I am using Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer, which has a retinol treatment. After a few days the skin underneath my eyes had become dry and burns at times. Can this product be the reason for this discomfort? Thank you.
2007-10-24 11:53:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Retinol is vitamin A and is used to improve skin texture. It can irritate skin - old & young and should not be used close to the eye area.
Use a bit less of this Neutrogena lotion and keep it away from your eye area. If you do not build up a tolerance then discontinue use completely.
" Retinol: Retinol is vitamin A. Carotene compounds (found, for example, in egg yolk, butter and cream) are gradually converted by the body to vitamin A (retinol). A form of vitamin A called retinal is responsible for transmitting light sensation in the retina of the eye. Deficiency of vitamin A leads to night blindness."
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2007-10-24 16:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retinol is a form of vitamin A. Consuming large quantities can be harmful, but applying it to the skin has not been found dangerous. If that ointment is hurting you then stop using it, there will be many chemicals in the stuff that could be causing you problems. You might be allergic to something, possibly even the retinol, just try different ointments until you find the right one for you.
2007-10-24 12:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That too has happened to me. Also, it burns around my nose/mouth area sometimes as well, but I take a highly concentrated form of retinol. Until my skin got used to it, i would use it only every other night for a while, then started nightly. I personally would't recommend putting it under the eyes, as that skin is very thin and retinol might be too strong. Instead, around the eyes, try a vitamin C serum. It is also anti-aging, but way more gentle. That is what I do. Good luck!
2007-10-24 12:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by HachiMachi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been prescribed Retinol @ 4%, but I have an oily skin.
It is an acid and obviously too strong for your skin type.
2007-10-24 12:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ardi Yá 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The less irritating form of retinol is 'retinyl palmitate'.
2007-10-24 22:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing happened to me , i know the pharmacist in my local chemist and she told me to stop using it if it starts to burn, some people react to it, Unfortunately
2007-10-24 12:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋