Beauty

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@Harpa wrote:

@Katilein

I'm just wondering what kind of expectation you had/have?

And what, if anything, you were using in conjunction with it?

Yes, about the converstion step retinol takes to form into retinoic acid. But from my understanding, this differs from individual to individual, and would be impossible to generalize. There are a whole host of things in play, and not just the condition of the skin.

If anything, I absolutely do not trust when someone advertises that they have 1.5% or 3% of pure retinol in their product, as though the higher percentage should equal effectiveness. (But this is a whole separate discussion.)

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Where did you learn this, @Harpa?  I've never seen anything like that before in anything I've come across and really don't understand how the individual would impact the metabolic conversion of retinol to retinoic acid?  Since skin is skin and retinol is retinol, aside from any possible interaction from other products/ingredients that could nullify effectiveness, I believe it's generally accepted that retinol has to be converted to be accepted and used by the skin.  By the same token, Retin A is already retinoic acid so it doesn't need to be converted.  It doesn't change its composition based on the individual.  How individuals react to it, successfully or not, is a different discussion.

[maestra]

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@DJP wrote:

@maestra  Can you tell me which Retin A you purchased? The one that I saw was called Retino A cream .05 % 20 gm. by J&J. Thank you.

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I purchased the Retino A cream .05% by J and J.-Comes sealed, no problems, made in India by Johnson and Johnson .

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[CherryHugs]

I got an organic retinol cream from amazon. I found that it took months but finally it did help with fine lines and wrinkles! At first I didnt think it was helping much until months later.

[Shanus]

The definitive bottom line on Retin A is that prescription strength is the only effective one for anti-aging. Yes, it may be more costly, if not covered by insurance, or if pay for doctor visit to get RX. Consider that other than your spf, you can toss all other expensive anti-aging serums, creams, if that’s what it takes to afford this.

Retin A builds collagen under the skin & plumps wrinkles....not just moisturizing them or temporarily blurring them. It fades dark spots and melasma, eliminates large pores and acne. It exfoliates the skin leaving it fresher looking and smoother, & more receptive to any other skincare. 

Any retinol found in another product is not prescription strength and to me, is wasted money. It will not be as effective & you’re paying for other “anti-aging” ingredients in the products that are not necessary and buffer the retinol until its strength is almost not existent.

To those sensitive to RX strength Retin A, begin w/ lowest % only 2 nights a week. Gradually work your way up to using it more often. Yes, your face is supposed to be red,  a little irritated and experience slight peeling. Suffer through that period and carry on. It’ll be worth it. Back off for a week if it gets uncomfortable and then go back to 2 nights and work up to 3 nights and eventually every nite or every other night. Apply it to cleansed, dry skin. No serum, moisturizer, etc. before or after.

*****Increase the # of your spf !!!! Retin A will make your skin more sun sensitive...those who usually don’t burn, may still experience sun damage w/o at least spf 30...I’m fair, so I use Spf 50. In summer or on a beach vacation, I back off to only 2 or 3 nights a week, moisturizer on the other nights. ******

[Imaoldhippie]

@Katilein..................There is some reason why your dermatologist would not give you a script for the Tretenon.  I would ask him why or call his assistant, nurse, whatever and ask them if you cant talk to the doctor.  Just dont assume he is being a jerk, there may be a reason.

[San Antonio Gal]

@JeanLouiseFinch- I'm sorry that Curology is not offered in your state!  To anwer your question, as soon as my script runs out, I will go this route.  If the free month ends soon, I may go ahead and start it now.   My insurance doesn't cover my Retin A so I'm okay paying 19.99 a month.   For those not wanting to order their Retin A from overseas or go to a doctor, this is a great alternative.

[morganjen]

If you suffer from Dry Eye Disease, avoid Retin A.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Another caution - Retin A should not be used when pregnant.

[Mom2Dogs]

@San Antonio Gal....quick question about the web site...I went thru all the prompts and answered the questions, but I assume that they sell many other products based on the answers given....correct?

I would like to have seen what else they sell.

[San Antonio Gal]

@Mom2Dogs- I don't know of any other products they sell.  Were you planning on contacting them?   I'm curious as well.