I would just like to hear from some ppl who have used Retin-A for acne. What were your experiences? I've been using it for 2 days and so far my face is dry peeling and red. How long until this goes away?? And how long before you saw noticeable results??
2007-06-01 08:31:05 · 7 answers · asked by shopgirl14 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
you are already expirencing results..the peeling is a sign that your skin is drying up and new skin is comming up underneath it.
The new skin that appears should be brighter and healthier.
I used retin-a a while back. It worked for me for while
2007-06-01 08:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by orangepeel304 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually just stopped using retin-a because my skin has totally cleared, I used if for 5 months. Yes, the side effects from it are horrible, so I know what your talking about when you say your face is red and peeling and yes that will happen for a while, the first thing my derm. said was "it will look worse before you see any results" and he was right! I suggest using oil free moisturizer, and make sure your face isn't exposed to a lot of sun, getting a sun burn while using retin-a is the last thing you want. I also suggest using just regular soap to wash your face, I used dove. Hope everything works out!
2007-06-01 16:12:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ashley T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used Retin-A for 8 months to treat my acne and I was not satisfied with the results. The drying and reddish did not go away. Ask your dermatologist about a similar perscription called Tazorac. This product has worked wonders for me, and although everyone's acne situation is very different, I would definetly advise you to try it if your dermatologist thinks it's a good idea. It also helps skin to recover from sunburns and prevents/diminishes the appearance of wrinkles!
Good luck!
2007-06-01 15:41:11 · answer #3 · answered by Lilly M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Retin-A currently. I started about a month ago. Works great, but it does dry out your skin. You HAVE to use a non-greasy, non-comedogenic moisturizer like Cetaphil if you want the peeling to stop. Cetaphil doesn't clog pores or affect pimples at all, so it's okay to use it on your acne-prone skin. I have super oily skin, and I only use a bit of Cetaphil after I apply Retin-A to my t-zone.
Good luck!
2007-06-01 15:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by emily. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your skin is peeling, your acnes are likely drying up, and gradually subsiding. However, prolong use of Retin-A may turn skin sensitive.
2007-06-01 15:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by Beauty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The peeling and redness is there for good with most people, I am afraid. Have you tried Proactiv? It worked wonders for me. It's a whole lot less evasive.
2007-06-01 15:38:55 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the peeling and redness didn't go away. i had to stop
2007-06-01 15:35:09 · answer #7 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋