[sagluva]

I have been reading so much on this forum about retin a.. I am a little confused about what retin a does does it help to lighten dark spots and even out your skin tone or is it just for acne? Where can I order some and is the gel or the cream better?

[DarkSkinGirl]

The cream is usually in 0.5-0.25%

The gel is 0.1% (the strongest)

You can order it from alldaychemist. It's very cheap, like 2 oe 3 dollars a tube but the shipping is $25 because its overseas in India. Just order in bulk if I were you

Retin A helps diminish wrinkles, tighten the skin, and peels it to reveal fresher newer skin. It's really effective when you use it with a lightening cream. That way you can get very very light

[dessaml]

Putting on retin a is like a mini chemical peel almost. It doesn't lighten you, but like GG said, when used with a lightener it works better, because it penetrates deeper because retin a sloughs off layers of the skin, its great for hyperpigmentation.

[sagluva]

The cream is usually in 0.5-0.25%

The gel is 0.1% (the strongest)

You can order it from alldaychemist. It's very cheap, like 2 oe 3 dollars a tube but the shipping is $25 because its overseas in India. Just order in bulk if I were you

Retin A helps diminish wrinkles, tighten the skin, and peels it to reveal fresher newer skin. It's really effective when you use it with a lightening cream. That way you can get very very light

Thanks.. I have a lot of hyperpigmentation.. which would you guys recommend. The gel or the cream? Knowing me I'll prob start with the strongest.lol

[DarkSkinGirl]

Thanks.. i have alot of hyperpigmentation.. which would u guys reccommend. the gel or the cream? knowing me i'll prob start off with the strongest.lol

Well since you never used Retin A before I would start with .05%

I've been using Retin A on and off for the past few years and I am curently using the strongest 0.1%, and it's not even making me peel that bad. I am just used to it.

But back when I never used it before, I was flaking all over the place

[KISS]

With the gel, it's difficult to apply too much. The cream can leave your skin raw. The major Retin-A issue is you need to limit sun exposure. You'll turn red easily.

Wind can be nasty on a dry face as well.

I have adult acne.

[Golden_Girl]

With the gel, it's difficult to apply too much. The cream can leave your skin raw. The major Retin-A issue is you need to limit sun exposure. You'll turn red easily.

Wind can be nasty on a dry face as well.

I have adult acne.

Thanks KeepItSimpleStupid. So gel is best for me then, so I can use only what I need and stretch it as long as I can.

[sagluva]

Well since you never used Retin A before I would start off with .05%

I've been using Retin A on and off for the past few years and I am curently using the strongest 0.1%, and it's not even making me peel that bad. I am just used to it.

but back when I never used it before, i was flaking all over the place

I ordered the strongest.. willing to take the risk... should I mix it with my cream or apply both separately? How long did it take you to get your products from alldaychemist? Sorry for all the questions.

[Gr8stuff]

Has anyone from the UK ordered retin-a from alldaychemist before? If so, how was the transaction? Did you have to pay to clear it from custom in the UK? I'm only asking this cause a few months ago I ordered liposomal vitamin C and Glut from the USA and had to pay nearly £20 to get it cleared from custom... :mad:

[Golden_Girl]

Putting on retin a is like a mini chemical peel almost. It doesnt lighten you, but like GG said, when used with a lightener it works better, because it penetrates deeper because retin a sloughs off layers of the skin, its great for hyperpigmentation.

Dessaml, your mailbox is full.

[dessaml]

Dessaml, your mailbox is full.

Is it? Oh OK I'll delete some stuff

[so sexy]

Where are you guys ordering your retin a from, I ordered before but don't remember from where

[Golden_Girl]

where are you guys ordering your retin a from, i ordered before but don't remember from where

The generic retin-a 0.05% (tretinoin gel 20gram) from AllDayChemist for $2.52. They also have 0.025% & 0.10%, they have good reputation, but their s&h is high, so I ordered several hq and r-a.