Used Tretinoin? Rate It:
Cons:
redness
flaking
Pros:
-Clears acne very quickly
-Gets rid of acne scars
-Smoothens skin
-Makes skin almost flawless <3<3<3
Cons:
-Initial breakout for some people
-Dries out skin (can be a pro)
-Flaking
-Increased photosensitivity
Pros:
blemishes are almost completely gone
no IB
skin is smoother and softer
basically cured my acne after only a few weeks
dries up my oily skin
Cons:
smelly
wish the red marks would go away faster
Pros:
Over time, clears up skin.
Reduces daily oil build up on your face.
.05% is great for moderately oily skin.
Cons:
Is initially very drying.
Initial break out that lasts 3-4 weeks.
Causes sun-sensitivity due to thinning of the skin (so always wear sunscreen, even in Seattle!).
Pros:
Cheap with insurance
Refines skin texture
Blemishes appear less, and clear within a few days (EVEN CYSTS!!!) with consistent use
Sun damage/wrinkle/PIH reversal
Skin looks better EVERY DAY after you pass the hump (for some this is at around 12 weeks, for others it can be closer to a year. The dramatic change in my skin happened after about 5 months)
I don't have to obsess about diet as much
Cons:
Expensive without insurance
Initial breakout (months 1-4) was physically and emotionally taxing
Skin takes awhile to retinize and looks red and inflamed at the beginning of treatment
Requires consistent use to maintain results
Pros:
Cleared 98% of my ance
Dark spots are fading
Brings back confidence
Cons:
Dries your skin out bad
Flaking & burning for the first month
Acne gets worse before it gets better
Pros:
Younger looking skin (whatever age you are 19 or 50s)
Will clear acne
Even toned skin
Cons:
First couple weeks or months can be bad
Skin will be dry, red, peely
Need to stay out of extreme sun exposure
Pros:
Clears Acne
Red acne bumps are gone
Skin is smoother
I am beginning to look AMAZING, LOL.
Cons:
Dried my skin a little bit. Use a moisturizer if you have issues.
Pros:
i have been useing retin-a 0.1 %..for many years...it is the only product that
keeps those uninvited bumps away..
since being on retin-a...no more pimples..plus
my skin is softer & smooher...
Cons:
i too went through the red dry scaly ..
ugly skin thingy for about 2 months..
but have to say it was really worth all the sobs ...
Pros:
prevented breakouts
cleared zits fast
lightened scars
made face smooth and glowing