Retin-A, the phenomenal miracle cream hit my radar in the late 80's or early 90's. Originally manufactured to help with chronic acne it was soon discovered to have miraculous wrinkle reducing benefits. I don't know what the year was exactly, but I remember hearing my mother talk about how this new cream could literally erase years from a person's face. Back then, I didn't have a care in the world about wrinkles, but always fascinated by skin care I took notice. The small sampling of women that I knew who used this new wonder cream had skin like a baby's butt. Back then, there was no talk of dermal fillers, and Retin-A really was the only product on the market to help women preserve their youth.
Fast forward to 2013 and this by prescription- only cream is still a phenomenon to contend with. It is a derivative of Vitamin A, which standing alone is a powerful vitamin with many free radical fighting antioxidants. Retin-A helps to slough off the dead skin; unclog pores; fight sun damage; reduce the appearance of Melasma; and it helps repair and build new skin. The benefits of this cream are amazing. Many skin care products contain Retinols which definitely help to achieve outstanding skin care results, but if you want a phenomenal result get a script for Retin-A from your dermatologist.
I love Retin-A, the first couple of weeks using it can be a challenge as your skin gets use to it, but it is well worth the results. Whether you want to be acne free, or you want to turn back father time, Retin-A is still the reigning champ of the wrinkle world.
Some tips to remember with Retin-A use:
(1) Always use sunblock, even on winter days.
(2) Remember to moisturize (about 30 mins. after applying Retin-A)
(3) Allow 2-3 weeks to see results.
(4) Stop using a couple weeks prior to waxing--your skin (or client's skin) can lift during a waxing treatment if you are using Retin-A.
Grace Riley author of JumpStart Your Esthetics Career: A Guide For Newly Licensed Estheticians
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