Hello,
Retin A is tretinoin which is basically used for acne and it may cause dermatitis, redness, irritation, genitourinary, hepatic, ocular and nervous side effects. I suggest you to consult a dermatologist before using it for wrinkles. You can also go in for botox treatment.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Angebelle, thanks for your reply. That is good news about the Retin-A. I am going to a dermatologist in a few weeks, and and am going to ask for it. I always thought it was only for acne, so wish I knew sooner! I appreciate your descriptions about your Mom's skin. In the meantime, I will use my Vichy, which is highly rated, but as you say, is not prescription strength..
Thanks, so glad I am not smoking. If anyone has any comments on smoking damage and retinol, I'd appreciate it!!
Well, my 50-something Mom swears by Retin-A. She was a sun-worshipper for many years and because of her sensitive fair skin, she has sun damage. She's been using prescription strength Retin-A for several years on her face and there is a very noticeable difference in the condition of her skin on her face vs. her neck or decolletage where it isn't applied. I have complimented her facial skin on a few occasions and she always says it's because of Retin-A. On the other hand, I've been using Boots, which isn't the same concentration of prescription strength. I think you'll see better and quicker results with prescription rather than OTC. Good luck and congrats on quitting smoking!