Betty asks…

retinol cream?

ok so i read in one of my magazines that using retinol cream is good for preventing zits, and that its an exfoliator, but its also an anit-aging product that prevents age spots and fine lines and wrinkles. in the magazine it says to apply it to the entire face twice a week, but its intented for teens to prevent acne. will the retinol cream ruin the skin on my face if i use it because its still young?

Girl Talk answers:

I think it would be ok, as long as you don’t have sensitive skin. Also, you should avoid the sun when using it. So wear sunscreen, or stay out of the sun.

Ruth asks…

Retinol Cream?

okay so I am starting a month long journey to have a healthy glow before school starts again and I’m making a gorcery list (which really contains no groceries, I just use it as a name for a list I bring to the store) One of the steps is using a retinol cream Two nights a week to prevent zits. The reccomended Cream is Olay Regenerist Targeted Tone Enhancer, after reading reviews I found that it didn’t live up to a lot of peoples expectations, and since its a pricey product I think I should use a more trusted product. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m open for anything!

Thanks in advance!
I would also appreaciate a roungh pricing of the product. Thank you again!

Girl Talk answers:

Some of my favorite products are clean&clear, they make my face feel so soft and clear! There very clean light weight products.. for a mosterizer(spelling is off sorry) i use jergens natural glow for face and it works! and it comes in fair, med, and dark

clean and clear products run 3.99 – 8.99 at the most.

jergens natural glow runs 4.99-6.99 depending on where you go

Susan asks…

How to use Retinol cream effectively for good skin?

I have a cream containing retinol and lactic acid which I initially used nightly. However, I find it makes my skin very tingly…is that a good or bad sign? Should I use it every other night instead??

Girl Talk answers:

Use it every other night, that is fine. Your skin will get used to it after you use it for a while, then the tingle will go away.

George asks…

Is there a way to tell if a retinol cream had expired?

I have this retinol cream that’s been in my drawer for God knows how long. There’s no expiration date on it so I can’t tell if it’s been expired. It’s never been opened and the seal is still intact. Can it still be used?

Girl Talk answers:

One of the most common ways of treating acne is the use of retinoids. Retinoids are substances derived from Vitamin A, which attempt to cure acne by normalizing the lifecycle of follicle cells. There are two types of such substances, based on application: external (topical) and oral. The best known external retinoids are Retin-A, Differin and Tazorac, while the oral retinoids list is headed by the popular Accutane.

However, about one quarter of the patients who used Accutane or other drugs based on isotretinoin may relapse and require additional treatment.

But the biggest drawback of retinoids is the long list of side effects, which sometimes makes retinoids look like a disease rather than a cure.

The most common side effects are dry skin and nosebleeds. Many patients have also reported liver problems, while a few complained of depression. However, the scientific community is still split on the issue of depression. More seriously, isotretinoin is known to cause birth defects, which is why female patients have to use two separate forms of birth control or vow abstinence during the treatment. Pregnant women are not allowed to use anything but the mildest treatments.

The bottom line is that retinoids are a good idea if one can cope with the side effects. This begs the question: why not use something just as effective, but without the side effects. Acne treatment systems, such as ClearPores:

http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=150901

are also popular because of their success in dealing with the condition, but lack the extreme side that makes retinoids a pain to use. The choice between these treatments is yours.

Donald asks…

using a glycolic peel and retinol cream?

I use an over the counter retinol cream 30% regularly and just did my first glycolic peel 35% last night. Outside of a little bit of stinging and some pinkness during the peel, I have no lasting irritation. My question is: Can I continue to use my retinol cream in those wrinkly places on my face while doing weekly glycolic peels?
Thank you for your help.

Girl Talk answers:

Be careful. That sounds like a lot of harsh stuff on your face. I would cut back on one or the other. You could certainly get a serious sunburn if you get any sun while using so much of those products.

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