Popular for being a powerful acne treatment, the benefits of Differin go far beyond erasing blackheads and obliterating pimples. According to Dr. Mohiba Tareen, a board-certified dermatologist, Differn's hero ingredient — adapalene, a type of retinoid — also fights the classic signs of aging: fine lines, dark spots and dull skin. Skin care products with retinol are found everywhere, but Differin is the lone retinoid available without a prescription.
Compared to retinols , retinoids are the stronger, fast-acting sister product, explained Dr. Levin says topical retinoids such as Differin come from vitamin A and help normalize skin cell turnover, which also prevents clogged pores to treat and prevent acne.
It's also the same ingredient that helps improve skin discoloration, texture and tone. This retinoid is only available by prescription. One of the downsides of tretinoin is the timeline it takes to see results and the possibility of pesky side effects.
For example, if you have sensitive skin , this may not be the retinoid for you. Tretinoin works by irritating further to activate cell turnover; you may experience redness, irritation, blisters, and even a change in skin pigmentation. So it's important to only use this product under the supervision of a doctor.
And even with the undesirable side effects, research shows that tretinoin helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles , correct skin texture and tone, and even reduce hyperpigmentation. According to King, tretinoin is generally considered stronger. And people still may find it irritating, even if it is less so than prescription-strength options, so just be careful.
Libby agrees and says, "Adapalene is perceived to be less efficacious, but in reality, studies suggest that it has similar efficacy to tretinoin, just with better tolerability. In short, King and Libby each agree the answer is both. Again, King and Libby agree that both tretinoin and adapalene are great options for treating acne. Although it's worth noting that adapalene is better tolerated by most skin types, so Libby says if a patient experiences irritation to tretinoin, she will either suggest mixing tretinoin with a moisturizer or switch the patient to using adapalene.
As with all new skin care products, it's best to consult your local dermatologist before beginning a new regimen. But it's important to note that neither adapalene or tretinoin should be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Because retinoids are affected by sun exposure, it's best to apply these products at night. Nighttime is also when skin cell renewal and repair is at its peak. To help reduce or prevent irritation, Libby suggests using the retinoid sandwich technique and apply on the four quadrants of the face and the neck.
Both adapalene and tretinoin are effective options for treating acne and signs of aging. While adapalene is the gentler of the two, they have both been proved to work effectively on a variety of skin types. To better understand which option is best for you, talk with your dermatologist before adding either of these ingredients to your skin care routine. They also stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which improves skin color.
Additional benefits include fading age spots and softening rough patches of skin. However, it takes three to six months of regular use before improvements in wrinkles are apparent—and the best results take six to 12 months. Because retinoids can cause skin dryness and irritation, doctors often recommend using them only every other day at first and then gradually working up to nightly applications.
Wear a sunscreen during the day, because retinoids increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. These drugs must be used continually to maintain their benefits. Tretinoin Retin-A, generic , tazarotene Avage, Tazorac , and adapalene Differin are prescription retinoids.
Adapalene is also available over the counter in a 0. Other retinoids are undergoing clinical trials. In addition, several over-the-counter products containing retinoids, such as retinol, are available. Because they're not as strong and thus less irritating , they are not as effective in reducing wrinkles as tretinoin; but they do improve the appearance of photo-aged skin.
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