How long does it take for retin-a to work?

Answer 1

When you begin any new skincare regimen, you should usually give a minimum of six weeks for your skin to adjust. Retin-A is no different. Sometimes it may even take a bit longer. The important thing to keep in mind with Retin-A is not to overdo it. If your skin hurts or is peeling too much, skip a couple days. Just like with soap, using too much Retin-A strips your skin of natural oils and creates an overproduction of oil to compensate, often causing breakouts. My advice: use this product only once a day in a very thin layer, use a gentle exfoliant in the morning (to get rid of dead skin from Retin-A), and follow with an oil-free moisturizer (I recommend Avalon Organics oil-free vitamin C). If you do not give this enough time, you will never know for sure whether or not it works for you.