Hi guys,


Background Info:

I am a 24 year-old female with dry, sensitive skin. I have a small birthmark around my nose and a few broken capillaries around my nose - seeing a dermatologist in December will help with that (laser treatment).

My skin is overall in good condition- have some minor sun damage around my nose - small reddish areas.

Since I am quite vain, I wanted to improve my skin tone and use Neova Retinol ME .30%. I realize that I may be tad young to use it (since it's primarily for aging skin). Also, the concentration may be a tad high for me (since I have sensitive skin).

Anyway, I used it about three days ago, and my skin is getting reader where the sun damage is, plus it’s peeling - nothing serious, just tiny flakes. At first I was worried, but then realized that may be part of the treatment and am planning on using it again maybe every three days. My skin is kind of peeling, but the new skin that's underneath the peeling is fabulous! So, as even as my skin tone was before, now it’s kind of uneven – barely noticeable – because my skin is being renewed while I still have my own skin at places. I have been using vitamin E and jojoba oil to calm down the skin and help the process.

Question: Am I on the right track or should I just discontinue the treatment? Am I right thinking that’s what’s supposed to happen?

Thanks in advance.

Umm, anyone?

Is the peeling and redness a normal part of the process?

The peeling and redness is normal with any retinol product. Your skin should get used to it a few weeks later and there should be no more peeling and redness. Wear a sunscreen everyday, cuz the retinol makes your skin even more sensitive to sun damage.

Thank you so much. I don't have much experience with that sort of thing, so wanted to make sure I should go on with the treatment.

Take care!

You are not too young for this treatment. You are doing the right thing because prevention is far better (and easier) than cure. Women should start anti-aging program while in their 20's.

That's good advice. I am about to hit 25, and my skin care regimen so far has been pretty inconsistent. I read somewhere that once you hit 25, diligent skin care is a must so that you can prevent future problems (just like rita said).

Thanks.