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Everyone is looking for the fountain of youth in a bottle. While that doesn't exist (yet), good skin care can help you look and feel younger. In addition to using a sunscreen , cleanser and facial moisturizer , introducing a retinoid into your routine can encourage clearer and healthier skin.

Retinoids have been in use since 1971 as a topical treatment for acne and quickly turning over skin cells. These products also boost collagen. Tretinoin was the first retinoid approved by the U.



S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but it's no longer the only retinoid in the game. Retinol is also quite popular now, partly because it's available over the counter.

Depending on your specific needs and skin type , a medical professional like a dermatologist may recommend one of these products over the other. What is tretinoin? Like all retinoids, tretinoin is a synthetic form of vitamin A . This particular medication is primarily used as an acne treatment, though it can be used on patients who want to clear up unwanted skin discoloration, sun spots and fine lines.

The tretinoin formula is so strong that it is only available by prescription. The medication works by quickly turning over older skin cells into new cells and keeping skin pores clear . You can get the topical treatment in the following strengths : 0.

01%, 0.02%, 0.025%, 0.

05%, 0.08% and 0.10%.

Tretinoin has several benefits. As Dr. John Lowe , MD at Restore Care, explains, the medicine can reduce swelling, stop the formation of bl.

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