Tretonin for wrinkles, anyone tried it?

[Brokenbiscuits86]

Have read many good things about this online, apparently it is the only thing that is actually proven to work on wrinkles apart from Botox etc.

Anyone tried it? Is it worth it?

Okay that should read tretinoin I have no idea why my phone keep correcting it to that!

I use it for melasma but I can say it does help with wrinkles. It increases skin cell turnover. Not great in the beginning as most people peel and get red skin, but once the new skin is revealed it looks good. BUT, I would caution against using it without advice from a dermatologist as this is strong stuff (although you can get different strenghths).

Yes the fact it's prescription only and I'd have to get it through an online 'pharmacy' does put me off I must say! It just gets tempting when I read how effective it is, my wrinkles seems to be rapidly multiplying at the moment despite all the dreams etc.

Creams not dreams!!

As long as you follow instructions & don't get pg it's ok.

I bought mine from a Thai seller on eBay. You only need a little bit & you must wear a proper sunscreen everyday.

La Roche Posay do one that is less than prescription strength which you can get in Boots. It's 0.3. Might be a good start if you are new to it.

Ah I love La Roche Posay, their one has good reviews. May start with that and see that if there is any effect. Just find it mildly depressing that I seem to be getting so many lines already, wish I could afford Botox!

Yes I use it and buy mine from an online pharmacy. Have been using it for a year or so. Started on 0.025 and am now on 0.05.

Has it worked for you then squoosh?

Well I'm taking it as a preventative measure more than anything. My skin tone is definitely more even and luminous than it was before I started but that's thanks in part to glycolic acid too.

It's more about prevention for me too, I'm 29 so I don't have major lines I'm more just freaking out because I can see the start of them. I'm so pale and I stupidly used to roast myself in the sun so I'm worried the damage is already done.

any recommendations for online pharmacies?

I'm quite red at the moment and I'm finding it quite uncomfortable because I'm aware of how flushed I look.

I'm on 00.25% and was applying it 3 times a week but have backed off over the last few days.

I think I started on twice a week, blob about the size of half a pea.

It's my holy grail. I've have lots of people pm me for the details of where I get it (UK based) due to a recent anti-aging thread.

If anyone from this thread is interested I'd be happy to share. I remember the nightmare on having to rely on friends and family bring it back from me from exotic holidays.

I buy mine from Pharamcy Geoff. It's Johnson & Johnson and takes about a week for delivery.

www.pharmacygeoff-uk.md/search.php?mode=search&page=1&keep_https=yes

so what strength do you suggest I start on - I am seeing different units quoted. I seem to be seeing these strenghts available:

0.025%
0.05%
0.1%

I was thinking of starting with 0.05% as I dont have sensitive skin and I'm old (43) so need to catch up. What facial sunscreen do people use on top (I dont use any currently)

You really should start with 0.025% and allow your skin to get used to it. Use a half pea sized amount all over your face. Even at this lower strength you'll probably get some peeling.

I used two tubes of 0.025% over the course of about 6 months before moving on to 0.05%.

Suncreen wise I currently use La Roche Posay's comfort cream SPF 30.

I'm going to start with the 0.025%. I can recommend sunsense daily 50+ I like it as it doesn't make my face white!

I've got a tube that I ordered online but have been put off using it with stories that it can make pigmentation worse. Has anyone successfully used it to fade sun spots?

FrownsAndDimples yes please do share! It costs a f**ing fortune!