I agree. I use Tretinoin as well. Personally, I think it's kind of a selling tool, as vitamin A is not expensive per se, but it's the regulations and they cannot sell Tretinoin over the counter, so they have to do these "converting creams", sometimes overpriced, especially when you know that the main ingredient is not expensive itself, and the creams really aren't that effective att all. I don't know much about the latest technology they talked about (the one with good strength and effeciancy and no irritations) though, but it sounded promising, the pricing I assume will propbably be ridiculosly high. I do not get irritations from Tretinoin, my skin still do flake sometimes, but in a good way and skin is always smooth and hydrated when on Tretinoin, and I use it 4/week and blend it with a neutral moisturizer. So ladies, if you do not want to pay a fortune for anti aging creams, Tretinoin is a good alternative, but you have to start slow, especially if having sensitive skin.

@@alicew3563 yes yes yes!!!! I so agree with everything in your comment! I'm 21, about to be 22 and have been using Tretinoin every third day for a while now and of course SPF50+ RELIGIOULY every day. I'm a bit annoyed with the woman's comment "eventually tretinoin will destroy your skin barrier and say I've had enough". All these derivative products accumulate to a waste of money and poor efficacy. The tretinoin I use is AUD65 for 50mL which is quite dear for a cream of that size however, when taking into account brands like Sunday Riley and the amount of money you'd spend on their products to see any results...it's a bargain. Anyhow, I'll trust doctors/dermatologists over these guys here any day...

Granactive retinoid 2% emulsion was my fave until retinoids were disallowed in Canada. Felt lovely and I had no irritation when using it. I believe the granactive products from The Ordinary are Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) - Brandon Truaxe, the late founder of Deciem, promoted skincare options that offered minimal irritation/inflammation (though admittedly sold some other products like direct acids or other retinoid forms that were more irritating due to market demand).

I use Tretinoin every third day + SPF 50 religiously and am 21, about to be 22. Preventative skincare is everything. However, diet and exercise is most important. I agree with you and don't understand why she says the Tretinoin will damage your skin barrier eventually and your skin will say "I've had enough"?!?! People have been using Tretinoin since their 20s, 30-40 years ago and they have amazing skin today. It is a life long product really. I'll trust Dr. Dray here on KZfaq and actual doctors/dermatologists.

There is one!

I'm interested in this as well, Nicole

Adapalene is a different active ingredient to retinoids. In my experience it is gentle, less irritating, but also less effective when it comes to treating acne, but also when ot comes to anti-aging. The effects vary by formula but i would generally place it between retinyl (palmitate) and retinol.

@@ilyak8987 can you name any good retinal that one can use religiously for antisging

@@sadiakhattak1918 One all around good product is Paulas choice retinol! It is strong, so you should start with a low amount once a week and see how your skin reacts. The goal from there is to use it up to 2-3 times a week. (some might up it to once every day) Depending where you live, this could be done as a treatment during the winter for example. Always use minimum spf30, especially when using a retinol, because the skin is exfoliating and thus the outer skin layer is thinner.

@@ilyak8987 thank you do much . I sm currently using .025 percent retinol in dermitica prescription because of acne issue earlier . What percentage of retinol i look for in Paula choice please

@@sadiakhattak1918 1% retinol. Please only use one retinol product at the same time.

I'm in Ontario and I use Tretinoin by prescription and it qualifies for my drug plan.