Retin-A

[mechelw]

i'm around my third week with retin-a! i decided to go to my doctor because i was getting extremely annoyed of my skin which was constantly breaking out and never clear. well, since starting the retin-a micro my face has definitely gotten oilier (and more breakouts which i expected of course) but i am wondering if getting oilier is part of the process. has anyone experienced that? will it go away once i hit the two or three month mark? i hope so because i hate it!! my skin was only a little oily before and now it is WAY more so. i just want normal skin

i can't stand this oily yucky feeling! anyways, just trying to hang in there because i want those good results. let me knowww, chao xxx.

 

[Princess6828]

I just actually swiped some Retin-A micro from work yesterday. The skin on my forehead is SUPER bumpy - not pimples, just really bumpy and sometimes they get red. So, I figured I'd give it a shot (perk of working in doctor's office). Obviously I haven't seen anything yet - today is only day 2 - but I'll let you know how it works out.

 

[Dragonfly]

I have been using Stievaa Cream - Canada's equivalent to Retin A - since I was 22 or 23. I'm 42 now. The active ingredient is Tretinoin. I'm at o.o5 % and will increase in the spring. Retin A works in a few ways. It helps prevent blackheads. If you have a large pimple, it doesn't do much until the healing starts. Then it really kicks in.

Retin A has been clinically proven to remove fine lines and prevent others from forming. The tretinoin helps keep collagen from depleting. Young people have an abundance of collagen. Healthy, robust skin and full lips.

But as we age, the collagen starts to decrease on our faces and hands.

Around 40, our hands start to look weathered and veiny. Cheeks become sunken, skin around eyes appears thinner. Even attractive people can't hide from the aging process.

Retin A can be used for acne and it can be used for cosmetic purposes.

To slow down the aging process, start using Retin A in your twenties. Apply a pea size amount all over face, including the under eye area. Apply every other day until your skin gets use to it. Wait 30 minutes after washing face. It is fine to apply make up over retin A. Just wait 10 minutes after applying Retin A.

Avoid the upper eye area. Note, if you apply Retin A to eyebrow area, do not wax eyebrows. The skin is very sensitive and bruising will result. Plucking is fine.

 

[foxybronx]

I have used both Retin-A and Retin-A micro. I recommend the micro because its less drying. It cleared my acne and left my skin even toned, BUT after a few years it stopped working for me for some reason.

 

[gommiebears]

I get mixed results with all strengths of Retin-A. In the beginning my face will peel as normal and soon my face would get better. Then BAM!!! I get beat with cystic acne and I have to start all over again. I gotten this result with the cream and gel version.

 

[TylerD]

Originally Posted by beautynista /img/forum/go_quote.gif How did it wreck your face, if you don't mind me asking? I've heard that initially, it might get worse cuz all the gunk rises up to the surface. What was your experience with it?


Thanks for the info. That makes sense. I've been applying it right after cleansing and i'm experiencing serious peeling!!

No it wasnt the initial breakout. I know what that is. I had that on accutane. Retin A was just bad for my skin. It like burned it. Almost looked like I was out in the sun and got Sun burn all over my face. I think I was allergic to it. I couldnt touch my face, or open my mouth it was so bad... I quit immediately. I couldnt take it anymore. My face is better now... But it did screw it up for quite a while... It might be the reason to my large pores. That and accutane... It works for alot of people, but I think I just had a bad reaction to it. Its just like someone having a bad reaction to bp, its very slim but can very well happen.

 

[Winkiedo]

I have been using Stieva Forte for years and my skin is flawless because of this. Use it sparingly though and start with the lowest concentration.

 

[tsims]

i use renova and it made my face burn and peel, i now mix it with pure aleo vera (equal amounts of each) and no more peeling or burning has happened and i still get the same great benefits from the renova. my doc said it was fine to do this but to just make sure it was pure aleo vera, with no additives.

ts

 

[jzainoun]

Hi,

I think Differin is great if you're concerned about the drying (it's much gentler, but it was just as effective as RetinA)... But I think that tazorac is by far the greatest prescription acne topical around!!! (it is drying though, but the results are practically immediate!)

 

[angel_eyes]

can retin-A micro be used for removing hyperpigmentation?? i have combination skin with ocassional breakouts.

 

[ARIEYELLOW]

I'm with you on the oily skin! I love Retin-A but like you my face looks like an oil slick most of the time. I have to constantly use blotting papers. I too would like to know if this is normal.

 

[Nicholyse]

I often use tretinoin gel, and I've found it does leave my skin smoother. I just get a little overzealous and my skin becomes dry as a result. I do enjoy it though

In my results so far, it hasn't been very good for hyperpigmentation, but as it does regenerate new skin, it may end up sloughing off some layers.

 

[Leza1121]

Originally Posted by cyw1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Avoid the upper eye area. Note, if you apply Retin A to eyebrow area, do not wax eyebrows. The skin is very sensitive and bruising will result. Plucking is fine. Hi,
Excellent point regarding waxing.

Thanks for adding it to your post as this is very important.