Both Tretinoin and Retinol are used to help treat acne and they both have anti-ageing properties. They are both retinoid medications that are derived from vitamin A. Derivates of vitamin A provide a number of benefits to the skin.
Retinol is usually used before Tretinoin. Retinol is also used as an ingredient in some skincare products, so people may have used it without knowing. Tretinoin is a stronger medication that is often used when other weaker products have not had the desired effect.
Tretinoin and retinol can come in a number of different forms, however, the most common form of both medications is cream.
The most common benefits of Tretinoin are: - Opening and unclogging pores - Clearing stubborn acne - Improving the look and feel of fine lines and wrinkles - Helps with pigmentation issues - Can even out skin tone - Prevents new acne from forming
Some of the most common benefits include: - Can help to treat stubborn acne - Can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - Clears and opens up pores - Can even out skin tone - Can be purchased without a prescription
Tretinoin is a more concentrated derivative of vitamin A. This means that it is stronger than Retinol.
Yes, due to its strength and it being a higher concentrated medication than Retinol, you will need to have a valid prescription in order to purchase Tretinoin.
No, because Tretinoin is a prescription medication you must either get a prescription from your Doctor or from an online clinic, in order to get it.
No, this is perhaps the biggest difference between Tretinoin and Retinol. To purchase Retinol you do not need a prescription.
As you do not need a prescription to purchase Retinol, this means you can purchase and use Retinol over the counter. Over-the-counter simply means you do not need a prescription to buy.
The most common side effects of Tretinoin: - Itching or redness of the skin - A skin purge phase - Lightening of darkening of the skin - An initial breakout of spots - Warm feeling skin - Increased sensitivity to the sun
The most common side effects of Retinol are: - Redness - Irritation - Dry skin - Itching - Increased sensitivity to the sun
If you are allergic to Tretinoin then you should not use it. You must not use Tretinoin if you are pregnant as it can have adverse effects on the baby.
As it is of a lower strength than Tretinoin, Retinol is safe to be used by those that require it. If you do however have an allergy to Retinol, or if you have an allergic reaction when using Retinol then you should not use it.
Retinol can be a good alternative to Tretinoin if you are unable to use it. If you are looking for an alternative to Tretinoin then you can also use other retinoid creams such as Treclin Gel to help with your condition.
Yes, you can purchase the Tretinoin that you need online from UK Meds. As Tretinoin is a prescription-only medication you will need to first complete our free online consultation before you can make a purchase.