Retin A Gel Question

[Mouna]

Heeey i went to the dr to get a referal so i can see the skin specialist and he goes before i go i should try the Retin A Gel from before i was using Stieva A Cream and i forgot to ask him whats the differnt between Retin A Gel and Retin A Cream so please if anyone can answer my question and also With the stieva a cream i was using a glycolic based cleanser and epidermx twice a week u think its over doing it orr what u recommend please help

Thanksss

come on people pleaseee

 

[SimplyElegant]

It's really the same product, but a different texture. I find that gels are more irritating.

I don't think it's overdoing it, but everyone's skin is different. You can always modify your routine if it's too much.

 

[goddess13]

I'm assuming the difference between Retin A Gel and Retin A Cream would be the texture of the product and maybe the ingredients (not the Vitamin A), but the other ingredients.

 

[Cool Kitten]

the ingredients are the same. Gel is more drying than cream, water-based and is clear in color. Cream is thicker, white colored and significantly less drying. If you have oily skin you'll do better with a gel. Cream works better for dry skin.

 

[amandabella]

The gel is made for oiler skin and actually works quicker because it penetrates more effectively. However, it contains alcohol, which is drying. The cream is really greasy and recommended more for those using Retin-A for aging, rather than acne. Retin-A Micro is in a different type of base.. gritty but it is microencapsulated so it not only works quicker but is gentler on the skin as it is distributed more evenly. I've tried them all!

 

[Dragonfly]

I have been on both and continue to be on the cream type for at least 15 years now. The gel can be more drying than the cream so wait at least 15 minutes after you wash your face, then apply. If you have an active pimple, retin a can irritate it more. Use another product on the pimple until it starts to clear up. As well, you might want to use retin a every other day until your face can tolerate it well. After a month, try to use it daily. Good luck.

 

[eightthirty]

Great info! Thanks ladies!

 

[Mouna]

Thank you so muccch ladiess what would i do without you hehe and by the way im on retin a gel now for about 6 days and its making me break out like crazy all little red with white heads pimpless i hope it will go soon

 

[goddess13]

That might be the purging.

 

[jenfer]

I have used them long time ago, but one of them sting and really dry up your skin. Not much help here, sorry. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Mouna]

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[Dragonfly]

If you have been on retin a for a week and your skin is red with white pimples, you may be having a reaction. Apply every couple of days until your skin tolerates the retin a. Also, has your doctor prescribed a low dosage?

If your redness/bumps are still occuring, there is another product very similar

called Stiefel Retisol-A Tretinoin Cream Topical Acne Therapy. It has an spf of 15.

You need a prescription and dosages range from .025 up to 0.1% Take care.

 

[CristiGirl]

I've used epidermx combined with Retin-A micro gel and it has done wonders, my only regret is that my skin was looking so great, and I got lazy using both products, but I have purchased them again and it's getting better. But before my wedding I used it faithfully for a year and my skin was the best it ever looked...but you only use a tad bit of Retin-A cream and night, not too much. Your skin may have to get adjusted to the Retin-A cream, I would use epidermx twice a week, or until you get a feel for how your skin reacts to daily use.

 

[makeupchicky]

Mouna dear...I heard that Retin-A is supposed to do that to you...my derm tells me it's because you have pimples that are brewing underneath your skin (normal pimple has life cycle of 2-4 weeks)...the Retin-A causes your cells to turnover faster so it brings all the underground pimples to the surface. I was just prescribed Differin cream (rather than the gel) because it's less irritating to dry skin. Oh another thing...one of my girlfriends swears that Retin-A made her pores big...not sure if it's true...i thought it was supposed to do the opposite!

 

[Aquilah]

Great info here! I've never tried retin A at all...

 

[Femme*Noir]

i've used Retin A gel when i was in high school and it was a GOD send!!

i put it on at night and woke up with NO PIMPLES!!! miracle gel i call it...lol

but that was then...

just thought i would share that tidbit since all the info above was mentioned..lol

 

[sdejager]

HI!

I used to use the cream but am much happier with the gel. It spreads on so much easier...i.e....use much less of it!

carrie

 

[Mouna]

Thank you veryyy much ladies

Im still using it ive been on it for 7 weeks i had lots of clogged pores under the skin they have cleared up Well not 100 percent but much much better and the pimples on my face has gone down a bit butt for some reason my face looks red always now when i never use to have a problem with reddness and it is giving me scars but i will contuine to use it

 

[melissabeary]

i used retin A cream before!I

i used retin A cream before..it helped clear the pimples on my back and the scars too!