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Retin - A Saved my Self Esteem
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I live in Australia and hadn't ever bothered with...
mandy67October 24, 2013
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I live in Australia and hadn't ever bothered with sunscreen as a result I built up years of sun damage and at 44 ended up with awful skin, pigmentation wrinkles, sunscreen and retin- a use over 2 years has helped soften wrinkles and even out skin tone, I use 0.5% It's a long term commitment , the first couple of weeks I was sore and flaky my skin didn't start to look better for about 6 weeks and then gradually got better and better, it is so important when using this creme to use a good zinc oxide based sunscreen as your skin will burn easy and ruin all your efforts , the eye area responded well and has erased my embedded crows feet, I still have work on my forehead but the result so far is softer, I am booked in for some Botox on the weekend so that will help with those forehead lines, I will continue to use my retin a and sunscreen forever as I am more than happy with results
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May 2, 2015
Hi are you still using retin a and what are your thoughts on some professionals saying that retin a in the long run damages your skin and makes it thin and old looking. I can't seem to get a straight answer. My derm tells me to use it and others say they won't prescribe it anymore unless you have an acne problem. To use or not to use.
May 3, 2015
I cycle my use so 6 -7 months during the winter months and then a couple month off , I havnt had any issues however I use 0.5 so the weaker strength my skin looks amazing So for me Use with out a doubt
July 16, 2015
My derm says the same thing nothappyjan's says. Mandy, could your amazing looks be from the botox. Retin-A makes little to no difference in wrinkles in blind studies compared to placebo. And on top of that it irritates the skin and opens it to more sun damage. Your botox looks great! Sorry, I am not trying to sound like a know it all with my tone, just adding to the discussion.
UPDATED FROM mandy67
Still amazing
mandy67November 3, 2013
My skin is still getting better daily, I have had Botox to the forehead since and all the lines have gone completely in the forehead, I am so happy with this creme I will use it forever
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UPDATED FROM mandy67
Still amazing
mandy67November 3, 2013
Well not quite erased all the wrinkles but lots better
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November 12, 2013
You look fantastic! I'm hesitant to start Retin A since I live in a hot, sunny climate. Has it been hard to stay out of the sun, or after a certain amount of time on Retin A can a person tolerate unavoidable rays without damaging the skin? Thanks, I too never wore sunscreen and lived many years in the desert :(
November 16, 2013
I work out side so have to be in the sun everyday, I wear a wide brimmed hat at all times in the sun and use a zinc oxide sunscreen, the sunscreen I use is invisible Zinc a physical barrier, I live In WA and treat the sun as my enemy now, I have found no extra sensitivity with countuined use of retin a, but I do protect my skin now, I have totally managed to rid myself of sun damage don't be hesitant to use retin a it's amazing and taking the right precautions I have found it safe in the sun x
November 16, 2013
You look great! How long before you started to see results on some of the deeper lines? Thank you!
November 16, 2013
Thanks for your lovely comment, my deeper lines improved after about 12 months , it takes time but it works and it is worth it, good luck
November 21, 2013
The deeper lines (crow's feet) around the eyes actually can go? I have been reading lots and so much I read says retin-a doesn't help.
November 21, 2013
O I must be lucky as it completly removed them I am a very happy with it xxxx I have to say experience has certainly proved the opposite with me [RS bleep]
November 21, 2013
When the photos were took I had not had Botox then about 1 week after the photos were uploaded I had Botox in my forehead as I wanted my forehead lines softer I didnt have any to my eyes so my results are all retin - a but it did take 18 month so not overnight it had softened my forehead but not removed lines so the Botox was needed in that area
November 17, 2013
I started tretinoin about 2 weeks ago. I have not noticed anything yet, but I'm hopeful. You say it worked on even the deep wrinkles? If so, how long did it take? How about deep crow's feet? You look great.
November 17, 2013
To start with in the first few weeks my skin looked awful, but as a month passed I could see it clearing my sun damage after about 9 month I noticed crows feet were fainter and around 1 year into use completely gone, it's been about 2 years now so it's a commitment , gradually it just gets better and better but to see real change I waited 9 month ... It's well worth it so be patient and best of luck
November 17, 2013
Thanks, Mandy, good to know. I got some too close to my eyes last night and now this morning it looks like I burned it. It's all red and really crinkly looking. :-( and it hurts.
November 17, 2013
Wash your skin and lather with moisturiser I use Nivea as it's gental avoid applying on that area for a day or two, let it settle, I have done that on my neck and it really hurts xx
December 16, 2013
Thank you for the honest info on what to expect. I had tried Retin A in the past and it made my skin so red and flaky I felt I looked freakish and couldn't go out in public so I quit using it. I am trying again by using just a tad on only my wrinkles and hoping to gradually add more and more of my face to the application process. Nice to know if a person sticks with this it does pay off in the end :)
Oh my gosh, your results are incredible, I am so thrilled for you!! Your review is so encouraging for others, as it's not an overnight process, you have to stick to it! Well done! Be sure to post your review on Botox. Thanks!