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RETINOL vs RETINOID
Retinols are milder
Retinol are over the counter. Retinoids are prescription only (with the exception of Adapalene)
BENEFITS OF RETINOIDS/RETINOL:
Acne Treatment
Reduces fine wrinkles and lines
Evens out skin tone
Reduces brown spots
Reduces clogged pores
Improves skin texture
DISADVANTAGES OF RETINOIDS/RETINOLS
Avoid in Pregnancy
Can cause skin irritation
Can trigger perioral dermatitis/rosacea
Can make you more sun sensitive
This is an excellent retinol for sensitive skin
One of the best over the counter retinols for mature skin
PHOTOAGING
Strongest over the counter retinoid
(Higher strengths available as prescription)
ACNE AND PHOTOAGING
Plant based extract with similar benefits to retinols.
Milder than retinols
PHOTOAGING
PRESCRIPTION RETINOIDS
Prescription Tretinoin
Speak with your dermatologist to find out if this is right for you
Not Photostable (apply in evening)
ACNE AND PHOTOAGING
Prescription Tretinoin 0.05%
This is a prescription tretinoin designed to be moisturizing and less irritating.
Micronized.
Photostable (daytime use OK)
Also contains Hyaluronic Acid, collagen, glycerin.
ACNE AND PHOTOAGING
Prescription retinoid. Active ingredienet is trifarotene.
Works well for back acne as well.
ACNE AND PHOTOAGING
Prescription Tazarotene Lotion 0.045%
Stronger than tretinoin
Micronized.
Designed to be less irritating.
Photostable (daytime use OK)
ACNE AND PHOTOAGING
HOW TO USE A RETINOID:
1) START SLOW: Start with a pea sized amount three times weekly at night. Increase frequency every week as tolerated. (week 2: 4 times weekly-- week 3: 5 times weekly etc)
2) APPLY TO DRY SKIN: Dry your skin completely prior to application
3) START WITH A MILDER RETINOL/RETINOID: Be patient and start with a milder retinoid and increase the strengths as tolerated
4) BE PATIENT: For acne it can take 3 months to see the benefits of retinoids. For anti-aging can take 6 months to start to see benefits. Benefits improve with longer duration of treatment
5) RETINOIDS CAN NOT BE USED AS SPOT TREATMENT: Retinoids need to be used daily to be effective (however- as noted above, take your time to work up to daily use)
6) USE SUN PROTECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
HELP! My skin is red and irritated
1) START SLOW: See above
2) APPLY TO DRY SKIN
3) DON'T APPLY TOO MUCH (apply pea size amount or less to entire face)
4) AVOID AREA AROUND MOUTH (this is the most sensitive area of our skin - apply to this area less frequently if needed)
5) SANDWICH: Apply moisturizer before/after or both
6) WASH OFF AFTER 90 MINUTES: Apply retinoid and wash off after 90 minutes
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