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Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:37 pm  |
Hello DarkMoon,
I also started with Retin A cream 0.025% about half a year ago. To start even slower i was applying it once a week for a month.
Then increased to every 4-5 days.
After i finished my first tube i switched to Retin A micro 0.04% just to increase the percentage.
I found interesting thing - my skin tolerated better Retin A micro 0.04% than cream 0.025%.
Yes, cream is more moisturizing and gel is drying, but i prefer to add an oil on top of 0.04 and use it every 3 days, than
not being able to use 0.025 even twice a week, because of my skin reaction.
Anyway, i bought everything on All Day Chemist. I made with them 2 transactions so far - no problems. Because it is so cheap you can get many different tubes and experiment with it. The shipping is so expensive - you want to get as many as you can in one transaction. |
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Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:02 pm |
| Darkmoon, you have said you have very normal skin, so you may also be just fine with trying the 0.05% cream if you can find that? Especially if you start out slow with just a few nights a week and then build up gradually to nightly. |
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Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:49 pm |
| DM - use the CP serum you bought along w/ the Retin A. It will help keep those peelies away! (still start slow - diluted, until your skin is use to the CPs. And the same [slow] with the Retin A) |
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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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Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:02 pm |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
GRRRRR
Sorry had to get that out of my system!
I finally ordered both 0.025% and 0.05% (2 tubes each) of the Retin A cream from ADC. Murphy's Law struck and every time I added one % to my cart it deleted the other and the site was loading really slowly, so after many attempts I called and placed my order!
Hopefully I will see my order reasonably soon!
Welcome me to the club of possible peely, red, flaky skin soon. I will let you all know how my tolerant skin deals with it, and yes I will start very slowly. 
Thanks for letting me growl about crazy web sites!
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DM, I'm sure you are well aware of this already, but I'm going to say it anyway: Take it VERY slow! I know you have tolerant skin, and that's great - just know you don't NEED to peel and flake and experience irritation to get the benefits of Retin-A. Start with every third night for a couple/few weeks, then go up to every other night as tolerated. Also please note it takes up to a year to see full benefits for anti-aging.  |
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41 y.o., fair, dry, sensitive, mild to moderate rosacea (inflammatory *and* flushing). Minimalist approach to skincare is working for me. Interested in gentle anti-aging treatments (acupressure, massage, exercise, LED) |
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Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:14 pm |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
bellableu,
Thank you, I appreciate the reminder and warning. I know all the pitfalls from reading and paying close attention, but I know any of us can fall prey to that evil little voice that says more is better. My skin is tough, however I have seen a pattern of what is possibly excessive "skin care" resulting in problems that then need to be repaired? It's just my theory however I would rather go with less is more, and I still may be here crying the blues if I am red and flaky! I figure if I waited almost 57 years to add Retin A, another year is fine.
Your mental kick in the butt is quite welcome! I think I might start with 2 nights a weak for a month or so before adding another night assuming all goes well. I will report in with my experience. Thanks again! |
You are so, so welcome! Here's to happy, tolerant, youthing skin. |
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41 y.o., fair, dry, sensitive, mild to moderate rosacea (inflammatory *and* flushing). Minimalist approach to skincare is working for me. Interested in gentle anti-aging treatments (acupressure, massage, exercise, LED) |
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Thu Jan 13, 2011 3:18 pm |
Atiyya:
I am sure this reaction is not to galvanic. I did galvanic treatments multiple times before. But it does make skin more responsive to topical's for the couple of days.
It always counted as an advantage. Well, not in my case
DarkMoon:
Thank You for reminding me about antihistamines. I totally forgot about it. I'll take it when i get home.
In regards to the brand of R-A, this is the last few drops of the tube. That what i was using last few months with absolutely no negative reactions.
Wait ..... stupid me!!!! I washed my face with glycolic face wash . I always picked the other one on Retin-A nights.
That could be the answer. |
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Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:11 pm |
Keliu:
Yes, of course, i am using appropriate gel with galvanic device. As i said, i am sure galvanic spa just increased the sensitivity of my skin.
But this is what it supposed to do.
DarkMoon:
I was reviewing other topics. Many EDS members actually using Retin-A after glycolic face wash with no problem.
Oil - that what i usually did before Retin-A.
I guess i picked glycolic, because i just finished reading "Skin Care The Beautiful Skin Workout" by Michelle Copeland, M.D.,
this evening. Her method CEAMP (clean, exfoliate, activate, moisturize, protect) is definitely very convincing.
I was trying to remember what else i did this evening. I took 1000 mg of vitamin C few days in a raw.
I remember reading somewhere it can conflict with Retin-A too.
But that would be all. Nothing else for sure |
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Fri Jan 14, 2011 4:41 pm |
I made a research on my reaction to Retin A and here is what i found.
Please read, so you do not repeat my mistakes .
The source: http://www.healthgrades.com/drug-ratings/drug/sideeffects/15275/retin-a%20micro
This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Weather extremes such as wind or cold may also be irritating to the skin. (Well, it is below 20F here in NY with wind. (' ')).
This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: products containing alpha hydroxy acid, products containing glycolic acid.
(Exactly what i did. (' ') )
Avoid electrolysis, waxing and chemical depilatories for hair removal on the treated areas while using this product. If you have recently used products containing sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid, use tretinoin with caution. Wait until the effects of such products on the skin have decreased before using tretinoin.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: hair perming solutions, alcohol/lime/menthol-containing products (such as astringents, toners, shaving lotions), medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, products containing sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid, soaps and cosmetics with a strong drying effect, other drugs that may increase your sensitivity to sunlight (e.g., fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin, tetracyclines, thiazide water pills such as hydrochlorothiazide, sulfa drugs such as sulfamethoxazole, phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine). Benzoyl peroxide can be very irritating and may decrease the effectiveness of tretinoin if the two products are applied at the same time.
I guess i will come back to Retin A after all, just keeping all the above in mind. (' ') |
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