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CatInAHat
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:44 pm  |
I would really appreciate some advice regarding Retin A. I have read so many positive reviews about it and how it is an excellent preventative for wrinkles. I am 24 and have very sensitive skin but would like to try and incorporate Retin A into my skincare regime.
Can anyone recommend a particular brand or strength of Retin A for my age and skin type?
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CatInAHat
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Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:06 pm |
Does anyone have any advice for me at all? There is just so much information on the internet regarding Retin A, I am finding it quite overwhelming trying to sort out what is best for my skin type and needs  |
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Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:25 pm |
What is your skin type? That will determine if you get the cream or gel.
Start with the lowest % which I think is .25%. Get generic it will tons cheaper. Start off using every 3rd night to help your skin adjust. If you skin very sensitive then you may not be able to use it. Just listen to you skin.
Be sure to use sunscreen daily. |
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Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:01 pm |
| CatInAHat wrote: |
I would really appreciate some advice regarding Retin A. I have read so many positive reviews about it and how it is an excellent preventative for wrinkles. I am 24 and have very sensitive skin but would like to try and incorporate Retin A into my skincare regime.
Can anyone recommend a particular brand or strength of Retin A for my age and skin type?
Thank you in advance |
Have you thought about using an over the counter retinol product first and then moving up to Retin A? 0.025% is the lowest in the cream/gel formulas, and the Retin A Micro comes in a 0.04%. The Micro is supposed to be more gentle as it is time released. I agree with Girliegirl, start out slow and increase usage as your skin becomes accustomed to it. |
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Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:53 pm |
| Very sensitive skin, that's me. Start with a good retinol product. NCN has a nice inexpensive 1% and 2% formula, with 2% being the highest. And then move to a lowest Retin A. |
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CatInAHat
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Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:25 am |
Thanks very much all for your informed replies, I will look into getting a retinol product first and then perhaps moving on. I didn't realise there was a difference between retinol and retin A!
So you don't think that using retin A at age 24 will do more harm than good? I'm concerned tha this may be the case as i don't have any visible wrinkles but definitely want to prevent them in the first place. |
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Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:07 pm |
| can someone recommend me a brand for Retin A? because now i am using obagi Retin A, but it is too expensive, i want to have a instead. |
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Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:21 am |
Its not so much about doing more harm than good, but over challenging your skin which is never a good idea no matter what your age. Retin A is a prescription medicine for a reason, and the adverse effects it can produce can be quite upsetting to many people. Retinol though however though weaker than Retin A, can produce the same results but will take a little longer. One of my favourite Retinol products is Green Cream (and there are 3 level/strengths) so you might want to search out those!
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Thanks very much all for your informed replies, I will look into getting a retinol product first and then perhaps moving on. I didn't realise there was a difference between retinol and retin A!
So you don't think that using retin A at age 24 will do more harm than good? I'm concerned tha this may be the case as i don't have any visible wrinkles but definitely want to prevent them in the first place. |
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Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:22 am |
I'm always cautious about recommending brands on the net, because we don't know anything about your skin type or how its responded (or how long you have been using obagi system)?
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| can someone recommend me a brand for Retin A? because now i am using obagi Retin A, but it is too expensive, i want to have a instead. |
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Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:35 pm |
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| CatInAHat wrote: |
I would really appreciate some advice regarding Retin A. I have read so many positive reviews about it and how it is an excellent preventative for wrinkles. I am 24 and have very sensitive skin but would like to try and incorporate Retin A into my skincare regime.
Can anyone recommend a particular brand or strength of Retin A for my age and skin type?
Thank you in advance |
Have you thought about using an over the counter retinol product first and then moving up to Retin A? 0.025% is the lowest in the cream/gel formulas, and the Retin A Micro comes in a 0.04%. The Micro is supposed to be more gentle as it is time released. I agree with Girliegirl, start out slow and increase usage as your skin becomes accustomed to it. |
Retin A Micro i think is best. Could you know some brand for Retin A Micro? |
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Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:38 pm |
| SeanySeanUK wrote: |
I'm always cautious about recommending brands on the net, because we don't know anything about your skin type or how its responded (or how long you have been using obagi system)?
| zhoushuhappy wrote: |
| can someone recommend me a brand for Retin A? because now i am using obagi Retin A, but it is too expensive, i want to have a instead. |
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yes, i am very coutious too, but i really don't know what is brand for retin a is better.
I am using obagi for about 3 weeks, and skin now peel and red which i can bear, and now i am using obagi Retin A 0.05%. |
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Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:53 am |
| CatInAHat wrote: |
Thanks very much all for your informed replies, I will look into getting a retinol product first and then perhaps moving on. I didn't realise there was a difference between retinol and retin A!
So you don't think that using retin A at age 24 will do more harm than good? I'm concerned tha this may be the case as i don't have any visible wrinkles but definitely want to prevent them in the first place. |
IMO, start with an over the counter retinol. You are only 24, save the big guns for later in life. As long as you are using a retinol product (you can even check in to retinaldehyde, which is still gentle but a "step up" from the retinol) and sunscreen, you have a great head start on good skin care! |
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Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:01 pm |
I my country, i find a retin a product, only cost $10, what a big price difference!! I think both brand are the same.
can retin A be used on the upper lid?
Is it can prevent the lid sag? |
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Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:43 am |
| zhoushuhappy wrote: |
I my country, i find a retin a product, only cost $10, what a big price difference!! I think both brand are the same.
can retin A be used on the upper lid?
Is it can prevent the lid sag?
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WOW what country are you in? I like the price. In here, US, Retin A is expensive. Some are over $100. That is why we are looking for generic brand.  |
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