Why Retin-A Is a Must For Everyone

By Marisol Zenteno, Medical Laser Technician

Astoria Laser Clinic & Med Spa

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Why Retin-A Is a Must For Everyone

Many people use Retin-A, a product that contains vitamin A, to reduce wrinkles and it indeed has many anti-aging benefits. Retina-a contains retinol, which is a vitamin found in many foods and used as a dietary supplement. It is also sold as a cream, which can be applied topically to lighten discolorations, decrease fine lines, even skin complexion and increase skin elasticity.

But, there's more to Retin-A than meets the eye. What you may not know is that there are improved forms of Retin-A that actually help slow down the process of aging. This ingredient, which is found in lots of skin creams, helps to absorb excess facial oil to reduce facial shine and help prevent acne breakouts. However, the same product can also help reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and foster freshness in one's face.

When you first start using Retin-A, you might not see any changes for six to nine weeks. After that time, you should see a noticeable difference. Retin-A improves the blood supply to the skin, which makes the turnover of dead skin cells faster. That way the new, younger-looking skin will appear.

Retin-A does not thin the skin a common misconception it plumps the skin through stimulating the production of collagen. A medical grade one contains higher concentrations of vitamin A than the over-the-counter products.