| Author |
Message |
|
|
|
Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:34 am  |
| I bought renova(retacnyl) and retin a from medsmex. You can only get 0.050% highest strength renova and then for 0.1% you have to purchase retin a. Why cant .1% renova be purchased?I suppose I could use the retin a and put moisturizer over it since thats what renova is but just wondering why you cant buy renova at .1%strength. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:24 am |
Not sure what you mean - I had a look and the web site says Renova cream 0.1%, Spanish name Retin-A, Substance Tretinoin. I've purchased this particular Retin-A and have had no problems with it. I think where you might be confused is that Renova is a brand name and Retin-A/Tretinoin is the name of the medication.
http://www.medsmex.com/store/product.php?productid=3374&cat=42&page=2 |
_________________
Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
|
|
|
|
Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:40 am |
The brand name Renova is only available in .02%.
Retin-a cream is in a moisturizing base,although not quite as emollient as renova. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:01 am |
| GirlieGirl wrote: |
The brand name Renova is only available in .02%.
Retin-a cream is in a moisturizing base,although not quite as emollient as renova. |
Renova is available in 0.05%. The active ingredient both in Renova and Retin A cream is Tretinoin.
http://www.rxlist.com/renova-drug.htm |
_________________
Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
|
|
|
|
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:12 am |
| Keliu wrote: |
| GirlieGirl wrote: |
The brand name Renova is only available in .02%.
Retin-a cream is in a moisturizing base,although not quite as emollient as renova. |
Renova is available in 0.05%. The active ingredient both in Renova and Retin A cream is Tretinoin.
http://www.rxlist.com/renova-drug.htm |
Thats odd the renova web site only states .02%. But yes renova and retin a cream are the same active just in different bases. |
|
|
|
|
|
Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:31 pm |
| Same active ingredient, different base. Be careful with this stuff if you're just starting out, 0.1% Retin-A will peel the flesh off of your bones and turn it to jelly if you don't work up to it, it's NOT to be trifled with lightly. We're talking flaming red weeping blisters and scaly cracks here. (Can you tell I learned this the hard way with my dermatologist? haha) Start low and work up. They probably don't sell it in Renova in that strength because for anti aging purposes 0.1% tretinoin is overkill. |
_________________
25, sensitive/acne prone/sickeningly pale skin, brown hair, green eyes, completely obsessed with sunscreen. On spironolactone, tretinoin & metronidazole |
|
|
|
|
Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:22 am |
| Sario wrote: |
| Be careful with this stuff if you're just starting out, 0.1% Retin-A will peel the flesh off of your bones and turn it to jelly if you don't work up to it, it's NOT to be trifled with lightly. We're talking flaming red weeping blisters and scaly cracks here. |
I have never experienced any sensitivity at all with Retin-A 0.1% - my skin does peel, but definitely no redness or irritation. I guess everyone's skin is different and reactions are not the same. However, it is a good idea to start on a low percentage and work up. |
_________________
Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
|
|
|
|
Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:15 am |
| well I AM doing it for antiaging and I thought you are supposed to work up to .1% eventually...Right now I am on the renova .05%.I havent had too much trouble if I start to get inflammed I back off....not sure how to do this on my neck I have a V spot beneath my collarbone that is brown w/ melasma and I have been putting it there but it doesnt seem to be getting rid of it ,it just makes it red and inflammed! |
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:45 am |
| Sario wrote: |
| Same active ingredient, different base. Be careful with this stuff if you're just starting out, 0.1% Retin-A will peel the flesh off of your bones and turn it to jelly if you don't work up to it, it's NOT to be trifled with lightly. We're talking flaming red weeping blisters and scaly cracks here. (Can you tell I learned this the hard way with my dermatologist? haha) Start low and work up. They probably don't sell it in Renova in that strength because for anti aging purposes 0.1% tretinoin is overkill. |
They probably don't sell it in Renova in that strength because for anti aging purposes 0.1% tretinoin is overkill.[/quote]
This is exactly why they don't make Renova in the .1% strength. For anti-aging it's overkill. The .1% was orginally meant for resistant skin with acne. Obviously you can use it for whatever you want anti-aging or acne, but you won't get "better" anti-aging results going from .05% Renova to .1% Retin-A. If your skin can tolerate moving up to the .1% strength all it means is just that. Your skin can now tolerate it and is more resistant. You won't recieve any extra an-aging benefits. |
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:26 am |
| I make out real well with the .05% retin-a, but eventhough I tried for many months to use the .1%, it was just too much. My skin looks much better with the lower strength...I'm more "glowy" and smooth...the higher strength dried the bejeezus out of me and I looked like a lizard. |
_________________
gravity, stay the hell away from me |
|
|
|
|
Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:05 pm |
| lucyluc wrote: |
| I bought renova(retacnyl) and retin a from medsmex. You can only get 0.050% highest strength renova and then for 0.1% you have to purchase retin a. Why cant .1% renova be purchased?I suppose I could use the retin a and put moisturizer over it since thats what renova is but just wondering why you cant buy renova at .1%strength. |
Agree with the others that this product is mainly formulated for anti-ageing rather than acne. But it also helps people with dry acneic skin. If you want a 0.1% product that is not alcohol-based like retin A, trywww.alldaychemist.com. The retin A generic there is olive ester-based, not alcohol-based. Less harsh than retin A (non-generic). |
|
|
missyellow
New Member
 
Joined: 30 Jan 2007
Posts: 2
|
|
|
Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:49 am |
| So, what strength would you recommend to someone just starting with Retin-A? I plan to order from alldaychemist. I am 58 so want to get wrinkle benefits from the product. I also need to find out about the blender everyone is talking about. |
|
|
|
|
|
Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:28 am |
| I think you are supposed to start out at the lowest strength and work up to a higher strength,at least thats what I have always heard. Renova is easier on the skin because they add a moisturizer to it.There are lots of threads on retin a here if you do a search. I am doing renova because retin a is the ONLY scientifically proven product to lessen wrinkles and prevent future wrinkles. Its very inexpensive compared to expensive products that have no scientific backing behind it.I am very careful about the sun though and avoid it as much as possible. |
|
|
|
|
|
Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:10 am |
| m1rox wrote: |
| lucyluc wrote: |
| I bought renova(retacnyl) and retin a from medsmex. You can only get 0.050% highest strength renova and then for 0.1% you have to purchase retin a. Why cant .1% renova be purchased?I suppose I could use the retin a and put moisturizer over it since thats what renova is but just wondering why you cant buy renova at .1%strength. |
Agree with the others that this product is mainly formulated for anti-ageing rather than acne. But it also helps people with dry acneic skin. If you want a 0.1% product that is not alcohol-based like retin A, trywww.alldaychemist.com. The retin A generic there is olive ester-based, not alcohol-based. Less harsh than retin A (non-generic). |
I have combo skin and it really does help with my occasional pimples. I apply it when I go to bed and when I wake up it somehow shrinks my pimples by half or they are gone completely. I am using it for the anti-aging effects, but helping with pimples is a plus. |
|
|
|
|
| Wed Mar 12, 2025 4:24 pm |
If this is your first visit to the EDS Forums please take the time to register. Registration is required for you to post on the forums. Registration will also give you the ability to track messages of interest, send private messages to other users, participate in Gift Certificates draws and enjoy automatic discounts for shopping at our online store. Registration is free and takes just a few seconds to complete.
Click Here to join our community.
If you are already a registered member on the forums, please login to gain full access to the site. |
|
 |
|
