Tretinoin Skin Care

Tretinoin Skin Care

Tretinoin has been dubbed the golden standard in skincare. When used in a well-planned daily routine, topical (applied to the surface of the skin) tretinoin has been medically proven to rejuvenate the skin, improve fine wrinkle lines, and reverse the effects of mild sun damage. With consistent daily use, the skin is more youthful and healthy. Aside from its rejuvenating properties, tretinoin can be used by acne-prone individuals as the medication works by stimulating skin exfoliation and unblocking the pores.

What is tretinoin?

Tretinoin is marketed and branded as Retin-A. It is an isoform of a retinoid derived from vitamin A and is very popular in the treatment of acne. Tretinoin is also used for facial rejuvenation. In daily skincare routines, it is proven effective in sun-damaged skin and age spots. Younger people will better maintain a youthful appearance when using tretinoin in a daily program. Tretinoin may also be used as a preliminary routine to prepare for other treatments such as chemical peels. The use of tretinoin thins the outer layer of the skin and this prepares the skin for better absorption of chemicals in peeling treatments.

Daily Skin Care Routine

For best skin care, Dr. Chen Lee will prescribe tretinoin cream for nightly long-term use. Tretinoin produces dryness. You may need a moisturizer for comfort. Sunblock is important as tretinoin increases skin sensitivity to UV radiation. In order to maintain tretinoin’s potency, it must be protected from extremes of temperature.

Steps on using tretinoin…

When using tretinoin, remember the following steps in order to avoid any untoward side effects. Also for the medication to penetrate into the skin and be effective follow Dr. Chen Lee’s instructions on use.

If tretinoin is properly used in a daily skincare program, you will better maintain a youthful appearance. Come to find out more about how tretinoin in your daily skincare can help your skin stay healthy and young-looking.