The Truth About Retinoids

There are a lot of “retin” words out there. I find it easiest to use the word “retinoids” to refer to all of these magical vitamin A derivatives that we use to help with skin cell renewal and collagen remodeling, like retinol, retinal, tretinoin, Retin-A, adapalene, etc.

if you’re just starting out with a retinoid, I would look into retinols or gentle retinals. These these take a little longer to work than the prescription and active form tretinoin (or adapalene or tazarotene), but it comes with less irritation (usually). When it comes to acne, I prefer the active/prescription retinoid like tretinoin and tazarotene. Low strength adapalene is available OTC.

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I tried Cerave retinol in small purple bottle for first time and put it on my eye lids but now my eye lids are swollen!! What do I do??? It’s been 2 weeks and they are still swollen.

I have stopped the retinol and using castor oil and/or Vaseline. I have tried zyrtec and nothing is working. My eyes feel dry. Help!!!