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Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:58 pm  |
Can someone clarify the different strengths of Retin A creams available?
I have been using Renova but want something a bit stronger...
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Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:25 pm |
The strengths are .025%, .05% and .01%
Currently I use .05% Retin-A. I have read that Retin-A is not stronger than Renova but since Renova is in a cream base some feel that Retin-A works better because it is not mixed in with a cream. On the other hand it can be harsher than Renova for this same reason. Maybe .025% Retin-A would be good to start with to see how your skin tolerates it also then you have higher strengths to work up to. |
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Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:07 pm |
| So far Renova only comes in the .05 & .02 strengths. I used it for years and had to stop as it made my Rosacea worse. |
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Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:06 am |
I used a Retin-A .05% and I know that they definitely work however, I do want to try the .1% and see the difference.
On a side note, does it matter which brand/maker I buy my Retin-A from? I'm just curious to know if there is a difference or are they all the same? |
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Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:51 pm |
| So I am using Renova 0.05% - next strength up Retin A is ? |
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Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:24 pm |
| Any suggestions on a good website to purchase Retin A? |
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Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:41 pm |
I googled it and a bunch of websites were found.
I have been warned by a couple of people that some sites might not be the real thing. You just have to be careful, I guess. |
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Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:57 pm |
| Is there a doctor that you can ask about the Renova/Retin-A % question? |
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Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:07 pm |
I used Retin A .025 for about six months -- my skin reacted well to it and showed none of the negative side effects other people talk about (redness/flakiness/peeling), so I thought I could handle more. I upped to the .1 percent and noticed less subtle results...I wouldn't call them "dramatic" but I notice my skin getting smoother and my acne disappearing more than I did with the .025.
I assume you're using Renova for anti-aging, though? Because I have to say that the Retin A's (even the .1 percent)'s effect on anti-aging haven't been too noticeable. I think I do see some very MILD softening of some fine lines but for me the most positive results have been the smoother skin texture and acne elimination. |
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