Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover.
Tretinoin is usually applied once a day around bedtime.
Nothing so far other than I hope it clears my blackheads
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My skin is better at 45 then it has been in my whole life!!! I wish I knew about this years ago, my skin is positively glowing I am so proud of it, my Mom said (when I put on a touch of foundation) that it looks airbrushed!!!
and I had horrible acne and lots of scarring!!!
my whole face was peeling, it looked scaley and flakey beyond what I can describe.
BUT that all cleared up when I used Neo Strada over-the-counter'exfoliating peel' and 'microderm abrasion' to help with that (otherwise I would have NEVER been able to live through that stage).
note I have used these 2 products for yrs and love them both, and they made my skin smoother, but I was getting leathery skin and lrg pores as I got over 40!
Decreases acne. Makes skin more taut. Fades hyperpigmentation and sunspots. Reduces lines. (Ran out of room in 'bottom line' -- but I picked up the generic, Reacel-A .05%, in Playa del Carmen on vacay in March for $8!!)
IB. Sensitivity.
It REALLY WORKS!
Helped fade scaring
Skin is soft/smooth
Skin feels tighter
Takes a very long time!
The initial break out period is long
Made mild acne serve
Redness, peeling, no sun activities
Making My Face Very Smooth
Maybe Making My Cysts Redness Smaller
Takes Awhile I Guess
Redness
-Radically improved my skin. I am now acne free.
-Improved overall skin quality (texture, discoloration issues)
-I am hopeful that it will help with some mild scarring.
-Easy to use
-Anti-aging as well
-My health insurance's co-pay is rather expensive, but for most companies it is cheaper
-Inital dryness, flakiness around mouth and chin
-Sun sensitivity
Actually works
cleares up 90% acne
Takes some time
Makes skin smoother
Helped acne somewhat, but I can't be sure how much
Never had the initial breakout
Didn't clear up my face
Drying, makes skin sensitive
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Pros:
Skin seems clearer
Dried up my pimple and drastically reduced the inflammation
I think new Blackheads are not forming and existing ons have reduced but cant say for sure