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Wed May 02, 2012 7:56 am  |
| I've heard mixed reviews about Retin A, retinol. It is supposed to give good long term effects, but by thinning top layer of the skin and causing irritation which is what plumps up the lower layers while using it. If this is the case then when you stop using it are you left with much thinner skin? I know you are also supposed to keep using it to maintain good results... I was given neova 1.25% retinol but not sure if to start using it. I have no lines really yet, and no acne, but want to start for skin firming and prevention. Any ideas? |
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Wed May 02, 2012 9:35 am |
You have misunderstood the mechanism of action. The superficial irritation/ inflammation is a side effect which is not necessary to gain the main anti-ageing benefits at the dermal layer. If Retin-A is prescribed and used correctly you should be looking to eliminate or at least minimise any irritation/ inflammation and thinning of the stratus corneum. Contrary to popular belief Retin-A is not the holy grail, it is the same as any other prescription medication - in a percentage of people the side effects outweigh the positive effects.
By all means add a retinoid to your routine, but IMO do so after you have adjusted your routine and diet such that they are as gentle and anti-inflammatory as possible. Personally I would remove all exfoliants, drying acids and known irritants. Too many people start slapping a retinoid onto skin that is already being subjected to a daily dose of L-ascorbic acid or scrubbing in a foaming cleanser with their Clarisonic and wonder why their skin is unhappy. |
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Sat May 05, 2012 7:11 am |
Retin-A does not thin the skin.
Retin-A thins the epidermis, but it thickens the dermis, which is the desired effect. Thickening the dermis boosts collagen and elastin production. This all results in younger, fresher looking skin.
In aged skin the dermis has thinned and the epidermis has thickened which emphasises wrinkles and the appearance of dryness, enlarged pores, etc.
To fully understand what Retin-A does, I would do a lot of research if I were you.
I have all the information I need in my head after all of my own research -- but if I list that information here, then people are going to ask for references, and quite frankly, I've done the research I need for my own benefits, so others can do it for themselves too 
For me, Retin-A is pretty much right up there as a Holy Grail product. I wont go without it any time soon  |
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