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Refissa Tretinoin by Obagi??
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SandraD4880
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Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:10 pm      Reply with quote
Does anyone know anything about this?

http://www.ariva.com/obagi-refissa-tretinoin-cream--05-.html

I want .05% GEL because the cream clogs up my pores and is just terrible for me. But I can't remember what the clogging ingredient was, ISO- something right? Maybe this will work okay on my skin? Ariva doesn't offere .05% gel. I bought some Indian kind from AllDayChemist and I don't think it works that well, so I have to cough up the money for the real thing.

(Can't see dermatologist until April, when I've lived with my boyfriend for a year and can be on his insurance. I work for a greedy man that doesn't offer insurance to his staff of licensed dental professionals)

If anyone has used this, or can provide any info, please post! Thanks!

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Wed Sep 08, 2010 5:46 am      Reply with quote
I use Refissa. It is along the lines of Renova, meaning it has a very moisturizing base. I am not prone to breakouts or clogged pores, but I would think this is heavy enough that it may cause that for some people.
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:17 am      Reply with quote
When you can maybe you should consider Atralin. Its .05% tretinion in a gel base that is not as drying as retin-a gel base.

http://www.atralingel.com/
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:07 pm      Reply with quote
I use the Atralin. Does not dry my skin out at all. The tube is very large. I have had mine for about a year and only a little more than half gone.
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:06 am      Reply with quote
gloria777 wrote:
I use the Atralin. Does not dry my skin out at all. The tube is very large. I have had mine for about a year and only a little more than half gone.

Atralin is very expensive. I know it is good but I can't afford it.
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Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:28 pm      Reply with quote
My dermatologist gave me a sample of Refissa, saying it was the generic version of Renova and less expensive. I haven't tried it yet. Since it's a collagen builder and I have combination skin, I may start by only using it on the drier areas of my face and neck. I don't think my nose or chin need it since they aren't wrinkled.
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Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:48 pm      Reply with quote
SoftSkin wrote:
My dermatologist gave me a sample of Refissa, saying it was the generic version of Renova and less expensive. I haven't tried it yet. Since it's a collagen builder and I have combination skin, I may start by only using it on the drier areas of my face and neck. I don't think my nose or chin need it since they aren't wrinkled.


You may want to consider using it all over your face for preventive measures. Tretonin may help to prevent wrinkles from forming.
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