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Thu May 31, 2012 4:52 pm  |
I've been using Retin-A on and off since my high school days due to acne, I'm in my mid 30s now. I get it dirt cheap through my insurance since it's officially covered to treat my acne and not for cosmetic reasons, but we all know how well retinoids work for slowing down the aging process. 
While googling for skincare tips, I came across this:
Skincare tips for the 30's
A retinoid. Zorac (Tazarotene cream) is the most effective of all retiniods and has the least side effects. ZORAC Tazarotene 0.1% cream, is a new and effective agent in the fight against aging skin. Related to Retin-A and Retrieve , Tazarotene is a “third generation” retinoid, which appears to be less irritating and more effective than it’s “first generation” relatives at reversing the adverse effects of chronic sun damage.
Retin-A has been out a really long time so I'm not surprised to hear a newer generation retinoid is available. Less irritating and more effective? Where do I sign up? Apparently it's marketed under the names Tazorac, Zorac, and Avage.
I use Retin-A 0.05% Cream and my skin does tend to get a little irritated from it once in awhile so I sometimes use it every other day.
Has anyone here made this switch from Retin-A to a tazarotene based retinoid? How were your results? Did you notice a difference from using Retin-A? Which tazarotene brand and form (cream or gel), and strength is recommended for anti-aging? Thanks! |
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Thu May 31, 2012 5:42 pm |
I started out using Retin A, then switched to Tazorac and am now on Retin A Micro. Tazorac was suppose to be more 'drying' for oily skin than Retin A (it wasn't for me). Tazorac is the go-to product for psoriasis. I don't know why it is over the Retin A, but do know it is prescribed for that a lot. I use retinoids for oily/ acne prone skin. It's come in real handy keeping fine lines and wrinkles at bay over the years, though (been a 20+ year user, on and off).
I'm unfamiliar with Zorac, but if it's main ingredient is tazoratene, then it's probably very similiar to Tazorac, which is very similiar to Retin A. They usually have different bases that carry the main ingredient in them. Depending on if Zorac has additional ingredient in it, it probably isn't much different than Tazorac or Retin A.
If you can get Retin A cheap and it works for you, then stick with that. If your insurance will cover Retin A Micro - you should try that. It has a time-release built into it (microencapsulation) that is suppose to be less irritating. It says it's a gel, but it comes out a cream. It's a nice retinoid. |
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early 60's, fair skin, combo skin, very few fine lines, vertical lip lines, crows feet & 11's, fighting aging! Using Palancia HF, dermarollers, CPs, Retin A Micro, Safetox, AALS, Clairsonic |
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