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Started 5 years ago by Anna
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Retin-A or Tretinoin is a drug used to treat acne, wrinkles, fine lines, stretch marks.
Tretinoin is related with Vitamin A, acting to bring acne (pimples) to the surface and preventing new blemishes to form.
That is why in the firs weeks of treatment your acne can get worse but you have to be patience and leave the treatment to act and you will notice the results after 5-6 weeks.
Side effects:
*redness
*dryness
*tenderness
*irritation
*sensitivity to sun light
Don't panic if you are facing this side effects because will be gone in time.
Precaution:
*avoid sun exposure between 10.00 and15.00
*don't smoke while you apply Retin-A because is flammable
*if you are allergic to Retin-a stop the treatment and consult your physician.
*is recommended to use Retin -A in combination with alpha Hydroxy acid preparations
*if you are pregnant also consult you physician before application
*is important to protect your skin from sun to avoid the burns and than the brown spots
*if you intend to remove your hair with wax, better stop the treatment with 3-4 weeks prior treatment.
How to use Retin-A:
Wash your face and leave it to dry for 15- 20 min.
One pea size Of Retin-A is enough for the entire face.
Use in the morning a sunscreen of 15 or higher to protect your skin during the day and in the evenings before going to bed apply Retin-A.
If your skin become to irritated, dry or tide decrease the application of Retin-A to every other night.
Retin-A Vs. Retin-A Micro
The difference between the gels and creams is the fact that the gels are more efficient than the creams because penetrates easier the skin.
The difference between Retin-A and Retin-A Micro is the time of application and the presence of the patented microspheres.
You can apply Retin-A Micro immediately after you wash your face, for Retin-A you have to wait 15-20 min.
The patented microspheres are particles that hold the Tretinoin in the microsponge system causing less irritation reducing also the facial shining.
Remember is important to consult yourself with your physician and to know all the information about this product and the right way to apply it. -
and :D RETINOL cream ?? - Vitamin A? or they are just named different ,but they have the same properties?? pls respond thanks
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the secondary effects are started yesterday: I mean irritation and something like sun-burns (!) if I can say that. How long it will take?
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depends. In my case about 1 week, only first 3 days was really bad (in terms of how do you feel like), then anotyher 3-4 days having that after-sunburns skin. stay cool!
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Stay cool and be patience,the side effects last around 10-14 days,it depends on your skin type.
But if you have severe irritation or if your skin cant deal with this treatment just stop it. -
When you use Retin-A make sure you don't apply on your lips or around them. That stuff burns your lips and if you are sensitive you can get nasty cold sores. Good luck!
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good tip, thank you taisia. Anyway, think of applying some moisturizer 1 hour before Retin-A. this must help you a little bit
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