Retinol | Imamother

amother

Thu, Jan 11 2024, 10:46 pm

Can someone recommend a good over the counter retinol? One that can also be used under the eyes or one specifically for under the eyes. I am overwhelmed by the choices. My dermatologist sells her own brand but it is super expensive.

amother

Butterscotch

Thu, Jan 11 2024, 10:49 pm

I just bought retinol from the company called Naturium. I heard it has clean ingredients and is effective. Didn't use it long enough yet to see results.

amother

Thu, Jan 11 2024, 10:52 pm

I saw that product but a dermatologist on Youtube gave it a bad review.

amother

Butterscotch

Fri, Jan 12 2024, 8:48 am

amother OP wrote:

I saw that product but a dermatologist on Youtube gave it a bad review.

Which dermatologist?

amother

Currant

Fri, Jan 12 2024, 9:28 am

The Ordinary is very well priced and very high quality

amother

Clematis

Fri, Jan 12 2024, 9:41 am

Differin adapalene 0.1 is great for beginners and also targets acne
Tretinoin is stronger than retinol and much more effective

amother

Fri, Jan 12 2024, 9:56 am

amother Currant wrote:

The Ordinary is very well priced and very high quality

Thanks!

amother

Fri, Jan 12 2024, 9:57 am

amother Clematis wrote:

Differin adapalene 0.1 is great for beginners and also targets acne
Tretinoin is stronger than retinol and much more effective

I understand that. I am looking for a good retinol anti aging product.

amother

Clematis

Fri, Jan 12 2024, 10:05 am

amother OP wrote:

I understand that. I am looking for a good retinol anti aging product.

If you're looking for anti aging start with tretinoin 0.25
Retinol is not nearly much as effective.
(They are both derivatives of Retin A)
As per Dr Dray

amother

Fri, Jan 12 2024, 10:08 am

amother Clematis wrote:

If you're looking for anti aging start with tretinoin 0.25
Retinol is not nearly much as effective.
(They are both derivatives of Retin A)
As per Dr Dray

If I wanted to use tretinoin I would. I do not. I am looking specifically for a Retinol product.

amother

DarkMagenta

Fri, Jan 12 2024, 12:56 pm

I use Loreal Triple Power
https://www.amazon.com/LOreal-.....;th=1

amother

Feverfew

Fri, Jan 12 2024, 3:05 pm

Since some of you sound knowledgeable…What can I use for my skin that is safe during pregnancy? I’ve been having a lot f ugly skin issues over the past year and now I can’t use retinol.

amother

Clematis

Sat, Jan 13 2024, 1:04 pm

amother Feverfew wrote:

Since some of you sound knowledgeable…What can I use for my skin that is safe during pregnancy? I’ve been having a lot f ugly skin issues over the past year and now I can’t use retinol.

Bakuchiol is a natural alternative to retinol which can be used during pregnancy
Benzoyl peroxide is good for acne too

amother

Winterberry

Sat, Jan 13 2024, 3:35 pm

amother Feverfew wrote:

Since some of you sound knowledgeable…What can I use for my skin that is safe during pregnancy? I’ve been having a lot f ugly skin issues over the past year and now I can’t use retinol.

Azelaic acid worked really well for me during pregnancy.
Vitamin c is also great.

amother

Lavender

Sat, Jan 13 2024, 6:17 pm

I used a pharmacy brand retinol face cream and it was too strong for my eye area and the area around my eyes got all itchy red and puffy
I have been scared since but I would luv an anti aging eye cream suggestion for sensitive eyes
Please use it carefully

amother

Sat, Jan 13 2024, 6:22 pm

Yes, and there is evidence that retinol around the eyes can cause Dry Eye. I ended up choosing Avene Retrinal Eye Cream. It is especially formulated to be safe around the eyes and it is more effective than retinol, safer than Retin A around the eye. I am starting at .05%.