Comments on: Does Retinaldehyde Works Better & Faster Than Retinol For Wrinkles?

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:46:11 +0000

In reply to MoJo. Mojo, pick one. If you're starting on Treinoin, drop the retinaldehyde.

By: MoJo

MoJo — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 03:53:39 +0000

In reply to Gio. I have been using Avene RetrinAL 0.1 for three weeks every other night with a glycolic acid cream on non-retinaldehyde nights. I use two pumps and 'dot' several places over my face then rub it in. I have had no flaking or irritation though I do follow-up with Matrixyl 6 and Resveratrol serums then a moisturizer. Prior to switching to a retinaldehyde, I used Mad Hippie Vitamin A serum for almost a year so my skin was probably more accepting to retinaldehyde. So far so good but in a couple of weeks, I'm thinking of starting Tretinoin 0.25 once a week and continuing Avene 0.1 all on alternating days. My goal is to eventually in several months graduate to Tretinoin. Would it be okay to use tretinoin and retinaldehyde?

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:18:42 +0000

In reply to Irtaza.

Irtaza, I don’t think you can really compare the two because neostrata uses retinol while medik8 uses retinal. They belong to the same family but they’re not the same thing. I don’t see anything in medik8 that could upset oily, acne-prone skin but if you’re worried, try to get hold of a sample first. Having said that, if you’re happy with neostrata, I don’t see any reason to change. You know what they say, if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.

By: Irtaza

Irtaza — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:13:26 +0000

Hi GIO
I have oily acne prone skin. I am currently using neostrata retinol+ nag complex. I was contemplating using medik8.
However, my main concern is the moisturising ingredients in the product. How would you compare neostrata retinol+NAG
complex against medik8 retinal 6 ?

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:33:35 +0000

In reply to Steph.

Hello Steph, I hear, tretinoin and ZO are great for anti aging but sadly, they make your skin worse before they make it better. Medik8 crystal 6 is a great alternative. It’s gentle but still effective for wrinkles. Are you using salicylic acid? It helps you get rid of breakouts faster and keeps them from coming back. 🙂

Have you tried marula? It’s a great oil for dry skin.

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 18:04:30 +0000

Hi Gio,

Fellow blogger here (waves) and I have been sent the Medik8 crystal 6 to review. I’ve had issues before with tretanoin and one from ZO and had to stop as I couldn’t cope with the flaking and the fact it made me look 100 years older!! I also found it gave me more spots than clear any up, but guess I have to persevere on that point as if they’re lurking they’ve gotta come out! I’ve always had spots sadly, and still getting them even though I’m 48!!!! II’m excited to try this one from Medik8 and see how I go but can I just ask, what oil do you suggest I put on top as I do like an oil to be honest. My skin is dry and I think more often than not dehydrated 🙁
Thanks so much
Steph
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