Our skin is the outer layer of defense against the world, so of course it is our responsibility to help it combat the outside forces of sun and wind by putting on a whole array of products. After all, as time passes, your skin will begin to experience problems like fine lines, spots, and wrinkles, among many other age-related symptoms.
One skincare product we will observe in this article is Tretinoin. Tretinoin, in simple terms, is your skin’s buddy and may be needed in your existing skincare routine. In the scientific community, Tretinoin is classified under the family of retinoids, or more popularly referred to as Retin A. With that out of the way, let’s talk about what Tretinoin is, what it does, and what Tretinoin before and after results are.
What is Tretinoin?
As discussed earlier, Tretinoin is a retinoid. Retinoids are a compound class composed of various synthetic and natural derivatives of Vitamin A, such as but not limited to Retinal, Retinoic Acid, and Retinol. Another name for Tretinoin is Retin-A, which was created to treat acne before being adopted for its modern use as an anti-aging treatment. Tretinoin before and after works by binding itself to any retinoic acid receptors it finds to encourage skin cell turnover – in simpler terms, it hastens the body’s rate of producing new skin cells and leaves you with softer and smoother skin. Tretinoin is also set to be the standard for resin-based products.
Tretinoin Before and After: What Are Its Effects?
The flexibility of Tretinoin before and after allows it to be applied on any skin type you can think of. This is not just a baseless claim by us but has many evidential testimonies backing it up. If you experience skin exhibiting rapid signs of aging, consistent usage of Tretinoin has been known to minimize the visible wrinkle lines and facial wrinkles.
Fortunately, the benefits don’t stop there: Tretinoin further produces the extra added benefit of restoring your skin to greater elasticity, texture, and firmness through the aiding production of collagen. The journey of using Tretinoin might feel a little rough at first (typically for 4-6 weeks) and might leave the skin a little red and flaky, and if you are already suffering from acne, you might notice a dramatic increase in them – which we also know as skin purging, but don’t worry and give your skin enough time after its use and your skin should adapt itself and no longer display these signs.
Boosted cell turnover leads the skin to exfoliate, eradicating any cells damaged by exposure to UV or changes caused by hormones, leaving behind skin that is healthy and even-toned skin you can be proud to show off.
How Do You Use Tretinoin?
Well, luckily, applying Tretinoin before and after isn’t rocket science. But as mentioned earlier, you just have to get used to the adjustment phase and not get frustrated by the process.
The first thing you want to know when applying Tretinoin is when to use it, and the answer to that question is at nighttime but ONLY AFTER you have given your face a thorough wash and alongside a moisturizer of your choice.
During the early days of applying Tretinoin before and after, you should use a miniscule amount to the entirety of your face for 2-3 nights weekly. Additionally, you can also do the same for the back of your hands and neck. Once your tolerance for this stuff increases, you are safe to increase the number of nights to 4 nights a week till you feel comfortable enough to apply Tretinoin every night. Even if you don’t feel comfortable applying Tretinoin before and after every night, there is no need to worry, as your skin will still be thankful for you using Tretinoin.
To add to what is previously stated, you can also apply some moisturizer in many different ways. You can use the ‘sandwich method,’ so you put your moisturizer on before and after Tretinoin, or you can simply pick one time and put moisturizer and Tretinoin on before and after; finally, you can simply keep it simple and blend both your moisturizer and Tretinoin. Ultimately, it is just a matter of which one performs better for you and your skin.
If you are still not sure, it is perhaps best to consult your dermatologist in regards to your Tretinoin prescription.
Closing Words
To wrap this all up, pick the best amount of Tretinoin for your skin, as you will need to keenly observe Tretinoin before and after effects for yourself and make sure no side effects are taking place in your skin. Again, we recommend contacting a dermatologist for a professional opinion if you are unsure how to tackle Tretinoin’s application on your skin.
