retinol products and glycolic products

[Anonymous]

i read that they shouldn't be used together but my derm. said that it wasn't true. I have a facial cleanser that has glycolic acid in it and use a prescription retinol product-they are expensive so I am concerned they are canceling each other out. anyone have any insight?

[Anonymous]

I use both, too. And my derm recommended it. Have no reason why they should cancel each other out. Retinol works on lines and glycolic works on exfoliation.

[Anonymous]

They may, but presumably you are rinsing off your cleanser before putting on the retinoid.

[Anonymous]

13:25 here. I use glycolic moisturizer first and then add the retinol next per the doc.

[Anonymous]

what cream do you use after retinol? (my skiin gets very dry)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:13:25 here. I use glycolic moisturizer first and then add the retinol next per the doc.

I always thought you were supposed to put skin treatments on first, then moisturizer. Is that not correct?

[Anonymous]

PP, that's true if you are using cosmetics. But these are medical grade so they sink to deeper levels. Glycolic removes skin cells and retinol then works on lines. In other words, glycolic facilitates retinol.

As for moisturizers, my skin is combo normal/oily. The glycolic moisturizers a little but I follow everything with Revale -a combo moisturizer and anti-oxidant.

[Anonymous]

Can anyone recommend your (cosmetic) derm? I really need to start doing something more. I'm in NW. Also, can I get away with going in for a cancer check (which presumably would be covered by insurance) and getting advice on cosmetic issues while I'm there?

[Anonymous]

Absolutely, pp. I go to Dr. Richard Castiello in Chevy Chase - across from Saks. Have your body check with him and then meet with the skincare advisor afterwards. Let him know that you want new skincare so he can connect with his people to show you what would work best. He offers a number of medical-grade lines.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can anyone recommend your (cosmetic) derm? I really need to start doing something more. I'm in NW. Also, can I get away with going in for a cancer check (which presumably would be covered by insurance) and getting advice on cosmetic issues while I'm there?

That's what I do. Insurance (BCBS standard) covers the dr visit, but does not cover the retin-a (a tube does last a long time, thankfully). I buy the glycolic cleanser at the derm's office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely, pp. I go to Dr. Richard Castiello in Chevy Chase - across from Saks. Have your body check with him and then meet with the skincare advisor afterwards. Let him know that you want new skincare so he can connect with his people to show you what would work best. He offers a number of medical-grade lines.

I second the Dr. Castiello rec. I use the MD Forte and Revale line that I bought at the office (I sometimes buy them online at skinstore.com too). The MD Forte that I use has both retinol and glycolic acid, so I assume the combo is fine. I then follow with the Revale moisturizer.