November 5, 2007
Retin-A Wrinkle Cream Review
Rating: 38/100
Retin-A is a trade name of a generic drug called tretinoin. Retin-A (tretinoin) is a topical preparation of Vitamin A thus it can help reduce wrinkles and sun damage. This product is known to be effective in treating acne, exfoliate the skin and can treat skin discoloration due to sun damage. This product is also rich in its antioxidant properties thus it can be effective in fighting the signs of aging. But there are many negative feedbacks about this product. Many users claim that Retin-A can irritate their skin especially when applied to sensitive skin. Retin-A can also make the skin extremely sensitive to the sun. People who are using this product must stay out from direct contact to sunlight.
Dosage: 0.05 % Cream 45gms/tube
Price: $146.46
Note: Retin-A is a prescription skin care treatment. Prices may vary depending on the company that sells this product.
3 main uses of Retin-A:
- Topical treatment of acne.
- Treatment to visible signs of aging and can reduce the appearance of fine lines and age spots.
- Can be used as a topical tretinoin to help enhance the effects on minoxidil hair loss treatment.
Negatives:
- This product is a prescription product.
- Retin-A is costly.
- There are feedbacks that it can irritate the skin.
- It will not work well on sensitive skin.
- It can cause extreme sensitivity to sunlight
Positives:
- It contains antioxidants.
- It is effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
- This product can treat acne and can exfoliate dead skin cells.
- It is effective in reducing age spots.
Guarantee: Depends on the company that sells the product.
Conclusion: Retin-A is really effective in reducing fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and sun damage. But there are some major drawbacks in using this product. There are many claims that this product can irritate the skin and can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight. This product may not work on sensitive skin. And remember, this product is a prescription skin care treatment and it is a bit costly compared to other products than can be bought over-the-counter.
There are many anti wrinkle products that can be very effective in reducing wrinkles and other signs of aging that don’t need a prescription of a doctor or a consultant. Try to look for the best anti wrinkle product for your skin. Read more reviews such as of Janson Beckett DermaExcel 7 Review and LifeCellSkin Review to have some product comparison.


Comments on Retin-A Wrinkle Cream Review »
Excellent info in regard to acne. This is a serious topic, and it is so hard to find reliable acne information online. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Retin A has many beneficial properties that can often improve your skin. The secret with this product is patience. Most of us expect overnight results, something you won’t find with this product. You need to stick with it for a minimum of 2 months before you really begin to see any significant results.
You don’t need apresription for Retin A You can purchase it online!
Carolyn
where can i purchase this cream? thanks
where can i buy this retinol cream? do comman drug stores carry it.such as rite-aid,cvs,wallgreens, please let us no exactly were thanks
Hi
I thought you could only get Retin A by prescription. Is the one you can purchase online safe?
Can you use Tretinon Cream with our daily cleanser and is’t safe for hyperpigmentation.
I would like to know what kind of cleansing products do you need to use with ur product and skin care to go with the product and convert dollers to rands age over 50
I use tretinoin cream 0.025 for wrinkles and acne. This is the one item I could never be without…ever. I have used it for over a year, and have noticed a sifnicant difference in my skin. If your doctor writes for the prescription for the generic, instead of retina a, and he says it is for acne, your RX will cover it, if it is half decent – I pay only a 10.00 copay. Also, it comes in different strengths, and research I have done says the 0.025 is just as effective as the higher concentrations, and is less irritating to the skin. You just have to start slow, maybe every other night…I now use every night. You may need a moisturizer if it makes your skin dry. If I start getting too dry, I skip it for a night.
Hope this helps
I have been using Retin A for nearly two weeks now, I have been using it for Wrinkles (Face) I also used it on my chest and neck but it became very red and irritated. I can’t understand why it’s fine on my face but not on my neck?
I also would like not know how long it will be before I notice a dramatic difference. At the moment my skin feels smoother but I can’t visually see any difference.
I was told that retina cr. would make my acne worse before it got better. OMG ! The cr. brought out my acne sooo bad, it looked like I had a rash. It looked horrible. But I hung in there. I can now say I am very pleased with the results. I had acne as a teen, & the scars to prove it. Being female, I am now blessed with “adult onset acne”. If I stop using it for a week or 2, my acne flares up. I would much rather use this cream than take antibiotics. Love it !