Comments on: Retin-A: More questions and where to start?

By: rachelle

rachelle — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:48:33 +0000

jen, this is wonderful!
sorry that i’m late for my own retin-A article party! i love love the info. it is sooo helpful. i can’t wait to start. i will keep you updated on my results~
thanks again,you are fabulous!
~off to the farmacia for my first tube of retin a~
rachelle

By: Sofi

Sofi — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:36:27 +0000

just what I wanted to hear, Jen! Thanks for the advice. I am so excited I found your site

By: Jen Hill

Jen Hill — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:08:03 +0000

Great to hear from you Sof.

As long as you apply the Retin-A before your moisturizer (w/o copper, bp, aha’s) it should be fine. If you apply your moisturizer first, you will create a barrier and your Retin-A will not be effectively absorbed into the skin.

Let us know how things continue to go and come back again!

By: Sof

Sof — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:35:13 +0000

I’ve been using Retin-A for a few months and love it. Also, more than just worrying about copper products, you need to forgo using any AHA’s or benzoyl peroxide AT LEAST an hour before/after the Retin-A or it will diminish it’s effects. I am curious about using a moisturizer after the Retin-A. As of now, I have been worried about applying anything over the Retin-A, but is it ok to just let it set and apply a good night cream (as long as no copper or aha’s are involved)? Great info- thanks

By: Jen Hill

Jen Hill — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:47:03 +0000

Geesh, I would glady trade my fair, freckly skin for some slightly olive-toned Mediterranean skin!

Oh yes, the Twilight fantasy. That “Edward in the meadow” scene. I totally understand!

By: Jami

Jami — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:06:26 +0000

Yes, don’t forget to cover up! And hey, the pale look is SO in this season anyhow… I’m kind of wishing I could ditch my naturally Mediterranean (slightly olive, it’s diluted by European blood) skin for a pale look. But then again, it may just be my Twilight obsession still.

Back to the topic, like Jen said, use it sparingly and slowly at first, let you skin adjust. And check with a doc or pharmacist about the nursing.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:38:39 +0000

Lucky, lucky Rachelle! OTC Retin-A! You will love what it will do for you - I can remember that far back! Jen, great advice - especially the part about protecting you skin from the sun. I used to be an avid skier and runner when I was using it and, believe me, Retin-A treated skin can start to fry faster than bacon on a hot griddle. Not a very pretty comparison, but it’s important to protect that pretty, new face! High SPF and hats, girls!!