You guys might have heard about retinoids or tretinoin cream/gel. It converts into retinic acid on skin and is very effective as anti ageing and anti acne.
I got tretinoin 0.05% in cream form. Mainly because i want to reduce the wrinkles under my eyes which are super visible when I smile. I have read multiple reviews, mostly positive that retinoids reduce the wrinkles and prevents them and skin becomes super smooth. Retinoids are also effective for acne and blackheads.
Has anyone here tried tretinoin for wrinkles? Just want to read more reviews before i start, since there are side effects like peeling and irritation for a few weeks/months when you start this.
Re: Retinoids/ tretinoin
Yes... there are some useful older posts. Also, I wouldn't start with 0.05%.. rather 0.025%.
Here's my previous post:
I started using it with a 2 to 3 day break between applications and have not changed the method because I feel it's working. I use it at night, the next morning I don't see anything happening but the morning after, some of my facial areas seem to be dry and peeling - this is good. I just moisturise well and go about my business. Once the peeling has stopped, the skin looks smoother. It has definitely improved the beginnings of fine lines on the sides of my upper lip. The couple of times I've tried to use it more frequently, I've developed a large and very stubborn pimple/cyst. So then I just take a break for about 2 to 3 weeks. I'm happy using it not too frequently because I'd rather not the get the pimples since maintaining my clear skin is more important to me.
But everyone is different, some people don't notice anything even using this strength everyday.
Just pay close attention to what is happening and listen to your skin.