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52 and Have Used Retin-A Rx for 27 Years. New Jersey, NJ
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When I was 23 I returned to the Northeast from...
MissyTuTuOctober 29, 2015
WORTH IT$180
When I was 23 I returned to the Northeast from baking in the sun in Hawaii for three years. I went to see a dermatologist for acne and dark splotches that didn't fade when my dark tan did. He prescribed Retin-A 0.1% (the strongest formulation) and I've been using it nearly every night since then. I'll be turning 52 next month, and it's definitely paid off.
Retin-A is the only topical that actually works, with decades of proof. Anything else is really just a waste of money. It remodels skin on a cellular level, stimulating cell turnover and collagen growth. Collagen is what gives skin its structure, firmness and elasticity. No, I don't work for the company, although I'd be happy to. No matter what age you start using it, it can improve your skin. If you already have fine lines and wrinkles, i will diminish them. Give it up to 24 weeks to work its magic. (it can't do anything for jowls and things like that that are due to structural changes deep within the face). If you don't have any lines yet, it will prevent them and the need for a CO2 laser in the future. It's also great for resolving acne, although I still have mild hormonal breakouts on my chin from time to time.
Retin-A (Tretinoin or retinoic acid) is also available as Retin-A Micro, Renova and Tazorac. A 45-gram tube of the brand name product lasts me about 8 months and costs approximately $180. I don't use anything else. I wash and moisturize with Cetaphil. No lasers, no fillers, no Botox, so It's really a bargain.
Retinol, the ingredient available in drugstore products, is not Retin-A. Only 10% of Retinol is absorbed by the skin. It does work, but not nearly as well.
Do NOT use Retin-A while pregnant. It can cause birth defects. Good luck!
Retin-A is the only topical that actually works, with decades of proof. Anything else is really just a waste of money. It remodels skin on a cellular level, stimulating cell turnover and collagen growth. Collagen is what gives skin its structure, firmness and elasticity. No, I don't work for the company, although I'd be happy to. No matter what age you start using it, it can improve your skin. If you already have fine lines and wrinkles, i will diminish them. Give it up to 24 weeks to work its magic. (it can't do anything for jowls and things like that that are due to structural changes deep within the face). If you don't have any lines yet, it will prevent them and the need for a CO2 laser in the future. It's also great for resolving acne, although I still have mild hormonal breakouts on my chin from time to time.
Retin-A (Tretinoin or retinoic acid) is also available as Retin-A Micro, Renova and Tazorac. A 45-gram tube of the brand name product lasts me about 8 months and costs approximately $180. I don't use anything else. I wash and moisturize with Cetaphil. No lasers, no fillers, no Botox, so It's really a bargain.
Retinol, the ingredient available in drugstore products, is not Retin-A. Only 10% of Retinol is absorbed by the skin. It does work, but not nearly as well.
Do NOT use Retin-A while pregnant. It can cause birth defects. Good luck!
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Hi kitty, I would love for you to share your Retin-A experience with us in the community by writing a review --and whenever you feel ready to share photos is just fine. ☺ Here is a link for you to get started when you feel ready.
I had a nasty laser incident 6 years ago which left my face quite scarred and left me incredibly self conscious, and now I avoid cameras at all costs! Photos from a bit of a distance away I'm fine with but nothing up close. Most people say they can't see the scarring and then a lot of people tell me they didn't suspect a thing until I told them.
I've always had to be quite conservative with my Retin-A use, only being able to use it 3 nights a week max, but I'm trying something new at the moment. I'm currently mixing equal parts Retin-a with my night cream and applying it every night and my skin is tolerating this very well, I'm excited.
My dermatologist has suggested some conservative filler injections for some of the scarring and I'm keen to give this a try however, she is booked out until January 2016 so that's the soonest I can see her to give this a go. Depending on how it works out I may just have the confidence I need to post some pics! Fingers-crossed :))))
Thanks for your reply kitty, I'm using Retin-A as well and can't tolerate it every night, so I'm also using it approx every 3rd night. What strength are you using?