - and great for hair and skin. So that's what I'm doing...hoping for results!