Janseen Retin AThe Supplement Guide

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May 8, 2010 11:49 am

Alida

Joined: May 5, 2010
Points: 365

My dermatologist prescribed this for me once my rosacea was under control and it was time to repair the damage to my skin. Untreated, my condition had cause my pores to enlarge and it had begun to make the appearance of my skin look like that of an orange peel The very first day I used the retin A I was shocked. On just the first day my skin already looked rather tightened and practically better then it had in highschool. However as I kept using it, like most other people here my skin began peeling (which is the basic idea of Retin A) and flaking. The more I used it, the more my skin flaked off. Unsettled, I sought the advice of an aesthetician who confirmed that it is supposed to do that and if you stick it out for a few months you wont be disapopointed. So I am continuing to stick with it and I can definitely tell it is all but eliminating my fine lines. As for the hyperpigmentation from the left over acne it has yet to help with that but should. I had the impression that you only are supposed to use Retin A until your condition improves because of how sensitive to sun it can make it and because its purpose is to act as a mini peel. Either way, I am slowly seeing improvements that I am really excited about. The key is to use as little of it as possible. It isnt like moisturizer where more is better. Use as little of the Retin A as you can handle and stick it out as long as you can.

Date Purchased: 05/2010
Price Paid: $50
Recommend: Yes

Pros:

Really does work especially on fine lines and even deeper ones. It even seems to help with the texture of the skin.

Cons:

Very expensive, can make your skin feel like its burning, it will make your skin look dry and make it flakey and peel, you need to limit your sun exposure.

Wish This Would Work For Me
Nov 19, 2008 9:34 am

conniecush

Joined: Oct 24, 2008
Points: 405

I have a lot of friends who use Retin A and their skin looks amazing; really smooth and clear. I hoped when I started using it, it would do the same for my skin, but no luck. Pretty much all it did was make my skin peel. I used it for almost a year and it never stopped peeling, so I always looked dry and flakey, which is not attractive. I think it just does not work on some skin types, so you should consider your skin type before deciding to use Retin A. My skin is dry and it just never helped me.

Date Purchased: 09/07
Price Paid: $22
Recommend: No

Pros:

Didn't like anything about Retin A

Cons:

It made my skin peel all of the time.

This message was modified Nov 19, 2008 by conniecush

stops working
Oct 27, 2008 8:43 pm

jadajones

Location: stockbridge,ga
Joined: Oct 26, 2008
Points: 180

this cream works well for just a wile and then you have nothing.

Date Purchased: 00/00
Price Paid: $20
Recommend: No

Pros:

it works

Cons:

just stop after about a month.

It works well...maybe too well
Oct 26, 2008 10:05 pm

tsg123

Joined: Oct 26, 2008
Points: 150

This will remove superficial wrinkles, and alleviate deeper ones. Just be careful how much you use. I slathered some on, and when I woke up, it looked like a terrible sunburn. Felt like it too.

Date Purchased: 2/01
Price Paid: $10
Recommend: Yes

Pros:

It works pretty well.

Cons:

It can hurt when you use too much.

Retin A
Oct 26, 2008 4:00 pm

ktegio

Joined: Oct 26, 2008
Points: 405

My Doctor prescribed retin A for my crows feet. I went to fill the prescription but it was going to cost over $100 so my next trip to Mexico I bought some at their Pharmacy for $10. I have used it since and its great. You have to learn how much is right for you thru trial and error. I started peeling when I first started because I was using too much. Since then I have learned a little goes a long way.

Date Purchased: 06/10/2008
Price Paid: $10
Recommend: Yes

Pros:

Its helped with the crows feet. I would say by 50%.

Cons:

You have to learn thru trial and error on how much is enough. I have peeled in the beginning. Not major other side effects though. Stay out of the sun with it on.

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