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Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:48 am |
Oh dear, oh dear ...I lost my eyes reading topics with notion of Retin A. After all positive opinions,I also found some negative ones which confuse me completely.
I know that we are different, with different types of skin and that one can have problems with other one's best product.
But would you all help me to make an general rewiew by voting and answering on crucial questions.
For example - sensitivity to the sun - sunscreens => do they work in case of using RA, or one must avoid exposing to the sun constantly even after adjustment period? I read so many different statements
Can RA in adjustment period cause irreparable damage on the skin?
Maybe the best answer will be result of the poll - percentage can speak very loudly
but please feel free to give answers which are crucial on this matter by your opinion.
And please sorry because of language I am writing on - English or not - I hope that my posts are least understandable. |
_________________ trying to stay young and to learn English a little bit better so if it make you laugh - don't LOL |
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:47 am |
I do feel this is very individual, many find it great for acne some as an anti-aging product. I tried a few different brands no bad issues but it just didn't do anything for my skin. 55 normal skin few wrinkles.
HTH |
_________________ I'LL SEE YOU ON THE DARKSIDE OF THE MOON.... |
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:57 am |
Yes, I do believe it is an individual decision; one needs to weight the benefits and risks involved in retinoid use, for their specific skin type and issues.
I think retinoids, in general, are the best and proven anti-aging aid one can use, but they are not for everyone. |
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:30 am |
I think Retin-A is good and bad. I was prescribed Retin-A a few years ago for little scars on my face (which aren't that visible), but I'm just crazy about them. Anyway, it seems right after I apply Retin-A, my skin looks great, has a nice glow, looks smooth, etc. But the next day, it seems like it's back to how it was before. My Retin-A is generic, not sure if that has anything to do with it. One thing I also dislike about retinoids, is they thin your skin out. The skin underneath my eyes (that delicate area) seems like it got thinner, and it seems now those little blue veins under my eyes are semi-visible. But, I can definitely see an improvement in my skin. The thing is, like I mentioned earlier, I'm not combating wrinkles, but scars..so maybe the results would be better if I were trying to get rid of wrinkles? Ultimately, I think it's up to the individual. Everyone is going to have a different reaction, everyone has different skin! I think I will continue using Retin-A in the future, but I am off it right now, so my skin maybe thickens up again. |
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:04 pm |
Retin A is one of the only proven topical anti-aging products we have. It may thin the epidermis, but it thickens the dermis, builds collagen, thus helping with wrinkles, etc. I think the hardest thing for people is to use it on a regular basis for a long period of time (it takes up to 12 months to get the most benefit from it). If someone is worried about the initial flaking/dryness, use the lowest percent or use Renova, which has a moisturizing base. Or try the over-the-counter derivatives, which are usually more tolerated - just know that they have to convert into retinoic acid, so they are not going to be as effective as Retin A. |
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:26 pm |
Knowing Retin A as a proven anti-aging product I've used it on a regular basis for a year now. I have found it has done the most in terms of skin smoothness, pores smaller & less depth to some lines on my forehead & upper lip area. I will be cutting back now to 3 times a week but plan on always using Retin-A. 56 with normal slightly sensitive skin. |
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Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:48 am |
brierrose wrote: |
Knowing Retin A as a proven anti-aging product I've used it on a regular basis for a year now. I have found it has done the most in terms of skin smoothness, pores smaller & less depth to some lines on my forehead & upper lip area. I will be cutting back now to 3 times a week but plan on always using Retin-A. 56 with normal slightly sensitive skin. |
And how about sun sensitivity? I live in the island with lots of sun - is my moisturiser or make up foundation with factor 20 is enough? |
_________________ trying to stay young and to learn English a little bit better so if it make you laugh - don't LOL |
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Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:28 pm |
I would vote yes on this one. I have been using it for many years, and think that it has minimized fine lines. |
_________________ I am from LI, New York, and enjoy reading and sometimes posting on beauty boards |
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Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:57 pm |
I'm not sure a vote will be very helpful to you. We are a very diverse community, and things that help one person may be irrelevant or even harmful to another. For example, my retinoid experience may be of some interest to others who are post-menopausal, but not of much help to someone in her twenties thinking about using it for acne. This is why I think you may benefit more from the stories of those with similar age and skin concerns than by aggregating all of our experiences into a generic poll. |
_________________ Late 50's, fair warm-toned skin, dryish except in T zone; regular user of CSRx Vitamin C, Avene Diacneal, Avene tinosorb sunscreen, Pro Light LED, and experiments on and off with many products. |
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:38 am |
flitcraft wrote: |
I'm not sure a vote will be very helpful to you. We are a very diverse community, and things that help one person may be irrelevant or even harmful to another. For example, my retinoid experience may be of some interest to others who are post-menopausal, but not of much help to someone in her twenties thinking about using it for acne. This is why I think you may benefit more from the stories of those with similar age and skin concerns than by aggregating all of our experiences into a generic poll. |
Yes, that's correct what your said - my original intention was to collect votes which can answered the question about anti age matter.
That's way I put third option which said that there's better way to keep skin young.
But as you said - everybody use Retin A with different intention - we know that - and the question is this product is good for skin in any cases.
Method of using is prescribed for different cases - and if respect and follow prescription, what we can tell - Yes or No - that's question. |
_________________ trying to stay young and to learn English a little bit better so if it make you laugh - don't LOL |
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:57 am |
*mirjana* wrote: |
And how about sun sensitivity? I live in the island with lots of sun - is my moisturiser or make up foundation with factor 20 is enough? |
Myself personally, I would use a separate sunscreen and then apply the make-up on top especially if you are out in lots of sun. |
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:13 am |
rileygirl wrote: |
*mirjana* wrote: |
And how about sun sensitivity? I live in the island with lots of sun - is my moisturiser or make up foundation with factor 20 is enough? |
Myself personally, I would use a separate sunscreen and then apply the make-up on top especially if you are out in lots of sun. |
oh that's one point which bother me - as far as I understood - the final layer on top of the face is one which factor is relevant? For an example - moisturiser can bi factor 20, and make up foundation factor 15. In that case my face is protected with 15 or 20? |
_________________ trying to stay young and to learn English a little bit better so if it make you laugh - don't LOL |
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:52 am |
Not sure on that one, marijana. Maybe someone will come along that knows that, or try makeupalley.com. Lots of sunscreen buffs on that site! |
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:23 am |
I should add I only tried the Roc drugstore brand, not rx Retin A used 3 tubes, no redness no irritation, no help!
My skin is SUPER TOLERANT not sensitive at all. My next step is to try the rx strength I think my skin needs the real deal, I mostly want to get rid of minor hyperpigmentation.
DM |
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:44 am |
DarkMoon wrote: |
I should add I only tried the Roc drugstore brand, not rx Retin A used 3 tubes, no redness no irritation, no help!
My skin is SUPER TOLERANT not sensitive at all. My next step is to try the rx strength I think my skin needs the real deal, I mostly want to get rid of minor hyperpigmentation.
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Roc - you think RoC (just to be sure about brand) - I never heard that this brand has retin A in offer?
They have plenty of retinol products which I also tried and no problems with side effects at all.. but I don't think that my skin is tolerant because of that. I tried Avenes cream with retinaldehyde and I have some really mild side effect but just for a few first days - Aluage - maybe you can find some testers to try?
I think that Retin A is much stronger and different by the side effects. I still wait my cream which I order to come - and than you will hear crying and moaning from here |
_________________ trying to stay young and to learn English a little bit better so if it make you laugh - don't LOL |
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:49 am |
so far i don't get the bad in retin a. I go by the results i see on my own face. |
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