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Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:17 pm  |
A lot of you all here seem to think that Retin A and glycolic acid can go well together. And I'm not doubting that, I just want some confirmation. I worry about thinning or irritating my skin.
Here's the warning that appears with my tube of Retin A:
"The drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: producs containing alpha hydroxy acid, products containing glycolic acid."
Opinions on this? I just want to be careful here! |
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Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:38 pm |
| I would like to know also, because since I've been using Proactiv cleanser and toner with 6% Glycolic acid, my skin has been dryer and doesnt seem to produce any oil all day. Where as it use to...I don't know if this is something to be concerned about or that the Glycolic acid will age me faster. Some skin specialist at the health food store told me not to use Glycolic acid products on a regular basis because they can strip your skin. So I would like to know the safety of them as well. |
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Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:39 pm |
| Glycolic acids can help Retin A penetrate more deeply. I have been told by my doctor to use Retin A and glycolic acid on alternating nights or use the Retin A at night and the glycolic acid in the morning. HTH. |
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Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:53 pm |
I have no doubt that this kind of warning is at the urging of the manufacturer's legal counsel. COMBINING these products COULD cause major irritation, and as we know, there are people who look to cash in by claiming some sort of tort with the hope of reaching into the deep pockets of big businesses like drug companies. Anyway, you aren't using these products simultaneously but alternately. Big difference. If your skin gets irritated, it's telling you to back off. It's as simple as that. Dermatologists prescribe the use of both for patients who suffer from acne, but they don't advise you to layer one on top of the other. Rather just the opposite. And they also advise that patients start with infrequent use and gradually build up tolerance. Dryness is a side effect and if it becomes unpleasant, again, listen to what your skin's telling you and ease up.
The real dangers of using Retin-A are to do so while you're pregnant, or to use it and other exfoliators without following up with adequate sun protection and therefore raising the risk of skin cancer. These products have been around for a long time. And even garbage bags have warnings printed on them nowadays. Consider it part of the Zeitgeist. |
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Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:38 am |
| My understanding is also that the glycolic acid can help the retin-A penetrate better and to use them on alternate evenings, allowing the skin to recover and heal from each during the day. I think that vitamin C in the mornings helps to enhance the healing and recovery during the down time. Also, glycolics come in low ranges for everyday use and high ranges for occassional peels. the higher the %, the less frequently you use it. but never together. |
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Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:05 pm |
| Looks like I have really tough skin, I have layered IS Clinical active serum and .o25% retin-a and my skin has been fine the next day....I top it all with hydra-cool. |
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