Hey guys i know there are tons of threads on retin-a cream but i wanted to know what age should we start using retin-a? I am 25…and have acne scars minimal though from my teenage years…
However I started doing glycolic acid peels (im on 60% now) therefore do I still need to use a Retin-a cream? doesn’t it do the same job? Also what percentage should I start at?
let me know thanks!
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Yes you can start at 25.
Start at .025% cream.
Do you "need" it? No. But it will help and is a absolute must if you're serious about anti-aging skin care. It will also help with your skin tone and help other products penetrate better. RA does things that GA doesn't.
Please read the other threads about incorporating this into your routine and what to expect. Use RA at night only. As always, be diligent about sunscreen.
RA should NOT be used if you're pregnant.
P.S. How're things going with the Glycolic Acid (GA) peel? How many have you done so far?
Re: Retin-A Cream with Glycolic Acid Peels?
Yes you can start at 25.
Start at .025% cream.
Do you "need" it? No. But it will help and is a absolute must if you're serious about anti-aging skin care. It will also help with your skin tone and help other products penetrate better. RA does things that GA doesn't.
Please read the other threads about incorporating this into your routine and what to expect. Use RA at night only. As always, be diligent about sunscreen.
RA should NOT be used if you're pregnant.
P.S. How're things going with the Glycolic Acid (GA) peel? How many have you done so far?
thanks! can you tell me where I can buy it from the states???? Also should I continue doing my glycolic acid peels while applying my cream? I would do it once a month...
And so far I've started from 40% for the past 6 months and have recently moved up to 60% I'm doing it once a month only...and love the results so far...its not dramatic life changing results but I can see the difference..
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^ Can you please tell me what differences you've seen so far with the peel and how your skin is handling that 1x/month? Are you experiencing any dryness at all?
I'll answer your question regarding your routine based on what you write.
In the U.S. RA is prescription only. So in order to buy it here you'll need to see a M.D.....and it's far from cheap. Unless you have the money to spend on all that......I suggest you order it online from alldaychemist.com. Remember..... .025% cream. From the time you order, you'll get it in about 2 weeks or so.
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Can people with dry skin use it too? Also, how a beginner, with no acne issue, can incorporate it in their daily (cleansing, toning and moisturizing) routine?
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dont used that much peels ? i think they take long time to give effetcs ?
use retin a and for skin whitening and marks use kojic acid both are FDA approved ?
welll Retin a in starting given me a red patches and very pimples but i think i used 6 times then quit and after month i use 2 times , trust me my skin become flawless i will use it again becoz it penetrates very deeep !
I have very good beauty tip , dermatologist share to me
He said take cleansing milk and add pea size retin a cream mix over it and message to ur face leave it over night you will see amazing result !
and i tried this reallly awsum working :)
Re: Retin-A Cream with Glycolic Acid Peels?
Sana - I'm not sure what you're refering to...peels or Retin A. Also, what issues with your skin are you trying to deal with?
In addition, please do a search on chemical peels and Retin A and you'll find several other threads with TONS of information. :)
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OP, that's a long time for scarring to still be visible..
Generally speaking Retin-A is amazing but please be careful with it and don't go for a higher strength thinking your skin can handle it cos you want quicker results.. You can end up with too much peeling with excess redness and irritation which can result in hyperpigmentation etc. It is NOT worth the risk so please do your research and go slow..
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^ IF she's been doing only the peel once a month without a glycolic cream, LA peel, or Retin A in between.....it doesn't surprise me that its take so long for things to get better.
And yes, I agree with you big time about sticking with .025% RA and taking it slow. RA is not something to mess with. Whether its peels or RA, going slow and having patience is important. :)
Re: Retin-A Cream with Glycolic Acid Peels?
Sana - I'm not sure what you're refering to...peels or Retin A. Also, what issues with your skin are you trying to deal with?
In addition, please do a search on chemical peels and Retin A and you'll find several other threads with TONS of information. :)
I have read all those thread, but a little confused if a person with dry skin should use Retin A or not? As it dries out skin.
I want an even tone and brighten up my skin, would it help?
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I have read all those thread, but a little confused if a person with dry skin should use Retin A or not? As it dries out skin. I want an even tone and brighten up my skin, would it help?
If you have dry skin with no acne issues.....and the only thing you want to do is get an even tone/brighten up skin.....then get 40% lactic acid peel. Do it 1x/week. In between the peels, use some type of oil (argan, rosehip, avacado whatever) so keep skin moisturized. Once your skin is to a point where you're happy with it.....you can decrease the peels to once every 2-3 weeks for maintenance.
Retin A is the only medically proven treatment to erase/prevent fine lines and wrinkles (also helps with acne). Over time this will also help to even out skin tone. It works by increasing cell turnover and can penetrate skin deeper than other topicals. This also helps other stuff (such as peels, AHA creams etc) penetrate deeper into the skin. On the other hand, it can dry out skin so moistuzers are very important.
But if anti-aging and acne isn't your concern, plus if your skin is already dry, then weekly 40% lactic acid (LA) peels will achieve the results you want. But please make sure you also do it on your neck too. And of course, since all AHA's make your skin extra sensitive to the sun.....daily sunscreen use is very important.
Re: Retin-A Cream with Glycolic Acid Peels?
If you have dry skin with no acne issues.....and the only thing you want to do is get an even tone/brighten up skin.....then get 40% lactic acid peel. Do it 1x/week. In between the peels, use some type of oil (argan, rosehip, avacado whatever) so keep skin moisturized. Once your skin is to a point where you're happy with it.....you can decrease the peels to once every 2-3 weeks for maintenance.
Retin A is the only medically proven treatment to erase/prevent fine lines and wrinkles (also helps with acne). Over time this will also help to even out skin tone. It works by increasing cell turnover and can penetrate skin deeper than other topicals. This also helps other stuff (such as peels, AHA creams etc) penetrate deeper into the skin. On the other hand, it can dry out skin so moistuzers are very important.
But if anti-aging and acne isn't your concern, plus if your skin is already dry, then weekly 40% lactic acid (LA) peels will achieve the results you want. But please make sure you also do it on your neck too. And of course, since all AHA's make your skin extra sensitive to the sun.....daily sunscreen use is very important.
Thanks a lot for such a detailed message:-)
One more question, since I want to prevent the fine line and wrinkles, can I use the Retin A as well? Also, would it be wise to use Alpha Hydrox AHA Souffle 12% Glycolic Souffle ( that you mentioned in an other thread)?
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^ You're welcome!
As long as your skin can handle it and you're diligent about staying out of the sun as much as possible and using sunscreen, there's nothing wrong with using RA or the glycolic cream. They won't hurt you as long as you know what you're doing.
Start doing the 40% lactic peels since your immediate concern is to even out tone/brighten complextion. Do this 2x (1x/week). If your skin can handle this without excessive dryness, then get the 12% soufflee. Use that in between the peels at night.....maybe 2-3x/week. On the "off" nights....use oil to moisturize. Pay attention to your skin. If its too dry or flaky or irritated....then cut back on the days that cream is used. You'll just need to play around that that cream to see how much your skin can tolerate it (along with 1x/week LA peel).
After 2-3 months....when your skin is used to these 2 items.....then you can start looking into Retin A (by then you should definately see a difference in your skin tone/complextion). But don't introduce multiple products at once. Allow the skin to get used to one thing before adding on another.
Re: Retin-A Cream with Glycolic Acid Peels?
^ You're welcome!
As long as your skin can handle it and you're diligent about staying out of the sun as much as possible and using sunscreen, there's nothing wrong with using RA or the glycolic cream. They won't hurt you as long as you know what you're doing.
Start doing the 40% lactic peels since your immediate concern is to even out tone/brighten complextion. Do this 2x (1x/week). If your skin can handle this without excessive dryness, then get the 12% soufflee. Use that in between the peels at night.....maybe 2-3x/week. On the "off" nights....use oil to moisturize. Pay attention to your skin. If its too dry or flaky or irritated....then cut back on the days that cream is used. You'll just need to play around that that cream to see how much your skin can tolerate it (along with 1x/week LA peel).
After 2-3 months....when your skin is used to these 2 items.....then you can start looking into Retin A (by then you should definately see a difference in your skin tone/complextion). But don't introduce multiple products at once. Allow the skin to get used to one thing before adding on another.
Thanks a lot! You explained everything very clearly. Stay blessed :-)
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I am using Retinol 1% and get very mild peeling now which might mean my skin is used to it. I want to switch to Retin -A, what concentration should I start with?
I am also using Obagi Nuderm blender with the retinol...which i read that i have to stop using every 2 months...can I still continue with Retin-a?
Also, I have very dry skin and retinol dries it out even more....what would be the best moisturizer to use?
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I wud suggest you should take advise from your derm and follow the instructions as said. I personally am going through peels (LA) past 3 months and had been using a mixture of acretin 0.025% and Eldoquin Forte 4% once my skin peeled out completely (5-7) days. HAd my peel yesterday (back and face) with intensity incresed to 40% with a change in cream as my derm noticed acretin wasnt doing justice.
All i can say frm personal experience, (with no offence to anyone) ppl over a foram arent professionals... (exceptions exist) Its better to consult a derm as when it comes to your face, its definately not safe to play around with these serious application procedures :)
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girls i need to know about peels can i inbox yu guys i have some bikni waist line vagina and buttocks darknes problem ?
i have very dark there rest of the skin is white , i am getting married in march what to do please help me and reply me where i can find these productsplease ?
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^You shouldn't really use a peel on those sensitive areas.. There are special types of bleaching creams for your private parts.. There's a famous american one but I can't remember the name of it right now..
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girls i need to know about peels can i inbox yu guys i have some bikni waist line vagina and buttocks darknes problem ?
i have very dark there rest of the skin is white , i am getting married in march what to do please help me and reply me where i can find these productsplease ?
you cant be serious abt using peels on your sensitive private areas.. try home made remedies or best massage rose hip oil. worked for me
Re: Retin-A Cream with Glycolic Acid Peels?
I am using Retinol 1% and get very mild peeling now which might mean my skin is used to it. I want to switch to Retin -A, what concentration should I start with?
I am also using Obagi Nuderm blender with the retinol...which i read that i have to stop using every 2 months...can I still continue with Retin-a?
Also, I have very dry skin and retinol dries it out even more....what would be the best moisturizer to use?
With Retin A.....always start with .025% cream. I've stuck to this since I started. I did once think that I should up that to the next %.... .05%....and boy that was a mistake for me! It was considerably strong and just irritated my skin. :( So yea.....now I always stick with .025% cream.
Not sure what other retinol 1% you're using but you'll need to stop that if you start with Retin A. If you're using Retin A....stop any other products containing retinol. Otherwise odds are it'll be too strong for the skin.
Obagi Nuderm blendar: Just looked it up. Yep....you should not use this for more than 2 months (or so) b/c it contains 4% hydroquinone. BTW, I see it's super expensive (at least for me). If you want a cheaper alternative.....Nadinola Extra Strength 3% hydroquinone is a great choice. Yes, you can use Retin A long term (just don't use it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding).
How often are you using the retinol that its drying out your skin so much? You can use any good heavy moisturizer.....but if you can, try to get some oils (such as Argan, Rosehip, avacado etc.). Garden of Wisdom is one site where I've oils from before.