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Retinol or Not?

expatgal — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:17:31 GMT

At 60, I am thankful for pretty good skin. I have read countless articles about the benefits of incorporating retinol into your skincare, but have no idea which product to try. I am thinking maybe a night cream containing retinol might work for me, but which one? Do the majority of ladies out there over 50 use some sort of retinol on a regular basis? Are you seeing real benefits over time? Thanks all.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:25:28 GMT

I'm just slightly younger than you and have been using prescription Retin-A for about 2 1/2 years. It's made more of a difference for me than when I used a retinol product prior to that.

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BORN AGAIN — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:34:28 GMT

I use retinal and won't be without it.

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KMBSAB — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:43:23 GMT

On 3/19/2015 JeanLouiseFinch said:
I'm just slightly younger than you and have been using prescription Retin-A for about 2 1/2 years. It's made more of a difference for me than when I used a retinol product prior to that.

I agree. I've been using a prescription retin-a for a year and have noticed a big difference in my skin.

I also use SSC A-line (serum and cream with and without spf) every day along with the retin-a.

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Luv pets — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:19:48 GMT

I am 55 years old and have very dry, sensitive skin. I have tried many Retinol products and they irritated my skin. It would look like a sunburn, because the product was too strong. I have been using Isomers Retiniacin from Evine for years without any irritation. I think it probably has little retinol in it. It does have niacinamide, which is good for skin. I think this product helps to keep my skin smooth. I noticed a difference when I stopped using it at night!

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motherinlaw — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:20:53 GMT

Dr. Perricone High Potency Evening Repair has retinol in it.....lovely product....have used it for years.

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culebra — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:31:32 GMT

Dr. Denese makes a nice firm atone Retinol serum. I have used since she introduced it. My skin is looks good and I am no longer young.

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Jacie — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:35:25 GMT

I was introduced to 15% Retinol at the Clinic my dermatologist works from. Skin Medica is the brand I use and you can find it on-line through the The Derm Store or a skin clinic near you that carries it. Moderately expensive but the regimen I use has made my already good skin look amazing at 59 years old.

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Harpa — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 22:46:15 GMT

On 3/19/2015 expatgal said:
At 60, I am thankful for pretty good skin. I have read countless articles about the benefits of incorporating retinol into your skincare, but have no idea which product to try. I am thinking maybe a night cream containing retinol might work for me, but which one? Do the majority of ladies out there over 50 use some sort of retinol on a regular basis? Are you seeing real benefits over time? Thanks all.

I have no idea if the majority over 50 uses retinol. I did my own research, and I am a good candidate (over 50) who uses retinol every p.m. (for a few years now.) But I've also studied enough to keep an eye out for the day when I may change this protocol.

Yes, I have seen definite benefits: a balancing between my own skin oils & any dryness...right now I am in complete balance, but I also attribute that to other things, also my pores are invisible, which is a nice visual effect, sun damage has been diminished (thanks also to vitamin C) and I really have no fine lines to talk about.

No skin sensitivities at all, and I am at that age group where I want to nudge cell turnover. I also consume dark green leaves (it seems by the bushel), which are high in vitamin A.

I've tried several retinol products at different strengths, but like the best .15% Alpha Hydrox Retinol ResQ.

If you want that extensive list that Love2Laugh compiled, I think I can retrieve it for you (but that was done a few years back.)

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expatgal — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:28:33 GMT

Ladies, I really thank you for all your replies. After reading your input and talking with a few of my friends, I have decided to try a Chantecaille night cream from Nordies. "Retinol Intense Cream". They have a great return policy if it causes me any problems. Thanks again!!!

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beauty0125 — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 04:11:07 GMT

I use first at night philosophy Retnoid pads and then put peter thomas roth retinol fusion on over that then moisturizer and in the morning dr gross retinol and feurulic acid in the morning. Then moisturizer. My skin overtime has really changed for the better. Retinol is a must I am 55