What age should I start using retinol?

What age should I start using retinol?

Begin in Your Mid ’20s or Early ’30s “Your mid-twenties are a great time to start using retinol,” says Ellen Marmur, M.D. “Many patients who have used it for years swear by it.”

Can you use Retin A and vitamin C together?

If your skin care involves nothing but using vitamin C in the morning followed by nightly applications of Retin-A, you’ll have glowing, more youthful skin. (Sunscreen, of course, should also be applied daily.)

How long can you use Retin A?

For most people, tretinoin is prescribed as a long-term medication for several months or years of consistent, continuous use. In fact, studies show that tretinoin takes two to six months to start to produce noticeable results as an acne treatment.

Should you use vitamin C and retinol together?

In short: yes, you can use vitamin C and retinol together; try retinol at night and vitamin C during the day—always with sunscreen.

Can you put Retin-A on your neck?

Use just a pea-sized portion. Dab a bit from this portion onto your forehead, cheeks, and chin, then smooth it around. Use another pea-sized portion for your neck or chest if you need to apply in those areas, too.

What is a potential side effect of using Tretinoin Retin A?

A brief sensation of warmth or stinging may occur immediately after applying the medication. Skin redness, dryness, itching, scaling, mild burning, or worsening of acne may occur during the first 2-4 weeks of using the medication. These effects usually decrease with continued use.

Why Retin A is discontinued?

There was a collective feeling of disappointment amongst thousands of acne sufferers when in October 2012, pharmaceutical giant Janssen-Cilag unexpectedly discontinued its popular Retin-A Gel for the treatment of acne.

Is Retin A harmful?

As one of the most commonly prescribed topical medications for cystic acne, tretinoin is considered safe for most people. However, there are some cases where you should avoid using tretinoin because it can cause health problems.

How long does it take Retin A to work?

You may notice tretinoin starting to work within 2 to 3 weeks, but it can take 6 weeks or more to experience the full benefit. If you don’t see improvement within 12 weeks, or if you have significant improvement and wonder if you should start using it less frequently, talk to your doctor.